Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

•  This week is a Cougar Week.  It is a Day 2 for Grade 6 and a Day 3 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• This week is a Purple Week. Today is a Day 2 for Grade 6 and a Day1 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• Due to a technical issue this morning, and increasing demand, we are extending the ordering deadline for our team t-shirts.  The Rainbow Graphics website for TE is currently closed, and will reopen at 9AM tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24th and will close for good on Thanksgiving, November 26th at noon.  Please get your orders in as soon as possible so we can get the t-shirts into production.  Click Here to access the online store.  

• Congratulations to all who auditioned for this year's Entertainers remote performance of School House Rock Live! Jr.  The cast list and script for this year's show is scheduled to post on the Entertainers Classroom at 1:00pm today.  While it is inevitable that some of you will be disappointed, everyone will have an opportunity to sing, dance and be included in the virtual performance.  Our rehearsal schedule will begin on Monday, November 30 from 3:00-4:15 on the classroom's Google Meet.  Please save your questions for this meeting.  We plan to "Meet" Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:15pm for approximately 10-12 weeks.   We look forward to seeing you then! 
  
  
• Thanks and best wishes for your holiday weekend!

• This is a Purple week. Today is a day 4 for Grade 6 and a Day 1 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• Due to a technical issue this morning, and increasing demand, we are extending the ordering deadline for our team t-shirts.  The Rainbow Graphics website for TE is currently closed, and will reopen at 9AM tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24^th and will close for good on Thanksgiving, November 26^th at noon.  Please get your orders in as soon as possible so we can get the t-shirts into production.  Click Here to access the store. 

• This week is a Purple Week. It is a Day 3 for Grade 6 and a Day 5 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• All South Windsor students will engage in remote learning this week (November 23-25).  Students should follow their normal schedule (8:05am-1:10pm) and attend virtual classes conducted by their teachers in real time. 

 Click Here to view the TETV Morning News. 

• REMINDER: All South Windsor students will engage in remote learning next week (November 23-25).  Students should follow their normal schedule and attend virtual classes conducted by their teachers in real time.  Next week is a Purple Week.
  

• This week is a Cougar week.  It is a Day 2 for Grade 6 and a Day 4 for Grades 7 & 8.
  

•  Attention all those who auditioned  for the Entertainers production of School House Rock Live - the Entertainers directors are reviewing the uploaded videos this week and will be casting the show on Monday.  The cast list will be posted on the Entertainers Google Classroom by Wednesday, November 25.  Thanks to all who auditioned and good luck!

• Team t-shirts are on sale on the TE Homepage. Shirts are $8 a piece and feature the amazing designs of your teammates. 176 shirts have been sold so far, but you only have till Monday at 8 am to order, so get those orders in now. You wouldn't want to miss out! Once the store is closed, no more orders will be processed.
  

• Now for Lepak's Athletic Fact.

• This is a Cougar Week. It is a Day 1 for Grade 6 and a Day 3 for Grade 7 & 8. 

• Attention all those who auditioned  for the Entertainers production of School House Rock Live - the Entertainers directors are reviewing the uploaded videos this week and will be casting the show on Monday.  The cast list will be posted on the Entertainers Google Classroom by Wednesday, November 25.  Thanks to all who auditioned and good luck!
  

• Now for more virtual STEAM Olympic Results. The following students were recognized for their efforts in the Origami Art Challenge: 

The Intricate Award was presented to Akshaj Nadimpalli
The Craftsmanship Award was presented to Anjana Priya Anamthoji
The Movement Award was presented to Geetham Vinothram
The Beauty Award was presented to Jane Carty
The Creativity Award was presented to Rithika Rajasekaran
The Geometric Award was presented to Zoya Goyal

Winners for the Science QUIZ BOWL include: 

 3rd Place: Jeremiah Pancras
2nd Place: Neelesh Sathish
1st Place: Nithish Jayaraj

In the THERMAL ENERGY Challenge, congratulations to:

 3rd Place Anjana Anamthoji
2nd Place: Jane Carty
1st Place: Cole Murphy

For the ART Jeopardy contest:

 3rd Place:  Neelesh Sathish
2nd Place: Rithika Rajasekaran
1st Place:   Mihika Joshi

The WINNERS of the OZARIA Coding CHALLENGE:

 3rd place- Samarth Basanth
2nd place {TIE}  Adithya Anand and Jeremiah Pancras
1st place- Daniel Stoyanov

AND in the MARATHON STEAM SCAVENGER HUNT:

 Third Place: Team Sigma (Nithish Jayaraj & Aarush Agarwal)
Second Place: Team SNAP (Akshaj Nadimpalli, Nivaen Giritharan, & Samarth Masarur)
First Place: Team Ryzen (Adithya Anand, Pranay Kakkar, & Mukhil Olinilavan)

 The final VIRTUAL STEAM Olympic results will be announced next week!  Congratulations to all the participants!

