TMS 8th graders completed another milestone in the NC Career Development Plan by working on high school course planning. Topsail High School counselors and the THS career development coordinator visited classes to talk about how high school is different from middle school, tips for success, and to help students plan high school electives. Students stored their plans in a high school career development Google classroom so the plans can roll up with them. Ask them to show you their plan!
Congratulations to the 6th , 7th and 8th grade bands as well as our Handbell Chime Club for their great performances last night in our Holiday Concert.
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Thank you. Go Pirates.
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TMS 6th graders worked on timelines in ELA classes.
TMS would like to extend our thoughts/prayers to the family of Ms. Fennell. She was an integral member of the TMS family for 20+ yrs. Please speak to your student about this loss. TMS will address this as a school during student news on 12.6. Thank you.
Topsail middle school would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Ms. Fennell. She was an integral member of the Topsail Middle school family for over 20 yrs and will be missed. TMS will be working with local agency partners to provide support for students and staff as we navigate this together. Please speak to your student this evening about this loss. We will be addressing this as a school tomorrow morning on the Student news. Thank you. Go Pirates.
We're excited to kick off our next novel, The Phantom Tollbooth, with a special 'Book Tasting ' event!
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🌟 Student Spotlight: Victoria! 🌟
Victoria, an 8th-grade student at Topsail Middle, has been recognized by her ELA teacher, Laura Nicholson, for her kindness, perseverance, and what she calls "academic grit." Victoria embodies a never-give-up attitude, tackling challenges head-on and showing courage in her learning journey.
What sets Victoria apart is her selflessness. Without being asked, she has become a mentor to a classmate who needs extra guidance. She balances her own work with helping her friend stay on task, showcasing care and leadership that positively impacts her class.
Here’s a little more about Victoria:
🥩 Favorite food: Steak
🌊 Favorite color: Teal
💃 Hobbies: Dance—Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical at Point Your Toes studio
🐾 Pets: 4 bunnies, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 leopard gecko!
🦴 Interesting fact: She broke the same leg twice!
Thank you, Victoria, for inspiring us with your perseverance, kindness, and dedication to helping others! 💛💙
Topsail Middle School students had an amazing author visit with Scott Reintgen today! Thanks to the NC Arts Council- Grassroots Arts Program Grant for helping to make it happen.
We hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. Here is the Topsail Times for the week of 12/1/24.
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To our entire TMS community. Happy Thanksgiving!
7th grade Earth and Environmental students have been studying Kepler's laws of planetary motion. This activity addressed the concept of barycenter, which is the center of mass between two objects in outer space. They used play-doh to simulate two celestial objects and increased the mass on one side to observe how it changed the barycenter as well as the orbit of the objects.
TEACHER TUESDAY - Joseph Altergott, Career Exploration Teacher at Topsail Middle School🌟👨🏫
Mr. Altergott teaches grades 6-8 at Topsail Middle School and is in his third year of teaching. His journey into education began with coaching high school sports, where he discovered a passion for helping students and thriving in an educational environment. 🏈📚
His favorite subject to teach is Exploring Careers and Employment. With topics that change weekly, he especially enjoys seeing students interact with VR headsets to explore various careers. Witnessing their curiosity and excitement is a highlight for him. 🎮💼
Among his accomplishments, Mr. Altergott was proud to be named Pender County CTE Teacher of the Month last October. Another special teaching moment for him is when past students recognize him and take the time to say hello. 🌟
Outside the classroom, Mr. Altergott loves spending time at home with his family, watching football, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. He’s also a fan of both sports and video games. At home, he shares his life with Belle, a beloved Chihuahua. 🐾
His dream travel destination is taking his family to a football game in Chicago, a trip he hopes to make someday. 🏟️
Mr. Altergott lives by the motto, “Yesterday is over, focus on today,” a philosophy that guides his commitment to his students and inspires him to make each day meaningful. 💡
6th grade students mummified apples during their study of Ancient Egypt!
Our 8th graders took a field trip to Heide Trask High School for the “Fall Into Your Future” Career Fair today. Our students got invaluable experience with local employers and the opportunity to learn about different careers from others!
The Theta chapter of NC Delta Kappa Gamma, an International society for Women Educators is pleased to award a $500 grant to Nan Gadek for her project proposal Empowering Creativity with 3D Printing. Her proposal demonstrates a unique strategy for meeting the needs of her students.
Students in Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Dinkins class created a Thankful Tree to show what they are thankful for this holiday season.
