Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

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• Good morning everyone, please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated.

• Welcome back to another edition of TETV Morning News. Today is Thursday, November 9.

• And now for a Veterans Day Announcement…https://www.wevideo.com/view/3236426423. 

• All debaters should plan to stay after school today for a meeting to begin preparations for the December 16th Tournament. This is a meeting for all NOVICE AND OPEN Division debaters. TEMS debaters should report to the cafeteria immediately after dismissal today. NEW members are welcome to join! 
  

• The Student Council is excited to announce the winner of decades day and the winner of cross team lunch is 8th grade. This lunch will take place Nov.17th. Thank you for everyone that participated in spirit week and made last week so fun and spirited.
  

• On Monday, November 13^th TEMS will recognize World Kindness Day. During arrivals on Friday and Monday please stop by the lobby to complete kindness shout outs where you can recognize a friend or teacher for kindness that they showed. Like every day, let’s continue to represent TEMS values by showing kindness, compassion, and acceptance of everyone.
  

• Students and families are all invited to attend the first ever TEMS Gratitude evening scheduled for Tuesday, November 14^th from 6:30-8:00. There will be student presentations, gratitude activities and snacks. Bring the whole family!
  

• Interested in learning more about Entertainers but missed Monday's meeting? No worries! Join our Finding Nemo Google Classroom with code   s-2-w-i-w-m-r   for all of the information slides, handouts, sign up form, and audition information. Reminder: your participation fee and all sign ups are due by next Friday 11/17 to Mrs. Leveille or Ms. Carver.

• To science Olympiad students this is a reminder that there is a meeting today after school in room 255. Please bring permission forms and plan for transportation home at 4pm.
  

• Attention all TE Band members; please remember to bring your Chromebook and headphones to band class today.  Additionally, all of Mr. Marci's instrumental lessons have been cancelled for today.  Please remain in your regular encore class.
  

• Start collecting your loose change, Cougars! From Monday, November 13th to Friday, November 17th CougarTHON is hosting Penny Wars! Each homeroom will compete to see who can raise the most money, all of which will be donated to Connecticut Children’s — our local children’s hospital. The team that collects the most money will win a movie day! Get ready, because the competition is on!
  

• On Friday, November 17th, CougarTHON invites you to the Neon Dance! The dance will take place in the café, where snacks, drinks, face painting, and glow sticks will be available for purchase. Tickets will be sold Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 17th, in the main lobby before school, for $10. You can reserve your ticket using the QR code on the TEMS website. So be sure to bust out your brightest colors and get ready for a night of fun! Any questions, please contact Mrs. Klosowski in room 232.
  

• Attention winter sport athletes...registration for cheerleading and boys and girls Basketball is open!  Your parents must register you on the parent portal and an updated physician statement dated after June 1st, 2023 is required.  Please check the athletics website for more information.  The deadline to register is November 27th.  
  

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• Good morning everyone. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated.

• Welcome back to another edition of TETV News. Today is Tuesday November 9th. 
  

• This week we will recognize Veterans Day. We take this opportunity each year to thank and honor those that have served our country. This year students will have the opportunity to recognize Veterans Day in all Social Studies classes.  Additionally, the Social Studies Department has been able to record new interviews with Veterans in our community,  representatives from the Patriotic Commission and American Legion. These stories will be shared in class as well as other opportunities to learn about Veterans Day and the service and sacrifice of Veterans. Thank you to all Veterans for their service and sacrifice!
  

• Don't forget tomorrow is spirit day. This week we will Show our patriotism and support our veterans by wearing red, white and blue, or anything that honors our Veterans! So be sure to wear your most patriotic outfits tomorrow.
  

• The TEMS community is organizing a Thanksgiving Food Drive! Our hope is to provide a complete dinner basket for 20 South Windsor families to enjoy on Thanksgiving, so we need your help! Please bring in any of the following: canned fruits/vegetables, stuffing mix, mashed potatoes, pie crust mix/fillings, bread/dessert mixes or gravy by November 15^th. Drop off boxes are at A, B and C  entrances.  You can also give a $1 donation to your homeroom teacher. Thank you very much for your generosity!
  

• Attention all students in Mr. Bronson's Jamm Session. There will not be Jamm this Thursday.
  

• Attention all students interested in trying out for the TEMS Cougars Cheer Team.  The TEMS Cheerleading Team practices daily after school, cheers at all home boys and girls basketball games, and competes at one local competition per season. Tryouts begin Monday, November 29th, Tuesday, November 30th, and Thursday December 2nd from 2:45-4:00. All sports forms with a doctor's note must be turned in prior.  Please email Mrs. Edwards with any questions.
  

• Attention boys and girls interested in playing TE Basketball. Boys basketball tryouts will be on November 29th and 30th from 2:45 - 4:00 after school in the main gym. Girls basketball tryouts will be December 1st and 2nd also in the main gym.  Students can take the late bus or players will be expected to have a ride home at 4:00 if tryouts are not on a late bus day.  Please see the school website for more information or speak to Mr. Chandler in the main gym.
  

• The Outdoor Ed. hike at Valley Falls this week is now full, but we have another hike coming up next week if you are interested.  On Wednesday, November 17th, we will be hiking Case Mountain in Manchester.  Please see Mr. Wilkinson, Ms. Nelson, or stop by the main office for a form if you are interested.  Forms are due back Monday, November 15th.
  

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• Purple Week - 6th Day 1 - 7th and 8th Day 5
• Yearbook reminder: Send in your selfie and pet picture to [email protected].