We’d love for all parents to stay connected with us by following our social media channels! By joining us online, you’ll get real-time updates on team news, upcoming events, and exciting highlights from practices and games. It’s a great way to stay informed and engaged with our volleyball program, and we look forward to sharing our journey with you!

Parents,

Thank you all for sending our scholars to school today and everyday. We were excited to hear all about their snowmen and snowball excursions. Tomorrow, we will be celebrating all of our scholars who showed at least 10 growth points from the BOY to their MOY MAP assessments. Each of those scholars received a wristband today. ONLY scholars with wristbands will be allowed to attend the celebration from 2:50 (VIPS) until 4:25. ONLY scholars with wristbands may be in free dress. Free dress means no joggers, warm ups, Crocs or district dress code violations.

Also, remember that we will begin our District Benchmark Testing in 6 days. We need our scholars at school every day.

Our testing schedule is as follows:

2/4 ELA 7/8th Grade Only

2/5 ELA 6th Grade Only

2/6 & 7 - Make-Up

2/10 Math/Algebra 7/8

2/11 Math 6 & 8th Science

2/12 Social Studies 8th

2/13 Makeup Testing

Other Important Dates:

2/14 Parent Teacher Conferences

2/17 Student Holiday

2/18 Student Holiday

Parents, please ensure our scholars are at school every day especially on their designated testing days. No backpacks are needed. We will supply everything that the students need during testing. Please encourage them to leave their smart watches at home. All cell phones will be collected upon entering their testing sites. No cell phones and smartwatches is a TEA (Texas Education Agency) rule.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at 281-891-7850.

8th Grade - Mrs. Walker @twalke3@springisd.org

7th Grade - Mr. Turner @mturne6@springisd.org

6th Grade - Dr. Whittie-Wells @ jwhittie@springisd.org

Principal Shelby-King, Ph.D. (rshelbyk@springisd.org)

Educationally yours,

Dr. Shelby-King

January 1 - 31: School Board Appreciation Month

1/28-2/14 Scholastic Bookfair

1/29 TCMS SHS Band Side-by-Side Rehearsal 5 PM-7:30 PM

2/3-2/7 National Counseling Week
2/3-2/7 Benchmark Testing
2/4 Benchmark RLA 7th and 8th - CAMPUS SHUT DOWN
2/5 100th Day of School
2/5 Benchmark RLA 6th - CAMPUS SHUT DOWN
2/6 101st Day of School
2/6 Benchmark Make-Up
2/6 Track Meet Westfield HS 5:30 PM
2/7 Band Rehearsal 4:30 PM Band Hall & Big Gym
2/7 Benchmark Make-Up 811/812
2/10 Benchmark 7th Math & 8th Algebra - CAMPUS SHUT DOWN
2/11 Benchmark 6th Math & 8th Science - CAMPUS SHUT DOWN
2/12 Middle School Transition Night 5:30 pm - 7 pm
2/12 Benchmark 8th Social Studies - CAMPUS SHUT DOWN
2/12 Benchmark Make-Up 811/812
2/13 Track Meet Dekaney HS 5:30 PM
2/14 Parent-Teacher Conference - No students
2/14-2/17 Mid-Winter Break
2/17 No School: Staff and Students
2/19 TELPAS 6-8 Reading & Writing
2/20 TELPAS 6-8 Listening & Speaking
2/21 TELPAS 6-8 Listening & Speaking
2/22 LEARNING FAIR (SPRING)
2/24 TELPAS Make-ups
2/25 TELPAS Make-ups
2/27 TELPAS Make-ups
2/27 TCMS Girl Track Meet Spring HS 5:30 PM
2/28 TELPAS Make-ups
2/27 Chick-fil-A sold during all lunches

From January 15 to April 15, we’re aiming for 3,000 student submissions per region in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Inglewood, Houston, and New Orleans to recognize and inspire teachers!

Rewards:
At the end of the school year, Life-Changing Teacher Awards will go to 2+ teachers per region, including:

• $2,000 DonorsChoose gift certificate
• $500 Visa Gift Card
• A feature on HonoredSchools.org

More nominations = more awards! Nominate a teacher and show your gratitude. Let’s celebrate the educators who make a difference!

Visit HonoredSchools.org to start!

Show off your school spirit with TCMS gear! 🎉 It's easier than ever to shop online—just click the link below, browse our collection, and place your order. Whether you're looking for shirts, hoodies, or other cool merch, we've got you covered!

Don’t wait—order now and represent TCMS in style! 💙✨

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health[1].

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates:1/27-2/14

Set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Happy reading,

Mrs. Thomas TCMS Librarian

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

We are excited to announce that tutorials will resume January 13th! If your scholar plans to attend, please take a moment to fill out this form so we can ensure they get the support they need. Don't forget to complete a form for each scholar who will be joining us for tutorials!

