Community Wildcat Weekly
24-25 Students & Parents Vol. 3 Edition 4
Calendar
Monday, August 26th
NWEA Geo/Alg.
2:40pm - 4:30pm - Cheerleading Practice
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
3:00pm - 5:00pm - Football Practice (Field)
3:45pm - 6:30pm Dual Enrollment (Rm 503/Media)
Tuesday, August 27th
NWEA Geo/Alg.
2:40pm - 4:30pm Cheerleading Practice (Media)
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
2:45pm - 5:00pm Football Practice (Field)
2:50pm - 5:15pm - Band Rehearsal (Rm 310)
Wednesday, August 28th
NWEA 7th Grade Science
2:40pm - 4:30pm - Cheerleading Practice
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
2:45pm - 5:00pm Football Practice (Field)
2:50pm - 4:30pm - Drumline/Audition Prep (Rm 310)
5:00pm - 6:15pm TOOLS (Media)
Thursday, August 29th
NWEA 7th Grade Science
7:30am - 8:20am SAC Meeting
2:40pm - 4:30pm - Cheerleading Practice
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Football Practice (Field)
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Drama Club Meeting (Rm 533)
Friday, August 30th
2:45pm - 5:00pm Football Practice (Field)
2:45pm - 5:00pm - Volleyball Practice (Gym)
Fall Assessments
Our beginning of year fall assessments have begun. Please look at the schedule posted below and make sure your student is at school on the scheduled days of testing. It is important that students get a good night sleep the night before testing, along with eating a hearty breakfast.
Announcements
Student Fees
Want to pay fees, check your student’s grades, communicate with teachers, register a new student, etc… All of this and more can be done on Pasco County School’s Parent Portal.
Instructions for creating an account and frequently asked questions can be accessed by clicking link below.
TEWMS Drama Club
Our TEWMS Wildcat Theatre is having their first drama club meeting on August 29th, 2024 from 3pm - 4pm in room 5-533. Students who are interested in being involved in theatre this school year are highly encouraged to attend. This meeting will introduce information about competition, shows, and ways to be involved with Thespians as well as the club. All are welcome to attend.
Spirit Wear - Sale Ends Sunday, August 25th at Midnight!!
Spirit Wear sales are now open through midnight on Sunday, August 25th. Spirit wear items can be worn to sporting events, student pep rallies, and any day during the week to show your school spirit. Get yours before our sale ends.
On Sale on Rycor until Midnight, Sunday, August 25
FFA T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support FFA by purchasing our 2024-2025 TEWMS FFA T-shirt for only $17.00. T-shirts are purchased through Rycor. T-shirt sales will run from August 6th through September 6th.
The flyer below is an example of what the t-shirt looks like and includes a QR Code that will take you to Rycor.
School Pictures
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
All yearbooks are available for $42 on a Pre‐Sale basis ONLY and must be purchased by January 31, 2025.
**THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A 2024‐2025 YEARBOOK AFTER JANUARY 31, 2025.
Order yours now so you don't miss out!!
ROAR OUT - BE THE ROAR!
Did a staff member go above and beyond or help out in a time of need. We have a way for you to recognize them for being Respectful, Open-minded, Achievers, Rising Together. Click on the button below to submit a ROAR Shout-Out for a staff member you feel deserves recognition.
Theme Thursday
Some of our students asked if they could be a part of our Theme Thursday Shirt Day that teachers participate in here at TEWMS. This is not a dress up day but a day to wear a t-shirt that goes with a theme. Below is the Theme Thursday's shirt for August, if your student would like to join in. This is not required, it's just for fun!
Subaru Loves Learning
The staff at TEWMS would like to thank Subaru of Wesley Chapel for their generous donation. Today the Subaru Loves Learning team came to our campus and presented the school with a donation of $15,000, 26 classroom kits, and lunch from Outback. These funds will go directly to our teachers to purchase classrooms supplies and materials. We are so appreciative for this generous donation from Subaru of Wesley Chapel.
Thank you Subaru of Wesley Chapel for a great start to the 24-25 school year!
