Mrs. Andre, the choir director, has very high expectations for her vocal students. For instance, the most recent upcoming events include a select ensemble of seventh and eighth graders singing at Comstaock Park. During this time, the park owners will be lighting one light for every student in Lenawee county schools. That’s over 20,000 lights! The park singers have been practicing every day before school in order to perfect their songs.
The second upcoming event is for eighth graders. The eighth grade choir will be going around to the local elementary schools, (Patterson, Herrick Park, and Sutton) giving them a pre-look at their holiday concert.
Lastly, the seventh and eighth grade concert will be held on December 17. Come out to all of these events and support the choir!
Author: Stacia S.
Editor: Carley L.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
We love it!
Everyone loves videos. That is why the Builders' Club decided to use some to help increase sales for the Scholastic book fair being held this week all day, including during conferences.
Each video has a short summary of a book the club members thought would be of special interest to students and maybe parents looking for good Christmas gifts.
If you are looking for a good book, you may want to check our our book fair. Sales also earn benefits for the Middle school. This is the conference schedule:
11/11, 5:00-8:00
11/12, 12:00 – 3:00, 5:00-8:00
There's something for almost everyone, every age group, reading level, and a large variety of subjects.
Each video has a short summary of a book the club members thought would be of special interest to students and maybe parents looking for good Christmas gifts.
If you are looking for a good book, you may want to check our our book fair. Sales also earn benefits for the Middle school. This is the conference schedule:
11/11, 5:00-8:00
11/12, 12:00 – 3:00, 5:00-8:00
There's something for almost everyone, every age group, reading level, and a large variety of subjects.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Fifth Grade Football
Last Saturday morning, at Tecumseh High School's football stadium, was the game rivalry of a lifetime. Okay, maybe not a lifetime, but it was a pretty interesting setup. At the beginning of the season, the fifth grade football sign up was so huge that the coach had to make two separate teams called Tecumseh and the Indians. So basically, it was the fifth grade vs. the fifth grade. The game started with Stacia (me!) singing the national anthem. Tecumseh had the starting kick-off at the twenty yard line, which Tecumseh caught. They ran to the thirty yard line but were sadly tackled by the Indians.
There were a lot of great plays during the game, not to mention a few injuries. Nothing serious though--the players got back up and played, despite their wounds.
Tecumseh started out ahead, but shortly after halftime the Indians shot right back and made three touchdowns, winning the game. Way to go boys! If you're interested, the fifth grade games are every Saturday morning at ten.
Written by: Stacia S.
Edited by: Laura A.
There were a lot of great plays during the game, not to mention a few injuries. Nothing serious though--the players got back up and played, despite their wounds.
Tecumseh started out ahead, but shortly after halftime the Indians shot right back and made three touchdowns, winning the game. Way to go boys! If you're interested, the fifth grade games are every Saturday morning at ten.
Written by: Stacia S.
Edited by: Laura A.
New Drama Class!
The newest class provided to eighth grade encore students, is the Creative Writing and Drama class. Taught by Miss Ashley Brubaker, this class is a good opportunity for eighth grade students to learn better acting and writing skills. In my opinion, this class is creative and fun. A performance is to be done every semester by each class. The first semester class is doing a play called "Lockers" on December 11th. "Lockers" is a play of funny little stories based on middle school experiences.
Currently in the class we are working on our creative writing skills and are taking baby steps towards getting rid of our stage fright. Our project is to talk as though we are 50 years older and are looking back on our lives. The creative part is that we get to decide what has happened, who we are married to, and what our children not only look like, but their personalities too. Creative Writing and Drama is the newest encore class and is certainly one of the most creative!
Edited by: Jessica C. & Renee A.
Written by: Anna G.
Currently in the class we are working on our creative writing skills and are taking baby steps towards getting rid of our stage fright. Our project is to talk as though we are 50 years older and are looking back on our lives. The creative part is that we get to decide what has happened, who we are married to, and what our children not only look like, but their personalities too. Creative Writing and Drama is the newest encore class and is certainly one of the most creative!
Edited by: Jessica C. & Renee A.
Written by: Anna G.
