
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.
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🪩 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.


⚠️Labor Day Weekend Alert! Get ready for a 4-day break from August 30th (Teacher Work Day) to September 2nd (Labor Day).


Parents,
Please remember to stay in the car rider lane if your child is a car rider. Do not park in other private lots to have your child walk to you.


Virtual Meetings
Cheer: https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/99315203784
August 13th at 7:30pm
Football/Volleyball : https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/94949751046
August 14th at 7:30pm
Cross Country: https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/99562927296
August 16th at 8pm


📚 Attention Lake County parents! 🖥️
Want to stay on top of your child's academic progress? The Focus platform is your go-to tool! Here's what you can do:
✅ Check grades in real-time
✅ Complete necessary waivers
✅ Message teachers directly
✅ And so much more!
Ready to get started? Visit https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/ to learn how to register for Focus. It's quick, easy, and will keep you connected to your child's educational journey.

🍎 Exciting news, parents and students! Tomorrow, August 7th, is our Meet the Teacher event from 1:30-4:30pm.
Remember, this is a drop-in event, so feel free to come anytime during those hours. No need to rush for 1:30pm - take your time and avoid the initial parking crunch!
Speaking of parking, please note: DO NOT park at the Big House complex. We want to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.


➡️ Checkout some of our most frequently asked questions!
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You can also find information on our school website: https://tms.lake.k12.fl.us
County website: https://www.lake.k12.fl.us


📚✏️ Rise and shine, scholars! 🌞
Here's your daily school schedule snapshot:
🕘 9:20 AM - 4:00 PM (M, T, Th, F)
🕒 9:20 AM - 3:00 PM (W)
🚗 Car riders, chill in your ride until 8:50 AM
🏫 Campus welcomes you from 8:50 AM


Interested in playing a fall sport at TMS? Plan to attend one of the in-person meetings below. First up is cheerleading on Wednesday, August 7th from 5-6 pm right after Meet the Teacher.


🚨 Important Schedule Update! 🚨
Mark your calendars, students! 📅 Your class schedules will be posted on Focus on August 7th.
Need to request a change? No worries! We've got you covered:
✅ Pick up schedule change request forms at Meet the Teacher
✅ Or grab them during lunches in the first week of school
Let's get this school year off to a great start! 🎉📚


🎒 Attention Lake County families! 🚍
It's almost time to head back to school, and we want to make sure you're prepared for the first day on August 12th. 📅
Need information about bus transportation? We've got you covered! Visit our official website for all the details on routes, schedules, and more:
https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/o/lcs/page/bus-transportation-information
Don't wait until the last minute - check it out now and ensure a smooth start to the school year.


The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Sunday, August 11. It is designed to help Florida families save money on essential items students need for the upcoming year. It includes items such as Up to $1,500 for personal computers, tablets electronic book readers, headphones and related accessories; school supplies selling for $50 or less, such as binders, notebooks, folders, markers and pencils; backpacks, clothing and footwear up to $100; and learning aids and related resources such as flashcards, interactive books and matching games selling for $30 or less.

📚✏️ Save the Date(s)! ✏️📚
Mark your calendars for these two exciting events:
🗓️ Meet the Teacher: Aug 7, 1:30-4:30 PM
🏫 Open House: Sept 10, 5:30-7:00 PM
Don't miss these chances to connect with our amazing educators and kick off the school year right!
