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  • Hello TE, Its time for the joke of the Week! How is the Easter bunny and Micheal Jordan similar? They are both famous for filling baskets!!!
  • “Hi TE!  The deadline for submitting to Out of the Blue is rapidly approaching.  You don’t want to be left out!  Remember, you could win an Amazon gift card for winning our cover contest, our poetry contest, or our Strive for Five contest.  However, we also accept drawings, short writings, photography, comic strips and other fun pieces.  We would love to have more submissions so get yours in before Friday April 6, which is the last day before April break.  Many thanks to the people who already submitted such as Adrien Le, Karen Luo and Abby Peruccio.  To members of Out the Blue, we will meet on Monday April 2 immediately after school in room 312.  This is an important meeting, so please be sure to attend.”

  • Jump Start WILL be held this afternoon. Again, Jump Start WILL be held today. Please bring everything you need down to the cafeteria right after school.

  • Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  Please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  Registration begins on March 29th and there are only 16 spots available - so act fast.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!  And just like the Masters, Golf at Willowbrook "is a tradition unlike any other".   Remember, sign up starting March 29th.  Hope to see you on the links.

  • Thank you again to everyone who voted in round 3 of the March Madness Book Bracket.  Voting for round 4, or the top 2 books, begins today and runs through the end of the school day on Monday, April 2nd.  To vote, go to the main LMC page, click on March Madness Book Bracket and then Round 4.  Come to the LMC to cast your vote, or do so from home.
  • All Science Olympiad students who typically meet on Thursday with Mr. SMITH-HORN will NOT meet today. Please plan to meet next week. 

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Chicken Fajitas. In the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak 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!                   
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 29, 2018 at 8:25 AM
  
  • “Hi TE!  The deadline for submitting to Out of the Blue is rapidly approaching.  You don’t want to be left out!  Remember, you could win an Amazon gift card for winning our cover contest, our poetry contest, or our Strive for Five contest.  However, we also accept drawings, short writings, photography, comic strips and other fun pieces.  We would love to have more submissions so get yours in before Friday April 6, which is the last day before April break.  Many thanks to the people who already submitted such as Adrien Le, Karen Luo and Abby Peruccio.  To members of Out the Blue, we will meet on Monday April 2 immediately after school in room 312.  This is an important meeting, so please be sure to attend.”

  • Mrs. Longdin needs to reschedule this week's Wednesday Science Olympiad meeting to Thursday.  Wednesday's meeting is cancelled.  If you can attend on Thursday, that would be great!

  • Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  Please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  Registration begins on March 29th and there are only 16 spots available - so act fast.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!  And just like the Masters, Golf at Willowbrook "is a tradition unlike any other".  Remember, sign up starting March 29th.  Hope to see you on the links.

  • Thank you again to everyone who voted in round 3 of the March Madness Book Bracket.  Voting for round 4, or the top 2 books, begins today and runs through the end of the school day on Monday, April 2nd.  To vote, go to the main LMC page, click on March Madness Book Bracket and then Round 4.  Come to the LMC to cast your vote, or you can do so from home.
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Boneless Chicken Wings. In the Grill line you can have Hot Dog 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM
  
  • “Hi TE!  The deadline for submitting to Out of the Blue is rapidly approaching.  You don’t want to be left out!  Remember, you could win an Amazon gift card for winning our cover contest, our poetry contest, or our Strive for Five contest.  However, we also accept drawings, short writings, photography, comic strips and other fun pieces.  We would love to have more submissions so get yours in before Friday April 6, which is the last day before April break.  Many thanks to the people who already submitted such as Adrien Le, Karen Luo and Abby Peruccio.  To members of Out the Blue, we will meet on Monday April 2 immediately after school in room 312.  This is an important meeting, so please be sure to attend.”

  • Attention all BOYS trying out for the Track team:  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin today.  Please change right after school and meet the coaches in the main gym.  Tryouts will be held until 4:30.  There are no late buses today so make sure you have a ride home at 4:30 pm.  Bring a water bottle and be prepared to go outside.  

  • Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  Please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  Registration begins on March 29th and there are only 16 spots available - so act fast.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!  And just like the Masters, Golf at Willowbrook "is a tradition unlike any other".   Remember, sign up starting March 29th.  Hope to see you on the links.

  • Thank you again to everyone who voted in round 3 of the March Madness Book Bracket. Voting for round 4, or the top 2 books, begins today and runs through the end of the school day on Monday, April 2nd. To vote, go the main LMC page, click on March Madness Book Bracket and then Round 4.  Come to the LMC to cast your vote, or do so from home.
  • Mrs. Longdin needs to reschedule this week's Wednesday Science Olympiad meeting to Thursday.  Wednesday's meeting is cancelled.  If you can attend on Thursday, that would be great!

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have General Tso's Chicken. In the Grill line you can have Chicken Nuggets 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! 
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 27, 2018 at 8:33 AM
  
  • Good morning TE... My name is Kailey, and my name is Maddie, and we are the Spotlights Girls Dance Captains. Just a reminder, to please join the Spotlight Show Choir, and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Chorus's tomorrow at Dairy Queen in South Windsor from 5-8 pm. 10% of proceeds will go to funding costumes, props, and other materials. Whether you dine in, drive thru, or take out, your purchase will matter. If you have any questions feel free to ask us or Mrs. Gasta. Stop by Dairy Queen tomorrow to eat some great food and help a great cause!!!
  • Attention Entertainers:  if you're missing sweatshirts, hats, earbuds, water bottles, shirts, aprons, headbands or anything else - please check the lost and found table in the main lobby - it's all there!  If you didn't attend the party Saturday night, Ms. Petrin has the picture of the cast and crew for you.  Stop by her room any time for your copy.

  • On Saturday, many TEMS students participated in the Manchester Regional of History Day. Congratulations to all the participants who presented their finished projects. Special Congratulations to:

Rosemary Christophel and Anushri Sandeep who were  awarded 2nd Place Medals for their Junior Group Performance. Aricka Boosa, Kavya Ramasamy and Iris Wen who were awarded 3rd Place Medals for their Junior Group Website.

Isha Bang, Anisha Bhatnagar, Matthew Chin, Mayee Mavillapalli and Kashyap Rao who were awarded 3rd Place Medals for their Junior Group Documentary .Alyssa Chandler and Alyssa Sealander who were awarded 1st Place Medals for the Junior Group Documentary.

Nidhi Cheetti who was awarded a 3rd Place Medal for her Junior Individual Documentary. John Carter who was awarded a 2nd Place Medal for his Junior Individual Documentary AND Rishabh Mohapatra who was awarded a 1st Place Medal for his Junior Individual Documentary.

All of the medalists will now begin to prepare for State Competition on April 28th. Good luck to all the student winners from TE!!

  • Attention all GIRLS trying out for the track Team:  Tryouts for the girls' team will begin today.  Please change right after school and meet the coaches in the main gym.  Tryouts will be held until 4:30.  Bring a water bottle and be prepared to go outside.  

  • Who is your favorite Super Hero??  Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Captain America or Spiderman??  Now you, too, can be a hero and join the hero squad. Just donate to the box in your homeroom for Pennies for Patients.  The money goes to support research for leukemia, a cancer of the blood.  It also goes to supporting families who have a child battling leukemia. Can we reach our goal of $2000?  Because of our snow days, we have extended our deadline to March 30th.  Look around home for spare change or dollar bills.  You will be glad you helped save a life!  Thank you for your generosity, TE!
  • TETV News auditions for the third trimester will take place  today after school. If you cannot make auditions please see Mr Goric today to make arrangements.

  • It's in the hole!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  There is only 16 spots available so act fast.  Who knows, you may even beat Mr Chandler in a round!

  • "Are you interested in the fitness club this session?  If so, please see Miss Gasparino in room 363 or in the main gym for more information.  If you can't find her, information can be found in each locker room.  Look for the purple sheet that says "Fitness Club @ TEMS".  The fitness club will begin April 16th and will be held on every Monday and Thursday until May 24th until 4:00 pm."

