August 3, 2023


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ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT for 2023-2024

We welcome our students, families, faculty, and staff to the start of the 2023-2024 School Year! This year, we encourage our famlies to join us in our efforts to #ElevateYourImpact by being intentional in our thoughts, words, and actions this school year. Our focus will be to increase our efforts in all that we do as we strive to lift our students up to their fullest potential. We can take our goals to new heights by working together.

Get Connected to Tangischools

Occasionally, the district will need to send out updates and notifications to families regarding school closures, weather notifications, and other important emergency updates. Stay connected to our website at www.tangischools.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important updates and information.


It is important that parent/guardian contact information on file is always up to date. Please make sure your current cell phone number, home phone number, and email address are on file with the district. Parents and guardians can update this information in their Student Progress Center Account or the school secretary can update the information. 


TPSS now has a mobile App which will be used to push out important notifications to families. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and turn on notifications under the More menu. Search Tangipahoa Parish Schools in your App store to find it. Here is a preview of the App with guidance on filtering information for your school and turning on notifications. 


BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Getting ready for back-to-school just got easier with our collection of resources below!

Find more useful resources in our Family Toolkit.

PAY SCHOOL FEES

New Online Payment Platform

SCHOOLCASH ONLINE


Create an account, connect your schools and students to the account, and search the catalogue for availble fees.


We encourage all parents to register now, so you'll be ready to make online payments from home: both now and in the future as additional school items become available. Registering for SchoolCash Online is safe, simple, secure.


NOTE:

MySchoolBucks will continue to be used for all cafeteria online payments.

Register or Sign in to Pay School Supply Fee

CHILD NUTRITION

Does your child need a special diet accommodation? If so, check your email or visit our Family Toolkit for the Special Dietary Meals form.


To ensure that our students have the appropriate diet accommodations and meet USDA’s basic guidelines on meal substitutions or modifications in School Nutrition Programs, we are asking for the most recent diet specifications from the student’s allergist, primary care physician, dietitian, and/or pediatrician. In order for the accommodation to be valid, a licensed physician must sign and date the form.

Students who require a special diet accommodation must have an updated form completed for the 2023-2024 school year.

Complete the Special Dietary Needs Form

All students in Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.


The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a school meal funding option from USDA that enables a school to provide free meals to all students, without the necessity of completing applications for individual eligibility. CEP status is determined by the percentage of students from households receiving public benefits.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at extra sale prices. Extra sales items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account. Charging for extra sale items is not allowed. Prepayments can be made by cash or check at your child’s school cafeteria or by setting up an account at myschoolbucks.com.

Add Funds to MySchoolBucks Account

STAY CONNECTED

Student Progress Center


School adminstrators are working hard to create and finalize classes and schedules for the start of the new school year.

Student Progress Center

Families can now Update Contact Information in the Student Progress Center :)

2023 - 2024 LEAP Scores are available in the Student Progress Center. Log in and look under "Assessments" to see your child's results.

Give your School a Follow on Facebook :)
A great way to stay in the loop with school events is to give your school a follow on Facebook. Schools will post important information that will help you make the most of your start back to school.
Follow Your School on Facebook

DRESS CODE QUICK GUIDE

Visit us online for our full TPSS Dress Code Policy.

Read the TPSS StudentDress Code Policy

TECHNOLOGY

đź’»Chromebook Care

Our TPSS students will be issued a Chromebook at the start of the school year. When using the Chromebook, it’s important to keep it protected from getting dirty or damaged. By following these basic tips, you can make sure that your chid's issued Chromebook stays in the best condition and is always ready whenever it's needed.


TIPS FOR STUDENTS


#1 KEEP IT ON A FLAT SURFACE

By keeping your Chromebook off of the floor and on a flat surface like a table or desk, you can lessen the risk of it getting knocked over, stepped on, or dropped on the floor.


#2 DON’T PILE THINGS ON TOP

Your Chromebook wasn’t designed to support heavy weight. To prevent the screen or spine from getting damaged, try not to place anything too heavy on top of your Chromebook.


#3 KEEP THE KEYBOARD CLEAN AND CLEAR

Avoid leaving anything on your keyboard while using your Chromebook. If you close your Chromebook with small items on the keyboard, like pencils or paperclips, there’s a risk of the screen getting scratched or cracked.


#4 KEEP FOOD AND DRINKS AWAY

Remember to put your Chromebook away whenever you take a break to eat a snack or have a drink. Crumbs and accidental spills can get in between the keys of your keyboard, which can affect your Chromebook’s performance and increase the risk of additional damage over time.


#5 BE CAREFUL HOW YOU CARRY IT

Try to carry your Chromebook with two hands at all times. If your Chromebook is dropped too many times or falls more than a few inches, there’s a good chance it will get damaged, stop working properly, or stop turning on.


#6 KEEP IT CHARGED

Done using your Chromebook for the day? Remember to plug it in! Keeping your Chromebook’s battery fully charged whenever you’re not using it will make sure that it’s always ready for the next time you need it.


#7 TELL YOUR TEACHER IF IT BREAKS

While these tips will help you keep your Chromebook in good condition, accidents can still happen. If your Chromebook does get damaged, stops working, or isn’t working the way it should, tell your teacher as soon as possible! A TPSS teacher or staff member can help you determine whether your Chromebook can be fixed or if you’ll need a replacement.


#8 REMEMBER THAT YOUR CHROMEBOOK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Remember, it’s each student’s responsibility to follow guidelines for keeping Chromebooks clean and in good condition. Students are also responsible for anything they view or click while using a school Chromebook, so remember to stay on approved sites, keep your password private, and log off when you’re done.


#9 TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK CABLES

Students are also required to use Chromebook charging cables properly. Whenever your Chromebook isn’t charging, be sure to store the charging cables in a dry, safe place. Using the velcro strips attached to the cables to keep them neatly securely rolled will help them stay free of knots and protect them from wear and tear.


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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COUNTS!

Make the most of your school year by stepping out on the right foot. Try your best to make it to school on time and stay all day, everyday. Having a strong start will ensure that you are learing back-to-school procedures, getting to know your teachers, and participating in important introductory lessons. #BePresent

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2023-2024

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy Northshore YEA! program, is similar to Shark Tank, but for students in grades 7 - 12.


Students in the program do everything from creating their business idea, conducting market research, planning a budget, writing a business plan and presenting their pitch to a panel of investors who will award them funds to launch their very own company.


In conjunction with Southeastern Louisiana University and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), the classes are held each Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. for 24 weeks (following the school calendar) at the LSBDC in Hammond.


Applications are being taken through September 7th, with the first class on September 19.

Apply for YEA!
 

Upcoming Events 2023


August 7, 8, & 9 - Teacher Professional Development Days


August 10 - First Day of School for Students in grades 1st - 12th


Augst 17 & 18 - PreK & Kindergarten (girls attend)


August 21 & 22 - PreK & Kindergarten (boys attend)


August 23 - All PreK & Kindergarten (boys & girls attend)


August 26 - SLU STEM Fest @ 10am


September 4 - Labor Day Holiday (no school for students & staff)


October 6 - Fair Day Holiday (no school for students & staff)


October 13 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period


TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
59656 PULESTON ROAD, AMITE, LA 70422
P: 985-748-7153 
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