
This is a reminder that there is no after-school YMCA tomorrow, March 6th.


Important state testing information can be found in the link below. We have several upcoming testing dates scheduled.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19HlQivWXQT0c2SWZEVJHb4rUyGIXzCSh/view?usp=sharing


🌟 Congratulations to Mr. Dowling, our Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Deputy Mally, our School-Related Employee of the Year! 🎉 While Mr. Downing was unable to attend the Night of Stars, we made sure to capture some extra moments with Deputy Mally. 🥳








What an exciting evening at Tavares Middle School! 🎉 We warmly welcomed our rising 6th graders, and it was wonderful to see all your smiling faces ready to shine as TMS Patriots! ❤️🤍💙 A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and student volunteers who helped make the night a success!






What an incredible day for our band students at the MPA concert in Ocala! 🌟 They played their hearts out and earned an overall "Excellent" rating! A huge congratulations to Mr. J and all the talented musicians for their hard work and impressive performance! 🎶👏





🚀✨ Calling all motivated students! Join AVID at Tavares Middle School and unlock your potential! From focused note-taking to community service and field trips, the AVID program is designed to prepare you for success! 🌟📚
For more info and the application, contact your guidance counselor or email Sadlemirer@lake.k12.fl.us! #AVID #StudentSuccess


Completing a CTE program can open doors to scholarships! The Florida Gold Seal Scholarship covers tuition at colleges and state universities, helping you continue your education and start your career. Talk to your school counselor for more info!
#CTEMonth #Scholarships #FutureCareer


Looking Ahead!


🎓🔧 8th Graders Explore CTE Opportunities!🔧🎓
Last week, our 8th grade students took an exciting trip to the high school to explore the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs available to them! From hands-on learning to career pathways, they discovered incredible opportunities to shape their futures.
The future is bright for these students! ✨📚💡



🏥✨Exploring Future Careers in Healthcare!✨🏥
Some of our students had the incredible opportunity to visit Lake-Sumter State College for their Health Science Fair! They engaged with numerous vendors, learned about diverse careers in the health field, and gained valuable insights into their future paths.
A big thank you to LSSC for hosting such an informative and inspiring event! 👩⚕️👨⚕️🔬





🌟 **Huge Thank You to Our AVID Students!** 🌟
We are so grateful for our amazing **AVID students** who welcomed the **Principals of Lake County** last week! Their warm smiles and positive energy helped start the day on the right note. 😊👏
Thank you for representing our school with pride! ❤️🤍💙✨










💫 Thanks to Michael and Scott, Industrial Engineers from Disney, for visiting and sharing with students how engineering impacts so many aspects of the guest’s experience at Disney, from the parks, cruise ships, and so much more!



Let’s give a big shoutout to our Patriot of the Month students for November, December, and January! 👏🌟 These outstanding Patriots have shown hard work, progress, and positive effort in their grades, behavior, and teamwork!
💪❤️🤍💙 Whether you're improving or excelling, you're making us proud every day! 🙌


🔎 **Peek Inside the Classroom!** 📚✨
Mrs. Tidwell's students recently took on the challenge of solving real-world problems using volume and surface area! 🎲📏
Hands-on learning in action! 🔢💡 Who knew math could be this fun? 😃







There is no YMCA after school tomorrow. The program will resume on Tuesday, 2/18.


📣 Attention Future Patriots! We’re thrilled to invite all incoming 6th graders and their families to our Orientation on Monday, March 3rd, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Tavares Middle School!
✅ Explore the campus
✅ Sign up for electives
✅ Ask questions
✅ Connect with other parents and students
✅ Learn about extracurricular activities
Plus, athletic spirit wear will be available (cash only)! 🎽 And don't forget, Kona Ice will be there to cool you down! 🍧


📣 This Thursday!
Parents, please plan to attend this meeting if you have a child that will be a freshman next year! Please contact Tavares High School guidance department for questions.


At the Special Olympics this weekend, our students ended up Grand Champions in our division! ❤️🤍💙






Current 8th graders! Don't miss this opportunity.
Apply online at www.tsiclakesumter.org through February 15, 2025! Have questions? Contact Take Stock in Children at 352.787.6576 or TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us.📚


As part of our 8th grade unit on Holocaust literature unit Mrs. Tarquine's brother Andrew Jampoler, who was a child Holocaust survivor, came to TMS this week. He spoke to our 8th graders about his experiences surviving the Holocaust as a child and his life as a war refugee in America.



