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Mark Your Calendar
October 8 - 19 - Book Fair
October 19 - Report cards, MAP scores, and pictures sent home with students
October 19 - TFMS Dance
October 22 - Fidelity Math Day
October 21 - 27 - Kentucky Safe Schools Week
October 22 - 27 - Red Ribbon Week
October 26 - 6th Grade Zoo Field Trip
October 31 - SBDM Meeting in Library @ 3:15PM
Nov 1 - Harlem Wizards @ 6:30PM
November 6 - Election Day - School Closed
November 14 - Faculty Meeting @ 3PM
November 16 - Science Fair
November 21 - Professional Development Day - School Closed
November 22 - Thanksgiving - School Closed
November 23 - No School
November 28 - SBDM Meeting in Library @ 3:15PM
November 29 - Chorus Concert
December 4 - 6th Grade Bank Concert @ 7PM Gym
December 5 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
December 12 - Faculty Meeting @ 3PM
December 13 - Band Concert
December 14 - School Play Day and Evening Performance
December 15 - School Play Evening Performance
December 19 - SBDM Meeting in Library @ 3:15PM
December 21 - January 2 - Winter Break - School Closed
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TFMS Expectations
At Turkey Foot Middle School our students:
Take Responsibility
Follow Directions
Make Safe Choices
Show Respect
Our hallways are Zone Zero from 8:00 - 2:30. |
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New Guidance Office Website!
The guidance office has its own website! Please visit www.tfmsguidance.weebly.com for all the information you need from our Guidance Office. We are gathering information for small groups now, so if you would like for your child to participate in a small counseling group, please CLICK HERE and we will get more information to you. |
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The Kenton County Schools Hotline for Help;
(859) 903-HELP
Call or text message if you or someone you know feels unsafe and needs help.
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Attendance Info
Parents please remember to send in parent and/or doctor notes to cover your child's absence. Students have 3 days to turn in notes upon their return to school from an absence. Please include your child's first and last name and the date of the absence on the note. Students are allowed 9 parent notes per year. |
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Call Command Information
If you miss any part of an "All Call" please push the * button to listen to the message again. |
Do You Know About Grolier On Line?
Turkey Foot provides a database that students can use to research topics for their school assignments. It is a comprehensive source of nonfiction specifically targeted for middle school children. Home access is through this address: http://go.grolier.com
Username: turkeyfoot
Password: grolier
Take advantage of this wonderful resource!
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From our School Nurse
Medication - Any students that need to take medication at school please remember that a medication authorization form needs to be filled out and signed by a doctor and parent before any medication can be given at school. |
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WEATHER INFO
Kenton County Schools'
Cable - Intermedia A 15
WCPO/TVCH9
WLW/AM700 WSTR/TV CH 64
WLW/TVCH5 WAKW/FM93.3 WCKY/AM 1530
WKRC/TV CH12 WOFX/FM92.5 WKID/FM 95.9
WXIX/TV CH 19 WNKR/FM106.7 CINCI.COM
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Library/Media Center News The media center is recycling inkjet and laserjet cartridges from printers. Please bring these items to the front office or the library. This does not include toner cartridges from copiers. Money generated will be used to purchase new books for the library. Thank you.
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Who Can Get Free and
Reduced Meals?
All children in households receiving benefits from Kentucky SNAP, STAP, or TANF can get free meals. Also your children can receive free meals if your household's gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibilitiy Guidelines. You may submit your free and reduced application online at http://freelunch.kenton.kyschools.us or stop by Turkey Foot Middle School Youth Service Center to pick up an application. |
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Celebrating 50 Years of TFMS!
Harlem Wizards vs. Kenton County All-Stars
Thursday, November 1st
6:30PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)
Tickets: $8/students & $10/adults in advance (at TFMS)
$10/$12 at the gate
Don't MIss This Exciting Event!
If you are having trouble seeing the picture above
make sure that blocked features are turned off.
See information at the top of this email.
Students - Today is that last day for the classroom contest! Make sure that your classroom wins!
