Daily Announcements for Timothy Edwards Middle School
- Good Morning TEMS: Next week, Monday through Friday, we will be taking the SBAC tests. We all expect that you will give the test sessions your 100% best effort. Don’t forget that you need to come to school with a fully charged Chromebook each day. Additionally, you need to come in to school with your own headphones/earbuds. If you forgot or lost your earbuds, we have some for purchase at $1.00. These tests help us to determine the best programs for you, collectively and individually. So do your very best. Have a great day and ALWAYS STRIVE FOR FIVE plus ONE!
- Military families help sustain our fighting force - those on whom we depend for the security and safety of our nation. It's not easy for a parent to have a child that is deployed to serve our country and we want to honor the sacrifices these children and their families make. Today we would like to Honor Ben Custer for his service to our country and thank Mrs. Custer for her sacrifice and strength.
- The Timothy Edwards Making Strides Relay for Life team, together with the PTO, is sponsoring a fundraiser with Jersey Mike's restaurant. For every coupon redeemed from the flyer you receive, Jersey Mike's will donate one dollar to our team. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's fundraiser, and money raised goes to research and patient support. Please support our team and visit Jersey Mike's between April 29th and May 5th.
- Jump Start will be held this afternoon. Please bring all of your supplies down to the cafeteria after school.
- If you want to work on your fitness while enjoying some nice weather, sign up for the Spring Running Club. Running club will meet after school on Thursdays in May. If you’re interested, stop by the main office or Ms. Nelson’s room for a form. Forms are due back by Wednesday, May 1st.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Mandarin Chicken, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
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- Military families help sustain our fighting force - those on whom we depend for the security and safety of our nation. It's not easy for children to have a parent that is deployed to serve our country and we want to honor the sacrifices these children and their families make. Today we would like to Honor Tanya Sweeney for her service to our country and thank Brianna for her sacrifice and strength.
- The TEMS baseball team opened up its season at Orchard Hill Park Tuesday afternoon against Tolland with a convincing 13 to zero victory. Ben Balducci picked up the shutout win for the Cougars pitching 5 scoreless innings and retiring the last 13 batters of the game. Offensively, the Cougars were led by Joey Russo with 2 singles and 3 RBI and Colin Heslin with 2 singles and 2 RBI. Sam Pines blasted a double in the gap for an RBI and rookie Zach Gombotz ripped a 2 run single in his first at bat as a Cougar. TE plays at its rival Illing on Thursday afternoon.
- The GSA, Gay-Straight Alliance, will meet after school today in Mrs. Zaugg's room, Room 332. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
- Thank you to all the students who voted for their favorite 2019 Intermediate or Teen Nutmeg Nominee. In our school, the 2019 Intermediate Nutmeg Winner was: Loot by Jude Watson and the 2019 Teen Nutmeg Nominee was Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. Come check out TE’s 2019 Nutmeg Nominee award winners today! Our school’s votes have been submitted to the Nutmeg committee and will count towards the 2019 Nutmeg Intermediate and Teen State winner, which will be announced May 15th. Please note that the 2020 Nutmeg Nominees will be display in our library on May 1st.
- Attention 8th graders interested in the military or law enforcement! We are hosting our April business lunch this Friday with Officer Roy. If you are interested in a career as a police officer or would like to know more about what it is really like to be in the army, navy, air force, or marines, this is your opportunity! Sign up in the counseling department immediately following the morning announcements. Space is limited to the first 15 students.
- If you want to work on your fitness while enjoying some nice weather, sign up for the Spring Running Club. Running club will meet after school on Thursdays in May. If you’re interested, stop by the main office or Ms. Nelson’s room for a form. Forms are due back by Wednesday, May 1st.
- The girls Softball team scored 16 runs in a losing effort to Tolland in their season opener yesterday. Taylor Nisyrios and Ava Shasha led the offense while Maggie Poulin sparkled on defense.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Chicken Parmesan in the Grill line you can have Cheddar Bacon Chicken Melt, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
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- Good morning TEMS- Military families help sustain our fighting force – those on whom we depend for the security and safety of our nation. You know, it’s not easy for children to have a parent that is deployed to serve our country and we want to honor the sacrifices these children and their families make. Governor Ned Lamont has designated the month of April as the Month of the Military Child or PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY KIDS! Tomorrow, April 24th has been designated as the day to thank and honor our military children for their strength and sacrifice – Let us show our support, thanks and appreciation for their strength and sacrifice by wearing the color purple tomorrow – PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY KIDS!
