Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

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• Good morning everyone, please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated.

• Welcome back to another edition of TETV Morning News. Today is Tuesday, November 19.

• Get ready for the Slime Showdown! Mark your calendars for Monday, November 25^th, during lunch waves Grade 6 vs. Associate Principal Mr. Clifton Grade 7 vs. Principal Irwin Grade 8 vs. Officer Owens: Students who raised $350 or more will get the ultimate honor of sliming Officer Owens! Passes will be given for grade 6 and 7 students that earned this incentive to come to cafeteria during grade 8 lunch wave. If you’ve been chosen to slime one of our brave volunteers, you’ll be notified during morning announcements on Thursday, November 21^st.The PTO sends a huge THANK YOU to all the students for their hard work, dedication, and support. Let’s make this a showdown to remember! Don’t worry about missing the sliming, because it will be recorded and sent out for all students to see! Who’s ready to get slimy?!

• Dungeons and Dragon Matinee will not meet this week or next week. Our final session will be on Wednesday, December 4th. 

• In the spirit of gratitude, we want to say thank you to our TE school community!!! Please join Ms. Mills after school Monday, December 18th and Thursday, December 21st in the library for a fun time of card making. All are welcome! Please use the provided QR code to sign up if planning to attend.

•  Our CougarTHON fundraiser, Penny Wars, is well underway! But remember, this isn't your typical penny war—this time, we’re encouraging all types of donations, including change and bills! Let’s rally together to raise funds for a fantastic cause - supporting the children at Connecticut Children's Hospital. The team that collects the most money will win a special movie screening in the auditorium. Remember, together we will change kids' health. Together, we can change the future! The last date for donations is Friday November 22nd, so let’s make every penny count! 

• Girls basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, November 25th from 2:45- 4:00; Monday, December 2nd from 2:45 - 4:00 and December 9th, if necessary again from 2:45 - 4:00.  All paperwork must be completed prior to the tryouts dates.  No Exceptions.  All tryouts will be in the main gym.  Please wear comfortable clothing and basketball shoes (or sneakers). All players must have a ride home at 4:00. 

• Boys Basketball tryouts will take place on November 26 and December 4 immediately after school until 4 pm. Please be sure to have all paperwork updated and in the office in order to participate in tryouts.  Also be sure to have ride home for 4:00 or make arrangements for the late bus. More information can be found on the TE Athletics webpage.

• Cheerleading tryouts will take place on December 2nd and December 4th.  It is important for all students to attend on Monday to learn the tryout material in order to be eligible for Wednesday's tryout. If any students have conflicts or concerns, please direct them to see Mrs. Edwards in room 302.

• Calling all Entertainers, both on and off stage. Don't forget! Our informational meeting is this Thursday after school in the auditorium. If you can't make it, join information will be shared on Friday. See you then!

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