Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Middle School
Published March 8, 2020
Volume 32
Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor Nate Calaway spoke from Colossians 3 and the importance of showing kindness and extending forgiveness.
Lions of the Week
Congratulations to the following students that were nominated by their teachers for making good choices or setting a good example recently.
6th - Michael Rosser
7th - Alex Rivard
8th - Alyssia Brantley
Habitudes Moment
Ask your child about this month’s image that is being focused on in Habitudes - Emotional Fuel
SPRING PICTURES
See the schedule below.
8th Grade - Tuesday, March 10
6th and 7th Grade - Wednesday, March 11
MARCH FOOD DRIVE (HOUSE POINT OPPORTUNITY)
Our 1st through 8th grade classes are conducting a Food Drive to help fill the food pantry at Trinity Church! Students are invited to bring in food and necessary items during the whole month of March. Students can drop off items in their advisement classrooms beginning immediately. Any non-perishable food and toiletry items are appreciated! Thank you!! NOTE: House Points will be awarded to the house that collects the most items!
Q4 TESTING DAYS FOR 6TH GRADE
Parents, please be aware as we move into Quarter 4 on Monday, March 16, the allotted assessment days for 6th grade will be adjusted to allow for multiple subject assessments on a given day to help prepare for the transition to 7th grade. Please see the Q4 schedule below.
Current Schedule
Mondays — English
Tuesdays — Science
Wednesdays — History
Thursdays — Bible (including weekly memory verse quiz)
Friday — Math
Adjusted Q4 Schedule
Mondays - English and/or History
Tuesdays - Math and/or Science
Wednesdays - History and/or English
Thursdays - Bible Only
Fridays - Science and/or Math
STANDARDIZED TESTING WEEK
Middle schoolers will participate in the IOWA Testing on the mornings of Wednesday, April and Thursday, April 2. We want testing week to be fun and exciting for our students so check out the activities we have planned for the week once testing is complete!
FIELD DAY - Wednesday, April 1 (Outside)
FIELD DAY - Thursday, April 2 (Inside)
CAREER DAY - Friday, April 3 (Reminder: 11:50 dismissal)
PSAT FOR 8TH GRADE
Our 8th graders will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9 on Friday, April 17. The PSAT 8/9 is geared towards current 8th and 9th grade students. We strongly encourage each 8th grader to take advantage of this opportunity, but it is not required. The cost of this test is $12 and will be charged to your FACTS account if you choose to have your child participate. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and end around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Students will be dismissed once the testing period is over and will need to be picked up as supervision will not be available. Students who choose not to take the PSAT will need to remain at home on Friday, April 17. Please complete the following form to indicate whether or not your child will participate no later than Friday, March 13. https://forms.gle/CQ6Q3kJhzxvkZS9y8
MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES
STAFF CONTACTS
Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.
Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues
Counselor - Hannah Carr (hannah.carr@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges