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 Monday, November 25.

• This year’s fundraiser was such a blast, and thanks to everyone’s amazing efforts, we exceeded our goal! Because of your hard work, the PTO was able to add 24 Dairy Queen Gift cards to raffle off. Way to go, everyone! Don’t forget today is the Slime Showdown! Here’s the sliming schedule:
  • Grade 6: Mr. Clifton gets slimed during their lunch wave.
  • Grade 7: Principal Irwin will be slimed during lunch.
  • Grade 8: Students who raised $350 or more will have the honor of sliming Officer Owens!

  All the sliming fun will be recorded and shared with all students at a later date. Get ready for a messy and memorable day! Congratulations to all of our students on winning a $10 Gift Card to Dairy Queen! The following students can pick up your Gift Cards in the Office! Brenna Klaus, Amelia Ottey, Layla Holmes, Lucas Leacu, Aubrie Velasquez, Jameson Tracy,  Claire Kaminski,  McKenna Craig, Edwin Lassman, Kennedy Smith,Nathan Ottey, Jackson Lydecker, Rhya Brannon, Arianna Polmatier, Cara Bukowski, Sara Sasenaraine,  Owen warner,  Isabelle Cushing,  Jacob Edwards, Allie Scott,  Gianna Larocca, Adam Bardsley and Tyler Lepak. 

•  Congratulations to the four FIRST Lego League teams that competed this weekend in their Lego League Qualifier in Wolcott, Connecticut. Teams worked hard to design and build robots to compete in a game called Submerged. The teams that competed were the Lego Kougars, Robo Divers, Titanic Sharks and the South Windsor Seals. The Lego Kougars won the judges award and are officially qualified for the state tournament that will be held on December 14th. If you see Sanjay V, Sailesh V, Kavin E, Sai T, Aadhya K, Krithik V, Advik S, Dip R or Anumitha V make sure you congratulate them. 

• Reminder for all Entertainers: Sign ups and payment are due NOW to Mrs. Leveille or Ms. Carver. Please submit your materials before the holiday break!

• New Chromebook Help Desk Hours will begin after Thanksgiving Break.  The new hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:45am-12:00pm. If you borrowed a Chromebook, please continue to return the device to the Help Desk at the end of the day.

• Our CougarTHON Penny Wars has been extended through Tuesday, November 26th! This is your last chance for your team to win a movie in the auditorium! Remember, all types of donations, including change and bills, are being accepted! So let’s rally together to raise funds for a fantastic cause - supporting the children at Connecticut Children's Hospital. Together we will change kids' health. Together, we can change the future! Let’s make every penny count! 

• Girls basketball tryouts will be held today 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.

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