November Newsletter

Dear Twin Bluff Families,

I hope this message finds you well, warm, and happy! October is officially in the rearview mirror, and November is already moving right along. A lot is happening here at Twin Bluff Middle School, and we want to be sure you’re in the loop every step of the way.

It was wonderful seeing so many of you during our fall conferences. It’s always a great time to connect, check in on progress, and make adjustments before the end of the trimester on November 25th. There’s still plenty of time for students to finish strong, turn in missing work, and make positive strides in their classes.

We’re looking forward to our school-wide Veterans Day ceremony on November 14th, held here at Twin Bluff for our students and staff. Due to limited space, this event is not open to the public. However, the community is warmly invited to attend the Veterans Day celebration at the high school on Friday, November 7th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the main gym.

Please note there will be no school for students November 26–28 in observance of the holiday and end of trimester break.

Mark your calendars — our Winter Leader’s Dance will be held on Friday, December 5th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. This special event celebrates students who consistently demonstrate our core values: being Safe, Kind, and Responsible.

As the temperatures drop and we wait for that first snowfall, please make sure your child is dressed warmly for the bus stop and morning arrival. It might not always be “cool” to wear a winter coat, but it’s definitely better than being cold!

Stay warm, stay kind, and take care of one another.

Be safe and well,

Patrick Beierman, Principal
pcbeierman@rwps.org

Chromebooks-

Student computers automatically turn off at 9:30 PM each night as part of our GoGuardian system. Please remind your child to finish any assignments or projects before that time. Thank you for helping support responsible device use!

Picture Retake Day-Tuesday, November 4th, 8 AM–12 PM
Missed picture day or want a new photo? Here’s what to know:

• No green, please! The backdrop is a green screen

• If your child wasn’t here on September 30th or would like a retake, this is the last chance for a school picture this year. We will let students know when it is time for their grade to take them on Tuesday. We won’t know who needs a retake, so please remind your student if they’d like a new photo.

Yearbooks- Don’t Miss Out!
Our yearbook team is hard at work capturing memories of the year. Order your copy from the link below before the price goes up!

Interested in joining the Yearbook Club? See details in the flyer below. Registration forms available in the office. Questions? Contact Christine Stewart, Yearbook Advisor at tbmsyearbook@rwps.org

Congratulations to our Students of the Month (which happened to fall on 10/31!)

Your effort, kindness, and Winger Pride make our school a better place. Keep up the great work!

Picture below: Jaxon Mahn, Damion McCrae, Gwyneth Petersen, Kian Bluhm, Linzy Aranda Castillo, Olivia Sparish-Marschinke, & Natalie Dankers. Not Pictured: Elijah Ehrlicher &

Charlotte Tripp

Tuesday, November 4th: Picture Re-take Day & 1st Yearbook Club Meeting

Wednesday, November 5th: Final Bus Stop & Walk

Tuesday, November 11th: Veteran's Day

Friday, November 14th: Veteran's Day Ceremony & Dental Clinic

Friday, November 21st: Student of the Month Celebration

Tuesday, November 25th: End of 1st Trimester

Wednesday, November 26th-Friday, November 28th: NO SCHOOL

Friday, December 5th: School Dance-6:00-8:00

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.

Dental clinic has been rescheduled for November 14th. Parents can still register their student at the link below-

https://patientviewer.com/WebFormsGWT/GWT/WebForms/WebForms.html?DOID=51941&RKID=17505&WSDID=162389

Vision screenings are complete. Re-screens will be scheduled sometime in November.

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 before December 1 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

Congratulations to the cast and backstage crew of Matilda Jr. for putting on fantastic performances. Your hard work, creativity, and talent was easy to see! A big thank you to all of the staff and parents who helped bring this show to life. Bravo to everyone involved!

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.

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

Vrieze:

Dec. 1st-19th

Jan. 26th-Feb. 12th

Lemke:

Jan. 5th-23rd

Feb. 17th-Mar. 6th

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

Upcoming Concerts:

Band-December 16th, 7:00 @ Hovda Hall

Choir-December 18th, 6:00 at Hovda Hall

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.

Congratulations to the winners of Trimester 1's popsicle stick bridge crushing contest.

Photo 1: 6th Period Winners with 90#

Kian Bluhm & Logan Bergeson

Photo 2: 8th Period Winners with 110#

Nevie White & Lexis Storing

Shoutout to Kaisa Goebel & Evie Rau (Came in 2nd place 2.5# behind the winners!)

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)