Turner Middle School

Don't miss out on a HOME Volleyball game today versus Chapel Hill Middle School today at 5 PM. Digital Tickets on GoFan. *Cards, Apple Pay, and Android Pay Accepted*

8th grade Parents and students, mark your calendar for the College, Career, and Magnet Fair for 9/30/24 at 6 PM. You can find out information about the county Magnet programs.

Happy Labor Day, Turner Family. This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON TUESDAY. See you Wednesday.

This week we celebrated two wonderful teammates’ birthdays. Happy birthday to Ms. Bagby and Ms. Gray. You are truly the heartbeat of the school.

Friday, we celebrated college football kickoff weekend. We have had a great 1st month.

Make sure to get your snacks during connections at Fresh Air Friday. Cash, Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay.

Volleyball Fans, our team travels to Factory Shoals MS this THURSDAY at 5 PM. Get your digital tickets on GoFan. **No Cash Accepted ** https://gofan.co/event/1606087?schoolId=GA74052

Wednesday is Day. A few of our staff members represented their Fraternity or Sorority. Students were able to ask great questions to learn about the Divine 9.

Football Fans, today we take on Factory Shoals MS at 6:30 PM (at New Manchester HS). Make sure to get your DIGITAL TICKETS on GoFan. *No Cash Accepted** https://gofan.co/event/1604244?schoolId=GA74052

Congratulations to our student of the week, Rachel Moreno - Rachel is an 8th grader and was selected by Ms. Rubi Perla. When asked about Rachel, Ms. Perla stated, “I chose Rachel Moreno. Rachel is constantly offering her help to me. She is nothing short of a great student. She is always visiting me and letting me know what's going on in the 8th grade. She is just at the beginning of achieving all the things she has planned for herself. I enjoy watching her grow and dedicate time to her success. Her visits are something I look forward to every day.”

Congratulations to our student of the week, Neveah Clark - Neveah is a 7th grader and was selected by Ms. Loretta Crowder. When asked about Neveah, Ms. Crowder stated, “Nevaeh Clarke comes up to me every time she is in the cafeteria and says, hi Mrs Loretta. She is a sweet girl and is always polite. Her kindness makes my day everytime I see her.”

Congratulations to our student of the week, Carter Robinson - Carter is a 6th grader and was selected by Mr. Arpan Arora Kanthi. When asked about Carter, Mr. Kanthi stated, “Carter has done a great job with his consistency in learning and meeting the expectations. I admire his eagerness to learn new ways to solve problems as well as help his peers.”

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Rubi Perla Iglesias - Hey, my name is Rubi Perla. This is my second year at Turner and I cannot begin to explain how much I love it. I am currently the media clerk and the assistant basketball coach. I am currently in school pursuing my bachelors degree in early childhood education and plan on teaching it in High school. I have been working with children of all ages for the past five years and initially, education was not something I wanted to pursue. Five years ago I accepted a job at a daycare center and fell in love with helping shape little minds.

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Loretta Crowder - I started in the school system in 2001 and got hired in 2004. I have 4 children that came to Turner and have all graduated. I have 7 granddaughters and the 7th was born August 20, 2024. I love the beach and nature. I have seen many kids go through Turner, and I love hearing that they graduated. Let's ROCK this school year!!

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Arpan Arora Kanthi - Special Educator at Turner Middle School My name is Arpan Arora Kanthi I work as a special educator at Turner Middle School, I passionately supports students with diverse learning needs. With a Master's degree in Education (SEND) from the University of Huddersfield, UK,I love to use my innovative teaching strategies that transform math learning into a joyful experience for my students. My unique approach not only helps them overcome challenges but also instills a love for learning. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and I take pride in celebrating their progress and achievements in the classroom.

Parents and Students, please enjoy this week's edition of This Week At The T - Issue 305.

This Week at "The T" - 305 Issue 305: August 26 - September 8, 2024 (2-Week Edition)

Parents and Students, please join us for a VIRTUAL session that will share best practices to help with organization and homework. MONDAY at 5:30 PM via google meet. meet.google.com/frq-njph-vpy

Students, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for international travel! The deadline to submit your essay is FRIDAY, August 30, 2024. Here is the submission link. https://forms.gle/QMHAwHYttkDdA71DA

Come shop with us or come sell all of the things you found during spring cleaning or summer organizing in place. Sell items of value that you no longer need. A spot can be reserved for $20 paid in advance. Tables provided on a first come first served basis while tables last. You may bring your own table. You may also reserve more than one spot. Everyone will be provided a space. While you are at it get some exercise by taking a few laps around our track. We will be having a Walk-A-Thon beginning at 9:00 A.M. There will also be a concert at 1:00 P.M.

Contact Mr. Ferguson at 770 – 651 – 5547 or [email protected] to reserve your spot. Bring your funds by Turner Middle School by August 26, 2024.

