Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today is an A Day.

From Ms. Detweiler:The PTA reflections contest has begun. The theme this year is “show your voice”. Entries are due October 28th to Mrs. Detweiler in room 221. The categories are visual arts, dance choreography, literature, film production, photography and music composition. Again, the theme is “show your voice”. Let’s have some fun with this contest!

From coach Curran and Coach De Bruyn

Boy’s soccer try outs will begin next week on Tuesday October 25th.

All 8th graders trying out, please report to the upper turf field Tuesday October 25th.

All 7th graders trying out will report to the upper field on Wednesday October 26th

All 6th graders trying out will report to the upper field on Thursday October 27th

Please make sure you have  water. cleats, shin guard and anything else you may need for tryouts.

The annual TJMS Harvest Festival is tomorrow, Thursday, October 20th from 6 to 9pm.  Join us for food, fun, a performance by the Chorus, and a movie.  We will have fire pits to keep us warm, food trucks with seafood, pizza, and Central American food, and apple cider and hot chocolate to drink.  Join us!

From Ms. Perry:Do you enjoy watching and talking about good movies? Interested in meeting up with other TJ students for popcorn and a movie?

TJMS Movie Club will get together twice a month on Thursdays in room 224 from 2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

If you would like to join us stop by room 224 to pick up a permission slip or see Mr. Siegel and bring it back signed before our first meeting Thursday, October 27th.  It’s going to be a “Spooky “Movie Day!

From Ms. Dunbar:READING BUDDIES will begin on Fridays in November!If you enjoy reading, especially reading and interacting with younger children, consider becoming a TJ Reading Buddy to 2nd graders at Fleet Elementary School. This is a Community Service opportunity that promotes Literacy in our community. Permission slips are now available in the Library.

From Ms. Burton:”Red Ribbon Spirit week is next week! Do you know what to wear? Check out the video.”

From the PTA Please mark your calendar for our next Restaurant night at Pupatella (5104 Wilson Blvd) on Tuesday October 25, 11:30 am to 9pm. Pupatella will donate 20% of all participating orders to raise funds for PTA programs that benefit our school community.