Green Up
Join Us for Spring Green Up!
Help us beautify our wonderful community! Tucker families are invited to kick off Milton's community clean up on Thursday April 10th. We will meet at the rock outside Tucker after pickup and work together to pick up litter and trash on the west side of Blue Hills Parkway between Tucker and the Ice House until 5:30pm. Please sign up to join for part or all of it!
Gloves provided for anyone who doesn't have them. This is not a drop off event.
Read to Raise Challenge
The Tucker PTO is excited to announce the return of the Read to Raise Challenge this March! This year we are challenging our school community to read 400,000 minutes and raise $40,000 from March 17-31. 100% of funds from the readathon will support the operating budget of the Tucker PTO and its many initiatives and programs that support our students and staff. Prizes will be awarded to students, classes, and grades for the most minutes read. New this year, students and teachers can access Beanstack through their MPS Clever accounts, allowing easier access at home and school.
PTO DEIB Potluck Gathering
Join us for the PTO DEIB Potluck Gathering on Thursday, March 6th from 6:30-8:30pm at Glover Elementary School.
Connect with families from all four elementary schools as we celebrate diversity, community, and delicious food! Kid are welcome!
Bring a dish to share that represents your family's culture or favorite recipe!
Read for Excellence: HBCUs, Education & Black History
Read for Excellence: HBCUs, Education & Black History
As part of our Black History Month celebration, we are excited to host “Read for Excellence: HBCUs, Education & Black History!” during the week of February 24th.
We invite you to participate by reading to our students! Books will be available in the front office and will include stories about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, inspirational figures, and important events in Black history. Reading times will be no longer than 30 minutes and have been coordinated according to the teachers' available time slots.
All are welcome and we especially encourage HBCU alumni to come and share your experiences, while highlighting the important contributions of these institutions!
Please reach out to your room parents or classroom teachers if you are interested in participating.
Attached is our Read for Excellence book list, and copies will be available in the front office.
School Spirit Reminder
School Spirit Reminder
Additionally, please note that on Friday, February 28th, students, staff, and teachers are encouraged to wear HBCU colors, college colors, or Tucker school attire to show school pride during our "Homecoming" themed community circle.
We appreciate your support in making this a meaningful experience for our students!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions at tuckerdeibcommittee@gmail.com.
Tucker Art Show
Calling all art lovers (and future art collectors!)—you’re invited to The Tucker Art Show!
We’re rolling out the red carpet for a celebration of creativity, where every student gets to shine and show off their artistic talents.
Join us on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00-7:00pm with a special performance by the 5th Grade Band!
Kids Book Swap
From February 24th-27th students are encouraged to bring 1, 2 or 3 gently used books that you are willing to part with and think a classmate in your grade would enjoy! Maybe it is a book that has already been read and is ready for a new home or perhaps it’s one you picked up from a Little Free Library around town. For students in the French program, we encourage you to swap a French book that you are ready to pass along to another reader.
Books will be collected in classes, then organized and distributed on Friday, February 28 as our mobile book swap cart visits each classroom. Every student will select a new book to bring home with them, regardless of whether or not they donated a book.
School Committee joint meeting with Select Board on FY26 Budget
Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 PM – The School Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the FY26 budget. Attend in person at the Milton Council on Aging (10 Walnut Street), join virtually, or watch on Milton Access TV’s YouTube page.
It is very important that our Select Board understands how important our children's education is to us.
Take Action – Your Voice Matters!
A strong parent turnout will send a clear message that our families are engaged and demand solutions that protect our children’s education. Without strong involvement, these cuts will proceed.
Please share this message with other Tucker families. The more parents understand what’s at stake, the stronger our collective response will be.
Our children’s education depends on immediate action. Let’s show up, stay informed, and make our voices heard.
Critical Forum on School Budget
This coming Monday, February 10th at 5:00 PM, members of the School Committee and MPS Central Office will host a critical forum on the school budget at Milton High School’s Milton Access TV Studio (Room 245). The decisions being discussed will directly impact our children’s education. This is your opportunity to learn more and ask questions.
Meeting Details:
Where: Milton High School, Milton Access TV Studio, Room 245
When: Monday, February 10th at 5:00 PM
Childcare: Limited babysitting available for up to 20 children. Sign up here.
Why This Matters:
Without a $9.5 million override to maintain a level-funded budget, our district will face:
Widespread layoffs
Larger class sizes
Unmet individual student needs
Why It is Important to Be There:
At this forum, you will learn about:
The current budget situation
Projected cuts and their direct impact on students
What the override means for your child’s education and school experience
Lunary New Year Celebration
Don't forget to come celebrate Milton's very first Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday, February 8th from 5-7pm at Pierce Middle School.
Milton AAPI Neighbors invite you to our Lunar New Year Celebration! Bring your family and friends for an evening of live performances, arts & crafts, and delicious snacks.
There are still a number of other local events to help ring in the new year! Come join in on the celebration!