Click Here for the Wizards Ticket Order Form! |
Early this school year students were introduced to a program called, Rachel's Challenge. This program motivated students to see everyone as valuable and worthy of dignity and respect. When students see the painful scars that their brutal works can leave, the bullying, name-calling and gossip will stop. Rachel's Challenge gives students the skills and desire to make these changes in their culture permanent, while equipping them to reach out to the hurting within their sphere-of-influence. We are looking for students with the desire to make changes at TFMS to join our club, Friends of Rachel. We encourage you to fill out an application and be the start to our "chain reaction". Please pick up an application in the office. Your completed applications can be returned to Mrs. Holt in room 2401 or your homeroom teacher. |
All new spirit wear is in the office for viewing. Please see the Turkey Foot Middle School website for more information. It's not too early to be thinking about Christmas! www.tfic.webs.com |
Don't forget the dance this month on October 19 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Please remember that costumes must be dress code appropriate. Come out and have great time and support the Youth Service Center who is working the concession stand. All profits from the concession stand are going towards holiday assistance. If you would like to donate candy to sell from the concession stand or a monetary donation, please call Becky Darnell, YSC Coordinator at 859.957.0042 or email becky.darnell@kenton.kyschools.us. |
Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS)
Turkey Foot Middle School is proud to have a successful PBIS plan for our school. This plan incorporates our school wide expectations (TFMS) and our reward program. Students receive consequences for not following our expectations - that's a given but students also receive rewards for demonstrating good behavior. Our plan for the year is even more extensive than in past years.
The Reward Plan includes:
Positive postcards mailed home, Spirit of TFMS Award, Good Student Referrals, Star Student lunch and quarterly reward events.
The quarterly reward events are available to students who have NOT received any of the following:
In-School Suspension, Out-of- School Suspension, Bus Suspension, Office Assigned After School Detention, 2 or more Office Referrals, 2 or more Failing Grades for the Quarter.
Please encourage your children to work towards the Quarterly Rewards Event. One of the events last year was a show by Chinese Acrobats. It was amazing. Our goal is to have 100% participation.
If you have questions or concerns please contact Mr. Cline or Ms. Obermeyer. |
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Youth Service Center News
Holiday Assistance
Any family needing assistance for Christmas please visit the YSC to complete a Holiday Assistance form. Forms are due by November 16th. Please contact Becky Darnell, YSC Coordinator at 859.957.0042.
Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group
Nov. 2, 12-1 pm; Dec. 7, 12-1 pm - Durr Annex, Edgewood If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative's child/children you are not alone! Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child-care is available upon request. No fee. Questions call Becky Darnell, YSC Coordinator at 859.957.0042.
What is KCHIP?
The Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) is free or low-cost health insurance for children. KCHIP is for children younger than 19 who do not have health insurance and whose family income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
We know your children's health is important to you, but you may be facing barriers, like cost or lack of access to coverage through your employer, that prevent the purchase of health insurance. Whatever the reason might be, your family may qualify for coverage through KCHIP.
Children need health insurance. If you think your children may qualify, apply today. Questions call Becky Darnell, YSC Coordinator at 859.957.0042 or go to http://www.kidshealth.ky.gov/en/ for more information.
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Kentucky Safe Schools Week October 21-27
Bullying is widespread across our nation's and Kentucky's schools. Kentucky Center for School Safety wants to encourage every school across Kentucky to participate in Kentucky Safe Schools Week. The theme this year is "BULLYING: Be Part of the Cure"
and emphasizes the part each individual can play in stopping this harmful "disease" from becoming "viral". During this campaign each student and staff member is empowered to become "Part of the Cure" helping to do their part to stop bullying and create a healthy, respectful climate at school.
During this week long observance, a concerted effort will bring together all Kentuckians to improve safety in our schools by educating students, staff and communities about the true definition of bullying, how to be consistent in handling situations that arise and strategies to prevent bullying behavior that can impact the educational process. A pledge, Power Points, lesson plans, interactive websites and school-wide curriculum are available for teachers and a broad range of resources are available for school administrators, parents and community members at www.kysafeschools.org/ssw.php .
We want to encourage all students, educators, parents, and community members to take the online PLEDGE as we celebrate on Friday, October 26!
The online pledge focuses on the letters that spell the word CURE. C -Care, U-Understand, R-Respect, E-Educate, with these four little words are key toward improving the climate in our schools. www.kysafeschools.org/bullycure I pledge to do my part to STOP BULLYING by:
- Caring more; considering others' feelings
- Understanding all; appreciating others' differences - Respecting myself; learning to respect myself and others - Educating others; sharing that I will not bully or allow it
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Red Ribbon Week October 22 - 26
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. This week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education in America. Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe.
