SILVER FOX NEWS
August 30th, 2024
TOMS STAFF WINS MOST SPIRITED!
Thank you to our TOMS Staff for representing Ten Oaks Middle so well at the Carolina Forest Cluster Back to School Meeting this August! They sang and danced their way into First Place!
A huge shout out to Mrs. Teah Grant and her TOMS Student Yearbook Staff for capturing the event in photos and film and compiling these videos for us. Enjoy!
CAROLINA FOREST CLUSTER MEETING TOMS TEACHER HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO https://drive.google.com/file/d/12RV6Mkm-37AH-8lvlrCnmSFXrH7oz3RF/view?usp=sharing
Back by popular Demand- ALL WE DO IS WIN, WIN WIN NO MATTER WHAT
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qIB-91091iwhc6QuFdQvfu1p6t4oioXq/view?usp=drive_link
TOMS Staff Member of the Week
Please congratulate Mr. Jose Pope who was chosen as our first TOMS Staff Member of the Week for the 2024/2025 School Year!
Mr. Pope is our Ten Oaks Band Director.
He as been teaching at Ten Oaks for 8 years.
My favorite memory of middle school was my 8th Grade Algebra 1 class. I had a great time in class and it was always fun to learn.
My advice to my Middle School self would be... Practice. Whatever it is that you're involved in, practice. You can always do something better.
A big shout out to Mr. Pope who spent time this summer creating and painting the beautiful band mural outside his classroom!
Congratulations to Mr. Chad Hammer our second TOMS Staff Member of the Week!
Mr. Hammer is TOMS Orchestra Director & Media Arts Teacher.
Mr. Hammer has been a teacher at TOMS for 8 years.
His favorite memory of middle school was... That's a toss up between moving to a middle school that actually had orchestra and building a Rube Goldberg Machine (google it) for my science project in 6th Grade.
My advice to my middle school self would be... Don't be afraid to be who you are and try new things. You're stories will be far better if they start with, "I remember when I..." versus "I wish I had done..."
It's getting closer!!
Our eight new 7th grade classrooms are nearing completion!
Thank you to HCSD staff and TOMS staff who have been working around the clock to make this happen. We are excited and should have an official move in day announcement soon!
The 2024-2025 School Calendar is Available Online! http://www.horrycountyschools.net/hcscalendar
For more information, click on the link below.
The News Room at HCS / Clear Backpacks (horrycountyschools.net)
Student Affairs / If You See Something, Say Something®
Horry County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, immigrant status, English-speaking status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law in its programs or activities.
Important Dates
September
2 ~ School Closed
3 ~ Attraction Book Sales End - return books and Envelopes
4 ~ TOMS FOOTBALL Scrimmage @Myrtle Beach 6:00PM
10 ~ PTO Meeting 4:30 PM
11 ~ TOMS FOOTBALL at Conway 6:00PM
12 ~ Student Council Applications Due
12 ~ Kona Ice
17 ~ All School Picture Day
17 ~ TOMS FOOTBALL at HOME vs Socastee 6:00PM
19 ~ End Date for 1st Interim Report
20 ~ Interim Reports Issued via PowerSchool
21 ~ Region Orchestra Auditions
24 ~ TOMS FOOTBALL at HOME vs Forestbrook
Attendance
Cafeteria Information
For more information, click on the link below.
Clubs at TOMS
Ten Oaks Middle offers a variety of Clubs and Discovery classes! Our students enjoy everything from Chorus, Band and Orchestra to Drama, Science Club and Mock Trial, just to name a few!
Many Clubs will begin this month and we will share information in Advisory classrooms, Facebook and here in the newsletter. We encourage all students to get involved! Check back with us here for important upcoming dates and information.
Do you have students who are interested in TOMS Student Council?
Students interested in applying will need to pick up an application from their Advisory Teacher.
Applications are due by Thursday, September 12th.
Students can see Mrs. Kingsmore, Mrs. Klopfer or Mr. Tomasko if they have any questions.
Dear TOMS families,
We’re going to England, France, Spain in June 2025, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity:
September 4th (In-Person): https://bit.ly/4cajU3h
September 5th (Virtual): https://bit.ly/3LRnQvi
If you are ready to take the leap to sign up for the trip use the following link: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2808988HM
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this experience.
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
I have been on two EF tour trips and I could not have asked for a better experience. Can’t wait to travel with you!!
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
** Please note this is a NON-school sponsored trip.
Sincerely,
Sonni Shupe
Counseling Department
Check our link below to hear from our TOMS Counselors for important information
throughout the year! https://www.horrycountyschools.net/domain/4338
Dismissal Procedures
We have partnered with the company safeDISMISSAL.COM for our dismissal process. One of the many features of this new dismissal process is that your children will remain comfortably and safely in their classroom until the moment they will meet you in the "car loading zone".
We have included a short video to explain the procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsPysljBRo.
All students received their Yellow Pick-up Card at Back to School Open House or on the first day of school. If you need a card, please request from your child's Advisory teacher.
Here a few tips to follow during our new dismissal process:
1. Please make sure to have your Yellow Pick-up Card displayed in your front window when entering the dismissal line. Please keep your card displayed until your child has been loaded into your car.
