Tavares Middle

🎉👏 **Congratulations to our 2024 Employees of the Year!** 👏🎉 We are proud to recognize **Deputy Ryan Mally** as our **School-Related Employee of the Year**, **Heather McLeod** as our **Teacher of the Year**, and **Timothy Dowling** as our **Rookie Teacher of the Year**! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for education have made a lasting impact on our students and school community. Thank you for all you do, and here's to another incredible year ahead!

🎉 Yearbooks are on sale for just $35! 📸 Don't miss out – prices go up after Winter Break! Plus, 8th graders can get ads starting at $15! Check it out! https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/Lookupjob?jobNumber=15304825

One week until this club starts! Game On! is a club for students who enjoy playing classic board/card games & learning new games. Start your day with friendly competition & learn new strategies to win! Permission slips must be signed before students can attend any club! Students can get a permission slip during their lunch, or you can email Mrs. Lewis for a digital copy. Game On! permission slips should be turned in to the main office or guidance office.

A huge thank you to Michael Willis from the Lake County Fire Department for coming to speak with our 8th grade AVID students on Friday! 🎉 Michael shared invaluable insights into public safety careers and the opportunities available through dual enrollment programs. Our students were beyond engaged and left feeling inspired about their future possibilities! Thank you for making such a positive impact on our school community! #FutureLeaders #PublicSafety #AVID

September Newsletter

Our AVID Club is excited to announce that we’re hosting a donation drive for Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue! 🐶🐱 We’re collecting essential items to help these amazing cats while they wait for their forever homes. If you’d like to contribute, please bring your donations to school by October 1, 2024. Here’s a list of items we're collecting: Cat Food (unopened-dry and wet) Blankets and towels Toys and treats Cleaning supplies Let’s come together to make a difference for our furry friends! ❤️ For more information, feel free to contact Rachel Sadlemire, AVID. Thank you for your generosity! #TavaresMiddle #AVIDClub #SupportHoffmeyer #AnimalRescue #CommunityLove

🎒 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📅 Did you know that addressing chronic absence is crucial for improving graduation rates and academic achievement? It's true! By ensuring our students are #AtSchoolEveryDay, we're giving them the best chance at success in their adult lives. Join our Attendance Awareness Campaign the week of September 23rd. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students!

"✨ Take a peek inside the classroom! ✨ This Friday, Mrs. Cassidy transformed the classroom into a glow-themed learning space to boost engagement and excitement. Students lit up the room with their incredible math skills, proving that learning can be both fun and bright!

🌟 New FCA Fridays alert! 🌟 Starting Sept 27, kickstart your Fridays with faith and friends! ✨ 📍 Flagpole meetup @ 8AM 🚶‍♀️ Walk together to the cafeteria 💖 Build lasting connections

Game On! is a club for students who enjoy playing classic board/card games & learning new games. Start your day with friendly competition & learn new strategies to win! Permission slips must be signed before students can attend any club! Students can get a permission slip during their lunch, or you can email Mrs. Lewis for a digital copy. Game On! permission slips should be turned into the main office or guidance office.

🎉 Exciting news, parents! In just over a week, we're hosting our Open House and Annual Title I Information Meeting. Here's what you need to know: 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 10th 🕔 5:00 PM - Title I Meeting in the cafeteria 🏫 5:30-7:00 PM - Open House During Open House, you'll follow your child's daily schedule, moving from classroom to classroom. Don't forget to bring your child and/or a copy of their schedule! We can't wait to see you all and share the amazing things happening at our school.

"On Wednesday, we proudly celebrated our Lake County School Resource Officers! This summer, they were honored as the SRD Unit of the Year for the state of Florida. 🎉 Our AVID students collected donations for care packages, our culinary class made special treats for the K-9 officers, NJHS decorated and provided delicious snacks. Our band played as students, cheerleaders, and teachers welcomed LCSO. Thank you for your dedication and service! 👮‍♂️🐾🎶 #LCSONation #SchoolSafety #CommunityStrong"

Today, we celebrated National AVID Day! Their passion, perseverance, and potential inspire us all. We're excited to see the positive impact they will make in the world. 🌟 #NationalAVIDDay #FutureLeaders #AVIDSuccess"

Upcoming FAST information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19gs73kVxz32PJ9xs5dshqxkIVxwl2ZPdJhy5JfV-hP0/edit?usp=sharing

🪩 Less than a week until our first dance of the school year! Here are some things to know! ***This dance is for current Tavares Middle School students. No outside guests are allowed to attend.***

✨📸 Lights, Camera, Smile! 📸✨ Get ready to strike a pose because School Picture Day is coming on September 24th! 🗓️

🚀 Join TMS Patriot Robotics! 🤖 Are you ready to build robots and compete? Come be a part of our exciting robot-building club! When: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 AM Wednesdays from 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Where: TMS room 709 For questions, reach out to Mrs. McLeod (room 709) at mcleodh@lake.k12.fl.us. Don't miss out on the fun—let's create something amazing together! 🔧✨ #TMSRobotics #STEM

🎊 Attention Tavares Middle School Patriots and families! 🐶 Mark your calendars for August 29, 2024! It's time for our school dance GLOW STYLE! 💃🕺 🕰️ Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: TMS Cafeteria 💲 Entry: $10 CASH at the door 🍿 Bonus: Snacks available for purchase ***This dance is for current Tavares Middle School students. No outside guests are allowed to attend.***

Ever wondered how students prepare for real-world challenges? 🤔 Take a peek inside Mrs. Sadlemire's AVID classroom, where students are diving into a unique project: surviving on a deserted island! 🏝️ Through collaborative conversations, these bright minds are not just learning about survival skills, but also developing crucial life skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. 💡

🎉 Big announcement: Our Star Bucks store is coming soon! 🏪 We're thrilled to introduce this new part of our school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. Students can earn "bucks" by showing improvements in academics, behavior, and citizenship. Twice a month, they'll have the chance to spend their well-deserved rewards at our school store during lunch. Here's where you come in: We need your help to stock our store with exciting items for our students! 📚✏️🎨 Want to contribute? Check out our Amazon List: https://a.co/hli8AWh -- All items go directly to the students.