Friday, January 10, 2025
Welcome back and Happy New Year! I want to extend my gratitude for your patience this week as we navigated the unpredictable inclement weather. A special thank you goes to our Maintenance Crew for their countless hours of hard work to ensure we could return to TMS.
Attached is a document from Dr. Henderson, our Superintendent, which outlines the Inclement Weather and E-Learning Expectations for the District. I would like to emphasize the Middle School times and expectations for our students.
We are excited for a fantastic 2nd semester and, as always, we are incredibly thankful for our wonderful school community!
Inclement Weather Update:
December 2024 - Weather Update
E-Learning Schedule for TMS:
6th - 8th Grades (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM): The normal instructional day will be 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. TMS students are expected to follow their normal class schedule and log into their Google Meet virtual classroom (posted in Canvas) at the start time indicated for each period. The teacher will provide instruction for 20-25 minutes and then provide independent practice where students are able to ask questions for each period. Students do not need to check in during their study hall/homeroom period. If students would like to meet with a teacher individually, they can meet with their teacher during office hours from 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM.
TMS Remote Learning/Weather Event Bell Schedule (Times are slightly different from the regular schedule, so please pay close attention.)
Early Bird - 7:20 AM
Period 1 - 8:00 AM
Period 2 - 8:40 AM
Period 3 - 9:20 AM
Period 4 - 10:00 AM
Period 5 - 10:40 AM
Period 6 - 11:20 AM
Period 7 - 12:00 PM
Teacher Office Hours - 12:40-1:00 PM
CSC/Homeroom Lessons:
On Monday we will start a five day “workshop” with all students on goal setting.
Why we need goals, types of goals, what can goals improve, SMART goals, “Accomplish”
Goal for 2nd semester
2nd Semester Elective Supply List:
7th and 8th grade students switch electives to start the 2nd semester
Please check the Elective Supply List for a list supplies
Electives can be viewed in Skyward on Student schedule
Attendance Policy for 2024-2025 - Reminder
TCUSD #2 Attendance Policy & TMS Zero Hero Attendance
Young Authors Contest:
Are you interested in writing? Now is a great time to get started working on a story for the 2025 Madison County Young Authors’ Contest. All students in grades K-8 in the Triad School District are eligible to participate in this project. We will choose 1 winner and 1 runner-up from each school per grade level. Our grade level winners will then be invited to represent the Triad School District by attending the Madison County Young Authors’ Conference on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Granite City High School. The deadline to turn in your final story to Mrs. Alldredge in the office is Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. If you are interested, you can pick up a Young Author’s packet in the school office today.
Sports/Extracurricular Activities:
Scholar Bowl will begin soon, this is a program open to 6th-8th grade students at TMS. Please reach out to Mrs. Nagel for more information.
How can I check academic progress for my student at TMS:
Check grades in Skyward and Canvas
Communicate with teachers if concerns arise
Triad Together - Community Engagement Information: Triad Together Website link
Zero Hero Reward:
Just a reminder as we start a new quarter the 3rd quarter expectations are updated below - to qualify for the reward the following criteria must be met: Due to weather we have postponed 2nd Quarter Reward to a later date this month.
3rd Quarter Expectations
No missing work or zeroes
3 or less absences (Excused or Unexcused)
No office referrals
TMS Daily Announcements:
Would you like to have access to our TMS Daily Announcements? The announcements are located under the “Daily News” section on our TMS Website. TMS Daily Announcements
TMS Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our Facebook posts with FAQs for TMS!!!
TMS Yearbook and Pictures:
Send your photos to tmsyearbook@tcusd2.org.
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.
Important Dates
January 13th - MAP testing begins
January 14th - 8th Grade Transition to High School Meeting with THS Staff (1st-3rd hours)
January 20th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 27th - TCUSD #2 Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m
February 3rd - Student Council Soup’er Bowl Food Drive kicks-off
February 12th - School Improvement (½ day Student Attendance)
February 15th - School Resource Officer Day
TMS through photos: