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Students will receive MP2 report cards during school on Tuesday, February 4.

Please join us in the Talley cafeteria or on Zoom.

$1 at dismissal!

Reach out to Dulce Lopez at dulce.lopez@bsd.k12.de.us for more information on how to sign up. This will take place at Talley!

Below: Congratulations to the 30 6th grade Talley art students whose artwork was selected to be on display at the Pacem in Terris Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition at the Wilmington Library on January 26th. Over 500 works of art from schools across the state were exhibited.

Congrats to Margaret Ademski, Paige Barnhart, Adrienne Chapman, Kaylee Dixon, Jaiden Donato, Alaina Ellis, Sophia Hottes, Ahemed Elsetiha-Mahmoud, Briella Grundy, Fatima Habibi, Camille Harmon, Brody Hawkesworth, Bentley Horton, Mia Howard, Mackenzye Jaquith, Remas Jawba, Bibi Latifi, Diego Maldonado Anselmo, Royalty Moore, Jayden Pham, Yaazhini Senthil Subramaniam, Aubrey Schoch, Laila Troutman, Money Ugorji, Olivia Zappariello, Mea Winkfield, Shazneen Rahman, Frederick Kershaw, Dunia Sharifi, and Tali Kulp!

Starting the week of February 2, 2025 (Math will start the week of 2/10), we will begin offering Talley Academic Support for core subjects after school. This opportunity is meant to provide time for students to make up missing assignments, re-take assignments (including tests, quizzes, etc.), and get extra practice/help as assigned by their teachers. Parents/guardians see below for how to register you child as well as what expectations we have during this time for those attending. Students do not need to attend each week but are encouraged to do so as needed.

• Read the behavior expectations here
• Sign up here

Website: www.talleymiddlesports.com

Nurse: Jackie Kimball jacquelyn.kimball@bsd.k12.de.us

Athletic Director: Tania Milionis tania.milionis@bsd.k12.de.us

Athletic Director: David Lutes david.lutes@bsd.k12.de.us

Further information can be found at https://talley.brandywineschools.org/activities. Students can be picked up at 4:30pm or [feeder] students can take an activity bus that leaves Talley at 4:45pm.

Drama Club- Check the Schoology group for more specific and updated information as to which groups meet this week.

Lacrosse Club- Lacrosse Club is meeting Monday after school in room 169. Please wear gym clothes for conditioning.

1. Locks for Lockers [ & Coats!]

Students are to keep coats and jackets in their lockers during the day. No blankets should be brought into the building. They are to bring their own lock and get an assigned locker from their period 1 teacher. If they have gym this semester, we strongly suggest a lock for gym lockers as well.

2. Student Chromebooks

• are not be brought to and used during the lunch period in the cafeteria;
• are not to be carried around in a position to be viewed/accessed during hall changes;
• are to be kept safe in a backpack that is not thrown on the ground/tossed around.

Students are to report lost Chromebooks and/or Chromebook issues to Dr. Abernethy in 154 or Mrs. Selby in the library as soon as possible.

We are seeing an increased number of Chromebook breakages and issues due to issues above. Students will be charged for damaged Chromebooks, per the BSD Technology agreement.

We are hoping to spend the next few weeks showcasing how caring and thoughtful our Talley community is! Talley is joining forces with Convoy of Hope, a charity assisting families who lost their homes and personal belongings in the Los Angeles wildfires. Instead of simple monetary donations, Convoy of Hope helps create “kits” filled with necessities to help during this awful time.

Talley has elected to collect items for two specific convoy kits. We will be gathering items for their Family Hygiene Kits and Children’s Activity Kits. Each kit is very specific to the number and size of items, to capitalize on how quickly they can be distributed once put together.

Please visit this link to learn what items we are hoping to collect. Additionally, there is an amazon wish list available for anyone who would rather place an order versus sending items in with your student(s).

For anyone who prefers to make a monetary donation (towards items in the kits), Mr. Lawson has been encouraged 😉 to allow students to throw a plate of shaving cream at his face for a $1 a throw! The counselors will be collecting monetary donations during lunches, and there will be large bins in the main lobby ready for any donated items.

This initiative will run from Monday, January 27th until the beginning of March.

We already KNOW our Talley community has heart. Now, let’s SHOW it by creating these blessings and making a difference.

Below: Our first Cozy Up and Read event was a success! Thank you to all the students who joined us in cozying up with a good book. Be on the lookout for the February date, to be announced soon.

The Nurse’s Office does not provide cough/cold medication/cough drops or allergy medication. If your student is experiencing cold-like symptoms or has seasonal allergies, please medicate them at home if needed. If you would like additional information regarding cold remedies, please visit: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cold.html If your student is experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, please keep them home until they are feeling better and are fever/vomiting/diarrhea free for 24 hours without the use of medication. For additional guidelines on your student’s health, please visit: https://www.brandywineschools.org/Page/1126

If you were contacted by the school nurse regarding phase 2 postural screenings, the date will be February 27th. A physical therapist from Nemours will be coming to Talley to evaluate your student. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Jackie.

• The next PTO meeting is in February 5, 2025 and the next pretzel sale is February 7, 2025.
• You can help us by signing up for one of our pretzel sale Fridays here: VOLUNTEER FOR PRETZEL SALES
• Follow us on Facebook-- Friends of Talley PTO

Do you want to dress in Talley gear from HEAD to TOE? Good news!!! Our new school apparel store has just launched!

There are tons of items AND most can be customized with a logo/color combination of your choice. The possibilities are endless. We know every individual has their own style, so choose something that makes you happy!

The store is open ALL year, and orders ship directly to your house!

We are starting off 2025 strong! Students were sent home with Lifetouch Yearbook flyers before break, but it is easy to place orders electronically, as well.

The deadline for orders is April 27th, so you have some time to decide on a package!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Stiefel and/or Miss Milionis.

See below for an opportunity in the community.

Mr. Jeffrey Lawson - Grade 6, jeffrey.lawson@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 100 [ext. 1100]

Mr. Dionie Lum - Grade 8, dionie.lum@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 109 [ext. 1109]

Ms. Janeen Harris - Grade 7, janeen.harris@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 156 [ext. 1156]

Dr. Jenn Abernethy - jennifer.abernethy@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 154 [ext. 1154]

Mr. Jim Fedena - james.fedena@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 159 [ext. 2159]

Mrs. Brittany Corrigan - brittany.corrigan@bsd.k12.de.us, Room 016 [ext. 1016]

Email: Jeffrey.Lawson@bsd.k12.de.us
Website: Talley.brandywineschools.org
Location: 1110 Cypress Road, Wilmington, DE, USA
Phone: 3024753976