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Meatball Sub. In the Grill line you can have Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks 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! 
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 26, 2018 at 8:29 AM
  
  • Hello TE! Did you miss me? I know you did!!! What concert costs 45 cents to enter? 50 Cent featuring Nickleback!!!!!!! 

  • "Hello my name is Ava," "And I am Natalie and we are from Peer Mediation" "Peer mediation is students helping students with friend and peer problems."  "If you and a friend or peer are having a fight, are getting teased or you feel like people are talking behind your back then you should come and we can help you." "Peer mediation forms are available in every team hallway, near the cafeteria, and on the TE homepage under parents and students."  "We recommend that you come for minor problems such as, fights, bullying, rumors, getting talked about behind your back and other problems related to these." "We hope we can help you with your problems!"
  • Attention Entertainers:  if you're missing sweatshirts, hats, earbuds, water bottles, shirts, aprons, headbands or anything else - please check the lost and found table in the main lobby - it's all there!  If you didn't attend the party Saturday night, Ms. Petrin has the picture of the cast and crew for you.  Stop by her room any time for your copy.

  • Attention all 7th and 8th Grade students who have Mr. Marci for music class today.  Please bring study materials with you to music class today and report directly to the auditorium.  This is only for 7th and 8th Grade students who have Mr. Marci today.  Mr. Marci's 6th Grade Band and percussion will meet in the band room as planned.

  • Attention all athletes trying out for the Track team:  Tryouts for the girls’ team will begin on Monday.  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin on Tuesday.  Tryouts will be held right after school until 4:30.  Please bring a water bottle and be prepared to go outside.  For more information, check the schedule posted in the gym or on the Athletics web page.  Again, tryouts for the girls’ track team will begin on Monday and tryouts for the boys’ Track team will begin on Tuesday.  

  • Who is your favorite Super Hero??  Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Captain America or Spiderman??  Now you, too, can be a hero and join the hero squad.  Just donate to the box in your homeroom for Pennies for Patients.  The money goes to support research for leukemia, a cancer of the blood.  It also goes to supporting families who have a child battling leukemia. Can we reach our goal of $2000?  Because of our snow days, we have extended our deadline to March 30th.  Look around home for spare change or dollar bills.  You will be glad you helped save a life!  Thank you for your generosity, TE!
  • TETV News auditions for the third trimester will take place  Monday march 26th. If you cannot make auditions please see Mr Goric before Monday to make arrangements.

  • It's in the hole!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  There is only 16 spots available so act fast.  Who knows, you may even beat Mr Chandler in a round!

  • "Are you interested in the fitness club this session?  If so, please see Miss Gasparino in room 363 or in the main gym for more information.  If you can't find her, information can be found in each locker room.  Look for the purple sheet that says "Fitness Club @ TEMS".  The fitness club will begin April 16th and will be held on every Monday and Thursday until May 24th until 4:00 pm."
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Scrambled Eggs. In the Grill line you can have Crispy Fish Sandwich 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!                    
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 23, 2018 at 8:21 AM
  
  • Thank you again to everyone who voted in round 2 of the March Madness Book Bracket.Voting for round 3, or the top 4 book picks, begins today and runs through the end of the school day on Monday, March 26th.  To vote, go the main LMC page, click on March Madness Book Bracket and then Round 3. There will be chrome books available in the LMC to cast your vote, or take a moment to do so from home.
  • The Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School is hosting a Chess Tournament on Saturday, April 28th.  Many schools in the Greater Hartford Area are signing up and TEMS is also welcome to join in.  If you are a chess buff and want to participate in the tournament, please pick up a registration form in the main office.

  • Attention all athletes trying out for the track team:  Tryouts for the girls’ team will begin on Monday.  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin on Tuesday.  Tryouts will be held right after school until 4:30.  Please bring a water bottle and be prepared to go outside.  For more information, check the schedule posted in the gym or on the Athletics web page.  Again, tryouts for the girls’ track team will begin on Monday and tryouts for the boys’ track team will begin on Tuesday.  

