BRANFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS MARY R. TISKO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARY R. TISKO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
118 Damascus Road Branford, CT 06405 203-48 3- 1826
Branford celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, with environmentally-minded third graders at Tisko Elementary School, where the town has planted several new trees.
The Town of Branford is excited to announce that two elementary schools—Mary R. Tisko and Mary T. Murphy—are now capturing the energy of the sun to produce electricity for a estimated cost savings of more than $248,000 over the next 20 years. Branford Public Schools consume approximately two-thirds of the town’s annual energy usage. Tisko led a food composting initiative to address the challenge of food scrap waste, as it serves one of the largest components of trash sent to landfills and incinerators. The initiative addresses the issue of food waste not being trash but a resource that can be turned into compost that enriches our soil. Governor Lamont visited Tisko this spring for a special event recognizing new energy policy that would benefit schools. Tisko was selected as one of the sites in the district that activated solar energy in alignment with the Governor’s proposed policy.
Tisko participated in Read Across America during both February and May with community members reading stories in classrooms.
Students in grades one through four participated in an academic before and after school program. Teachers prepared hands-on learning and academically enriching experiences. Students enjoyed learning and practicing skills to boost reading and comprehension skills as well as math fluency and problem solving skills.
A group of our fourth grade students worked hard to learn about news journalism. Students interviewed local photographer, John Steady, and then broke into groups to design and create The Tisko Times .
“At Tisko, we strive to make school fun and learning interactive. Engagement is our number one priority and we continue to improve everyday.” - James O’Connor, Principal 21
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