Monday, December 18, 2023
TMS Families,
The week that students (and maybe a few staff members) have been waiting for with great anticipation has finally arrived! We’ll have our annual winter assemblies on Thursday. Our student council has planned some exciting activities, and they’ve asked for students and staff to show their school and holiday spirit on Thursday by dressing in the following colors (no face paint or hair dye):
6th Grade - Green
7th Grade - White
8th Grade - Red
As a reminder all Triad District students will be dismissed an hour earlier than normal on Thursday, December 21st. At TMS, students will be dismissed immediately following the last lunch at 12:55pm. There will be no after school clubs or activities on Thursday, other than previously scheduled practices communicated by coaches.
Please encourage your student to check the lost and found areas this week, as remaining items will be donated at the end of the semester.
When students return to school on Thursday, January 4th, all 8th grade students will be taking the Illinois Youth Survey in their Science classes. If, for any reason, you do not wish for your child to participate in this anonymous survey, please complete the Illinois Youth Survey Parent Opt Out Form at the bottom of this parent notification letter. If an opt-out form is completed by a parent, it should be given to the student’s science teacher by January 4th.
We have a new school resource officer at TMS. Welcome to Deputy Matt Maue! We are excited to have Matt joining our team, and he is off to a great start meeting students and staff.
Safety Reminder: In the interest of safety, please do not drop students off in the large staff parking lot area on the east side of the school or on the south side of the circle drive near Highway 40 where students have to cut across lines of cars or buses to enter the school. We expect for students to be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk on the west side of the cones and stanchions that separate the east parking lot from the circle drive. Deputy Maue has been trying to remind students and parents of where drop offs should occur. Your patience and cooperation would be greatly appreciated, as we work together to keep all students safe and buses moving in and out of our campus lot.
Thank You TMS: We were once again extremely impressed by the kindness and generosity shown by our middle school students and their families during our annual Help For the Holidays spare change drive. It’s become an annual tradition that our 7th and 8th grade homerooms enjoy seeing which room can raise the most money. This year, Dr. Corzine’s class won the 8th grade donut party by contributing almost $700, and Mr. Wise’s class won the 7th grade donut party by raising nearly $800. Overall, TMS collected nearly $4,500. Our 7th graders donated over $2500, and our 8th graders donated almost $2000. These funds are being donated on behalf of Triad Middle School to the Triad Strong organization. We are so proud of all of our students for understanding the importance of giving and serving, especially during this time of year. The donations collected will certainly make a difference for Triad families in need this holiday season.
Athletics/Extracurricular
Cheer - Congratulations to our cheerleaders, as they finished in 3rd place at the Edwardsville Invitational over the weekend. They finished in 2nd place at the Highland Invitational the previous weekend, which qualified them for ICCA State. They will be back in action at the ICCA State Championships on January 7th.
Dance - 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. They will compete again on January 6th at Edwardsville.
Boys Basketball - Our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams are off to a good start. They play at home on January 5th and January 20th. We’ll be hosting the IESA Boys Basketball Regionals starting January 22nd for 7th grade and January 29th for 8th grade.
Volleyball - Our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams have been selected and are beginning to practice in preparation for their season. The home opener is on January 16th.
Wrestling - The TMS wrestlers are off to a nice start as well, after competing at Jerseyville and East St. Louis to start the season. They will be in action at home on January 9th, 11th, and 23rd.
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. Students and parents are encouraged to contact Mrs. Nagel (allyson.nagel@tcusd2.org) for more information.
TMS Pictures: December Photo Album - November Photo Album - October Photo Album - September Photo Album
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. 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 - School / Holiday Spirit Day
6th Grade - Green
7th Grade - White
8th Grade - Red
End of 2nd Quarter - Early Dismissal at 12:55 (No 7th hour today)
Dec. 21 - No after school activities except for cheer, boys basketball, and wrestling.
3:15 Activity bus departure for those 3 sports.
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
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Matt Noyes, Ed.D.
TMS Principal