  • Who is your favorite Super Hero??  Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Captain America or Spiderman??  Now you, too, can be a hero and join the hero squad.  Just donate to the box in your homeroom for Pennies for Patients.  The money goes to support research for leukemia, a cancer of the blood.  It also goes to supporting families who have a child battling leukemia. The Cougar Community Service Club will be providing a Popsicle party for the team collecting the most donations for this worthy cause.  Just think, on a hot day later this spring, your team can cool down with refreshing Popsicle. Can we reach our goal of $2000?  Because of our snow days, we have extended our deadline to March 30th.  Look around home for spare change or dollar bills.  You will be glad you helped save a life!  Thank you for your generosity, TE!
  • Reminder to  all girls trying out for Softball: There will be a mandatory meeting after school on Thursday March 22nd in room 121.  Please plan on having a ride home at 3:30 or taking the late bus home.  Any questions please see Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Custer.
  • It's in the hole!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play?  Join Mr. Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department.  There is only 16 spots available so act fast.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!

  •  "Are you interested in the fitness club this session?  If so, please see Miss Gasparino in room 363 or in the main gym for more information.  If you can't find her, information can be found in each locker room.  Look for the purple sheet that says "Fitness Club @ TEMS".  The fitness club will begin April 16th and will be held on every Monday and Thursday until May 24th until 4:00 pm."
  • TETV News auditions for the third trimester will take place next Monday march 26th. If you cannot make auditions please see Mr. Goric before Monday to make arrangements.

  • The Boys Basketball party will be held this Thursday, March 22nd, right after school until 4. Please bring your uniform and meet in the main gym. 

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have the perfect Sloppy Joe. In the Grill line you can have Chicken Tenders 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!                      
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 21, 2018 at 8:13 AM
  
  • Hello TE, and welcome to a St. Patrick Day addition to the joke of the week. What do you get when you mix poison ivy with a four leaf clover? You get a rash of good luck!!!!!! But never iron it! You don't want to press your luck!!!
  • Calling all students! Unveil your talents on stage! Be the star for a night! On Thursday, June 7th, the TE PTO will host its annual TE's Got Talent talent show. The show is open to all TE students. If you can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument- whatever your talent- we want you. Audition forms are due to the main office today.

  • FORE!!!!!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Mr Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department website.  There is only 16 spots available so act fact.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!

  • Attention all athletes trying out for the track team:  Tryouts for the girls’ team will begin on Monday, March 26th.  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin on Tuesday, March 27th.  Tryouts will be held right after school until 4:30 pm.  For more information, check the schedule posted in the gym or the Athletics web page.   

  • Attention all students, if you are participating in the fundraising for Hoops for Heart and the American Heart Association, please bring you donations in to your PE teacher starting next week.  

  • Attention baseball players...tryouts for 6th and 7th graders will take place on March 19th and March 21st.  8th graders will try out on March 22nd and 23rd.  Tryouts will end at 4:30 pm so plan on getting picked up at that time.  Be prepared for indoor and outdoor tryouts. 

  • "Do you like playing handball?  If so, you should sign up for Intramural handball here at TE.  Handball will be held next week on Monday, the 19th, Wednesday, the 21st, and Thursday, the 22nd until 4:00 pm; all late bus days!  If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the main gym and have it signed and brought back to Miss Gasparino by Friday, March 16th.  There is a limited amount of spots, so it's first come first serve!" 

  • Thank you to the over 420 students and staff who took the time to vote in round 1 of the March Madness Book Bracket.I would love to have those same students and staff, and even more, vote again for the top 8 picks- or round 2. Voting begins today and will run through the end of the school day on Monday, March 19th.To vote, go the main LMC page and then to the March Madness Book Bracket tab and vote where it says round 2. There will be computers available in the LMC to vote, or take a moment to do so from home.
  • The Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School is hosting a Chess Tournament on Saturday, April 28th.  Many schools in the Greater Hartford Area are signing up and TEMS is also welcome to join in.  If you are a chess buff and want to participate in the tournament, please pick up a registration form in the main office.

  • Generation Leadership students, you will have a lesson on Monday, March 19th.  Grade 7 will meet from 8:10 am – 9:30 am and Grade 8 will meet from 1:00 pm – 2:40 pm.  You will receive passes from your homeroom teachers Monday morning.