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
The week of September 28th was our Spirit Week for homecoming. Monday was pajama day, Tuesday was hat day, Wednesday was mix 'n' match day, Thursday was dress like your favorite actor day, and Friday was orange and black day.
Monday, pajama day, was the easiest day of them all. All it required was wearing your pajamas to school. People showed up in fuzzy slippers, robes, flannel outfits-the works.
Tuesday, hat day, was another easy one. It was the one day of the year when middle school students can wear a hat for free, without having to pay a dollar that
goes toward a good cause (like all of the other hat days) or be forced to take their hat off. Almost everyone participated, and there were baseball caps, stylish hats, jester hats, silly hats, and fuzzy top hats, to name a few. Some teachers even took part in the hat-celebration. It is a day that everyone looks forward to.
goes toward a good cause (like all of the other hat days) or be forced to take their hat off. Almost everyone participated, and there were baseball caps, stylish hats, jester hats, silly hats, and fuzzy top hats, to name a few. Some teachers even took part in the hat-celebration. It is a day that everyone looks forward to.Wednesday, mix 'n' match day, required you to wear an outfit that absolutely, in no way, is coordinated. For example: red plaid skinny jeans, a long-sleeved black and white striped top, and a black vest over that. It was very easy for some people to accomplish, and impossible for others.
Thursday--dress like your favorite actor day--probably had the smallest number of participants. People dressed like characters from TV shows, movies, and books.
Friday was orange and black day. To show their homecoming school spirit, almost everyone involved themselves in the festivities.
We can't wait until next Spirit Week, even if it is next year!
Edited by: Laura A.
Written by: Austin B.
Photographed by: Austin B.
Chinchillas for Sale! Can You Say Awww?
I have two chinchillas and I want to sell them. I will get you started on basic information of chinchillas by filling you in on what you need to know about them.
In my opinion, These are truly the simplest pets to take care of. They don't smell, unless you don't clean out their cage every once and a while. Their cage needs to be cleaned out once a week. Its simple and easy. Now on to other matters, toys for instance. They will need a wheel, a house, and something to chew on (they love toilet paper rolls!) They also require, a bowl for their food, and a specialized Chinchilla water bottle. The food I recommend is Vita Prima Chinchilla Formula. It costs thirty to forty dollars a month for a small batch, but it's all worth it.
All they need is plenty of attention and they will be happy for as long as they live, which can be for about twenty years. So plan on having these companions for quite a long time. They have to come in pairs, and I highly recommend a male-male or female-female combination. If you give them a good home, I will be eternally grateful!
Edited by: Renee A.
Written by: Aaron C.
Photographed by: Aaron C.
In my opinion, These are truly the simplest pets to take care of. They don't smell, unless you don't clean out their cage every once and a while. Their cage needs to be cleaned out once a week. Its simple and easy. Now on to other matters, toys for instance. They will need a wheel, a house, and something to chew on (they love toilet paper rolls!) They also require, a bowl for their food, and a specialized Chinchilla water bottle. The food I recommend is Vita Prima Chinchilla Formula. It costs thirty to forty dollars a month for a small batch, but it's all worth it.
All they need is plenty of attention and they will be happy for as long as they live, which can be for about twenty years. So plan on having these companions for quite a long time. They have to come in pairs, and I highly recommend a male-male or female-female combination. If you give them a good home, I will be eternally grateful!
Edited by: Renee A.
Written by: Aaron C.
Photographed by: Aaron C.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sidewalk Art
One of the cool things we did for the end of the year was our sidewalk art. This movie shows some of the cool projects.
Music courtesy of Discovery Education
Photographers: Erin S., Laura A.
Movie: Carley L., Jessica C., Renee A.
Music courtesy of Discovery Education
Photographers: Erin S., Laura A.
Movie: Carley L., Jessica C., Renee A.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Spring Band Concert
The band had their last concert of the year on May, 20th. Everyone did very well; there was a lot of improvement from the beginning of the year. 7th grade played "Activity March," "Clouds" and "And All That Jazz." I even had solo in "And All That Jazz!" The 8th grade played great; this is their last concert at TMS. =( We hope that you all stay in band next year so that we can have another great year!
Reporter: Carley L.
Video: Carley L.
Editor: Erin S.
