In Literacy News:

In Literacy, students are finishing up their Imagination Unit. They will be reading excerpts from Alice and Wonderland and “The Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carrol to help them start thinking creatively. The next step is to begin writing their own stories, so ask your students if they have any awesome story ideas yet!

In Social Studies News:

In Social Studies, we have just finished our debate on the “State of The Great Lakes.” I am very pleased that I had 100% participation in the debates this year. The students will be making their own lesson plans to determine what we will learn at the end of the year. I look forward to seeing what the students are interested in!

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 students’ projects at home!

In Science News:

Students just wrapped up their Human-Environment Interaction unit with a project on all the ways we interact with our planet! We will be moving into rocket construction starting May 6th, with the goal of launching on Friday, May 17.

As we come to the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had in 7th grade. It has been a year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences for our students. Academically, our 7th graders have shown tremendous progress and growth. They dove into challenging concepts in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, and more, demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge.

Through hands-on projects, engaging discussions, and collaborative activities, they have expanded their horizons and are ready for the challenges ahead of them. As educators, we are incredibly proud of each and every student in 7th grade. Their resilience, creativity, and curiosity have been inspiring, and we have no doubt that they will continue to excel in all their future endeavors.

Thank you once again for your trust in our school and for being part of our educational community.

The 7th Grade team

We’re 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!

1. April 29 - May 17: 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.

2. May 4: Bob Turner Classic 5k (8:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

3. May 9: Luau (4:15 p.m .- 5:15 p.m.)

4. May 10: Teacher Work Day: No school for students (Happy long weekend!)

5. May 23:

• 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.

6. May 24:

• Early release for students

• Talent Show and Trashion Show: We’ll get to enjoy amazing student performances and see fantastic student-created attire made from recycled materials.

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!

Spanish - 8th grade classes have been reading a novel in Spanish. They are also learning to put together the vocabulary into phrases. The 7th and 8th graders have been writing to one another as pen pals this year to practice reading and writing in Spanish. On May 17th, they will have a brunch to get to meet and speak with one another. 6th grade classes are learning the basics of the Spanish language with the focus on clothing and food. They will also have a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Band/Choir/Orchestra - The band, choir, and orchestra concerts are coming up on May 14, 15 & 16 respectively. The students have learned a lot this year and the concerts will sound wonderful!

FACS - Classes will be cooking and sewing this month.

Lifetime Sports is enjoying being outside for lawn sports like corn hole, disc golf, outdoor Jenga, and Spikeball when the weather cooperates.

Art classes are studying watercolor painting and painting techniques.

PE classes are doing fitness testing to check their progress toward the goals they set earlier in the semester, playing speedball, disc golf, and yard games.

Industrial Tech classes are finishing up the guided computer aided drafting (CAD) projects. Students are creating individual CAD projects. Some of the students are using the other tools in the Industrial Technology lab to create projects with wood. The 8th grade projects are pretty amazing.

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: Thursday, May 09 (weather permitted)

Time: 4:15-5:15

Cost: $3.00 per student Tickets will be pre-sold during lunch the day of the luau. Entry fee includes some free gifts

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.

Please come claim your lost items!! Our lost and found is overflowing. It would be great to get these lost items back to their rightful owners . Any items left on Friday, 5/24, will be donated.

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 other’s clothing or bodies. As well as, all messages written into yearbooks should be school appropriate.

On Thursday, May 23rd , your students will be showcasing their products made during our Mini-Society unit. The learning focus of Mini-Society is focused around economics principles and trade markets. As a culminating event, the 6th grade will hold a Market Day where students will sell their products and spend their hard-earned Mini-Society “money” on products created by other students. We wanted to give all parents a heads-up that they will be invited for part of this market time. Kids shop first, so parents will be invited to come to the market from 2:00-2:30 pm.

What: Mini-Society Market Day

When: Thursday, May 23rd

Time: 1:30-2:30; parents invited 2:00-2:30 pm

Chromebooks:

Parent please note our Responsible Use Policy (RUP):

Before your Chromebook can go home, families are required to acknowledge our Responsible Use Policy in Infinite Campus. Instructions are available in our HowTo guide.

Locker Clean out: Thursday, May 23

Students will clean out their lockers. We encourage students have a backpack or bag to bring all their belongings home.

*Students will not need to bring any school supplies for the last day of school. We encourage students to leave backpacks at home. If students choose to bring their backpack on the last day of school, these will remain in the main office until students are released.

Library Books:

The last day to check out books is Thursday, May 9. All books and materials need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 17.

Talent Show: Friday, May 24

Families who have students performing in the Talent Show may attend this part of the day. We ask that you arrive at 9:10 am and check in with the main office. After we show we ask that you exit out of the gym as we let students and teachers wrap up their day.

