Middle School
Weekly Update
Week of January 1st
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CONTENTS
Calendar
Tuesday, January 3rd: School Resumes
Friday, January 6th: Winter Dance, 7-9pm
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Office Updates
From Ms. Amodeo
I hope that all of our middle school families enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating holiday break. Welcome back!
We are currently looking for new and gently-used clothing donations.
Our students could use:
-Girlsâ leggings and sweatpants/joggers, size 14+
-Womenâs leggings and sweatpants/joggers, all sizes (XS-Plus)
-Womenâs t-shirts, long and short sleeves, all sizes (XS-Plus)
-Boysâ sweatpants/joggers, size 14+
-Menâs sweatpants/joggers, all sizes (S-XXXL)
-Menâs t-shirts, long and short sleeved, all sizes (S-XXXL)
-Youth winter coats, size 14+
-Adult winter coats, all sizes
Please drop off any donations to the middle school Nurseâs Office.
Though school meals are no longer subsidized for every student, free and reduced-priced meals are available to those who qualify. The application can be found HERE.
To add funds to your childâs school lunch account, you can use our online system at MySchoolBucks or you can send a check directly to the TCSD Food Service Department. Students may always pay cash if they choose to as well.
Whatâs for lunch? Check My School Menus
School Nutrition
5th Grade
5th Grade Daily Planner (Please bookmark for your use)
Please help your 5th grader remember to charge their Chromebook and to bring a water bottle.
ELA: Students wrapped up 2022 by finalizing their 12 Days Of Literary Devices booklets. We learned a ton and had a great time singing our way into each lesson. We were also busy finishing our Motel Essays so that groups could bring their vision alive in poster form. What a great way to end our unit on Front Desk.
Social Studies: We have begun to study the Aztec civilization. We also took some time to look at how different winter holidays are celebrated around the world.
Band: Band 5/6 Lesson Schedule Link
6th Grade
6th grade planner (please bookmark this link)
Science: We have wrapped up the first part of our Geology unit. Students completed models showing how a rock that is part of a cliff could one day become sand at the bottom of a basin. Our trout continue to grow and develop. Hope everyone had a great break & Santa brought you lots and lots of pencils! đ
Band 6: Band 5/6 Lesson Schedule Link
7th Grade
7th Grade Digital Planner (Please bookmark this link.)
Social Studies: Students wrapped up Unit 2: Colonization. We had a review and a test as we approached break! The day before break we wound down with some fun games and rest as we got ready for the American Revolution upon return.
Math: What a week we finished just before break! Wonderful. Both classes have finished a Unit Test. Pre-Algebra is actually half way through seventh grade material. After a quick break, we can move on towards finishing that and doing eighth grade. Woohoo! Our general math students are also on their way too - almost halfway through class content! Woohoo! Thank you parents, guardians and families of our kids for supporting them this year. Itâs just incredible. We rely on you so much and we could not have done it without you. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and I hope you enjoyed your break!
ELA 7: In December, we finished our unit about S.E. Hintonâs The Outsiders. We are welcoming the new year with a focus on the importance of independent reading. We will start each class by reading, and students will be expected to read outside of class. Please encourage your 7th grader to read.
World Languages: Ms. Cederstrom: Ms. Cederstromâs students have been working in small groups to write a short story about the adventures of some very interesting characters (including aliens, astronauts, unicorns, and taxi drivers to name a few). Each member of the group was then asked to pick a different character from their story to develop (by adding personality traits and other personal details). Groups will put the finishing touches on their stories and share them with their peers after break.
Music: We wrapped up our Music in Our Lives Unit before break. Students completed their final projects creating soundtracks for themselves and presenting their songs in Canva. In the new year, we will be learning to compose music in a program called BandLab.
7/8 Band: Before break, we had so much fun spreading joy around the building by playing Holiday Carols for all to hear. Please remember to check the lesson schedule and be ready to get back to playing in the new year!
8th Grade
Rattenborgâs Small Class ELA: I hope you had an excellent break! We have been doing a lot of fun reading and writing as we explore the genre of science fiction.