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Chicken Tacos. In the Grill line you can have Crispy Fish Sandwich 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!                        
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 16, 2018 at 9:15 AM
  
  • The Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School is hosting a Chess Tournament on Saturday, April 28th.  Many schools in the Greater Hartford Area are signing up and TEMS is also welcome to join in.  If you are a chess buff and want to participate in the tournament, please pick up a registration form in the main office.

  • Calling all students! Unveil your talents on stage! Be the star for a night! On Thursday, June 7th, the TE PTO will host its annual TE's Got Talent talent show. The show is open to all TE students. If you can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument- whatever your talent- we want you. Audition forms are now located in the school's main office. 

  • FORE!!!!!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Mr Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department website.  There is only 16 spots available so act fact.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!

  • Attention all athletes trying out for the track team:  Tryouts for the girls’ team will begin on Monday, March 26th.  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin on Tuesday, March 27th.  Tryouts will be held right after school until 4:30.  For more information, check the schedule posted in the gym or the Athletics web-page.   

  • Attention all students, if you are participating in the fundraising for Hoops for Heart and the American Heart Association, please bring you donations into your PE teacher starting next week.  

  • Attention baseball players...tryouts for 6th and 7th graders will take place on March 19th and March 21st.  8th graders will try out on March 22nd and 23rd.  Tryouts will end at 4:30 so plan on getting picked up at that time.  Be prepared for indoor and outdoor tryouts. 

  • "Do you like playing handball?  If so, you should sign up for Intramural handball here at TE.  Handball will be held next week on Monday, the 19th, Wednesday, the 21st, and Thursday, the 22nd until 4:00 pm; all late bus days!  If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the main gym and have it signed and brought back to Miss Gasparino by Friday, March 16th.  There is a limited amount of spots, so it's first come first serve!" 

  • Thank you to the over 420 students and staff who took the time to vote in round 1 of the March Madness Book Bracket.I would love to have those same students and staff, and even more, vote again for the top 8 picks- or round 2. Voting begins today and will run through the end of the school day on Monday, March 19th.To vote, go the main LMC page and then to the March Madness Book Bracket tab and vote where it says round 2. There will be computers available in the LMC to vote, or take a moment to do so from home.
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have French Toast Sticks. In the Grill line you can have Crispy Chicken Club 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!                      
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 15, 2018 at 9:01 AM
  
  • Calling all students! Unveil your talents on stage! Be the star for a night! On Thursday, June 7th, the TE PTO will host its annual TE's Got Talent talent show. The show is open to all TE students. If you can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument- whatever your talent- we want you. Audition forms are now located in the school's main office. 

  • FORE!!!!!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Mr Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department website.  There is only 16 spots available so act fact.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!

  • Attention all athletes trying out for the track team:  Tryouts for the girls’ team will begin on Monday, March 26th.  Tryouts for the boys’ team will begin on Tuesday, March 27th.  Tryouts will be held right after school until 4:30.  For more information, check the schedule posted in the gym or the Athletics Webpage.   

  • Attention all students, if you are participating in the fundraising for Hoops for Heart and the American Heart Association, please bring you donations in to your PE teacher starting next week.  

  • Mrs. Longdin's Science Olympiad teams ... there will be NO Science Olympiad this week on Wednesday because Mrs. Longdin is out of town for a conference.  Please ride home on your regular bus!

  • "Do you like playing handball?  If so, you should sign up for Intramural handball here at TE.  Handball will be held next week on Monday, the 19th, Wednesday, the 21st, and Thursday, the 22nd until 4 pm; all late bus days!  If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the main gym and have it signed and brought back to Miss Gasparino by Friday, March 16th.  There is a limited amount of spots, so it's first come first serve!" 

  • Attention Baseball players...tryouts for 6th and 7th graders will take place on March 19th and March 21st.  8th graders will try out on March 22nd and 23rd.  Tryouts will end at 4:30 so plan on getting picked up at that time.  Be prepared for indoor and outdoor tryouts. 

