TCMS Recognized for Positive Behavior!
Tates Creek Middle is excited to share that the Kentucky Department of Education has recognized us for outstanding efforts in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The goal of PBIS is to create structures to teach students what positive behavior looks like and to recognize when they excel in meeting expectations. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of all of our staff who teach and reinforce positive behavior at all levels!
TCMS Students Visit Asbury University!
On Monday, TCMS Chinese students visited Asbury University to visit exibits celebrating the Asian culture and experience hands-on activities that appreciate different cultures. Our students represented us well and had an excellent time living the college mess hall life!
ANCHOR DAY!
THANK YOU to all the parents who volunteered in our House Store!
Next Anchor Day: November 15! Students will need at least 89% employability points in eOS to be eligible to attend!
Creating a Culture of Gratitude Every Thursday
Purpose:
Thankful Thursday is an initiative designed to foster a positive school environment by encouraging students and staff to express gratitude to one another. This small gesture promotes kindness, strengthens relationships, and builds a supportive community at Tates Creek Middle School.
Process Overview:
Each Thursday, students and staff will have the opportunity to thank someone—whether it's a classmate, teacher or staff member. This can be done through written notes, verbal acknowledgments, or school announcements. The goal is to celebrate and uplift one another every week.
Students can choose from the following methods to express their gratitude:
Thank You Cards/Notes:
We have placed a "Thankful Thursday" box by the main office where students and staff can drop thank-you notes for someone they appreciate.Procedure: Blank thank-you cards are available next to the box for students and staff to fill out. Students and staff should turn their "thank you note" into the box.
Distribution: On Thursday mornings, admin will draw 2-3 notes out of the box to read over the announcements. A designated team will distribute the remaining thank-you notes to the intended recipients.
Verbal Thank-You:
Students and staff are encouraged to take time during transitions or class to thank someone face-to-face for something specific they’ve done that week.
Join us at the district’s Multilingual Family Connection Center for a day of self-care.
When: Thursday, Nov. 7
Where: 701 E. Main St. (former district office building)
This free workshop will feature:
- Health resources and assistance from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including blood pressure checks
- A 10 a.m. session with HealthFirst Bluegrass about local clinics and services
- A 1 p.m. session on mental health led by staff from Fayette County Public Schools
What: Family University “Special Programs Parent Panels”
When: November 21 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Family Connection Center-North (1625 Russell Cave Road).
This will be an opportunity for families across the district to come and hear from families who currently have students enrolled in our various district programs, and receive advice and guidance that will help them decide which schools to learn more about at Innovative Programs Showcase in the spring.
On November 1st, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world celebrated Diwali with parties, dinners, food and prayers. Diwali is a five day festival of lights representing the start of the Hindu New Year. Diwali celebrates the victory of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
In honor and recognition of our families who celebrate Diwali, this week we share middle grades books featuring Indian protagonists!
- Sona Sharma, Very Best Sister? by Chitra Soundar, Mayuri Bhandari, et al.
- Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond: The Serpent's Secret by Sayantani DasGupta
- Ahimsa by Supriya Kelkhar
- Tiger Boy by Mitali Perkins
- American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkhar
- The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook
- Why is My Hair Curly? by Lakshmi Iyer
- Midsummer's Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca
- Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca
- Lights, Camera, Action and Other Stories by Anita Satyajit
Tickets are on sale for High School Musical Jr! Buy them now before they are gone!
High School Musical Jr. Tickets
If you would volunteer to usher and/or work the box office for our shows, please let Mr. Fryman know!
It's that time of year again! Commodore Crew will be raising money for our Summer Camp programming!
Lynch Creek Farm FRESH Wreaths & Decor 21st CCLC Commodore Crew Store is now open.
Campaign ID # is 1301117
All items are handmade and can be shipped directly to you or to your loved one, on the date you wish it to arrive. Wreaths, Gift Boxes, Centerpieces, and much more. Celebrating the beautiful Fall season, gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas or bringing in the New Year.
(I buy these as holiday gifts for extended family members! I have them delivered Thanksgiving weekend, and they last through the new year!)
At every Anchor and Reward Day, students are able to spend the eBucks they have earned through House points on merchandise at our TCMS House Store! They're earning and spending like crazy, so please see our Amazon Wish List if you would like to support our store!