First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel
Thank you to First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel for the donation of student backpacks filled with school supplies. This generous donation is available for any student in need of a backpack to help get the year off to a great start.
Call or stop by our front office if your student needs a backpack and supplies for school.
School Policies
Outlined below are our policies for Wireless Communication Devices (cell phones, ear buds, headphones, smartwatches, etc.), Dress Code, and Class Attendance. Please make sure you/your child have read our policies and procedures as these are our expectations and consequences that will be enforced.
Class Attendance- Students are expected to arrive on time and stay through dismissal so that they will receive important directions and classroom instruction, avoid disrupting other students, and to maintain a safe environment. It is the parents' responsibility to check myStudent to view their student's tardies and discuss with their student the reason for the tardy. Absences can be reported thru a link on our school’s website.
Dress Code - The Pasco County Schools Dress Code has had some updates since last school year. Please read both attached dress code so you are fully aware of all of the changes and consequences for students who do not follow the expectations. We do not allow any head coverings (ie. hats/caps/hoodies) to cover a student’s head as we need to have a visual of all of our students on campus to ensure safety. We ask that parents speak with their students regarding this expectation. Note that if a student violates dress code, they will be expected to change into appropriate clothes before returning to class. Consecutive dress code infractions will result in a referral with consequence.
Wireless Communication Device- Pasco County Schools has updated the Wireless Communication Device policy for the 24-25 school year. Students may use their device after the dismissal bell at the end of the school day or as expressly authorized by the classroom teacher for a specific instructional activity. Cell phones must remain on silent and completely out of view the entire school day from the moment students walk on to campus. Students who violate the Wireless Communication Device policy will turn their device into the back office until the end of the day. After the 1st offense, a referral will start receiving consequences for all violations herein after. Please see the attached TEWMS Wireless Communication Device Policy for more specific information to include consequences.
All Things Athletics!
All Things Athletics
ALL FHSAA/PASCO ATHLETIC FORMS MUST BE UPLOADED TO: www.athleticclearance.com before your student is allowed to participate in tryouts or off-season conditioning. Please reach out to your school's Athletic Director if you have issues uploading forms.
Parents & Students: Athletic Clearance instructions and FAQs
MIDDLE SCHOOL Athletic Participation Forms:
- 2024-25 Middle School Athletic Fee Breakdown
- Pasco Athletic Participation Form
- Pasco General Information Form for Parents and Students
- PCS - Code of Conduct at Sporting Events (Upload into Athletic Clearance)
- FHSAA Physical Form - EL2 (PAGE 4 and 5 - Upload into Athletic Clearance) Updated 04/2024
- FHSAA Consent Release from EL3 (Upload heat, concussion, and sudden cardiac arrest NFHS certificates on Athletic Clearance only, you do not need to upload the actual EL3 form) EL3 form will be an online acknowledgment (signatures) on Athletic Clearance.
Athletic Donations
We would appreciate your donation to help pay Student Athletic Participation Fees for those families in need.
Please be aware that any donations to the Hardship Account cannot be earmarked for a specific student athlete.
myStudent App - Get Access From the Palm of Your Hand
The myStudent App is available for families and staff from the Google Play and Apple App Stores.
- The myStudent App can be found by searching myStudent Pasco in each respective store.
- Parents logging in can check grades, attendance, complete forms etc.
- The new communication functions for myStudent will also be accessible right from this app.
helpful links
- Student Online Registration: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
- How to pay for school items/fees: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
- To access the calendar for the school year, please visit
https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/home/calendar_24_25.pdf
- Ways to keep up to date with Pasco County Schools: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/news
- TEWMS Website: tewms.pasco.k12.fl.us
- How to become a TEWMS volunteer:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTU4OmVuLVVT
- Navigating Middle School: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/page/navigating-middle-school
- Student Code of Conduct https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/student_services/conduct/csc_eng.pdf
- FortifyFL: https://getfortifyfl.com/
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Website: tewms.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-0200
Facebook: facebook.com/TEWMSPrincipal
Twitter: @TEWMSPrincipal
Pasco County public school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida; serving students in grades six through eight. TEWMS was built in 1991 and is a Magnet School for Gifted Studies.