Reading Month Contest Rules

READING MONTH GOES DTV
though not Hi-Def

Every day a new contest.
Every correct entry is rewarded.
Win Cash!

Watch the clue video every day
AND ENTER!!!
Video will also be on the newsblog.
http://tms-news.blogspot.com

Put your answer on 1/4 sheet of paper
from the recycling bin!
Include your FULL NAME and Teacher or Section.
Only recycled paper will be accepted.

Bring your entry in by 7:45 the next day.

Cash Drawing every Friday.

Writing is Wacky!

Today in writing we did a lot, as usual. We did our DOL (Daily Oral Language), then some handwriting. Sometimes we do our Daybooks, in which we write about different topics. Right now, we are working on some music people like Woody Guthrie and B. B. King. The Daybook includes both reading and writing.

For DOL, all we do is correct sentences, then write them in the correct way. It is important to listen and make the appropriate corrections. If you don't, you won't have the correct information for the test we have on Friday, which is about the same corrections. We do this to help us write and speak correctly.

In handwriting, we occasionally take time to practice writing in cursive, but not very often. This is what we do in my writing class with Mrs. Harrison.

Reporter: Paige S.
Editor: Mrs. M

Maddie's Story

The Green Team got to make a difference in someone’s life, a baby girl named Maddie. This reporter heard about Maddie at Appleumpkin. She has a rare skin disorder called Congenital Pigmented Nevus (CPN). She was with her family who was selling raffle tickets to help pay for a surgery which is not covered by insurance.

After meeting Maddie, a couple of class members asked Mr. Palmer if we could help. He knew about her because her parents had been his students. When he agreed, we started collecting change, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and sometimes dollars. Altogether, the Green Team raised $211.94 to put towards Maddie’s surgery.

On January, 20th, Maddie went to Chicago on a train. The surgery was at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Maddie’s Doctor was Dr. Bauer. He looks like a lot of fun! The surgery took about two hours to put in the tissue expanders.

Our team is pleased and happy that we could do something to help. If you would like further information, or maybe help with a donation, go to www.helpmaddie.org

Reporter: Brianna W.
Editor: Mrs. M., Renee A.
Photographs courtesy of www.helpmaddie.org

Do you hear wedding bells?

Mrs. Gross, a 5th grade teacher and Mr. Keyser, a 6th grade teacher, became husband and wife on December 20, 2008 late in the afternoon. They got married at the Church of Christ in Tecumseh. The wedding was a full mass and the couple decided on having family and friends at the wedding. Mr. Keyser's daughters were the bride's maids and one of his friends was the best man. Mrs. Gross's sister was the maid of honor and her sons were grooms men. Mrs. Gross wore a beautiful ivory dress, with lots of beading and a lace train.

The reception was at the Pines Banquet Hall in Tecumseh. The newly weds didn't do what most couples do at receptions. They didn't shove cake in each other's faces, but Mrs. Keyser did put a little dab of frosting on Mr. Keyser's head.

HAVE A GREAT LIFE TOGETHER MR. AND MRS. KEYSER!!

Reporter: Kelsey B.

Editor: Renee A. , Jessica C.

Cupid's Comin' to Town

The Builders' Club will soon be holding a Valentines dance! There will be lots of decorations and anyone, 6-8th grade, can get in for a fee. You can buy refreshments like Valentine inspired treats, boxes of candy, and mints. The dance will be held on Friday, February 13th from 7-9:30 PM. The will be Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band, basketball, pictures, a ticket raffle, and of course, dancing!

The Builders' Club will also be holding Crush sales. You can buy Valentine heart suckers for 50 cents, Airheads for 25 cents, and Pixi Stix for 25 cents. You can buy things for yourself, your friends, or your crush! This can be anonymous if you'd like. Sales start January 28th and end February 6th. You can buy them during lunch.

Reporter: Carley L.
Photographer: Carley L.
Editors: Renee A. Jessica C.