- Additionally, those of you who have a parent in the military, please send me a photo or bring in a photo of your family member in the military. We will show these photos each day for the remainder of the month of April. On behalf of TEMS, thank you to our Military Families!! Have a great day, do your best and Always STRIVE FOR FIVE plus ONE.
- Attention sports fans...this week is opening week for the TEMS spring sports teams. Today is the first game of the season for baseball and softball. Baseball is home today vs. Tolland and softball plays at Tolland. On Thursday, both teams play against Illing. Track opens up their season with a meet on Friday at Tolland. Good luck to all the athletes!!!
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- The GSA, Gay-Straight Alliance, will meet after school this Wednesday, April 24th in Mrs. Zaugg's room, Room 332. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
- Thank you to all the students who voted for their favorite 2019 Intermediate or Teen Nutmeg Nominee. In our school, the 2019 Intermediate Nutmeg Winner was: Loot by Jude Watson and the 2019 Teen Nutmeg Nominee was Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. Come check out TE’s 2019 Nutmeg Nominee award winners today! Our school’s votes have been submitted to the Nutmeg committee and will count towards the 2019 Nutmeg Intermediate and Teen State winner, which will be announced May 15th. Please note that the 2020 Nutmeg Nominees will be display in our library on May 1st.
- Attention 8th graders interested in the military or law enforcement! We are hosting our April business lunch this Friday with Officer Roy. If you are interested in a career as a police officer or would like to know more about what it is really like to be in the army, navy, air force, or marines, this is your opportunity! Sign up in the counseling department immediately following the morning announcements. Space is limited to the first 15 students.
- If you want to work on your fitness while enjoying some nice weather, sign up for the Spring Running Club. Running club will meet after school on Thursdays in May. If you’re interested, stop by the main office or Ms. Nelson’s room for a form. Forms are due back by Wednesday, May 1st.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Chicken Quesadilla, in the Grill line you can have Meatball Sub, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
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- Out of the Blue will meet after school today in room 312 in the Garnet hallway. We will be moving to another location to work, so please be sure to come as soon as possible. All members should please make every effort to attend as we have a lot of work to do.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Chicken Nuggets, in the Grill line you can have Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- How come the little girl cracked after the race? Because an egg beat-er!
- Out of the Blue will meet after school on Monday April 22 in room 312 in the Garnet hallway. We will be moving to another location to work, so please be sure to come as soon as possible. All members should please make every effort to attend as we have a lot of work to do.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Chicken Nachos, in the Grill line you can have BBQ Turkey Sandwich, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- Out of the Blue will meet after school on Monday April 22 in room 312 in the Garnet hallway. We will be moving to another location to work, so please be sure to come as soon as possible. All members should please make every effort to attend as we have a lot of work to do.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- We are excited to share that TEMS donated $445.92 to Pennies for Patients to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! The money raised will help in so many ways, including funding research with the goal of finding a cure for cancer. Thank you to all of the members of the "Be the Change" Club for organizing this fundraiser. A special shout out to the Pacific Team, the Sage Team, the Indigo Team and Mrs. Stamper for collecting the most donations. Thank you all for your support!
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have General Tso's Chicken, in the Grill line you can have Crispy Chicken Club, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- Do you love golf? Or do you want to learn how to play? Please join Mr. Chandler for golf at Willowbrook every Wednesday starting tomorrow. This program is run through the Rec Department, and you can sign up either through the website or in person at the Rec Department. If you have any questions please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym or in room 121. Spots will fill up fast so please don't delay in registering.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Chicken Nuggets, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- Do you love golf? Or do you want to learn how to play? Please join Mr. Chandler for golf at Willowbrook every Wednesday starting April 17th. This program is run through the Rec Department, and you can sign up either through the website or in person at the Rec Department. If you have any questions please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym or in room 121. Spots will fill up fast so please don't delay in registering.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks, in the Grill line you can have BBQ Cheddar Chicken Sandwich, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- Where do math teachers go on vacation? Times The Square. Where do Hornets go on holiday? Sting-apore! Where to Sheep go to relax? The Baaaaaahamas!
