Terrill Middle School
January 5, 2010
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Sergeant Michael Hoose, from the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, will do the cyberbullying / internet safety presentation at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 19 at Terrill prior to the PTA meeting. The Terrill student body will receive their presentations on January 19, 21, 26, or 28th. The presentation on January 19th is for parents only.
If you own a computer or if your child possesses a cell phone or has access to the internet, this informative workshop will be beneficial and worthwhile.
Please join us!
Regards,
Mr. Holloway
October 26, 2009
Dear Terrill Parents / Guardians,
It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you that Mrs. Jones, the Terrill Middle nurse, will be leaving us effective October 30, 2009 to begin her retirement. Although we will truly miss Mrs. Jones, the Terrill school community wishes her health and happiness during her retirement. Mrs. Jones has dedicated herself to providing the students of Terrill with outstanding care for over 25 years.
As Mrs. Jones prepares to depart Terrill for a new adventure, we warmly welcome Ms. Margaret Potter as the new Terrill nurse. For 20+ years, Ms. Potter has served the Scotch Plains – Fanwood students as the nurse assigned to the high school. We are confident that her strong nursing background, coupled with high regard for health and student welfare will serve the students of Terrill well.
If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards on behalf of the staff of Terrill Middle School,
Kevin Holloway
Principal
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September 10, 2009
Dear 6th, 7th or 8th Grade Parent/Guardian,
We trust that the summer has brought you rest, relaxation, and time to share the company of family, friends, and loved ones.
The staff of Terrill Middle School will once again welcome your children into our halls of learning. We have enclosed some essential items to assist you in laying the groundwork for a successful school year.
This packets contains:
•The Terrill Tidings, which is the Terrill School Newsletter. Please review it carefully because it contains important information about the first day of school and the days to follow.
•The Terrill Tally, which is the Terrill PTA Newsletter. Please review this also as there are important forms that must be completed and returned.
•Bollinger Student Insurance Information – if purchasing, please mail directly to Bollinger
•School Calendar for 2009/2010
•Harassment Policy
•Middle Years – “Working Together for School Success”
•Forms to be completed and returned:
oYellow Emergency Card for the School Nurse
oBlue Emergency Card for the Main Office
oPTA Membership Form
oPTA Emergency Contact/Family Directory Form
oPTA/Terrill E-Mail Registration
oPTA Volunteer Form.
oFree and Reduced Lunch Program Application
Please note that all of the above have been handed out to your students on September 10, 2009. Please look for them in their backpacks and return them no later than Monday, September 14, 2009.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Kevin Holloway
Principal
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June 12, 2009
Dear Incoming 5th Grade Student,
I would like to share with you the dates for the 2009 Summer Orientation. The orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 or Wednesday, September 2, 2009. You will receive an invitation in August inviting you to one of the sessions. Both sessions will occur from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Have a great summer and WELCOME to Terrill Middle School.
Sincerely,
Kevin Holloway
Principal
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May 5, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please be advised that schools will be closed on Friday, May 22 for teachers and students for an extended Memorial Day Weekend.
My thanks to everyone for all that you do to support our schools and our students as we all strive to meet the new district mission statement to educate and empower our community of individual learners to be successful citizens of the world.
Have a nice holiday weekend!
Sincerely,
Kevin Holloway
Principal
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January 2009
Dear Terrill School Community,
February is celebrated as Black History Month all over the nation. Terrill Middle School would like to offer a meaningful opportunity for our students and caring members of the school community to talk about historical moments and memories in Black History during the last week of February.
Mr. Holloway and I are looking for twelve Terrill grandparents, parents, and family members who would be willing to share their personal insights and experiences with Social Studies classes in a planned interview setting. Sample questions might include:
•How has school changed for African American students over your lifetime?
•Who were inspirational African American people in your lifetime and why?
•Did you attend the historical march on Washington with Martin Luther King in 1963? If yes, how was that experience for you?
•How does the election of Barack Obama as the first African American U.S. President affect you personally?
•In your opinion, what are the important events and moments in Black History that Terrill students should know about?
•What hopes and dreams do you have for all Terrill students?
If you would like to nominate a member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community or if you would like to participate in this Terrill School Roundtable, please return the response form (pdf) to Mrs. Richards in the Main Office by Monday, February 2, 2009.
I welcome any questions or suggestions you might have regarding the educational and cultural goals of the Black History roundtable. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone: krichards@spfk12.org or 908-322-5215.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kimberly Richards
Assistant Principal
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January 2009
Dear Terrill Middle School Families,
January is Math Mania Month at Terrill Middle School
Terrill will be emphasizing the importance of math during this month. Math teachers will be offering a challenge math question in their classes once a week. Math teachers have written a math problem appropriate for each grade level. The results of the school-wide challenge will be tabulated and graphed by one of the 8th grade classes. Winning classes in each grade will score a special outdoor social during lunch – on a beautiful weather day!
The essential goals of this effort are two-fold:
1.Students will understand that everyday math skills are important for everyone
2.Math skills will assist students in all of life’s future successes
Parents and Families Can Participate in Math Mania!
Do you use math in your job or in your daily activities? You probably do! Help us teach Terrill students that fractions, decimals, algebra and all math skills can sneak out of math class and into their “real” lives! Please take a minute to share when you use a calculator and when you use mental math and ask your child to figure out everyday problems. And of course, remember to be a POSITIVE role model for your child!
Extra Points for Your Child
Fill in a daily math log showing how YOU use mathematics in your world and send it in with your child to math class. These logs will score some extra points for their class!
See the attached Math Log Sheet!
Thanks for joining us in this endeavor in the New Year!
Kimberly Richards
Asst. Principal
