Public Bond Forums Continue February 9 at Hale

A series of educational forums providing information on the district’s March 2 bond measures are scheduled throughout the month of February at TPS high schools.

Weather-Related Schedule Changes

• Bobbie Booker retirement reception rescheduled to February 9, 3:30–5 p.m., ESC Selman Room
• Booker T. Washington PTSA meeting scheduled for February 8 is postponed until March 8 at 7 p.m.
• Doug Howard’s retirement reception originally scheduled for February 8 is rescheduled for Thursday, February 18, 3:30 p.m., at Sequoyah Elementary School
• TPS District Metro Honor Band rehearsals and concert for February 8 and 9 are postponed until further notice
• The Bond Forum scheduled for February 8 at Central has been postponed until Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Students Accepted to Academic Magnet Schools

Students are accepted to the academic entrance magnet schools; BTW, Edison, Carver and Wilson for the 2010-2011 school year. View the list and other transfer information.

Teacher to Deliver Fundraiser Proceeds

Disney Elementary instructor Tara Huberty is a globe-trotter of goodwill. She’s taught English to children in the Philippines and built orphanages in Bulgaria and Mexico. Next up is a trip to earthquake-devastated Haiti with Huberty towing five suitcases full of baby items Disney is paying for with its weekly “Hot Cheetos for Haiti” campaign.

Hale Instructor is Restaurant Association’s Teacher of the Year

Carly Austin, a Culinary II teacher in Nathan Hale High School’s culinary arts program, is the Oklahoma Restaurant Association’s ProStart Teacher of the Year.

Parents as Teachers Receives National Award

The Tulsa Public Schools Parents as Teachers program is receiving the coveted Losos Prize for Excellence, a national award acknowledging outstanding service to local children and families.

Elementary Hosts Environmental Fundraiser

Chow down with some hotcakes and assist an area school in raising money for the environment! Remington Elementary is situated on 20 acres containing nature trails, wetlands, a wind-generated mill, a garden, an aviary and a compost area.

Revolutionary Days Brings Colonial Life to Tulsa

Three district schools are taking part in Revolutionary Days, an educational event giving students a taste of colonial-era life in America.

Eugene Field Principal is Administrator of the Year

Cindi Hemm, the principal of Eugene Field Elementary, has been named the 5B District Administrator of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals.

Thoreau is Bar Association’s School of the Year

Thoreau Demonstration Academy is the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s School of the Year. “The award is given to a school that promotes citizenship and education,” said Steven G. Heinen, an attorney with the Tulsa-based firm of Gable Gotwals.

School Again Recognized for Improved Test Scores

For the second time in three years, Marian Anderson Elementary School will receive an Academic Achievement Award from the Oklahoma State Department of Education in recognition of improved test scores.

TPS is Looking for Volunteers to Substitute Teach

TPS has added new training dates for volunteer substitute teachers.  TPS is in the process of gathering contact information for those interested in volunteering to substitute teach in our classrooms.

School Assists Earthquake Survivors

The student council at Sam Houston Elementary School has launched a drive to bring food to survivors of the Haitian earthquake.

Principal for a Day Educates the Community

Scores of community members went back to school and received an education by participating in the district’s annual Principal for a Day event. Volunteers observed the hurdles educators clear daily, sharing in administrative and, occasionally, disciplinary duties.