Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools - Elementary
315 McFarland Blvd. East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
205-759-3655
FAX 205-759-3658
Welcome to our TMSE families,
I cannot believe that summer break is almost over, and it is time for you to join our school. I don’t know about you, but I can hardly wait for everyone to return. Our first day of school is August 12, 2021. This is going to be a great year full of new friends and new discoveries.
TMSE “Meet and Greet” is scheduled for Monday, August 9 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. This is your opportunity to bring school supplies to school and meet your new teacher. We will also have lots of information about PTA, Extended Day Registration, bus assignments, and more. And Nurse Kristina will be available to accept medications if anyone would like to bring them.
I am looking forward to serving each one of you as the school year progresses. You will find that my door is always open, and I am always here to support you in any possible way. I will be sending frequent communication, so please refer to our school’s website or the TMS-E Updates newsletter for important information about our school. Here’s to a wonderful year filled with laughter and learning.
As we prepare for the first day of school, I need your help. Please read the instructions and reminders for a successful school year:
1. You may enter the campus from Campus Drive or Julia Tutwiler Drive. Please be mindful of the arrows that are painted on the drive as they will help assist with traffic flow.
2. Car drop-off and car pick-up will be in front of the school ONLY. Teachers will direct you through the car line. Students may only get out of cars on the right side and step onto the sidewalk under the awning. Please do not load or unload except in the sidewalk and awning area. In the afternoons, parents need to have a sign with their child’s last name visible in the front window.
3. If you plan to walk your child to the front door, you will need to park your car in the parking lot and walk your student using the center crosswalk. All children must be assisted by an adult if walking from the parking area. Do not drop off your child in the parking lot or on the side of the buildings. Safety, Safety, Safety.
4. Bus zones will be at the Tuscaloosa Magnet School (TMS) side of the building (south side near University Church of Christ) for TMS students. Please do not enter the bus zones.
5. Doors will open each morning at 7:30 a.m. TMS students who are eating breakfast will go directly to the cafeteria and then to the gym. All other TMS students will go directly to the gym.
6. Upon entering the school building every visitor must come to the school office and sign in.
7. As we make the transition of moving cars safely through the parking lot, we ask for your patience as we direct cars from 2 schools through the front drive.
8. Please REFRAIN from CELL PHONE use when in the carpool. It is important to be completely aware of ALL students. Safety, Safety, Safety.
9. For the safety of your child, you may not call the school and change the way your child is riding home. You must send a note that morning with your child to give to your child’s teacher. Please do not text or email your child regarding transportation. We must have the transportation change in writing or your child will follow their normal routine.
10. School starts at 7:55 AM and ends at 2:40 pm.
Please know that we are doing everything we can to make this a smooth transition for all students and parents. We understand that there will be some congestion with traffic and confusion that goes along with merging 2 schools. We appreciate you working with us. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We hope that after the first week or so that everything will run as smoothly as possible!
It is going to be a GREAT year!
Sincerely,
Preeti Nichani, Principal, Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary
