Weekly Happenings at TJMS

General Announcements
(scroll down for important information and upcoming activities)

Basketball

Games

February 7 ~ Meadowlark, boys home, girls away
February 9 ~ 8th grade girls home vs. Paisley, Boys at Paisley,
7th grade girls at NW vs. Hanes

Practice
Monday and Friday: girls early, boys late
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Patriot Baseball 2017
Tryouts will be Saturday, February 4, starting at 10am at Reagan High School. Please arrive around 9:30am to sign in and warm-up.
6-8 grades can tryout to play. There will be a 14 man roster and 4 practice players. Fees for players selected will be $175 and will need to be paid first practice. Students will need at least a C average for the first semester to be eligible to play.
For more information email bdaniels8@triad.rr.com
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February 8 ~ Early Release
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Spirit Days
(sponsored by student council)
February 7 ~ America Day
February 9 ~ Blackout Day
February 14 ~ Jersey Day
February 16 ~ Pink Day
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Give a Kid a Coat
Please bring any used coats to donate to this wonderful cause now thru February 6th.
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International Culture Club will meet on Tuesdays in Trailer 5
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Multimedia/Stars Club will meet on Tuesdays in room 012
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Art Club will be on Wednesdays in room 113
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Yearbook - Wednesdays room 105
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NAL - Wednesdays
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Creative Writing Club ~ Thursdays room 001
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Chess Club - Thursdays
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Middle School Choice Timeline

If you are interested in attending a school different than your residential school, you must apply during this timeline. Choice begins on Monday, February 20 and ends on Friday, March 3.
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High School Choice Timeline
If you are interested in attending a high school different from your assigned residential high school you must apply during the choice period. This begins February 13 and ends on February 24. Applications are available on the WSFCS website under Student Assignment beginning February 13.

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Are you interested in attending the Early College of Forsyth? Applications are due by February 15. Visit the ECF website for more information. Upcoming Informational Sessions: January 10 at 4pm, January 12 at 4pm and January 17 at 4pm. Ardmore Hall (2nd floor), room 216. Informational Sessions are limited to 30 people per session. Please RSVP (336)757-3290 to reserve your spot.

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Girls Soccer Tryouts ~ March 2-3
Boys and Girls Track Tryouts ~ March 2-3
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   Winter Weather Schedule Changes

When there is a change in the school schedule due to winter weather, school system closings or delays will be announced multiple ways 6am that day. Announcement options include:
1. Informational phone calls made to parents
(make sure your contact info is up-to-date)
2. Our district website, www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us
3. Social Media: Facebook ~ Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Twitter ~ WS/FC Schools
4. Local television and radio stations
(ABC/WXLV ~45, CBS/WFMY ~ 2, Fox/WGHP ~ 8, NBC/WXII ~ 12, WS/FCS Cable ~ 2

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Mark your calendar for the 8th grade dance: Friday, March 17, 7-9. Only TJMS students are able to attend.
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Reminder to tryout for any sports programs at TJMS you must have a current physical, concussion form and proof of insurance on file.
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Monday is a B day!