Check out the latest Athletics Blog news about winter sports–yes,  “winter” sports.

Entries for the PTA Reflections contest are due Wed., Oct. 18, to Mrs. Brower (S1).

Henrico County Public Schools are seeking input from community stakeholders on a variety of issues by holding focus groups at each school. TMS will hold its first Focus Group Meeting on Tues., Oct. 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library, followed by a PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of this focus group, please email TMS Principal Ann Greene or call the school office at 673-3720.

TMS Patriots are busy selling frozen cookie dough and a variety of magazine subscriptions to raise money for student incentives, such as our StarMart rewards program. To purchase an item from a student, place your order and make payment by Fri., Oct. 20. Cookie dough will be delivered to customers on or shortly after Fri., Nov. 10.

The TMS Counseling Team is seeking Patriot parents to share their career experiences with our 8^th graders during the Career Fair on Nov. 29. If interested, simply sign up here: https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/tmscareerfair

8th Grade Students & Parents: Learn more about your exciting HCPS Specialty Center options for the 2018/19 school year. Each HCPS high school is home to at least one specialty center, offering students rigorous, college-prep courses in a wide range of areas in the humanities, technology and engineering, leadership, education and human development and more.

Our Patriot athletes travel to local schools this week to compete in all fall sports. Come out and cheer them on!

Tues., Oct. 17

Basketball, Soccer & Tennis / TMS vs. Pocahontas @ Pocahontas

Wed., Oct. 18

Football / TMS vs. Short Pump @ Short Pump

Thurs., Oct. 12

Basketball, Soccer & Tennis vs. Moody @ Moody

* Important Note for All Home Games: Students who wish to stay on campus to watch the games must have a note from a parent and must report to the Library at the end of the day.  Students who return to school to watch the game must have an adult chaperone in attendance.

Entries for the PTA Reflections contest are due this Wednesday, October 18^th, to Mrs. Brower in room S1.  For details about the program and submission requirements, see this week’s Patriot Press.

Keep up with day-to-day events at TMS by linking HERE.

Also, take a look at this week’s Parent Highlights 10.16.17.

Parents now can link to their child’s Schoology account–via Powerschool–to check homework boards, posted assignments, class calendars, and other pertinent student data. Simply follow these directions to establish this connection: TMS Parent Schoology Access Letter.

This video provides a visual walkthrough.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8bj9k6S-oDYRVFXcUI0WFZPbW8/view?usp=sharing

Safety is a priority at TMS. We will communicate information on safety drills and any actual safety concerns via the app, Remind. Consider downloading this app to the phone and/or computer of at least one family member: Remind Family Directions

Also, review this important information about our procedures for student pick-up and drop-off at TMS, and concerns about students crossing Three Chopt Road: Safety Letter