Let's work together to make this year amazing!

Google Form Link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdSUFPr6Kl.../viewform...

Attention 7th and 8th graders: Girls Track kicks off on January 26th! Practices will be held after school until 6:15 PM.

📋 Important: You must have a physical on file to participate.

For more information, see Coach Borens. Let’s get ready to hit the track! 🏅 #GirlsTrack #Teamwork

🌟 Celebrating Our Scholars' Achievements! 🌟

We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of three of our incredible scholars who have excelled in their respective fields:

🏆 Mykel Linyard – State Alternate in Financial Literacy
📊 Anabel Moore – State Alternate in Spreadsheet Applications
💡 Tejaswinee Kamala Kanaan – State Qualifier in Financial Literacy

Your hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence have truly paid off! We are so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see how you continue to shine. Keep setting the bar high and inspiring others to follow in your footsteps! 👏🎉

#ScholarSpotlight #ExcellenceInAction #ProudMoment

Get Your Yearbook!

Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math? Join our school’s STEM Club—a place to explore new ideas, collaborate with like-minded peers, and dive into exciting hands-on projects. Whether you’re into coding, robotics, or science experiments, there’s something here for everyone! Develop valuable skills, tackle engaging challenges, and make friends who share your curiosity for STEM.

Turn your passion into innovation by joining us! We meet every Thursday after school until 5:40 PM. You can pick up an application from your grade-level secretary or from Ms. Jacobsen in room 706.

Special Meetings: We’ll meet on Thursday, the 23rd, and Thursday, the 30th.

We hope to see you there!

Dress Code Policy

ID Badges

• Everyone will be provided an ID badge and must be visibly displayed by wearing the badge on the outside of each scholar’s sweatshirts, shirts, and/or jackets.

• If left at home, lost or damaged, a temporary ID badge may be purchased for $1. A new badge may be purchased for $3 and a lanyard may be purchased for $2. If the District implements the Smart Pass, the replacement cost will be $5 in addition to the $2 lanyard fee.

• Each grade level has a specific colored lanyard. (6th-Navy; 7th-Black; and 8th-Yellow)

School Uniforms

• Our school uniform shirts and sweatshirts are solid grey, solid black and solid gold. No white shirts.

• Our scholars do not wear hoodies, shorts or dresses.

• Our No Hoodie protocols will be in place on the first day of school. Please help us begin your scholars’ day on a positive note. We will always greet your scholars with a warm welcome and would like to end it with ‘have a great day’. You may help to ensure your scholar has a great school entry every morning by making certain he/she is dressed appropriately each day.

• Sweatshirts must be grey, black or gold without any graphics.

• Jackets/coats/sweaters may not have a hood.

• Pants may be khaki, navy, black or denim. Pants may not be torn, have holes or tattered.

• Our PTO sells quality t-shirts for $11 and sweatshirts for $25. First come, first serve.

Shoes:

• Shoes should provide adequate support and safety.

• No Crocs, slides, open toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, houseshoes, slippers, and steel toe boots are not permitted.

• Scholars should only have the shoes they are wearing. No slides or Crocs should be brought to the campus. No sports or activities require slides or Crocs.

Headwear:

• Only religious based headgear is allowed. No headgear of any kind is permitted for girls or boys including bandanas, caps, beanies, hats, doo-rags (durags), crochet scarves or hoods.

Backpacks and Bags:

• Backpacks must be either mesh or clear.

• Backpacks must be free from decorations, enhancements or writings that advertise, glorify or support lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene or profane language or gestures, gangs, illegal activities, tobacco, sex, alcohol, illegal drugs or violence.

• All athletic bags that are required for sports must be stored in the students athletic locker as soon as scholars are released to report to class at 9:00 am.

• After the season is over, athletic bags may no longer be brought to school.

• Large purses/bags are not permitted.

• All athletes must take their backpacks to the gym lockers before going to the classroom.

• Late arrivals must adhere to the athletic backpack policy

Containers/Water Bottles

• No open containers.

• Only “factory sealed” containers (water, Gatorade, juice) are allowed.

• Yeti, Rtic or other containers must be empty for safety reasons.

• All scholars should finish outside food and drinks before entering the building.

Dress Code Protocol

Scholars will be checked upon entry into the school. If a scholar is wearing white or any other color that is not grey, black or gold, he/she will be allowed to call home for someone to bring the school appropriate colored shirt or sweatshirt. The scholar will wait in the EC room until someone arrives with the appropriate clothing. All hoodies and headgear (girls included) will be collected upon entry. It is the scholars responsibility to pick up their collected items as they are leaving for the day from their grade level administrative assistant.

