Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

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• Welcome back to another edition of TETV Morning News. Today is Wednesday, February 14.

• In 7th grade news, thanks to the amazing performance in the Rock Paper Scissors tournament, you will enjoy a cross team lunch today. Again, 7th grade will have cross team lunch today! Congratulations and enjoy!

• Thank you! Are you looking for a fun way to spend this Valentine’s season? If so, then come join us on February 23rd for our 7th and 8th grade Valentine’s Day Dance from 6 to 8pm! Tickets are $10 and will be sold in the main lobby before homeroom starting on Tuesday when we return. The money from your tickets will go to support Entertainers and their exciting production of Finding Nemo Jr! Contests will be hosted and prizes will be at stake. Again, this dance is for 7th and 8th graders. So what are you waiting for? Whether you go alone, with friends, or with a special someone, come join us for a night of February fun!
  

• Over the past weekend, the Timothy Edwards Jazz Ensemble traveled to Philadelphia to take part in the National Jazz Festival.  The band performed incredibly well and represented Timothy Edwards with pride.  The band took home an impressive 2nd place at the festival.  Vocal and flute soloist Julia Baron earned the MVP award for the band.  Congratulations to all who participated!
  

• And now for today's cat and dog of the week from the Animal Lovers Matinee! Our cat of the week is...LUCKY!!! Lucky is a cute black 8.5 year old cat. Lucky prefers a household with not a lot of people. She hasn't had experience with other cats or little children. And now for our dog of the week...PANINI!! Panini is a 3 year old mixed breed dog and weighs 42 lbs. She'd like to be the only animal in the house. She enjoys being in her crate. For more information, visit the Our Companions Animal Rescue website! We hope you adopt these cute furbabies!

• February 15th is Random Acts of Kindness Day! It's a day dedicated to spreading joy and positivity throughout our school community and beyond. One way you could participate is to do Acts of Service: Offer to help someone carry their books, hold the door open, or clean up a mess without being asked. Let's make tomorrow a day to remember by spreading kindness everywhere we go! Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can create a culture of kindness in our school. Have a wonderful day, and let's spread some kindness!

• Attention spring sport athletes...registration for spring sports will begin on Thursday, February 15th and will close on Monday, April 1st.  You will need to register on the parent portal and complete the physician statement.  Spring sports include baseball, softball and track and field. Attention baseball players...there will be a mandatory baseball meeting on Thursday, February 22nd for those athletes interested in trying out for the TE baseball team.  The meeting will be held in Room 135 immediately after school and conclude at 3:30pm.  If you need to take the late bus home you can stay after school until 4pm.  
  

• Are you interested in playing volleyball intramurals after school?  If so, please sign up using the Google Form on the TEMS website.  Registration begins today and will close on Tuesday, February 20th or once the first 75 students register.  Please note, Volleyball Intramurals will be held on late bus days as well.  For more information see your PE teachers in the main gym.
  

• Any 8th grader interested in auditioning for the South Windsor High School Show Choir, Choral Spectrum, should join the audition Google Classroom using class code 2b7zjtr. See Mrs. Gasta in room 141 with any questions.

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