Tecumseh Middle School

Art students this week have been working on artist maquettes. This project is part of Christine Obeid’s Art and Design class at Tecumseh High School. A maquette is a model for a larger piece of sculpture, created to visualize how it might look and to work out approaches and materials for how it might be made. Students have been creating miniatures in honor of famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Marc Chagall, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci. They’re working together to create these pieces and are showing their creativity in their work.

Congratulations to Amanda Spohn! Ms. Spohn has been nominated for the MiSTEM Educator of the Year Award! This is for Region 2. She is a teacher at Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center. The winner of this award will receive a $1,000 grant to be used to advance STEM activities and engagement in their classroom. Ms. Spohn is a STEM teacher, meaning she teaches science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her classes promote active learning and successfully encourages students to think imaginatively, critically, and independently. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks. Congratulations, Ms. Spohn!

The newest 'Tecumseh News' is now available. Inside the January 2023 issue: •New Board of Education members are sworn in •THS hosts mental health expo •Students from TMS dominate robotics competition •Kiwanis Club winners FOR DOWNLOAD ➡ https://5il.co/1n15t

Congratulations to our new board members and two of our returning board members. The members were sworn in just a few minutes ago. Joshua Mattison - 4-year term Dr. Jacob Martinez - 4-year term Mary Tommelein - 2-year partial term Lynne Davis - 2-year partial term

In the coming weeks, TPS parents will have an opportunity to talk about building resilience and emotional muscles to prepare children for adulthood. This Zoom session is with Allison Edwards. Ms. Edwards is a child psychotherapist, speaker, and creator and owner of All The Feels Company. She created the company to teach children brain-based strategies to manage emotions. This session is free and open to all TPS parents. If you're interested, please fill out the Google form (link below). Thank you to Community Learning Connections of the Tecumseh Area for sponsoring this event! RSVP ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QeOYpi 📅: Tuesday, January 24 ⌚: 7 pm 🌐: Zoom To learn more about Allison Edwards ⤵️ https://allisonjedwards.com/

There’s been an overwhelming amount of support for Tecumseh Middle School student Vann Burpee and his family. If you remember, Vann was diagnosed with a malignant non-operable brain tumor. He’s already gone through several surgeries and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If you would like to support Vann and his family, the ‘Victory for Vann’ t-shirt fundraiser is still going. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Burpee family in support of Vann’s treatment. Thank you! 'Victory for Vann' ➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/3vxazQk

We'll see you tomorrow morning! #tecumsehpublicschools #welcomeback

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄🎁

We are now officially on Winter Break! Enjoy the time off, and we wish you a Happy Holidays! Note: There will NOT be a Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 19.

Definitely some ugly Christmas sweaters at Tecumseh Middle School. #tecumsehpublicschools #uglychristmassweaters #happyholidays

Our School Resource Officer is making his rounds at Tecumseh Middle School. Sgt. Chad Rodgers stopped by the past few days and snagged some pics with our students, including catching some Christmas music in the office.

If you're looking for something to read this weekend, check out the latest newsletter from TPS! 'Tecumseh News' ---> https://5il.co/1ltia

Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is wrapping up. Up next is Giving Tuesday. With the Christmas holiday season in full swing, we'd like you to consider donating to a great cause. Our Leadership students at Tecumseh High School have started a Giving Tuesday class project. We're teaming up with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to provide gifts and toys for children in our community. If you want to donate, the Leadership class has set up an Amazon Wishlist. Anything purchased can be shipped directly to THS. When checking out, click 'Kristalyn Musselman's Gift Registry Address.' Thank you for your generosity! Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29DRU1LBJ9XA2?ref_=wl_share

From the TPS family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Tecumseh Public Schools is officially on Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the time off and have a great holiday! #happythanksgiving #thanksgivingbreak #tecumsehpublicschools

Don't forget, there's a half-day scheduled for Y5-4th grade students ONLY on Friday, November 18. This affects students from Sutton Early Learning Center, Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center, Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center, and Patterson Intermediate Learning Center.

It's still two days away, so we wouldn't blame you if you weren't thinking about what you'll be eating on Thursday. However, we have an idea for you. Head over to Sal's Italian Restaurant Thursday and help us raise some money for Community Learning Connections of the Tecumseh Area! A portion of the proceeds will go to CLC and its programming within Tecumseh Public Schools. The organization works with local students to address their needs in support of their academic achievement. Thank you for your support! 📅: Thursday, November 17 🍝: Sal's Italian Restaurant 📍: 1400 W Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh ⌚: 11am-9pm

Community members looking to honor our TPS educators can now nominate them for the McDonald’s Amazing Teacher Awards. For the third straight year, McDonald’s will give awards to outstanding K-12 teachers who exhibit dedication to their students and go the extra mile to contribute to improving education. This local contest will see one teacher each month be recognized and go into the national drawing for a chance to win $5,000! Nominations are open through August 1, 2023. https://bit.ly/3g46rDf

This morning, Cadets from Tecumseh High School took part in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Brookside Cemetery. TPS is proud to have our Cadets represent the District in this annual ceremony.

Today is Veterans Day, and we honor our military veterans for their hard work, sacrifice, and absolute dedication to our country. This day is for all who served in the US Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day, November 11 marks the end of World War 1, which occurred on November 11, 1918. In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to pay tribute to the veterans of all wars. It is celebrated every November 11 and has been a Federal holiday since 1926. Here at Tecumseh Public Schools, our veterans make a difference daily in our District. Thank you for your courage, selflessness, sacrifice, and bravery in protecting our freedom. We will never forget your service. Greg Dolson, Sgt. Chad Rodgers, Tim Mark, Magnum Stead, Paul Wellman, Dan Koerber, Nick Benschoter , Tom Hawkins, Dan Frank In October, we lost Jim Pearsall. Jim bravely served our country in the US Air Force. He was a custodian for the District, and he would always light up when talking about his grandchildren. We miss you, Jim. Home of the free because of the brave. We honor and thank all the men and women who have served our nation.