Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools

Hi Families: TCES/ SEC will hold its fourth annual spelling bee on Friday, January 17th starting at 8:30am. Classroom spelling bees were held the week of January 6th, and one to two students from each class will participate in the school spelling bee. If your child participates in the school spelling bee, you are welcome to come watch, you’ll just need to check in with the office as usual. You will also have the option to watch the bee via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95398559484?pwd=CZ1emhldRZyPahDDZd6SLQIT5yo33B.1 or use Zoom Meeting ID: 953 9855 9484 with a Passcode: Tigers Our school spelling champion will represent us in the El Paso Spelling Bee. The winner of THAT bee will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will be in the late spring of 2025 in National Harbor, Maryland. Please note that during the school competition, students will be given words randomly, without regard for age or grade. The spelling bee is single elimination; the last speller remaining in the competition is the winner. For more information about the Scripps program, for study tips, and for reading lists, please visit www.spellingbee.com Thea Storz Art Teacher tstorz@torcschools.net

TCMSD would like to inform you of a nationwide PowerSchool data breach we are investigating for any potential data that may have been accessed or compromised Click the following link for the English: https://5il.co/34std Click the following link for the Spanish: https://5il.co/34ste

Due to freezing temperatures and anticipated icy road conditions TCMSD will be on a 2-hour delay. The roads to Winston have not been serviced. As result, the bus to Winston will not run. If your student is impacted by this, please notify the office for an excused absence.

Please join us next Wednesday, January 15, for an informational meeting. We will be discussing the districts need to build a new middle school and what it takes to get there. Snacks will be provided.

Tomorrow is forecasted for continued snowfall. TCMSD has made the decision to close schools tomorrow, January 9th. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe and warm

Due to ongoing icy conditions and the safety of our students and staff, we have made the decision to move from a 2-hour delay to a full snow day today. While there is not a significant amount of snowfall, the roads are freezing, and temperatures are not rising as anticipated. These conditions make travel unsafe for buses and personal vehicles. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your support as we navigate these uncommon weather challenges. Please stay safe and warm, and we will provide updates as needed regarding tomorrow’s schedule.

🚨 Two-Hour Delay for TCMSD Classes on Wednesday, January 8th 🚨 Due to forecasted very low temperatures tomorrow morning, TCMSD will begin classes on a two-hour delay (10am) on Wednesday, January 8th. This decision is made to ensure the safety of students waiting at bus stops in freezing conditions. Stay warm and thank you for your understanding. Updates will be shared as needed on our website and social media channels.

TCMSD will be closed December 23rd through January 3rd. First day back for staff: January 6th First day back for students: January 8th

🎉 Congratulations to T or C Middle School and Sierra Elementary Complex! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that both schools have officially exited school improvement status! This milestone reflects the incredible dedication and hard work of our teachers, staff, and students. Their commitment to growth, perseverance, and excellence has made this achievement possible. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and look forward to continued success!

We Value Your Feedback: TCMSD 25-26 Pre-K Survey We Value Your Feedback: TCMSD 25-26 Pre-K Survey- Begins 12/13/2024- Ends, 4/1/2025 Directions: Your input is incredibly valuable to us! Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the TCMSD 2025-2026 Pre-K Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GFM8CPL The feedback you provide will play a critical role in shaping and planning our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year. We deeply appreciate your time and effort in sharing your thoughts, as they help us better serve our students and community. Thank you for your participation and support!

Your feedback is critical as we evaluate new science curriculum options for the upcoming 25-26 school year. Please visit our Central Office (910 Date Street) to review the textbook options and share your insights to guide our adoption process. Thank you for contributing to this important decision! Survey Begins Monday, December 16, 2024 – Ends, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

Book Vending Machine Donation

Reminder: No School tomorrow November 5th.

Central Office had a great time trick or treating at the elementary schools today. We hope everyone has a safe, spooky, and fun-filled Halloween!

A book vending machine has a profound impact on literacy by making reading exciting and accessible for students. It encourages a love for reading by allowing children to choose their own books, fostering a sense of ownership and enthusiasm for reading. When students earn tokens through positive behavior, it reinforces the joy of learning and helps build lifelong reading habits—both key predictors of reading proficiency and academic success. A big THANK YOU to Molina Health Care for donating the Book Vending Machine to Arrey Elementary. THANK YOU to Steve Buckley and Rebecca Dow of the T or C Rotary Club for the books and connecting TCMSD with Molina Health Care!

REMINDER! Arrey Elementary School together with Sierra County will be holding a TRUNK or TREAT family event TOMORROW, Wednesday, 10/30/24. Begins at 5PM. Candy for trick or treaters, resources and information available, including FREE vaccinations. ¡RECORDATORIO! Arrey Elementary School juento con el Condado de Sierra llevarán a un evento familiar TRUNK o TREAT MAÑANA, miércoles 30/10/24. Comienza a las 5 p.m. Dulces para jóvenes, recursos e información disponibles, incluidas vacunas GRATUITAS.

Tiger Volleyball wins 3 .... Tiger Sweep! Congratulations Tiger Volleyball!

Tigers for the Win! Congratulations Tiger Football!

2024-2025 Bus Routes and Times have been updated on our website. https://www.torcschools.net/page/transportation. If you requested assistance with your Bus Number, Online Forms have been updated with your Bus #. We have added and modified some of the stops from the original form. Please log into your parent portal, to check busing information and if you still require assistance, please contact Transportation Department at 575-894-8156 Note: PIckup and Dropoff times are estimated, you should allow for 10 minutes before or after the listed time.

Updating and Verifying your students information is required yearly for student registration You can visit enroll.torcschools.net to update online On Site enrollment will be July 17th & 18th, 8am to 3pm Note: SEC enrollment will be at TCES due to construction