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  • What do you get when you divide a pumpkins circumference by it's diameter? Pumpkin Pie!
  • Hey TE. Want to get one of those awesome team t shirts you voted on? Well you have two more days to order a TEMS team t shirt. The link is on the school webpage!  Order today, as the store closes Monday morning!
  • Attention All TEMS Students, Parents, and Staff: The TEMS 2020 Yearbook is already on SALE right now!  Don't miss the Back to School price of $35.00! This Special Sale price of $35.00 only lasts until October 25th, so order your book today right from our TEMS webpage!

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Mashed Potato Bowl, in the Grill line you can have Turkey Cheddar Pretzel 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 27, 2019 at 12:05 PM
  
  • Attention all 6th graders interested in applying to become a Peer mediator: Please see the Social Studies teacher on your team if you'd like to fill out an application. Applications are due NO LATER than Friday, October 4th. Any incomplete applications will not be processed. So please be sure that you have filled it out completely. Have a great day!
  • TE Matinee continues this afternoon with Relay for Life, meeting with Mrs. Cassidy, in room 341 directly after school.  See you there!

  • Attention all field hockey players... a reminder that today and tomorrow's practice is until 4:00. Please have a ride home at 4:00 or take the late bus home. 
  • Attention All TEMS Students, Parents, and Staff: The TEMS 2020 Yearbook is already on SALE right now!  Don't miss the Back to School price of $35.00! This Special Sale price of $35.00 only lasts until October 25th, so order your book today right from our TEMS webpage!
  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Pasta with Meatballs, in the Grill line you can have Turkey Corn Dog 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 25, 2019 at 9:06 AM
  
  • Another congratulations goes out to the girls cross country team for their win against JFK yesterday.  Shennyn Giannelli was up front and all alone crossing the finish in just over 11 minutes.  Molly Caron pushed her way into the second position overall followed by Taylor Lord in third, both helping the team to their 15 to 47 win.  Two standout runs were made by 6th graders Sophia Gordon and Sophia Holovatska, who both moved up several positions within the team rankings.  The cougars look forward to the Harry Geraghty Invitational this Saturday at Nevers Park.  Good luck to all runners this weekend!  Just a reminder, there will be no cross country practice today, so please go home on your regular buses.

  • Attention all basketball fans! The 9th annual Kenny Offiaeli 3 on 3 tournament will be held on Friday November 8th in the main gym from 5:30-8:00. Forms are available in the girls and boys locker rooms.  All forms are due to the main office by Friday October 18th!  More information will be provided in your PE classes.  

  • Monday afternoon was hot and humid but it wasn't able to stifle the boys cross country team, as they traveled to Enfield to notch their second victory of the season.  Sean Habeeb ran a smart race to pull away for the overall victory and Carlo Papa ran a great race to secure a third place finish and help the Cougars to a 19 to 43 win over JFK.  Blake Wool went out fast and finished well with an 8th place finish and Junior Heredia cruised in for a top 15 placement.  Elijah Chaimovitch showed smooth finishing speed by passing a couple JFK runners in the final moments even with only one good eye.  The boys will be back in action Saturday morning at Nevers park for their first invitational meet of the season.

  • TE Field Hockey team played their first game of the season at JFK of Enfield. The Patriots first drive came up quick but the Cougars defense shut them down with leadership of goalie Angelina Bellizzi. TE took control of the game shortly after with a quick goal by Rachel Turrer.  Scoring second for the Cougars was Abby Bergstrom, her first of two on the day. Avery Yelle scored twice, including a beautiful one time rocket shot with an assist by Rachel Turrer. Also scoring was Hailey Deptula, Sarah Stoddard, Meredith Pinto and Jillian Yelle. TE finished with a score of 9-0, Angelina Bellizzi was credited with the shutout. In the second game TE came out with a 0-0 tie. Playing well for the cougars was Caroline Jacobs, Izzy Dzubin, Kaleigh Aparo and Grace Perkins. Elsa Gately was credited with the shutout in her first appearance in goal. TE plays Suffield at home on Thursday. Come out and support the cougars!!
  • Attention All TEMS Students, Parents, and Staff: The TEMS 2020 Yearbook is already on SALE right now!  Don't miss the Back to School price of $35.00! This Special Sale price of $35.00 only lasts until October 25th, so order your book today right from our TEMS webpage!

