Transcript Welcome Future Titans!

Welcome Future Titans!
2014 ~ 2015
Graduating Class of 2021
Campus Leaders
Mrs. Barker, Principal
Mrs. McCormick,
Assistant Principal
Mr. Parkman,
Assistant
Principal
Middle School...
o Certainly this is a time of mixed
emotions.
o Expectations change dramatically.
o There are more teachers…7 or 8 instead of 1
or 2.
o Homework may require more time.
o Prioritizing multiple tasks.
30 Years of Research…
Home involvement in schooling has a
POSITIVE impact on youngster’s attitudes,
aspirations, and achievement.
One of the most effective ways to
increase student achievement…
is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.
Proud to be a Titan!
Clubs and Teams that make Tidwell
the BEST school in the universe!
Athletics
Titan New Crew
Band
Link Leaders
Spanish
Orchestra
Cheerleader
Choir
Top Titan
NJHS
Art Club
Tennis
Destination
Imagination
UIL Teams
Consumer Science II
Student Council
Yearbook
Theatre
Production
One Act Play
Varsity Band
Tidwell Band
performing at football
game.
Include classes that at full
capacity:
Monday, May 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm is next available date
for instrument selection.
Brahams Orchestra
Students who study music
outperform non-music
students on achievement tests
in reading and math. Because
of their study in music, their
skills are better in reading,
anticipating, memory,
listening, forecasting, recall
and concentration.
B. Friedman, “An Evaluation of the Achievement in Reading
and Arithmetic of Pupils in School Instrumental Music
Classes.”
Tidwell
Choir
Showcasing some
phenomenal
voices!
Duesterheft’s
class ROCKS!
6th grade ELA proud
of their hard work!
Tidwell Titan Mascot
We’ve got spirit; yes,
we do!
We’ve got spirit; how
about you!?
Consumer
Science II
Mrs. Wright is
always willing to go
above and beyond
to have her
students cater to
different events!
Mrs. Jenning’s class
Kids were doing a
Socratic Seminar
to discuss their
opinions about
the use of
persuasive
techniques in the
media and its
influence on
consumers.
Destination
Imagination
DI requires team building,
problem solving, and hard
work.
And, it pays to be dedicated!
Way to go Tidwell DI Team!
2 Teams advanced to state finals!
The Magnificent 7: 1st place Structural, and 1st place instant
challenge.
Cherry Bombs: 2nd place Improvisational
Turtle Time: 5th Place Structural
Clashing Cheetahs: 7th Place Improvisational S. H. I. E. L. D. : 7th
place Scientific
Lady Titan Volleyball
Titan Basketball
Titan Football
Titan
Cheerleaders
2014 – 2015
Class of 2021 ~ WHOOP!!!
Tidwell Middle School
Registration Information
March 6th
Registration Forms due
6TH GRADE SCHEDULE
8 periods
2 blocked periods for Math and ELA
1 Science, 1 Social Studies
1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)
1 Elective of a Fine Art (Band, Choir or Orchestra)
1 other Elective (Wheel, Intro to Art or Intro to Theatre)
*** Each class is 45 minutes for each period ***
~ 4 minutes for passing period ~
Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes
~ Math ~
Pre AP or On Level
~ Language Arts ~
Pre AP, On Level or GT
~ Science ~
Pre AP or On Level
~ Social Studies ~
Pre AP or On Level
Example of a student’s schedule
How many Pre AP classes should my
child take?
 Only you and your child can determine this!
 What are your child’s strengths?
 The amount of extracurricular activities should be
considered.
 How important are these classes to your child?
Pre AP Language Arts
Summer Reading
Choose one novel from the following approved district
selections:
“Airman” by Eoin Colfer
“Heir Apparent” by Vivian Vande Velde
“A Single Shard” by Linda Park
“Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale
“Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Includes lessons from
team sports, individual
sports, aerobic and
adventure outdoor
sports
Titan Orchestra
String Drive
Book your appointment on line:
Dates/Times:
Thursday, February 27th : 6 - 8:30pm
Tuesday, March 4th: 6 – 8:30 pm
Thursday, MARCH 20TH: 6 – 8:30 pm
http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/26822
3-4 concerts a year
Community performance
(Ex: Holiday in the Park)
Solo and Ensemble contests
EVERY PERSON HAS A
PLACE IN CHOIR!
Electives
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Wheel
Intro to Theatre Arts
Intro to Art
New friends
New teachers
New school
New YEAR!
Top Secret Tips for Success
 Buy a combination lock before school begins
and practice opening the lock.
 Avoid “Super-sized” backpacks that can carry
50 pounds (Smaller = Better Organization).
 Ask your child open-ended questions to learn
about their school experiences each day.
 Get acquainted and communicate with
teachers, administrators, and sponsors.
Highlights to remember…
 Stay involved.
 Monitor your child’s progress.
 Teach organizational skills daily for the first few
months of school. (Then be prepared to reteach
them every year after that!)
 Ask questions of administrators and teachers.
Don’t wait. Call or e-mail.
 Attend school events.
 Volunteer in school.
Communication is major key to
success!!
Learning….
Students learn the importance of
meeting new people and working together
as a team.
House Bill 5
Please view the link to learn
more about the exciting new
opportunities available for
next year’s high school
students and for YOU when
you enter high school in 3
short years!
http://youtu.be/DMYpsubCtbk
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Have a great rest of the year!
See you in August!!
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Check it out:
 www.Greatschools.net
 www.Schoolfamily.com
 www.internet4classrooms.com
 www.scholastic.com
 www.ed.gov/parents
 www.kidshealth.org
 www.parentingteens.about.com
 www.schoolcounselor.org
ww.nmsa.org