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Pasta with Meatballs. In the Grill line you can have Chicken Nuggets 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!          
Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM
  

Good Morning TE,

As you know, Wednesday, March 14th has been publicized as a day to stand against school violence.  With student and staff safety as our focus, Timothy Edwards Middle School is planning a structured indoor activity.

Our seventeen minute activity will take place in students’ homerooms at 8:05 a.m. Students and teachers will develop a list of seventeen ways in which we can promote a community of kindness, acceptance and safety at TEMS.  At the end of seventeen minutes, all classes will walk out into the hallway and stand, with their respective lists, while a song is playing to symbolize our commitment to promoting kindness at TEMS.  Afterward, students, you will continue with your scheduled classes.  We will, however, pause to observe a moment of silence at 10:00 a.m. to honor the victims of Parkland, Florida.

Our strive for five values are centered on kindness, respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.  We believe that this safe, structured activity is an age appropriate, effective and positive way to honor communities around the country affected by school violence. 

I am hoping that you will all wear your unifying color by grade level.  So, students in grade six - wear green, grade seven - wear red and grade eight - wear blue. 

Let’s honor all people affected by school violence by living OUR 17 and always striving for five.

Have a great day and do your best!

  • Calling all students! Unveil your talents on stage! Be the star for a night! On Thursday, June 7th, the TE PTO will host its annual TE's Got Talent talent show. The show is open to all TE students. If you can sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument- whatever your talent- we want you. Audition forms are now located in the school's main office. 
  • FORE!!!!!  Do you love golf or do you want to learn how to play it?  Join Mr Chandler this spring for GOLF at Willow Brook.  Every Wednesday starting on April 4th, you can hit the links and work on your game.  If interested, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym for more information - or - you can sign up through the South Windsor Recreation Department website.  There is only 16 spots available so act fact.  Who knows, you may even be able to make a hole in one!
  • This past Saturday; Aryan Kalia, Yunfei Zheng, Michael Ngo, Jaideep Naik, Pranav Ramesh, and Tim Sigler decided to do some math problems at the University of Hartford.  The occasion was the Connecticut State MathCounts competition.   The boys represented TE, competing against 18 of the top schools in the state.  In total, approximately 150 schools from Connecticut participate in the MathCounts program.  At the end of the day, the TE Team of Aryan, Yunfei, Jaideep, and Michael were announced as the Number 1 MathCounts Team in the state of Connecticut!  Not only did the TE team take top honors, Aryan Kalia placed first in the very intense head to head competition part of the program.  It was an amazing year of MathCounts at TE.  We started in October with 100 students coming to our first meeting, and finished with four of TE's students claiming top state honors for our school.  If you see Aryan, Yunfei, Michael, or Jaideep please be sure to congratulate them for a job well done!
  • TEMS Entertainers is proud to present Into the Woods, Jr. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 15th, 16th and 17th Shows are at 7:00 pm each night with a 1:00 pm performance on Saturday. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased in the main lobby before school and in the main office during school hours.  Hope to see you there!
  • “It’s time to start thinking about the 2018 March Madness Book Bracket! Check out the bulletin board in the LMC or on the main LMC page to see this year’s top 16 picks. You can find a brief summary of each of the 8 book match-ups on the Google Form you have to fill out to cast your vote. You don’t have to have read the books you are voting on, but please take time to read each book summary and vote for the titles you find most interesting.The first round of voting will begin Monday, March 5th and ends at the end of the day on Tuesday, March 13th. You can vote online by going to the main LMC page, clicking on the March Madness Book Bracket link and then on the Google Form for round 1.  Don’t get left out on the sidelines; make sure you have your say in this year’s March Madness book winner! Please see Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.
  • "Do you like playing handball?  If so, you should sign up for Intramural handball here at TE.  Handball will be held next week on Monday, the 19th, Wednesday, the 21st, and Thursday, the 22nd until 4 pm; all late bus days!  If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the main gym and have it signed and brought back to Ms. Gasparino by Friday, March 16th.  There is a limited amount of spots, so it's first come first serve!" 
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Mozzarella Sticks. In the Grill line you can have BBQ Chicken Sandwich 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!

                        

Posted by dmatchett  On Mar 12, 2018 at 8:46 AM
  
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