THURSDAY FOLDER

 

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thursday Folder # 22
 
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized by the Elks Club of Frederick on Sunday for Service Learning hours: Meritorious awards went to Lexi Daniels, Brian DeRoner, Lori Douglas, Brittany Duncan, Abigail Ewing, Hannah Hope, Hayley Humerick, Sarah May, Ryan Miller, Michael Robinson, Mason Stellitano, Amanda Stover and Lindsey Wilhide.

Shout Club Members receiving recognition included: Megan O’Neil, Savannah Steinly, Brie Treverrow, Celina Harris, Taylor Gordon, Audrey Lindahl, Nichelle Upton, Kristen Hoffman, Brian Sweeny and Brittany Duncan.

Parents, remember to check with our guidance department to receive information on summer enrichment and improvement opportunities for your student.

Parents, please join the TMS PTA at 6:30 on Wednesday, May 14, for a brief overview of our middle school reform. FCPS will also conduct a Middle School Reform Panel Discussion on May 20 at Monocacy Middle School in the Media Center. Two separate sessions will be held one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.

Parents: Tell Us How We’re Doing!

FCPS wants to know: How satisfied are you with your child’s school? Please take our quick, online* survey May 5-19.

It’s easy! It’s confidential! And there’s no need to print or mail anything.

1. Go to www.fcps.org
2. Click the survey icon on the home page (English or Spanish)
3. Complete the survey, click “submit,” and you’re done!

Need computer time? Check with our school office for times to take the survey here if you don’t have computer access at home. Or visit a public library near you.

Please remember the May 19 deadline! At FCPS parents count. Your support goes a long way in building a first-class school system.


Thursday, May 2, 2008
Thursday Folder #21

Congratulations to our Show Choir! Our students placed first recently at Myrtle Beach at the Fiesta-Val Choral Competition. Seventh-grader Laken Weaver received a special award for her solo performance!

Congratulations to Irma Mrkanovic who took first place in the CTC water bottle label contest and to Karly Smith who placed third.

Because of the hard work of our science department – especially Mrs. Mosser and Mrs. Green, TMS is once again designated as a Maryland Green School. Nice job!

Congratulations to Angela Knapp who has been selected as the TMS Thurmont Lions Club “Teacher of the Year.” The following TMS teachers were also nominated for this award: Berna LaForce, Mary Lee Quealy, Von Mosser, Brook Green, Jason Hawk, Melissa Gordon and Jodi Weaver. Congratulations to you all. The winner will be recognized at the club’s Annual Education Night on May 28th.

Parents: Tell Us How We’re Doing!

FCPS wants to know: How satisfied are you with your child’s school? Please take our quick, online* survey May 5-19.
It’s easy! It’s confidential! And there’s no need to print or mail anything.
 
1. Go to www.fcps.org
2. Click the survey icon on the home page (English or Spanish)
3. Complete the survey, click “submit,” and you’re done!

Need computer time? Check with our school office for times to take the survey here, if you don’t have computer access at home. Or visit a public library near you.

Please remember the May 19 deadline! At FCPS parents count. Your support goes a long way in building a first-class school system.


Thursday, April 17, 2008
Thursday Folder #19

Congratulations to our American Legion Americanism Essay contest winners: First Place, Richard Doney and Second Place, Hailee Grimes. These students will be recognized tonight at the Thurmont American Legion.

The Catoctin High School Astronomy Club will present “A Night With the Stars” tonight beginning at 6:00 in the auxiliary gym. The high school students run stations for K-8 students to do numerous "space crafts and games", meet with NASA personnel, examine moon rocks (yes the real thing!), see a planetarium show by Cosmic Connections, and learn about the use of telescopes and backyard astronomy from individuals from TriState Astronomers. There are prizes, NASA goodies, and who could have an event without a space creature petting zoo!

Good luck to our TMS Show Choir who left today for competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 22 for our Book Buddies Celebration at 6 p.m. in the TMS cafeteria. A Silent Auction to benefit Book Buddies will be held during our spring musical May 16-17. If you are able to donate handmade items, a gift certificate for food or a service, baskets or any other appropriate items, please contact Mrs. Jernigan at 240-236-5155. Thanks!


Thursday, April 10, 2008
Thursday Folder #18

Congratulations to our State Champion Science Olympiad team who competed this past weekend and will now advance to the Nationals late next month. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment!

A huge Thank You to our students, parents, teachers and
staff members who worked so hard to make last week’s MSA testing successful. We expect our results to arrive in early June. I am particularly pleased with our students’ attendance on the days of the MSA tests. Nice job!

Congratulation to 8th grader Devon Runkles who will be recognized later this month by the Kiwanis Club as Thurmont Middle School’s Most Improved Student.

The following students will be recognized next month at a reception for Presidential Service Award winners – 6th grader Nichelle Upton has accumulated an amazing 100 + hours of community service and qualifies as a gold medal winner. The following 8th graders will receive bronze medals for an impressive 50 + hours – Abby Ewing, Mike Robinson and Lindsey Willhide.

Remember school will be dismissed 2-hours early next Thursday, April 17 for a teacher work session.


Thursday, April 3, 2008
Thursday Folder #17

MSA testing will continue tomorrow and conclude on Monday. Thanks to our students for working so hard!

TMS students are to be commended for their success at the recent Frederick County Science Fair. Taking first place in the category of Chemistry were Jacob Cochran and Chris Vaughn. Michael Robinson placed 3rd. In the category of Microbiology, Eric Stone placed first. Karly Smith received honorable mention for her artwork in the official program. Great job!

Congratulations to flutists T. J. Bryant and Ashley Grim who will represent TMS at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition.

The SGA will be sponsoring an after-school spring carnival on Friday, April 11 from 2:30 until 4:30.

The guidance department is already receiving information about summer opportunities for our students. Please call the guidance office at 240-236-5100 if you would like details.

   
 

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