Monday - "Team Up Against Drugs"
Spirit Wear - Wear your favorite sport or team jersey.
Tuesday - "I've Got Better Things to Do Than Drugs"
Wear your favorite college, university, or armed forces shirt.
Wednesday - "D.A.R.E Day"
Dare Day - Wear your Dare shirt, create one to wear that day, or just wear red.
Thursday - "Drug Free - I Can Be Anything I Want To Be!"
Dream Career Day - Wear Your What You Will Be In The Future - Teacher, Doctor, Lawyer, Nurse, Principal, Business Leader, etc. |
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Reminder to 6th Grade Parents!
Don't forget the zoo trip on Friday, October 26th!
Thank you, the Comanche, Lakota, and Miami teams |
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Attention Shawnee Parents!
We will begin reading Lois Lowry's The Giver the week of October 22. If you haven't already secured a copy of the novel, please do so. Each student will need his or her own copy.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Dulaney. |
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Sports, Clubs and Activities
Turkey Foot Band
Kenton County All Star Band
Thursday Nov 15 - 7pm - Gymatorium
6th Grade Band Concert
Tues Dec. 4th - 7pm - Gymatorium
7th and 8th grade Band Concert
Thursday Dec. 13th - 7pm - Gymatorium
Attention 7th and 8th Grade band parents-
Practice time accountability begins the week of Oct 15.
Log on today and update your charms account. Questions? See Ms. Levis
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Turkey Foot Football
Turkeyfoot's 8th grade Football team will be in the Middle School Championship this Saturday night . We play CCH's Middle School team at 7:30 at Beechwood.
Come out and support the team!
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Cross Country
This past weekend the Cross Country Team competed in the Boyd Co Classic Cross Country Invitational.
The Girls MS Team placed 1st and 6th Grader Serenity Dowell led the competition to an Individual 1st Place. Others representing were Sydney Hardin, Ali bowen, Macy Borchers, and Libby Blank
The Boys MS Team also placed 1st and was led by 7th Grader Will Schneider who placed 3rd. Others competing were: Mitchell Moore, Drew Hummel, Jake Jones, Jacob Baehner, Jack Walz, Jack McCann Cayleb Dowell, Alexander Hartman and Paul Couch.
The Girls Varsity Team Placed 2nd and Lauren Myfelt led all runners by placing 9th. Other that represented the Dixie Girls Varsity Team were: Jessica Riddle, Lauren Kohlbrand, Ellie Robinson, Katie Varney, Makayla Holub, and Cece Orr.
The Boys Varsity Team placed 1st overall. AJ Plitzuweit placed 7th and Andrew Perry placed 11th.
The boys and girls MS team competed Tuesday in the Northern Kentucky Middle School Regionals. The Girls Team placed 4th overall out of 15 teams and was led by Jessica Riddle who placed 21st. Others representing the girls team was: Lauren Myfelt, Lauren Kohlbrand, Ellie Robinson, Katie Varney, Makayla Holub, Sydney Hardin, Ali Bowen, Serenity Dowell, and Macy Borchers.
The Boys team placed 5th overall out of 15 Teams. 7th Grader AJ Plitzuweit was the individual champion followed by Andrew Perry who placed 3rd. Others competing were: Will Schneider, Drew Hummel, Mitchell Moore, Jackson Hardin, Jake Jones, Jack Walz, Jacob Baehner, and Jack McCann The Girls and Boys MS team will be competing this weekend at the KY Horse Park in the Lexington Catholic Invitational.
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Halloween After School Art
will be the week of October 22!
Click Here For Important Information!
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Would you like to join the 2012-13 Academic Team?
2012-13 Turkey Foot's Academic Team
"Enriching The Lives of Students Through Academic Competition"
Academic Team Schedule 2012-2013 Season Practice
Practice on Tuesdays until 4:15 in room 1115.
