Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

• Cougar Week

• Unity day tomorrow. Let's all wear something ORANGE to visibly show that our community wants to prevent bullying, and is united for KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION. So remember to wear something ORANGE tomorrow.
  

• Fit A Thon news . . . Congratulations to Team Evergreen in 6th Grade for being the team to have raised the most so far! Team Crimson is in the lead for 7th grade and Team Pacific is leading the 8th graders.  The team that raises the most will get free Blizzards to Dairy Queen! Make sure to register at our school’s fundraiser website. So far only 10% of TE students are registered and they already raised over $7,800. Just imagine how much money we could raise for our school if everyone participated! Our goal is for each student to raise at least $50.  And remember, the student who raises the most money in each grade wins $100 cash!  Email grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors! Have your parents post it on Facebook!  We have another raffle tomorrow for 3 $30 Gift Cards to Target!!  So make sure you are registered and have at least $30 in donations to be entered into the raffle. You have until 8pm tonight!  Good luck!

• Time is running OUT to register for the 2020 AMC-8 Math Test and ALL the activities in this year's VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS. Register in the Google Classroom using code aj6rciw and complete the registration form. The deadline to register is this Friday October 26th.

• Cougar week - STAR Math Assessment

• This morning you will be participating in our district benchmark, the STAR Math Assessment. All students should log into their homeroom class at 8:50 to participate in a Google Meet and receive directions from their teacher so they can begin the test at 9am. Good luck, stay focused and do your best today.

• TEMS will celebrate Unity Days on Tuesday, October 20th AND on Friday, October 23rd. Let's all wear something ORANGE to visibly show that our community wants to prevent bullying, and is united for KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION. So remember to wear something ORANGE on Tuesday, October 20th and on Friday, October 23rd!

• Time is running OUT to register for the 2020 AMC-8 Math Test and ALL the activities in this year's VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS. Register in the Google Classroom using code aj6rciw and complete the registration form. The deadline to register is this Friday October 23rd.

• Cougar Week. Unity Day!

• Time is running OUT to register for the 2020 AMC-8 Math Test and ALL the activities in this year's VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS. Register in the Google Classroom using code aj6rciw and complete the registration form. The deadline to register is this Friday October 26th.

• The Fit A Thon is making great progress!  Yesterday was the first day of logging in your minutes for your activities!  You have until Oct 30th to do this!  Also send in any pictures of you participating in the Fit A Thon here at the TETV News!  You can send them to [email protected]. We have now raised over $5,585!  Did you know that the student that raises the most in each grade will win a $100 cash prize!!  So Keep up the great work and get those donations in! And now for our second raffle!  Everyone who has raised at least $20 in donations has been entered to win! The first $20 Oakland Pizza gift card goes to _Corey Alemany Grade 6. The second $20 Oakland Pizza gift card goes to _Jillian Yelle Grade 7. The last raffle winner today of a $20 Oakland Pizza gift card is _Shruti Periyasamy Grade 6. Congratulations to all our winners!  You can pick up your prizes in the office after 10am.  Our next drawing will be this Friday morning for three $30 Target gift cards and will include all students that have raised at least $30 or more in donations.  Not registered yet? Be sure to register at our school’s fundraiser website for your chance to win and to support our school!

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•  Cougar Week 

• The Fit A Thon is making great progress!  We have already raised  $5.000!  Did you know that the team that raises the most money during the Fit A Thon earns Free Blizzards from Dairy Queen? Right now the Evergreen Team in 6th Grade  is in the lead but many teams are close behind.  Keep up the great work! And don’t forget, tomorrow we’ll be drawing our Oakland Pizza raffle prize winners! You need to have raised at least $20 in donations by 8pm tonight to be entered. Good luck!

• TEMS will celebrate Unity Days on Tuesday, October 20th AND on Friday, October 23rd. Let's all wear something ORANGE to visibly show that our community wants to prevent bullying, and is united for KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION. So remember to wear something ORANGE on Tuesday, October 20th and on Friday, October 23rd!

