TALAWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

E~NEWS. ~ September 22, 2023

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!

THIS WEEK @ TMS

DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK!!

Saturday, September 23rd ~ Volleyball - Quad Conference Tournament

Saturday, September 23rd ~ Cross Country @ National Trail Invitational

Monday, September 25th ~ Volleyball @ Edgewood 5:00/6-ish

Wednesday, September 27th ~ Football @ Pleasant Run 5:30/7-ish

Wednesday, September 27th ~ Volleyball @ Mt. Healthy 5:00/6-ish

Thursday, September 28th ~ Coding Club 3-4pm

Thursday, September 28th ~ HOMECOMING PARADE!

Saturday, September 30th ~ Cross Country @ Centerville Saturday Night Lights

Notes from the Office:

Recently Added School Fees

You may have noticed recently that a few fees have been added to your student's account. These fees are for elective classes, the classes that are able to be changed in the first few weeks of school. We add them to the student's accounts after the first few weeks of school to allow for changes to be made in the schedules. Please feel free to call the office with any questions, 513.273.3305.

Student Pick-up/Early Dismissal

Parents please know that when you need to pick-up your student up early from school we will check an ID, even if we know you. Please understand this is for the safety of the children. Always remember to bring your ID inside to show us.

ProgressBook

Now is a great time to get in the habit of checking ProgressBook at least once weekly alongside your student. If you have never used ProgressBook before, please contact Janna Eason for your user key, 513.273.3305. Letters with your user key and step-by-step directions have been sent out in the mail.

Tuesday/Thursday Help Sessions

Teachers will be assigning after school help sessions on Tuesday and/or Thursday for any student missing assignments. Please check with your student to be sure they have turned in all of their work! If they haven't, the required help session will be an excellent time for them to get it finished.

Tardies to school

For students who arrive on foot, by bicycle, or by car, please arrive to school on time! We want to see you and help you learn.

Hours of unexcused tardies count toward your absence total. Upon the third unexcused tardy to school (per quarter), administration will issue a lunch detention. Subsequent tardies will accrue either lunch detentions, after school detention, or In School Assignment in order to make up missed time at school.

Thanks for your help in getting our kids to school on time!

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER!!!!!

Cookie dough fundraiser orders for choir and orchestra are expected to be

delivered on the 26th.

Students who have large orders - need to be picked up after school with their orders. Ms. Shumway and Mrs. Case will stay until 6 pm.

TMS does not have a freezer -- orders must be picked up on the 26th!

It is NEVER too soon to start planning! 8th Grade WASHINGTON, D.C. Class Trip!!!!

IF you missed the parent meetings you may email or call/text John Brinck with any questions or concerns.

Email - brinckj@talawanda.org Cell - 513-477-9503

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Important TMS Links

TMS WEBSITE

TMS Video Announcements

September Menu

TMS PTG INFORMATION -- CHECK IT OUT!

Know! to Support a Child who has lost a Loved One to Overdose.

Ticket Information for Talawanda Athletics- CLICK HERE

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 here. The office is notified of these changes and will update our information.

DROP OFF MAP

Families -

Please remember that TMS drop off begins at 7:45am.
When your child is absent from school, it is important that you call the SCHOOL OFFICE by 9am. TMS attendance line is 513.273.3660 (available 24/7).

School Fees - You can view and pay your fees via EZPay. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 513.273.3302.

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Cafeteria NEWS!

Meal prices @ TMS: Breakfast - $1.50 Lunch - $3.65 Milk - .60

Remember, you can place money on your child’s lunch account via EZPay!

Please help your student remember their Student ID number. They will use it everyday if purchasing ANYTHING in the cafeteria. Extras have started! To purchase extras your student must have cash on hand or money in their account to buy extras. If your student has a negative balance, extras will not be sold to them.

Prices for Extras:

Chips - $1.25

Cookies - $.75

Fruit Roll-ups - $.75

Rice Krispie Treats - $.75

10 oz 100% Juice - $1.50

Water Bottle - $1.00

Izze Drinks - $1.50

(Prices are subject to change)

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FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORM

Do you need to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch? Let us help you with that! Just scan the QR Code. If you still need any assistance please contact the school office, 513.273.3302.

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2022 - 2023 Yearbooks HAVE ARRIVED!!!!

The yearbooks have arrived and were passed out during lunches on Wednesday, 9/13. If your student has not had the opportunity to pick their book up they are now in the office. We do have a few extra yearbooks that are for sale if you missed ordering and would still like one, the cost is $24.00. If you have any questions please contact Janna Eason, 513.273.3305.

Ready to get involved? CLUBS ARE STARTING!!!

LITTLE AGGIES!!

Little Aggies Club will hold meetings the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Little Aggies is a super fun group designed to teach you about agriculture and give a little info about what FFA is like in high school. ***MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 18TH***

GAMERS CLUB!!

Gamers Club is for students who are looking to play table top and role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons or Magic the Gathering. More information will come later in September. Advisors are Kelly Case and Tracy Vu.

Community Information

TALAWANDA JOB POSTINGS!!!

Are you in need of some tutoring?!? This might be helpful, Students Helping Students!

Brave For the Cure T-Shirt orders! Check them out HERE!

Community Events & Activities designed for Kids and Families

Interested in Field Hockey? Check THIS out!!

Oxford Multicultural Family Alliance is hosting a Community Meet & Greet on Sunday, October 1st 2pm-4pm at the TRI Community Center Playground/Field Area (6025 Fairfield Rd, Oxford) All are welcome! The goals of OMFA include creating a community of families to support and advocate for the diverse students of Oxford. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Invite your family and friends!