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TMS Enews 4/8/22

Posted on: April 8, 2022



TALAWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL 

ENews 4/8/22

School News and Information:

 

Parents,

 

UPCOMING DATES:  

 

 

April 4 - April 22 - Air Testing (State Testing)

April 11 - TMS Builders Club - Media Center 3:15pm to 4:15pm

April 12 - Cookie Dough Pickup (3:15pm to 7pm) - Cafeteria

April 15 - No School - Conference Exchange Day

April 18 - No School - Teacher Work Day

April 21 - TSD Board Meeting - THS PAC 7pm

April 22 - 4th Qtr Interims home with students

May 3 - No School ~ Teacher In-service Day

May 3 - TMS Choir Concert - THS PAC 7PM

May 4 - 8th Grade Band Concert - THS PAC - 7pm

May 5 - TMS & THS Orchestra Concert - THS PAC - 7pm

May 7 - Music in the Parks - 7th & 8th  grade Band, Choir & Orchestra students

May 10 – TMS Gamers Club - Room 2023:15pm to 4:15pm

May 11 - TMS Beginning Band Concert THS PAC - 6:30pm

May 13 - 8th grade Dance - (7pm to 9pm) Cafeteria 

May 17 thru May 20 - 8th grade trip to DC

May 19 - TSD Board Meeting - THS PAC - 7pm

May 23, 24 & 25 - 6th grade trip to Glen Helen (day trips)

May 26 - Last day of school

 

 

 

TMS Families:   Our State Testing for Math and Science is up next!   Math testing dates are Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday April 14.   Science (grade 8 only) is set for Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21.  

 

Students should bring their chromebooks fully charged each day (we do not have many extra).   

 

 

THS SUMMER SCHOOL IS APPROACHING!

 

To register for summer school, click here.  Guidance will be contacting you if there is a requirement or need to attend.   Current 8th grade students can register for high school health class by using the above link.TMS

 

 

 

 

Teacher Appreciation week is May 2 - May 6.  Student Council is organizing snacks and treats for the teachers and staff on Friday, May 6.  If you would like to bring in a treat, please use the sign up genius link below.  We greatly appreciate your help and support!  

All treats/snacks should be brought to TMS before 10:45 A.M. on May 6.  

 

Thank you!!  

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044ea8ad2aa6f49-teacher

 

 

TSD Lunch Program

The National Lunch Program ENDS after the 2021-2022 school year.   Please note this information when planning for next year.  Parents, the Free/Reduced Lunch Application will need to be completed (in Final Forms) for your family to be considered.    More information to follow.

 

 

The Talawanda School District celebrates the 120th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, by joining the community on April 12th for “Education and Sharing Day.” The City of Oxford has also shared a declaration and proclamation for this event (see attached).  This day is devoted to recognizing the importance of education and sharing in the lives of our students.

 

For More Information

 

 

Attention all parents of 6th grade students

 

All students entering the 7th grade in the fall of 2022 are required by Ohio School Law to show proof of the following immunizations BEFORE the start of the school year:

 

    Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine

 

      MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine

 

Please check with your medical provider to see if your student has had these immunizations.   You can have them fax the updated shot record directly to the school at 513.273.3303.

 

If your student has not had these immunizations, please contact your doctor of the Health Department to schedule an appointment.  The Health Department provides vaccines for a nominal charge.  No one will be denied vaccination at the Health Department for inability to pay.

 

These vaccines can be obtained at any time from now until the first day of 7th grade.  As soon as the required immunizations are obtained, please bring a copy of your child’s shot record to school OR have your provider fax the shot record directly to TMS so that your child’s record can be updated.

 

If you have any questions, please contact TMS’ clinic at 513.273.3314.

 

Thank you.

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PARENTS – Remind your child to continually check Lost and Found!!   We have several winter coats and water bottles!!!

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TSD is no longer requiring masks to be worn in our schools or our buses.   Please continue to practice good hygiene to reduce the spread of any illnesses.

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Check out this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.  There’s a lot taking place in our community.

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Ongoing reminders:

 

  • TMS’ doors do not get unlocked until 7:40 am.    

  • It is expected that students will bring their chromebook CHARGED to school

     -If your child is absent from school for any reason, please check Google Classroom or email teachers for missing assignments.

  • If your child is going to be absent, please notify the office by 9am by calling 513.273.3300 and following the prompts to the attendance line.

 

FEES:  School fees can be paid on the TSD’s website via EZPay or you can send a check and have your child drop it off in the main office. Please remember that the Chromebook insurance fee cannot be waived.   If you have any questions regarding fees, please call 513.273.3305.

 

What’s for lunch at TMS??   Click HERE!

 

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Don’t miss out on a TMS Yearbook!!   

 

  • Yearbooks are now available for pre-order by going to the following website:  ybpay.com and using the following Yearbook ID code:  10975622.  As always, I will have a few available if for some reason you forget to order one, but it will be on a limited basis so to guarantee that your student gets a yearbook, pre-ordering is the way to go. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me, Suzanne Burch at burchs@talawanda.org



The City of Oxford is developing a NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:

 

The City of Oxford is in the beginning stages of the next comprehensive plan.  Talawanda School District has a voice on the City’s Recreation Board, and we’ve been asked to share the website Oxford Tomorrow where community members can provide input and stay informed about this process.   This includes the potential development for recreational options/facilities and community activities.   Check it out!!



 

TEEN WRITING CONTEST

 

Calling all teen writers! This contest is for you! Enter your original short story or poem for a chance to win a prize. Entries will be accepted from April 1 – 30.

Email your submission as an attachment to: teenswrite@lanepl.org. (You will receive a “thank you” email within 48 hours of submitting your work. If you do not receive this email, please double check that you sent your short story/poem to the correct email address. If you have any questions or concerns please direct them to Celeste Swanson at c.swanson@lanepl.org)

Please note the following guidelines:

  • You must be ages 12 – 18 to enter.

  • Entries must be typed, double-spaced, and attached to the email as a file attachment.

  • Please include your name, age, phone number, and email address.

  • Entries must be submitted as a Word doc, Google doc, or PDF.

  • Entries may not exceed 2,000 words or 5 pages.

  • Limit 1 poem and 1 short story entry per person.

  • Work must be original, not previously published, and titled.

Work will be judged on originality, clarity, ideas presented, voice, word choice, presentation, sentence structure, syntax and spelling.

Prizes will be awarded at the awards ceremony held at the Fairfield Lane Library on Thursday, May 19, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

1st place: $50.00 Amazon gift card

2nd place: $25.00 Amazon gift card

3rd place: $15.00 Amazon gift card

 

 

 

 

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