Tolland Middle School
1 Falcon Way
Tolland, CT 06084
Fax: 860-870-5737
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Late Start: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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TMS News
5-17-13
Any grade 7 student who has signed up for the November Washington, DC trip must have their payment in by Friday, May 24th. The payment is $200.00. The summer fundraiser paperwork will be available the last few weeks of school in the front office and on-line under the Washington DC link. Any questions, please call Debbie Misiura ext. 101.
5-15-13
The Service Corps will travel to Crandall Park on Tuesday, May 21, to help clean the grounds, completing their final off-site service project. Please see the permission slip for more information.
5-14-13
Homework Club is cancelled today.
5-9-13
Today's Baseball and Softball game against Rocky Hill is postponed. (2:00pm)
5-7-13
Student Council will hold a tropical theme dance this Friday, May 10th from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. This dance is for 7th & 8th graders only.
The Grade 6 Dance will be held on Friday, May 17th, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Permission slips will be distributed to students this week, and must be returned when the student buys a ticket. The theme of the dance will be determined by 6th grade volunteers this week. Please see the permission slip for more information
4-25-13
Jazz Band is cancelled for today - Thursday, April 25th.
Many thanks to all the parents who took time from their busy schedules to chaperone the 7th grade Salmon River field trip. We were lucky to have such a beautiful day to enjoy the outdoors with this science activity.
4-25-13
The TMS Track meet is being held at Suffield High School - directions are available on our website - under sports.
4-23-13
Homework Club is cancelled today.
Writing Club is cancelled today. All writers should work on a piece to share for next week's meeting.
Principal's Advisory Groups will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24th, during lunch waves. Students in participating should bring a bag lunch to the library.
There will be a Model UN meeting today from 2:30 - 3:10 in room 105.
The TMS Variety Show will be held on Friday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale in room 105 during homeroom beginning on Monday, April 29th. Seats are assigned on a first com, first served basis, so get your tickets early for the best seats. If there are any leftover tickets, they will be sold at the door for $8.00 each. Come join the fun watching TMS students, singing, dancing, and telling jokes.
All students, staff and parents are invited to help clean the courtyards on Thursday, April 25, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Permission slips are available in the main office. Contact Mrs. Gavin with questions (rgavin@tolland.k12.ct.us or 860-870-6860, ext. 1).
4-12-13
Friday, April 12th - Baseball and Softball is cancelled for today - all students will go home at dismissal.
Hartford Journalism and Media Magnet School (grade 9 - 12) will hold an Open House on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Please see the link for more information about the school.
4-10-13
Pay to Participate money is now due. The cost this year is $150. Checks should be made payable to TMS SAA.
This is a reminder that any items in the Lost and Found that are not claimed by Friday will be donated to charity.
4-8-13
The Powerschool Parent Portal has been closed while teachers finalize grades for the 3rd quarter. Report cards are scheduled to be mailed home on Friday, April 12th. The Parent Portal will re-open at that time.
3-28-13
Spring sports tryouts will start on Monday, April 1st. Please see our Athletics page for more information. Please note that baseball tryouts are on different dates for grade 8, and 6 & 7.
Information: Fiscal Year 2013-14 Board of Education Budget
The Board of Education’s fiscal year 2013-14 budget request is $36,926,630, a 3.43% increase.
The Town Manager’s recommended budget request is $36,059,250, a 1.0% increase.
Please click here to access the pages representing the following:
- Staff reductions in the Superintendent’s original budget request for FY 2013/2014(pages 1 and 2);
- Reductions/additions made by the Board of Education budget (page 3); and
- Proposed reductions to meet the Town Manager’s recommended 1% increase to the current FY 2012-13 budget (page 4).
3-25-13
Variety Show callbacks have been rescheduled to Thursday, March 28th.
Students who plan to participate in track, who missed the informational meeting on Wednesday, March 20th may pick up the packet that was distributed in the main office, or download it from the link.
3-19-13
All after school activities have been cancelled for this afternoon. All students will be going home on their regular buses.
Any Grade 7 student who is signed up to attend the November Washington, DC trip, the 2nd deposit of $200.00 is due on Thursday, March 28th. Checks should be made payable to TMS SAA. Thank you
3-18-13
The PTO Munsons Fundraiser pickup will be held this Thursday, March 21, from 4:30 - 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please use the patio doors to access the pickup area.
Thank you for your support.
It's Hoops for Heart time! TMS annually supports the American Heart Association in its battle to fight heart disease. PE classes talk about the dangers and symptoms of heart disease, and the importance of physical activity to help combat the disease. Students who wish to participate in the Hoops for Heart fundraising event on April 5th, must complete a permission slip and return it to school by the due date. Parents are needed to help on the day of the event, and to supply snack donations.
3-15-13
Attention all students signed up to try out for Track:
An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 2:30 - 3:30 in the gym.
"Quick District Facts"
“Quick District Facts” will provide residents and parents/guardians of children attending Tolland Schools with information about the School District. This information will include short data points about academic programming, fiscal data, the budget process, achievements, upcoming calendar events, etc.
“Quick District Facts” will be distributed periodically via each school's digital backpack and posted on the District Webpage.
"Quick District Facts"
The Board of Education is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the High School Library Media Center to discuss the 2013/2014 Board of Education Budget.
- the entire District budget for 2013/2014 is on the District website (www.tolland.k12.ct.us)with Questions and Answers about specific accounts.
