8th grade science students investigated the physical properties of the non-Newtonian fluid Oobleck last week! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Harrell's 8th grade history classes completed their study of the Constitution with debates over Supreme Court cases regarding student rights in school. Clayton Blankers looks the part of an attorney as he prepares for his debate! #tongienation #usd464 #mayitpleasethecourt
We had a fantastic time during Chieftain Friends and Fun!! Some THS students planned an awesome morning of games and activities for our Center Based Resource students. Both TMS and THS students were able to participate in the different games and prove that #inclusionisntscary #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Breedlove's students have been learning about ancient Egyptians. They welcomed Ms. Taylor to their classroom for an interesting hands-on activity to learn about the mummification process using a chicken drumstick, a LOT of salt and baking soda, Ziploc bags, and a plastic bin for storage. They'll be recording observations in their Mummy Journal during the remainder of the unit. #tongienation #usd464
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Drumroll š„....Jazz Hands šš¼....and a Round of Applause šš¼...for the the TMS Warrior Jazz Band. Job well done!! #tongienation #usd464
We will be cheering on the THS Chieftains all week as they prep for their big game on Friday. We plan on having a fun week and hope to see you at the game on Friday! #tongienation #usd464
Thanksgiving Break is from November 20-24, 2023. Classes resume Monday, November 27, 2023.
Vacaciones de acciĆ³n de gracias del 20 al 24 de noviembre de 2023. Las clases se reanudan el lunes 27 de noviembre.
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TMS STUCO is doing a holiday fundraiser. It is an easy way to support TMS and buy some local KC area holiday gifts!! All gifts will be delivered before winter break, just in time for the holidays!! Order forms and envelopes have been sent home. The options include: KC Breakfast Box--Pancake Mix, Syrup, KC Hot Cocoa, and KC Sticker Decal KC Santa Box---Sugar Cookie Mix, KC Vanilla, and KC Hot Cocoa Tongie "T" Wooden Ornament Tongie "T" Pancake Mix Thank you for supporting TMS!!!
Students in Mrs. Breedlove's 6th grade social studies class wrote their names in clay tablets using an ancient form of writing called cuneiform. Thank you to Ms. Taylor for teaching them all about cuneiform; they had so much fun! #tongienation #usd464
Fishing Club spent the morning casting different type of rods and reels. #tongienation #usd464
The TMS Science Olympiad team competed at the Pioneer Trail Invitational on Saturday. JJ Watson and Jackson Barker placed 4th in Write It Do It. Austin Sorensen and Thomas Miller placed fifth in Optics. Way to go Warriors!
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Students in Mrs. Harrell's 8th grade history class learn about the three branches of government by acting out characters that represent each one - Mr. Executive, Captain Law and Judge Constitution! #tongienation #usd464 #learninginaction
El viernes 10 de noviembre es un dĆa de desarrollo profesional del personal. No hay escuela para estudiantes. #tongienation #usd464
TMS Halloween Dance! š»šš #tongienation #usd464
Tongie Nation needs you! Opportunities are available in all schools. Apply today! #tongienation#usd464 #nowhiring
š¦·š¦·š¦· Healthy Futures, a free school-based dental program provided by Heartland Community Health Center, will be visiting our schools in the coming weeks:
THS: Thursday, November 2nd
TES & TMS: Tuesday, November 7th
This program is available to ALL students. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the form found at the links below. If you prefer a paper version, copies are available in the health offices at all schools. Students already signed up from last year will not need to fill out a new form unless their personal information has changed; they will be automatically re-enrolled for this year.
English: https://app.formdr.com/.../b0eJ6CwAFz01N33LKxYJX6ZPa0JSgghO
EspaƱol: https://app.formdr.com/.../v-I_SD5bKN-MCAvSsXj8yBefF-qoYT20
Please contact your child's school health office or Healthy Futures with any questions.
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Monday, October 23rd will be the last day for the TMS In-Person Book Fair.
Online shopping is available for the next week.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tonganoxiemiddleschool
Lucky Winners of the 8th Grade STAR Drawing! Congratulations!!
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The TMS 8th Grade Choir attended the Frontier League Choir Festival at
Baldwin on 10/17. They received a clinic by Lawrence Children's Choir director Dr. Gabe Lewis O'Connor and performed with the choirs from Baldwin, Clark, & Eudora middle schools. It was a great day of learning and representing TMS! #tongienation #usd464
