Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

• Yesterday you received your flyer for the PTO Walk-A-Thon.  This is the only PTO fundraiser of the whole year! Your job is to raise money to help pay for fun activities such as the 6th grade jubilee, 7th grade Lake Compounce  and the 8th grade promotion. This year, the money raised is also going toward a fancy upgrade to the TETV News Equipment. If you didn’t already do this, here is what you need to do….visit the website that is listed on the flyer, you can also find the link on the TE website. With your parent or guardian, register.  Once you are registered, you are eligible for the weekly raffles that we will do here on the morning news.  You only have to register one time.  The raffle prizes include gift cards to Starbucks, Sweet Frog, Ben and Jerry's, the movies and Amazon… Once registered, your job is to get donations, as many as you can. There are prizes for getting a lot of donations:

The person who raises the most money will win $100!

The team who raises the most money will win a team pizza party

The grade that raises the most money will win an ice cream party

The Walk-A-Thon will take place on Oct 23rd.  Wear your team t-shirt. We will all walk on a course around TE and the elementary schools and then celebrate when we get back. Let’s make this the best Walk-A-Thon by earning the most money ever! Start bringing in those donations!

Raising over $1300 on our first day, our Walk-A-Thon is off to a great start!  Over 40 students have already signed up online and are on their way to helping raise money for our school!  Not registered yet? Be sure to visit the fundraiser website to register and become eligible for our first raffle taking place on Tuesday.  We’ll be choosing three lucky raffle winners that will each win a $10 Starbucks gift card live during the TETV Morning news.  There’s more prizes to come and the earlier you register, the more chances you have to win, so be sure to register soon!  

• Attention 6th graders...6th grade intramural basketball is beginning soon.  If you are interested, please pick up a registration packet in the main gym and return to Mrs. Hall or Mr. S by Friday, October 11th.  Registration is only open to the first 32 students.  The first session is October 16th.  

• Attention: Final call... Any 6th grader interested in applying to become a peer mediator must have their application completed and turned in no later than tomorrow Friday, October 4th. Any incomplete or late applications will not be processed. Thank you!

• Today for lunch in the Create line you can have the perfect Sloppy Joe, in the Grill line you can have Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of deli sandwiches. Have a good day and do your best to strive for five!

• Attention 6th graders: Peer Mediation is looking for 6th graders to become part of the amazing Peer Mediation team! Do you like to help friends solve their problems? Are you a good listener? Can you keep information confidential? If you are answering these questions with a yes then you should apply to be a Peer Mediator. You can get your Peer Mediation application in Peer Mediation Room 211, the office, or the guidance counselor’s office. The application deadline has been extended to this Friday, October 5th so apply soon!!!!

• The History Day presentation is TODAY - this afternoon after school in room 358. representatives from the Old State House will be here at 2:40 to talk about this year's History Day competition. All interested students are welcome to attend. 

• Attention all Band, Orchestra and Chorus members: Information is now posted in your Music Google Classroom with instructions on how to audition for the Timothy Edwards Jazz Band.  Please check the classroom or see Mr. Marci with any questions.

• The first Yearbook Club Meeting is Tomorrow in room 123.  We will be making our choice for the cover design at this meeting. Be prepared to take the late bus home.

• Attention 6th and 7th grade boys and girls!  Basketball Club is here!  Our first session will be on Wednesday, 10/17.  If interested, get forms from Mr. Millard in Room 262 or in the Main Office.  Registration is open to the first 24 students. Deadline is October 12th. 

• The TE Boys Soccer team traveled to East Hartford yesterday only to fall 3-2 in the waning seconds of the match. It was a hard-fought contest throughout however the Falcons of East Hartford were able to prevail. The Cougars goals were scored by Rishabh Mohapatra and Jake Gattuso. The Cougars next play on Friday against Saga Park in Windsor. 

• The STEAM Olympics are BACK!!!!!!!!  Saturday October 27th is the date of this year's AMAZING event. Registration forms will be available in ALL Science classes or see Mr. Smith-Horn before homeroom in Stairwell "I". And remember, America runs on stairwell "I". 

• Yesterday afternoon, the lady Cougars kicked off against East Hartford in a rainy match. The Cougars started off the match strong and proved to be relentless in their pursuit for a win. The lady Cougars tallied an astounding 7-0 win over their opponents. Strong midfield possession came from Emerson Iacovelli, Abby Peruccio, and Mikayla Evans. The flanks kept East Hartford on their toes with threatening crossing into the box from Leighana Ferrabelo, Chion Pollard, and Ritika Abburi. The game was one of 'firsts' as Katelyn Roux, Haley Testa, and Huntyr Courtois found the scoreboard for the first time this season. Additionally, 8th grader Emily Ledger tallied a wonderful goal off an assist from Sarah Gordon. Leading the pack with 3 points on the day was Lexi Lilly. Gordon posted a total of two assists on the day with additional assists coming from the feet of the strikers Elise Suffish and Katelyn Roux. Outstanding performance goes to Hailey Testa, Huntyr Courtois, and Megan Martin who played exceptional in the midfield and helped to secure the Cougar victory. Finally, Haley Butler was able to secure her second clean sheet of a season and posted one save on the day. The Cougars look forward to their next game at Sage Park on Thursday. 

• Do you like to help others?  Would you like to make a difference in your TE community? Then please consider joining the TEMS Friends Club.  It is an after school club that creates opportunities for peer interaction between children with exceptionalities and their peers in a friendly, social, environment.  If you are interested in being a mentor in the TEMS Friends Club, please pick up an application from Mrs. Silverman in room 301.  The club will meet on Thursdays beginning October 25th.  

• Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Chicken Alfredo. In the Grill line you can have Meatball Sub and in the On the Go line you can have your choice of deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best and remember to always strive for 5!