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have French Toast Sticks, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 24, 2019 at 2:09 PM
  
  • Good morning! Do you like to help others solve problems? Are you a good listener who can listen without taking sides? Are you a positive role model? Are you trustworthy and can you keep confidentiality? Do you take peoples' problems seriously? If you have answered yes to all, then it sounds like you may be interested in filling out an application to become a Peer Mediator. It’s that time of year for any 6th grader who’s interested in becoming a Peer mediator to apply now! Not sure what to do? Well, first of all, you need to complete a Peer Mediation Application Packet which you can get from your Social Studies teacher on your team. When the application is fully completed, your counselor or Social Studies teacher will turn it in for you to Mrs. Zalaski. Next, you will be contacted for an interview. After the interviews have taken place and all applications have been processed, you will be notified as to whether or not you have been selected to serve as a TEMS Peer Mediator.  Applications should be turned in NO LATER THAN Friday, October 4th. Good luck to all applicants!
  • All students who are interested in working on the 2020 TEMS Yearbook should stop by Ms. Gravell's room, 123, for an application. Our first meeting of the year will be today right after school in room 123. We will be choosing the cover design for the book at today's meeting.

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Orange Glazed Chicken, in the Grill line you can have Italian Chicken Parm Sandwich and in the So Deli one you can have your choice of deli sandwiches. Have a good day and do your best to strive for five!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 23, 2019 at 8:16 AM
  
  • Some iceberg lettuce, a faucet, and a tomato are running a race together.  The lettuce was ahead, the faucet was running, and the tomato was trying to catch up!
  • ONE word CAN have more of an impact than you can ever imagine! SO Beginning Monday… we are going to START WITH HELLO! Hi, Hola, Nameste, Konnichiwa, Hello, Ciao, Bonjour, Aloha, Howdy! All this week, we are going to have some fun making connections! In homeroom on Monday morning, you will be given a name tag. Please print your name on it and wear it all day. Say HELLO to EVERYONE you see on Monday! On Tuesday, make sure that you check out the Pinwheels for Peace display in front of TE. This reminds us to share peace and kindness with each other. Stay tuned for more activities throughout the week…  Let’s bring people together by simply saying HELLO to everyone!
  • Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? TEMS students are welcome at the SW Teen Center on Friday nights from 6:00-9:15 pm.  The teen center has games you can play, activities, pool tables, foosball and air hockey.  Snacks are available to purchase.  Parents must fill out a registration form when they drop you off.  This Friday 9/20 is opening night.  Hope to see you there!

  • The lady Cougars hosted their first home game of the season vs. Tolland yesterday afternoon. The game proved to be a true battle as both teams were fit and worked extremely hard. The Cougars struck first as Leighana Ferrabelo slotted a goal into the bottom corner to take the lead. The Cougars played exceptional in the first half with great passing in the midfield from Isabelle Beaulieu, Elise Suffish, Sam Grodovich, and Emerson Iacovelli. Shots on goal in the first half came from Arden Sansom and Katelyn Roux, with a few coming close to finding the back of the net. In the second half, the tides turned as Tolland found the net twice bringing the score to 2-1. Despite the outcome, the Cougars deserve much of the praise for all their hard work including amazing defensive efforts from Haley Testa, Sidney Montana, Huntyr Courtois, and Mikayla Evans. Goalkeeper Haley Butler recorded 12 saves on the day. The Cougars match up against JFK at home next Tuesday. Come out and support the team!

  • The Timothy Edward boys soccer team were back in action last night taking on the Tolland Eagles. The game was back and forth all night, however, the Cougars came out on top by the score of 2-1. The Cougars scored goals in both halves. The first was by Naol (Na-hol) Nifessa off a nice feed from Jake Gattuso. The Eagles scored a mere two minutes later bringing the score line to 1-1. The second half, the Eagles poured it on, however, the back line of Eric Montes de Oca, Vaughn Bizier, Jacob Gordon, and Alex Ezedine thwarted every opportunity they had. Jude Gonzalez made an appearance in goal and made three saves on the night. The second goal was scored by Taylor Legault of another feed from Gattuso. The Cougars are now 2-0 on the season. Congrats on the great win.

  • All students who are interested in working on the 2020 TEMS Yearbook should stop by Ms. Gravell's room, 123, for an application. Our first meeting of the year will be next Monday, September 23rd, right after school in room 123. We will be choosing the cover design for the book at that first meeting!

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Sloppy Joe, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 20, 2019 at 9:00 AM
  
  • Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? TEMS students are welcome at the SW Teen Center on Friday nights from 6:00-9:15 pm.  The teen center has games you can play, activities, pool tables, foosball and air hockey.  Snacks are available to purchase.  Parents must fill out a registration form when they drop you off.  This Friday 9/20 is opening night.  Hope to see you there!

