Announcements for Tuesday, November 30, 2010

1.    Cards for Recovering Soldiers are due by Thursday, Dec. 2, thank you.

 

2.    Yesterday's question of Geography had 88 responses submitted. 55 of them were correctly listing the 7 continents in alphabetical order and spelled correctly. The winners are Hannah Leon, Homeroom 208 and Kyle Nicholson. They can pick up their prizes today

 

3.    Today's question:  Name all the states and the great lake that borders Pennsylvania. When you know the answers, write them on a small paper with your name and homeroom number and place it in the bag near room 206

 

4.    Attention all Model UN club members:  Today after school is our next meeting till 3:45. Come ready to research our assigned countries

Announcements for Monday, November 29, 2010

1.    8^th grade students will have a presentation about CAT-Pickering during 1^st period in the auditorium.  8^th grade students should report to their 1^st period class. 1^st period teachers of 8^th grade students should escort the students to the auditorium and remain with them for the CAT-Pickering presentation.

 

2.    Any 7th grade boy interested in trying out for basketball needs to attend a meeting during activity today in room 221 with Ms. Wilson.

 

3.    There will be a short meeting for 8^th grade boys’ basketball.  The meeting will be in the boys’ lock room during activity today.

 

4.    Attention all 7th and 8th grade boys going out for wrestling.  Practice begins today after school.  Please meet in the wrestling room at 2:40.

 

5.    All winter athletes that need to take an ImPACT test can do so today in the alien lab at 2:40.

 

6.    Cards for Recovering Soldiers are due by Thursday, Dec. 2, thank you.

 

7.    Last Tuesday's question for Geography Trivia, name the highest and lowest points in North America - Mt. McKinley and Death Valley, was correctly answered by 36 students. The following students were the prize winners and can claim their prizes today: Jack Roeder - room 206 and Charlotte Tellefsen - room 206.

 

8.    Today's question:  Name all 7 continents in alphabetical order and spelled correctly. Write your answer on a small piece of paper with your name and homeroom number; place it in the bag near room 206.

 

9.    Attention all 7th and 8th grade students interested in trying out for the school musical.  There is an important meeting during 5th period today in the large group room.  Please bring your lunch to the meeting

 

Announcements for Tuesday, November 23, 2010

1.    Lunch: Baked Ziti and Sausage, assorted fruits and vegetables and low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.    Any 7th grade boy interested in trying out for basketball needs to attend a meeting at activity on Monday November 29th (the Monday after Thanksgiving) in room 221 with Ms. Wilson.

 

3.    Yesterday's Geography question was correctly answered by 14 people. Two prize winners were chosen and may claim their prizes today, for naming 4 of the most populated urban areas in the world: Christina L Homeroom 204 and Eddie R, Homeroom 206.  Today's question is:  Name the highest elevation peak and the lowest elevation point  in North America. If you know the answer today, write it on a small paper with your name and Homeroom number, and place it in the bag near room 206.

 

4.    Any winter athlete that is in need of an ImPACT test, please come to the alien lab after school on Monday. 

 

5.    Attention all 7th and 8th grade students going out for wrestling this season.  Practice begins Monday, November 29.  Please meet in the adaptive gym after school, ready for practice.

 

6.    Two Months into this years’ Song of the Week competition and there are some new faces amongst the leaders.

 

In 5^th Grade, Room 113 and Mr. Prothero hold a slim one point advantage over Room 109 and Mr. Mattison.  Trailing by just two points are upstarts Mrs. Rickel and Mrs. Holmes.  Looks like 5^th grade is anybody’s to win this year.

 

In 6^th Grade, perennial powerhouse Room 205 and Mr. Broadhead have an early 3 point lead over Room 123 and Mr. Krimsky.

 

In 7^th Grade, Room and 114 and Ms. Corson hold a two point advantage over Mr. Boukalik and Mr. Marchiando.

 

In 8^th Grade, Room 226 and Mr. Ferris lead Mrs. Ferenchick and Room 220 by three points.

 

The overall school leaders, Room 231 and Mr. McCarthy, have shown consistency early on.  Can they continue for the entire year or will they fold like the Mets come the end of the season?  Stay tuned.

 

Remember – every correct Artist you submit is worth 1 point, every correct Title is worth 1 point, and winners of the week are drawn at random from all entries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements for Monday, November 22, 2010

1.    Lunch: Chicken nuggets and dipping sauce, assorted fruits and vegetables and low fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.    There will be a meeting for all 6th grade students interested in participating in mathcounts.  Mathcounts is a math competition team that will compete against other schools in the county.  All 6th grade advanced math students should consider joining the team.  The meeting will take place during activity period on Monday, November 22 in room 121.  Please let Mrs. Patek know if you are unable to attend.

 

3.    TEMS will be participating in the Philly Cares 15^th annual winter coat drive.  Please bring in your new or “gently used” winter coats to be donated to needy families in the Philadelphia area.  You can drop them off in room 121. We will be collecting items from November 29^th to December 23rd.

 

4.    Attention 7th grade volleyball players:   Uniforms are passed due!!!!  Please return them to Mr. Frescoln.

 

5.    The Geography Quiz question last Friday was answered correctly by 43 people. The prize winners are Olivia R, Homeroom 206, and Lars B., Homeroom 210. They can claim their prizes in room 206 today. Today's question: Name 4 of the 10 most populated urban areas in the world. When you know your answer, place it on a small paper and include your name and homeroom number. Place it in the bag near room 206.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements for Friday, November 19, 2010

1.    Attention all 7^th & 8^th graders participating in a winter sport:  all sports forms are due by November 22nd

 

2.    There will be a meeting for all 6th grade students interested in participating in mathcounts.  Mathcounts is a math competition team that will compete against other schools in the county.  All 6th grade advanced math students should consider joining the team.  The meeting will take place during activity period on Monday, November 22 in room 121.  Please let Mrs. Patek know if you are unable to attend.

 

3.    Faculty and staff are reminded about the cards for recovering soldiers. Class meeting and homeroom are great opportunities

 

4.    Attention all 6th Graders going on the Flyers trip…there is a mandatory meeting today, during Activity, in Mr. Allison's room, room 105. Please plan on attending. The meeting will take 5 minutes.

 

5.    November is Geographic Awareness Month. At TE, you will hear a geography trivia question for the next five days, starting today. If you know the answer, write it on a small paper with your name and homeroom number. Place it in the envelope outside room 206 any time today. Prize winners will be announced the next school morning.

 

Today's question:

What are the names of the 2 Korean capitals?

 

 

Announcements for Tuesday, November 16, 2010

1.    Attention all 7^th & 8^th graders participating in a winter sport:  all sports forms are due by November 22nd

 

2.    Sixth Grade Handbells will rehearse immediately after school today.

 

3.    The Weight Football Team celebration will be Today, Nov. 16, from 2:30-3:30 in Large Group Room 12. Players should contribute $3.00 to Mr. Marchiondo to participate.

 

 

 

Announcements for Monday, November 15, 2010

1.      Attention all 7^th & 8^th graders participating in a winter sport:  all sports forms are due by November 22nd

 

2.      8th grade Volleyball team is reminded of their gifts, please see Mr. Frescoln ASAP.

 

3.      The Weight Football Team celebration will be on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 2:30-3:30 in Large Group Room 12. Players should contribute $3.00 to Mr. Marchiondo to participate.

 

4.      Attention all unlimited football players - the team party will be Tuesday after school at Valley Forge.  Please bring $5 to the main office for the cost of the food on Monday.  You will take the shuttle bus to and from VF.