Tecumseh Middle School

Just a couple of people stopped by Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center this morning for the first 'Breakfast with the Supt.' informational meeting. The meetings are to help the community better understand the specifics of the bond proposal that's on the May 3rd ballot. Don't worry. If you missed today's meeting, we have plenty of more chances for you to attend. This week: 📅: Tuesday, March 22nd 🏫: Sutton Early Learning Center 📍: 2780 Sutton Road, Adrian MI 49286 ⌚: 9am-10am 📅: Thursday, March 24th 🏫: Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center 📍: 600 Herrick Park Drive, Tecumseh, MI 49286 ⌚: 9am-10am If these times do not fit your schedule, we have later times scheduled in April. For more information on the bond ⬇️ https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/2022-bond-information

St. Patrick Day Shenanigans at Tecumseh Middle School 🍀

Our 7th graders had a blast tie-dyeing to celebrate the mathematical constant Pi Day, which is on March 14th. Pi is approximately equivalent to 3.14. The students also wore their tie dye shirts as they made homemade pies in commemoration!

Have you had the chance to download the Tecumseh Public Schools app? If not, it’s so easy to do. Where to find the app: • For Android: https://bit.ly/3oPn4BI • For iPhone: https://apple.co/2LU0Obu We’ve made some changes to the app. When you first load it, the ‘Home’ page features the ‘Live Feed’ and ‘Events.’ However, you know have the ability to make the app appear like the desktop version of the website. Just click ‘Menu’ and you’ll see the options bar. Click ‘Full Website’ and you’re good to go! We also want to make sure you’re aware of the ‘Push Notifications’ feature. This feature keeps you in the loop when the district pushes out information through the app. That way you will not miss any updates from the district, like brand new stories, Live Feed updates, school closures and more. For more information on the ‘Push Notifications,’ follow the steps on the attached graphic.

Check out the latest newsletter from Tecumseh Public Schools! In The March Issue: • NEW Bond Proposal Information • Former TPS Exchange Student Escapes Ukraine • TPS Debuts New Billboards Throughout Area • March is ‘National Reading Month’ For Download ➡ https://5il.co/16v32 https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/tps-newsletter

DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE All K-12 students will have a Distance Learning day on Friday, February 18th. Tomorrow is just a scheduled HALF-DAY! Tecumseh Daycare and Tecumseh Preschool are closed on Friday. Don’t forget, there’s NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 21st because of Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume in-person on Tuesday (2/22).

With expected inclement weather on the way, TPS K-12 grades will move to distance learning on Thursday, February 17th. Tecumseh Daycare and Tecumseh Preschool will be CLOSED on Thursday. Decisions about Thursday evening activities will be made tomorrow.

This week we recognize our very hard working school counselors (Deb Laney, Deborah Followell, Jami Cole & Jennifer Morgan) February 7-11, 2022 is 'National School Counseling Week.' This special week honors school counselors for the important role they play in helping students examine their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests. Please join us in thanking our school counselors for everything they do!

Tecumseh Public Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday (2/2) and Thursday (2/3). Friday, February 4th will be a Distance Learning day for all K-12 students.

The concession stand at Tecumseh Middle School is looking a little different these days. Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh Key Club members, Allie and Elle, were working concessions the other day and felt the concession stand needed a facelift. Their work has definitely livened up the area a bit more. Tecumseh Middle School Builders Club and Key Club members run the concession stand during every home game. The TMS Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school students. One of the great things about this club is that it's student run!

WE'RE HIRING!!! We still have several open positions that we're looking to fill, including one opening for a High School Guidance Counselor and one opening for a Middle School Guidance Counselor. If you're interested in applying or know someone who could be a good fit here at Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our TPS Human Resources webpage for more information. https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/human-resources

Welcome back, Sgt. Chad Rodgers! Sgt. Rodgers from the Tecumseh Police Department returned to TPS as the district's Student Resource Officer earlier this week. This is Sgt. Rodgers second stint serving Tecumseh Public Schools. He was the SRO for the district from January 2019 until this past spring.

There's NO SCHOOL today (1/3) because of icy roads. We'll see you Tuesday (1/4)!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Our 8th graders from Tecumseh Middle School celebrated this morning before the start of Winter Break!

DON'T FORGET! Friday, December 17th - FULL day for students. December 20th-24th - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break). December 27th-31st - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break). Monday, January 3rd - School resumes

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. The non-profit organization says they’re heading into Christmas with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of the year. That’s because of low blood donor turnout in recent months. Here’s the thing, you can help out. Usually there’s a blood drive always happening in your area. On Friday, December 10th, Tecumseh High School will be hosting one. The blood drive begins at 9am and will run until 2pm. The blood drive is open to students 17 and older as well as the public. Students who are age 16 may also donate but will need parent/guardian permission. Those forms can be found at the main office of THS. We also ask that you schedule an appointment ahead of time. Just remember, a pint of blood can save three lives! 🏫: Tecumseh High School 📍: 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 ⌚: 9am-2pm To schedule an appointment ⬇ https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Happy Thanksgiving from Tecumseh Public Schools! Enjoy the long holiday weekend. We'll see you Monday!

The Board of Education will not be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 22th. The meeting has been moved to Monday, November 29th at 7pm. It is held in the Media Center of Tecumseh High School. With Thanksgiving next week, several members of the board would not have been present for the meeting. The move is being done to ensure quorum. A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present to hold the BOE meeting. Thank you

THIS WEEK (correcting a previous post, only Y5-4th grade students will have a half-day this week) Monday, November 22nd - Conferences: Y5-4th grade (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, November 23rd - Conferences: Y5-4th grade (1pm-3pm, 5pm-8pm) Tuesday, November 23rd - HALF-DAY FOR Y5-4TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!!! Wednesday-Friday, November 24th-26th - NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS (Thanksgiving Holiday Break)