Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 3 for for Grade 6 and a Day 5 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.
  

• 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. Also, 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.
  

• 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.

• This week's Spirit Wednesday is Hawaiian Shirt Day. 

• 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 2 for for Grade 6 and a Day 4 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. Also, 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. 

•  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. See Mrs. Longo if you have any questions.

• 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!

• 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 for Grade 6 and a Day 2 Grades 7 & 8.

• 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.
  

• All 8th Grade Orchestra students: You can use the Spring Matinee to sign up for our weekly after school rehearsals which will begin next Wednesday, April 7th at 3pm in the Auditorium. Distance Learners are invited to join in person or virtually. Check the 8th Grade Orchestra Classroom for announcements and rehearsal details. I'm looking forward to seeing you all together! -- Mrs. Roman
  

• Women's History Month Spotlight: Susan B Anthony was a women's rights activist, human rights defender and a teacher. In 1852, she helped found the New York Women's State Temperance Society after being prevented from speaking at a temperance conference because she was a female. In 1872 she was arrested for voting in her hometown and she refused to pay the fine. After her arrest she decided to focus her efforts on women's rights to vote. In 1920 her hard work paid off, though she died 14 years before it happened, her work helped lead to passing an Amendment to the Constitution, finally allowing women to vote.

• Spirit Wednesday this week is Grade Level Team Spirit!

• 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 3 for for Grade 6 and a Day 1 Grades 7 & 8.

• 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!!!

• Congratulations to the TEMS Mock Trial Teams who participated in the four rounds of intense competition in the 2021 Civics First Middle School Mock Trial Tournament. Shout outs to the following students who were acknowledged by the Judges for their outstanding performances as witnesses: Bhaavni Krishna ,Hasi Ponnathota, Saanvi Rao, Jason Thokchom, Rachel Turer. In addition, the following students were recognized for their excellent presentations as Attorneys.Meera Kannan, Roger Mao, Hasi Ponnathota and Smriti Rajan. It should be noted that Hasi Ponnathota [who is always excited to be in the spotlight] was the only student in this tournament who was honored in both categories! In a record setting year, all 4 TEMS teams compiled identical final records of 3 wins against 1 loss earning the TEMS Gold and TEMS Red teams Honorable Mention Honors while the TEMS Blue and TEMS White teams finished in a tie for 3rd Place. Special thanks to the Grade 8 Teachers and all ENCORE staff for their patience and flexibility to allow these students to EXCEL in Competition. Finally, the Mock Trial teams would like to extend thanks to our amazing timekeepers: Linnea Bennett, Mihika Joshi and Simran Basu for their assistance and support! Well done - TEMS Red, White, Blue and Gold teams!

• All 8th Grade Orchestra students: You can use the Spring Matinee to sign up for our weekly after school rehearsals which will begin next Wednesday, April 7th at 3pm in the Auditorium. Distance Learners are invited to join in person or virtually. Check the 8th Grade Orchestra Classroom for announcements and rehearsal details. I'm looking forward to seeing you all together! -- Mrs. Roman
  
  
• A big thank you to the 412 students and staff who voted in round 4 of the 2021 March Madness Book Brackets! With 236 votes, the winner of the 2021 March Madness Book Bracket is: City Spies by James Ponti! 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.  To check out the Padlet on all 16, 2021 March Madness Book Bracket titles, navigate to the Library Media Center’s  Reading Suggestions page.

• Womens’ History Month Spotlight: Sally Ride was the 3d female in space overall but she was the first American female in space. Sally Ride was a female astronaut and physicist born on May 26 1951. She got a job at NASA in 1978. In 1983 she was launched into space as the youngest American astronaut ever to go to space. She did so at the age of 32! She was in space for about 14 days. When she got back to Earth she worked at NASA for about 8 more years and then retired in 1987.

• Spirit Wednesday this week is Grade Level Team Spirit!

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

Click Here  to view the TETV Morning News. 

• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 2 for for Grade 6 and a Day 5 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 everyone who voted in the march madness book bracket. Today is the last day to vote for the final round. You have until noon today to cast your vote. You can vote by clicking on the March Madness Book Bracket link off of the LMC page and then on the Round 4 voting link. 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.

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

Click Here  to view the TETV Morning News. 

• This week is a Purple week. It is a Day 1 for for Grade 6 and a Day 4 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 Winners are: Brent Jenks and Dylan Reidel, Madison Peruccio, Macey Wells, Alexia Leslie, Jazleene Mattingly, Peyton Bennett, Hailey Deptula, Jackson Marchesani, Huzaifa Sayyed, Nah Gransinger and Brandon Gudauskas. Congratulations to our winners! Next week's Spirit Wednesday is Grade Level Team Spirit. So pull out your Team Spirit wear and wear it proud!

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

Click Here  to view the TETV Morning News. 

• 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!

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

Click Here  to view the TETV Morning News. 

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

• Spring sports are back!  If you're itching to get outside, get back in shape, or compete against others...it's on!  Come on out for Boys Track and Field!  Get ready to run, jump, and throw your way to victory!  Tryouts for BOYS ONLY will be held on Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 8th from 2:40-4:30.  Late buses will be available on Thursday only. Please make plans to come BOTH days.  All physicals must be up to date and permission forms completed by Friday, April 2nd.  You can fill out forms online through the parent portal.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Millard via email or stop by Room 332.  See you at tryouts!!!

• Attention girls!  Are you looking to participate in TEMS athletics?  Then girl's track and field may be the team for you!   Track and field is a fun sport where people individually compete for team points in sprinting, long-distance running, hurdles, throwing, and jumping. Tryouts for GIRLS ONLY will be held on Monday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 7th from 2:40-4:30.  Late buses will be available if needed. Please make plans to come BOTH days.  All physicals must be up to date and permission forms completed by Friday, April 2nd.  You can fill out forms online through the parent portal.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Edwards via email or stop by Room 258. See you at tryouts!!!
  

• 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 tomorrow is hero day. Dress as your favorite hero. It could be your personal hero, sports hero…. Could be a first responder or a medical professional… So whoever  your hero is, let's show how much spirit we have tomorrow by honoring them together! We cannot wait to see what you will all wear!

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

Click Here  to view the TETV Morning News. 

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

• Spring sports are back!  If you're itching to get outside, get back in shape, or compete against others...it's on!  Come on out for Boys Track and Field!  Get ready to run, jump, and throw your way to victory!  Tryouts for BOYS ONLY will be held on Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 8th from 2:40-4:30.  Late buses will be available on Thursday only. Please make plans to come BOTH days.  All physicals must be up to date and permission forms completed by Friday, April 2nd.  You can fill out forms online through the parent portal.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Millard via email or stop by Room 332 (include email on video, please).  See you at tryouts!!!

• Attention girls!  Are you looking to participate in TEMS athletics?  Then girl's track and field may be the team for you!   Track and field is a fun sport where people individually compete for team points in sprinting, long-distance running, hurdles, throwing, and jumping. Tryouts for GIRLS ONLY will be held on Monday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 7th from 2:40-4:30.  Late buses will be available if needed. Please make plans to come BOTH days.  All physicals must be up to date and permission forms completed by Friday, April 2nd.  You can fill out forms online through the parent portal.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Edwards via email or stop by Room 258 (include email on video, please).  See you at tryouts!!!
  

• 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 Wednesday this week is Hero Day.  Who is your hero?  Is it a family member, a friend, a coach, a teacher, a super hero?  Whoever is your hero, dress like them or wear something that represents your hero for the day.
  
  
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