Reporter: Carley L.
Video: Carley L.
Editor: Erin S.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Horse Shows
I’m going to take you on an adventure about horse shows. First, I’m going to talk about what people do at the shows. So let’s saddle up and begin!
Well, when most people get their horses out to the fairgrounds, they groom them so they can get used to the surroundings. This isn't always true; some horses don't require any familiarization with the fairgrounds.
Then people sign up for their classes before the actual show starts. Each show has multiple classes for different things, like Western, English, halter, trail, dressage, and showmanship, to name a few. Each class is judged differently, and a horse that can do well in everything is considered a good all-around horse. These are hard to come by, considering it that it takes a good horse/rider pairing to make it to the top.
In the morning there is halter and showmanship, two non-riding classes. In halter, you are not judged; the horse is. Good conformation and behavior is a must in this class. Each breed has different standards for how the horse must look and stand. There are even certain horses that have been bred especially so that they can win in this class. But beware--a horse older than seven isn't likely to place high.
Showmanship, unlike halter, is judged on how you can handle your horse. You enter the ring and perform an already set-out pattern that will lead you to the judge standing in the center. When you get to the judge, you must set your horse up, meaning that they are standing correctly according to their breed standards. The judge will walk around you and your horse, inspecting every tiny move you make. When the judge nods, you exit the arena.
Then later in the day come the riding classes. I personally do western, so I will tell you what I do in these classes. You enter the ring on your horse and the announcer will tell you what to do--trot, walk, canter, halt, back--while the judge watches you. There are a lot of people in these classes, so they can take a while.
The English riding classes are the same, yet different. You wear different clothes and the horse behaves differently, but overall you're judged the same way: on how you and your horse can work together.
Don't think that horse shows are all just riding your horse around an arena in circles--it's a lot more complicated than that. There's all the different tack and clothes to take care of, not to mention your horse in general. Each class is different and you have to act in certain ways for them. Not to mention the fact that something could always go wrong--your horse could be spooked by something and not want to cooperate, or a sudden rainstorm could come out of nowhere, drenching you and your expensive show saddle.
It's fun though, despite all of the hard work it takes. All the hours spent riding and training pay off when you enter that arena.
That’s mostly what goes on at shows, so thank you for reading.
Reporter: Amber S
Editor: Laura A
Well, when most people get their horses out to the fairgrounds, they groom them so they can get used to the surroundings. This isn't always true; some horses don't require any familiarization with the fairgrounds.
Then people sign up for their classes before the actual show starts. Each show has multiple classes for different things, like Western, English, halter, trail, dressage, and showmanship, to name a few. Each class is judged differently, and a horse that can do well in everything is considered a good all-around horse. These are hard to come by, considering it that it takes a good horse/rider pairing to make it to the top.
In the morning there is halter and showmanship, two non-riding classes. In halter, you are not judged; the horse is. Good conformation and behavior is a must in this class. Each breed has different standards for how the horse must look and stand. There are even certain horses that have been bred especially so that they can win in this class. But beware--a horse older than seven isn't likely to place high.
Showmanship, unlike halter, is judged on how you can handle your horse. You enter the ring and perform an already set-out pattern that will lead you to the judge standing in the center. When you get to the judge, you must set your horse up, meaning that they are standing correctly according to their breed standards. The judge will walk around you and your horse, inspecting every tiny move you make. When the judge nods, you exit the arena.
Then later in the day come the riding classes. I personally do western, so I will tell you what I do in these classes. You enter the ring on your horse and the announcer will tell you what to do--trot, walk, canter, halt, back--while the judge watches you. There are a lot of people in these classes, so they can take a while.
The English riding classes are the same, yet different. You wear different clothes and the horse behaves differently, but overall you're judged the same way: on how you and your horse can work together.
Don't think that horse shows are all just riding your horse around an arena in circles--it's a lot more complicated than that. There's all the different tack and clothes to take care of, not to mention your horse in general. Each class is different and you have to act in certain ways for them. Not to mention the fact that something could always go wrong--your horse could be spooked by something and not want to cooperate, or a sudden rainstorm could come out of nowhere, drenching you and your expensive show saddle.
It's fun though, despite all of the hard work it takes. All the hours spent riding and training pay off when you enter that arena.