- Do you love writing, poetry, drawing, photography, and more. Then you should submit to Out of the Blue, our school’s nationally awarded literary magazine for 7 years in a row!!! You might win 1 of our contests, such as our cover contest, Strive For 5 contest, or even our writing contest. But you have to submit to win! You never know, maybe you could even get an Amazon gift card that is worth at least $20! Just remember to get a form. Forms are located in the main office, the Garnet hallway, and on the TEMS homepage. Did you know that 6th grade Sage team has the most submissions in the whole school! The other 6th grade teams are not far behind. But, 7th grade and 8th grade need to up their game. Remember that all submissions are due, Monday April 15, the day we come back from April Break. Some teachers even will give you extra credit for your submissions. Time is ticking, so please submit. OUT OF THE BLUE NEEDS YOU!!!
- Do you like the weight room? Do you want to enhance your physical fitness? If so, the fitness club is for you. The spring session of the fitness club will be starting after April break. It will be held every Monday and Thursday until 4:00 pm, starting April 15th and ending May 23rd. If you are interested, sign up through the Rec Department starting on April 4th at 8:00 am. There is more information in the girls and boys locker room or you can see Mrs. Giaccone.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. If you received a form for the bike ride this week it is because you signed up for the fall trip that got canceled. Be sure to return the form tomorrow if you want to go because after April vacation the Block Island bike trip will be opened up to all TE students. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Do you love golf? Or do you want to learn how to play? Please join Mr. Chandler for golf at Willowbrook every Wednesday starting April 17th. This program is run through the Rec Department, and you can sign up either through the website or in person at the Rec Department. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym or in room 121. Spots will fill up fast so please don't delay in registering.
- Today for lunch, in the Create line you can have Scrambled Eggs, in the Grill line you can have Crispy Chicken Club, and in the So Deli line you can have your choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
- Do you love writing, poetry, drawing, photography, and more. Then you should submit to Out of the Blue, our school’s nationally awarded literary magazine for 7 years in a row!!! You might win 1 of our contests, such as our cover contest, strive for 5 contest, or even our writing contest. But you have to submit to win! You never know, maybe you could even get an Amazon gift card that is worth at least $20. Just remember to get a form. Forms could be located in the main office, the Garnet hallway, and on the TEMS homepage. Did you know that 6th grade Sage team has the most submissions in the whole school! The other 6th grade teams are not far behind though. But 7th grade and 8th grade need to up their game. Do remember that all submissions are due, Monday April 15, the day we come back from April Break. Some teachers even will give you extra credit for your submissions. You could draw a picture, take a photograph, write a poem, write a story, or draw or write something about what Strive for Five means to you. So please be sure to use your free time over break to work on your submissions, instead of binge watching Netflix. Time is ticking, so please submit. OUT OF THE BLUE NEEDS YOU!!!
- Do you like the weight room? Do you want to enhance your physical fitness? If so, the fitness club is for you. The spring session of the fitness club will be starting after April break. It will be held every Monday and Thursday until 4:00 pm, starting April 15th and ending May 23rd. If you are interested, sign up through the Rec Department starting on April 4th at 8:00 am. There is more information in the girls and boys locker room or you can see Mrs. Giaccone.
- The Outdoor Ed. Club has two final outings coming up this May. The first is a trip to Block Island for a bike ride and the last is to Collinsville to either paddleboard or kayak- students' choice. If you received a form for the bike ride this week it is because you signed up for the fall trip that got canceled. Be sure to return the form tomorrow if you want to go because after April vacation the Block Island bike trip will be opened up to all TE students. Forms for the paddleboarding and kayaking trip are available now in the main office, or you can see Mr. Wilkinson or Ms. Nelson for a form.
- Do you love golf? Or do you want to learn how to play? Please join Mr. Chandler for golf at Willowbrook every Wednesday starting April 17th. This program is run through the Rec Department, and you can sign up either through the website or in person at the Rec Department. If you have any questions please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym or in room 121. Spots will fill up fast so please don't delay in registering.
- Today we are celebrating the LIME Poster Contest Winners. Posters were created in Health classes with the focus on anti-smoking and vaping. The following students were given prizes during the Healthy Living Month celebration. Congratulations! In 3rd place was Victoria Davies, in 2nd place was Jani Ganesh, and in 1st place was Alexis Le. Honorable Mentions go to Lilah Cabahug, Saumya Shekhar, Nkailu Nsakala, Jada Bruce, Jeremy Shiju, Ava Lewis, and Sudeeksha Sajjana.
- Today for lunch, in the create line you can have Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks, in the Grill line you can have Philly Cheese Steak with Peppers and Onions, and in the So Deli line you can have you choice of fresh made deli sandwiches. Have a great day, do your best today and remember to always strive for five!
dmatchett
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