Announcements for Thursday, February 16, 2012

1.     Today’s lunch is Soft Beef Taco with Cheese, Diced Tomato and Taco Sauce, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     The high scorers on the February Pennsylvania Math League Contest are Alex W., Jon X. and Brady M.  Congratulations to them and thanks to all who participated.  Good job!

 

3.     Just a reminder to all 7th grade students that the first 3 Williamsburg trip forms are due to Ms. Wilson this Thursday February 16th.  All forms can be found on her website and just remember that if your forms are late Ms. Wilson will get to choose your bus seat.  Even students that do not plan to go on the trip must turn in the initial permission form with a t-shirt size.

 

4.     Today's Cinderella rehearsal is YAK CAST AND BOYS.  Please meet in the AUDITORIUM.

 

5.     On this day in 1923, in Thebes, Egypt, English archaeologist Howard Carter enters the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen

 

6.     On February 16, 1984, Bill Johnson becomes the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in downhill skiing, a sport long dominated by European athletes. Johnson quickly became a national hero, though his fame was short-lived, and he never again competed in the Olympics.

Announcements for Monday, February 15, 2012

1.     Today’s lunch is Grilled Cheese Sandwich, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     On this day in 1961, the entire 18-member U.S. figure skating team is killed in a plane crash in Belgium. The team was on its way to the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

 

3.     Just a reminder to all 7th grade students that the first 3 Williamsburg trip forms are due to Ms. Wilson this Thursday February 16th.  All forms can be found on her website and just remember that if your forms are late Ms. Wilson will get to choose your bus seat.  Even students that do not plan to go on the trip must turn in the initial permission form with a t-shirt size.

 

4.     Buy a heart for $1, get a chance to win prizes in the morning or afternoon raffle, and give to some good causes.  Hearts are sold outside the auditorium before homeroom and during each lunch period in the cafeteria. The Wall of Hearts Fundraiser supports the American Heart Association and the Echoes Foundation.   If the 8th grades donate $420 or more, Mr. Ferris will shave his beard!

 

Announcements for Monday, February 14, 2012

1.     Today’s lunch is Chicken Lasagna Roll-ups with Spaghetti Sauce, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     Spring Sports Players ...please stop in the Main Office to pick up your forms ....The Season will be starting soon.

 

3.     Dance Club Members.  This is a reminder that Dance Club is cancelled for this week.

 

4.     This is VALENTINE'S DAY - Our school is supporting two good causes this week with a Valentine's Fundraiser. Come out with your dollars before school, and at lunch. Buy some valentines and stickers. If you want to see Mr. Broadhead and Mr. Mattison sing and Mr. Ferris shave his beard - we have some big donations to make to get there. You can do it TE - It's all for fun and good causes.

 

5.     Just a reminder to all 7th grade students that the first 3 Williamsburg trip forms are due to Ms. Wilson this Thursday February 16th.  All forms can be found on her website and just remember that if your forms are late Ms. Wilson will get to choose your bus seat.  Even students that do not plan to go on the trip must turn in the initial permission form with a t-shirt size.

Announcements for Monday, February 13, 2012

1.     Today’s lunch is Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce and Whole Wheat Rolls, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     Spring Sports  Players ...please stop in the Main Office to pick up your forms ....The Season will be staring soon.

 

 

3.     Making decisions on your own is hard, but when others get involved and try to influence you it becomes even harder. People give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked or fit in with a certain group. Some go along to avoid being made fun of. Others are curious to try something new, even against their better judgment. It's tough to be the one who says "no", but you can. Understanding your own feelings about what is right and wrong can guide you. Inner strength and self-confidence will help you stand firm and make good decisions.

A parent or teacher has probably advised you to "choose your friends wisely." Peer pressure is why. Most people want to share experiences and gravitate toward those with common interests, but it's as important to find a group who share your values. 

Do you respect the kids you hang out with? Are they honest and trustworthy? Do they make positive contributions to the group? Does spending time with them help to bring out the best in you? If your group is making good decisions then you probably will too. And the same goes if they are making bad ones.

Sometime you may see a friend who's having trouble resisting peer pressure, all they need is support by someone simply saying, "I'm with you — let's go."

When alone you must rely on your own courage to say no and walk away, to avoid them, or to find other friends to pal around with.

If you find peer pressure difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don't feel guilty if you've made mistakes, everyone does. Talking about it can help you feel better and prepare for another incident. Peer pressure will always be a part of life, but every time you stay true to yourself and your values, it will make doing the same the next time a little bit easier.

4.     Nelson Mandela, leader of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years on February 11, 1990.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEMS Athletics: Week of February 13

2/13

8 GBB at East Norriton

 

2/15

8 GBB vs Eisenhower at TEMS

8 BBB at Eisenhower

 

2/17

WR at SEPA Tournament

 

2/18

BBB vs Valley Forge at CHS, 8th grade at 1:30, 7th grade at 2:45

WR at SEPA Tournament

 

Announcements for Friday, February 10, 2012

1.        Today’s lunch is Southwest Style Pizza, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.        Spring Sports  Players ...please stop in the Main Office to pick up your forms ....The Season will be staring soon.

 

3.        Congratulations to the 8^th grade boys’ basketball team as they defeated East Norriton 54 to 14; the entire team played an outstanding game.  Way to go Bulldogs!

 

4.        Today in 1763, the Seven Years’ War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain, and Spain.

 

5.        Well TE - Monday is the beginning of the    Valentines Fundraiser.     Are you ready to bring your dollars every day to see teachers do interesting things like wear a tutu ? or dress in a golf outfit, or a tuxedo  or whistle, or yodel ? The times to buy the hearts and stickers are :  before school next week by the auditorium and at    each lunch.      There are prizes given away each day for stuffed animals, jewelry and Handel's ice cream coupons. Have fun - and bring your dollars.

 

6.        On this day in 1957, Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the best-selling “Little House” series of children’s novels based on her childhood on the American frontier, dies at age 90 in Mansfield, Missouri

 

 

 

 

Announcements for Thursday, February 09, 2012 - Day 1

1.     Today’s lunch is Chicken Cheese Steak on a Steak Roll, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     Spring Sports  Players ...please stop in the Main Office to pick up your forms ....The Season will be starting soon

 

3.     Today's Cinderella rehearsal is ALL YAK CAST AND BOYS

 

4.     Congratulation to the 8^th grade boys’ basketball team as they defeated Radnor 39 to 34, the entire team played an outstanding game.  We need your support; the 8^th grade boys’ basketball team is playing their final home game.  The game will start at 3:30 PM.  Hope to see you there! Let’s go Bulldogs!

 

5.     Attention all wrestlers, the Conestoga Middle School Tournament Team practices are being held at Valley Forge Middle after school.  There is one-way transportation by bus from TE to Valley Forge; you must get picked up from Valley Forge at 5:00.  If you have any questions please ask Ms. Hickey.

 

 

6.     There will be no writing club this week. We will meet next week to view the first edition and to pick assignments for the second edition.

 

7.     Our Valentine Fundraiser is about to begin on Monday, February 13. Bring your dollars each day next week before school and at lunch to support the American Heart Association and the Ugandan school girls’ fund. You can buy a valentine for every friend you want to give a Valentine to. You can buy a Valentine for your teachers to decorate their doors. You can place them on the Wall of Hearts on the courtyard glass window. Do you want to see Mr. Hardy do 50 Sit-ups? Do you want to see Mr. Turley juggle? Do you want to see Mrs. Houghton and Mrs. Matilla dye their hair blue? Bring your dollars next week and make it happen!!!