• The Fit A Thon is a quarter of the way to reaching our goal of $12,000 raising $3,000!  Congratulations and thank you to those who have already donated. For individual Fit A Thon results, Emory Forko is in the lead for the 6th graders, Payton Beaudreau has raised the most for the 7th graders and Paige Lambert is in the lead for the 8th grade.  Remember, the winner in each grade gets $100 in cash!!! Good luck everyone! And now for our raffle!  Everyone who has raised at least $10 in donations has been entered to win! The first $10 Dairy Queen gift card goes to Brendan Soucy Grade 6. The second $10 Dairy Queen gift card goes to  Bailey Baker Grade 7. The last raffle winner today of a $10 Dairy Queen gift card is Jenna Martin Grade 6. Congratulations to all our winners!  You can pick up your prizes in the office.  Remember the next raffle is Tuesday morning!  Everyone who has raised at least $20 in donations for Fit A Thon by 8pm, Monday night is automatically entered to win one of the three $20 Oakland Pizza gift cards. Not registered yet?  Be sure to register at our fundraiser website for your chance to win and to support our school!

• The SW Teen Center is open to middle school students beginning on October 20^th, on Tuesday and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us at the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the middle school.  Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot for a four-week session, please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-6360. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center.     Twitter- @teen_sw      Remind- @swtc20

• All TEMS Students: join us for the 5th Annual STEAM Olympics - which will be a VIRTUAL SYTEAM OLYMPICS this year. Join the Google classroom, register to compete in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematical activities and competitions including Science Kahoot Quizzes, Coding, Balsa Wood Building, Photography, Environmental ART, Virtual Math Escape Rooms and  the VIRTUAL AMC-8 test will all be included once you register! ALL events will be held via Google MEET with most activities beginning at 3 PM weekdays with each session lasting no more than one hour. Activities will begin the week of October 19th and continue through November 20th. For more information go to the VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS Classroom using code:  aj6rciw or contact Mr. Smith-Horn at [email protected] TODAY!

• Galileo said, "Nature is written in mathematical language." Step into nature and step into TE MathCounts.  Though not quite the same as years past, MathCounts will be just as exciting.  MathCounts will be held virtually.  If you are interested, use the Google Class Code: bu3u6id to join.  It is that simple.  The first "practice" will be posted on Monday, October 26.  For more information ask your math teacher or contact Mrs. Goldman in room 228 or Mr. Denker in room 224.  Don't be shy, check it out.  

• Purple Week - 6th grade Day 2 7th and 8th grade Day 1

• Galileo said, "Nature is written in mathematical language." Step into nature and step into TE MathCounts.  Though not quite the same as years past, MathCounts will be just as exciting.  MathCounts will be held virtually.  If you are interested, use the Google Class Code: bu3u6id to join.  It is that simple.  The first "practice" will be posted on Monday, October 26.  For more information ask your math teacher or contact Mrs. Goldman in room 228 or Mr. Denker in room 224.  Don't be shy, check it out.  

• The SW Teen Center is open to middle school students beginning on October 20^th, on Tuesday and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us at the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the middle school.  Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot for a four-week session, please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-6360. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center.     Twitter- @teen_sw      Remind- @swtc20

• All TEMS Students: join us for the 5th Annual STEAM Olympics - which will be a VIRTUAL SYTEAM OLYMPICS this year. Join the Google classroom, register to compete in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematical activities and competitions including Science Kahoot Quizzes, Coding, Balsa Wood Building, Photography, Environmental ART, Virtual Math Escape Rooms and  the VIRTUAL AMC-8 test will all be included once you register! ALL events will be held via Google MEET with most activities beginning at 3 PM weekdays with each session lasting no more than one hour. Activities will begin the week of October 19th and continue through November 20th. For more information go to the VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS Classroom using code: aj6rciw or contact Mr. Smith-Horn at [email protected] TODAY!

• If you signed up for an after school sport through Parks & Rec, you may store your sports equipment in gym common area B in the upper bleacher area.  This area will be unlocked in the morning and after school for you to drop off and pick up your sports equipment.

• Workshop Wednesday Purple Week

• Galileo said, "Nature is written in mathematical language." Step into nature and step into TE MathCounts.  Though not quite the same as years past, MathCounts will be just as exciting.  MathCounts will be held virtually.  If you are interested, use the Google Class Code: bu3u6id to join.  It is that simple.  The first "practice" will be posted on Monday, October 26.  For more information ask your math teacher or contact Mrs. Goldman in room 228 or Mr. Denker in room 224.  Don't be shy, check it out.  
  

