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On Saturday, 16 TEMS students, who advanced out of regional competition in March, entered competition at the annual Connecticut History Day at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Nidhi Cheetti's documentary was nominated for the runoff round and was ultimately placed 4th in the statewide competition. In addition, Rosie Christophel and Anushri Sandeep's group performance was nominated for the runoff round and were awarded Bronze medals for their third place performance! Next, Iniya Raja's solo performance also advanced to the runoff round and was awarded a Bronze medal for her third place performance! AND - Aricka Boosa, Kavya Ramasamy and Iris Wen were awarded Silver Medals for their 2nd Place finish in the Group Website category. Based on this finish, the girls advance to the National History Day competition. This group will travel to the University of Maryland and compete from June 10 - 14th at Nationals. Congratulations to all the History Day participants!

Attention all 8th graders: A great opportunity is available to you!  The counseling department has been hosting  “business lunches” giving you a chance to talk to different people about their careers.

It is now time to sign up for the May Business Lunch!  Are you interested in becoming a Doctor?  Want to work in the medical field or at a hospital?   If so, this is your opportunity to hear from Dr. Jill Bernstein, a pediatrics specialist at the CT Children’s Medical Center.  Come find out what schooling you need to have to be a doctor and what it’s really like to work in the medical field. We are honored to have Dr. Bernstein during the 8th grade lunch on Wednesday, May 2nd. Be one of the first 15 students to sign up in the counseling office. This is a great opportunity you should not miss!  If you’re interested in becoming a Doctor, sign up today!  

"The literary magazine Out of the Blue will meet immediately after today in room 312 in the Garnet hallway.  All members should attend.  A reminder that we will start in Ms. Olsen's room before moving to the computer lab."

“Good morning, the LMC is happy to announce that the 2019 Intermediate and Teen Nutmeg Nominees are now on display and available in the library media center. Come check out these amazing titles as soon as you can!  Looking forward to seeing you, Mrs. Longo”

Have you lost something? No really, is there something you just cannot find lately. Well it is probably in the main lobby lost and found. There are tshirts, hoodies, aprons, winter coats, gloves, hats, a few pair of sneakers, a bunch of lunch boxes, many water bottles, a baby blanket, some eye glasses, backpacks, gym clothes, ice packs, band shirts and just a general assortment of lost goodies. So please take a moment today or this week to scan the tables in the main lobby for your lost goods. At the end of the year these items will disappear forever.  

Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have sweet and sour chicken. In the Grill line you can have chicken parm 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 sara.chamberlain  On Apr 30, 2018 at 11:40 AM
  
  • On Saturday , students from TEMS students participated in the Connecticut Middle School Science Olympiad. At the Awards Ceremony, the following pairs of students received medals for their performance:

Sivani Arvapalli and Tracy Doan received Silver Medals/2nd Place in the  Fast Facts event

Aryan Kalia and Andrew Bell received Silver Medals/2nd Place in the  Optics event

Dhanya Chasmawala and Valli Pendyala received Bronze Medals/3rd Place in the Dynamic Planet event

Zain Lokhandwalla and Yunfei Zheng  received Bronze Medals/3rd Place in two events: Disease Detectives and Herpetology

  • It's finally here! The dance you've all been waiting for! The Freedom Dance! Tickets will be on sale all this week in the main lobby,  Remember to come to the dance dressed in your most patriotic outfit. Prizes will be awarded for best individual and best group costumes.Tickets will be sold all week in the main lobby, before school. Get your ticket fast as this dance will surely sellout quick.

  • Attention any 8th grader interested in Cheerleading at South Windsor High School. Please pick up a form in the girls locker room for information and the tryout date. Any questions see Mrs. Custer.

  • "Magical things are in the works!  The student staff members of Out of the Blue are hard at work producing this years literary magazine!  Stay tuned for future updates!  To Out of the Blue club members, we will meet immediately after school today, in room 312 in the Garnet hallway.  All members should try to attend.  Please let Ms. Olsen know if you will not be able to."

  • Hey 6th Graders! The last day to buy tickets for the Healthy Living Fest is Tuesday morning!! Tickets will not be sold at the door so get your ticket for $5 Tuesday morning in the 6th grade hallway. Join us for an afternoon of fun playing lots of games, making slime and listening to music. Food and prizes are included!! 

