
Fifth Graders read the book "Balloons Over Broadway. The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Parade" and collaborated with second graders at TAES to have their own Thanksgiving Parade! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!






Mrs. Dinkins' and Mrs. Roman's classes spent the day bowling to learn more about forces and motion at Ten Pin Alley!





The Seventh Grade went on a field trip to beautiful Camp Kirkwood! Students participated in team building activities that challenged them to think outside the box. Connecting to Science, students explored the woods for invertebrates and learned how to read a map and use a compass to navigate in case of a zombie apocalypse.

Please join us for our upcoming Special Education Parent Advisory Committee #ExperienceTheExcellence



TMS cheered on our soccer teams at the pep rally yesterday. Students enjoyed the human fooseball game. We are proud of our Pirates for an awesome start to the soccer season! Congratulations to both girls and boys for the successful games this week!

We are so thankful for our PTO! Any way you slice it they are the best! The pie bar for the TMS staff was amazing today! #thankful




TMS wants to congratulate the WWAY Teacher of the Month, Mr. Travis Geddie. WWAY surprised him this morning and will be airing a broadcast of today on Tuesday at 6 pm. He was nominated by a parent of one of his students this month. Running the dream team, member of the sunshine committee, and being a Champion for his students. Thank you for all that you do, Mr. Geddie.


Do you have questions about our new three-tier bell schedule? We have answers! 🕒 Explore FAQs at https://bit.ly/3sFcODp Contact michael_taylor@pender.k12.nc.us or brandon_smith@pender.k12.nc.us if your question isn't on our list 📚🔍 Your input shapes our school's future!


Hope everyone had a great weekend. We are halfway through November. Progress reports are scheduled to go out again this week. There are more events taking place this week at TMS, so be sure to check out our Topsail Times for more information and team-level newsletters.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qH_rwjyhd_cH4BbjHwN91Ew-2orSsmEx/view?usp=drivesdk

Thank you to all the Veterans! Military kids came together to make breakfast for our Veterans here at TMS! Thank you for your service, Coach Chase, Mr. Towle and Mrs. Roman.
Just a reminder there will be no school tomorrow to honor those who served our country!




Earth layers comic strips -- created as a literacy extension activity for 6th grade science.


Good evening TMS families- Just a reminder that we will not have school this Friday in recognition of Veteran's Day. Please see the following link for this week's community message. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S9mjF_zggKFa5obyYl_PNtZWyAhLrHZX/view?usp=sharing

Eighth grade students at Topsail Middle completed a simulation in Major Clarity for the career of their choice. They looked up data on specific occupations and created a job advertisement. They investigated education requirements, daily tasks, wages and job outlook. Students learned how their interests lead to high school classes and then to careers. Ask them to show you more!







PECHS will host Parent Night for all students interested in applying as a Freshman or transfer student. There are 2 sessions - 11/6 at the CFCC Surf City Campus or 11/8 at PECHS from 6:00pm to 7:00pm #ExperienceTheExcellence


Happy Halloween!




The Halloween Band concerts were amazing! 7th grade performed last week at TMS. 8th graders collaborated with SCMS and THS for an exciting Halloween concert last night! Great Job Mr. Norem and Band Students!



Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Grade Science Fair. The 1st place winners were Nora Nicholson and Adrianna Valdez . 2nd place was awarded to Caleb Prall, Barrett Evans, and Braydan O'Connor and 3rd place went to Silas Messina and Austin Walz .


Did you miss TMS fall picture day? Save the date for picture retakes at TMS on Tuesday, November 14.


Please see the link at the bottom of this message for our TMS community message this week. It will be another busy week at TMS with check-in testing taking place on Monday (Pink Out) and ColorWars on Tuesday. Be sure to check out our community message for more information. Thanks and have a great evening,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Br6wCn4UtikthHe_fj5PSCAoaYAm_dXd/view?usp=drivesdk

8th grade team wore Hawaiian shirts on twin day to support Red Ribbon Week.