- 88% of the 2012 Tolland High Schoolgraduating class attended either 4 year (65%) or 2 year (23%) colleges.
- the 4 year graduation rate for the 2012 senior class was 97.4%.
TOLLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION
3-14-13
ANNOUNCEMENT
CURRENT SCHOOL CALENDAR (2012/2013)
Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions for the remainder of this school year and in an attempt to avoid disruption of family vacation plans for the April vacation period, the Board of Education on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 authorized the Superintendent of Schools to reduce the academic school year by up to 3 days to accommodate any future school cancellations.
As the result of this Board action, the current school year is now reduced by one day from 183 to 182 school days. As of this date, the last day of school remains Friday, June 21, 2013 and the April vacation period remains as posted in the current school calendar, April 15 through April 19.
NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL CALENDAR (2013/2014)
The school calendar for 2013-2014 was adopted at the meeting of the Board of Education on March 13, 2013. The calendar has 183 school days with the first day of school being August 28,2013. Please note that there are six (6)Late Start dates listed for the High School ONLY. The Late Start days will be utilized by the teachers to work on the standards reports in preparation for the accreditation visit by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).Professional development days will be three half-day sessions falling on September 18, October 23 and January 15 in addition to the five In Service days listed for August 26, August 27, October 15, November 12 and December 13 (K-8)and January mid-semester day (9-12). The tentative last day of school is scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2014.
Please click here to view the adopted school calendar for 2013/2014.
3-12-13
Students planning on attending the Model UN program have a meeting after school today, from 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
3-12-13 Washington, DC butter braid fundraiser will be available for pick up today between 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the cafe. The patio door will be open. All orders must be picked up as we have no freezer space.
TMS Student Government is sponsoring the Funtastic Friday Night Bash on Friday, March 22, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This event is open to all TIS 5th graders and TMS 6th graders. There is music, singing, dancing, strategy games, dodge ball, creative arts and crafts and much more! Tickets go on sale at lunch starting Monday, March 18th. Students must bring in the signed permission slip to purchase tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door.
3-9-13
The Butter Braid Fundraiser pickup will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All items must be picked up as we have no freezer space for storage.
3-8-13 School cancelled today due to the snow. Please note EASTERN REGIONALS have been
postponed until next weekend. Please e-mail Ms. Titus or Ms. Stewart for more information.
3-7-13
Due to the weather forecast, all after school activities have been cancelled.
3-4-13
Connecticut Mastery Testing began today. The TMS testing window begins immediately after announcements each day. We will administer the tests daily except for Wednesday, March 6th, which is an early dismissal day.
Children do best on this assessment when they come to school on time, well rested, and having had a good breakfast. We appreciate the PTO providing a small snack for each child, each day, but this does not take the place of breakfast. CMT Testing can be a difficult time for students but together, we can get them through it! Thank you for your help!
Wednesday, March 6th is an early dismissal day for Parent Teacher Conferences.
PROPOSED 2013/2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR
On March 13, 2013, the Board of Education will be considering approval of the 2013/2014 School Calendar.
The calendar has 183 school days with the first day of school being August 28, 2013. Please note that there are six (6) Late Start dates listed for the High School. The Late Start days will be used by the teachers to work on the standards reports in preparation for the accreditation visit by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Professional development will be three half-day sessions falling on September 18, October 23 and January 15 in addition to the five In Service days listed for August 26, August 27, October 15, November 12 and December 13 (K-8) and January mid-semester day (9-12). The tentative last day of school falls on Friday, June 13, 2014.
Please click here to access the proposed 2013/2014 School Calendar.
Please submit comments on the proposed calendar to superintendent@tolland.k12.ct.us.
2-27-13
There is no Homework Club nor TMS Academy after school today, so teachers may attend a mandatory CMT staff meeting.
All families should have received a TMS Parent Teacher Conference form. Please return the form as soon as possible. Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th. We have a district-wide early dismissal that day. TMS dismisses at 12:30 p.m.
2-25-13
Any grade 7 student who is participating in the Butter Braid fundraiser for Washington must have their orders and money in by Thursday, Feb. 28th. No cash please. Order forms are available on the Washington, DC Trip Quick Link above.
Pep Band will rehearse on Tuesday, February 26th from 2:30 - 4:10 p.m.
Student Council is sponsoring Spirit Week at TMS!!! Click on the link to see the different theme for each day, culminating with Spirit Day on Friday. It's all in fun in anticipation of the Hoops Challenge Game between the staff and student basketball teams, on Friday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be pre-ordered ($5) by returning the order form to school. Tickets at the door are $7. Come join the fun!
2-22-13
Homework Club will be canceled on Wednesday, February 27th so staff can attend a mandatory CMT meeting.
2-20-13
Please be aware of the following dates:
Thursday, Feb. 21st – Principal’s Advisory Group – Library – Lunch time
Tuesday, Feb. 22nd - PTO Munsons Fundraiser order forms and money are due (deadline extended due to snow days).
Thursday, Feb. 28th - Deadline for return of Butter Braid fundraiser order form and money for the Washington, DC trip. Proceeds benefit the individual child who participates in the fundraiser.
Friday, March 1st - Any student interested in participating in Spring Sports must have all paperwork into the nurse.
Friday, March 1st – PTO Hoops Challenge – Staff vs. Students Basketball game at 7:00 p.m. Come on out and cheer on your favorite teacher, principal or student basketball player as the TMS Dream Team takes on the TMS student basketball teams. There will be a d.j., raffle prizes, as well as performances from the TMS cheerleading squad and pep band. Ticket order forms are available by clicking on the link.