(5:15 if students are also participating on Math Team)
Northern Kentucky Academic League (Division 1/Region 13)
Academic team members must qualify for league play by earning points during practices. Names will be posted to Turkey Foot's Activities webpage (www.tfactivities.middlematters.com) one week prior to the match. The teams will change week to week based on points earned. All matches will begin at 4:00pm unless otherwise notified. Parents and guest are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
October 24th- St. Henry @ Turkey Foot (in room 1115)
October 31st- Villa Madonna @ Turkey Foot (in room 1115)
November 7th- St. Pius X @ St. Pius X (Away)
November 14th- Bye
November 28th- Tichenor @ Tichenor (Away)
December 5th - Summit View @ Turkey Foot (in room 1115)
December 12th- Twenhofel @ Turkey Foot (in room 1115)
Governor's Cup
District-Future Problem Solving and Composition: Tuesday, January 15
District-Assessment, Quick Recall: Saturday, January 19
Regional-Future Problem Solving & Composition: Tuesday, January 29
Regional-Assessment, Quick Recall: Saturday, February 2
Governor's Cup State Finals: March 16-18, Galt House, Louisville
6th Grade Showcase
Composition- Tuesday, November 27
Written Assessment & Quick Recall- Saturday, December 1
If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Humphrey at: Dwayne.Humphrey@Kenton.kyschools.us
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Energy Wise
Here are some things you can do to make our planet a better place to live, brought to you by Energy Wise team:
Tip #3 Help move furniture away from radiators, so heat goes
into a room and is not absorbed by the furniture.
Interested in joining the Turkey Foot Energy Wise Team?
Turkey Foot's Energy Wise team is looking for students who are:
- Interested in monitoring energy usage of our school
- Teaching others about how to conserve energy
- Learning about the current technology of our schoolThe Energy Wise team will meet on a bi-monthly basis in room
1224, Mrs. Kocin's room and will last until 4PM. The meeting dates are: November 8,15, December 13, and March 7, 21 and April 4. For more information, contact Mrs. Kocin, Adrienne.kocin@kenton.kyschools.us
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Forensics
Tournament dates:
10 November Marquis at Lafayette
16 November Hosting Concessions at TFMS Dance
17 November Harrison County MS
8 December Ockerman MS
5 January Harrison County MS
12 January Danville HS
19 January LaRue MS/HS Swing
26 January Turkey Foot MS (host)
9 February REGIONALS KHSSL
7-9 March KESDA State Jr. (Overnight)
14-16 March KHSSL State Sr. and Jr @ UK
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Gifted and Talented Leadership Students
The Turkey Foot Middle School Gifted and Talented Leadership students will be involved in a service learning project called Nourish to Flourish. Nourish to Flourish, an Athletes United Foundation program is a non-profit organization created to benefit children in need and provide a way for leaders to team up and combat poverty in their community. Meals may be purchased from a leadership student for $5. The meals will be donated to our area agencies to give to those in need.
Won't you join us in the Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway?
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Infinite Campus Parent Portal
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is open. The parent portal will allow you to view all of your children in the Kenton County School District with one login. It will also allow you to request changes to phone numbers and address information. If you do not have your Parent Portal key and would like to get it set up, please email Valorie Richardson at valorie.richardson@kenton.kyschools.us with your name, your child's name and your phone number. The information will be verified and we will email the portal key back to you. A separate portal key is available to both guardians in the household. |
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Cafeteria News
Breakfast is served daily in all of the Kenton County Schools. The breakfast menu can be found on the district website at www.kenton.kyschools.us. The student price of breakfast is $1.25 which includes the entreee or a cereal choice, fresh fruit or fruit or fruit juice andmilk. Lunches are $2.00. Please don't forget that parents/guardians are expected to pay for student meals on the day the meal is purchased or in advance with cash, check, or on-line with a debit or credit card. The on-line payment system, Mypaymentsplus can be found by going directly to www.mypaymentsplus.com. This year you may submit free and reduced applications online. Go to freelunch.kenton.kyschools.us. If you have any questions about your child's account please feel free to call our Cafeteria Manager, Karen Schmitz at 957-0383. |
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Kenton County Library
The Haunted Library
Friday, October 26th 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Saturday, October 27th 1:00PM - 3:00PM
William E. Durr Library
Free LaRosas Pizza
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Community Events and Activities
Join the Simon Kenton FFA Alumni at Tractor Supply in Florence on Saturday, October 20 for Pet Celebration. Featuring pet adoptions, product specials, and more! All proceeds from the grill out will go to support the FFA agriculture students.
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Sports of All Sorts Winter League
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Learn Bridge In A Day - A Game For All Ages
Saturday, October 20
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Norse-O-Ween
Northern Kentucky University invites you and your family
to an annual Norse-O-Ween Fall Celebration
on Ocboter 25th from 6-8pm at Callahan Hall.
Complete with candy trail and six fun zones!
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