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Bosco Sticks. 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! 
Posted by dmatchett  On Apr 23, 2018 at 12:22 PM
  
  • Hi. It’s me again! First off, I want to thank everyone who participated in our hat day the week before break. It was a huge success and we raised $282 for Autism Speaks – that is more than half way to our goal of $500!!! We are going to have one more fundraiser for it but this time it is going to be a Pajama Day. On Wednesday, April 25th, throw on a favorite pair of your pj’s.  Same deal as last time – go to one of the common areas before homeroom to make your donation, grab your sticker and enter your name in to the raffle for a Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks gift card. But before I go, I would like to draw the names of the students who won the first two gift cards from the raffle drawing…..Elaina Pasqualini and  Camron Carvalho. Congratulations! Stop by the counseling office to see Mrs. Kozik to pick them up.
  • Hey 6th Graders! Do you like to play games like giant Jenga? Make your own slime? Win Prizes? Have fun with friends? Then join us for the Healthy Living Fest, which will be held in the cafeteria on Wed., April 25th from 2:40-4:10. Tickets are ONLY $5 each. They will be sold in the morning in the 6th grade hallway on Friday. So remember 6th graders - buy your ticket to be a part of the fun!

  • Magical things are in the works!  The student staff members of Out of the Blue are hard at work producing this years literary magazine!  Stay tuned for future updates!  To Out of the Blue club members, we will meet immediately after school on Monday April, in room 312 in the Garnet hallway.  All members should try to attend.  Please let Ms. Olsen know if you will not be able to.

  • T. E. is forming a team to walk in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 8th. This is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. If you would like to be involved in planning our participation, or participating in the event, please attend a planning committee meeting today after school in room 341. All grades and teams are encouraged to participate. 

  • Grade 7 and Grade 8 Ambassadors, you have a meeting during your lunch period today.  Please bring your lunch to the Media Center.

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Beef Nachos. 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 Apr 19, 2018 at 11:02 AM
  
  • Hey 6th graders... are you looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for the Healthy Living Fest, which will be held in the cafeteria on Wed., April 25th from 2:40-4:10 pm. Tickets are only $5 each. They will be sold in the morning in the lobby this Wed. thru Friday. You can play games, make slime, do yoga, try a trivia game, try a drumming circle and lots more. Snacks and prizes too! So remember 6th graders - buy your ticket this week!

  • "Magical things are in the works!  The student staff members of Out of the Blue are hard at work producing this years literary magazine!  Stay tuned for future updates!  To Out of the Blue club members, we will meet immediately after school on Monday, April 23, in room 312 in the Garnet hallway.  All members should try to attend.  Please let Ms. Olsen know if you will not be able to."

  • T. E. is forming a team to walk in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 8th. This is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. If you would like to be involved in planning our participation, or participating in the event, please attend a planning committee meeting Thursday, April 19 after school in room 341. All grades and teams are encouraged to participate. 
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Chicken Tenders. In the Grill line you can have BBQ Turkey 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 Apr 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM
  
  • Hey 6th graders... are you looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for the Healthy Living Fest, which will be held in the cafeteria on Wed., April 25th from 2:40-4:10. Tickets are only $5 each. They will be sold in the morning in the lobby this Wed. thru Friday. You can play games, make slime, do yoga, try a trivia game, try a drumming circle and lots more. Snacks and prizes too! So remember 6th graders - buy your ticket this week!

  • Attention Boys and Girls Track Teams:  Just a reminder that there is NO track practice today.  Please go home on your regular bus.  

  • We would like to congratulate Aarav Nair for placing in the top 20 out 100 students in Connecticut at this year's state National Geographic Bee.  We are proud of you Aarav!

  • T. E. is forming a team to walk in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 8th. This is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. If you would like to be involved in planning our participation, or participating in the event, please attend a planning committee meeting Thursday April 19 after school in room 341. All grades and teams are encouraged to participate.

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have French Toast. In the Grill line you can have Mozzarella Sticks 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 Apr 17, 2018 at 12:50 PM
  
  • Hat Day today $1 
  • Hello TE, Hope You Have A Great April Break!!! On other news, I will be retiring at the end of the day so I have a Replacement! And his name is Bryan!!!!! Why does a room full of married couples seem so empty? There's not a Single person inside!!!!!

  • Are you looking for something to do over vacation?  Well come to TEMS from 9:00-12:00 each day next week to participate in:  Cougar Basketball Camp for 6th Graders only in Next Week! (April 9-13), 9:00-12:00 in the TE Main Gym and Cougar Cheerleading Camp for 6th-8th Graders is also running Next Week 9:00-12:00 in the TE Small Gym. 
  • “Do you like working out? Are you interested in getting in better shape? If so you should join the spring session fitness club with Miss Gasparino. The fitness club starts Monday April 16th, the day we get back from April break. If you are interested, you can see Miss Gasparino in the gym or in room 363 or you simply sign up through the recreation department. More information can be found in the main gym or in room 363. Spots are filling fast so hurry up and sign up!”

