Just A Slice Of The Good At Tyler Heights Elementary

It's Math Night at the school and students are having fun with the subject.

One of Maryland's green schools, TYLER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is situated in Anne Arundel County. Part of the Anne Arundel County Public School System, this school serves students in pre-K to Grade 5.

Principal Julia Walsh shared the school's educational philosophy, "At THE Tyler Heights Elementary, we believe that Together is How we Excel. We value academic achievement, nurturing the whole child, and growing our potential to eliminate all achievement gaps. This year we will specifically focus on guided reading, math problem solving, and we will continue efforts through PBIS to nurture a positive school culture."



The work of the school is accomplished through a partnership, or Team Tyler's Most Valuable Players. These MVP's include staff, students, parents, and the community. That last partner, the community, is inherent in any public school, since that school provides for the educational needs of that community, within its mission to education a particular age group of students.

Tyler Heights students have been participating in Character Counts, in which students study a particular characteristic. Last month the term was "fairness". Fairness involves treating each other respectfully and equally. Children learned how to be peacemakers at home, school, and in the community.

Because fairness was also being studied during Black History Month, children also learned about noted African Americans who embraced the concepts of fairness and justice in their lives. Parents were also encouraged to add to their learning about prominent African-Americans.

February was also a participating type of month. The parents were encouraged to take photos of their students, who were engaged in reading. There was a back and forth exchange on social media of reading photos taken both in school and at home. You might say that Tyler Elementary students truly know the value of reading.

From March 2 to March 10, there was a district-wide art show being held at a local library. Art works from various schools were included in the exhibition. Of course, students at Tyler Elementary submitted their art works for the show, as well. It was all in celebration of Youth Art Month, which occurs each March.

Tyler's teachers planning for the week ahead.

Like most other schools, Tyler Elementary has a science fair. Students have until March 27 to submit their projects. The next day, all of the projects will be on display and awards at each grade level will be announced the following morning. Winners then move on to the county science fair.

All in a few weeks, students and faculty at Tyler have been really busy. We wish them all continued good learning.

Ms. Wilson, with some of her students, is a finalist for Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year.

Thanks for information from this message by Principal Julia Welsh: http://www.aacps.org/aacps/tylerhes/principal.asp; this newsletter: http://www.aacps.org/applications/billboardmanager/tylerhes/upload/Newsletter%20Feb%202017_BIL.pdf; and the above link.

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