This morning Alona Wright, 7th grader, received her trophy and certificate for winning the Young Georgia Authors contest. This contest was sponsored by our First District Regional Educational Service Agency.
As 7th grade students continue their study of forensic science, Capt. Jordan Kight and Ms. Makaylee Randolph held a mock press conference, interviewing Mr. T. J. Mercer and Mr. Rusty Wright, to provide new information in the cold case that the students will solve. Students must use their higher-order thinking skills, analytical reasoning, and listening skills in order to take notes so that they have the information they need to solve the case and write their articles.
On May 4th, ACE students left far too early in the morning and traveled to Atlanta for their annual field trip. They spent the morning at the Atlanta Zoo, and then traveled to Johns Creek to Sojourn Adventures where they were challenged mentally as well as physically.
At Sojourn, the students participated in activities designed to challenge their listening skills, their ability to follow directions, and their willingness to work as a team. They had the opportunity to lead AND follow, working together to solve problems and complete challenges The high points of their time there included laser tag and zip lining.
Today Mrs. Allen’s class attended the Boot Scoot Boogie at the Ag Center in Lyons. The students enjoyed playing on blow-up slides, music, and some were able to ride the horses. Everyone had a great time! Thanks to Mrs. Campbell for putting this together for all to enjoy!
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month!
Back row: Megan Harnage, MJ Burton, Bobby Pierce, Jayce Corbitt, and Maggie Thompson. Middle Row: Kinsleigh Dixon, Brian Salazar, Abbiegail Copeland, and Osvaldo Garcia. Front row: Laura Faircloth Not pictured: Leeson Allen and Janeliss Bravo Martinez.
On Tuesday, May 2nd, TCMS hosted a rising 6th-grade open house and a scavenger hunt for rising 6th graders and their parents. Each family was given clues about classes and areas of the school that will be important to those students next year.
As seventh graders in Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Pierce's classes continue their forensics project, attorney and former magistrate judge Rizza O'Connor provides information about the process of obtaining search warrants as well as the reliability, or lack of reliability, of eye witnesses in a crime.
Thank you to Ms. O'Connor for giving your time to our students.
Mrs. Cain's and Mrs. Pierce's ELA classes are collaborating on a forensics unit for the next two weeks. Monday, Mr. Larry Griggers, a local author, spoke to students about the research and writing process. Tuesday, Captain Jordan Kight of the Toombs County Sheriff's Department, discussed forensic science and how law enforcement officers and others gather, handle, and process evidence from a crime scene.
Students will hear from other community members, then they will work together to solve a crime and write about their findings. Stay tuned for more info on this fascinating project!
During the recent, Vidalia Onion Festival, the Vidalia-Toombs County Library announced winners of the annual Yumnion Writing Contest. Toombs County Middle School students swept the 7th - 8th grade category. Congratulations to these students;
Abigail Warf - First place
Natalie Collines - Second place
Hayden Ford - Third place
Brockton Estrada - Honorable Mention
#TCMSWrites #TCMSShines
This past weekend, seven 8th grade students were selected to participate in the Sweet Onion Area Honor Band. Students from multiple surrounding counties had the opportunity to rehearse advanced music under renowned conductors. Saturday, these students, along with two high school groups, put on an outstanding concert that displayed their hard work and skills.
Spotlight on Reading Support Connections class
Students in Mr. Brantley's Social Studies classes have been studying about Latin America the last three weeks.
Hope Club has their final meeting for the school year!
Deadline is April 28 - https://teachers.criderfoods.com/
Stillmore-based food packing company, Crider Foods just launched their annual ‘Teacher Pay It Forward’ program. This year, the company will select thirteen exceptional teachers from Emanuel, Candler, Bulloch, and Toombs counties schools to receive $1500 in school supplies each. This program accepts nominations from PreK-12 grades. Everyone is invited to nominate a teacher that deserves recognition for going above and beyond.
Please visit the below website for more information, and to be able to submit nominations
https://teachers.criderfoods.com/
Submissions due April 28
We have nothing but gratitude for these three ladies!
6th grade ACE writes to Pen Pals in Queensland, Australia.
Softball tryout begin next week!
Toombs County Kinship Caregiver Support Group meets April 27 from 6PM-7:30PM @ the Birthday House @ Partin Park. Text 478-262-1133 if you plan to attend.
Please ask to see your student's progress and iReady reports. Also, if your student received an invitation to our Summer Enrichment Program, please complete and return those forms.
TCMS students swept the 7th - 8th grade category! #TCMSWrites
