6th grade
In Literacy News:
In Literacy, students are starting their next Unit: Extraordinary People. They will be reading various short stories and biographies to help them step into the shoes of other perspectives. The next step is to begin writing an โautobiographyโ from the lens of someone extraordinary!
In Social Studies News:
We are going to be starting a Great Lakes Unit. We will finish the unit by having a classroom debate on the state of the lakes. After that we will start a government unit where we will be comparing the different forms of government.
In Math News:
6th grade math students will be working with statistics. There are so many real world applications to data analysis and displays, like sports, businesses, and comparison shopping! Students are finding the mean, median, mode and range of a data set, as well as constructing histograms, box plots, and stem-and-leaf plots.
The Math Focus classes have been working on creating a carnival game for our 6th grade Math Carnival they are throwing later this month. The purpose of this project is to gather data and to use this to create multiple data representations on their culminating project. A huge thanks to all of the parents who have supported their studentsโ projects at home!
In Science News:
Our 6th Grade Geologists are completing their understanding of the inner workings of Earthโs systems. Plate tectonics, Continental drift, Rock dating, and the such were explored, thanks Alfred Wegener. We are now diving into human impacts and natural resources. We will conclude the year with energy transfer and apply that knowledge to Solar Ovens and Rocket Launch. Please help your scientist with materials such as two 2 liter bottles (Rocket Launch), pizza or shoe box (for Solar Ovens), duct tape, aluminum foil, saran wrap and different colors of construction paper. Rocket Launch dates: May 5th and 6th and Solar Oven Testing starts on May 15.
7th grade Encounters
As we come to the close of another school year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect with gratitude and pride on everything weโve accomplished together.
This year has been filled with growth, learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. From the first day of school to the final projects and papers, our classrooms have been a place of curiosity, creativity, and connection. Each student has brought something unique and special, and itโs been a joy to watch them learn, grow, and support one another along the way.
None of this would have been possible without our supportive community. Whether you helped with homework, volunteered your time, attended events, or simply cheered your child on each day, your involvement has made a tremendous difference. It truly takes a village, and we are grateful to be part of one that is so caring and committed to our studentsโ success.
As we head into summer, I encourage you to take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy some family time. Thank you once again for your trust, partnership, and support this year. We are proud of all that weโve accomplished together, and I look forward to what lies ahead of each and everyone of your students.
The 7th Grade Team
8th grade Adventures
Weโre fast approaching the end of the school year, and 8th-graders are preparing for their transition to high school. A lot is happening in the month of May!
April 28 - May 16: i-Ready assessments for reading and math: These end-of-the-year assessments are an opportunity for students to show their progress and identify areas for continued growth. Any student who tests at a mid-year grade level or higher in reading or math will be exempt from taking that diagnostic in high school.
May 3: Bob Turner Classic 5k (8:00 a.m.)
May 9: Luau (4:15 p.m .- 5:15 p.m.)
May 22:
Awards Ceremony (6:00 p.m.): We invite all to join us in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our students. The ceremony will be followed by a special slideshow presentation.
8th-Grade Dance (7:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.): This is an opportunity for students to enjoy celebrating their middle school years with friends, music, and tasty treats. Nice dress is encouraged but not required.
May 23 (All times to be announced; last day of school!):
Early release for students
Talent Show: Weโll get to enjoy a variety of live performances brought to us by amazing Turner students.
We encourage all students to finish the year strong and to take advantage of these opportunities for celebration and reflection. Families, thank you for your continued support. We wish you all a happy summer!
Elective News
6th7th/8th PE/Health- All students will be completing their Fitness Post Tests and evaluating their results with the goals they set at the beginning of the class. Our units to end the year will be softball and yard games.
6th Grade Lifetime Sports- Our units to end the year will be softball and yard games.
Engineering & Design
6th - Students are working on using the Design Process to create unique 3D projects.
7th and 8th - The creator space is in full use as students design everything from mousetrap cars to cutting boards, and from lathing pens to constructing model rockets. It is bringing the end of the semester to a close very quickly.
Band/choir - Our performing artists are practicing the music for our upcoming concerts on May 13 & 14.
Family And Consumer Science
6th: Laundry, Self-Care Strategies
7th: Toxic Relationships, School to Career, Xello
8th: Rice Babies, Human Growth & Development, Sleeping Skills, Resume and Cover Letter
Desktop Publishing- 6th: Classes are working on a digital project which involves creating a cereal box & soda ad campaign for kids, teens, and adults.
Spanish:
6th Grade - Introduction to Spanish language, food and calendar
7th Grade - La Familia
8th Grade - La Casa
The 7th and 8th grade students have been writing to one another as pen pals. They will meet at the Pen Pal Fiesta on May 9.
Art
6th Grade - Students will be creating pinch pots, bisque firing and glazing/glaze firing. Each student will make 3 to 5 ceramic artworks. Students will also be working on drawing skills.
7th Grade- Artists are working on creating ceramic masks, bisque firing, and glazing. Drawing skills will be the focus for the last two weeks of the semester.
8th Grade 3rd period is painting acrylics on small canvases and sculptural objects of their creation. The last two weeks will focus on drawing skills.
8th Grade 5th period is making ceramic Ocarina Clay Whistles. Some students are painting and creating cardboard sculptures. The last two weeks will focus on drawing skills.
The Matisse Murals are on display in the 6th Grade hallway and installed on the walls outside of the art room.
Loveland Art Museum Student Exhibition runs through May 4th: Four of our TMS students have artwork in the exhibition. They are Chase Haslett, Sarah Freeman, Charlotte Bailey, and Marlow Carrig.
TMS Luau
What is it? LUAU- is an outside dance/activity hosted at TMS by our Dragon Leadership Team. Students are encouraged to dance, play games, and hang out.
