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!

TCMS Warriors,

As we step into the second week of November, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for each member of our Twin Creek community. November is a special month, one that invites us to reflect on all we’re thankful for, and there’s so much to celebrate here at Twin Creek.

This week, we honor Veterans Day, a time to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their sacrifices and the freedoms they protect. I encourage everyone to take a moment with your families to acknowledge the veterans in your lives and our community who have contributed so much to our nation.

November also brings us closer to Thanksgiving, a season that reminds us of the importance of gratitude and togetherness. Here at Twin Creek, we are thankful for the dedication of our students, the support of our families, and the commitment of our staff. Together, we’ve built a community that values learning, compassion, and resilience.

As we move through this season, let’s continue to inspire our students to grow and to give back in meaningful ways. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Twin Creek family. Wishing you a November filled with warmth, reflection, and gratitude.

Educationally yours,

Dr. Shelby-King

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.

• 11/11 Veterans Day
• 11/12 Raising Cane Family Night
  
• 11/12 Science Fair
• 11/14 Girls BB V Peet
  
• 11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Holiday
  
• 12/4 BBB V Dueitt 5:30/6:30
  
• 12/5 GBB V Dueitt
  
• 12/5 Science Fair Projects Due
  
• 12/6 BB Tournament
• 12/12 Girls BB V Wells

**Date:** November 12

🕒 **Time:** During 1st - 3rd Periods

If you missed Picture Day or want a new photo taken, mark your calendar for **November 12 during 1st through 3rd periods**! This is your opportunity to get a new school photo or update the one you already have.

Don't miss your chance for a picture-perfect retake! 📸

Get ready to show off your 8th-grade spirit! T-shirts are on sale for **just $12** from **November 1st to November 15th**. Support your grade and grab yours before they're gone!

**How to Buy:**

- **Online**: Pay conveniently through our online portal.

- **In-Person**: Bring cash and see Mrs. Gonzales to purchase directly.

Don't miss out on this chance to represent our amazing 8th-grade class! 🎉

Saturday school has been canceled for the remainder of the fall semester, meaning there will be no Saturday classes held in November or December. This decision allows students and staff to focus on regular weekday classes and other academic commitments. The cancellation provides a chance for everyone to recharge during the weekends and dedicate time to personal, family, or community activities as the semester wraps up.

We’re excited to kick off another Warrior basketball season! Just a reminder: all scholars attending the games must have a parent or guardian present, and they must stay with their scholar for the entire duration of the game.

Let’s show our Warrior pride and support our team with respect and enthusiasm. Go Warriors! 💪🎉 #WarriorBasketball

Spring ISD offers both choice and program opportunities for students. The goal is to ensure families can find the best fit for their student, whether it’s taking part in a specialty program at their neighborhood campus or applying to one of the district’s schools of choice. The opportunities to explore different interests and careers are extensive and distinguish Spring ISD as a district of choice with no limits on what students can achieve. With students at the center of everything we do, we want our families to have options as they look for the right fit for their child. No matter what school your child attends, our mission is always the same: Provide an excellent education that prepares students for lifelong success – in college, career and/or the military. Learn more about our schools of choice below. Please note, families can apply to multiple schools using a single online application

Click below for the application link.

Get ready to shine! Submit your writing to your English teacher by November 22, 2024, for a chance to be featured in the Rising Writers Expo! First-round winners will have their work displayed, and top winners will be announced at the event. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent—let’s see your creativity in action! 📝🌟 See Dr. McDonald or your ELA teachers for more information. Email Dmcdonal@springisd.org

At Twin Creeks Middle School, all Pre-AP students are required to complete a Science Fair project. This exciting event encourages students to think like young scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists. Over the next few weeks, your child will design a project that applies the scientific method to solve a problem. This year's theme focuses on integrating engineering, technology, and problem-solving, elevating projects beyond the traditional experiments of the past.

Instead of making slime, students will explore innovative projects with real-life applications. This process will help them develop essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, offering numerous educational benefits. Completing a science fair project is mandatory, and we encourage students to aim for advancement to the District Science Fair and the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH).

The TCMS Science Fair will take place on December 5th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, with projects due on December 2nd, 2024. For more information please check out the document attached.

Spelling Bee is FINALLY here! Students will be selected from the in-class competition this year on November 19th during your ELA classes. Your teachers will administer a spelling test on November 19, 2024. and the winners will advance to our in-school competition on Friday, December 6, 2024. Scholars, you MUST be at school on the day of the test to be eligible to move on to the campus competition. The words CANNOT be published on the web so please see your ELA teachers or Dr. McDonald for a copy of the words.

We are excited to announce that tutorials will be starting on September 9th! 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...

Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math? Our school’s STEM Club is the perfect place for you to explore new ideas, collaborate with like-minded peers, and dive into hands-on projects. Whether you're interested in coding, robotics, or science experiments, we have something for everyone! Gain valuable skills, work on exciting challenges, and meet friends who share your curiosity for the world of STEM.

Come join us and turn your passion into innovation! We meet every Thursday after school until 5:40 PM. You can pick up an application from your grade level secretary. Ms. Jacobsen in room 706.

Hope to see you there!

It’s never too early to start preparing for the holiday season!

Dear Parents,

As we get ready for our PBIS Holiday Store, we are kindly requesting donations to help make it a success. We would love for students to have the opportunity to purchase gently used clothing items, as well as new items like scarves, perfume, candles, and socks. Your contributions will ensure that every student can participate and find something special. Thank you for your continued support! If you're interested in donating, please contact Mrs. Thomas, our librarian, at 281-897-7857 (extension 107857) or via email at twardswo@springisd.org.

¡Nunca es demasiado pronto para comenzar a prepararse para la temporada navideña!

Estimados Padres,

Mientras nos preparamos para nuestra Tienda de Vacaciones PBIS, estamos buscando donaciones para ayudar a que sea un éxito. Nos encantaría que los estudiantes tuvieran la oportunidad de comprar ropa usada en buen estado, así como artículos nuevos como bufandas, perfumes, velas y calcetines. Sus contribuciones ayudarán a garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar y encontrar algo especial. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! Si está interesado en donar, por favor contacte a la Sra. Thomas, nuestra bibliotecaria, al 281-897-7857 (extensión 107857) o por correo electrónico a twardswo@springisd.org.

All students are expected to badge on and off the bus utilizing their SMART Tag Badge. This also applies to all Special Needs students.**

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!

Practicing safe gun storage protects our kids, prevents accidents, and keeps our guns out of the hands of criminals. Together, we can keep ‘em safe, Texas! Learn more about the Texas Department of Public Safety’s effort to Keep ‘Em Safe at SafeGunStorageTexas.com.

Mantenerlas Seguras Texas - Recurso de almacenamiento seguro de armas de fuego

Practicar el almacenamiento seguro de armas protege a nuestros niños, previene accidentes y mantiene nuestras armas fuera del alcance de los delincuentes. Juntos, podemos mantenerlas seguras, Texas! Aprende más sobre el esfuerzo del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas para mantenerlas seguras en SafeGunStorageTexas.com.