Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 3 for Grade 6 and a Day 2 for Grades 7 & 8.

•  Attention all students taking the late bus. If you need a late bus for after school activities or sports please be sure to sign up on the day of the activity.  The sign up is located in your homeroom.
• SAGA Meeting Thursday afterschool on the stage. 
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• This week is a Cougar week. It is a Day 2 for Grades 6, 7 & 8.

• CLICK HERE to cast your vote for the Viral Video Showdown. 

• Attention all students taking the late bus. If you need a late bus for after school activities or sports please be sure to sign up on the day of the activity.  The sign up is located in your homeroom.

• 8th Grade Orchestra students: we're meeting after school today in the orchestra classroom. Those from home can join the 8th Grade Classroom Meet. See you later.

•  Attention students taking the after school Band Matinee. Thursday's class has been canceled. Please check your google classroom for more information.

• Attention to those in Backyard Games Activity. We will NOT be meeting today. Please check the post in our classroom and make sure you go home at dismissal today.

• Volleyball intramurals are canceled for today. Please go home on your regular bus.

• Intramural Tennis/Pickleball will be held this spring with Mr. Chandler on three consecutive Wednesdays, starting May 12th and ending on May 26th...weather permitting.  Please note, students will either play tennis or pickleball during the session. If interested, please see Mr. Chandler or any other PE teacher for a permission slip, which will be available in the main gym or the main office.  Space will be limited as there are only four courts, so get your permission slip in early. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Chandler in the main gym or in Room 135.

• It’s that time of year again- time to take part in helping choose the 2021 Intermediate and Middle School 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 category to be eligible to vote AND can only vote once per category. Voting will start on Thursday, April 1st  and end on Friday, April 23rd. Cast your vote online by visiting the main LMC page. Make sure you have a say in this year’s Nutmeg Book Award Winner. See Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

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• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 1 for for Grade 6 and a Day 2 Grades 7 & 8.

• Baseball Tryout Information - 6th and 7th Graders Only: Monday, April 19th 2:45 to 4:30 and Tuesday, April 20th - 2:45 to 4:30. 8th Graders Only: Wednesday, April 21st - 2:45 to 4:30 and Thursday, April 22nd - 2:45 to 4:30. 

• Softball tryouts for all grades will begin on Monday, 4/19 from 2:45 to 4:30.  Please check the TEMS website for further information.  

• Attention Students...Volleyball intramurals are back! Volleyball intramurals are free for all students after school from 2:45-4:00.  Sessions will begin after April break.  Six grade students can sign up for Mondays  4/19 and 4/26, and 5/3.  7th grade students can sign up for Wednesdays 4/21, 4/28,and 5/5. 8th grade students can sign up for Thursdays 4/22, 4/29, 5/6. All sessions will be on late bus days. You must take the late bus home or have a ride home at 4:00.  A form can be picked up in the office or down in the gym.  Any questions please see a PE teacher.

• Attention 8th Grade Orchestra students! Our first after school rehearsal is today at 3pm in person in the Orchestra room, or from home on the Classroom Meet. See details in the Google Classroom.

• Parents and Students: As Spring approaches, so does the Yearbook season! Remember to order the TEMS 2021 Yearbook BEFORE the price goes up one last time. Order your book online NOW for $40.00. If you wait to purchase your yearbook in person, you will pay $45.00. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

• It’s that time of year again- time to take part in helping choose the 2021 Intermediate and Middle School 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 category to be eligible to vote AND can only vote once per category. Voting will start on Thursday, April 1st  and end on Friday, April 23rd. Cast your vote online by visiting the main LMC page. Make sure you have a say in this year’s Nutmeg Book Award Winner. See Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

• Today's Spirit is Hawaiian Shirt Day. 

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• This week is a Cougar week. It is a Day 1 for for Grade 6 and a Day 3 Grades 7 & 8.

• Attention all spring athletes...spring sports registration is now open until April 2nd.  You must register online.  Spring sports include boys and girls track, softball and baseball.  Please visit the athletics registration page for more information.

