September 11, 2022
Good evening Topsail Middle families, this is Mr. Lawrence with this week's community message. Congratulations to all of our students who won the Citizen of the Month for the month of August by displaying Respect. We would like to welcome 2 new teachers at TMS this week, Robin Hardison will be the newest member of our 6th-grade team and Garrett Brittain will be the newest member of our 7th-grade team. Just a reminder that our school day for students begins at 7:30 and students are dismissed at 2:35. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7 am. Be sure to check your email or the school website for our TMS community message.
Parents, mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 27 from 5:00-6:30. TMS will be hosting a Curriculum Night with food trucks on site.
TMS is looking for anyone who might be interested in driving a school bus. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them contact Principal Jacob Lawrence at jacob_lawrence@pender.k12.nc.us or call the school at 910-270-2612
Here Comes the Bus will allow you to view your child's bus in real time using either a smartphone or computer. I have also included a Spanish version. Check out the link for more information about Here Comes the Bus.
Parents mark your calendars. Fall picture day at TMS will be Monday, September 19. You can order before picture day by using this LINK.
Our website has changed, if you search for Topsail Middle using google you will be directed to our old website. Please use this link to be directed to our new school website. We are suggesting that our families download our PCS app. It can be located at the bottom of the homepage of our new district website. This app will allow you to receive news messages and updates, while also paying cafeteria balances for your student(s).
Parent/Guardian Student Referral Form to see a School Counselor
Breakfast and Lunch will NOT be free for students this school year. Lunch prices will be $2.45 and Breakfast will be $1.45. All families who would like to purchase lunch and breakfast or apply for a free and reduced lunch application use this link. Families can also check out the lunch menus and make payments by using the Aramark link.
Attention Parents! Our PBIS (Positive Behavior & Intervention Supports) Team is in need of donations! We’ll be holding monthly lunches for our student citizens of the month as well as raffling off prizes to encourage positive behavior. If you or your business are interested in making a donation please contact Ms. Bafunno by email (danielle_bafunno@pender.k12.nc.us)
Athletics/Clubs
Operation Military Kids Club is looking forward to another great year! If your family is military- connected be sure to register for the club at operationmilitarykidsclubs.com. Yearly registration is required, even if you have participated previously. OMKC meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to give military-connected students a chance to connect in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Our TMS Run Club will start on September 19th! We will meet on Monday and Thursday after school. All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate before our first practice. Our first 5k race will be the Ocean Fest 5K on October 8th. More information can be found here
Calling all girls interested in being on the Tennis Club. We will start practices on Tuesday, September 20. Please contact Mrs. James for more information at shelby_james@pender.k12.nc.us
Team Newsletters:
PTO NEWS
We're taking reservations to paint the rock again this year! There's a link to sign up for your date on the Facebook page and payments can be sent in with students or made to the PTO Venmo account (https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090948aea92fa5fe3-tmsrock )
We need your help! Supplies are needed for PA time each day. Please see the sign-up on the Facebook page to donate outdoor equipment for our students ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948aea92fa5fe3-paequipment )
The next spirit night will be on October 26th at Papa Murphy's located in Porters Neck
It's not too late to join the PTO! ( https://www.topsailpto.com/ )
PTO is still looking for volunteers for the following committees:
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week
Concession
Spirit Wear
Hospitality
School Dances
Spirit Wear sales Coming Sales!!
We will host our 1st PTO meeting virtual this year at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 21. Dr. Hill, Superintendent, will make a guest appearance during our meeting. Please use this link to join us.
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