Tamanend Connections
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December 15, 2017
From Student Council
Get ready for Spirit Week next week as we count down days until Winter Break. Plan your wardrobe for the following:
- Monday: Comfy Clothes
- Tuesday: Twin Day
- Wednesday: Ugly Sweaters
- Thursday: College Wear
- Friday: Holiday & Winter Hats
When we return from Winter Break, we will kick off the New Year with the first of many "Find it Fridays" of the year and continue with Spirit Days on Fridays.
- January 5th: Find it Friday. Look for Snowflakes
- January 12th: Eagles/NFL Spirit Day
- January 19th: Find it Friday
- January 23: Outer Space Spirit Day
Pictured above are our 2017-2018 Student Council Officers: Kat M., Cadence M., Aaron F., and Garrett M.
November Boomerang Honoree
A Call for Earbuds
Each year, with the increase of available laptops and technological resources, teachers are incorporating more multi-media and differentiation in their lessons. Coinciding with this is the use of earphones to listen to screencasts and other audio or video. That is why we listed earbuds as a part of the school supply list for all grades. In recent weeks, we have seen a drop off in number of students coming prepared with earbuds. Please make sure that your student has earbuds as part of their other every-day school supplies such as pens/pencils, calculator, etc. We recommend that students store their earbuds in a ziplock bag in ther binder pencil case when they are not in use. Earbuds can be bought inexpensively at dollar discount stores, discount super stores, and most major pharmacies. (Please do not send your student to school with expensive earbuds!) Also, please note that the newest iPhone has earbuds that are not compatible with our laptops.
6th Grade Parent Orientation
SAVE THE DATE! We happily anticipate meeting our rising 6th grade parents and guardians and showing off all the many wonderful things to look forward to at Tamanend Middle School.
Please note the March 5th date of 6th Grade Parent Orientation. The CBSD calendar, which was printed in the summer, has a different, incorrect date for Tamanend.
Monday, Mar 5, 2018, 07:00 PM
Tamanend Middle School, Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA, United States
Who Wants to be Linked in Unity?!
We will have our second L2U on Saturday, January 20th for all interested 7th, 8th and 9th graders who have not been linked before. To receive an invitation to L2U, students (or parents, guardians, teachers) need to fill out a quick nomination form. We will send invitations based on nominations in early January. That means we need nominations before Winter Break.
L2U starts at 8:30 and ends at 11 a.m. Being that it is an action and learning packed two-and-a half hours, students must commit to attending the entire session (no leaving early). Participation is free and student participants get a L2U t-shirt at the end.
Nominate a TMS Student for Boomerang Recognition
CB Cares Educational Foundation recognizes and supports the students of Central Bucks School District for living by the 40 Developmental Assets. This month's asset is #38 Self-Esteem: Young person demonstrates a confidence that promotes positive behaviors and relationships. He/she is proud to be the person that they are, and they serve as a role model to others because of their healthy self-confidence. Anyone can nominate a Tamanend student. Parents/Guardians, grandparents, neighbors, siblings, friends... the more students nominated, the more there is to celebrate!
Please click here to submit your Boomerang nomination. Nominations are due this Monday, December 18.
Yearbook Online Discounts
Rainy/Snowy Day Traffic
On rainy and snowy days, we create our own traffic with an increase of students who become carriders. Please allow your student to ride the bus if they are a regular bus rider. A good compromise that won't cause school traffic and lateness to work and school is to drive your student to the bus stop. If you do drive your student to school, please follow the car drop off pattern shared here.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Upcoming Events
Happy New Year!
Bucks County Teen Peace and Social Justice Summit
The 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bucks County Teen Peace and Social Justice Summit will take place on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at William Tennent High School. All students in Grades 7-12 are welcomed to attend and participate in this event. Attendees will hear from various inspirational speakers and will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions with their peers in facilitated sessions. Pizza will be provided at the conclusion of the event. Should you have questions regarding the event, please see or email Mrs. Leatherbarrow for further details. To register for this event, please complete the registration form.
Tamanend Parent Council
Parent Council is an open meeting where all parents are welcome to attend to learn more about Tamanend Middle School. Parent Council typically meets on the third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. There is no obligation to attend all Parent Councils and there are no elected positions. Parent Council is a forum for parents and school leaders to learn from and with each other, together.
At this month's Parent Council, we will observe Mr. Drake's INT class, learn about KAD Day, give a shout out for L2U, and discuss why formative assessment and innovation go hand-in-hand. Save the date!
Thursday, Jan 18, 2018, 09:00 AM
Tamanend Middle School, Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
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Support Tamanend While You Shop
If you use the following vendors, please think about supporting TMS while you shop:
- Giant Food Store has an A+ School Rewards program through their clip-less coupon card that gives money to the school you designate every time you shop. Use this link then select Savings & Rewards to select Tamanend as your A+ school. Follow the prompts to create your online account. You will need your 11 digit BONUSCARD number and the School ID #23596.
- Clip and send in Box Tops to the attention of NJHS.
- If you like to shop online, check out the eScrip Online Mall. When you sign up for an account, selecting Tamanend earns money for our school.
Quick & Helpful Links:
- CBSD Mobile App - Students and parents can get a FREE CB App to keep up with all things Tamanend and CB.
- Parent Portal - Ongoing student progress reporting and more
- Student Portal - Screencasted directions on how students can access a portal of their own
- Tamanend Daily Announcements
- Tamanend Procedures at a Glance
- Tamanend Dress Standards
- Tamanend Cell Phone Practices & Rules
- ICYMI - A collection of all previous Tamanend Connections newsletters
- What is L2U?
- CB Cares Education Foundation's Backpack Newsflash
- E-Friday Folder
- 2017-2018 Tamanend Calendar
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Tamanend Middle School
Email: tms@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/25
Location: 1492 Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA
Phone: 267.893.2900
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