Takoma Park MS Community Newsletter
Week of December 19
Great Things Are Happening at TPMS!
This Friday, on December 16th , 4 of our TPMS Minority Scholars represented Takoma Park at the Montgomery County Youth Equity Summit (YES). Our Scholars participated in sessions focused around:
- Mental Health
- Disrupting Stereotypes
- Personal Identity
- Social Justice
- College Pathways
- Health Care
- Real Estate
- Entrepreneurship & Marketing
- Social Capitol
They were able to connect with others scholars from around the county while also engaging in multiple learning sessions.
TPMS Spirit Wear
7th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
The seventh grade will participate in a field trip to Medieval Times on Friday, February 3, 2023. Students will learn about political systems and social class in Feudal Europe and have lunch (and a lot of fun!). Permission slips will go home with 7th graders after Winter Break. The cost will be $49 per student. We would like the entire class to attend. Students who may need financial assistance can contact Mr. Einhorn, Ms. Hankins or Ms. Martinez to discuss a scholarship to help cover the cost of the trip. Online payment will be available through the TPMS website.
12th Annual Takoma Park Book Fair
Saturday, December 17 • 1–4 pm
Busboys and Poets Takoma
235 Carroll Street NW
30 local authors will be selling & signing books.
(Think personalized gifts for all ages and interests!)
Plus - COCOA CRAWL hot chocolate specials!
Come in from the cold—and join us!
PTSA Corner
TPMS PTSA Correspondence Secretary Needed!
The TPMS PTSA is seeking a Correspondence Secretary to help with managing community communications. This person would serve as a member of the board and help draft emails and notices to the community and listserv contents/support. Any background or interest in communications? This exciting position helps us get the word out on PTSA activities, events and announcements to connect parents with information and fun. Requires attendance at monthly board meeting and work on a weekly basis to compose and review weekly messages for the PTSA.Contact Alice Weiss (aliceweiss@rocketmail.com) for more information.
Please Provide Feedback for the NAACP at TPMS
What has been your experience at Takoma Park Middle School? The NAACP and parent council representative, Gladys Chi, is spearheading efforts to offer assistance, guidance, and support for African American families and families of color to pursuing the highest quality education in MCPS.
Please fill out this survey which seeks to collect information from our families of color and families at Takoma Park middle school. What have we done well, what can we do better, and how can we grow as a community!
SAVE THE DATE
· PTSA Meeting – Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7PM
· Ice Skating and Nando’s Fundraiser – Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Come ice skating and dine at Nando’s Peri Peri to support the TPMS PTSA on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
o From 4pm to 9pm, Nando’s will donate 50% of sales for both dine in and take out (using their online ordering system linked here – no matter the ordering method, note your affiliation with TPMS so your order counts!).
o From 6pm to 8pm, the Ice Skating Center next to the Silver Spring Civic Center will donate 50% of admissions.
· Books and Basketball - Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, 2023
The PTSA is thrilled to be bringing back BOOKS AND BASKETBALL, a two-day community and fundraising event at TPMS combining a teachers vs. students basketball game on Friday with a book sale on Saturday. Come for the fun, stay for amazing books for your family!
o Basketball Game will be Friday, 2/10 from 6:00-9:00 pm. There will be lots of fun activities, and pizza and other treats for sale. Tickets for the game will be $3.00 each with one adult per party getting free admission. Note that all students will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult due to security issues.
o Book Sale will be in the cafeteria on Friday during the game and on Saturday 2/11 from 10:00am-2:00pm. There will be a bake sale and fun activities for the kids.
This event is a fun TPMS tradition. Please put on your calendars and join us in 2023! For more information, contact Dawn Taylor and Mary Hanisco, Books and Basketball Chairs at dawney66@aol.com or hanisco_family@mac.com.
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