May Edition of the Twality Spotlight
End of the Year - Important Information - PLEASE READ
As the end of the year is quickly approaching, there is important information that we would like you to know. We realize that this is a lot of information, so please feel free to call the main office with any questions at 503.431.5200.
Friday, June 5th - (Alternate Bell Schedule)
Dunk Tank Fundraiser
The Dunk Tank Fundraiser will be held during ALL PE classes. Students can bring money and try to dunk their favorite teacher and principal. The cost is $1.00 for a ball or $5.00 to buy the opportunity to walk up and dunk the teacher! The Snack Shack will be open if students would like to purchase a treat.
Yearbook Distribution and Signing
Yearbooks will be distributed during a modified RV class at 2:12pm. After the distribution, the students will be released to the football field to sign each others yearbook until the end of the day.
There will be a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase on this day. The cost is $30.00. 8th grade students will have the first opportunity to purchase these remaining yearbooks, followed by 7th graders, then 6th graders.
There will be a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase on this day. The cost is $30.00. 8th grade students will have the first opportunity to purchase these remaining yearbooks, followed by 7th graders, then 6th graders.
IMPORTANT: Yearbooks will be held for ALL students who have missing library / text books or past due student fees. Student ledgers were sent home the week of May 4th for students who have outstanding fees. Likewise, a student will not be able to purchase a yearbook unless ALL of their fees are paid (or a payment arrangement has been made). Please call our Bookkeeper, Amy Meisch at 503.431.5203 with any questions or to make a payment arrangement.
6th Grade Pride Assembly
We will showcase the many talented 6th grade students at the assembly. The assembly is held in the Multi-Purpose Room from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend.
8th Grade Party
There is
currently a committee assembled to work on the location and time. We
will be sure to pass along information as soon as it is finalized.
Please check your email for more details next week. Until the details
are revealed, we have a great fundraiser that will benefit the 8th grade
party. GOURMET POPCORN! The fundraiser will run during all lunches
from May 11-15!
Tuesday, June 9th (Alternate Bell Schedule)
7th / 8th Grade Pride Assembly
This event is definitely one of our favorite days at Twality. We will showcase the many talented students and staff at the assembly. The pride assembly is held on the front lawn of the school from 1:20pm-2:55pm. Parents are welcome to attend. (Bring a blanket or lawn chair!)
Locker Clean-Out
All locker contents must be cleared out of student lockers by 4pm on Tuesday. Beginning at 5pm that day, all remaining items will be emptied and combinations will be changed.
Wednesday, June 10th (Alternate Bell Schedule)
Last day of school
The last day of school will be a LATE START WEDNESDAY! School will begin at 9:55am and end at 12:40pm.
Only YEARBOOKS and PENS will be allowed at school on this day. 6th graders may bring field day items (hats, sunglasses, water) to their homeroom. We will collect anything students forget they couldn't bring. Students will receive a sticker to place on their items. They may collect it at the same doors they entered from when they leave at 12:40pm.
No bags, backpacks, hats or skateboards will be allowed on the last day.
ALL doors to the building will be locked until 9:35am. Students will enter the building only by their grade level assigned door.
6th graders - Door by Orchestra Room
7th graders - Commons Door
8th graders - Front Doors
Information will be out soon about the 8th grade promotion on Wednesday, June 10th. Please check your email for details.
The Twality Springfest Auction was a HUGE success!
A BIG thank you for your support of our online auction. We met our goal of raising over $7000 for Twality. Your generous donations and participation made this event so successful. We cannot do these events without support and we are so lucky to have our Twality staff and community rallying for our cause. We want to express our gratitude for your help in fundraising so we can support important programs at Twality.
-Twality PSO
Twality Web Leaders Give Back!
On Tuesday, April 28th, the 8th Grade
WEB Leaders volunteered their time to stay after school and plant over 100
flowers in front of Twality. This was
made possible by the generous donation of flowers from Al’s Garden Center in
Sherwood. The students had a great time
beautifying the school.
2016 East Coast / Washington DC Trip
Current 7th Grade Families: If you are interested in sending your child on a trip of a lifetime, consider the East Coast / Washington DC trip, June 2016. This trip is 8 days / 7 nights from Boston to NY to Philadelphia / Amish Country / Gettysburg to Washington DC. Your child will walk in the same places as many of the historical figures of American History have walked. We will see where Paul Revere rode, where laws are made and the Liberty Bell. We will see a play on Broadway, visit the 9/11 Memorial and the Statue of Liberty, to only name a few. This is an educational trip disguised as fun!
Contact Sarah Waddell for more information or go to www.twalitydc.weebly.com for more information. swaddell@ttsd.k12.or.us or 503.431.5226
Treble Choir and Concert Choir Earn Gold Awards at Choir Festivals!
Congratulations to the Treble Choir and Concert Choir for earning Gold awards at their choir festivals in April. The Gold award is reserved for choirs that earn a "1" on their evaluation from certified judges from the American Choral Directors Association. A "1" is the highest level a choir can achieve at these events (scored from 1 down to 5). The awards will be displayed in the choir room by the end of May.
Treble Choir performed at Marylhurst University on April 24th. Concert Choir performed at the Alder Creek Middle School Choir Invitational on April 30th. One judge awarded Concert Choir a "1+" for their outstanding performance,. Congratulations to both the Treble Choir and Concert Choir!!
Oregon Writing Festival
On Saturday, May 2, 8th grade Language Arts teacher, Karen Johnson, took forty-three 7th and 8th graders from Twality joined 700 other top writers from around the state for the 31st annual Oregon Writing Festival at Portland State University. Students shared their own stories, participated in two writing workshops, and enjoyed a presentation of Graham Salisbury, award winning author of Under the Blood-red Sun, Eyes of the Emperor, Night of Howling Dogs, and many other kid favorites. Authors April Henry and Jane Kurtz spoke to other grade levels, although Twality kids were able to meet them.
