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May 1-3 - OAA Testing
May 4 - 4th Qtr. Interims Go Home
May 4 - Students Dismissed @ 1:00 p.m.

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Award Winning Author Visits TMS

On March 19th, IBBY announced Mr. Sís was the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Medal winner for illustration. This award is for lasting contribution to children's literature, and is considered to be the most prestigious international children's literature award. The students artwork was on display at Miami's Hall Auditorium for the lecture. On the morning of April 5th, Peter Sis came to the Middle School to Mrs. Hunsche's room and spoke to about 70 students about his work and how he is inspired to create his books. The students asked great questions and he even did an illustration.

FRESH Air Fair

Family Resources and Education for Safety and HealthFAIR
Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:30 am - Noon Oxford Memorial Parks (uptown)
Events: For Youth of all ages

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TMS 6th Grade Camp Glen Helen Trip

TMS Power of The Pen Winners

Left to Right: Chae-Lyn, Mrs. Beth Arnos, Emma, Piper, Kelly, Hannah, Aislyn, Mrs. Molly Todd.

8th Grade Parent Information: Talawanda High School 2012-13 Scheduling Dates

Tuesday, January 24: 7:00 p.m. parent meeting in THS auditeria: 7:00-8:00 p.m. general session; 8:00 p.m. honors program (inclement weather - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.)

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Wednesday, January 25: 9:00 a.m. parent meeting in THS auditeria: 9:00-10:00 a.m. general session; 10:00 a.m. honors program (inclement weather - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.)

Monday, February 13: 8th grade honors applications due to current 8th grade subject area teachers (only for students applying for high school honors courses)

5th Grade Parent Information: Talawanda Middle School 2012-13 Dates

Tuesday, February 28: 7:00 p.m. 5th grade parent meeting in TMS auditeria

Friday, May 18: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5th grade Transition field trip to TMS

Greater Cincinnati Area Chinese Singing Competition

Sarah won 2nd place Middle School Solo.

Michael, Ben, Emma and Bailee from the Middle School won 1st place group.

BMX at TMS

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Mr. Baker's Presentation to 6th Grade

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Author Gary Schmidt to Visit TMS and Oxford Community Arts Center

On Friday, September 23, author Gary Schmidt will spend the day at
Talawanda Middle School as a part of the 6th Annual Sandy Hormell Book
Celebration.  In addition to student assemblies, he will facilitate a
writing workshop for interested students.  Talawanda Middle School
students read Gary Schmidt’s book The Wednesday Wars over the summer
and will discuss it before his visit with members of the Miami
University Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.

The two-time Newbery-Honor award winner will give a public
presentation at the Oxford Community Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, September 22, followed by a reception, book sale, and book
signing at the Oxford Lane Library.

A TMS student shares a few words and leads the building in a moment of silence to remember those lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001.

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