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Weekly Announcements will be updated every Monday.
It will include Activities and Lunch/Breakfast Menus for the week.

 

 Tefft Middle School Weekly Bulletin
Monday, November 16, 2009 - Friday, November 20, 2009

Breakfast Menu:  
Monday:               Jump Start Cereal Pack or French Toast Sticks w/syrup
Tuesday:              MVP Breakfast Plus of Cereal Bowl/Pack
Wednesday:         Jump Start Cereal Pack or Egg & Cheese Omelet
Thursday:             Super Bun or Eggo Cereal Bowl Pack
Friday:                 Jump Start Cereal Pack or Whole Grain Pancake w/syrup

Lunch Menu: 
Monday:              Taco Coins or Chicken Tenders
Tuesday:               Chicken Quesadilla or Spicy Chicken Patty/Bun
Wednesday:          Roasted Turkey w/Gravy or Galaxy Pizza
Thursday:             Pork BBQ Rib/Sauce/Bun or Chicken Patty/Bun
Friday:                  Cheeseburger/Bun or Galaxy Pizza 

LUNCH SPECIALS:
Every week, the following are available:
Mondays- Big Daddy Pizza $3.00
Tuesdays- Pizza Hut, one slice cheese, pepperoni, or sausage $3.00
Wednesdays- Sub sandwiches (many varieties)/chips $3.50
Thursdays- Polish Sausage/Potatoes $3.00
Fridays- Taco Snack/Potatoes $3.00  

 

ROJAS HEALTH UNIT
 A reminder to Miss Rojas’ physical education students that your six week health unit begins on Wednesday, Nov. 18. You will be reporting to the health classroom which is room 104.

NEW ROTATION
A reminder to all students enrolled in the exploratory rotation, the first day of the 3rd rotation is Wednesday, Nov.18th.

BASKETBALL GAMES
Come and cheer on the Lady Trojans at this week’s home game: 
Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Kenyon Woods
Thursday, Nov. 19 -      Canton                                                 Admission is $1.00

CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Get ready for Tefft’s Annual Food Drive. It will take place this week, Nov. 16-20. All of the food collected will go to the Lion’s Club to help stock their pantry. In this time of need let’s try to break our last year’s record of 4,000 cans. Teams start planning your strategies! The team with the highest percentage of cans per person will win an ice cream party.

HOMEWORK HELP
Do you need help with your homework? Do you need to be able to use a computer and printer? Help is available every morning before school from 8:00 a.m. until 8:53 a.m. in the computer lab next to the library. All you need to do is this – 1. Sign in by the window tables – at the same place temporary ID’s are sold. You will be given a pass to the computer lab. Report to the computer lab and give your pass to the teacher. You can also receive help Monday through Thursday after school for both homework help and use of a computer/printer. Report to the library immediately after school and check in with the teacher. All of this will start on Monday, September 21st. There are no excuses. Help is available every day at Tefft Middle School

TEFFT TARGET TIME
This week all students at Tefft Middle School will be participating in Tefft Target Time. Tefft Target Time is a very important activity because we believe at TMS that all students should take responsibility for their learning. You will be graphing ISAT scores, Map scores, target tests, vocab tests, reflecting on how well you have learned target and vocabulary words, and finally setting goals. We want you to think about your learning using 3 questions? Where am I going? Where am I now? How can I close the gap? Our goal is that wherever you are individually, you are always improving.    Remember….

Some succeed because they are destined to; but most succeed because they are determined to.  Success is obtained by dedication, commitment, and planning. Tefft Target Time is an important part of this process

FALL ASSEMBLY
 This Friday, Nov. 20th, Tefft will be having our annual fall assembly where we will be honoring our 2009 season of football and volleyball student athletes as well as our 1st quarter honor roll students. Please be reminded of your responsibilities during an all school assembly:

  1. Pay attention and be quiet when others are talking/presenting.
  2. Wait until all students in a group have been recognized before applauding/cheering.
  3. Sit with your assigned class in the class’s assigned area.
  4. Any violation of the above or disruption of assembly will result in disciplinary actions.
  5. Absolutely NO booing.

Any violation will result in a referral and the loss of assembly privileges

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Want to wish someone a happy birthday?   We have an electronic board in the cafeteria where you can do just that. Come to the main office and fill out a form – cost is $2.00. Turn in the form to the main office with your $2.00 the week before the birthday.


STUDENT COUNCIL
 Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 1 in room 101. We will be here until 5:00 p.m. so you can take the activity bus if necessary.

CONFERENCES
 Our student-led teacher parent conferences kick off on Monday, Nov. 23rd. Conferences will take place from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Conferences will also be held on Tuesday morning from 8:30-10:30 a.m. It is expected that all students participate in this annual Tefft event. No appointment is needed and bring your whole family. Hotdogs and chips will be sold on Monday evening. You will receive a homework pass if you visit all of your teachers’ classrooms and get their signatures. The team who has 100% participation – that is every student attending will receive a special party before the holiday break. Let’s make it happen! 100% is our goal!

BOOK CLUB
Book Club will meet THIS Thursday, Nov. 19th. Bring a friend and a great book. This month’s focus has been Fantasy and Science Fiction.

HOODY DAY
Hoody day will be Friday, November 20. Wear your hood (not on your head) for $1.00 during the school day. All proceeds go to reducing the cost for the 8th grade cruise. 

BOOK FAIR
 The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived! Students will have an opportunity to visit the fair with their English or Reading teacher throughout the week. Be sure to make a wish list for your parents… the book fair will be open during Student Led Conferences next week.

 

  DISCIPLINE CORNER
 
TR3 –  Out of respect for yourself and others it is a violation of the hands off policy to ever touch another student or staff member. This includes goofing around, play fighting, booking, and signs of affection such as hugging. Any student that is in violation of the hands off policy is subject to a discipline referral.
 
TR3 – Remember to come to class prepared, on time, and ready to learn. 
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If a fire alarm sounds during a passing period, students should exit the building at the nearest door and once outside report to your 1st period teacher.


Fire Alarm Procedures
 
  1. When a fire alarm rings the teacher will go to the door with their attendance book and the students should start to line up in single file inside of the classroom.
  2. The classroom closest to the emergency exit should begin to exit first towards their designated emergency exit. The teachers at the door of the next classroom will direct the lead student to follow the teacher of the classroom in front of them forming two single file lines.
  3. The students will file out in single file from the classroom creating two single file lines, one on either side of the hall. The center of the hall and stairs must remain clear for emergency personnel. There can be no more than one person per door when we exit the building.
  4. When the class is completely out of the classroom the teacher will turn off the lights, shut the door, pull the green Trojan head and follow their students to their designated area.
  5. There should be absolutely no talking during a fire alarm.
  6. Classes will line up in a single file line at the designated area so the teacher can take attendance. Students will remain quiet during this time. After taking attendance the teacher should stand at the front of the line closest to the building. If a student is missing from a class the teacher should hold up the green Trojan head and an administrator will respond. Never leave your class unattended.
  7. All students should remain absolutely quiet during the entire fire alarm.
  8. If a student becomes separated from their class they should report to the nearest administrator immediately.
  9. No one will reenter the building until the all clear is made.
  10. There should be no talking when students are reentering the building.
  11. If a fire alarm sounds during a passing period or during lunch all students should report to their designated 1st period fire alarm station outside.

 

 Learn Like a Champion!