October 30, 2022
Good evening Topsail Middle families, this is Mr. Lawrence with this week's community message. I would like to thank all of our parents and community members for their generous donations to make our PBIS celebrations for our students a success last Friday. With tomorrow being Halloween, and in an effort to protect the learning environment, our PBIS team has decided to have color wars instead. Homeroom teachers will take a count and the grade level with the highest percentage of participation will win a prize! Just a reminder that masks and hats are not allowed and students must follow all dress code policies. Halloween Color Wars for each grade level include: 5th grade is Orange, 6th grade is Green, 7th grade is Purple, and 8th grade is Black. We have lots of new information to share this week so be sure to check your email or the school website for our TMS community message.
Mold Remediation update: Advantaclean has completed the cleaning of the air ducts in the main building. They started on the 700 building over the weekend and we are anticipating this work to be completed sometime in the near future, which in turn will have them move into the 800 building. All air duct service cleaning will take place after school hours, or starting around 3:30pm.
For over 30 years, the Community Holiday Assistance Program has served Eastern Pender County families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Families receive a coupon for a fully cooked Thanksgiving meal from Harris Teeter. At Christmas, families receive a gift card to a local grocery store and toys for their children through the free “Toy Shop” program. The program serves ages newborn to 18 (all school age children). If your family is in need of holiday assistance, please complete the online referral form, linked below. If you have any questions, or need assistance completing the form, please contact Jill Markijohn, School Counselor at TMS. Click here to access our school’s referral form
Attention 8th grade Parents- Pender Early College High School will conduct an information session with 8th grade students on Tuesday November 1. In addition, there will be a parent informational meeting at Cape Fear Community College Surf City campus on November 1 at 6:00pm. Applications will be accepted starting on November 1. Please reach out to one of our Counselors for an application.
NC check-in scores for our students will be going home soon as we complete the make up testing deadline this week.
Parents mark your calendars for our picture retake day will be Tuesday, November 15. A fyler can be found here for your convenience.
We need a student generated yearbook design for the 2022-23 TMS yearbook! The Theme this year is ...." It's Showtime!" ... as in Broadway showtime! Give it your best shot and return your drawings to Mrs Fraz or Mrs D to be considered! Remember Craftsmanship/ originality and theme consideration will make the winning design! Return no later than Nov 16th!! PLEASE FIND ENTRY FOLDERS OUTSIDE OF ART ROOM. First & Last name with grade level on the back of work in pencil.
Our middle school career fair, Fall Into Your Future, hosted here at Topsail Middle. The date will be November 18, 2022, from 8 am-11 am at TMS. We have created this flyer for the event, be sure to complete this Google Form is you are interested in assisting with this event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Middle School Career Development Coordinator, Diane Simmons at diane_simmons@pender.k12.nc.us
TMS will be hosting a Flu vaccination clinic during the week of November 14. Only students with a completed permission slip may receive flu vaccinations. Permission slips will be sent home this week.
Athletics/Clubs
Our TMS Soccer Teams have their FIRST home games THIS THURSDAY vs West Pender! Make plans to attend, games start at 4:00, only $5 to enter to watch both games! Good luck pirates!
Grades 6-8 Battle of the books interest meeting has changed this week. The next interest meeting is Wednesday, November 2nd in the media center during the first 10 minutes of their PA/recess time.
FCA will be meeting on Friday, November 4 after school until 3:35. Pick up will take place in the back parking lot.
Team Newsletters:
ENCORE Newsletter
PTO NEWS
It's never too late to join the PTO! And we are always looking for volunteers. Come join us in helping to make TMS a place for our students and teachers to thrive!! ( https://www.topsailpto.com/ )
We're taking reservations to paint the rock again this year! Please use the signup genius to reserve your date. Payments can be sent in with students or made to the PTO venmo account. ( Click Here for the Reservation Form) We will no longer be using the paper forms.
Do you like Buffalo Wings? Let's flock to Buffalo Wild Wings in Porters Neck Thursday November 17 from 4-9pm for a spirit fundraiser. TMS PTO will receive 10% of dine in or take out orders. Just mention you are a TMS Pirate.
Still In Need of Spirit Wear? We’ve got you covered! Head over to the PTO and either print off the order form and send it in with your student or email it directly to the PTO. You may pay by cash, check, or Venmo. The shirts will be given to teachers to be distributed during homeroom the following week. (https://www.topsailpto.com/shop)
Counselors Corner
If you’d like your child to speak to a counselor, please fill out this form as a referral.
If you or your child would like to report instances of possible bullying or harassment, please fill out this form.
At TMS, we offer a confidential program called MUNCH (Meals Until No Child Hungers). If your family could benefit from some additional food being sent home on the weekends, you simply fill out the form at the bottom of this letter or contact one of our school counselors: Jill Markijohn or Melissa Jaworoski. There are no qualifications to be met; just let us know that you’re in need and we’ll supply a bookbag/gym bag of food each week.
Parents, mark your calendars for Monday November 14 at 8am for our first annual pastries and coffee with the Counselors and Principal. A google form will be sent out next week to sign up.
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