November Edition of the Twality Spotlight!

November Edition 

Twality Spotlight!

Student and Staff Safety Training at 
Twality Middle School

As part of a statewide initiative to adopt common school safety practices, Tigard-Tualatin School District implemented Standard Response Protocols for initial staff and student actions in the event of an emergency at all of our schools.

Standard Response Protocols include four actions: Evacuate, Shelter, Lock Out and Lock Down. Each protocol has been taught and practiced during the months of September and October and will continue to be practiced throughout the year.

We encourage you to view the training materials presented to students in Rendezvous and discuss the importance of taking training activities seriously with your students. It is our intention to prepare for an emergency situation without raising the level of anxiety for you, our students and our staff.

Standard Response Protocols are adopted universally in Colorado schools and across the country. Standard Response Protocols are developed by the “I love u guys,” foundation. Additional details can be found by clicking here.

Our next safety drill will be on Tuesday, November 25th.

If you have questions about Standard Response Protocols, please e-mail Associate Principal, John Wayland (jwayland@ttsd.k12.or.us) for additional information.

THANK YOU VOTERS! 

Tigard-Tualatin voters have renewed the district's Local Option Levy. Unofficial returns have the measure passing by more than 70% of the vote! It is not a new or additional tax. It continues the existing levy that was originally approved by voters in 2000 and renewed in 2004 and 2008.  

 The Local Option will:

-        Provide funding for approximately 70* classroom teachers and the     classroom programs provided by the expiring levy; 

-        Protect class sizes from increasing;

-        Provide approximately $6M* in 2015-16; 

-        Continue the existing levy rate (which cannot exceed $1 per $1,000 of assessed value) for another five years.  The exact amount varies from property to property.  For a home assessed at the maximum rate (above), the cost would continue to be $200 per year or about $16.67 per month.

Do you need some help for the Holidays?

Tualatin Family Resource Center is coordinating Christmas/holiday assistance again this year.  Applications are in the main office and need to be turned in no later than November 14.  If you have question feel free to call Rachel Rivera 503-431-5189 or Cindy Villanueva 503-431-5195.

Twality Middle School's Spring Musical 

                      

The show will be March 5, 6, and 7 at Tigard High School.

Auditions are Nov. 17th, 18th and 19th.

Callbacks are Nov 20th.

Auditions are open to the entire student body.  Students must fill out an audition packet in order to audition.  Please pick those up from Mrs. Thielen, Mr. Lee or Ms. Muehleck.  Forms are due Nov. 12th.

Break a leg!!

Outdoor School was a great success!

We had about 300 students attend Outdoor School this year.  We went to Camp Trickle Creek and Camp Cedar Ridge.  Yes, it was a little wet this year for our campers, but they didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits.  

Twality's Annual Food Drive

 Starry Nights and Holiday Lights! 

 

Our choir will be performing at the Starry Nights and Holiday Lights on December 5th in downtown Tualatin at The Lake at Tualatin Commons.  Please come and support our wonderful choir as we kick off the holiday season. 

November's Upcoming Events! 

November 6 - ASA Volleyball Jamboree @ Fowler 3:45pm-5:00pm

November 6 - ASA activities end.  Winter ASA forms will be available

                     mid December  

November 7 - End of the 1st Quarter
November 10 - No School - Teacher Workday
November 11 - No School - Happy Veteran's Day
November 14 - Chill Ride to Cold Stone for Magazine Sale Winners!
November 17-24 - Musical Auditions 3:45pm-7:15pm
November 17-25 - Annual Food Drive - Thank you for your support!
November 17 - Report cards mailed home
November 20 - Common Core Night in Spanish - Commons - 6pm

November 21 - Honor Roll Breakfast
November 21 - Jazz Band Dance and Dessert Night - Twality Commons - 6pm

November 22 - Barnes and Noble Book Fair at Bridgeport

November 27-28 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving
December 1 - No School - Teacher Work Day
December 3 - Orchestra Concert - Twality Commons - 7pm
December 4 - 7th / 8th Grade Band Concert - Tigard High - 7pm
December 4 - 8th Grade EXPLORE test