TBMS February Newsletter

Hello Twin Bluff Middle School families!

We haven't had much snow this winter, plenty of cold, yet somehow it is already February. I am amazed how quickly time goes by even during this time of year which sometimes limits our ability to get outside and enjoy the Red Wing area.

We have been really busy at Twin Bluff Middle School and look forward to finishing out the school year in a consistent fashion. You may have guessed it, we want to finish in a Safe, Kind, and Responsible way.

We filter all we do through those three expectations every day. Whether we are talking about parent drop-off, pick-up, the bus loop, or hallway and classroom behavior, we want to ensure all parts of our student days are as Safe as possible.

For our Kindness expectation, I have been providing examples each day during our morning announcements. Something as simple as using “please” and “thank you” in the lunch line goes a long way in making our days go better. I provide continuous reminders throughout the day when I am asked something by students or staff. I want to reinforce the use of appropriate and Kind words, always.

For our Responsible expectation, we practice learning from our mistakes and owning our parts in behavior that may not meet our school-wide expectations. We work together to develop plans we can use when we are faced with similar circumstances in the future. In short, we learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat them.

While this may sound relatively simple, when you throw in the energy level and developmental capacity of our students, it can be challenging at times. It is a challenge we enjoy and embrace. We appreciate everyone's support as we work to learn and grow together.

We will continue to support and work with you in making your student's Twin Bluff experience as positive as it can be. We will continue to support and challenge our students to achieve their highest potential and we look forward to what the future holds for each of them!

Patrick Beierman, Principal
pcbeierman@rwps.org

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! Your hard work and positive attitudes do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work!

Pictured below: Wesley Reinhart, Jayden Lampman, Easton Kamps, Allison Rivera Garcia, Bria Turnbell, Olivia Carleton, Laiten Plaas, and Tristan Copley. Great job!!

Friday, February 6th: PBIS Assembly with special guests presenting from Black Student Union

Friday, February 13th: No School-Teacher Work Day

Monday, February 16: No School-President's Day

Friday, February 27th: End of Trimester 2

During the month of February, our school will honor Black History Month by celebrating the achievements, voices, and lasting contributions of Black individuals—past and present. A special Black History Month display case will spotlight influential changemakers, while our daily announcements will recognize notable leaders and the impact they continue to have on our world. We come together to honor history, celebrate diversity, and nurture a school community where everyone feels valued and respected.

PE: Swim unit is here! Here are the dates for each PE Class:

Lemke:

Feb. 17th-Mar. 6th

Vrieze:

Jan. 26th-Feb. 12th

Our Phy Ed Department is looking for socks/shoe donations in good condition. Please drop off in the main office.

Art: Students in Art class will have a $5 classroom fee. This will replace students purchasing their own sketch pads and pencils for the Art room.

Twin Bluff Middle School is an additional drop off location for RWHS Hispanic Students United's food drive. Donations can be dropped off in the main office. Thank you!

We are in need of Girls pants Size Youth Small and Medium and Boys Youth Small and Medium and Boys Underwear Youth Small and Medium.

5th and 6th Grade Maturation will be on March 13. Exemption letters will be sent home First week of March. Please reach out to the school nurse if you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to review the videos before your students watch them.

Spring dental Cleanings are scheduled for May 11. You can register online Here or get a paper copy in the office.

Any student that will be taking prescription medications at school will need an Authorization to Administer Medication form signed by a parent and a provider. Medication is required to be in the original container with the most recent prescription label. Medical Conditions such as Asthma, Seizures, Diabetes, Etc will need an action plan from the student's provider as well. Any student that is found to have a medication that is not pre-approved by the nurse will have medication confiscated and parents will be called.

All 7th graders needed to have a TDAP booster and a Meningococcal immunization or a Conscientious Objection on file in the Health Office prior to the start of the school year. Any 7th grader that does not have these immunizations are considered out of compliance. Please bring paperwork to the school nurse showing proof of these immunizations or a notarized Conscientious Objection. If you need a Conscientious Objection notarized, please contact the school nurse to arrange an appointment to have that notarized.