ELA 8: Having just finished reading Lois Lowryâs The Giver, students will choose a final project to begin. As final projects get underway, students will finish watching the movie adaptation, to compare & contrast. Weâll begin reading Homerâs The Odyssey in January.
Social Studies: Was the U.S. a hero or a villain? Thatâs the questions students need to defend on our Imperialism assessment. Hope you've had a wonderful break!
World Languages: Ms. Cederstrom: Ms. Cederstromâs students have been working in small groups to write a short story about the adventures of some very interesting characters (including aliens, astronauts, unicorns, and taxi drivers to name a few). Each member of the group was then asked to pick a different character from their story to develop (by adding personality traits and other personal details). Groups will put the finishing touches on their stories and share them with their peers after break.
7/8 Band: 7/8 Lesson Schedule 1/2- 1/6
Clubs & Activities
Student Council
The halls of the Middle School felt festive & wintery! Thanks to all the homerooms that helped to brighten up the hallways by participating in the door decorating contest - amazing creativity.
A huge thank you to everyone that participated in the Food Drive to support the local Tburg Food Pantry. 350 non-perishable items were delivered to the Food Pantry before break and will help to support local families.
The next Middle School Dance will be our Winter Dance Friday January 6th from 7-9pm in the Middle School gym. Pre-sale tickets will be sold the week we return during homeroom in the 302/306 hallway. Pre-sale tickets cost $6 Tickets will also be sold at the door for $7 Bobby K DJ will return to spin the tunes and keep everyone dancing. Please keep in mind:
- All coats and bags will need to be dropped off at the door.
- Responsible cell phone usage is expected (consent needed for pictures or videos of others, no bullying or harassment of others allowed)
- You must be in school the day of the dance in order to attend.
- Dance is open to only Tburg MS students grades 5-8.
- Students must be in the dance by 7:30
- Students are not allowed to leave before 9 unless a parent comes in to get them.
- Respectful and courteous behavior towards everyone is expected.
Failure to comply with the above dance expectations will result in suspension from future MS dances.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday 1/2, after school in room 306. Hope to see all interested students - we have a lot of things to plan.
Any student who needs to ride the late bus needs to fill out a late bus form by 1:30 on the day they want to ride. Contact advisors Bill Begeal or Nadine Salib to get signed up for the bus.
Clubs & Activities
Yearbook
Our next meeting is scheduled for: January 5th at 2:45 in the Media Classroom
We have a MS Yearbook google classroom code, staff application and a Remind sign up packet your student will bring home once they have attended a meeting.
If your child attends a meeting and needs to ride a bus home they MUST complete the weekly google form emailed out by Ms. Magee, no later than noon of the meeting day.
Questions? Email Tammy Parker tparker@tburg.k12.ny.us or Lisa Magee lmagee@tburg.k12.ny.us
To order a yearbook go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use the order number 18914
If you would like to submit pictures to possibly be used in our yearbook please go to
http://www.hjeshare.com and enter the word âdoigâ in the school code box to upload from your computer or get the HJeshare App and upload right from your phone!
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Community
Taughannock Soccer Club
Registration is open for WINTER PROGRAMS and SPRING PROGRAMS!
Register now! Programs will fill.
Winter indoor programs include:
Recreational Soccer U8/U6
Pickup Games U10/U12/U14+
IYSA Indoor League Teams U10-U16
U19 Girls Sessions
Spring programs include:
Recreational Soccer U8/U6
BCSA Travel Teams U10-U19
Registration & information at:
Building Contacts
Main Office: Brenda Everhart, 607-387-2825
Attendance: Lauren Conners, 607-387-7551, x1425
Nurse's Office: Julie Carpenter, jcarpenter@tburg.k12.ny.us (preferred) or 607-387-2827
Student Services Team: 607-387-7551 ext. 1449
Bryce DeSantis, School Psychologist
Lisa Magee, Administrative Assistant
Brian Cobb, LCSW, Social Worker
Claire Valletta, Guidance Counselor
IT Help: help@tburgschools.on.spiceworks.com or 607-288-2821 (Monday - Friday 8 am to 4pm)
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