Tamarac Elementary School students enjoyed “record-breaking reader” activities in the library as part of the building’s PARP celebrations. Staff developer Norma LaFata and librarian Lori Capozzi had students work on different reading-themed breakout activities focused on several physical and digital puzzles.

Students collaborated to analyze, evaluate and interpret different clues to solve the puzzles. Younger graders participated in picture book and author scavenger hunts. Tamarac’s PARP committee provided prizes to students for cracking codes and solving the puzzles. The fun-filled activities got students excited about reading!

Date Added: 3/14/2023

Students at Tamarac Elementary School are enjoying outdoor learning spaces!

Mrs. Mordente and Mrs. Montaruli's class met with their book buddies in Mrs. Roddin and Mrs. Master's class in the building’s outdoor classroom on a beautiful February afternoon. The children enjoyed interacting and reading with their buddies while getting some sunshine and fresh air.

Date Added: 2/16/2023

Tamarac Elementary has partnered with the Harlem Wizards for a fitness-focused fundraiser. As part of the WizFit challenge, students were encouraged to collect donations while learning about fitness and character education. Students watched interactive videos where they learned basketball tricks and activities coached by members of the Harlem Wizards. As a culmination of the fundraiser, some of the Wizards visited Tamarac Elementary School to put on a performance.

During the Harlem Wizards’ show, students participated in dances and watched their teachers showcase their basketball skills. Students raised nearly $15,000 for Tamarac Elementary School and its PTA, surpassing its goal of $10,000. For beating the goal, Tamarac Principal Dr. DeBello was duct-taped to the gym wall!

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Date Added: 1/30/2023