Monday, December 11, 2023
TMS Families,
Congratulations to our TMS Crusader Cheer and Dance Teams for their outstanding performances over the weekend! The cheer squad got 2nd place at the Highland Invitational, which qualified them for ICCA State. The dance team placed 1st in Jazz and 2nd in open pom at the IDTA competition at Belleville East. Their jazz routined qualified them for the state competition. The cheerleaders will be back in action at the Edwardsville Invitational on December 17th, and the dancers will compete again on January 6th at Edwardsville. Keep up the great work, girls! #TriadProud
The Triad Middle School Scholar Bowl Team will begin their 2024 season next quarter! This opportunity will be open to our 6th-8th grade students. Please let Mrs. Nagel know if your child is interested in participating. Her email is allyson.nagel@tcusd2.org. More information will be available via the morning announcements.
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. 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. 13 - 5:00 - Wrestling @ East St. Louis
Dec. 14 - 2:00 - TMS Dance Team in the Cafeteria
Dec. 14 - 4:00 - Boys Basketball vs Mascoutah
Dec. 15 - 2:00 - Modern Conflicts Club - Room 602 (Maedge & Gremaud)
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. 7 - Cheer @ ICCA Championships
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
Jan. 9 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Mascoutah
Jan. 11 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Alton
Jan. 17 - 4:00 - Wrestling w/ Liberty @ Lincoln MS
Jan. 18 - 4:00 - Wrestling @ Millstadt
Jan. 23 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Wolf Branch
Jan. 25 - 4:00 - Wrestling @ Mascoutah
Jan. 29 - 4:00 - Wrestling @ Cahokia
Jan. 31 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Collinsville
Feb. 6 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Bethalto Trimpe
Feb. 8 - 4:00 - Wrestling with Vandalia @ Roxana
Feb. 14 - 4:00 - Wrestling vs Wood River Lewis & Clark
Feb. 24 - Wrestling @ IESA Regionals
Feb. 24 - 9:00 - Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day @ SIUE
March 2 - Wrestling @ IESA Sectionals
March 8-9 - Wrestling @ IESA State Finals
Go Crusaders,
Matt Noyes, Ed.D.
TMS Principal