That’s mostly what goes on at shows, so thank you for reading.
Reporter: Amber S
Editor: Laura A
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Virtual Tour for New Students
Some of the Editors have created a movie showing how to get around TMS, primarily for students entering Grade 5. The movie is shown in it's entirety on YouTube. You cannot find it by searching as there no key words associated with it, but you can find it if you click on the link below.
Otherwise, you may watch the movie here. It is split into three areas, shown below.
The first movie shows the South Entrance by the Fifth Grade Center and the areas nearby.
The second movie shows the Cafeteria, Gyms, Orchestra, and how to open a combination lock.
The last movie shows Band, Art, the Office and Library, and the Computer Labs.
Otherwise, you may watch the movie here. It is split into three areas, shown below.
The first movie shows the South Entrance by the Fifth Grade Center and the areas nearby.
Hint: Ignore the Subtitles and it is really not very hard to find your way in the middle school - Jessica C
The second movie shows the Cafeteria, Gyms, Orchestra, and how to open a combination lock.
The last movie shows Band, Art, the Office and Library, and the Computer Labs.
E2 (squared)
On May 5th, you got to do something fun for the last hour of the day. The time is called E2, or E-Squared, which is short for Extra Encore. It allows students to experience things they don't normally get to do in school.
This reporter was personally with Mrs. Andre for karaoke, but most of the other teachers were making crafts and such. There was a cemetery walk, a nature walk, making hats, and making computer games to name a few.
Some had fun making movies. An example of the fun is shown below. Some interesting movies are still in the process of being edited using Movie Maker.
This reporter was personally with Mrs. Andre for karaoke, but most of the other teachers were making crafts and such. There was a cemetery walk, a nature walk, making hats, and making computer games to name a few.
Some had fun making movies. An example of the fun is shown below. Some interesting movies are still in the process of being edited using Movie Maker.
Eighth Grade can SING!
Eighth grade singers are having a great month. Many have already tried out for festival singers at THS. According to the director, Ms. Andre, "These singers also tried out for Concert Women and Company. They are strong singers!"
They are going to State Festival at the end of the week. There is a concert you won't want to miss on May 26th. The concert on the 26th will be a concert of popular music.
Eighth grade singers were filmed in preparation for E-Squared day, showing the extent of their skill and versatility. They are singing a song in German, called "I Will Rejoice" or "Ich Will den Herrn Loben." It is based on a canon by Georg Philipp Telemann. It is about singing, praising, and being joyful.
They are going to State Festival at the end of the week. There is a concert you won't want to miss on May 26th. The concert on the 26th will be a concert of popular music.
Eighth grade singers were filmed in preparation for E-Squared day, showing the extent of their skill and versatility. They are singing a song in German, called "I Will Rejoice" or "Ich Will den Herrn Loben." It is based on a canon by Georg Philipp Telemann. It is about singing, praising, and being joyful.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Linsey's Trip to Mexico
Linsey Cory, Jessica's sister, is traveling to Merida, Mexico for school studies. She will be in Mexico for two and a half months. Linsey is one year from graduating from an anthropology degree. She says "I am very excited to go to Mexico!" Linsey has been to Mexico many times and has loved every one of her trips. "We all love her and hope that she gets home very safely," says Linsey's aunt, Dawn Harsh. We hope you have fun watching this video and we are sorry for the constant shaking (we were all a little nervous at the airport). God bless Linsey Cory!
Reporter: Jessica C
Editor: Carley L
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Random picture
Since we haven't posted anything in a while, we saw fit to give you all this lovely picture, straight from the library rejects cart.
Monday, April 20, 2009
High School Musical Play
Last week Tecumseh Youth Theatre put on productions of High School Musical. It was shown on April 17th, 18th, and 19th at theTeenter for the Arts. All of the old songs were in the show, as well as some new ones. The shows went very well, and there was even a standing ovation on Sunday! All of the leads did well and would have been heard well to, if it wasn't for some mic troubles. All in all it went very well, and I hope that you enjoyed in if you went to one of the performances.
Written by: Carley L.
Edited by: Jessica C.
Written by: Carley L.
Edited by: Jessica C.
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