Preschoolers at Tisdale got creative preparing for St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀✨ Students designed their own leprechaun traps and worked together to leave clever notes in hopes of catching a sneaky visitor. This hands-on activity sparked imagination, problem-solving, and lots of excitement as students wondered if a leprechaun might stop by! 💚🌈
about 5 hours ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Third graders are enjoying reading and sharing their thinking in book clubs! 📚💬 Through collaborative discussions, students learn from one another, practice active listening, and gain a deeper understanding of their books. Peer modeling helps readers grow as they share ideas, strategies, and insights. 💙💛
about 7 hours ago, Jennifer Crawford
A big thank you to our local Girl Scout troop for lending a helping hand and helping to better Tisdale School! 💙💛 On Friday afternoon, the girls volunteered their time to help clean up our school grounds, showing pride in their community and care for our shared spaces. We are so grateful for their hard work and kindness! ✨
1 day ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale kindergarten students used cubes to build replicas and practiced careful observation as they matched faces with geoblocks to explore shapes and spatial thinking. Learning through building, problem-solving, and creativity is key! 🧠💙
1 day ago, Daria Pontone
Pi Day, also known as Math Day, brought some exciting learning to our third graders at Tisdale! ➗ Students reviewed key math concepts from the year by playing a lively game of Math Jeopardy, working together to solve problems and show off their skills. A fun way to celebrate the power of numbers and all they’ve learned! 💙💛
4 days ago, Jennifer Crawford
This was a full-circle moment! A former Tisdale preschooler, now a RHS senior, was our guest reader today. We loved her story and then we shared all of our leprechaun traps with her.
4 days ago, Jeanne Sullivan
Tisdale Rambassadors met with Dr. Matteo to observe second grade recess and share their perspectives as student leaders! 💙✨ After watching how students played and interacted, the Rambassadors discussed their noticings and ideas for ways to continue improving our school community. We are proud of these students for using their voices and leadership to help make Tisdale even better! 💛🐏
5 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Taking a moment to reset! 🌈✨ Students in KP paused for a rainbow relaxation brain break, breathing deeply, stretching gently, and letting their minds recharge before the next learning task at Tisdale! 💛
5 days ago, Daria Pontone
Tisdale third graders are taking full advantage of the beautiful weather! ☀️💙 Our students loved spending time outside running, playing, and enjoying the playground with their friends. Days like these remind us how important it is to learn, move, and have fun together! 💛
6 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale second graders are working hard adding coins as they play Make a Dollar! 💰✨ Through this engaging math game, students are strengthening their money skills while having fun. Working collaboratively, they are discussing strategies, checking one another’s thinking, and learning that teamwork helps everyone grow. 💙💛
7 days ago, Melanie Bohlin
Two of our Tisdale Rambassadors proudly opened the recent PTO meeting! 💙✨ Opportunities like this help students build confidence, communication, and leadership skills while sharing their voice with our school community. We are so proud of the way our Rambassadors represent Tisdale! 💛🐏
7 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
The Tisdale Book Fair theme reminded us that "Reading Takes You Everywhere"! 📚✈️ Students had a wonderful week exploring new books, celebrating our fun theme days, and discovering stories that can take them anywhere their imaginations lead. A huge thank you to our amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Calabrese, the Tisdale PTO, and all of our volunteers for making this event possible and helping get great books into the hands of our young readers! 💙💛
8 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale was proud to recognize our amazing social worker, Mrs. Lisa Moment, last week during National School Social Work Week! 💙✨ Mrs. Moment supports our students by helping them navigate feelings, build friendships, solve problems, and grow in confidence. Because of her care and guidance, Tisdale is a kinder, calmer, and happier place for everyone. Thank you, Mrs. Moment, for always being there for our Rams! 💛
8 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
It’s the best day of the month at Tisdale... All School Sing day! 🎶💙 We came together as a school community to celebrate, sing, and recognize classmates who received awards. Our kindergarten students also helped teach everyone about the character trait of independence, sharing how making responsible choices and doing things on our own helps us grow. A wonderful time to learn and celebrate together! 💛
11 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
We had a very special Principal for the Day at Tisdale! 👩💼✨ Miss Jengo, a first grade student, stepped into the role and did an amazing job leading the day. Her duties included helping run the All School Sing, assisting in the classrooms, and so much more. We loved seeing her leadership, confidence, and school spirit in action. 💙💛
11 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale students are building strong writing skills through multisensory phonics instruction! ✏️✨ During sentence dictation, students “pound” the syllables of a sentence before writing. This process helps them break sentences into manageable parts, strengthen their memory, and prepare them to write with accuracy. A powerful way to support confident writers! 💙💛
12 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale third graders are building their understanding of fractions as equal parts of a whole by moving through the CPA (Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract) process. They began in the concrete stage using fraction tiles to build and compare wholes, and will next represent their thinking with drawings and models. We are so proud of our mathematicians! 📝✨
13 days ago, Jennifer Crawford
Tisdale students in 3Lee became cultural ambassadors after exploring countries they were curious about in ELA! 🌎✨ Students shared about their own cultures, highlighting connections to Argentina, Ireland, and more. Students brought meaningful items from home, including a soccer World Cup trophy, a family crest, and a harp necklace. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another and celebrate the traditions that make our community so special! 💙💛
14 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
Tisdale students are strengthening their reading and writing skills using sand trays during phonics instruction! ✏️✨ This multisensory approach helps students practice letter formation and build stronger spelling skills by tracing letters in sand while saying the sounds. By engaging hands, eyes, and voices, students develop a deeper understanding and lasting learning. 💙💛
15 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
We were so excited to welcome the Tisdale Class of 2039 at Kindergarten Signing Day! ✍️💙 Our future Rams enjoyed building with Magna-Tiles and Legos, coloring, and connecting with new friends while families had the chance to meet our kindergarten teachers and other staff. A special thank you to our Rambassadors for helping make the day so welcoming! We can’t wait to see these smiling faces back in September! 💛🐏
18 days ago, Wesley D. Tisdale School
