Author: Carlos Lopez

August and September 2021

TSIS News

Talbott STEAM Innovation School ● WSD#3
401 Dean Dr. ● Colorado Springs CO 80911
Telephone:(719) 391-3475 Fax:(719) 391-9414
Office Hours: 7:30-4:00
Principal Andrea Waltermire
Assistant Principal Laura Browning
Counselor Rian Raduege
Social Worker Tia Perez
Secretary Teresa House
Attendance Secretary
School Nurse Janine Kappelman
Health Tech Cheryll Godec
Kitchen Manager Bryan Hoy
Kitchen Manager Andrea Osburn

TSIS Happenings...
Check out the Talbott website: wsd3.org/Talbott for school events, information and much more!
Like our Facebook page @TalbottTigers!
Breakfast is served from 8:00-8:15.
There is no cost for breakfast or lunch this school year! However, we do ask that you complete the Free & Reduced Cost Meal Form. The information provided serves to assist us in other programs and funding.
Quiet classroom entry begins at 8:05. Please make sure your child does not arrive at school prior to 8:05.
Parents/Guardians, please join us for BAAC on September 2nd at 4:30 p.m. on the front lawn—learn more about TSIS!
Our first STEAM Family Night will be on September 2nd at 5:30 p.m. The topic will be STEM Building Challenges.
There is no school on Monday, September 6th as the District is closed for Labor Day.
Our first Title I Night will be September 16th at 5:30 p.m.
The Widefield Community Parade will be held on Saturday, September 18th.
There is no school on Monday, September 20th. This is an Innovation Day for Talbott Staff.
Thank you for entrusting
your children to us!
It is going to be a great year!

PSP Corner: Join us for our next Parent School Partnership meeting on August 26th at 5:30. Children are welcome; it is helpful to bring a quiet activity for them to work on. Please consider joining PSP to support our students and teachers!

REMINDERS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Arrival and Dismissal
Please have students cross the street at the crosswalk and use the sidewalks. You may drop off and pick up your student; however, if you need to park, you may need to find a spot on the streets surrounding the school. We have two 15-minute parking spots near our front office; the other spaces in the lot are reserved for staff parking. At no time is drop off or parking allowed along the yellow or red painted curbs. Cars parked or stopped along a yellow or red curb may be ticketed. No pets are allowed on school property.
Attendance
If your child is sick, they should stay home. This is important in preventing the spread of illness! Please make sure you call in your child’s absence. The Attendance Secretary’s direct number is 391-3479. If at all possible, please try not to pull your child out of school early; learning occurs from 8:20-3:30. Additionally, please remember that your child will be considered tardy if they arrive at school after the tardy bell at 8:25 or if they leave prior to the end of our school day at 3:30.
School Safety and Security
Please remember to bring photo identification if you would like to enter our building. Additionally, Infinite Campus is our only means of confirming the identity of people who you, as a parent/legal guardian, have allowed access to your child. In order to prevent delays or denial of access to our school, it is imperative that your child’s Infinite Campus information and emergency contacts are current and accurate. Please feel free to stop by if you need to confirm or adjust your information.
Classroom Parties and Birthday Celebrations
We will not be accepting food items or gifts (party or birthday treats) to be shared with classmates this year. All students’ birthdays will be recognized at the front office and they will receive a Birthday Book to commemorate their special day! Students may be allowed to bring their own snacks for classroom celebrations at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Information about this will be shared as those events come closer.
Visitors & Volunteers
Based on current COVID-19 guidance and restrictions, visitors will be allowed to enter the building for school business. However, we will not have classroom volunteer opportunities. WSD3 will continue to monitor COVID-19 guidance and restrictions and re-evaluate our procedures/requirements based on current health recommendations and mandates.
Face Masks
Face masks are not required at school, but encouraged for those who have not been vaccinated. Any individual may wear a mask if they choose. Face masks are required on school buses.
Respectfully,
Andrea Waltermire, Principal & Laura Browning, Assistant Principal