• Spring sports are back! Track and Field is where it's at!  You can compete in sprinting, long-distance running, hurdles, throwing, and jumping events.  Tryouts for GIRLS will be held on Monday, April 5th and Wednesday, April 7th. Tryouts for BOYS will be held on Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 8th.  All tryouts will run from 2:40-4:30 after school.  Late buses will be available every day EXCEPT Tuesday. Please make plans to come for BOTH scheduled tryout days.  All physicals must be up to date and permission forms completed by Friday, April 2nd.  You can fill out forms online on the TE Athletics page through the parent portal.  Please also get your spring sports payment into the main office before tryouts.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Millard or Mrs. Edwards or stop by Room 332 or 258 to see the coach.  See you at tryouts!!!

• The Teen Center will be adjusting their middle school drop-in hours to accommodate the new school schedule beginning on April 5th. We will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:45-5pm. If you’re interested in reserving a spot, contact the Teen Center Coordinator Danielle at 860-648-6360.

• During April break, the Teen Center will be having two special events to celebrate your April vacation. On Tuesday, April 13th we will be having an ice-cream party and minute to win it games from 12-3pm. On Friday, April 16th we will be having a pizza party and tie-dye, also from 12-3pm. Flyers will be sent out soon but RSVP to Danielle if you’re interested! 860-648-6360.

• Good Morning, TE! Today you will be taking another Having a Voice survey and this one is for our school district administrators and superintendent, so it is an excellent opportunity for your opinions and thoughts to be shared. All students at TE and South Windsor High School will be surveyed. Please log in to your Having a Voice Google Classroom after announcements this morning. There will not be a lunch discussion group after this survey, however, we will have one more for you next month! Thank you! Mrs. Dowty and Mrs. Jennings.

• Women’s History Month Spotlight: Amelia Earhart was a female pilot born on July 24 1837. She was born in Atchison, Kansas, in the home of her maternal grandfather. She was the first female to fly alone across the Atlantic ocean. She was not just a pilot but also wrote a few books about her flying experience. She was a brave woman with a passion for flying, and that took her to outstanding heights in history. Thank you to Taylor Zanelli for putting together the information for these spotlights on women’s history!

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• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 4 for for Grade 6 and a Day 3r Grades 7 & 8.

• Attention ALL 8th Grade Students: Put on your Class of 2021 Sweatshirt and take a selfie for the TEMS 2021 Yearbook.  Make history alone, or with each other, and send it to Ms. Gravell at [email protected], ASAP!

• Attention all spring athletes...spring sports registration is now open with the deadline being April 2nd.  You must register online.  Spring sports include boys and girls track, softball and baseball.  Please visit the athletics registration page for more information.

• A big thank you to the 389 students and staff who voted in round 3 of the 2021 March Madness Book Brackets! Please continue to cast your vote in the fourth and final round by clicking on the March Madness Book Bracket link off of the LMC page and then on the Round 4 voting link.  Voting for round four will end Friday, March 26th at noon. You don’t have to have read the books; just vote for the title whose summary sounds the most interesting.  If you are interested in any of the titles, come to the library to check out the print copy or go to Destiny Discover to check out the eBook or e-audio.  Check out the Padlet on all 16, 2021 March Madness Book Bracket titles, which can be found on both the March Madness Book Bracket page and the Reading Suggestions page. Don’t get left out on the sidelines; make sure you have your say in this year’s March Madness book winner! Please see or email Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

• Spirit day is today - Dress as your favorite hero!

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• This week is a Cougar week. It is a Day 3 for Grades 6, 7 & 8.

• A big thank you to the 407 students and staff who voted in round 2 of the 2021 March Madness Book Brackets! Please continue to cast your vote in round 3 by clicking on the March Madness Book Bracket link off of the LMC page and then on the Round 3 voting link.  Voting for round three will end Friday, March 19th at noon. You don’t have to have read the books; just vote for the title whose summary sounds the most interesting.  If you are interested in any of the titles, come to the library to check out the print copy or go to Destiny Discover to check out the eBook or e-audio.  Check out the Padlet on all 16, 2021 March Madness Book Bracket titles, which can be found on both the March Madness Book Bracket page and the Reading Suggestions page. Don’t get left out on the sidelines; make sure you have your say in this year’s March Madness book winner! Please see or email Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

• Today all students should take the “Having a Voice” survey right after announcements. Please log into your “Having a Voice” classroom and share your thoughts with us! Thank you!