• Orchestra Students: Greetings from Mrs. Roman! I'm looking forward to meeting you all! I will have a meet open after school at 2:15 every day from Thursday 10/8 - Wednesday 10/14 for you to get together with others in the orchestra. We'll discuss the opportunities for playing year-round and answer questions. We'll also do some simple warmups, so get your instrument out, and get ready to groove! All grades, all abilities! Meet code: TEOrchestra20
  

• The SW Teen Center is open to middle school students beginning on October 20^th, on Tuesday and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us at the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the middle school.  Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot for a four-week session, please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-6360. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center.     Twitter- @teen_sw      Remind- @swtc20

• All TEMS Students: join us for the 5th Annual STEAM Olympics - which will be a Virtual STEAM Olympics this year. Join the Google classroom, register to compete in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematical activities and competitions including Science Kahoot Quizzes, Coding, Balsa Wood Building, Photography, Environmental ART, Virtual Math Escape Rooms and  the VIRTUAL AMC-8 test will all be included once you register! All events will be held via Google MEET with most activities beginning at 3 PM weekdays with each session lasting no more than one hour. Activities will begin the week of October 19th and continue through November 20th. For more information go to the VIRTUAL STEAM OLYMPICS Classroom using code: aj6rciw or contact Mr. Smith-Horn at [email protected] TODAY!

•  If you signed up for an after school sport through Parks & Rec, you may store your sports equipment in gym common area B in the upper bleacher area.  This area will be unlocked in the morning and after school for you to drop off and pick up your sports equipment.

• Purple Week Day 3 in 6th Day 5 in 7 and 8th.

• TETV News Walk-a-Thon Update Tuesday October 13th: We have raised $1235 towards our goal of $12,000 since our kick off on Friday. We have had 32 students sign up online and are on their way to helping raise money for our school!  Not registered yet? Be sure to visit the fundraiser website to register and become eligible for our second raffle this Friday Oct 16th!!  . So the winners of our first raffle prize of 3 Starbucks $10 gift cards for being registered is...Megan Rivard Grade 8, Emma Cherubini Grade 8 and Ayden Kennedy Grade 7!!  Congratulations to our first 3 raffle winners! There’s more prizes to come and the earlier you register and raise money, the more chances you have to win, so be sure to register and get donations soon!!  Don't forget your next chance to win will be this Friday Oct 16th!!

• Beginning Tuesday October 13, 2020 All South Windsor students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and a free lunch provided by the school district.  Please stop by the cafeteria on your way into school for your complimentary breakfast and then at lunchtime, stop by your designated serving area to choose your complimentary meal. 

• Orchestra Students: Greetings from Mrs. Roman! I'm looking forward to meeting you all! I will have a meet open after school at 2:15 every day from Thursday 10/8 - Wednesday 10/14 for you to get together with others in the orchestra. We'll discuss the opportunities for playing year-round and answer questions. We'll also do some simple warmups, so get your instrument out, and get ready to groove! All grades, all abilities! Meet code: TEOrchestra20 

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• Cougar Week Day 4

• Today is the official kick off of the TE Fit-a-thon!  The Fit-A-Thon will be the only PTO fundraiser this year which helps to raise money to support the funding of activities and programs that enhance student learning beyond the classroom. Your parents will receive an email  today containing everything you and your parents need to know about the Fit-A-Thon including the website to register.  There are lots of exciting prizes and raffles for students that help make the fundraiser a success and we’ll be sharing updates with you along the way to the fit-a-thon.  You will participate in the Fit-a-thon at home this year by logging in your activity minutes during the Fit-a-thon from Oct 19th-30th  on the website...you can choose to walk, run, ride a bike, dance, play a sport...just be creative! Our first raffle is for all students that have completed the online registration by Monday October 12^th  at 4pm. You will be entered to win one of three $10 Starbucks gift cards that will be chosen during our raffle next Tuesday morning, right here on the TETV News.  The earlier you register, the more chances you have to win, so be sure to register soon!! There are lots more exciting prizes and raffles to come so stay tuned!
  

• Orchestra Students: Greetings from Mrs. Roman! I'm looking forward to meeting you all! I will have a meet open after school at 2:15 every day from Thursday 10/8 - Wednesday 10/14 for you to get together with others in the orchestra. We'll discuss the opportunities for playing year-round and answer questions. We'll also do some simple warmups, so get your instrument out, and get ready to groove! All grades, all abilities! Meet code: TEOrchestra20

• Cougar week Day 3

• National Fluffernutter Day

• Orchestra Students: Greetings from Mrs. Roman! I'm looking forward to meeting you all! I will have a Google Meet open after school at 2:15 every day from Thursday 10/8 - Wednesday 10/14 for you to get together with others in the orchestra. We'll discuss the opportunities for playing year-round and answer questions. We'll also do some simple warmups, so get your instrument out, and get ready to groove! All grades, all abilities! Meet code: TEOrchestra20

• National Bullying Prevention Month - Think before you post. Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, or Kind?