Cougar Connection

I am thrilled to share that we have had a fantastic start to the school year! It has been wonderful to see our students back in the classrooms, engaging with their teachers, and diving into new adventures. TEMS teachers have worked hard to create a positive and welcoming environment, and it is clear that their efforts, combined with your support, are making a significant impact. As we continue to build on this momentum, I encourage you to stay involved and communicate with us about your child’s progress. Together, we can ensure a successful and enriching year for every student. Thank you for your continued partnership and enthusiasm as we embark on this exciting journey.

This newsletter aims to provide important updates about important happenings in September. You can expect my monthly newsletter at the end of each month with news for the upcoming month.

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!

Please click here to see a month-at-a-glance for September. You can also reference the school event's calendar that can be found on the school's website. Follow TEMS on Facebook, Twitter, and Threads.

• South Windsor Public Library Teen Events
• Hartford Public Library Teen Events

We are happy to be welcoming families to the grade 6 open house scheduled on September 4th. The schedule below outlines the planned activities for this evening. Please report to the designated area in the schedule below by 6:10 following the rotation of your child's team. The primary audience for open house is adults so your middle schooler does not need to attend. We do plan to have a few high school students available for childcare in the gymnasium for the sixth grade open house.

We invite families with students in grade 7 and 8 to open house on September 5th. Parents and guardians should report to your child's homeroom by 6:10. You will follow your child's core schedule and visit each classroom on their team. You will also have an opportunity to visit the Encore, Club, and Student Support Showcase set up in the TEMS library. The primary audience for open house is adults, so your middle schooler does not need to attend.

Registration for fall athletics (Cross Country, Soccer, and Field Hockey) closes on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:00 am. All athletes must have registered on Parent Portal have an updated physician statement dated after June 1st of 2024 and turned into the main office by this deadline. Athletes cannot tryout without this form on file in the nurses office. Tryout information can be fount on the TEMS Athletics webpage.

Timothy Edwards Middle School is excited to invite all of our 6th graders to attend our annual back-to-school Ice Cream Social!

The event will take place on Wednesday, September 11th and will take place in the cafeteria from dismissal to 4:00PM. Late buses will be available. If you are picking up your student, we ask you to park in the B-lot (front of the school in the lot farther away from the school) or the D-lot (traditional parent pick-up lot).

Tickets will cost $5 each and will be sold during lunch periods throughout the week. If you would like your child to attend, we ask that you fill out the form at the following link to RSVP for planning purposes.

School picture day is scheduled for September 19th. Order forms with information about online ordering through Grynn & Barrett will be sent home soon.

All students in grades 6-8 have a dedicated school counselor. The role of a school counselor centers on each student's social-emotional development, academic achievement/advisement, and career/future planning. These areas are covered through classroom lessons, individual conferencing, family meetings, and in conjunction with school-based teams. School counselors are committed to meeting the needs of each individual student and family. Please reach out as needed, thanks!

Ms. Ali Jennings
Grade 6 Emerald Team

Grade 7 M-Z

ajennings@swindsor.k12.ct.us

Ms. Amie Kutz
Grade 6 Sage Team

Grade 7 A-L

akutz@swindsor.k12.ct.us

Ms. Patricia Lakomy

Grade 6 Evergreen Team

Grade 8 A-L
plakomy@swindsor.k12.ct.us

Ms. Maggie Levrault

Grade 6 Lime Team

Grade 8 M-Z

mlevrault@swindsor.k12.ct.us

The PTO is excited to share it's annual membership drive. The purpose of the TEMS PTO is to aid the students and staff for educational and recreational needs, to promote open communication between all members, and to encourage school spirit and pride. The PTO uses its resources, both manpower and monetary, to support all efforts of the staff of our school. We encourage you to not only join our organization; but participate in our many events as well!! Everything we do is based on volunteers and we are always looking for many of you to help make a difference in the lives of our children. Every positive imprint we make on our children can go a long way.

Click Here to Complete the PTO Membership Form.

The first meeting is scheduled for September 19th at 6:30 in the TEMS Library. Be sure to stop in to see the PTO in the library during Open House- you can check out the new spirit wear!!

• Arrivals have been off to a smooth start. Please keep up the efforts to follow directions for a safe drop off using D lot for our car riders.
• Lots A and B are closed during the school day. Lot A is closed until 5:00 to allow for late bus arrivals and departures. Parking for afterschool events and parent pickup before 5:00 should be in lots B, C, and D.
• When a student is being dismissed early it is important for families to put this information in PowerSchool. Also, please plan to pick up your child no later than 2:15 to avoid conflicts with regular dismissal procedures.

Megan Aparo, Dante Corticelli, and Shane Shuska along with several other talented students from SWHS, Tolland, and Glastonbury schools, were integral to the production Spirit of Friendship, shot in the Fall of 2023.

Spirit of Friendship is a touching tale of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that transcend time. It follows Billy, a middle school boy grappling with the recent loss of his Mother. Through his friendship with an elderly man named Leonard, Billy discovers the power of connection and the enduring impact of those we hold dear.

We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication to this project and invite everyone to experience this moving story.

Spirit of Friendship is now available on all major platforms, including Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Google Play, Fandango, and various cable networks.

The daily TETV Morning News serve as our primary vehicle for communicating important information to students each day. This is where students can learn about upcoming events, tryouts, clubs and activities, and current events. In addition to playing during homeroom each day you can access the daily news on our school website.