• Attention all 6th and 7th Graders!  Have your parents talked to you about the form in PowerSchool they need to complete by Friday? It is time to plan for next year.  Your parents need to complete the form letting us know which music class you want to take next year.  6th graders you must also select which world language, French or Spanish, you want to take. Additionally, the form will let you know which math class you are recommended for. Talk to your parents today about it! It must be done by Friday of this week!!!

• Today is Spirit Day - Green Day
  

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• This week is a Purple week. It is a day 3 for Grade 6 and a day 4 for Grades 7 & 8.

• A big thank you to the 427 students and staff who voted in round 1 of 2021 March Madness Book Brackets! Please continue to cast your vote in round 2 by clicking on the March Madness Book Bracket link off of the LMC page and then on the Round 2 voting link.  Voting for round two will end Friday, March 12th at noon. You don’t have to have read the books; just vote for the title whose summary sounds the most interesting.  If you are interested in any of the titles, come to the library to check out the print copy or go to Destiny Discover to check out the eBook or e-audio. Don’t get left out on the sidelines; make sure you have your say in this year’s March Madness book winner! Please see or email Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

• Attention 8th Graders: The second trimester ends on March 12. It’s time to hand in your missing or incomplete work, see a teacher for extra help, and give a little extra effort to finish strong this trimester!

• Today is Spirit Day Wednesday - Tie Dye Day!

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• This week is a Cougar week. It is a day 2 for Grade 6 and a day 4 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• March is Women's History Month. Women's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of history in a variety of fields. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are offering an after school enrichment opportunity for students to engage in a program with the CT Women’s Hall of Fame, on either 3/10 or 3/18 (same program is offered twice). CLICK HERE to learn more. 

• It’s time to check out and vote for the 2021 March Madness Book Brackets! To cast your vote, CLICK HERE. You don’t have to have read the books; just vote for the title whose summary sounds the most interesting.  If you are interested in any of the titles, come to the library to check out the print copy or go to Destiny Discover to check out the eBook or e-audio. Voting for the first round will end at the close of the school day on Friday, March 5th. Don’t get left out on the sidelines; make sure you have your say in this year’s March Madness book winner! Please see or email Mrs. Longo if you have any questions. For more information on the 2021 Nutmeg Nominees, check out these two Padlets, which can be found on the main LMC page:
  

Padlet for 2021 Middle School Nutmeg Nominees
Padlet for 2021 Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees

• Spirit Day today - Work Out Gear!

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• This week is a Purple week.  It is a Day 1 for Grade 6 and a Day 4 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• Black History Month- Spotlight on Sojourner Truth

• Is winter weather getting you down?  Tired of the cold and snow?  No worries, this is a GREAT time to challenge yourself to read some of the exceptional titles on the 2021 Intermediate and Middle School Nutmeg Nominee lists!  Voting for your favorite 2021 Nutmeg Nominees will take place at the beginning of April, so NOW is the time to get cozy with a book and READ!  Please note, to be eligible to vote, you have to have read at least one or more titles from either group of nominees.  You can check out a print copy from the LMC or check out the digital version within Destiny Discover. If you aren’t sure how to access the digital version, watch the video on the LMC page under “How to Videos.”   If you are checking out a print copy, please make sure that your teacher calls before coming down to the library. For more information on the 2021 Nutmeg Nominees, check out these two Padlets, which can be found on the LMC page, under Reading Suggestions. 
  

Padlet for 2021 Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees:https://padlet.com/elongo6/83wqvlc0s62qyjlp 

Padlet for 2021 Middle School Nutmeg Nominees:https://padlet.com/elongo6/hht5yju70jjp34nn

• Be the Change Club is raising money towards the PJ Program. The PJ Program is a non-profit organization that collects new PJs and books to donate to foster kids. Our goal is to collect $250 by the end of February. Online donations are accepted. CLICK HERE to support for this amazing program.

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• This week is a Cougar week. It is a Day 4 for all grades.

• Black History Month- Spotlight on John Roberts. 

• Attention Entertainers: Please post a headshot of yourself in the Entertainers Google Classroom so we can include it in the video credits by Friday. There will be a dialogue rehearsal for students playing the characters of Tom, George, Joe, Dori, Dina, and Shulie today at 3:00.  Ms. Sitarz looks forward to seeing you then!
  

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