2. Please stay in-line (no passing) during dismissal as the children will be instructed to walk to specific spots for loading.
3. If your student does not arrive at the loading spot before you do, you may be instructed to move to a "waiting" area where your child will be notified again. We ask you to move to this area so that we do not hold up the remaining dismissal line.
Finally, we ask for your patience the first couple of days. The administrators and teachers are committed to making this process beneficial to all parties. For more information, please visit www.safeDISMISSAL.com
BUS Transportation Questions
HCSD has updated the school bus transportation system. For questions on bus stop locations or times, please contact the Carolina Forest Bus Office at 843-236-0705, or call our school office at 843-488-8896.
MyPaymentsPlus
Return Check Information
Power School
Parents and guardians, if you need to change your information, phone number, email, emergency contact, address, etc., you can log in to your PowerSchool parent account, click year-round updates on the left-hand side of the page and change your information. Please note you will need to use the regular desktop version of PowerSchool as this feature is not available on the mobile app.
- Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account here https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/home.html
- Have questions? Please contact our Registrar, Stephanie Graham at sgraham005@horrycountyschools.net
Student Handbook and Resource Guide
All students received a copy of the TOMS Student Handbook and Resource Guide at either Back to School Open House or on the first day of school. Please make sure you have read through all documents and discuss with your child.
Our school motto is Success Nothing Less! We strive to succeed in everything we do and partnering with students and families helps all of us achieve this goal!
Let's Talk Technology!
Have questions about the Personalized Digital Learning Devices at Ten Oaks? Check out this information below on the Dell Latitudes our students use at Ten Oaks Middle. Distribution will begin after the first week of school.
All the following must occur for your student to receive a device:
All Technology fines must be paid in full; the $25 technology fee must be paid and we must have a parent/student permission form signed. Below is a detailed explanation of the difference between Tech fines and Tech fees. Only Tech FINES are currently available to be paid at My Payments Plus. 2024/2025 Tech Fees payments will need to be made in person at Ten Oaks Middle.
Technology Fines: Technology fines are charges that may have been added to your child’s account for any of the following incidents: Lost device, lost charger and or damage to the device.
Technology Fee: There is a $25 dollar technology fee that each student pays at the time of registration. It is beneficial for each student to pay this fee.
Students who pay the Technology Fee receive the following benefits:
● first accidental damage repair will be $25; the second accidental damage repair will be $75 and full cost of repair/replacement for all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year
● device replacement due to theft (requires formal police report) will cost an additional $25
● pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse.
● pay full replacement cost for loss of device.
● students in grades 6-12 are allowed to take devices home.
Students who do not pay the Technology Fee:
● pay full repair cost for all damage.
● pay full replacement cost for lost due to theft.
● pay full replacement cost for loss of device.
● students in grades K-12 are not allowed to take devices home.
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Roy at SRoy@horrycountyschools.net
Sports at Ten Oaks Middle and CFHS
All Athletic information for sports not managed by Ten Oaks Middle
can be found at www.cfhspanthers.com
2024-25 Swim Team Sign-ups and Information If you are interested in trying out for the 2024-25 CFHS swim team, please complete the sign-up form using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpfX7hixOtsg7RG1Nyby3_zlE-jMyvHpn6mI-vC4HxQafjkg/viewform CFHS 2024-25 Swim Team Sign-up Please complete this form if you are interested in trying out for the Carolina Forest High School 2024-25 swim team.
Spirit Rock
TOMS PTO is excited to announce that the TOMS Spirit Rock is now available for rent! Please see the link below for the rules and procedures. Thank you supporting TOMS PTO!
TOMS PTO
Check out the latest news from TOMS PTO on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TOMSPTO/
TOMS PTO is recruiting for 2024/2025! There are many events where your help is needed. Volunteering at your child's school can have a positive impact on the academic success of our children and show support for our hardworking teachers and staff. Please make sure you are cleared to be an Horry County School District Volunteer. Need to fill out the application? Go ahead and click here to complete the application.
BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Deal!
BJ's Wholesale is opening this October in our neighborhood! Call or mail in the application to get this great membership deal and support TOMS PTO at the same time!
TOMS PTO's first Fundraiser of the year runs Friday, August 23rd - September 3rd!
Grand Strand Attraction Books will be sold to help raise funds to support Student and Staff Activities throughout the year. The books are $25 and hold over $8,720 worth of LOCAL Savings! Students will come home with a book and order form on the first week of school. Please return the envelope to your Child's Advisory teacher by September 3rd.
Have questions? Please contact PTO President Sarah Sayres at TOMSPTO@gmail.com.
TOMS VIRTUAL NEWS / YouTube
The very first video newsletter of the 2024-25 School Year has been posted to our YouTube Channel. Please take time to watch, like and subscribe to see all of our student's work this year!
Volunteer in HCS
Yearbooks
Click below to pre-order your TOMS 2024-2025 Yearbook from Jostens!
The cost is $40.00 until December 31st, 2024. The price will go up to $45.00, and then
the price will be $50.00 after March 1st. You can order by clicking here!
About Ten Oaks Middle School
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Ten_Oaks
Location: 150 Revolutionary War Way, Myrtle Beach SC 29579
Main Phone: 843-488-8896 Fax: 843-236-0014