Last Day of School

ONLY Breakfast will be served

NO BACKPACKS - waterbottles & pens only

School is out at 12:15; busses will leave at 12:21

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

The Dragon Leadership Team (DLT) has been organizing and directing all of the school assemblies, castle competitions, working hat days, and creating ideas for Spirit Week. The group also worked on projects to improve our school and community environment. Students took an audit of energy usage, lighting, and recycling within the school. Then they will be developing a plan for how to use our resources more efficiently. One group of students entered an energy contest sponsored by Resource Central. TMS finished in second place (by 10 points) but was able to figure out how to save $309 in energy savings in one week of concentrated efforts. A huge thank you to the staff, especially the custodial staff who made it a success. Students who worked on this project were: David Brindle, Levi Chingren, Sophia DesEnfants, Reign Mathis, Cory Riddle, Brooklyn Schoenauer, Makayla Ward, and Harper Wiesen.

DLT students also informed the staff and students about what can be recycled (paper & bottles mostly) and what cannot (anything that held food) in our single stream recycling at TMS. They did an audit of the recycle bins and created a plan to increase usable recycling. They organized the Earth Day celebration and worked on preparations for the Trashion Show. Students who worked on these projects were: Elena Armendariz, Lilly Everson, Kaitlyn Guzman, Addison Jones, Laila Nichols, and Cassi Vinaske.

Another group of students organized a 3 on 3 basketball tournament to purchase a concrete trash can to be put outside. Unfortunately, the tournament had to be canceled due to lack of teams. Students who worked on this project were: Bella Davis, Tavish Fisher, Trenton Rodriguez, and Kate Trainor.

Congratulations to Kate Trainor who had a poem selected to be included in the Young Writers Competition. There are still two writing contests accepting submissions until mid-May. Students should see their language arts teachers or Mrs. Leonard for more information.

The photography workshop posters are nearing completion and will be on display at the end of the year and at Back to School Night in August.

Here are some of the focus topics in our PRO for May:

6th grade: Becoming a Better Friend; Resolving Conflict with friends; Helping Others Resolve Conflict: Saying “I’m Sorry”; Remembering this year; and Final Reflections

7th grade: Reflecting on conflict; Growth mindset; Real Life Respect; and Final Reflections.

8th grade: Grit and Willpower; Understanding Selflessness; Connection Your Future and This year (planning ahead); and Final Reflections.

As we wrap up the school year, there are many things we are grateful for this school year. Our students have grown holistically in many areas. The counseling department has conducted classroom lessons, small groups, and has worked individually with students.

In PRO classes, since spring break, teachers have helped us instruct lessons on communication, teamwork, and perspective taking. They also helped us with our Spread the Word campaign to help be more inclusive of students with all abilities. The final lessons for PRO classes will include topics like grit, willpower, conflict resolution, motivation, and the growth mindset.

Our 8th grade groups are finishing up right now. The 3 topics we covered are stress & anxiety management; goal setting & motivation; and high school anxiety. We served 27 students in 8th grade with these groups.

Individually, the counselors have supported over 250 students this school year. When meeting with counselors, students have processed problems and built skills. They’ve helped students recognize their strengths and have helped them to develop academic skills, social skills, emotion regulation skills, and supported mental health needs.

Our WEB leaders are headed to the elementary schools on April 30 and May 2 to visit with the 5th grade students and help them prepare for the transition to middle school. The Sources of Strength peer leaders did another sticky note campaign to provide test-taking strategies and words of encouragement to students during CMAS testing. Inclusion Club is focusing on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month for May and will be attending an AAPI cultural festival at the Loveland Library on May 18.

During April students were able to earn raffle tickets as part of our PBIS incentives. Students who were on time to class, had a charged chromebook, and demonstrated perseverance were given raffle tickets. Students could then decide which prizes they wanted to try and win.

We had a mixture of really cool prizes to earn: snacks, drinks, Stanley water bottles, Lego kits, Drawing kits, Sketch Pads, and mini bluetooth speakers. We had LOTS of raffle tickets earned- we were so proud of all students who strived to meet the expectations.

TMS watched and cheered on the unified basketball team playing a game during the Earth Day assembly. Thirteen students played in the game. Modifications are made for the unified athletes. A hula hoop is hung from the basket for athletes who need to shoot at a lower goal, and a clothes basket was used for those who had difficulty raising the ball above their heads. Rather than running up and down the court, trying to steal the ball from the opponents, support players move at the speed of the unified athletes. They encouraged everyone to shoot.

