Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

• This is a Purple week. It is a Day 1 for all grades. Today will be a remote learning day for students.  Please follow your regular schedule. 

• Black History Month- Spotlight on Misty Copeland
  

• The Teen Center will be hosting a Virtual Paint Night for students on Tuesday, March 16th from 6:30-7:30pm. Lindsey’s Craft Studio will be leading participants through the creation of a dot mandala painting. This event costs $5 but will go towards a painting kit filled with the supplies needed to create your masterpiece. Students can register through Eventbrite until March 1st and more information can be found on our social media accounts. Event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140308507523

• Spirit Day Tomorrow - Flannel Day - Gift card for the best on each team!

• 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 this amazing program. Thank you for your support!

• If you are a grade 8 student interested in applying to Cheney Tech and want to meet with a representative, please email your guidance counselor (Mrs. Lakomy or Mrs. Levrault) by today.  A representative from Cheney Tech will be virtually meeting with interested students on tomorrow. Don't miss this opportunity for information.
  
  
•  Connect with TE thru Social Media! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.  Get the latest TE news and announcements! 

• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 4 for Grade 6 and a Day 5 for Grades 7 & 8. 

• Black History Month- Spotlight on Jesse Owens.
  

• The Teen Center and Youth & Family Services are offering a “Strides for Positive Vibes” walking group. It will take place beginning on March 3rd, and will be the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm. We will meet at a different trail each session, and de-stress from the technology while connecting with nature and getting some fresh air! If you are interested, please call Danielle at the Teen Center or register through Eventbrite.
  

• Attention Entertainers: It's hard to believe, but today is the last rehearsal for the entire cast.  Ms. Lyons will see you on the Meet at 3:00 and you'll be learning choreography for Interjections today. Students playing the characters of Tom, George, Joe, Dori, Dina, Shulie AND JANET also have a Meet with Ms. Sitarz to work on dialogue. Ms. Fisher will also be available for any student needing help or feedback on any song.  Look forward to seeing you then!
  
  
• If you are a grade 8 student interested in applying to Cheney Tech and want to meet with a representative, please email your guidance counselor (Mrs. Lakomy or Mrs. Levrault) by Tuesday, February 9th.  A representative from Cheney Tech will be virtually meeting with interested students on February 10th.
  
• Connect with TE thru Social Media! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.  Get the latest TE news and announcements! 

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

• Black History Month- Spotlight on Katherine Johnson.

• The Teen Center and Youth & Family Services are offering a “Strides for Positive Vibes” walking group. It will take place beginning on March 3rd, and will be the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm. We will meet at a different trail each session, and de-stress from the technology while connecting with nature and getting some fresh air! If you are interested, please call Danielle at the Teen Center or register through Eventbrite.

• Attention all 8th Grade students:  Do you love to sing and dance?  Then you should audition for the South Windsor High School Show Choir, Choral Spectrum. To get started, join the Spectrum Auditions Google Classroom using class code oafbreg. No previous singing or dancing experience is necessary to audition. Email any questions to our chorus teacher, Mrs. Gasta.

• Attention All TE Students: the 2021 TEMS YEARBOOK SURVEY is out and ready for you to participate! Please don't miss this opportunity to include your preferences and opinions in this YEARBOOK!  You can access the survey from our TE Webpage or check out our Twitter feed to find the link. You must be signed into your SW Google Account to take the survey.

• If you are a grade 8 student interested in applying to Cheney Tech and want to meet with a representative, please email your guidance counselor (Mrs. Lakomy or Mrs. Levrault) by Tuesday, February 9th.  A representative from Cheney Tech will be virtually meeting with interested students on February 10th.

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

• Black History Month- Spotlight on Mary Mcleod Bethune

• Attention Entertainers:   Students playing the characters of Tom, George, Joe, Dori, Dina, Shulie AND JANET have a Meet with Ms. Sitarz at 3:00 to work on dialogue.  Ms. Fisher will  also be available for any student needing help or feedback on any song.  Look forward to seeing you then!
  

• Attention All TE Students: the 2021 TEMS YEARBOOK SURVEY is out and ready for you to participate! Please don't miss this opportunity to include your preferences and opinions in this YEARBOOK!  You can access the survey from our TE Webpage or check out our Twitter feed to find the link. You must be signed into your SW Google Account to take the survey.
  

