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June News
Welcome back TMS families! We are thrilled to bring you this month's edition of The Howler, written by the Yearbook/Journalism class. We will be informing about the upcoming events for the month of June, such as reminders about important dates, field trips, and a new fun treat! We hope you enjoy reading this final edition of The Howler and that it helps you stay informed about all the exciting events happening at TMS in June. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you next school year. Happy Summer!
Important Dates
There are multiple dates coming up that are important that we share:
June 3rd - 5th Grade Visit to TMS
June 4th - All Stars Field Trip to Rainiers Game
June 5th - Final Band Concert of the Year! 7:00 PM in TMS New Gym
June 7th - Half Day Release at 10:30am. Yearbook Distribution Day!
June 7th - Spring Carnival! More information below.
June 10th - FREE Sports Physicals! More information below.
June 11th - 8th grade field trip to Bullwinkle's AND 8th grade breakfast at TMS sponsored by PTO!
June 12th - 6th and 7th Grade Field Trip to Capital Mall Theater
June 14th - Last Day of School - 10:30am Release!
Summer Conditioning
FREE Sports Physicals!
Is your student planning to play a school sport next year? If so, come to our FREE sports physicals on June 10th at TMS from 4:00 - 8:00pm. This is on a first come, first serve basis. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Kona Ice will also be in attendance for purchase!
Instead of charging for this event, our wonderful Together! program is accepting donations to stock our school resource centers. Your donation will go directly to our schools. You can bring snacks to the event or scan a QR code when you arrive to donate. Snack options would include: granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks, fruit cups, water, juice boxes, Cup of Noodle, beef jerky, chips, etc. The Together! program helps to serve the students and families in the TSD community. Thank you in advance. We hope to see you there!
Health Forms
Please be sure you submit your health forms for your student to the office. Your student is not able to go to field trips if they do not have health forms turned in!
PTO Spring Carnival
As we get ready to finish off the school year, PTO is throwing a Spring Carnival to help celebrate the incredible students at TMS! PTO will be preselling raffle tickets to students during lunches on June 3rd, 6th, and 7th. Raffle tickets will be $1 each. Some of our ASB members will be in the dunk tank along with Ms. Cruickshank for pie-in-the-face! Come join us for this wonderfully fun end of year event!
Where: Tumwater Middle School
When: June 7th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
We need volunteers to help make this happen!
Please see sign up genius below if you'd like to help us make it a special way to end the year!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054AABAF2DAAF49-49347895-tmsspring#/
Firewolf Day
Mark your calendars! On August 22nd, we will be having our annual Firewolf day at TMS. Keep an eye out for an email this summer with specific times. Stop by to get school photos taken, an ASB card, pay for sports, and prebuy your 2024-2025 yearbook. New students and incoming 6th graders can also check out their Chromebook. Current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be keeping their same Chromebooks. We hope to see you there!
Firewolf Watermelon Popsicles!
Ingredients
- 19 oz cubed seedless watermelon (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 5 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, well shaken
- 13 oz kiwi (about 6 medium)
- 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Add watermelon, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar and lemon juice to a blender and blend until well pureed. Skim off foam then carefully pour into 10 popsicles molds filling each about 2/3 full (try not to splash on sides, I found it worked best to let it run down the outside edge then just wipe off that part later with a damp paper towel or q-tip).
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over tops then using a popsicle stick, gently push down to immerse chips (push towards sides so you can see them once they freeze). Wipe sides clean as needed.
Cover with the lid and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze 3 1/2 hours. During last 30 minutes of popsicles freezing, whisk together coconut milk with 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar until sugar has dissolved, chill 30 minutes (you want it to be a nice pour-able consistency after chilling, not too thick. If you find that it is too thick, stir in 1 - 2 Tbsp cold water to thin. I recommend chilling it because you just don't want it warm or it will melt the watermelon layer when pouring in).
Remove popsicles from freezer, remove lid and carefully pour a scant tablespoon coconut milk into an even layer over watermelon layer (again, it works best to pour it down the outside edge then wipe clean). Clean sides as necessary. Return to freezer, uncovered, and chill 45 minutes.