2-14-13
The Board of Education at its meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 voted to amend the current school year calendar by having school on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Please click here to access the amended school calendar.
2-12-2013
ANNOUNCEMENT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013
The Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall to consider amending the school calendar for the current year.
In light of the recent cancellations of three (3) school days, and in anticipation of possibly losing additional days during the remaining winter months, the Board will be asked to take action to amend the school year calendar by having school on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Any absence for a student whose family made previous travel plans for this date will be considered excused.
The Administration will recommend the following adjustments to the 2012/2013 School District Calendar:
1. Declare Tuesday, February 19, 2013 to be an instructional day for the Tolland Public Schools.
Meeting
The Board of Education will consider this recommendation at its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
If you have any suggestions or comments regarding this proposed recommendation, please contact the Superintendent at superintendent@tolland.k12.ct.us.
2-7-13
Baseball/Softball/Track sign ups have begun. A yearly sports physical is required to play. Sports physicals submitted for fall/spring activities are good for a year. Please refer to the
the sports tab above for eligibility guidelines, permission slip, and interscholastic sports
physical forms. Paperwork is due to the nurse by March 1, 2013.
The Valentine's Dance scheduled for tomorrow evening has been postponed. We will announce a new date once it is scheduled.
The Falcon News for second quarter is available by clicking on the link above.
2-1-13
Due to no school on Thursday, Jan. 31st - the deadline for the Washington, DC 1st deposit and permission slip will be extended to Monday, Feb. 4th by 3:30pm.
The Butter Braid fundraising forms are available in the main office and on the Washington, DC link. This fundraiser will be for any student who has submitted their 1st deposit for the trip that will be held in November.
To view the video of our 7th graders shown earlier this week on NBC Connecticut, please click on the link: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Artlink-in-Tolland/189079541.
1-31-13
The Principal's Advisory Groups originally scheduled for 1/30 have been rescheduled to tomorrow, February 1st. Students interested in participating should bring a bag lunch to the library during their lunch waves.
The basketball game scheduled for today has been rescheduled to Monday, February 2nd.
Breakfast with the Principal will be held on Wednesday, February 6, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Join Principal Walter Willett for conversation, coffee and donuts.
Student Council will hold a Valentine's Day Dance on Friday, February 8, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the door. This event is for 7th and 8th graders only.
1-30-13
Watch NBC Connecticut News to see TMS 7th grade social studies students explain the ArtLink program. The interview by newsman Brad Drazen is scheduled to air tonight at 6:00 p.m., and at 4:50 a.m 6:20 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday.
1-29-13
The cheerleaders will not cheer at today's game, due to the illness of the coach.
1-28-13
All Tolland Schools will have early dismissal today. TMS dismisses at 12:30 p.m.
Due to the early dismissal, report cards will go in the mail tomorrow, Tuesday, 1/29/13.
1-24-13
It's not too late to order the TMS Yearbook! The deadline has been extended until Wednesday, 1/30/13. No extra yearbooks will be ordered, so if you want a copy, it must be ordered now. Please see the order form available from the link.
1-22-13
Student Government presents: Hip Hop Dodge Game Night this Friday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and gym. See the flyer for more information. This event is for 6th graders only.
1-18-13
At the close of school today, the Parent Portal to PowerSchool will be closed while teachers finalize second quarter grades. The Parent Portal will re-open when report cards have been mailed.
1-17-13
Thank you to all who attended the informational meeting on Tuesday, January 15th, regarding the Grade 8 November 2013 Washington, DC trip . If you were unable to attend, paperwork that we handed out is on the Washington, DC Quick Link, or students may pick it up in the main office. We are in the process of putting together a question and answer sheet from the meeting. We will post it to the website as soon as it is available. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Misiura at ext.101 anytime during the day. Please also note that the coversheet that was handed out with the paperwork on Tuesday had an error in the Final Deposit price - It should read $249.00.
1-15-13
Please note - there is a date change for Race to Nowhere, sponsored by TEPTO. The new date is January 31, 2013. Please see the link for more information.
Tolland High School will hold an Orientation and Course Workshop on Tuesday, January 29, at 6:30 p.m. This event is for all current 8th graders and their parents. Please see the flyer available through the link for more information.
1-14-13
Parents of 7th graders interested in the November 2013 Washington DC Trip - please note, in an effort to adjust to some other district events to which we recently became aware, and to be responsive to parents' needs, we are moving up the time of the Tuesday, January 15th Washington information meeting to 6:00 PM. The meeting will run from about 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the TMS Auditorium. If you have any questions about the meeting time change, please contact Principal Willett, at 860-870-6860 extension 1.
BUDGET WORKSHOP DATECHANGE
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: The first budget workshop scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 has been changed to Thursday, January 17, 2013. It will be held in the Library Media Center at Tolland High School and is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
1-9-13
Please remember that CMT's are administered throughout the state during the month of March. TMS administers the tests from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. during the testing dates (March 4 - 15), with the exception of March 6th which is an early dismissal day for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please avoid doctor, ortho, or other appointments during this time. ALL students must complete the CMT's, and any missed tests must be made up.
1-7-13
Tolland Elementary PTO will present a screening of Race to Nowhere on Thursday, January 31 (date change [1/15/13]), at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium at Tolland High School. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion by the Superintendent and the Tolland Principals. To order tickets and for more information please download the flyer from the link.
