Nurses Office - 2021-2022 School Year

Welcome Back TMMS Families,

LPS is committed to providing a safe space for students to learn and grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many ways we are addressing safety is by providing a robust testing plan. Students and staff will be able to participate in three different testing programs. They are:

Symptomatic Testing: (students who present with mild symptoms while at school; students should not go to school if experiencing symptoms while at home): A sample is collected by a shallow nasal swab at school using the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test. The rapid test only takes 15 minutes to get results. If the test is negative and the student has mild symptoms, he/she can return to class.

"Test and Stay": (A student who the school nurse has determined is a close contact from a school related exposure): A sample is collected by a shallow nasal swab at school using the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test. Tests are administered daily from the first day of exposure for 7 days.

Routine COVID Safety Checks: (Formerly pooled testing): Students perform a shallow nasal swab to themselves. Samples are sent in groups of 5-10. If a pool is positive all individuals in that pool will need further COVID-19 testing. If the pool is negative, all individuals in that pool have tested negative for COVID-19 that day.

If you would like your student to participate in COVID-19 testing, you will need to fill out a testing consent. A paper consent will be sent home with your student in homeroom, please fill it out and return it to Thurgood Marshall Middle School the school nurse. You may also access an online consent form by clicking the link below. No need to fill out paperwork if you use the link below. This can be translated in multiple languages when you click on the below link. A video is posted on the TMMS website under the From the Nurse Tab.

MA STUDENT CONSENT FORM FOR OPTIONAL COVID-19 TESTING (Updated September 3, 2021)

I look forward to learning and growing with you this year.
Nurse Lisa

DOWNLOAD THIS LETTER IN ENGLISH and SPANISH
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TMMS Family Drop In for COVID Consent Form Assistance

TMMS Family Drop In for COVID Consent Form to help assist families in filling out the paperwork. Please come to the TMMS Gym Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday September 7, 8, 9, 2021 from 2:45 until 3:45 PM

Nurse Lisa, Principal Cohen, Vice Principal Doucette and Vice Principal Pavia will assist you.

Please use the A1 Doorway by the big parking lot next to the gym.

WATCH OUR VIDEO ABOUT THIS COVID CONSENT FORM

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Familia de TMMS sin cita previa para asistencia con el formulario de consentimiento de COVID

Hora para las familias de TMMS que necista ayuda a completar el papeleo de Consetimiento de covid. Sera en el Gym de TMMS martes, miércoles, jueves 7, 8, 9 de septiembre de 2021 de 2:45 - 3: 45 PM.

La enfermera Lisa, la directora Cohen, la subdirectora Doucette y la subdirectora Pavia le ayudarán.

Utilice la entrada A1 junto al gran astacionamiento junto al gimnasio.

MIRA NUESTRO VIDEO SOBRE ESTE FORMULARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO COVID

GRADE 6 - WELCOME TO THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!

Greetings Families of Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS):

We are so excited to welcome back our 6th grade students and families to the 2021-2022 school year! Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the highest quality of education in a safe and supportive learning environment.  Working together as a team with our staff and families, I am committed to helping each student achieve their very best. 

To accomplish this goal, Thurgood Marshall Middle School follows The D.R.E.A.M. guiding principles.  These are:  Dignity, Respect, Effort, Achievement and Motivation.  We will discuss and implement these concepts into everything we do at TMMS.  Our focus will be to develop well-rounded and civic-minded individuals. This year we will elevate student voices and partner with families.  When we model these concepts in everything that we do, we take our school from good to great.

We look forward to a busy, exciting, and rewarding year.  Throughout the year our school website, calendar, and newsletters will provide you with the most current information. 

Included here are Important Reminders & Procedures and the bus website, www.mbta.com.  At this time we are not requesting student bring supplies.  All they need is there LPS issued school computer and charger.  Clusters will inform the students what supplies they need for school.  The first day of school for 6th Graders is Tuesday September 7th, 2021 @ 7:45 AM.

Best Wishes,
Molly Cohen
Principal

1) 1st Day of School for Grade 6 is Tuesday September 7th 2021 at 7:45 AM

• TMMS school hours are 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM
• All Grade 6 students will enter the school and report to the gym where they will receive their homeroom and class assignments. 

