TVMSC Newsletter - September 2025

• Attendance must be reported to a student's Primary/Home school and TVMSC

• Attendance Line: 208-854-6802. For TVMSC Email Stacy.Rogers@Boiseschools.org
• TVMSC Weekly Announcements
• Last day to turn in late work for quarter 1 is Friday, Sept 26th
• Quarter 1 ends on Friday, Oct 10th
• TVMSC P-T Conferences will be open on Oct 14th & Oct 15th from 3pm-6pm In-Person
• There will be no school on Oct 16th for TVMSC so we can have make-up Conferences.

See PDF below for the Boise School District Illness Procedures.

Also, here is a link for respiratory virus guidance.

Please put TVMSC attendance and main line number in your phones or email me directly. We are housed in the Riverglen building but they do not have our students as enrollments. When you leave messages on their phone line, they may not get to me in a timely manner.

You can also always email me directly at Stacy.Rogers@Boiseschools.org.

Attendance line 208-854-6802

Main line 208-854-6800 (please leave a message as I am just one person and do deliveries, set ups and even subs in classrooms)

There is no need to also email Mrs. Frankenstein, as I (Stacy) am the one that enters attendance.

Thank you and have a wonderful day.

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is a way to stay informed about your students progress on a day to day basis. Please see the information below on how to connect, all schedules are now posted in Infinite Campus.

• Bussing schedule is attached below.
• For bussing questions call Transportation at 208-854-4167

• Breakfast and lunch will be served at Riverglen again this year from 7:10 to 7:30 for breakfast and 11:10 - 11:40 for lunch.
• Breakfast is free at all schools, lunch is not free.

• We follow the dress/conduct code for Riverglen JH found in the student handbook.

• Quiz Bowl is a competition that covers all subjects (science, literature, current events, etc.)
• Quiz Bowl Club is open to all grades and abilities.
• Practice is every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5 pm
• Contact Ms. Ekhoff for more questions and details julie.ekhoff@boiseschools.org

• Come join us for Middle School Science Bowl!
• It is a friendly and fun competition for 6th- 8th graders. Practice is on Tuesdays from 3:30- 5:00, and starts September 9th.
• If you have questions ask Mrs. Poppenga or Mr. Wilkens. See you there!

• Mathcounts is a nationwide math competition for 6, 7, and 8th grade students.
• First practice is September 9th from 3:30 - 5 pm.
• Practice is every Monday from 3:30 - 5 pm in room 215.
• Contact Mr. Erwin for questions at chris.erwin@boiseschools.org
• We are actively looking for students from North Jr. High to build a team of 4 students. Don't be shy, we need you!
• We will practice for Mathcounts and also for the AMC-8 competition.
• Last year we had 4 TVMSC students go to the national competition in Orlando!
• Math Counts Club Flyer

• TVMSC hosts the AMC Math competitions each year. Click HERE for general information on the AMC competition. Students interested in the AMC should sign up to the following link by September 20.

  
  

• The AMC 8 is for students up to 8th grade.

• Students sign up for the AMC8 at https://forms.gle/KbERN6AopAgpfEdc8

• AMC 8 is January 22-28, 2026 (say to be confirmed by the end of December)




• The AMC 10 is for students up to 10th grade, ideally they have already participated in the AMC8. Students have 2 chances to take the AMC10, day A , and day B, or they may just choose 1 day

• Students sign up at https://forms.gle/wxmMUxVTCMMtNXXA7

• The AMC10A will be Nov 5th and AMC10B Nov 13th at 7:40 and 11:40




• The AMC 12 is for students who already took the AMC10 at least once. Students have 2 chances to take the AMC12, day A , day B, or they may just choose 1 day

• Students sign up at https://forms.gle/QVur1Kjn8rNexoTw6

• The AMC12A will be Nov 5th and AMC12B Nov 13th at 7:40 and 11:40




• Students who signed up for either competition will receive an email with more information as we get closer to the competition, and there will be information inside the announcements

• For questions email: rachel.spanneut@boiseschools.org

• Thursdays 2:30 - 4 in room 113
• Bring a school-appropriate game of your own or come play what someone else brings. There's always stuff to play!
• We play board and card games of all kinds for any level of experience. Everyone is welcome!
• Contact Mr. Johanson for details at - adam.johanson@boiseschools.org

Be a part of this new and exciting competition being offered to students in grade 6-12 around the country.

Where - Riverside Elementary Room 113 (Ms. Randall's room)

When - Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 (just head straight to Riverside from school (beginning Sept 10)

Who - anyone interested in learning more about AI and thinking innovatively about AI-powered solutions.