1-3-13
Happy New Year! We hope all of you enjoyed the vacation, and are ready to return refreshed and invigorated for 2013!
As we start the new year, please be reminded that students need to communicate with parents before they are able to stay after school. The primary goal of some of our procedures here at the middle school, is to be sure parents know where their children are after school. Thus, the Red Pass procedure requires either a note from home or a phone call before the student can stay for extra help or make up work. To stay for a basketball game, students must have a note from home, to avoid them coming out of class to make a phone call. They should make plans in advance by checking the basketball schedule on the website - either on the calendar page or under the Athletics page. A blanket note for the basketball season may be written by a parent and sent to the office, but please be sure your child communicates with you about when they want to stay. Thank you for your cooperation in these procedures.
Breakfast with the Principal will be held on Wednesday, January 9th, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Join Principal Walter Willett for conversation, coffee and donuts.
12-11-12
The 8th grade has two field trips coming up. Permission slips are now due. On Wednesday, December 19th, they will go to the Rave Cinema in Manchester to see Lincoln. The trip runs from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Students should bring a bag lunch, as they will eat when they return to school.
On January 23, they will travel to Lowell Mills Museum in Lowell, MA, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will need to be dropped off at school at least 10 minutes prior to departure, and picked up upon their return. Students must bring a bag lunch that they will eat at the museum.
Permission slips for both field trips are available by clicking on the links.
The 7th grade will be going to see A Christmas Carol at the Hartford Stage on Wednesday, December 19th from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Students should bring a bag lunch, which they will eat in their classrooms on their return to TMS. Teachers are requesting students bring a healthy snack which they will have prior to leaving TMS. Permission slips were due in October, in order to pre-purchase the tickets.
Tolland Middle School students traveling on field trips represent themselves, TMS, and the community in a manner to which they may not be regularly accustomed. As such, students are requested to demonstrate the core values of our school by dressing appropriately for these events and refraining from eating candy and chewing gum.
12-7-12
Congratulations to this year's Cheerleading Team:
Anderson, Elisabeth
Baer, Kayla
Bryne, Delaney *Captain*
Cabral, Alexandra *Captain*
Dibella, Madison
Dodd, Paige
Edinger, Mhari
Granfield, Amanda
Klopfer, Sydney
Lentocha, Samantha
Meares, Tia
Mesnil, Chanelle
Mjos, Kelly
O'Connell, Madison
Piaseczynski, Emma *Captain*
Quirk, Kelly
Ricciardone, Arden
Schmitz, Greta
Singleton, Kara
Smith, Morgan
Wilczewski, Olivia
Zaleski, Jenna
12-4-12
Today's Service Corps Meeting is cancelled.
12-3-12
Clarification: TMS has a full day of school this Thursday, December 6th (PTC for grades K-5). On Friday, December 7th there is no school at TMS, for Parent Teacher Conferences. Teams have contacted parents with whom they plan to meet. If you have not been contacted, but would like a conference with your child's teacher(s), please call the school at 860-870-6860.
Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into the Eastern Regional Middle School Music Festival!
In the Band:
Owen Adlerstein
Camryn Florence
Katherine Giguere
Shubham Pai
In the Orchestra:
Alicia Chiang
Brian Johnson
In the Jazz Band:
Robert Lotreck
In the Chorus:
Sarah Alexander
Jillian Audette
Ivy-Lynne Fontaine
Amanda Forshey
Natalie Hurlbut
Hannah Mozdzierz
Rebecca Nowinski
Breanna Prior
Alianora Reilly
Peighton Stirt
Chelsea Weaver
These students were chosen from hundreds of middle school students who auditioned for the privilege to play in one of these elite ensembles. Best of luck to these talented musicians who will represent Tolland Middle School at the Eastern Region Music Festival in March.
It's not too late to sign up for the parent computer safety workshop, "Undercover Parenting in the Cyber Age: Expect, Inspect, and Protect." The presentation will be held in the computer lab at TMS on Tuesday, December 4, at 6:00 p.m. Please call the office (860-870-6860) to sign up, as space is limited.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Barnes & Noble Book Fair last week. If you were unable to attend, vouchers will be accepted through December 4, both at the store and online. A portion of every purchase made with the voucher goes to support programs here at TMS. Thank you for your support.
11-30-12
Congratulations to the new TMS Girls Basketball Team:
- BrookeBonadies
- OliviaCannizzaro
- MarisaDennis
- BaileyElliott
- MeganEnman
- AnnikaGeitner
- SamanthaMatteo
- CatherineMoore
- AbrialMurray
- LindseyPapa
- KellyShea
- SarahSwanson
- SophiaWebster
11-29-12
Congratulations to the new TMS Boys Basketball Team:
1. Matt Curtis
2. Jake DiMartino
3. Andrew Jaworski
4. Clayton Keane
5. Cody Ouellette
6. Drew Sadloski
7. Dan Salem
8. Devin Shelton
9. Jacob Simon
10. Dan Steiner
11. Cole Suchecki
12. Camden Trice
The next practice is Friday from 2:30 - 4:15.
11-28-12
December's Breakfast with the Principal will be held on Wednesday, December 12th, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Please note this is a date change from the original schedule. Join Principal Walter Willett for conversation, coffee and donuts.