• There is still time to sign up for the Skills for Success group at the SW Teen Center! Let's have fun together learning about friendships, social cues and communicating. The program will be held virtually on Wednesdays for 6 weeks starting December 2nd. Please contact Danielle at 860-648-6361, ext. 3315 or at [email protected] to register.

• This is  a Cougar Week.  It is a Day 4 for Grade 6 and a Day 2 for Grades 7 & 8.
  

• Reminder, email your pet selfies to [email protected] for inclusion in the year book.
  

• Joke of the day - What did the whale the shark say after he ate a clown fish? This tastes a little funny. 

• This is a Cougar Week.  It is a Day 3 for Grade 6 and a Day 1 for Grades 7 & 8.

• Team t-shirts are now on sale for $8 thru the online store.  You can access the online store on the TEMS Webpage.

• Join Danielle at the Teen Center for our Skills for Success group! Designed to help you make and keep friends, learn how to read and respond appropriately to social cues, problem-solve, and so much more. We will focus on topics such as interpersonal skills, self-awareness, personal care, bullying, etc. Social skills are an important part of functioning in society but often get left behind. Displaying good manners, communicating effectively with others, being considerate of the feelings of others and expressing personal needs are all important components of solid social skills. This group will promote positive youth development and encouraging relationships with others. This is a 6-week session that will be held every Wednesday beginning on December 2nd. Please contact Danielle at 860-648-6361, ext. 3315 or at [email protected] to register.

• And now Nelson's Meditative Moment - Square Breathing Activity. 

 Click Here to view the TETV Morning News.

• This is a Cougar Week.  It is a Day 2 for Grade 6 and a Day 5 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• Cassidy's Cultural Corner - Diwali - The Festival of Lights

Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday.  Its name comes from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) placed in front of homes.  The festival celebrates the Hindu New Year.  It is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil.  

Diwali takes place every year in late October or early November, depending on the cycle of the moon. The festival starts two days before the new moon comes up.  In 2020, the Diwali celebrations go from November 12 through the 16.  

• Yearbook Reminder.  Please be sure to email your pet selfies to Ms. Gravell at  [email protected]. 

• Purple Week - Grade 6/Day1 - Grade 7&8/Day 4

• It's time to announce some VIRTUAL STEAM Olympics Winners.

 Paper Boat Challenge: coming in 3rd place was David Sweeney. Placing 2nd was Ryan Sweeney. And the first place Paper Boat Challenge Champ was Pranav Srijit. 

G.O.S.H (Greater Outdoor Scavenger Hunt): The top team was the Zoya Goyal and Taruni Pendyala with a dominating submission of photos and data!! Thanks to the many other G.O.S.H. teams for their submissions. ** In addition, congratulations to the SOLO hunters for their participation but unfortunately all the solo participants did not meet the requirements and rules for this event! 

STEAM Science Kahoot: 3rd place participant Linnea Bennett, 2nd place participant Jeremiah Pancras  and the STEAM Science Kahoot King is Cole Murphy!!!!!!!!!!! 

Fall Photo Challenge:Third place photographer is Disha Hosamani, Second place photographer is Mihika Joshi and the Fall Photo Winner is Aahana Roy. 

Environmental Art Challenge: The Sweetheart Award goes to Rithika Rajasedaran, the Emoji Award goes to Ryan Sweeney, the Celestial Award goes to Aahana Roy, the Landscape Award goes to David Sweeney, the Mandala Award goes to Eshaa Sreeji, the Textual Arrangement Award goes to Jane Carty.

• Attention future Entertainers: You have until Saturday to sign up for this year's production of Entertainers School House Rock Live, Jr. If you haven't already, join the Entertainers Google Classroom with join code a3uwofm. Complete the Google Form and upload your audition video by this Saturday, November 14. We will post the cast list before Thanksgiving. The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, November 30 via Google Meet. Details about the rehearsal schedule will be provided at that time. Thanks and good luck!

• Please remember to send selfie with pet photos to [email protected] for inclusion in the yearbook.