Gator Family News 1/11
From the desk of Christopher J. Blake
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Vision:
Empowering today’s students to embrace tomorrow’s possibilities.
Mission:
Our mission is to foster and motivate high level learning through innovative strategies to create lifelong learners in a safe and positive environment that partners with a diverse community.
It's Friday!
Our students did a phenomenal job the first semester, and we are excited about what this semester will bring! We are closely monitoring student data, applying best practices in teaching, and reaching out to ensure the needs of each and every student are met. As we continue to push forward, we do so with high expectations for each child. As I've heard, "Excellence has no finish line!" With that being said, we will continue to strive for excellence each and every day.
Thank you for your support!
Happy New Year!!!
Mr. Blake
Gator Dates
1/12--Tyler ISD Girls Basketball Tournament (7th at Moore MS/8th at Boulter MS)
1/15--5th Grade Preview Night at 6 PM (For our future Gators)
1/17--Gator Basketball vs. Hubbard MS at Hubbard MS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
1/17--Lady Gator Basketball vs. Hubbard MS at TLMS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
1/18--Presentation to students on the hazards of vaping
1/21--Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Student and Staff Holiday)
1/24--Gator Basketball vs. Moore MS at TLMS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
1/24--Lady Gator Basketball vs. Moore MS at Moore MS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
1/31--Gator Basketball vs. Boulter MS at Boulter MS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
1/31--Lady Gator Basketball vs. Boulter MS at TLMS @ 5:00/6:00 PM
We Have a Winner! Tyler Public Library Card Design Contest
5th Grade Preview Night...January 15 at 6:00 PM
The Hazards of Vaping Presentation for Parents and Students
There will be a Free 100 Daily Grade given to students whose parents attend!!!!
Attendance
Improving attendance at Three Lakes Middle School is a top priority this school year. There is a direct correlation between student attendance and school success, so encourage your students to attend school and discuss the importance of them being here daily.
Our attendance for the week is as follows:
Grade 6: 95.97%
Grade 7: 95.54%
Grade 8: 97.12%
Overall: 96.22%
Congratulations to our 8th graders for having the highest attendance this week!!! Continue motivating your students to attend school...it makes a difference!!!
Here are some helpful hints to help with attendance:
- Establish and stick to the basic routines (going to bed early, waking up on time, etc.) that will help your child develop the habit of on-time attendance.
- Talk to your child about why going to school every day is critical and important unless they are sick. If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and work with the teacher, counselor, or administrator to get them excited about going to school.
- Come up with back up plans for who to turn to (another family member, a neighbor or fellow parents) to help you get your child to school if something comes up (e.g. another child gets sick, your car breaks down, etc.).
- Reach out for help if you are experiencing tough times (e.g. transportation, unstable housing, loss of a job, health problems) that make it difficult to get your child to school. Other parents, your child’s teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse, counselor, or community agencies can help you problem solve or connect you to a needed resource.
- If your child is absent, work with the teacher to make sure she or he has an opportunity to learn and make up for the academics missed.
Parting Thought
Three Lakes Middle School
Email: christopher.blake@tylerisd.org
Website: threelakes.tylerisd.org
Location: 2445 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler, TX, USA
Phone: (903) 262-2970
Facebook: facebook.com/threelakestylerisd
Twitter: @ThreeLakesTISD