11-19-12
Mark your calendars! The TMS Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held at the Buckland Hills Barnes and Noble on Thursday, November 29th. Visit the store and present the voucher, and TMS receives a portion of every sale. If you or your child enjoys reptiles, Riverside Reptiles will be showing their exotic reptiles at 6:00 p.m. Stop by for dessert and coffee in the Café, use your voucher, and support TMS while you listen to the TMS Jazz Band (6:45 p.m.). Thank you for your support!
On Tuesday, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m., parents are invited to "Undercover Parenting in the Cyber Age" a hands on presentation exploring the dangers of the cyber world, presented by Trooper Samantha McCord of the CT State Police. Space is limited, so please contact Mrs. Gavin in the front office at 860-870-6860, ext. 1 to sign up.
11-15-12
Don't forget - PTO fundraiser pickup is TODAY, in the cafeteria from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The 8th grade will be returning from the Washington, D.C. trip tomorrow evening at approximately 9:00 p.m. Students will be calling their parents to confirm arrival time after they get through Hartford.
11-14-12
Report cards were mailed today. The Parent Portal has been re-opened.
Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, November 26th from 2:30 - 4:10 p.m. Students will be able to take the late bus home. Athletic permission and physical paperwork must be on file in the nurses' office in order to try out.
On Monday, November 12th, TMS students participated in a Community Block to assemble packages for our troops. In true TMS style, the complaints that filled the office were, "The boxes are too small!" and, "We need more boxes!" As Dr. Willett efficiently taped the boxes, they were whisked away to classrooms only to be brought back overflowing with a few minutes later. The sense of pride in their community, and respect and gratitude for our service men and women was very evident.
Student also wrote thank you notes to our veterans. One class assembled a wall of tessalations filled with thanks.
Thank you to all the families who sent in items for this collection. We are very grateful for your support.
11-11-12
All Tolland schools will be open tomorrow, Monday, November 12th. This will be a full day of school. On Tuesday, November 13th, schools will be in session with early dismissal.
11-9-12
The PTO cookie dough and soup fundraiser items will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 15th, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Questions should be addressed to Mary Ellen Schubach (maryellenschubach@comcast.net) and Joan Wolff (joanmwolff@yahoo.com). All items must be picked up as we have no available freezer space.
11-8-12
Mark your calendars!
“Undercover Parenting in the Cyber Age: Expect, Inspect, and Protect” will be presented on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Trooper Samantha McCord, a detective with the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes and Electronic Evidence Laboratory, will present a class titled “Undercover Parent: Parenting in the Cyber Age.” This will be a hands-on computer class held in the Tolland Middle School Computer Lab. Participants will see a live demonstration of Internet exploitation online, learn the basic workings of online social networks (i.e., FaceBook, Yahoo) and the pitfalls and concerns for kids using the networks (cyberbullying, exploitation, sexting, etc). Additionally, participants will use a computer to understand the basics of Internet safety and how to use the computer as a tool for proactive parenting.
Space is limited and no students/minors are allowed. Please print the form available at the link, complete and return as quickly as possible to reserve your seat.
Lifetouch Picture retakes have been scheduled for November 30th. If your child did not have his/her picture taken, order forms are available in the front office. If you want your child to have retakes, the entire picture package should be returned to the photographer on November 30th.
The Parent Portal to PowerSchool is closed while teachers finalize first quarter grades. It will reopen once report cards are printed on Tuesday, 11/13.
11-7-12
All afternoon activities, sports, clubs, and buses have been cancelled due to the weather.
Packages from Home - Please help support our Veterans through our Veteran's Day Program. Students have been asked to bring the following items into school to be packaged up and sent to our troops.
PACKAGES FROM HOME ITEMS TO DONATE
TOP ITEMS FOR THE TROOPS
HYGIENE
- Foot or body powder - @ Dollar Store
- Toilet paper
- Eye drops - @ dollar store
- Tee shirts
- Boxer shorts - med , large, X L
FOOD
- Single drink mix ( crystal lite, Wylers)
- Pop tarts
- Canned soup (10.5 oz)
- Microwave Pop Corn
- Jelly plastic jar (14 to 16 oz)*(goose neck works best, but the jars at the Dollar Store work well, too.) No glass please!
ITEMS TO DONATE LIST 2012
FOOD
- Drink mix singles (Crystal Lite, Gatorade…) on sale @ Walgreens
- Coffee (ground, vacuum pak or small cans-1 lb or smaller) - Tea bags
- Slim Jims ( short 0.28 oz per stick)
- Canned Chili, Ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s, Soup, Stew…(15 oz to 20 oz)
- Top Ramen soup/noodle mix ( 3 oz ) Square packs
- Canned fruit (5 oz to 16 oz)
- Canned tuna, chicken, or turkey (6 oz to 8 oz)
- Granola bars, Power bars or Energy bars
- Rice Krispie Treats, Snack Crackers – individual size (1 oz to 2 oz)
- Hot Chocolate – Individual size)
- Jelly, squeezable, in plastic containers (20.5 oz)
- Peanut butter in plastic containers- (16 oz to 18 oz)
- Nuts – cashews, peanuts, corn nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix … (1.5 oz to 6 oz)
- Fruit snacks – individual size (1 oz to 3 oz)
- Condiments – Individual packets - mustard, relish, ketchup, mayonnaise, creamer, sugar, salt & pepper, sweetener,
- Tabasco sauce (2 oz size)
- Saltine Crackers
HYGIENE
- Foot Powder - Gold Bond etc. (small size 1 oz to 3 oz)
- Eye Drops (for desert environment)
- Lip Balm (Blistex, Carmex, Chapstick etc.)