  • "Well TE, the day is finally here!  It's the last day...To submit to Out of the Blue  (We hear it's also the last day before vacation too!)  We would love to feature your talents!  Shout out to Zi'onna Davis, Lanni Delgado, and Shelby Gerber for their submissions.  Club members, please be aware that we will meet on Monday April 16, our first day back from vacation, immediately after school in room 312. Please let Ms. Olsen know if you will be unable to attend."
  • Attention Boys and Girls Track Teams:  Just a reminder that today's practice has been cancelled.  Please go home on your regular bus.  
  • A big shout out goes to Aarav Nair this morning.  He will be competing at the state National Geographic Bee at Central State University today.  We wish him luck!
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Popcorn Chicken Bowl. 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 Apr 06, 2018 at 8:22 AM
  
  • HAT DAY TOMORROW $1 
  • April is Autism Awareness Month. To raise awareness and to raise money, we will be having a school wide hat day this Friday, April 6th. Bring in $1 and wear a hat for the day. Stickers will be sold in B common areas in the morning. But wait, that's not all! When you donate your dollar, you will also be entered in a raffle drawing to win a gift card to Starbucks or iTunes.  Don't forget - hats for Autism on Friday!!

  • Thinking of playing Football or Cheer? Gain valuable experience this fall playing or cheering for the South Windsor Panthers. For more information come to a meeting tomorrow in room 364. Please plan on having a ride home at 3:30 or taking the late bus home. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Custer. 

  • “Do you like working out? Are you interested in getting in better shape? If so you should join the spring session fitness club with Miss Gasparino. The fitness club starts Monday April 16th, the day we get back from April break. If you are interested, you can see Miss Gasparino in the gym or in room 363 or you simply sign up through the recreation department. More information can be found in the main gym or in room 363. Spots are filling fast so hurry up and sign up!”
  • "Please be reminded that the last day to submit to the literary magazine Out of the Blue is tomorrow, April 6!  We are looking forward to showcasing the many talents here at TE.  Shout out to Aakash and Avi who still owe us a piece!  Club members, please be aware that we will meet on Monday April 16, our first day back from vacation, immediately after school in room 312. Please let Ms. Olsen know if you will be unable to attend."

  • “It’s that time of year again- time to take part in helping choose the 2018 Nutmeg Book Award winners.  The Nutmeg Book Award is chosen by students in grades 4 to 8 throughout the state and represents our state book award.  You must have read at least one or more of the current Nutmeg nominees in either the Intermediate or Teen category to be eligible to vote AND can only vote once. Voting started Yesterday, April 3rd  and will end on Wednesday, April 25th. Cast your vote online by visiting the main LMC page. Make sure you have a say in this year’s Nutmeg Book Award Winner.
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Beef Nachos. 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 Apr 05, 2018 at 9:19 AM
  
  • HAT DAY FRIDAY $1 
  • Thinking of playing Football or Cheer? Gain valuable experience this fall playing or cheering for the South Windsor Panthers. For more information come to a meeting tomorrow in room 364. Please plan on having a ride home at 3:30 or taking the late bus home. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Custer. 

  • “Do you like working out? Are you interested in getting in better shape? If so you should join the spring session fitness club with Miss Gasparino. The Fitness Club starts Monday April 16th, the day we get back from April break. If you are interested, you can see Miss Gasparino in the gym, in room 363 or you simply sign up through the recreation department. More information can be found in the main gym or in room 363. Spots are filling fast so hurry up and sign up!”

  • There will be a meeting of the Cougar Community Service Club after school today in room 223.  Students will be collecting the Pennies for Patients boxes from homerooms and counting the donations to see which team earns the Popsicle party.  Will it be your team? It isn't too late to donate to push your team on top!  Thank you, TE!

