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Monday, December 4, 2023

TMS Families,

December has arrived. With less than three full weeks left in the first semester, students are encouraged to finish the second grading period strong. Being at school each morning on time with the school issued lanyard/ID on and work completed will ensure a positive finish this quarter. Teachers and staff members have been planning lots of fun events for students to participate in to make the remaining school days enjoyable. 

Speaking of enjoyable, our 7th grade girls basketball team concluded an enjoyable season for the record books this past Saturday at the IESA State Basketball Tournament. While our Crusaders didn’t get the result they were looking for, they had a remarkable season finishing with 20 wins and only 1 loss on the year. Congratulations to our student-athletes and their coaches!

Our Crusaders Council has arranged for a hat day at TMS this Friday, December 8th. On Friday, all TMS students and staff are encouraged to wear a hat and bring a $1 donation to benefit the Crusaders Council.  The Crusaders Council hopes to raise money to organize and host fun events at TMS for students and staff members.

TMS Pictures: December Photo Album - November Photo Album - October Photo Album - September Photo Album

A Message from the TMS School Counselors: Are you considering purchasing your child a smartphone this holiday season? Check out https://www.waituntil8th.org/; specifically read:”smartphone alternatives”

Daily Announcements: Would you like to have access to the daily announcements that TMS students hear each morning at school? If so, please go to the “Daily News” section on our TMS Website.

Important Dates/Reminders: 

  • TMS Supply List - As we look forward to the second semester beginning in January, please be reminded that some of our single semester elective classes have school supply lists that are specific to their classes. 

  • Josten’s Yearbook link - Email actions shots to: tmsyearbook@tcusd2.org

  • A dental exam is due by May 15th of the current school year. (Dental Exam Form)

  • Checkout the Triad District Virtual Backpack for other flyers regarding events in our community.

  • Dec. 5 - 2:00 - Weightlifting (Group 1) - Crusaders Hall (Vickrey)

  • Dec. 6 - 2:00 - Weightlifting (Group 2) - Crusaders Hall (Vickrey)

  • Dec. 6 - 2:00 - Crusaders Council (Monk & Morris)

  • Dec. 6 - 2:00 - Dungeons and Dragons Club - Room 704 (Inda)

  • Dec. 8 - Crusaders Council - Sponsored Hat Day at TMS ($1/Hat)

  • Dec. 9 - Cheerleaders @ Highland Invitational

  • Dec. 11 - 2:00 - Art Club Session 1 - 902 (Ellis)

  • Dec. 11 - 2:00 - Weightlifting (Group 2) - Crusaders Hall (Vickrey)

  • Dec. 12 - 2:00 - Weightlifting (Group 1) - Crusaders Hall (Vickrey)

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - Weightlifting (Group 2) - Crusaders Hall (Vickrey)

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - TMS Dance Team in the Cafeteria

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - Crusaders Council (Monk & Morris)

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - Dungeons and Dragons Club - Room 704 (Inda)

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - Pride Club - Room 705 (Lazarz)

  • Dec. 13 - 2:00 - Student Council Meeting - Room 711 (Deiters)

  • Dec. 14 - 2:00 - TMS Dance Team in the Cafeteria

  • Dec. 14 - 4:00 - Boys Basketball vs Mascoutah

  • Dec. 17 - Cheerleaders @ Edwardsville Invitational

  • Dec. 18 - 2:00 - Art Club Session 1 - 902 (Ellis)

  • Dec. 18 - 2:00 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - TMS Cafeteria

  • Dec. 18 - 7:00 - TMS Band Concert @ Triad High School

  • Dec. 19 - Miles for Smiles

  • Dec. 19 - 7:00 - TMS Chorus Concert @ Triad High School

  • Dec. 21 - End of 2nd Quarter - Early Dismissal at 12:55 (No 7th hour today)

    • 1st Hour - 7th & 8th Grade Assembly

    • 12:00-12:45 - 6th Grade Assembly

  • Dec. 22 - Jan 3 - No School - Christmas Break (Jan. 3 - Teachers Institute)

  • Jan. 4 - IL Youth Survey during 8th Grade Science classes

  • Jan. 5 - 2nd Quarter Zero Hero Reward Day - TBA

  • Jan. 5 - 3:45-5:15 - 7th/8th Grade Bowling Tryouts @ Hi-Top Bowl in Highland

  • Jan. 8 - 3:45-5:15 - 7th/8th Grade Bowling Tryouts @ Hi-Top Bowl in Highland

  • Jan. 9 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Posted in Skyward

  • Feb. 24 - 9:00 - Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day @ SIUE

Go Crusaders,

Matt Noyes, Ed.D.

TMS Principal