Timberwolf Connection

Dear Tilden Middle School Community,

What an incredible week we've had at Tilden! The energy and excitement on our campus have been truly inspiring, and I'm thrilled to share some highlights with you.

Our No Place for Hate Fun and Wellness Day was an absolute triumph! The enthusiasm was palpable as students and staff engaged in spirited Rock-Paper-Scissors tournaments, collaborated on creating inclusive door decorations, and enjoyed the beautiful fall weather in our outdoor spaces. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Levy and our Student Engagement Committee for orchestrating such a memorable event that strengthened our community bonds.

Looking ahead, we're excited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November. On October 30, our students will embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the rich cultures, languages, and traditions of Native American peoples. This immersive experience will allow our students to forge meaningful connections between their own lives and the vibrant tapestry of Native American heritage.

Next week, from October 21-25, Tilden joins MCPS in observing Mental Health Week. Our dedicated counselors have prepared engaging lunch activities focused on self-care, stress management, and mindfulness. I encourage you to reach out to your child's grade-level counselor for more information on these valuable resources.

As we approach the end of the first marking period on November 1, I want to remind everyone of the importance of finishing strong. Please take a moment to review your child's grades in ParentVue and encourage the completion of any outstanding assignments. Our teachers, administrators, and counselors are here to support your student's success, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

Together, we're creating a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at Tilden Middle School. Thank you for your continued partnership in this important work.

Here's to another fantastic week at Tilden!

Warmly,

Sapna Hopkins

Math 6+: Students are currently workin in Unit 2 - Ratios, Rates, and Percentages. The District Assessment is coming up and students are working hard to review for this.

Math 7+ (6th grade): Students are working on Unit 2: Scale Drawings, Similarity, and Slope

Math 7: We have just begun Unit 2 - Introducing Proportional Relationships. The District Assessment for Math 7 will be at the end of October.

Math 7+: Students are working on Unit 2: Scale Drawings, Similarity, and Slope

Math 8: We are beginning Unit 2 - Dilations, Similarity, and Introducing Slope. We have just taken our District Assessment for this quarter.

Algebra: Students are currently working on Unit 2- Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Systems and will take their District Assessment in mid-October.

Geometry: Students are currently working on Unit 1 - Congruence and Rigid Transformation, and will take their District Assessment in mid-October.

Students at all three grade levels will be completing their CWT (common writing task). 8th graders will be asked if the Boston Massacre was actually a massacre. They will support their thought with evidence from at least three sources. 7th graders will be asked to analyse sources about modifications the Incas made to their land in order to improve their lives in the high elevation of the Andes Mountains. 6th grade will justify if Hammaribi's code was fair or not. They will look at laws that showed both that the code of laws was created to help citizens remain safe but also laws that showed that the laws were unfair to some groups like women and enslaved people more so than other groups like land owning males.

Sign up to volunteer for the 7th grade field trip to Finance Park Feb. 12-14. Mr. Hutchison's classes will attend on Feb. 12, Mr. Polley's classes will attend on Feb. 13, and Mrs. Neumann (Taplar)'s classes will attend on Feb. 14. We need 17 volunteers per day. Volunteers do not need to be parents of students in the class - all adults are invited to attend. Please sign up at http://www.myja.org/caregivers/montgomery

The weather finally cooperated and all games and meets resumed with replay schedules. The boys softball team suffered two losses this week. Westland defeated Tilden with the final score 20-7. In their game against undefeated Pyle they played well but were unable to secure the victory, losing 13-4.Our girls team met the same result losing to Westland 20-1 and Pyle 21-1.

Our cross country team is on a roll and dominating the league. The boys cross country team was able to pick up back to back wins. They defeated Westland and added another win defeating Pyle MS to improve to 4 WINS and ZERO LOSSES! Way to go boys.

In girls cross country, congratulations to a Timberwolf on their first-place finish in the girl’s race against Westland MS and Pyle MS. They have 4 first-place finishes. A total of 22 Tilden athletes improved their times and ran their personal best.

Go Timberwolves!

• October 23: NPH Door Decoration Winners are Announced
• October 23: Boys Softball vs Herbert MS @3:15pm
• October 24: Student Voice Forum 6
• October 24: Boys Softball vs Silver Creek MS @3:15pm
• October 25: Student Voice Forum 7/8
• October 31: Tilden's Fall Party (3pm - 4:30pm)
• October 31: Girls Softball vs NBMS @3:15pm
• November 1: Last Day of MP1
• November 4: Grading & Reporting Day; No School for Students
• November 5: No School for Students - Election
• November 8: No Place for Hate Committee Meeting (During AST)

• Tilden welcomes students to participate in this year's National PTA Reflections Arts Program! Students are invited to reflect on a common theme, "Accepting Imperfection," and use their imagination to create original works of art in any of the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. To sign up and learn more about the program, please grab a flyer from Mrs. Flanagan. The deadline to submit artwork is December 1, 2024.

• Attention 8th Grade Parents/Caregivers! In the links below, you will find everything you need to explore high school options in MCPS.
  

  · MCPS High School Programs

  · MCPS At-A-Glance

  · WJ Cluster Programs

  Please note the deadline to apply is November 1, 2024. Applications will only be accepted through ParentVue using the following directions:

  1. Log into ParentVUE (https://md-mcps.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx)

  2. Click on Online Registration in the top right of the screen.

  3. From the menu select the 2025-2026 High School Common Application. NOTE: If you have a previous Online Registration started you must complete or cancel it in order to start the application.

  4. Click Begin New Registration.

  5. Please be aware that students are only able to complete one application for as many programs as they wish to apply for. Be mindful of this when completing the application, especially if your student is interested in more than one program.

  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Angelo Heflin, 8th grade counselor, or Ms. Jackie McKibben, Resource Counselor.

MCPS families, students, and staff are invited to provide input to the development of the 2025-26 school calendar by completing form below. All decisions about the school calendar would be made after consideration to educational interests, operational needs, mandated school closures by state law, compliance with minimum instructional days and credit hour requirements, contingencies for inclement weather and other emergencies, staff professional days and early release days, alignment with assessment schedules, etc. MCPS provides a school year calendar that allows for effective use of time for teaching and learning, for professional growth opportunities, and planning instructional strategies focused on improving student achievement, while maintaining our lens of equity for all students and commitment to community engagement. Please limit to one response per person. Please see the Policy IDA, School Year Calendar for more information about the School Year Calendar for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).