June 2024 Newsletter

Thank you to all the TMSS friends and family members who supported our middle year’s Mom’s Pantry Products fundraiser. These funds all go toward student sports teams and clubs, and hosting fun events, like our Spring Fling school dance. In addition, we appreciate the support we had with our Mother’s Day fundraiser in conjunction with Tisdale Florists. Such an easy, but cute, project! We have sold a lot of raffle tickets for our Tornado quilt (handmade by a local quilter, Chris Keays) thus far, but we do have a few more left to sell before the June 1 draw. Feel free to buy online at the TMSS website: https://publicforms.nesd.ca/store/home/

Congratulations to our senior curling team (Travis Holmstrom, Adyson Prevost, Jaycee Prevost, and Brecken Whitelaw) who won a Sportsmanship banner at their provincial bonspiel in March. We had a formal presentation by Mr. Dave Sandomirsky, executive director of the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association, at our school assembly. SHSAA, sponsored by SaskMilk, also provided our students with free milk.

Our grade six students participated in the Language Festival at Nibwakawigamig Kinistin Education Centre, and enjoyed a full day learning about the Saulteaux culture and Nakawe language, along with a few other NESD students. Our grade sixes are also planning a tea. Stay tuned for more information.

Despite STF job action, our badminton team finished their season with limited interruption. Track and field athletes have started mini-meet competitions leading to the provincial meet in Saskatoon in June. The Tornado archers competed in provincials in Moose Jaw on May 25th. It’s good to see a lot of sporting opportunities for our youth in this community.

Thank you for your continued support,

Carmen Messer

The Grade 6 GRIT winner for this month is Jordis Andris. Jordis is a diligent student, who puts her full effort into all her subject areas. Jordis is always willing to help with jobs around the classroom and is willing to lend a hand to whoever needs it. When working with a group, Jordis encourages everyone to share their ideas and works to create a product that everyone contributed to and is proud of. Jordis has a growth mindset, always willing to take feedback and improve what she is working on. We appreciate the enthusiasm that Jordis brings to our classroom and the smile she wears each day to school!

Makenna Cressman is the Grade 7 GRIT award winner for the month of June! Makenna has demonstrated so much growth over the year with her ability to ask questions to improve her work and apply the skills that she has learned to a variety of questions. Makenna is also a very resilient student, if there is anything she doesn’t get off the start, she will put in the work to master the skill, which has resulted in so much academic success this year. She also shows integrity and togetherness when doing group activities and partner work, she is a natural born leader and will make sure her group stays on task and understands the assignment. Congratulations, Makenna!

Presley Marsh is this month's recipient of the Grade 8 GRIT Award. Presley is diligent about completing class work on time. She is kind and always willing to help others. Presley sets high standards for her work and asks questions for clarification. Keep working hard Presley!

The May shout-out for Grade 9 GRIT is for Sophia Sherlock. Sophia is determined to exceed expectations every chance she can. Her growth mindset and resilience are obvious when she stays focused using her class time well, but then will also do homework and study at home to put in the extra time to enrich her understanding. Sophia demonstrates integrity with her ability to self-regulate during class and reflect on her learning. Finally, Sophia’s classmates agree that she is a great group member. Everyone wants Sophia on their team. She is going places!

This month's Grade 10 GRIT winner is Mark Omar Razon. Although new to our building, Mark is never without a smile or a laugh to share with others. He gets his work done, contributes to class, and makes others around him feel welcomed. Quiet, but smart and very observant. We look forward to getting to know Mark more and having him join in throughout our school. Great work Mark, can't wait to see your grow over time!

This month’s Grade 11 GRIT award goes to Teniesha Lebel. Teniesha is a conscientious student who diligently attempts all tasks with equal integrity and perseverance. She displays resiliency as she meticulously works through assignments and takes great care when completing a quality assignment. She is accepting of academic challenges, mindful of deadlines and is open to suggestions for improving his academic performance. She is a friendly person that is helpful to others and works cooperatively within group settings. Way to go Teniesha.

This month’s Grade 12 GRIT Award goes to Bethany Hunter! Bethany is an amazing student who is conscientious and dedicated to her learning. She is always kind, considerate and willing to help others. You rarely see her without a smile on her face! She dedicates her extra time to basketball, SRC, tutoring math students and working at the Co-op. She is one of the leaders of the infamous “study buddies” She was recently voted by her peers to be the Valedictorian for Grad 2024! Bethany will be attending the University of Calgary next year to study Biomedical Sciences. You are so deserving of this award Bethany!

On May 10, the 2024 Mixed Curling team was honored with a presentation from Mr. Dave Sandomirsky, Executive Director of Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA), in partnership with SaskMilk.

Skip- Jaycee P.

Third- Brecken W.

Second- Travis H.

Lead - Adyson P.

Coaches Mckaila Scharfenberg and Leanne Holmstrom.

This team was presented with the prestigious SHSAA Blue Banner as the recipients of the 2024 Sportsmanship Award. This award is held in high esteem. We are so proud of this team and their coaches for representing TMSS with pride.