WHAT: Yard Sale & Walk-A-Thon

WHERE: TMS TRACK FIELD, 7101 Turner drive, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122

WHEN: September 7, 2024 from at 7:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

HOW: Rent a spot for $20 (checks made payable to TMS Chorus)

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It's GAME DAY for our volleyball team. We will take on Yeager Middle School at HOME. Tickets are $6 on the GoFan App (Linked below), Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. **No Cash Admissions**. The concessions stand will also be open for digital and card payments. https://gofan.co/event/1537948?schoolId=GA7320

At Turner, we call Wednesday our “Future Focus” Day. Our staff members wear shirts that represent colleges, careers, and military branches and have conversations about all the options in the future for our kids. We want them all to be employed, enrolled, or enlisted someday. The future is bright.

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Congratulations to our student of the week Heaven Iyayi - Heaven is a 6th grader and was selected by Ms. Amber Walker. When asked about Heaven, Ms. Walker stated, “Heaven has overcome so many obstacles. She is smart, she works hard and she is capable of achieving greatness.”

Are you Ready for Some Football??? Turner will host Yeager Middle School today at 6:30 PM at Lithia Springs HS. **Digital Tickets ONLY via GoFan. No Cash will be accepted.*** https://gofan.co/event/1537927?schoolId=GA7320

Congratulations to our student of the week, Alisson Santos Linares - Alisson is a 7th grader and was selected by Dr. Lise Smith. When asked about Alisson, Dr. Smith stated, “I chose to spotlight Alisson Santos Linares because she is an ideal pupil. Like many of her peers, she is a bright scholar ready to learn every day, but what sets her apart is her tenacity to overcome new and challenging situations. Alisson told me that using Chromebooks in class was new and difficult because she had different devices in her old school. She also stated, "I need help." That was music to my ears because she could have easily sat at her desk, confused and disengaged, but she took ownership of the situation and got the help she needed. Alisson is intelligent and has a sweet, quiet demeanor, yet she advocates for herself. I always encourage students to speak up and ask for what they need. Alisson did so effortlessly. I cannot wait to see her thrive on the Chromebook and strive for honors status in her classes because she is more than capable as she models good stewardship."

Congratulations to our student of the week, Jeremiah Johnson - Jeremiah is an 8th grader and was selected by Ms. Bilitis Mack. When asked about Jeremiah, Ms. Mack stated, “Jeremiah is very quiet which in my class can be hard to deal with as we do a lot of talking. However I am impressed by him anytime we do skits, conversational pieces because right when I think he might not have gotten it, he proves me wrong. He impresses me daily and he is growing every day. He might be quiet, but his knowledge is mighty! And I can't wait to see him grow more this year!”

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Amber Walker - You blink and ten years zoom by! That is how it's felt serving in DCSS over the past decade. I get the opportunity to help students and families toward the goal of academic success. Math was my least favorite subject in school but I feel that problem solving is the skill that I've used most over the years. Sometimes it's basic addition and sometimes it's calculus. Sometimes, as heartbreaking as it is, the problem isn't solved but ten years in I still have the hope to keep trying. School Social Work gives me the sincere privilege to try and help and I'm grateful. Fun facts: Being a Wife and Mom of two little girls is my real job, I do not like animals (don't hate me!) and I love Perrier. Sparkling water cheers to a great year!

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Dr. Lise Smith - I am a proud educator at TMS who focuses on scholars mastering ELA and Social Studies skills. While teaching these essential life skills, it is most important that I build relationships with my students so they feel loved, heard, and valued in my classes. I hold them accountable while provoking a thirst for knowledge and a higher understanding of the world they live in. Therefore, students must become self-aware and good school and community citizens. I am committed to building students' self-esteem by meeting their social-emotional learning needs as well as academic requirements. The most challenging academic course becomes minuscule when students' needs are met. When I see students' lightbulbs come on, I am convinced that teaching is the most valuable profession I have encountered yet. My passion for education comes from parents who instilled its value in breaking down barriers. I am a proud product of DPS, and I was fortunate to have some exceptional teachers who inspired me beyond my potential. I must pay it forward. My husband and I are Detroit natives and proud parents of a working professional, college Freshman, and high school student in DCSS.
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all - Aristotle.

Congratulations to our staff member of the week, Bilitis Mack - I am Bilitis Mack a.k.a Bibi. I am originally from Venezuela and moved to the US when I was 11. I grew up in Boca Raton, FL. Joined the US Army while in high school and served for 14 years. I have been married for 16 years with 5 kids, 4 girls and 1 boy! I made a goal to get my Bachelor's degree before my oldest did, so in 2021 I enrolled at SEU as an undergrad and studied Organizational Leadership, graduating May 2023. And after a lot of praying, I was led into teaching and now I am here at TMS teaching Spanish and loving it.