• Attention all 8th Grade students:  Do you love to sing and dance?  Then you should audition for the South Windsor High School Show Choir, Choral Spectrum. To get started, join the Spectrum Auditions Google Classroom using class code oafbreg. No previous singing or dancing experience is necessary to audition. Email any questions to our chorus teacher, Mrs. Gasta.

• Yesterday was our first spirit day of the year and we were off to a great start. The hats were plentiful and we loved seeing all your creativity and personality come through on top of your heads. Our team winners for the best spirit will win a $5 amazon gift card. Winners should check their email for a digital amazon gift card. Our winners are:

Emily Attenello, Sonit Shah, Teagan Purcell, Liam Cayward, Eli Schwartzman, Logan Bennett, Michael Walters, Gurshaan Litt, Sarah Hall, Brendan Soucy and Avery Vencus. 

• Connect with TE thru Social Media! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.  Get the latest TE news and announcements! 

• This week is a Cougar Week. It is a Day 1 for Grade 6 and a Day 2 for Grades 7 & 8 . 
  
  
• Attention all 8th Grade students:  Do you love to sing and dance?  Then you should audition for the South Windsor High School Show Choir, Choral Spectrum. To get started, join the Spectrum Auditions Google Classroom using class code:  oafbreg.  No previous singing or dancing experience is necessary to audition. Email any questions to our chorus teacher, Mrs. Gasta.

• Attention All TE Students: the 2021 TEMS YEARBOOK SURVEY is out and ready for you to participate! Please don't miss this opportunity to include your preferences and opinions in this YEARBOOK!  You can access the survey from our TE Webpage or check out our Twitter feed to find the link. You must be signed into your SW Google Account to take the survey.

• Attention Entertainers:  Today's Google Meet is for students playing the characters of the sun and planets in the song Interplanet Janet.  Mrs. Gulick will be demonstrating how to tie dye shirts for your costume t-shirt.  She looks forward to seeing you at 3:00!  Ms. Fisher will also be available for any student who needs or would like individual help with any song.

• School spirit days are going to take place every Wednesday for the rest of the school year. Show your school spirit and have some fun together participating in weekly themes. Today is our first spirit day and our theme is Hat Day. Prizes will be awarded to those with the most spirit. One winner per team each week. Each winner will receive a $5.00 Amazon gift card that has been donated by our generous PTO. We look forward to seeing your spirit!
  
  
• Connect with TE thru Social Media! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.  Get the latest TE news and announcements! 

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

• Attention all 8th Grade students:  Do you love to sing and dance?  Then you should audition for the South Windsor High School Show Choir, Choral Spectrum. To get started, join the Spectrum Auditions Google Classroom using class code oafbreg. No previous singing or dancing experience is necessary to audition. Email any questions to our chorus teacher, Mrs. Gasta.

• Guitar Club and Ukulele Club will begin on Tuesday 2/9. Please make sure to pick up your instrument. 

• Attention 8th Grade Orchestra students and other 8th grade musicians: Mr. Verrastro from the High School music department will be joining us on a Meet at 2:15 today to review the music class offerings. Use the 8th Grade Orchestra Classroom Meet link. Non-Orchestra students, contact Mrs. Roman to get the meet link. [email protected]. 

• School spirit days are going to take place every Wednesday for the rest of the school year. Show your school spirit and have some fun together participating in weekly themes. Tomorrow is our first spirit day and our theme is Hat Day. Prizes will be awarded to those with the most spirit. One winner per team each week. Each winner will receive a $5.00 Amazon gift card that has been donated by our generous PTO. We look forward to seeing your spirit!
  

• This week is a Purple week, It is a Day 3 for Grade 6 and a Day 5 for Grades 7 & 8. 
  
  
• Attention Entertainers: Today's choreography rehearsal will be to learn Interplanet Janet.  Ms. Lyons looks forward to seeing you on the Meet at 3:00.  Students playing the characters of Tom, George, Joe, Dori, Dina and Shulie should be ready to go at 3:00 with costumes, lighting and backdrop to record scenes with Ms. Sitarz.  See you then!

• We would like to introduce Spirit Wednesdays.  Every Wednesday TE will have a spirit day!  This Wednesday we will kick it off with Hat Day!.  Prizes will be awarded to those with the most spirit.  CLICK HERE to view the complete calendar of Spirit Wednesdays.