Happy New Year!

As the second semester of this epic year begins, we are continuing to work together in our efforts to stay open for in-school learning, offer a quality at-home education, and, most importantly, stay healthy. Our TMS students have risen to meet the challenges of schooling during this pandemic, and they continue to STRIVE towards excellence.

Semester one report cards are now posted on ParentVue and will be mailed home as well. Please reach out to your student’s counselor, or teachers, if you have concerns or questions about their progress. We do have a significant number of students that are still not completing their Friday remote assignments. Please support your student in meeting the expectation of continuing to complete their schoolwork on Fridays. The remote learning assignments can greatly impact your student’s grades.

We have recently been cleared to offer intramural athletic extra-curricular activities. Wrestling will start on January 11th, but it will have very limited sparring options. Seventh and eighth grade Volleyball is also starting on the 11th but will not be competing with other schools at this time. Having students involved in activities is one of the most important choices they can make to build connections and enjoy being a part of a team.

For the first time, TMS is offering a virtual Chess Club, which will not have a fee this year, and the TMS Culture Club is kicking off with a fry bread activity next week. If your student is interested in any of these activities, please pick up more information at the front office, or call 352-7500.

Many of our students were recognized last semester for their efforts academically with Honor Roll certificates and treats. We also had hundreds of STRIVE cards submitted for students showing service, tolerance, responsibility, integrity, vision, or effort. In addition, many students participated in completing math work in their free time. Students completing ALEKS and Moby Math lessons were entered into a drawing for prizes and earned math certificates. These are just a few examples of how your students continue to exceed our expectations. Thank you for your support and know that we enjoy seeing your kids every day in school!

Mrs. Hinds, TMS Principal

After School Study Hall

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students will have the opportunity to stay after school to complete homework and/or get additional computer time.   Permission slips are in the office.  

The class runs from 2:25 PM – 3:30 PM in the library.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 With the COVID-19 outbreak [and subsequent break from school], Teeland would like to help students find new ways to learn while away from the classroom. The MSBSD has an exciting new online library available through Sora, a student reading app that provides free 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks. What better way to engage your student’s mind than through reading?

How does it work? Sora provides students access to hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks for virtually any device and has features that will be easy for any student to use. Students can simply log in using their Clever or Network ID (ab12345).

Get started today by downloading the free Sora app for Android or iOS at https://soraapp.com or go to Student Quick Links. For easy access, look for “Find our School” and select Matanuska Susitna School District. Here is a video with the steps to install Sora.

If you have trouble contact your school librarian or Robin Turk, the District Library Coordinator.

Sincerely,

Jo Ann Hinds, Principal

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) released the 2018-2019 Report Cards to the Public for each school district and school in Alaska. This user-friendly website aims to provide families with clear, common information about all public schools and districts in our State. These report cards to the public contain data and information about academics, school environment, teacher quality, and more.

Report Card to the Public Document

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