TBMS February 2025

Hello, Twin Bluff parents and guardians.

We haven't had much snow this winter, plenty of cold, yet somehow it is already February. I am amazed how quickly time goes by even during this time of year which sometimes limits our ability to get outside and enjoy the Red Wing area.

We have been really busy at Twin Bluff Middle School and look forward to finishing out the school year in a consistent fashion. You may have guessed it, we want to finish in a Safe, Kind, and Responsible way.

We filter all we do through those three expectations every day. Whether we are talking about parent drop-off, pick-up, the bus loop, or hallway and classroom behavior, we want to ensure all parts of our student days are as Safe as possible.

For our Kindness expectation, I have been providing examples each day during our morning announcements. Something as simple as using “please” and “thank you” in the lunch line goes a long way in making our days go better. I provide continuous reminders throughout the day when I am asked something by students or staff. I want to reinforce the use of appropriate and Kind words, always.

For our Responsible expectation, we practice learning from our mistakes and owning our parts in behavior that may not meet our school-wide expectations. We work together to develop plans we can use when we are faced with similar circumstances in the future. In short, we learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat them.

While this may sound relatively simple, when you throw in the energy level and developmental capacity of our students, it can be challenging at times. It is a challenge we enjoy and embrace. We appreciate everyone's support as we work to learn and grow together.

We will continue to support and work with you in making your student's Twin Bluff experience as positive as it can be. We will continue to support and challenge our students to achieve their highest potential and we look forward to what the future holds for each of them!

Be safe and well.

Mr. Beierman & The TBMS Team

Middle school students attending activities and events must be accompanied by an adult. The same behavior that is expected during the school day is also expected at events. Please remember to be Safe, Kind, and Responsible as you show your Winger Pride!

Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! Pictured below are Gracie Pearson, Peyton Paradis, Teigen Friis, Blakeley Kamps, Gemma Malcom, and Kai Mercado. Not pictured-Daniel King & April Dick. Keep up the great work!

Please use the attendance line at 651-385-4550 when you need to report an absence, a student is coming in late or needs to be picked up early. You can also email tbmsattendance@rwps.org. Please keep in mind that students may be outside with PE, in band, or at recess so the earlier the notification the better for us to make that happen in a timely manner. If you know you will be picking your child up early or would like us to get a message to them, morning is the best time to let us know. Thank you for your cooperation!

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

Monday, Feb. 10: Grade 5 field trip to Sheldon Theatre.

Friday, Feb. 14: PBIS Assembly for students 2:30-3:30

Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents Day; no school for students.

Tuesday, Feb. 18: Winter outdoor activities begin for P.E. Dress accordingly.

Friday, Feb. 28: Last day of the TBMS second trimester.

The Goodhue County Historical Society is partnering with Red Wing High School’s Black Student Union (BSU) to celebrate Black History Month!

Join us on Free Family Fun Day to learn about what BSU means to its members and enjoy poster displays about Black History Month made by the students. There will also be story time, a bookmark craft, free popcorn, and more!

Our PE classes are hoping to get outdoors for Winter Games from February 18-28, weather permitting. Please send your child with a winter jacket, hat, gloves, boots, and any other winter gear they would like to wear to (hopefully) enjoy the snow!

Orders need to be in by April 1st. $25 cash, check or online ordering (link below) is available. Forms can be picked up and turned into to the office. Any questions? Contact our Yearbook Advisor Christine Stewart @ clstewart@rwps.org

Bundling up and playing in the snow is a cherished activity for students, so we are celebrating our annual Winter Walk to School Day once again! Whether it’s walking to school for classes or exploring your neighborhood with family, we hope you will get out and enjoy this wonderful, wintry season!

After all, this is Minnesota, the land of ice fishing, hockey, cross-country skiing, fat biking, and sledding – why wouldn’t we throw a Walk to School Day party in the middle of the winter?

Dig out your hats and gloves and get stepping for Winter Walk to School Day, February 5, 2025.

Maturation for 5th and 6th Grade students will be on March 14th. A letter will go home to students at the beginning of March. If you have questions, reach out to the nurse.

All 7th graders need to have a TDAP booster and a Meningococcal immunization or a Conscientious Objection. Please bring paperwork to the school nurse. The Health Office needs all physician signed Authorization to Administer medication paperwork turned in for prescription medications administered in school.

Reminder to Parents that students cannot carry medications while at school. All medications need to be brought to the nurse and administered in the Health Office.

The Health Office always accepts donations such as period products and deodorant. Thank you.

A sneak peek at some of the awesome middle school art that will be showcased in the Red Wing Arts Student Art Show in the Depot Gallery beginning in mid-March! (Pictured is work by Jaxon H., Natalie M., and Adelaide P.)

STEAM students displaying their Robotic Hands in Mr. Richmond's Class

No parking or drop off during busing times!

We have new signs that are now in place reminding all drivers that the bus loop is ONLY for buses each morning during drop off's (8:15 - 9:15 am) and each afternoon during pick up's (3:15 - 4:15 pm).

New signs at the bus loop entrance reminds drivers that this is a "One Way" and only bus traffic each morning and afternoon as well.

Please help us keep students safe by following the expectations.

Attendance Matters! Please take a look at this info chart that our Assistant Principal created showing the importance of school attendance. Students can have up to 10 parent/guardian excused absences prior to the school asking for a doctor's note for future absences. If a doctor's notes is not provided after 10 absences, the absence will be unexcused.

ParentVue gives you access to your student's school information such as attendance and grades. We will also be using it for report cards this year instead of mailing them. Please call or email the office to get an activation key to get things started. Once you have the activation key you can access it through this link or any of the links on the district or school buildings web pages. You must have an email address to use this system.

Every Sunday during the school year, the district office sends out their newsletter by email. It has news from the whole district and the calendar of events for each building. If you haven't already, please sign up by emailing a request to: newsletter@rwps.org.

Box Tops are now digital! You can help our school raise funds to help students by enrolling in the program. It is free and an easy way to help the school earn money by scanning the groceries you already pay for! https://boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

Click the links below for important information about Twin Bluff Middle School and Red Wing Public Schools. Please pay special attention to the District Handbook and the Twin Bluff Expectations & Procedures. Both documents contain important information and are a great reference for many frequently asked questions!

Twin Bluff School Office-651-385-4530

Attendance Line-651-385-4550

First Student Busing Questions-651-388-8244

District Transportation Route Questions-651-385-4795

Spanish Assistance-651-385-4607 (Carla)

Class hours

8:35 a.m. Building opens & supervision begins

8:45 a.m. First bell
3:40 p.m. Last bell: students dismissed

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: tbmsattendance@rwps.org
Webpage: Twin Bluff Middle School
Location: 2120 Twin Bluff Road, Red Wing, MN 55066, USA
Phone: 651-385-4530
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