September is Here!
TMS Middle School Minute 9/11/26
~ Upcoming Events ~
Friday, 9/11 - Cross Country @ Mason Invitational
Monday, 9/14 - Builders Club 2:15-3pm in room 504
Monday, 9/14 - Volleyball @ Monroe 5:30pm
Tuesday, 9/15 - Football vs. Ross @ THS 5:30pm
Wednesday 9/16 - Little Aggies 2:15-3:15pm
Wednesday, 9/16 - Volleyball @ Bellbrook 5:30pm
Thursday, 9/17 - Coding Club 2:15-3:30pm
Thursday, 9/17 - Mountain Bike Club 2:15-3:30pm
Thursday, 9/17 - HOMECOMING PARADE 6pm
Friday, 9/18 - NO SCHOOL
Saturday, 9/19 - Cross Country @ Eaton
SPIRIT WEEK!!!!
CAFETERIA UPDATES
Breakfast Reminder
Breakfast is served each morning at school, and we encourage students to take advantage of it! We want every student to have the opportunity to start their day with a good breakfast and be ready to learn.
Students who are late arriving to class because they were eating breakfast in the cafeteria will have that tardy excused. Students should still report to the office to receive a pass to class once they have finished eating.
Purchasing Extras at Lunch
Extra items are available for students to purchase during lunch, including ice cream, cookies, chips, bottled water, juice, fruit roll-ups, rice krispie treats ect.
Please remember that students must have enough money available on their meal account to cover the cost of their lunch AND any extras items they wish to purchase. Extras cannot be charged to an account or purchased if there are not sufficient funds available.
Adding funds to your student's meal account ahead of time helps make lunchtime checkout quick and easy.
If you have any questions regarding breakfast, lunch or purchasing extras, please feel free to contact me.
Beth Schwab
Kitchen Manager
Thank you for helping us keep breakfast and lunch running smoothly while we continue filling hearts and bellies!
CLUB INFORMATION!
ENGINEERING AND CODING CLUB
After school Engineering and Coding Club starts in September. This is a dynamic and engaging environment where students in 6-8th grade can explore the world of engineering and coding. Our club is designed for students who are interested in technology, problem-solving, and innovation. Two Miami University based clubs will be directing our engineering and coding activities this year. Kode2Learn is a student organization that organizes and runs events for kids in the Oxford area that promote teamwork and problem solving through the use of computer programming. SWE (Society of Women Engineers) organization's goal is to encourage our middle school students to consider engineering or computing as a career and provide activities related to engineering/coding.
Engineering/Coding Club times - Schedule
(After school until 3:30 p.m.)
Engineering Focus: SWENext - Thursdays Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Coding/Programming Focus: Kode2Learn - Wednesdays Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
See Mrs. Ruppert for club permission slips (Room 406).
MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
About: Students will meet after school in Room 511 to learn bike riding basics and maintenance, and how-tos from a local “Bike Wise” enthusiast, Cris Goff. Please have the student bring a bike helmet to club. Personal bikes are welcome; the TMS Mountain Bike Club has a variety of Trek bikes at different sizes to share. We also have helmets for sale for $5.
Times: 2:15 - 3:30 (Pick up behind school @ Garage Door)
Meeting Dates:
September 3rd- Riding basics, Clean bikes, Safety checks, Ride
September 10th- Learn Bike Parts, Tire Change, Inflation, Ride
September 17th- Parts Quiz, Ride, Tight Turns, Balance drill
September 24th- How to ride on the road, Bike Trail, and Mountain Bike Course? Safety tips
October 1st- Understanding Brakes, Seats, and Chains, Ride
October 15th- Ride to High School (pickup time may change, depending on timing)
October 29th- Pizza Party
Teacher Contact: Scott Dennis (denniss@talawanda.org)
Phone: 513-273-3380
LITTLE AGGIES!
Little Aggies is kicking off for the year! Students interested in agriculture, FFA, leadership, and getting more involved are invited to join us for our first meeting.
Wednesday, September 16
2:15–3:15 PM
Room 301
Come see what Little Aggies is all about. All interested students in grades 6-8 are welcome!
IMPORTANT TMS WEBSITES
FINAL FORMS – Remember, if you have any changes to your information (phone number, address, who can pick up your student, etc) throughout the school year, change it in Final Forms!. The office is notified of these changes and will update our information.
8th Grade DC Trip
PARENT MEETINGS!
DC TRIP - PARENT MEETING DATES
Monday, 9-21. 7pm TMS Cafe
Thursday, 9-24. 7pm TMS Cafe
Tuesday, 9-29. 7pm TMS Cafe
Information was passed out Thursday/Friday 9/10-11
8th grade families - Look for an email in final forms.
LOOKING FOR SPIRITWEAR?
Some fights need a team behind them. This October, Talawanda shows up in pink.
Take advantage of our biggest discount of the year! All Talawanda Youth Tees marked down to $17.99 and Adult Tees to $19.99! This Flash Sale ends Sunday at 11:59 pm.
PEACH JAR!
Notice that the e-news looks different? All of the flyers we used to include have all been moved to PEACH JAR. Please use the link below to help you gain access to see all of the flyers for school and community events.
LINKS to TSD's Peachjar Digital Flyer Solution-