  • Congrats to the girls cross country team on their 22 to 39 victory over Ellington Tuesday.  The cougars took 8 of the top 10 positions with 6th grader Shennyn Giannelli finishing 1st overall in a time of 12 minutes and 12 seconds.  Alyssa Drenga left an Ellington runner in her wake with an intense kick up the final hill of the course coming in 3rd overall with Riley Baker not far behind in 5th place.  Rachel Richard had a strong performance at the finish as she out sprinted an Ellington runner at the last second.  The team looks forward to their next meet at JFK this Monday.  Good luck, ladies! 

  • The boys cross country team had their first meet of the season on Monday afternoon, and if this race was an indication of things to come, the team should have an outstanding season.  TE traveled to the hilly Ellington course and came out looking impressive as Sean Habeeb flew down the finishing hill to take the overall victory, with Aidan Walsh right on his heels.  The Cougars, sporting their shiny new uniforms, had 10 of the first 12 runners to cross the line, as TE took the 21 to 40 victory. Colin Grip, Ollie Durbois, and Max Plunske rounded out the top 5 for the team, and Stewart Christophel ran to a solid 14th place finish as the first 6th grader to finish. The boys are back in action on Monday afternoon when they travel to Enfield to face JFK. 

  • All students who are interested in working on the 2020 TEMS Yearbook should stop by Ms. Gravell's room, 123, for an application. Our first meeting of the year will be next Monday, September 23rd, right after school in room 123. We will be choosing the cover design for the book at that first meeting!

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Sloppy Joe, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 19, 2019 at 8:14 AM
  
  • Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? TEMS students are welcome at the SW Teen Center on Friday nights from 6:00-9:15 pm.  The teen center has games you can play, activities, pool tables, foosball and air hockey.  Snacks are available to purchase.  Parents must fill out a registration form when they drop you off.  This Friday 9/20 is opening night.  Hope to see you there!

  • The lady Cougars made their debut away yesterday afternoon vs Illing. The Cougars dominated play and took away the victory 8-0. Arden Samson led the score sheet with a hat trick and one assist on the day. Leighana Ferrabelo, Katelyn Roux, both slotted two on the day, and Emerson Iacovelli rounded out the total with an amazing corner kick that swerved in around the goalkeeper. Additional assists came from Sidney Montana and Leighana Ferrabelo. Play of the game came from the goal keeper Haley Butler who assisted Samson off an amazing punt through the Illing defense. Outstanding play came from Hailey Testa, Huntyr Courtois, Mikayla Evans, Ritika Abburi, as well as superb passing from Isabelle Beaulieu, Sam Grodovich, and Elise Suffish. Players making their debut in the Cougar uniform included Julia Jaworski, Ashley Zanelli, Christianna Macchi, Mia Ruiz, Sam Roux, Cassie Polansky, and Ava Hapkiewicz. The Lady Cougars look forward to seeing you at our first home game this Thursday vs Tolland.

  • Attention all band students: Please report directly to the auditorium for class today.  Please bring your Chromebook and headphones.  You will need headphones to complete the assignment.  Mr. Marci's Music Matrix class should report directly to their usual music matrix room.
  • Attention all TEMS band, orchestra or chorus students wishing to be a part of the award winning TEMS Jazz Ensemble;  audition music is now available.  Band members should log onto Google Classroom for information, while orchestra and chorus students should see their music teacher for the Jazz Band Google Classroom code.  Hurry, auditions are next week!  The band has a special need for piano players who take private lessons.  If that sounds like you - please audition!
  • All students who are interested in working on the 2020 TEMS Yearbook should stop by Ms. Gravell's room, 123, for an application. Our first meeting of the year will be next Monday, September 23rd, right after school in room 123. We will be choosing the cover design for the book at that first meeting!

  • The TE boys soccer team was in action last night taking on the Illing Rams of Manchester.  It was a gorgeous day for a game and the home team didn't disappoint.  Jake Gattuso led off the scoring onslaught six minutes into the contest.  Mason Layaw then assisted on a ball to Monteserin just one minute later making it 2-0.  Vaughn Bizier added a third before half time.  In the second half, Gattuso found the net two more times and Monteserin added his second of the game.  Illing score off a penalty in the second half but didn't trouble returning keeper Joey Bemis in goal that often.  The Cougars play on Thursday night at Tolland in the CRAL.
  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Chicken Nuggets, in the Grill line you can have Turkey Hot Dog 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 18, 2019 at 12:53 PM
  
  • Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? TEMS students are welcome at the SW Teen Center on Friday nights from 6:00-9:15 pm.  The teen center has games you can play, activities, pool tables, foosball and air hockey. Snacks are available to purchase.  Parents must fill out a registration form when they drop you off.  This Friday 9/20 is opening night.  Hope to see you there!