The Health Office always accepts donations such as period products and deodorant. We are also in need of t-shirts, pants, underwear and socks for both boys and girls in all sizes. Thank you

Winter Gear

If you have any winter gear you would like to donate, we will gladly take them off your hands! We could use larger sizes in snowpants, boots and winter coats as well as any size gloves. Thank you for considering!

Early Pick-Ups & End-of-Day Changes

If your child needs to leave early or you have an end-of-day change to communicate, please notify the office in the morning. End of day messages are difficult as students may be outside for PE, at recess, or in band. The earlier you can notify us, the better. Thank you for your cooperation!

Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
All student drop-off and pick-up takes place in the upper lot off of Twin Bluff Road.
Please note: The lower/back lot off of Pioneer Road is reserved for buses only.

Attendance
To report an absence, a late arrival, or if your student needs to be picked up early, please call the attendance line at 651-385-4550 or email tbmsattendance@rwps.org.

Yearbooks

Click on the link below to order your yearbook. Any questions, please contact our Yearbook Advisor, Christine Stewart-clstewart@rwps.org.

Please see the link below for the 5th Grade Parent Newsletter. Lots of helpful info included in it!

Students in Mr. Richmond's STEAM class learned about the tools in their kits, their names and what they're used for. Students took a quiz where they had to identify all the tools. These kids scored 100% the first time they took the test. All tool kits were donated by Knobelsdorff. Thank you!

Pictured Below:

5th Grade Period 8 Winners-Left to Right

Ashlyn Strusz, Kiera Manke, Coco Norton, Charlie Braford, Abby Duffing, Barrett Sparby, Evelyn Jaeger

Pictured below: 5th Grade Period 6 Winners-Left to Right

Lennon Hamilton, Eli Peters, Lucas Carlson, Loren Sole, Lucy Eversman, Alayna Steinhauer. Missing is Fox Fournier

Students also worked hard on their houses in STEAM class displaying their creativity with their home and land designs.

School Hours:

8:35 a.m. Building opens & supervision begins (8:30 if eating breakfast)

8:45 a.m. First bell

3:40 p.m. Last bell: students dismissed

Please see the links below for a lot of helpful information and answers to frequently asked questions.

ParentVue gives you access to your student's school information such as attendance and grades. We will also be using it for report cards this year instead of mailing them. Please call or email the office to get an activation key to get things started. Once you have the activation key you can access it through this link or any of the links on the district or school buildings web pages. You must have an email address to use this system.

Middle school students attending activities and events must be accompanied by an adult. The same behavior that is expected during the school day is also expected at events. Please remember to be Safe, Kind, and Responsible as you show your Winger Pride!

No parking or drop off during busing times!

We have new signs that are now in place reminding all drivers that the bus loop is ONLY for buses each morning during drop off's (8:15 - 9:15 am) and each afternoon during pick up's (3:15 - 4:15 pm).

New signs at the bus loop entrance reminds drivers that this is a "One Way" and only bus traffic each morning and afternoon as well.

Please help us keep students safe by following the expectations.

Attendance Matters! Please take a look at this info chart that our Assistant Principal created showing the importance of school attendance. Students can have up to 10 parent/guardian excused absences prior to the school asking for a doctor's note for future absences. If a doctor's notes is not provided after 10 absences, the absence will be unexcused.

Every Sunday during the school year, the district office sends out their newsletter by email. It has news from the whole district and the calendar of events for each building. If you haven't already, please sign up by emailing a request to: newsletter@rwps.org.

Box Tops are now digital! You can help our school raise funds to help students by enrolling in the program. It is free and an easy way to help the school earn money by scanning the groceries you already pay for! https://boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

Class hours

8:35 a.m. Building opens & supervision begins

8:45 a.m. First bell
3:40 p.m. Last bell: students dismissed

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: tbmsattendance@rwps.org
Webpage: Twin Bluff Middle School
Location: 2120 Twin Bluff Road, Red Wing, MN 55066, USA
Phone: 651-385-4530
Social media: Facebook, Instagram

Twin Bluff School Office-651-385-4530

Attendance Line-651-385-4550

First Student Busing Questions-651-388-8244

District Transportation Route Questions-651-385-4795

Spanish Assistance-651-385-4607 (Carla)