Friday, September 6, 2024
Happy Friday! As we settle back into our routines this school year, I want to remind everyone about the changes in attendance policies for the 2024-2025 school year.
This year, we will be utilizing new attendance procedures to improve communication with families and ensure a more uniform approach to regular school attendance. When a student is absent for 5, 10, and 15 days, whether for excused or unexcused reasons, parents will receive a letter in their child’s Skyward parent portal as well as via email. These letters are “auto-generated” for every student to keep you informed about your child's absences and maintain open communication between us.
Please remember to call the Attendance Line at 618-667-5406 to report your child's absence. While teachers appreciate being informed during extended absences, we ask that all daily absences be reported to the Main Office. After 9 absences, documentation will be required for the day to be considered excused.
We understand that students can become ill, but we are committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to grow academically, and they achieve this best when they are here at TMS with us.
Thank you for your continued support!
THS Home Football Games:
This Friday Triad High School will host the first home football game of the year. Please note that the following rules are in place and will be enforced by Triad High School Administration and Troy Police.
Middle School students have the option of sitting with their parents or on the bleachers at the south end of the grandstand in the designated Middle School Section.
All school rules apply when attending an event at the football stadium
Wear your school ID.
Elementary-age students must be in the presence of a parent or an adult over 25 years of age at all times. You cannot bring your younger siblings to the game with you, unless your parents/guardians are present.
Absolutely no footballs.
Once you leave the stadium you will not be allowed back in.
No rough-housing, inappropriate language, or playing on the grass hill will be allowed. You will be asked to call a parent and be picked up.
Dress code reminder:
Reminders have been provided throughout the first weeks of school regarding inappropriate shorts and shirts. Beginning next week we will assign dress code violations for inappropriate messages on shirts, crop tops, and shorts that are not visible, and shorts that expose students' backsides. As staff we do our best to address these issues, but we ask for parent support in reminding students that if they question if it's too short to select a different pair for school. Please refer to the TMS Handbook on page 18 for more information. TMS Handbook
New Student Breakfast:
On Friday morning administration and support staff welcomed new students at a donut breakfast during CSC. Thank you to Dunkin Donuts for donating the donuts and allowing us a little time with approximately 40 students who are new to TMS and Triad!! It was a great way to start the day!!
Shout-out to Chief Wasser and Hank:
Earlier this week Hank, one of Troy PD’s therapy dogs came to visit and meet with a few of our classes. It was a great opportunity for our students to have a little time away from academics and also get to hang out with Hank! Thank you Chief Wasser for stopping by!!
TMS Yearbook and Pictures:
It is time to reserve your 24-25 yearbook. You can order one for $22.00 at jostens.com/buytoday The $22.00 offer only lasts until 9-13-24. Also, any pictures from first day of school, TMS sports are greatly appreciated and can be sent to tmsyearbook@tcusd2.org
Student Fees:
Triad student fees were due by August 30th. If you have not paid fees yet for the 2024-25 school year, you can click this link for information about how to pay student fees through the Skyward Family Access Portal.
Traffic Update:
IDOT will begin bridge repairs on Illinois 4 at U.S. 40 weather permitting during the month of September. Temporary traffic signals will maintain two-way traffic for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of November. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone and detour route.
TMS Student Handbook, Parent Signature:
An effort has been made to create rules and procedures that will guide students in becoming effective, responsible citizens of the school community. These handbooks contain valuable information relating to school procedures and policies.
Please click on the Triad Middle School Student/Parent Handbook link.
Please go to the family access in Skyward and click on the tile indicating that you have been provided the Triad Middle School Student/Parent Handbook.
What if my child forgets something?
A drop-off location is located in the Main Lobby. Ring the buzzer, let us know you are dropping off something for your student. Put your child’s name on the item. The item will be delivered to the student.
I need to pick up my child…
An approved pickup person will buzz into the building. Use the Chromebook in the Main Lobby to enter the student information. This information will be sent to the Main Office secretaries. The student will be called and sent out to you. Please plan accordingly, this can take a few minutes. Please wait in the lobby area.
Physicals / Important Health Services Forms & Links:
Please check out the Triad CUSD#2 Health Services page on the Triad website for important reminders on physicals, dental and vision forms, and other helpful forms and links. While all 6th graders need to show proof of a physical exam on a state approved physical exam form, all TMS students who plan on participating in a Fall Sport will need a current physical (less than 395 days old) in order to participate. Please see Nurse Becker with any questions.
School Breakfast & Lunch: ALL CHECK PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO TCUSD#2,
Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals once again this school year at no cost or a discounted rate. Triad families who wish to apply for free or reduced meals must do so through the Skyward Family Access portal. Once in the portal, click on the “Food Service Application” tile.
2024-2025 Cafeteria Prices:
Student Breakfast = $1.80
Student Lunch = $3.25
2024-2025 Bell Schedule:
School doors open 7:00am
Homeroom begins 7:30am
Student Dismissal 1:55pm
Important Dates
September 18th - School Improvement Day - ½ day attendance
September 23rd - Triad CUSD #2 School Board Meeting
TMS through photos: