September Newsletter

Dear Twin Bluff Middle School Families,

What an incredible start to the school year! The positive energy that students have brought back into our building has been contagious. Their enthusiasm for learning, kindness toward one another, and excitement for all things Twin Bluff have created a wonderful atmosphere to kick off the year.

We also want to give a big thank-you to our parents and guardians for keeping safety a priority during drop-off and pick-up times. Your attentiveness and cooperation have made these busy times run smoothly, and we greatly appreciate your efforts to keep our students safe.

At Twin Bluff, our expectations of being Safe, Kind, and Responsible are at the heart of everything we do. We are so proud of how quickly students have learned and applied these expectations to their school day. From the hallways to the classrooms, we are seeing students make positive choices that set them up for success—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Homecoming Week

We’re excited to celebrate Homecoming Week from September 22nd through 26th!

• Pepfest: Wednesday, September 24th (morning)

• Homecoming Game: Friday, September 26th at the high school

We look forward to showing our school spirit and celebrating together as a community!

Leaders Dance

To recognize and celebrate students who consistently show safe, kind, and responsible behaviors while meeting school expectations, we will be hosting our first Leaders Dance:

• Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025

• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

• Location: Twin Bluff Middle School

• Cost: $5 per student (includes one prize ticket for end-of-dance prize drawings)

• Snacks: Available for purchase at an additional cost

• Eligibility: Current Twin Bluff Middle School students only (no outside guests)

We can’t wait to celebrate the amazing students who make our school such a special place.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support and for sharing your incredible students with us each day. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher—we are here to support you and your student every step of the way.

Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and success!

With appreciation,

Patrick Beierman, Principal
pcbeierman@rwps.org

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

Friendly Reminders for Students and Families:

• Early Pick-ups/End of Day Changes: Please let the office know in the morning if you plan to pick your student up early for the day or need to get an end of day change to them.

• Student profile sheet: If you have not done so, please fill out and return to Advisory Teacher

• Invisalign/Retainers: Please send a case to school. We have had quite a few accidently thrown away at lunch time. Thank you Custodians for your help!!

• Headphones: Wired earbuds (non-Bluetooth) are allowed for learning purposes. Wireless headphones or AirPods should stay at home.

• Drop-off/Pick-Up: All student drop-off and pick-up occurs in the upper lot-off of Twin Bluff Road. The back/lower parking lot off of Pioneer Road is for buses only.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to create a focused and comfortable learning environment!

September 22-26: Homecoming Week

Wednesday, September 24: Homecoming Pep Fest

Tuesday, September 30: Picture Day

Friday, October 3: School Dance

Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th: MEA Break

Monday, October 27: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 28th: NO SCHOOL/Conferences

Parents need to have an updated email on file with the school in order to receive School Portrait Day information.

Monday-Pajama Day

Tuesday-Tropical Day

Wednesday-Neon Day

Thursday-Class Colors Day (See below)

Friday-Winger Wear Day/Wear Purple

Lions International is hosting another Peace Poster Contest this fall! This year's theme is "Together as One." Students ages 11, 12, or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate. If you are interested in participating or for more information, see Ms. Forbes in the Art Room. Pictured here are last year's Winners at the Award dinner. Great work Artists!

PE: Our Phy Ed Department is looking for socks/shoe donations in good condition.

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.

Our Summer STEAM Camp with Mr. Richmond was a hit! Pictured below: Our STEAM building Crew ready to work on a new shed for Mrs. Hoppman.

Pictured below: DJ Taylor is excited to show off his Drone skills during STEAM camp.

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.

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)

Please use the attendance line at 651-385-4550 when you need to report an absence, a student is coming in late or needs to be picked up early. You can also email tbmsattendance@rwps.org. Please keep in mind that students may be outside with PE, in band, or at recess so the earlier the notification the better for us to make that happen in a timely manner. If you know you will be picking your child up early or would like us to get a message to them, morning is the best time to let us know. Thank you for your cooperation!

Also, as a reminder, we do not have supervision for students until doors open at 8:35 (8:30 if they are eating breakfast.) Please keep this in mind if they are coming early.

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.

Student Flu Clinic is October 7th from 9:15 -11:15 am. Parents can register online Please see the link below.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HomelandHealthSpecialists1/GoodhueCountyHHSFluCOVIDVaccinationClinicsEnglishSpanish

Vision Screening: 5th Grade will be on October 29 and 7th grade will be on Oct 30th.

Dental clinic is scheduled for Oct 10.

All 7th graders need to have a TDAP booster and a Meningococcal immunization or a Conscientious Objection on file in the Health Office. Please bring paperwork to the school nurse before the first day of school. 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

Students are responsible for loss and damage to their Chromebook, so families must pay for cracked or broken screens, spills, broken keys and more. There is a protection play to help with that, but enrollment is required by Sept. 30. The annual cost is $15 for one device and $30 for two of more devices. Enroll by clicking the button below.

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.

Tryouts for Twin Bluff’s Musical, Matilda Jr., with performances on October 24 and 25, will be held on Monday, September 8, right after school in the choir room. Rehearsals will be almost every day after school.

To GET READY for the tryouts:

1. Sign up for a tryout time. (at open house or in the office)

2. Girls AND Boys should practice the Matilda song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzUWc_J0Bww

Sing Measures 29-42 ONLY

https://www.orpheustheatre.org/_files/ugd/4df5ac_42f1cf19861d4871ba815f666ca45452.pdf

3.Practice reading ONE of these speeches with expression: Monologues from Matilda

4. Fill out a tryout form and get your parent/guardian to sign the form.(Forms are also in the office) Matilda Jr. Try Out Form

Questions? Contact Ms. Martin at juliegalemartin@gmail.com OR Mr. Ascheman in the choir room.

Every student who tries out will be in the play. Some will have lead parts and some will be in the ensemble. This is a VERY FUN show with GREAT MUSIC.

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

STAY INFORMED!

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
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