- Sunscreen – (6 oz to 8 oz)
- Men’s Deodorant (Stick type - NOT anti-perspirant) 0.5 oz to 3oz)
- Lotion, cleanser and/or moisturizer, cream…(1 oz to 5 oz)
- Shampoo & Conditioner travel size (1 oz to 3 oz)
- African-American hair products
- Hand Sanitizer - small and medium size (2 oz to 8 oz)
- Wet wipes (unscented-baby wipes)
- Tampons
- Disposable razors – (Quatro Pro and Mach 3 preferred – with refills)
- Shaving cream ( 2 to 5 oz)
- Socks – Men’s and ladies’
- T-shirts – medium, large, & extra large – new only please
- Boxer shorts – medium, large, and extra large
- Toothbrushes, individually packaged
- Toothpaste – trial or small size are great
- Band aids
- Bounce unscented dryer sheets
- Toilet Paper
- Tissue Packs – travel size
- Bug Repellent
- Cool ties
RECREATION - New or gently used
- Paperback books, Music CD’s-, DVD’s
- Board Games, puzzles, models, dominoes
- Hand held games ( poker , solitaire…)
- Puzzle books (crossword, Sudoku, word search, Ken-Ken)
- Ping Pong paddles / balls & nets
- Sports equipment and nets
- Video games & Systems PS2, PS3, X Box , Wii ( used in working condition)
- Video game CD’s
11-6-12
The Board of Education at its Special Meeting of Monday, November 5, 2012 voted to amend the current school year calendar by having school on Monday, November 12,2012 (Veterans’ Day) and a half day of school on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The observance of Veterans’ Day will be marked at each of the four schools by recognition of the dedicated services of all veterans.
On Monday, November 12th, TMS will participate in a Community Block, assembling boxes for Packages from Home to support our troops. We are in need of donations of items such as white tee-shirts (M, L, XL), boxer shorts (M, L, XL) single flavored drink mixes, plastic container squeezable jelly, canned fruit, canned soup, Ramen noodle soup mix, Slim, Jims, etc. A more extensive list of items is available at http://www.packagesfromhome.org/things-to-donate.
Thank you for your support.
The PTO fundraiser pickup (originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 7) will be rescheduled.
The grade 8 Washington, D.C. trip pie fundraiser pickup will be held on Friday, November 9, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
11-2-12
ANNOUNCEMENT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tolland High School Library Media Center to consider amending the calendar for the current school year.
In light of the recent cancellations of three (3) school days, and in anticipation of possibly losing additional days during the winter months, the Board will be asked to take immediate action to recover two of the three recently cancelled school days.
The Board of Education will consider amending the current school calendar by having school on Monday, November 12,2012 (Veterans’ Day) and a half day of school on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
Below is the agenda for the Board of Education Special Meeting:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2 minute limit)
1. POSSIBLE ACTION – To consider amending the 2012/2013 School Calendar
2. ADJOURNMENT
10-26-12
There is a home boys' soccer game today.
Attention 8th graders! The Yearbook wants your baby pictures. Please put you name and homeroom teacher's name on the back of your "favorite" picture (aged 0 - 4), put it in an envelope or baggie and submit it to Mrs. R. by November 9th.
Artwork is also needed for the Yearbook front and back covers and intro pages. The sheets to draw your black and white creations are outside Room 103 or in the Art Room. All artwork is due by November 9th.
This just in! Basketball tryouts will start on the following dates:
Monday, November 26th - Boys & Girls
All sports physical and permission paperwork is due to the nurse by Thursday, November 1st.
10-25-12
The girls' soccer game against VCMS has been cancelled. There is no practice.
10-22-12
Directions to today's girls' soccer game at Hartford Magnet are as follows:
84 west to exit 50
after .3 miles veer right onto RT 44
after 1.6 miles take right onto Blue Hills Ave.
take first right onto Greenfield St.
Entrance to park should be on left
Thank you to all staff, PTO members, parents and participants who made the Pumpkin Festival such a success. A BOOTIFUL time was had by all!
On Wednesday, October 24th (an early dismissal day for teacher in-service), the Guidance Department will present High School Options to our 7th and 8th graders. Representatives from area Technical and Magnet Schools will present overviews of their programs to the 7th grade. Students in the 8th grade who are interested in attending one of these schools next year, will meet in small groups with the representatives to learn more about the programs offered.
10-19-12
Today's Cross Country practice has been cancelled.
Tonight is the PUMPKIN FESTIVAL! It starts at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium for the carved pumpkin contest. The band and chorus will perform, followed by a costume parade. The activities then move to the gym and cafeteria for games and activities. Students do not need to pay an admission fee, but will need money if they want to participate in the games/activities or purchase refreshements.
Thank you to our Unified Arts Department for coordinating this event, the PTO for their support, and other parents and teacher volunteers.
In addition, Annalee Hughes, one of our 8th graders, has coordinated a bottle/can drive to support wounded veterans. Students who bring in bottles or cans will be entered into a raffle to receive tickets which may be used for activities or refreshments.