Cell Phone Protocol

• Cell phones are not to be utilized during school hours. All scholars are expected to power off their cell phones prior to entering the building.

• Upon entering the classroom, teachers will remind students to place their cell phones in their backpacks or in an area designated by the teacher.

• Students are not allowed to take their cellphones to the restroom.

• Students are not allowed to charge their cell phones at school as we are No Cell Phone campus.

• If your scholar is caught using a cell phone, a warning will be given and the cell phone will remain with the administrative assistant until the end of the day for the first incident.

• The second cell phone violation will result in the cell phone being taken and turned in to an administrator. Once confiscated, parents have two options: pay the $15 fee or your scholar will serve a full day in EC. Yes, we understand that you own the phone, but please note our policies are clear and are aligned with the Texas Association of School Boards.

• If you need to speak with your scholar for any reason during the school day, please call the school, 281-891-7850. We will provide an office and a phone for your scholar to return your telephone call.

15-15 Rule

• During the first and last 15 minutes of the class period, students are not allowed to leave the classroom.

• This rule protects our instructional time. We only have 51 minutes in class. We will protect 30 of those instructional minutes by not allowing scholars to leave the classroom unless it is an emergency. Please review the District’s 9 B’s Policy to determine an emergency.

Tardy Policy

• Students are expected to report to class on time.

• Scholars who acquire 3 tardies or who are repeatedly tardy in a 9 Week grading cycle may be assigned after or Saturday school detention, EC, suspension and parents may be required to conference with an administrator.

• Students who are constantly tardy may also receive personal escorts to class either before or after class transitions.

Nurse’s Pass

Parents, please encourage your scholar to come to school and remain in class. All teachers have a First-Aid kit in their classrooms (band-aids, alcohol wipes etc). The District has adopted a 9 B’s policy. In order for our scholars to go to the nurse, one of the following 9 things should be evident:

1. Blood

2. Burns

3. Breaks/Big Bump

4. Burning Up/Fever

5. Barf/Bowels (Diarrhea)

6. Breathing

7. Bites

8. Bonafide

Other emergencies include: fainting, known medical emergencies like allergic reactions, asthma, cardiac or diabetic emergencies or seizures.

If the reason for seeing the nurse is not on this list, it is more than likely not an emergency and not a reason to be seen by the nurse. The scholar will be recommended to remain in class. Please inform your scholar that a headache or stomach ache is not a reason to leave class. The nurse is not allowed to administer anything for head or stomach aches; therefore, scholars should remain in class.

Restroom Policy Will Be Enforced

• Restrooms are closed during class exchange.

We only have a 3 minute class exchange. It is impossible for nearly 900 scholars to go to the restroom and still get to class on time.

• Scholars are provided unlimited access to the restrooms during PE and lunch only.

• Scholars must leave their cell phones in the classroom when going to the restroom.

• Scholars are provided four passes a class period each 9 weeks to go to the restroom. That’s a minimum of 36 opportunities to use the restroom in 45 days.

• Our scholars will receive a limited number of passes to go to the restroom each 9 weeks. Please keep in mind that we only have 51 minutes of instruction per class period. Only 30 minutes is protected. Scholars may not leave the class while the teacher is presenting the lesson (Do Now and initial instruction) and cannot leave the classroom the last 15 minutes (Exit Tickets and put their supplies and materials away). Do Nows and Exit Tickets are mini assessments that we used to determine how well the scholars performed on a specific TEK/skill and, if a reteach is needed.

As we prioritize the health and safety of all our students, we want to remind you of the importance of keeping your child at home if they are feeling unwell. To help you navigate when to keep your child at home and when it's safe to return to school, we’ve attached two flyers (in English and Spanish) with specific scenarios and guidelines.

Please review these materials carefully to help us maintain a safe and healthy school environment for everyone. For more information, click here to visit our Health Services website.

Dear Parents,

We are excited to invite you to join our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! The PTO plays a vital role in enhancing our children's educational experience by fostering strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the school community. For just $10, you can become a member and contribute to the many activities and events that benefit our students. Your involvement is invaluable, whether through volunteering your time, sharing your ideas, or helping to organize these events. Joining the PTO is a fantastic way to stay connected with your child's school life, meet other parents, and make a positive impact on the school community. We hope you consider becoming a part of this dynamic and supportive group!

Twin Creeks Middle School is excited to announce that we are in need of enthusiastic volunteers to support our various programs and activities throughout the school year. Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to regular involvement, your contribution will make a significant impact on our students' experiences. To ensure a smooth and organized process, all prospective volunteers must complete a registration or renewal of their volunteer registration. This step is essential for maintaining a safe and effective environment for everyone involved. Please visit this link https://www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/volunteers-in-public-schools for detailed instructions on how to register or renew your status. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to create a vibrant and supportive school community!

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