  • Attention all band students.  Please report directly to the auditorium for class today.  Please bring your Chromebook and headphones.  You will need headphones to complete the assignment.  Mr. Marci's Music Matrix class should report directly to their usual music matrix room.

  • Attention all TEMS band, orchestra or chorus students wishing to be a part of the award winning TEMS Jazz Ensemble;  audition music is now available.  Band members should log onto Google Classroom for information, while orchestra and chorus students should see their music teacher for the Jazz Band Google Classroom code.  Hurry, auditions are next week!  The band has a special need for piano players who take private lessons.  If that sounds like you - please audition!
  • The results of the team t-shirt contests are in. A big congratulations goes out to the Team T-shirt design contest winners. These winners get a free team t shirt- just tell your homeroom teacher you size. All ordering will be done online and the link for the online store will go on the TE website on Wednesday 9/18. So lets all show our team spirit by getting one of these limited edition designs. 

Team Winners
Lime: Trusun Foster
Evergreen: Lauren Ledger
Sage: Prakayla Shri
Garnet: Avery Anziano
Ruby: Brent Jenks
Scarlet: Sneh Detroja
Cobalt: Kami Tarantino
Pacific: Ansh Getiya

  • All students who are interested in working on the 2020 TEMS Yearbook should stop by Ms. Gravell's room, 123, for an application. Our first meeting of the year will be next Monday, September 23rd, right after school in room 123. We will be choosing the cover design for the book at that first meeting!

  • Any students who auditioned for TETV News and did not yet receive their letters with results, please stop by the news room directly after the morning announcements to get you letter.

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks, in the Grill line you can have Bacon Cheese Burger 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 17, 2019 at 10:33 AM
  
  • Do you like the weight room?  Do you want to enhance your physical fitness? If so, the fitness club is for you.  The fall session of the fitness club will be starting on Monday, September 16th.  It will be held every Monday and Thursday until 4:00 pm, starting September 16th and ending October 31st.  If you are interested, sign up through the Rec Department right now.  Spots are filling up.  There is more information in the girls and boys locker room or you can see Mrs. Giaccone.

  • The Chromebook Help Desk is open for business. Help desk hours are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 to noon. The Help Desk is located in room 376.

  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have General Tso's Chicken, in the Grill line you can have BBQ Cheddar Chicken 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!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 16, 2019 at 8:25 AM
  
  • Signups have begun for the Timothy Edwards After School Matinee, better known as T.E.A.M.  This year we are offering a variety of classes including: Movie Matinee, Car Club, Board Games, Relay for Life, Kickball and Capture the Flag, and Origami.   Be sure to sign up with or without a friend to have some fun this Fall!   STEAM for Girls, Woodworking and Afternoon at the Teen Center are filled and are no longer available.

  • Attention all sixth graders: Your permission slips for the Hartford Marathon Foundation field trip are due today! If you need a new copy check Google Classroom or pick one up in the gym.  

  • Are you interested in acceptance and equality for all? A new club, the GSA, which stands for Gay-Straight Alliance, will be having its first meeting on Wednesday, September 18th.The GSA at TE provides a safe and welcoming space for any student who wants to talk about issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.  It does not matter how you identify; anyone can attend and everyone is welcome. If you have any questions about the GSA, please see Mrs. Gulick in Room 352 (Indigo Team). We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting on Wednesday, September 18th.

  • Do you like the weight room?  Do you want to enhance your physical fitness? If so, the fitness club is for you.  The fall session of the fitness club will be starting on Monday, September 16th.  It will be held every Monday and Thursday until 4:00 pm, starting September 16th and ending October 31st.  If you are interested, sign up through the Rec Department right now.  Spots are filling up.  There is more information in the girls and boys locker room or you can see Mrs. Giaccone.

  • Late buses are available every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for students staying for after school activities ending at 4:05 pm. All students planning on taking a late bus should stop by the late bus map posted in front of the main office. If you need help reading the map or locating your bus number, please see someone in the office.

  • Please make sure to hand in your pinwheels for peace this morning before you leave home room.  
  • Today for lunch in the Create line you can have French Toast Sticks, in the Grill line you can have Chicken Cordon Bleu Pretzel Sandwich and in the So Deli line you have your choice of deli sandwiches. Have a good day and do your best to strive for five!
Posted by dmatchett  On Sep 13, 2019 at 10:12 AM
  
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