May 6 - JV Track Championships at Severance HS - RESCHEDULED from 5/1

May 7 - Varsity Track Championships #1 at BHS

May 8 - Varsity Track Championships #2 at BHS

$5 cash gate fee at all championship meets

05/01: Give Next Award Presentation- PRO assembly

05/02: Incoming 6th grade family night 5:l5-6:15

05/03: Special Olympics Field Trip (FRHS)

05/04: Bob Turner Classic (8am-11am)

05/06-05/10: Teacher Appreciation Week

05/09: All School Luau 4:15-5:15

05/10: No students; Teacher Work Day

05/14: Band Concert 7 pm

05/15: Choir Concert 7pm

05/16: Orchestra Concert 7pm

05/17: BHS Senior Walk 3:15 pm

05/21-05/22: Algebra Finals (during class)

05/23 6th grade mini society: 1:30-2:30; 8th Grade Evening of Celebration

05/24: Last day of school 1/2 Day

2605 Carlisle Drive

• Dates & Times = May 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th & 14th from 4:15 - 6:00 pm

• Park in the Back/North Parking lot of the school, where you can see the Greenhouse.

• 20 varieties of Tomatoes, 4 varieties of Peppers, Basil, Cucumbers, Zucchini & Pumpkins

• All proceeds go to next year's Greenhouse Class/Curriculum and next year's sale.

• Students grew all the plants from seed, including hard-to-find vegetable plants!

• Plant prices get cheaper as the week goes on, so let's fill your gardens up!

• Bring a box/s or bags to carry plants if possible

Students have been getting their hands dirty and their plants look great!!!

Plant Varieties

Tomato Varieties; Include: Super Sweet 100, Baby Boomers, Cherry, Black Cherry, Yellow Pear, Honeycomb, Delicious, Corolisto Florentino, Black Krim, Beefsteak, Hillbilly, Mr Stripey, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Pink Belgium, Mortgage Lifter, Big Rainbow, & Great Whites!

Peppers Varieties; Jalapeno, Hatches Mild Chillies, Poblano, Bell & Annihime

Cucumbers Varieties; Straight 8, Munchers, Pickling, & Burpless.

Zucchini Varieties; Black Beauty & Spaghetti Squash

Pumpkin Varieties; Dills Giant, Jack O'Lantern, & Giant Whoppers!

Flowering & House Plants; Milkweed, Black-eye Susan, Spider Plants, Mini Banana Trees, Purple Heart, Sliver Inch Plants, Jade’s Plants, Aloe’s, Goldfish Plants, Cali Poppies, Columbine, Begonias, Hoya’s, Coleus and various other plants!

• Let’s Fill-Up those Gardens & Thank You for Your Support & Spreading the Word!

• Please bring spare boxes to carry your plants in, our supply is limited.

• If you have any questions please email Solomon.Miller@TSD.org

This activity guide covers EVERY sport, program, and special event at the Berthoud Recreation Center from now through summer. Spring registration is currently open, and summer registration begins on April 1st.

Have you updated your Annual Family Check-in (AFC)? Are you receiving communication via phone, text and email? Pick your preference while you review your Annual Family Check-in! The AFC is required for ALL current students in Thompson School District. Families are required to have a parent or guardian in the current student’s primary household review and sign permission forms and update (if needed) the student’s household information, emergency contacts, and health information. Annual Family Check-In is located in the Parent Portal Account. For assistance, please contact Portal@TSD.org.

Please click on "More" in your Parent Portal Account for the AFC Link, then select Begin Registration.

Are you interested in your child being ready for kindergarten? The Thompson School District's Integrated Early Childhood Program provides quality preschool experiences for three and four year olds at 15 different sites around the Loveland and Berthoud area. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2024, your child may be eligible to participate in the Thompson School District's Early Childhood Program. We ask all interested families to complete our Preschool Interest Form available on our preschool website. If you have any questions about our program, please call 970-613-5052.

We are still in need of Adult Volunteers to assist throughout the course the day of the race. Contact Kevin Gonzales at 970-613-7414 or kevin.gonzales@tsd.org

We are happy to be able to share an exciting new athletic opportunity. Girls flag football is now being offered during the fall season with our TSD district team. Mountain View High School will be hosting this competitive new program.

Please complete the TSD job survey at Survey Link Here

Mission:

We will provide a safe and inclusive environment ensuring high levels of learning to prepare each student to be engaged citizens and lifelong learners.

Principal: Brandy Grieves
Assistant Principal: Adam Kohn

Dean: Lacey Scadden
Secretary: Merri Hocker

Attendance Secretary: Kelly Sandoval
Registrar: Brandii Wilson

School Nurse: Lori Wenger

School Health Office Aide: TBD

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