Parents are reminded that Dr. Willett will host a
CYBER AWARENESS WORKSHOP – 6:00 PM - OCTOBER 23rd @ Tolland Middle School– come see Trooper Samantha McCord of the Computer Crimes Division give her workshop on how to protect your children in this digital age. She was recently featured on the Katie Couric Show! See more @ http://www.katiecouric.com/on-the-show/2012/10/10/online-predators/
Call 860-870-6860 Extension 1 and talk to Roberta Gavin to reserve your spot today. Seats are limited.
10-17-12
Today's boys' soccer practice has been cancelled.
Eighth grade students attending the Washington, D.C. trip who missed last night's informational meeting can pick up a luggage tag from Mrs. Misiura in the front office. if parents have any questions they can contact Mrs. Misiura at 860-870-6860, ext. 1.
10-12-12
The girls' soccer team will play a make-up game vs. VCMS today at home.
Eighth grade students attending the Washington, D.C. trip and their parents are invited to a final informational meeting on Tuesday, October 16th, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Luggage tags will be distributed and final questions answered.
The PTO will meet on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the library. All parents and interested community members are invited.
The Board of Education is holding a Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the Tolland High School Library. The meeting is to have a discussion relative to the Board of Education budget process. of the 2013/14 Board Budget
This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
10-10-12
Today's soccer games have been postponed. Both boys and girls will have practice tomorrow, Thursday, 10/11/12.
Thursday's cross country meet has been cancelled.
10-5-12
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, October 8th to celebrate Columbus Day. Tuesday, October 9th is an In-Service Day for teachers. There is no school. Have a wonderful weekend.
10-4-12
Today's cross country meet against Windsor Locks is canceled. The girls' soccer team will be playing at Windsor Locks. The boys soccer team will be playing at home.
Homework Club and Jazz Band are canceled today.
10-3-12
Homework Club is canceled today, Wednesday, 10-3-12. Students will go home on their regular buses.
10-1-12
The PTO fundraiser is due today. Submit your orders for delicious frozen Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and Panera soup. Top sellers in each grade will win $50!
On Wednesday, October 3, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., all parents and interested community members are invited to Breakfast with the Principal. Join Principal Walter Willett for conversation, coffee and donuts.
9-25-12
Congratulations to the following boys who have made this year's soccer team.
Michael Angers
Ryan Angers
Matthew Byam
Aidan Devaney
Thomas Dineen
Ryan Giroux
Corey Hanna
James Heaney
Thomas Landolina
Robert Lotreck
Ashton McGarty
Brandon Merluzzo
Daniel Piazza
Patrick Regan
Daniel Steiner
William Suitor
Nicholas Tantillo
Michael Wolff
Chase Young
Jacob Younge
9-24-12
We have several clubs starting today:
Student Council
Student Goverment
Falcon News Club
TMS News & Media Club has postoned the first meeting to October 1st.
A meeting for parents and 8th grade students interested in the Florida "Splash into Science" trip will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m., in the lecture hall.
9-21-12
Lifetouch picture order forms were distributed to students today. They may also be downloaded from the link. Picture day is Thursday, October 4th.
The Big Y has started it's Education Express program to help schools. Register your card by completing the registration card and returning it to the Big Y, or log on to Bigy.com/educationexpress. During the last promotion, TMS received a Smartboard - paid for by Big Y points! Thank you for your support of this program.
9-20-12
The following brochures were distributed at Open Houses:
Grade 6 at a Glance
Grade 7 at a Glance
Grade 8 at a Glance
Unified Arts Brochure
How You Can Help TMS!
9-18-12
Today's soccer practices have been cancelled. XC will hold practice indoors.
Tomorrow, the boys soccer team will have practice from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. The boys should bring a bag lunch, as no lunch will be served at TMS.
REMINDER - tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19th is an early dismissal day for teacher in-service. TMS dismisses at 12:30 p.m.
9-14-12
This is a reminder that Grade 7 Open House will be on Tuesday, September 18th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Band parents are asked to meet Ms. Titus in the Band Room at 6:15pm. This is for parents only.
Wednesday, September 19th is a half day of school. The students will be released at 12:30pm and there is no lunch served.
Grade 6 Open House will be on Wednesday, September 19th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Band parents are asked to meet Ms. Titus in the Band Room at 6:15pm. This is for parents only.
9-13-12
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Girls Soccer Team!
Sarah Allen
Jessica Barry
9-24-12
We have several clubs starting today:
Student Council
Student Goverment
Falcon News Club
TMS News & Media Club has postoned the first meeting to October 1st.
A meeting for parents and 8th grade students interested in the Florida "Splash into Science" trip will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m., in the lecture hall.
9-21-12
were distributed to students today. They may also be downloaded from the link. Picture day is Thursday, October 4th.
The Big Y has started it's Education Express program to help schools. Register your card by completing the and returning it to the Big Y, or log on to Bigy.com/educationexpress. During the last promotion, TMS received a Smartboard - paid for by Big Y points! Thank you for your support of this program.
9-20-12
The following brochures were distributed at Open Houses:
9-18-12
Today's soccer practices have been cancelled. XC will hold practice indoors.
Tomorrow, the boys soccer team will have practice from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. The boys should bring a bag lunch, as no lunch will be served at TMS.
REMINDER - tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19th is an early dismissal day for teacher in-service. TMS dismisses at 12:30 p.m.
9-14-12
This is a reminder that Grade 7 Open House will be on Tuesday, September 18th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Band parents are asked to meet Ms. Titus in the Band Room at 6:15pm. This is for parents only.
Wednesday, September 19th is a half day of school. The students will be released at 12:30pm and there is no lunch served.
