Well done to all of the boys that tried out for soccer. It was a great turnout and the coaches had a difficult time narrowing down the list. Congratulations to those that made the 24-25 Boys soccer team!
Please come out tonight to cheer on the TMS Pirate softball team as they complete against CFMS Bears for the PCS middle school softball championship. First pitch is 5p at HTHS. Go Pirates!!!
Principal Spotlight: Dr. Alan McNaughton 🌟👨🏫
In celebration of National Principal Month, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Alan McNaughton, who is in his first year at his current school and brings 17 years of experience in education. 📚✨ A true water enthusiast, Dr. McNaughton enjoys spending his free time swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, and wakeboarding 🌊.
A graduate of UNC-Charlotte, Dr. McNaughton is a fan of authors like Robert Jordan, David Baldacci, and Vince Flynn 📖. He loves using his smoker to make pulled pork and ribs 🍖, and his favorite pizza toppings are pepperoni, ham, sausage, and bacon 🍕. Before entering the world of education, Dr. McNaughton had an interesting job selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door 🚪. A fun fact: he was a college cheerleader and even appeared on national television in Daytona Beach 📺.
Dr. McNaughton finds joy in working with kids because of their curiosity and creativity, always trying something new. One memorable moment in his career was the board meeting when he was announced for his first administrative role 🌟. Now, he is grateful to work with an incredible staff who truly care about their students’ best interests 💙. His favorite school tradition? Staff gatherings where there's always great food involved! 🍽️
We’re thrilled to have passionate leaders like Dr. McNaughton guiding our schools! 🌟👏
TMS enjoyed their first pep rally today! We wished our football & softball teams good luck at their last game and tournaments coming up! We also enjoyed watching our very own teachers & admin get SLIMED. Students sailed past their goal at the TMS Fundraiser Color Run! It was a great day to be a Pirate!
🌟 Student Spotlight: Brinley! 🌟
We are proud to recognize Brinley, a 7th grader in Ms. Jennifer Medwick's Math class, for her incredible leadership and kindness! Brinley consistently goes above and beyond, staying after class each day to help tidy and organize the room—without ever being asked. 🌸
Not only is she helpful, but Brinley also shows up to class every day with a fantastic attitude and a readiness to learn. Her positivity and willingness to assist her classmates make her a true role model! 🌼
Fun Facts About Brinley:
Favorite Food: Tacos 🌮
Favorite Color: Yellow 🌻
Hobbies: Swimming 🏊♀️
Pets: Not yet, but maybe one day! 🐾
Interesting Fact: She plays tag every single day! 🏃♀️
Thank you, Brinley, for being such a bright light at school! 🌟
Don't forget TMS soccer tryouts is next Wednesday, October 23rd after school until 4:30 . Go to our TMS website under NEWS or contact Mr. WIlliamson for more information.
Congratulations to Coach Shannon Crate for becoming the 4th THS Coach to earn their NFHS Levels 1, 2 and 3 National Coach Cerifications! She is not only an 8th grade Science teacher here at TMS, but also a THS swim coach! TMS is proud of you, Mrs. Crate!
1st Quarter PBIS reward is just around the corner. We would like to treat our deserving "Pirates" to a small treat as they receive their pirate passport and sticker.
If you can donate please drop off in the front office by Wednesday, October 16th. Thank you so much as we support and encourage positive behavior throughout our school days at TMS.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAAAC2DA1FDC07-51988557-schoolwide#/
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The latest edition of the Topsail Times is now available!
https://5il.co/2ys07
Thanks to our amazing PTO for providing the opportunity for our TMS students to raise money and participate in our color run fundraiser event today! Monday is the last raffle drawing. Keep getting pledges through the weekend to earn tickets for Monday. The Apple Airpods are still up for grabs. The overall top earner will take those home on Monday! Way to go Pirates for making our goal!
Mrs. Gleason and Mrs. Losey 7th grade science classes worked on their " Weather In Motion Projects" this week. Students used a sphero robots to model the movement of air masses and fronts across a weather map. Then, created a weather broadcast to explain how the different weather systems will impact daily life in a particular area in the US.
TMS Community, please take a minute to read this letter from Dr. Mac.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hT2qYt8JLUImAB_f1Ju6HcJQRiOefL1f/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108793558387014684452&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you. Go Pirates!
Ms. Crocker's 6th grade Social Studies class participated in a simulation called Nomads vs. Farmers. Students were able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living a nomadic lifestyle and building a civilization that is learning to farm during the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. Students were able to utilize the vocabulary they learned to reflect on their experience. It's a great day to be a TMS PIRATE!
The Pender County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for students (K-12) and school staff at our schools. 🩺💉 It's a convenient way to protect your family this flu season!
✔️ Consent forms are due by Oct. 18. ✔️ Paper and online consent forms available.
For more information and a full schedule of vaccine clinics, visit: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe para estudiantes (K-12) y personal escolar en nuestras escuelas. 🩺💉 ¡Es una manera conveniente de proteger a tu familia esta temporada de gripe!
✔️ Los formularios de consentimiento deben entregarse antes del 18 de octubre. ✔️ Formularios de consentimiento disponibles en papel y en línea.
Para más información y el calendario completo de las clínicas de vacunación, visita: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
📣 Attention, PCS Families! Join us for the next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share, and learn about important topics in special education.
We hope to see you there! Your voice matters!
📣 ¡Atención, familias de PCS! Únanse a nosotros en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC). ¡Es una excelente oportunidad para que los padres de niños con discapacidades se conecten, compartan y aprendan sobre temas importantes en educación especial!
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Su voz es importante!
📢 Parents: We need your feedback!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is revising the K-12 math standards, and your input is critical. Two surveys are available for parents to share their thoughts:
1️. General Survey – Share your overall thoughts on the current math standards.
2️. Grade/Course-Specific Survey – Provide detailed feedback for specific grades or courses.
🗓 Deadline: October 21st at 5 PM
💻 Complete the surveys here: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
Your feedback will help shape future math instruction in North Carolina! Please take a moment to complete the survey and share with other families. Thank you for participating!
📢 ¡Padres: Necesitamos sus comentarios!
El Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte (NCDPI) está revisando los estándares de matemáticas K-12, y su opinión es fundamental. Hay dos encuestas disponibles para que los padres compartan sus pensamientos:
1. Encuesta General – Comparta sus opiniones generales sobre los estándares de matemáticas actuales.
2. Encuesta Específica por Grado/Curso – Proporcione comentarios detallados sobre grados o cursos específicos.
🗓 Fecha límite: 21 de octubre a las 5 PM
💻 Complete las encuestas aquí: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
¡Sus comentarios ayudarán a moldear la futura enseñanza de matemáticas en Carolina del Norte! Por favor, tómese un momento para completar la encuesta y compártala con otras familias. ¡Gracias por su participación!
TMS Community, there were some technical difficulties with the message for the Topsail Times from last night. Here it is! We apologize for the delay.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2643/TMS/4903658/Topsail_Times_10.6.24.pdf
PTO color run began this week. Parents, be sure you have registered your student at mybooster.com and start sharing your link to gather pledges. Students earn 1 raffle ticket for every $30 raised. The first raffle was yesterday. Congratulations to our winners! Tomorrow is the second raffle! Color run event is next Friday, October 11th at TMS! Thank you for supporting our students at TMS!
7th grade meteorologists finding wind speed using an anemometer.