Thank you to the Twality PSO for providing the bus and some scholarships. Thanks also to the 7th and 8th ELA teachers who donated a day of their weekend to make this special event possible. "Best field trip ever," and "Best day of my life!" were two enthusiastic comments overheard by teachers. Our students represented Twality with talented writing and exemplary behavior.
Thank you to the Twality PSO for providing the bus and some scholarships. Thanks also to the 7th and 8th ELA teachers who donated a day of their weekend to make this special event possible. "Best field trip ever," and "Best day of my life!" were two enthusiastic comments overheard by teachers. Our students represented Twality with talented writing and exemplary behavior.
Summer Sports Camps
Tigard High Volleyball Camp
Tigard Cubs - Grade 3-8
Tigard Cubs - Grade 3-8
July 13 - July 16
10:00am-12:00pm
10:00am-12:00pm
Tigard High Intermediate Camp
Incoming Freshmen
Incoming Freshmen
July 13 - July 16
1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost of the camp is $75.00
Questions?? Call Rob Coelho at 503.579.8941 or rcoelho@ttsd.k12.or.us
Questions?? Call Rob Coelho at 503.579.8941 or rcoelho@ttsd.k12.or.us
Tualatin High Soccer Camp
June 22-26 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $75.00
June 22-26 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $75.00
For questions about soccer camp, please contact Kale Dwight at kdwight@ttsd.k12.or.us
Tigard High Tennis Camp
Beginning Tennis for ages 9-12
Monday & Wednesday from 11am-12pm
$22.00 per session
Junior Intensive Tennis Development for ages 12-18
Monday-Thursday 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm
$75.00 per session
Session #1 - June 15-18
Session #2 - June 22-25
Session #3 - June 29-July 2
To Register call 503.867.1764
Tualatin High School 8th Grade Parents
The Tualatin High School PackBackers, the Athletic Booster Club, is looking for a few good men and women! The current Board of Directors is accepting nominations through May 27, 2015 for Board positions for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are interested in joining the group that supports the TuHs Athletic Program, or you would like to nominate someone for a Board position, the Concessions Committee is in need of some enthusiastic volunteers next fall. (This committee is responsible for managing the most profitable PackBacker fundraiser, and many hand are needed to support its continued success). PackBacker elections will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at the Annual Meeting (stay tuned for more details on this). More information about the PackBackers can be found on the PackBacker website. One on the site, click "Contact" to email questions or nominate someone.
May / June 2015 Events
May 4-8 - TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
Thursday, May 7 - One Act Plays - 7pm
May 11-15 - 7th Grade Smarter Balanced Testing
Tuesday, May 12 - Site Council Meeting - 8:05am-8:35am
Tuesday, May 12 - Site Council Meeting - 8:05am-8:35am
Wednesday, May 13 - ASA Tennis Jamboree at Fowler - 3:45pm
Wednesday, May 13 - PSO Meeting in the Library - 7pm
Thursday, May 14 - ASA Volleyball Jamboree at Fowler - 3:45pm
Wednesday, May 13 - PSO Meeting in the Library - 7pm
Thursday, May 14 - ASA Volleyball Jamboree at Fowler - 3:45pm
Friday, May 15 - OSU Field Trip with Mr. Marquez
May 18-22 - 8th Grade Smarter Balanced Testing
Tuesday, May 19 - 5th Grade Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, May 20 - ASA Soccer Jamboree at Hazelbrook - 3:45pm
Thursday, May 21 - ASA Basketball Jamboree at Hazelbrook - 3:45pm
Thursday, May 21 - ASA Basketball Jamboree at Hazelbrook - 3:45pm
Friday, May 22 - 6th Grade OMSI Field Trip for Bostwick, Young, Scholte, Taylor
Monday, May 25 - NO SCHOOL - Happy Memorial Day!
Tuesday, May 26 - Pride Assembly Auditions
Wednesday, May 27 - Tigard Jazz Night at Tigard High School - 7:30pm
Thursday, May 28 - Fowler Mile at Fowler Middle School - 10:15am-12:30pm
Friday, May 29 - Civil War Presentation - 9am-3:30pm
Tuesday, June 2 - Orchestra Concert - Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 3 - Choir Concert - Commons - 7pm
Thursday, June 4 - Oaks Park Field Trip - Rupp, Montplaisir, Clark, Eto, Puhl
Thursday, June 4 - 7th/8th Grade Band Concert - THS Auditorium - 6:30pm
Friday, June 5 - 6 Grade GEO BEE - Multi-Purpose Room - 9am-11am
Friday, June 5 - Dunk Tank during all PE classes - 9am-2:15pm
Friday, June 5 - Yearbook Distribution and Signing 2:12pm-3:35pm
Friday, June 5 - Dunk Tank during all PE classes - 9am-2:15pm
Friday, June 5 - Yearbook Distribution and Signing 2:12pm-3:35pm
Monday, June 8 - 6th Grade Pride Assembly - 2pm-3:30pm
Monday, June 8 - 8th Grade Party - Time and Location TBD
Tuesday, June 9 - 7th / 8th Grade Pride Assembly - Front Lawn 1:35pm-2:55pm
Wednesday, June 10 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Information will be out soon!
Tuesday, June 9 - 7th / 8th Grade Pride Assembly - Front Lawn 1:35pm-2:55pm
Wednesday, June 10 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Information will be out soon!
