Welcome Future Titans!2014 ~ 2015

Graduating Class of 2021

Campus Leaders

Mrs. Barker, Principal

Mrs. McCormick, Assistant Principal

Mr. Parkman, Assistant Principal

Middle School...

oCertainly this is a time of mixed emotions.

oExpectations change dramatically.oThere are more teachers…7 or 8 instead

of 1 or 2.

oHomework may require more time. oPrioritizing multiple tasks.

30 Years of Research…Home involvement in schooling has a

POSITIVE impact on youngster’s attitudes, aspirations, and achievement.

One of the most effective ways to increase student achievement…

is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

Proud to be a Titan!Clubs and Teams that make Tidwell

the BEST school in the universe!

Link Leaders

NJHS

Top Titan

UIL Teams

Art Club Consumer Science IIYearbook

Band Orchestra Choir

Athletics TennisSpanish

Cheerleader Destination Imagination

Student Council

Titan New Crew

Theatre Production

One Act Play

Varsity Band

Tidwell Band performing at football game.

Include classes that at full capacity:

Monday, May 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm is next available date for instrument selection.

Brahams Orchestra

Students who study music outperform non-music students on achievement tests in reading and math. Because of their study in music, their skills are better in reading, anticipating, memory, listening, forecasting, recall and concentration.

B. Friedman, “An Evaluation of the Achievement in Reading and Arithmetic of Pupils in School Instrumental Music Classes.”

TidwellChoir

Showcasing some

phenomenal voices!

Click icon to add picture

Duesterheft’s class ROCKS!

6th grade ELA proud of their hard work!

Tidwell Titan Mascot

We’ve got spirit; yes, we do!We’ve got spirit; how about you!?

Click icon to add picture

Consumer Science II

Mrs. Wright is always willing to go above and beyond to have her students cater to different events!

Click icon to add picture

Kids were doing a Socratic Seminar to discuss their opinions about the use of persuasive techniques in the media and its influence on consumers. Mrs. Jenning’s

class

Click icon to add picture

Destination Imagination

DI requires team building, problem solving, and hard work.

And, it pays to be dedicated!Way to go Tidwell DI Team!

2 Teams advanced to state finals!

The Magnificent 7: 1st place Structural, and 1st place instant challenge.Cherry Bombs: 2nd place ImprovisationalTurtle Time: 5th Place StructuralClashing Cheetahs: 7th Place Improvisational S. H. I. E. L. D. : 7th place Scientific

Lady Titan Volleyball

Titan Basketball

Titan Football

Titan Cheerleaders

Tidwell Middle SchoolRegistration Information

2014 – 2015Class of 2021 ~ WHOOP!!!

Registration Forms due

March 6th

8 periods

2 blocked periods for Math and ELA

1 Science, 1 Social Studies

1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)

1 Elective of a Fine Art (Band, Choir or

Orchestra)

1 other Elective (Wheel, Intro to Art or Intro to

Theatre)

*** Each class is 45 minutes for each period ***

~ 4 minutes for passing period ~

6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

~ Math ~Pre AP or On Level

~ Language Arts ~Pre AP, On Level or GT

~ Science ~Pre AP or On Level~ Social Studies ~Pre AP or On Level

Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes

Example of a student’s schedule

Only you and your child can determine this!

What are your child’s strengths?

The amount of extracurricular activities should be

considered.

How important are these classes to your child?

How many Pre AP classes should my child take?

Pre AP Language ArtsSummer Reading

Choose one novel from the following approved district selections:

“Airman” by Eoin Colfer

“Heir Apparent” by Vivian Vande Velde

“A Single Shard” by Linda Park

“Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale

“Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson

Physical

Education

Includes lessons from team sports, individual sports,

aerobic and adventure outdoor

sports

Click icon to add picture

Titan Orchestra String Drive

Book your appointment on line:

Dates/Times:Thursday, February 27th : 6 - 8:30pmTuesday, March 4th: 6 – 8:30 pmThursday, MARCH 20TH: 6 – 8:30 pm

http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/26822

Tidwell Choir

3-4 concerts a yearCommunity performance (Ex: Holiday in the Park)Solo and Ensemble contests

EVERY PERSON HAS A PLACE IN CHOIR!

Electives

Band

Orchestra

Choir

WheelIntro to Theatre Arts

Intro to Art

New friendsNew teachersNew schoolNew YEAR!

Top Secret Tips for Success

Buy a combination lock before school begins and practice opening the lock.

Avoid “Super-sized” backpacks that can carry 50 pounds (Smaller = Better Organization).

Ask your child open-ended questions to learn about their school experiences each day.

Get acquainted and communicate with teachers, administrators, and sponsors.

Highlights to remember…

Stay involved. Monitor your child’s progress. Teach organizational skills daily for the first

few months of school. (Then be prepared to reteach them every year after that!)

Ask questions of administrators and teachers. Don’t wait. Call or e-mail.

Attend school events. Volunteer in school. Communication is major

key to success!!

Learning….Students learn the importance of meeting new people and working

together as a team.

House Bill 5Please view the link to learn more about the exciting new opportunities available for next year’s high school students and for YOU when you enter high school in 3 short years!

http://youtu.be/DMYpsubCtbk

Click icon to add picture

 

#Titanontwitter

Follow the Titans! 

Have a great rest of the year!

See you in August!!

Follow us on Twitter!

#Titantwitter

Check it out:

www.Greatschools.net www.Schoolfamily.com www.internet4classrooms.com www.scholastic.com www.ed.gov/parents www.kidshealth.org www.parentingteens.about.com www.schoolcounselor.orgww.nmsa.org