Dear Tilden Families,
What a wonderful third marking period we've shared together! Our Tilden family continues to grow, learn, and achieve in ways that make our hearts full. From classrooms to performance spaces, our students have shown their incredible potential and commitment to becoming their best selves.
Our music department recently distinguished itself at county evaluations, with all three performing groups earning prestigious recognition. Orchestra 2/3, Band 2/3, and Chorus each received "Excellent" ratings in their performances, with all three groups achieving "Superior" scores—the highest possible rating—in the challenging sight-reading component. Dr. Mark Lortz, Director of Bands at Stevenson University, even praised our band as "a mature, energetic, professional ensemble." These accomplishments reflect both our students' dedication and the outstanding instruction from our music teachers, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Johns.
April brings exciting opportunities to celebrate the diverse cultural tapestry that enriches our school community. On Thursday, April 3rd, students are invited to participate in our Honoring Your Heritage Day by wearing clothing, colors, or patterns representing their cultural backgrounds. That same evening, from 6:30-8:00 PM, we'll host Family Heritage Night in the Tilden Cafeteria—a free event featuring food, crafts, music, and traditions from around the world. We warmly invite all families to join this celebration of our community's diversity.
As we transition to the fourth marking period, please note these important dates:
- March 31: No school for students (Professional Day)
- April 1: First day of the fourth marking period
- April 3: Family Heritage Night at 6:00 PM
- April 7-11: MCAP ELA assessments
- April 8: Report card distribution during Homeroom
The final quarter provides an important opportunity for students to finish the year strong. We encourage families to discuss third quarter progress with their students and set goals for the weeks ahead.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students' growth, whether in academics, the arts, or personal development. Together, we're creating an environment where excellence thrives in all its forms.
With Timberwolf pride,
Principal Hopkins
English & Reading
April is the start of the fourth and final quarter. Each grade is starting Unit 4.
6th Grade will be looking at argumentative text. Their essential question for the unit is "Which qualities of character matter most?"
7th Grade will be focusing on informational text. Their essential question for the unit is "How can one event change everything?"
8th Grade will be ending their middle school tenure focussing on argumentative text. Their essential question for the unit is "How do you choose the right words?"
STEAM
Seventh grade science is wrapping up our unit on Genetics. The students will be presenting their projects and completing their unit test. Fourth quarter will begin with Evolutionary Biology. We will study common ancestors We will learn the terms homologous and analogous structures, convergent and divergent evolution. Students will determine how the fossil record can assist us in collecting evidence about evolution.
In 8th grade Science we are finishing up chemistry with a bunch of labs - Separating a mixture, chromatography, and looking at dozens of reactions. Then on to Astronomy!
Social Studies
6th Grade: Students will begin their unit on Cultures and Religions of today. Students will learn about what is culture and hone in on what makes each of them so special. Students will learn about their peers and different seen and unseen values they each hold. 6th Grade Humanities students are participating in Model UN. Students will research their randomly assigned country in order to simulate the UN at a humanities wide conference.
7th Grade: Students will start April by completing their Common Writing Task on the Kingdom of Kongo before moving into their last unit of study on the Renascence and the global impact of exploration
8th Grade: Students will start April by completing their Common Writing Task on how different groups of people living in America were impacted by the elections in the 1800s and the expansion of the US to include all of the continental states. Students will then learn about the causes that lead to the Civil War.
- April 3: TMS Family Heritage Night @6:30 pm
- April 4: No Place for Hate Committee Meeting (During AST)
- April 8: Report Card Distribution
- April 8 & 9: English MCAP (grade 6-8)
- April 9: Boys Soccer vs Silver Creek MS @3:15pm
- April 11: Q3 Honor Roll Certificates (During 1st Period)
- April 11: Tilden Day of Caring
- April 14 - 21: Spring Break (No School for Students)
- June 5: 8th-grade field trip to Dave and Buster’s
- June 10: 8th-grade Promotion Ceremony at Walter Johnson High School from 5:00-7:00 pm
- June 11: 8th-grade Dance in the Cafeteria
Soccer season is off to a great start!!! During the three-day tryout session, 88 student athletes showcased their abilities to Coach Hernandez and Coach Medrano, Girls Soccer, and Coach Miller, Boys Soccer. All coaches made difficult decisions with the wealth of talent on each day. Coach Hernandez and Coach Medrano decided upon a team roster for Girls Soccer of 18 student athletes.
While Coach Miller decided upon a team roster of 22 student athletes. The season opener for both Boys and Girls Soccer begins next week. Tilden Girls play at HOME against Pyle MS on 4/1/25 at 3:30PM. Tilden Boys Soccer play AWAY at Pyle MS (Walt Whitman HS) on 4/2/25 at 3:30PM.
Go Timberwolves!
