Teeland Middle School
September 2022
Letter from the Principal
9-1-2022
Dear Teeland Families:
It is wonderful to be back at school with your students again! TMS staff are working hard to build personal connections and make sure that your students are getting the academic courses and supports that they need. We are finishing MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing next week, and our math teachers will soon be doing the i-Ready math diagnostic. Our preschool program started last week, and we love seeing our new “littles” as they adjust to this big school!
One of my priorities, as an administrator, is to communicate accurate information to our school community. I have been trying to keep up with all of the bus cancellations, but we are receiving information very “last minute” from our current bus service. We know the traffic is terrible on days that we do not have bussing and I cannot tell you enough how much your patience is appreciated.
As we move forward our staff will be using the data gathered from the assessments previously mentioned, to make sure that your student is correctly placed. This means that your student may have a schedule change. If this is the case, your student’s counselor will reach out to you to let you know the recommended changes.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. We truly welcome parent feedback. My direct line is 907-352-7507, and email is joann.hinds@matsuk12.us
Enjoy your time over the long weekend with your family. We will see students next Tuesday, September 6th!
Jo Ann Hinds, Principal
Important Dates
- September 1 & 2 - PD Days, No School for Students
- September 5 - Holiday, Labor Day
- September 6 - Picture Day
- September 9 - Back to School Dance
- September 12 - Cheerleading Begins
- September 22 - Basketball Begins for 7th & 8th Grade
- September 27 - Lego Robotics Begins
- October 4 - Guitar Club Begins
- October 14 - Quarter 1 Ends
Student Drop Off
Lego Robotics is Back!
Teeland Middle School is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and responsible students to participate in an exciting opportunity to gain lifelong skills in robotics, problem solving, teamwork, and more. Click HERE for more information.
Cross Country Meets!
September 14 @ Colony High
Championship Meet September 21 @ Palmer High
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Have you applied for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program?
We are asking all families to apply/renew their Free and Reduced Lunch applications.
Every application helps fund our school. Thank you!
Free and Reduced applications must be submitted and approved for families to qualify for a 50% reduction in athletic fees. You can access the application HERE.
Cheerleading
Students must have a current physical and sign up in PlanetHS. Payments are made in the office or on SchoolPay.
7th & 8th Grade Basketball
Art Adventures - Paper Marbling
Guitar Club
Learn to play the guitar!
The first meeting is Monday, Oct. 4 in Mr. Wessling’s room, B211. $15 fee to sign up.
Grab an application from the front office, or sign up online through “School Pay.” Guitar Club meets every Monday and is limited to 30 students.
Back to School Dance
Friday, September 9th from 2:20 - 3:45 pm
$5.00 Entrance Fee
Fun, Food, Prizes, and Photo Booth!
Snacks and drinks will be available at the concession stand for an additional cost.
Students attending MUST be picked up no later than 4:00 pm.
Bus Passes
All bus passes must include the following information:
• Student’s name
• Parent and/or guardian’s name
• Parent and/or guardian’s contact phone number (in case of bus emergency)
• Approved bus stop location that the student will be dropped off
You may email Teeland at tms@matsuk12.us to request a bus pass.
Ms. Olson may be contacted at 907.352.7528 or at kimberly.olson@matsuk12.us.
*Bus passes must be received by 12:00 pm for same-day passes.
SchoolPay
SchoolPay is integrated with ParentVUE. Here’s how it works:
- Login to your ParentVUE account and select "Fee" on the left side menu.
- Click on the "Pay Fees" button at the top of the page.
- You will be redirected to the SchoolPay website where you can select your items and pay fees electronically with a credit/debit card or electronic check.
TMS Preschool Program
Miss Kim
TMS Student Spotlight
Zoe won third place at the Alaska State Fair in the Cakes 2 Bake competition with her Cherry Cordial Cake. We are so proud of you!
About Us
Email: tms@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/tms
Location: 2788 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK, USA
Phone: 907.352.7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teeland-Middle-School-1579130432415578/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARDW0h1EtkxAP4da90ScKXcvK-1sUCJnDL-8NQD_zCE2uYyy7jwABQrxch_7IMz_n2d_7OxXhwsi6o3n