As Mr. Sandomirsky said, "They were humble in victory, and they stayed respectful in defeat", among many other glowing accolades. Way to show true G.R.I.T., team!

TMSS would like to send out a huge shout-out to graduating Tornados football players Robinson Irving, Scott Kapeller, and Levi Graham. They represented Team Saskatchewan at the 2024 Challenge Cup over the May long weekend. They were great representatives of our school and the town of Tisdale. Great work gentlemen, and congratulations on being recognized as all-star players in Saskatchewan.

A huge shout-out to a graduating Tornados football player. Ambrose Abiara represented Team North at the 2024 Football Saskatchewan Senior Bowl this past weekend. The Senior Bowl showcases the best graduating high school football players in the province in a North vs. South all-star game. Ambrose was one of the most productive offensive players for Team North and was a great representative of TMSS and the Tornados. Congratulations!

The Tornados Archery team experienced remarkable success over the weekend at the NASP Provincial and Nationals Tournament held in Moose Jaw. Every student who participated performed exceptionally well, achieving many personal best scores, particularly considering it was their first time competing at such a high level. Both the TMSS Middle and High school teams secured second place in the Provincial competition in the 3D target category. Congratulations on your outstanding achievements, and I eagerly anticipate another rewarding season of Tornados Archery!

It's time to get your 2023-24 YEARBOOK ORDERS in! Don't miss out!

You can click the order form below and return with payment to the TMSS Office, or pay online at https://publicforms.nesd.ca/store/home/

Yearbooks are $45 each.

The Outdoor Ed. Class embarked on an overnight excursion to a Love Landbase located in Love, Saskatchewan. Despite the cool and damp spring conditions, our class took a refreshing dip in the river, prepared imaginative meals at the campsite, and tested their teamwork by setting up two tipis, and a Metis tent.

Students who have a valid SGI Customer # are 15 years of age on or before Oct 2, 2024 are eligible for the next Driver Education class. It will be delivered online Our class is scheduled to run:

July 2-15

Monday - Friday

10am - 12:30pm

The deadline to register online is Friday June 14.

Students can register here: https://tmss.nesd.ca/Registration/TMSSDriverEd/

Our second semester high school classes (grades 10-12) will be winding up at the end of June. To complete courses and receive credit for the class, students need to be sure they have handed in all of their summative assignments and marks must be 50% or higher.

Students that are not done all the work for a course will be provided time the afternoon of June 26th. Students with all their work complete will not be required to attend school that afternoon.

Attending school these three days will be essential to ensure that students have courses complete to obtain the credit. Please book appointments around these times. If some unforeseen circumstance arises that a student is unable to attend, then please contact me at the school (306-873-2352), through an Edsby message, or by email at messer.carmen@nesd.ca, so we can make other arrangements.

Congratulations to our TOP 5 Sellers for the Middle Years Mom's Pantry fundraiser!

Laken L., Jaelynn H., Sophie C., Kiera K., Karisa W. (not pictured)

Congratulations on winning your GREAT prizes!

On May 17, our Grade 6 students were treated to a fun and educational day trip to the Language Festival at Nibwakawigamig Kinistin Education Centre, and enjoyed a full day learning about the Saulteaux culture and Nakawe language, along with a few other NESD students.

Students learned about kinship, drumming, moss bag teachings, men/women teachings, treaties, and dancing in various sessions. What a great day!

Congratulations to our FIVE retiring teachers, who were honored at the NETA Retirement Dinner. Their many years of service and commitment to education and our children is so appreciated!

Mr. Scott Brinklow

Ms. Judy Rudd

Mrs. Christina Janzen

Mrs. Sharolyn Simoneau

Mr. Dean Janzen

Click the link below for an excellent article:

https://www.sasktoday.ca/north/local-news/5-teachers-retiring-at-tisdale-middle-and-secondary-school-8777934

The “SOLE-stice Classic” is series of grass roots meets across the province for young athletes to get involved in running, jumping and throwing competitions. This program is being sponsored by the Aboriginal Track and Field of Saskatchewan plus Saskatchewan Athletics.

The term “SOLE-stice” comes from the idea that the “final provincial meet” will be held near the longest day of the year. The meets are geared for younger athletes who may not get many opportunities to compete against others their age in their region or from across the province. To get involve, go the website www.solesticeclassic.com ; click on “Melfort”. The Melfort Meet is being held on June 12th. Complete the computer online entry process as shown below. The best part is that no entry fees are charged to participate. The “Top 2” athletes from each regional meet can advance to the “SOLE-stice Classic – Provincial Finals” in Saskatoon on Sat. June 22nd .

The emphasis of the meets is to have fun while getting young athletes to be active through competition. Pass this information onto anyone you know who have athletes that could be involved.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Boys and girls between ages 8 to 13.

Age group classifications are determined by the participant’s Year of Birth.

Athletes can possibly qualify in a maximum of four events.