For more information or questions, email allyson.randall@boiseschools.org

See this LINK for the flyer.

Thank you so much for helping me to be able to attend the American Chemical Society National Conference in Washington DC! I was able to get better acquainted with other Boise State interns. I was able to attend a career fair where I got to talk to people working in scientific fields. Last of all, I had the opportunity to present my own research on tantalum oxide!

Myself and some other students were able to do a special tour of the laboratories in the Library of Congress, Madison Building. I got to see what kinds of things they preserve and how they preserve them. The scientists work with old documents, books, paintings, audio recordings, images, maps, and pottery. I got to hear some audio recordings that were over a hundred years old, such as a recording of Alexander Graham Bell! I learned that they are currently decoding an old audio recording from Amelia Earhart that had been discovered a few days ago in the back of an old book.

I also had time to explore other things in Washington DC. At the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, I got to see historic airplanes like the P51 Mustang, machinery used in space like the Apollo 11 Command Module, and a planetarium. The Apollo 11 Command Module was my favorite thing, because it was not a replica. It was the real thing!

My mom and I took a walk downtown. The buildings were really big and the architecture was really cool

I was able to take a tour of the US Capitol Building. I saw lots of historical paintings and statues, as well as the old and new courtrooms from various versions of Congress. It was very fascinating to see what the Capitol Building looked like a long time ago. I also learned which parts of the Capitol Building were burned down during the war of 1812. Being able to see in person so much history, was very amazing

I also got to look around the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. I got to see the Gutenberg Bible, which is the oldest printed book in the world. There are only four copies of it in good condition. This one was pristine. I also got to see some older artifacts like Mesopotamian cuneiform (the oldest form of writing in the world), which is over 5,000 years old.

I was able to see the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. They have exhibits that include fossils, the deep sea, geology (including meteorites), and other exhibits that represent all of life on earth.

Thank you so much for allowing me to go on this wonderful trip. I had an amazing time, I learned a lot, and it was because you helped make this possible for me. Thank you so much! Gage Cook

This is a 6-week, fully virtual research experience for high school students to learn about and gain science research experience. This might be a great opportunity for some of your students who are interested in participating in IDSEF but are completely new to the process. There are only 36 spots available, applications are due September 20.

See this LINK for more information.

• It is that time of year again for volunteer opportunities at the Festival of Trees.
• The event goes from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30.
• There are volunteer opportunities available from Sunday, November 23 to Sunday, November 30.
• This is open to students, over the age of 14, their families and all teachers. We would love to have you all come and volunteer.
• Please have students interested in volunteering register online. If there are any questions, please call Janelle 208-861-9949 or email iowa_girl10@msn.com.
• See flyer below for more information.

Girls Who Code for 6th-8th graders is an empowering and inclusive program designed to inspire girls to explore computer science in a fun, creative, and collaborative environment. Through engaging lessons and hands-on projects, students learn coding fundamentals, problem-solving strategies, and how technology can address real-world challenges.

When - Tuesdays, September 16 - October 7th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Where - 1509 S Tyrell Lane Suite 180

Instructor - Theresa McSweeney

Cost is 20 dollars per class and a 25 dollar annual registration fee.

Please direct any questions to Jenny Hoban (208) 901-2275

jenny.hoban@summitinnovationlab.com

See Flyer Below or use this LINK

Cell Phone usage guidelines from the national organization Wait Until 8th in partnership with the Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Boise.

• If you are from a low income family and are applying to college, please reach out to Ms. Ekhoff (julie.ekhoff@boiseschools.org) or Mr. Erwin (chris.erwin@boiseschools.org) for information about the Questbridge National College Match (https://www.questbridge.org/) scholarship program.

• This program is for students having family incomes less than $65,000 for a family of four.

• The deadline for this program is September 30, you will need several weeks to complete it. Please reach out soon if you think you may qualify for this amazing opportunity.

• If you have any used AP/PSAT/SAT study guides around, TVMSC would love to re-purpose them. If you have any that you are no longer use them, please deliver them to Mrs. Rogers in the office or Ms. Ekhoff in room 208.

• If possible, please drop students off at/after 7:30 am.
• Students arriving before 7:30 am (11:40 am for afternoon students) should go to the cafeteria until school begins.

• TVMSC is a magnet program of the Boise School District. We do really appreciate all of the support families give us, and their are some great tax breaks/matching programs as well. Please do consider donating to TVMSC.

• Coming soon!