Help Assemble Snack Kits
Want to get hands-on? Join us at Tucker on January 20th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM to help assemble the kits. Please RSVP here if you can lend a hand!
General Community PTO Meeting
Don't forget to join us next Tuesday for our upcoming open PTO meeting!
It's a great opportunity to meet other parents, ask questions, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to make our community even better.
We'll get started at 7:00 pm on January 14th in the Tucker Library. Babysitters will be provided from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Tucker + Glover DEIB Potluck
A collaborative agenda to explore future partnerships between the two schools.
Tucker Book Fair
The event of the season is upon us! That's right-- the Scholastic book fair is right around the corner, the week of December 9-13.
MPS PTO Holiday Swag Sale at Steele and Rye
Tucker gear will be for sale along with holiday treats!
Pie-A-Thon
Join the PTO for a Tucker tradition - the Thanksgiving Pie-A-Thon. Students and families collect ingredients and assemble pumpkin pie kits to share with our neighbors as part of the Thanksgiving dinners provided by the Milton Food Pantry.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Milton Food Pantry has asked the Tucker community to come together and donate enough fixins’ for 30 Thanksgiving dinners. If you would like to participate please donate items based on your child’s grade. We need all donations by Wednesday, November 13th.
15th Annual Fruit Center Marketplace Fundraising Program
We’re excited to announce the 15th Annual Fruit Center Marketplace Fundraising Program for our local schools, happening next month!
Glover + Tucker Annual Lantern Walk
Tucker and Glover Elementary Schools are teaming up for a wickedly fun Monster Bash & Lantern Walk on Friday, October 25 from 5:00-6:30pm. Join us for a twilight stroll around Turner Pond. Don't forget your flashlights!
Tucker Turns 100
Tucker is turning 100, and we're not letting Tucker's centennial pass by without a major bash.
Following a fun-filled spirit week, we're hosting the party of the century.
We’re throwing a Block Party to celebrate the massive milestone of a birthday. It’s going down October 18th at 6:30 and will be free to the Tucker Community. We’re talkin’ games, food trucks, music... it's going to be lit (as the youth say.)
More details to come as we mark this milestone in style- you will not want to miss this!
DEIB Meeting
The next DEIB meeting is Thursday, October 17th at 7:00pm via zoom. Please email tuckerdeibcommittee@gmail.com if interested in joining us.
Open PTO Meeting
Mark those calendars- you're invited to our upcoming open PTO meeting!
Join us to learn more about the vital role the PTO plays in supporting our school community.
It's a great opportunity to meet other parents, ask questions, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to make our community even better.
We'll get started at 7:00 pm on October 8thin the Tucker Library. Babysitting will be provided so bring the kiddos along too.
UNITY Project Info Session
The UNITY Project is a 2024 parent collaboration across Milton's PTOs to revitalize and streamline the previous Reading About Diversity/RAD (2010) and Meet the Artist/MTA (2015) programs. It combines both curricula and expands the program to Pre-K through 5th grades with additional books and artists. The Program invites parents and guardians into the classroom to teach a quick lesson (approximately 45 minutes) with just a little bit of prep work. Please explore the UNITY Project website or more info about the provided lessons, materials, and how to volunteer.
We will be holding our first info session for the UNITY project on Monday, October 7th at 8:00pm via zoom and all are welcome to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508931347?pwd=tIDFt3pPMkkxTDROt04Ylkx8bYRqlT.1
Meeting ID: 825 0893 1347
Passcode: 701125
Pop-Up Picnic
Join us for a fun-filled Pop-Up Picnic hosted by the Glover PTO DEIB Committee!
Bring your family, friends, and a blanket for an afternoon of community, connection, and outdoor fun. Here are the deets:
What: Pop-Up Picnic with games and snacks
When: September 28th, 3:00-6:00
Where: Kelly Field
Bring: A little something tasty to share
Open to everyone, this is a great chance to meet new people, enjoy some sunshine, and strengthen our school community across town.
It's shaping up to be a gorgeous fall weekend, and we can’t wait to see you there!
First DEIB Meeting
We hope to see you at our very first DEIB meeting of the year on September 19th from 7-8 pm in the Tucker Library. We've got an amazing year in store!
Help us start the year off right by adding your voice to our DEIB survey.
We've had a great response so far, but we want to hear from as many folks as possible to make sure we're building the strongest community we can.
So start the survey now- it'll only take a few minutes.
Annual Tucker Adult Social
Save the date Tucker families! Join other Tucker parents and family members at the annual Tucker Adult Social! This is a great opportunity to connect with other members of our community and kick of the year with fellow Tiger families.
**This is an adult only social, book your babysitters now!
"Chalk the Walk"
Grade 5 students are invited to "Chalk the Walk" before the first day of school, where they will decorate the walkway of the front entrance. All Prek-5 families and students are invited to attend to connect with Tucker Administrators at this time as well.