  • “It’s that time of year again- time to take part in helping choose the 2018 Nutmeg Book Award winners.  The Nutmeg Book Award is chosen by students in grades 4 to 8 throughout the state and represents our state book award. You must have read at least one or more of the current Nutmeg nominees in either the Intermediate or Teen category to be eligible to vote AND can only vote once. Voting started Yesterday, April 3rd  and will end on Wednesday, April 25th. Cast your vote online by visiting the main LMC page. Make sure you have a say in this year’s Nutmeg Book Award Winner.
  • For those of you that participated in Handball Intramurals, please listen up.  The makeup date will be on Wednesday, April 18th.  Miss Gasparino will be getting a permission slip to you, which needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and brought back to her by Tuesday, April 17th.  Again, the handball intramural date is Wednesday, April 18th.
  • April is Autism Awareness Month. To raise awareness and to raise money, we will be having a school wide hat day this Friday, April 6th. Bring in $1 and wear a hat for the day. But wait, that's not all! When you donate your dollar, you will also be entered in a raffle drawing to win a gift card to Starbucks or iTunes.  Don't forget - hats for Autism on Friday!!

  • Attention Willowbrook golfers!  Please take bus #23 after school today to get to the course.  If golf is canceled by the Rec Dept, there will be an announcement made at the end of the day.  

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Chicken Tenders. In the Grill line you can have BBQ Turkey 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 Apr 04, 2018 at 9:11 AM
  
  • April is Autism Awareness Month. To raise awareness and to raise funds, we will be having a school wide hat day this Friday, April 6th. Bring in $1 and wear a hat for the day. But wait, that's not all! When you donate your dollar, you will also be entered in a raffle drawing to win a gift card to Starbucks or iTunes. Donations can be made at the common areas on each floor by entrance B on Friday mornings before homeroom.  Also, check out the "Myth vs Fact" posters in the common areas  to learn more about Autism. Don't forget - hats for Autism on Friday!!

  • Thinking of playing Football or Cheer? Gain valuable experience this fall playing or cheering for the South Windsor Panthers. For more information come to a meeting this Thursday in room 364. Please plan on having a ride home at 3:30 or taking the late bus home. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Custer. 

  • A big thanks to everyone who voted throughout the 4 rounds of the 2018 March Madness Book Bracket. There are two copies of each of the top 16 book picks available- so come down to the LMC to check out one of the books you voted for. 

With over 220 votes, the winner is…. Restart by Gordon Korman

  • There will be a meeting of the Cougar Community Service Club after school Wednesday in room 223.  Students will be collecting the Pennies for Patients boxes from homerooms and counting the donations to see which team earns the Popsicle party.  Will it be your team? It isn't too late to donate to push your team on top!  Thank you, TE!

  • “It’s that time of year again- time to take part in helping choose the 2018 Nutmeg Book Award winners.  The Nutmeg Book Award is chosen by students in grades 4 to 8 throughout the state and represents our state book award.  You must have read at least one or more of the current Nutmeg nominees in either the Intermediate or Teen category to be eligible to vote AND can only vote once. Voting will start Today, April 3rd  and end on Wednesday, April 25th. Cast your vote online by visiting the main LMC page. Make sure you have a say in this year’s Nutmeg Book Award Winner.
  • For those of you that participated in Handball Intramurals, please listen up.  The makeup date will be on Wednesday, April 18th.  Miss Gasparino will be getting a permission slip to you, which needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and brought back to her by Tuesday, April 17th.  Again, the handball intramural date is Wednesday, April 18th.
  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have French Toast Sticks. In the Grill line you can have Mozzarella Sticks 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 Apr 03, 2018 at 8:37 AM
  
  • Thinking of playing football or cheer? Gain valuable experience this fall playing or cheering for the South Windsor Panthers. For more information come to a meeting this Thursday in room 364. Please plan on having a ride home at 3:30 or taking the late bus home. Any questions see Mrs. Custer. 

  • There will be a meeting of the Cougar Community Service Club after school Wednesday in room 223.  Students will be collecting the Pennies for Patients boxes from homerooms and counting the donations to see which team earns the Popsicle party.  Will it be your team? It isn't too late to donate to push your team on top!  Thank you, TE!

  • Attention Girls Track Team members:  Just a reminder that there is no track practice today.  Practice will begin tomorrow.  Don't forget to bring a water bottle, dress warmly, and be prepared to run outside.  See you tomorrow!

  • Attention all boys who tried out for the Track Team:  Don't forget to stop by the Library Media Center at the end of the day to pick-up your letter. 

  • For those of you that participated in Handball Intramurals, please listen up.  The make up date will be on Wednesday, April 18th.  Miss Gasparino will be getting a permission slip to you, which needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and brought back to her by Tuesday, April 17th.  Again, the handball intramural date is Wednesday, April 18th.

  • Today for lunch... In the Create line you can have Sweet and Sour 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 Apr 02, 2018 at 9:19 AM