TMEMS Information & Updates (4/12/24)

12 Apr, 2024
TMEMS Information & Updates (4/12/24)

 

State Testing for 3rd-8th Grade!

Grades 3-8: Your child will test each morning April 22-25 (Monday-Thursday) for approximately an hour. They will be testing in both math and language arts on the NM-MSSA. These tests serve multiple purposes including helping to guide our instruction, representing our levels of academic achievement to the public, aiding in our recharter process, and helping prepare students for future academic success. 

 

Grades 5 and 8 Only: Your child will test each morning April 29-May 1 (Monday-Wednesday) for approximately an hour. They will be testing in Science on the NM-ASR.  

Students will need headphones- please talk to you child and ensure they still have their headphones from the supply list stored in their backpack or classroom. 

DONATIONS NEEDED: We would greatly appreciate any donations of wired headphones for testing. We have a very limited amount and are in great need of more wired headphones. If you can donate, please send them in to the front office as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email Ms. Piper, pcurry@tmesnm.com

Here are a few reminders:

*Schedule appointments and activities, where your child may miss school, in the afternoon during testing weeks. 

*Ensure that your child is well-rested each day and has a good breakfast. 

*Have your child send in his/her instrument on their strings day, as they may still have class.

*Please remind your child that they cannot have any electronic devices (including smart watches, cell phones,  and bluetooth headphones) during testing. 

*Please make sure your student is dropped off on time, not later than 9:00am.

*If your student wants to bring headphones, they cannot be Bluetooth. They must have a cord. 

Middle School Students Only: Make sure your student brings their Chromebook and charger to school on Thursday, April 16, 2024 so that we can make sure it is updated, charged, and in good working order for testing. They will leave their Chromebook at the school through the end of testing. 

2024-2025 Proposed Calendar

If you missed our Equity Council meeting, we would like to share our Proposed Calendar for the 2024-2025 School year. Please note this is a PROPOSED calendar. It must be approved by the NMPED school budget as well as the TMEMS Governing Council. 

Please click on this link for the presentation for the 24-25 Proposed Calendar. We are asking all families to please review this slide show to understand why we made the decisions for the calendar: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nksm8gWrXrGaNcrO7XtvC_fbMcIogEuu/view?usp=sharing 

Here is a better visual of the calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kgMrwEZG0jCAfk1vXPii-tBUyNSS8ZOZ/view?usp=sharing 

Upcoming TMEMS Moving Up Parent Information Meetings (Current and New Students)

TMEMS teachers and administration would like to invite you to attend a new student or moving up  meeting that will go over the following topics:
 

  • What can my student and I expect next year regarding academic expectations, social expectations, and out of the classroom experiences expectations?

  • What can I expect from teachers in this grade level?

  • What will my child be learning next year?

  • What types of field trips can I expect my child to go on?

  • How can I communicate with my student’s teachers? 

 

These meetings are not mandatory but are greatly encouraged to make sure that we are all on the same page and attending will make sure that you have all the information you need to start next year off successfully! 

 

Please click the link below for a list of dates and times for the different meetings we are holding. These meetings are for currently enrolled TMEMS students/families and new to TMEMS students/families. There are many meetings for different levels. Please make sure to attend the one for your student’s grade level.

 

Parent Information Meetings Schedule:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P_9taRf1sIF4m_S4SuBUdB9zZk4GRp2p/view?usp=sharing 

Upcoming Field trips

  • Third/Fourth grade Moving Up trip-parent information meeting: Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 3:30pm in Ms. Sherry’s room 
    • Deadline to turn in permission slips is Monday, April 15th
  • Fifth grade Moving Up trip-parent information meeting: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:30pm in Ms Sherry’s room. 
  • TMMS Field trip to the Kimo Theater to watch Newsies play Friday, April 19th, 2024 
    • Deadline to turn in permission slips is Tuesday, April 16th
  • Sixth grade End of Year trip to Cottonwood Gulch
    • Deadline to turn in permission slips is Monday, April 22nd

Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Graduations 

More information is coming soon!

As we get closer to the end of the year, please keep an eye out for finalized dates and times for kindergarten, 5th, and 8th grade graduations. You will receive more information from your kindergarten, 5th, or 8th grade teachers.

Dion’s Club Read (PK-5th Grade) 

READY, SET, READ!
 

The Montessori Elementary & Middle School is excited to partner with Dion's and the Albuquerque Isotopes for Club Read! Pre-K through 5th grade students can participate in the program by reading 6 books to earn free pizza, books and other fun prizes. Visit Dions.com/ClubRead for more information or to download a scorecard online. Paper scorecards are going home with students today!
 

The school with the most "scorecards" turned in will receive a special prize! 

Quick Links:

TMEMS Infinite Campus Parent Portal

TMEMS Handbook

TMEMS Website

Middle School Dress Code Ordering

2023-2024 School Calendar

TMEMS Facebook Page

Community Assistance Resources