When: Friday, May 09
Time: 4:15-5:15
Cost: $3.00 per student
Tickets will be pre-sold during lunch the day of the luau.
What to wear? Students are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts and/or Island prints to school and to the Luau. Bathing suits are not permitted to be worn.
Students are not allowed to leave the luau and return.
8th graders: iReady End of Year Testing incentives for HS
As our eighth grade students complete their end-of-year (EOY) iReady assessments, we want to provide an opportunity and incentive for students to try their best.
Eighth grade students who complete either EOY diagnostic with an overall score in the mid-above placement level will be exempt from taking their iReady in diagnostic in high school.
Math: Overall Scale Score
Grade 8: Score Range 541 - 800
Reading: Overall Scale Score
Grade 8: Score Range 642 - 800
Celebrating our 8th graders
Thursday, May 22
Award Ceremony: 6:00 pm- 6:45 pm
8th grade dance: 7:00 pm -8:15 pm
Parents you are invited to look at the decorations for the dance and snap a couple of photos. We ask that you kindly leave quickly, unless you are chaperoning, so 8th graders can enjoy their last middle school dance.
Yearbook signing: Last Day of School
Yearbooks are not distributed to students until the last day of school. Students will have an opportunity to get their classmates and teachers to sign their yearbooks. Around 12:00 all students will go outside (weather permitted) to sign each other's yearbooks.
We expect that students are only signing yearbooks and not on each otherโs clothing or bodies. As well as, all messages written into yearbooks should be school appropriate.
PRO Class
PRO is our connections/advisory class. Each student is in a same grade group and each grade level group belongs to a castle. There are 8 castles: time, wind, energy, rock, water, metal, ice, and fire. PRO class meets twice a week. Sources of Strength, Character Strong, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports are part of the lesson development.
What we will focus on in May? Topics include resolving conflicts, empathy, and selflessness as well as final reflections on this year.
Important dates
05/2: Special Olympics Field Trip (FRHS)
05/3: Bob Turner Classic (8am-11am)
05/5-05/9: Teacher Appreciation Week
05/09: All School Luau 4:15-5:15
05/13: Band Concert 7 pm
05/14: Choir/Orchestra Concert 7pm
05/19: BHS Senior Walk
05/20-05/21: Algebra Finals (during class)
05/22 6th grade mini society: 2:45-3:45; 8th Grade Evening of Celebration
05/23: Last day of school 1/2 Day; Talent Show
TMS PTO
TMS parent teacher organization (PTO) meets at Turner Middle School. Please feel free to join them for the last meeting of this school year on Friday, May 2 at 9:00am. This meeting sets up the opportunity to work together with the school to supplement and enrich our student's educational experience.
See TMS Website for contact information.
SAAC
Our annual Spring fundraiser is this month. Each year Turner Middle School hosts a 5k fun run/walk to help raise money for our athletics, technology, and school climate projects. This year's race will be held on May 3, 2025. You may sign up at active.com search Bob Turner Classic, or by using the QR code. Currently we are seeking community businesses to help sponsor our event. If your business has interest in supporting our event, please contact Brandii Wilson brandii.wilson@tsd.org so we can send you all of the important details about how sponsorship can benefit your organization as well as ours.
Our students will have the chance to leave their mark on the event as well. Information will be given to the students at the end of February about the annual Design the Race Shirt art contest we hold each year. More information will be provided in next month's newsletter.
If you have any other race related questions, please feel free to reach out to our race director Kevin Gonzales kevin.gonzales@tsd.org.
NOCO Emergency Alert
Larimer County Fire Departments have asked us to share this information. This emergency alert will alert those who sign up for it with emergency notifications from Larimer county. Please text NOCOALERT to 888777.
Safety Drills
TMS practices emergency safety drills on a continuous basis throughout the year. The type of drill we practice and discuss with students is rotated. We help students to become familiar with the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which outline 5 situations and the actions that both the students and the adults do during an emergency.
School fees are overdue!
There are several ways you can pay your student fees:
1. You can drop off a check or cash at the school
2. Pay in Parent Portal with a credit card. Parent Portal instructions
3. If you have previous years fees to pay, you must change the school year in the school year drop down menu.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office.
Thank you!
๐๐ก๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ
February 10 โ May 5, 2025
๐๐ก๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐จ?
New to the district? If your student (grades K-12) wants to attend a school outside of their boundary area, you must complete both a Choice Enrollment application and an Online Registration Application for the correct school year.
Missed Round One? No problem! You can still apply during Round Two.
๐๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐?
You do not need to apply again unless you want to request a different school.
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Round Two applications are automatically waitlisted. Families will receive an email if a seat becomes available. The 2025-26 waitlist will expire on August 14, 2025.
Staying at your current school? No action is neededโNo choice enrollment application is required!
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
Dual Language Immersion
International Baccalaureate
Loveland Area Integrated School of the Arts
STEM/STEAM
Leader in Me
and many more!
๐ผ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง๐: https://www.tsd.org/enrollment/choice
Turner Middle School
Mission:
We will provide a safe and inclusive environment and ensure a high level of learning for every student to become engaged citizens and lifelong learners.
Vision:
Cultivate Excellence, Celebrate Diversity, Connect with Community
Principal: Brandy Grieves
Assistant Principal: Adam Kohn
Dean: Lacey Scadden
Secretary: Merri Hocker
Attendance Secretary: Kelly Sandoval
Registrar: Brandii Wilson
School Nurse: Stephanie Roberts
School Health Office Aide: Pam Sargent
Website:https://tms.tsd.org/
Location: 950 Massachusetts Avenue, Berthoud, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-7400
Email: Info.TMS@tsd.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerMSBerthoud
Twitter: @tmsdragons