Twin Oaks Tribune
Twin Oaks Middle School
Volume 7, Issue 1
They have arrived!
6th Grade "M & M" Week
Getting our 'Lakers' reading
PBIS Alive and Well
Student Relationships and Engagement is key!
Welcoming New Staff
Erik Torgerson Rocks!
Way to go TOMS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SJr0y-a1U&feature=youtu.be
Teachers of the Week
Brian Anderson
Years in the district: 16
Years in education: 16
Alma mater: Bemidji State University
Favorite middle school memory (good or bad): When I was in middle school my favorite teacher was Mr. Carollo. He was always goofy, easy to talk to, and made school fun. One day he taped me to my chair so I couldn't keep getting up.
Favorite quote/motto: "Be the kind of friend that someone wants to call when they get a flat tire." The "flat tire" related to any situation in life.
Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite book: With two 4 year olds at home... My current favorite book is "Daddies do it different".
Best gift ever received (can't be birth of child): When I was in high school my grandparents have me their old 1984 Plymouth Horizon. No door locks, topped out at 50, but a sweet way to turn 16.
Anything else you would like to share: I have worked in many different buildings in our district. Twin Oaks is a place to be proud of. Our staff and administration are second to none. A great place to call home.
Vicky Hilzendeger
Years in the district: 16
Years in education: 16
Alma mater: University of North Dakota
Favorite middle school memory (good or bad): Having to watch Channel One from the hallway because I talked too much
Favorite quote/motto: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." Albert Einstein
Favorite movie: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (reminds me of my childhood time with cousins)
Favorite book: There are many but all time favorite would probably have to be Are You There God It Is Me Margaret by Judy Blume
Best gift ever received (can't be birth of child): A surprise 16th birthday party. This was very out of the "norm" for my parents which is probably why I had no clue!:)
Anything else you would like to share:
Staff Members of the Week
Julia Pruzinske
Years in the district: 6
Favorite middle school memory (good or bad): Playing traveling softball
Favorite quote/motto: Live as if your dying tomorrow
Favorite movie: Peter Pan
Favorite book: Any poetry books
Best gift ever received (can't be birth of child): My chocolate lab, Tucker
Anything else you would like to share: I love my job, and am thankful every day I get to spend my time with great students and staff!
Kendrea McCrady
Years in the district: 9 +
Favorite middle school memory (good or bad): My mom was a teacher at my middle school and every day she would stand at the end of the hallway between classes and yell my name and wave at me!
Favorite quote/motto: "Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and to be that perfectly." St. Francis Sales
Favorite movie: All This,and Heaven Too
Favorite book: Any good mystery!
Best gift ever received (can't be birth of child): My grandson
Anything else you would like to share:
Quote of the Week (a PLC favorite)
The Week Ahead
Tuesday
- Problem Solving Team (PST), 3:00-4:00 Guidance Office Conference Room
- Laker Pride Day
- Learning Team Meetings, 2:15
- BILT Meeting, 3:10-4:00
Friday