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Band- Mr. Norem

7th and 8th Grade MPA Band Information

Trip: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Time: Leave Noon

Return: 5pm

Student Dress: Black Band Shirt, Khaki Pants, Dark Footwear

Cost- $0

Good Afternoon Everyone,

This is a reminder of our trip to Ashley High School for our Music Performance Adjudication on Thursday, March 19th. This is the equivalent in the band world to year end EOG’s that students take in all their other classes. Attached is the Permission Form for the trip, so please fill the form out and return it. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks so much,

Bob Norem

TMS Bands

Music- Mr. Norem

This week students will be finishing up their Google Slide Presentation on their favorite singer/band/artist. We’ll also begin reading rhythms using whole, half and quarter notes.

Visual Arts- Ms. Gadek

5th grade students are finishing up their gorgeous landscapes. Next they will bestarting their designs for Pender Spring Fest! The 6th–8th grade students are diving into exciting choice-based art projects that allow them to take ownership of their learning and creativity. Students are selecting themes, materials, and techniques that match their interests while applying key art concepts such as color, composition, and craftsmanship. This approach encourages independence, problem-solving, and creative confidence as students plan, create, and reflect on their work. We are so proud of the thoughtful risks they are taking and the unique artwork coming to life in the art room!

Computer Science- Mr. Collins

6th grade: This week we will be studying the basics of Computer Science: Input, Output, Storage, and Processing. Also, we will look at how the computer works. We are focusing on processing and storage for the coming week.

7th grade: Code Studio assignments in Unit 3, Game Lab, Lesson 3 has been assigned. We will move on to Lessons 4 & 5 next week.

8th grade: Students are beginning to write code to create websites with Lessons 2 & 3 in Code Studio, Unit 2.

Sports Marketing/Careers/Keyboarding & Word Processing - Mr. Altergott

6th Grade Keyboarding - We have started to test our WPM using online platforms. We have students who have reached 63 WPM! (Words Per Minute.) The 3rd Quarter ends soon so make sure to check your missing assignments!

7th Grade Exploring Careers - We are moving into our next clusters and completing projects along the way. The 3rd Quarter ends soon so make sure to check your missing assignments!

8th Grade Sports Marketing - We are moving into Target Markets and Demographics. The 3rd Quarter ends soon so make sure to check your missing assignments!

Family and Consumer Sciences- Mrs. Schlegel

.Next week, students will begin their final projects for each of their lab experiences! We have had an incredible semester exploring a wide range of Family and Consumer Sciences careers, from design and marketing to culinary arts, child development, and personal finance. These final projects will give students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have gained while also showcasing their creativity and personal interests. I am so proud of the growth I have seen this semester and I cannot wait to see the thoughtful and innovative projects they create to wrap up our course!

STEM- Mr. Hewitt

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Physical Education- Coach Williamson

We will be playing volleyball in the aux gym. Please wear sneakers on PE days. We start with fitness warm up including laps around the court or outside at the track, dynamic stretching, and sharks/ minnows tag game. We’ll then participate in a variety of lessons including dodgeball, tennis, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, soccer, and kickball, badminton/pickle ball. I’m excited to see our Pirates discovering the benefits of an active lifestyle. Fridays are combined classes with choices of activities in either gym. 8th grade will be combined to offer a greater variety of activities for our students.

Physical Education- Coach Taylor

We will begin our badminton unit in the aux gym . We will learn rules, regulations and strategies of the game. We will do individual drills as well as play full net games team vs team and 1 vs 1.Fridays are our combined gym class free choice day where we combine our gym class with the other gym class, in order for the kids to be able to play with their friends from other classes. The kids can pick one of the two gyms depending and the activity they want to participate in. Activities will vary each week to keep it different for the kids.

Please have students wear or bring the appropriate footwear to PE class.

Theatre Arts- Miss Meyer

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