Grade 6 Open House will be on Wednesday, September 19th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Band parents are asked to meet Ms. Titus in the Band Room at 6:15pm. This is for parents only.
9-13-12
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Girls Soccer Team!
Sarah Allen
Jessica Barry
Brooke Bonadies
Allison Clark
Madison Clark
Olivia Cronin
Marisa Dennis
Bailey Elliott
Sarah Gorman
Julia Lyon
Allison Mlodzinski
Catherine Moore
Cassidy Nuccio
Sydney Orr
Taylor Papa
Ali Salina
Kelly Shea
Holly Shepard
Hannah Storozuk
Jen Wilson
NEXT PRACTICE IS FRIDAY AT 2:30. NO PRACTICE TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
9-11-12
Congratulations to our 2012-2013 TMS Cross Country Team!
2012TMS Cross Country Team
Kat Deloreto Josh Bedard
Michaela Caron Noah Johnson
Hayley Collins Antonio Peloso
Sidney Perryman Ryan Carnemolla
Victoria Brocious Jackson Lyon
Marissa Paolangeli Coleman Hill
Kaitlyn Bedard Richard Perryman
Kenna Hurtuk Matt Miller
Elizabeth Deloreto Peter Crowley
Katherine Bzowyckyj Corey Jalbert
Kenzie Anderson Brandon Carpenter
Kacie Shea Trevor Boutot
Jessica LaBel Jack Percy
Skylar Hodgkinson David Hatch
Bryanna McNamee Gannon DeGumbia
Alyssa Buongiorno Sam Dionne
Lauren Janton Jaron Stake
Kaleigh Lambert Kevin Dooley
Manon Michel Luke Bowden
Abrial Murray Kyle Lechman
Alison Soucy Cameron Parent
Teagan Connelly Trey Gonzalez
Olivia Cannizzaro Patrick Riley
Katherine Giguere Keegan Jalbert
Katrina Griffen Kyle Pfeffer
Camryn Florence ConnorNoyes
9-11-12
The Spring 2012 CMT results were mailed home on Monday, September 10th.
Final invoices for the Washington, D.C. trip were also mailed home Monday. Final payments are due Friday, September 14th.
Homework Club has started. Other clubs will be starting soon. Most start dates are listed on the Clubs and Sports page. If your child needs to take the late bus home, please remind them to sign up in the office by noon.
9-5-12
Cross Country tryouts will be held on Monday, September 10, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Soccer tryouts will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 11th and 12th, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Paperwork must be on file in the Nurses' Office in order for a student to try out.
Eighth grade students who are participating in the Lyman Orchards fundraiser must turn the order forms and money in by Thursday, September 6th. Final invoices will be mailed at the beginning of next week.
8-31-2012
Eighth grade students who will be attending the Washington, D.C. trip were given the final informational packet today. All forms are due back to the Middle School by September 12th. An invoice for the final payment will be mailed home prior to the September 14th due date.
8-29-2012
TMS is off to a wonderful start to the school year. Our 7th and 8th graders were excited to see friends and their former teachers. Sixth grader teachers are taking their students on tours, and despite some nervousness in a new setting, there are many, many smiles!
Students have been given an informational letter, a listing of our clubs, lunch payment forms, Free and Reduced Lunch Applications, and most importantly, their Emergency Cards. Please complete these cards as legibly and accurately as possible so we may contact you in the event of an illness or emergency. Remember to contact the school throughout the year if you have changes in telephone or email contact information. Please return the Emergency Cards to school by Friday, September 7th.
Please be aware of the deadline for submission of paperwork for sports participation, the day after Labor Day. The forms are available through the Forms & Docs page or the Athletics page. If you cannot submit the paperwork on time, an Sports Eligibility Appeals form must be submitted to Dr. Willett. Cross Country tryouts will be held on Monday, September 10, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Soccer tryouts will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 11th and 12th, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
8-22-12
Welcome to the 2012-13 school year!
Student schedules were mailed yesterday, along with Power School Parent Portal logins and passwords, a message from the Principal, and other information.
Students on Team 6 Red please note that there is an error on the supply list for your team. A 1" three ring binder is needed for Math, not a 2 " one.
6-21-12
Happy end of the school year! We wish all our 8th graders success at the high school, and a restful summer for all.
The following letters, supply lists and summer reading were distributed as a packet to students on the last day of school.
Incoming Grade 6 Packet
Incoming Grade 7 Packet
Incoming Grade 8 Packet
Additionally, the Guidance Department is making available the following documents. Please download and return them to Guidance if they pertain to your child, and they have not been completed.
Form for students moving out of town
Form for students attending an alternate school
Grade 7 Elective Booklet
Grade 7 Course Selection Sheet
Grade 8 Elective Booklet
Grade 8 Course Selection Sheet
Students wishing to participate in fall sports at TMS should be aware of the paperwork submission deadlines listed below. Sports are run on a "Pay to Participate" basis. Financial assistance may be available. Please contact Dr. Willett if your family is in need.
| SEASON |
SPORT |
DEADLINE |
| FALL |
Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country |
The day after Labor Day |
| WINTER |
Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheerleading |
The first school day of November |
| SPRING |
Baseball, Softball, Track |
The first school day of March |
Finally, this is a reminder that 7th graders going to Washington, D.C. in the fall may participate in a Lyman's Orchard fundraiser to defray the cost of the trip. Order forms are due on September 6th.
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