2) Open House Night on Wednesday, October 6th from 5 to 8 PM

• Families enter through the A2 doors nearest the cafeteria and gym where they will receive a copy of the evening’s schedule and attend a brief presentation by the principal.
• Families will attend brief presentations by the teachers of all disciplines.

• January 19, 2022  
• March 23, 2022 

3) Half Days for Students 7:45 AM -12:30 PM

• September 29th 
• October 27th 
• November 10th  
• December 15th 
• January 26th 
• March 9th 
• March 23rd 
• April 27th 
• May 25th  

• November 2nd, 2021

4) Technology

• All students will be issued a personal laptop.  We will be using Schoology as our Learning Management System.
• Families will be able to view grades and attendance using a username and password on our Home Access Center (HAC).  School counselors can assist you in logging in.  

5) Closed Driveway Policy and Procedures

• Student safety continues to be a high priority at TMMS. We implement our “No Parking” guidelines. In the interest of security and safety for students and staff, our driveway and parking lot is closed to families and guardians. Keep your children safe by following these guidelines and reviewing them with your child. Brookline Street is a one way between the hours of 7:15 to 8:15 AM and 2 to 3 PM. Driving in the wrong direction endangers the safety of pedestrians. Police take notice.

6) Drop Off Procedures

• Supervision is provided in Morning Gym and Breakfast starting at 7:15 AM. Please do not bring your child to school before that time.
• All families/visitors must report directly to the school office. The office personnel will provide assistance in order to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum.

7) Attendance

• Only students may enter the school through the main entrance located at the front of the school on Brookline St. from 7:45 to 8 AM. The doors will be locked at 8:00 A.M. and all students who are not on campus by that time will need to enter through the office and be marked tardy. Students who arrive tardy 4 or more times will be monitored by their School Counselor  and may receive detention. Regular attendance to school is critical to academic achievement. Students who are ABSENT 4 or more days in a marking period will have their grades penalized for all their classes for the quarter.   Contact the school if you need assistance with attendance.  We are here to help!

GRADES 7 and 8 - WELCOME TO THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!

Greetings Families of Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS):

We are so excited to welcome back our 7th and 8th grade students and families to the 2021-2022 school year! Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the highest quality of education in a safe and supportive learning environment.  Working together as a team with our staff and families, I am committed to helping each student achieve their very best. 

To accomplish this goal, Thurgood Marshall Middle School follows The D.R.E.A.M. guiding principles.  These are:  Dignity, Respect, Effort, Achievement and Motivation.  We will discuss and implement these concepts into everything we do at TMMS.  Our focus will be to develop well-rounded and civic-minded individuals. This year we will elevate student voices and partner with families.  When we model these concepts in everything that we do, we take our school from good to great.

We look forward to a busy, exciting, and rewarding year.  Throughout the year our school website, calendar, and newsletters will provide you with the most current information. 

Included here are Important Reminders & Procedures and the bus website, www.mbta.com.  At this time we are not requesting student bring supplies.  All they need is there LPS issued school computer and charger.  Clusters will inform the students what supplies they need for school.  The first day of school for 7th and 8th Graders is Wednesday September 8th, 2021 at 7:45 AM.

Best Wishes,
Molly Cohen
Principal

1) 1st Day of School for Grades 7 and 8 is Wednesday September 8th 2021 at 7:45 AM

• TMMS school hours are 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM
• All Grade 6 students will enter the school and report to the gym where they will receive their homeroom and class assignments. 

2) Open House Night on Wednesday, October 6th from 5 to 8 PM

• Families enter through the A2 doors nearest the cafeteria and gym where they will receive a copy of the evening’s schedule and attend a brief presentation by the principal.
• Families will attend brief presentations by the teachers of all disciplines.

• January 19, 2022  
• March 23, 2022 

3) Half Days for Students 7:45 AM -12:30 PM

• September 29th 
• October 27th 
• November 10th  
• December 15th 
• January 26th 
• March 9th 
• March 23rd 
• April 27th 
• May 25th  

• November 2nd, 2021

4) Technology

• All students will be issued a personal laptop.  We will be using Schoology as our Learning Management System.
• Families will be able to view grades and attendance using a username and password on our Home Access Center (HAC).  School counselors can assist you in logging in.  

5) Closed Driveway Policy and Procedures

• Student safety continues to be a high priority at TMMS. We implement our “No Parking” guidelines. In the interest of security and safety for students and staff, our driveway and parking lot is closed to families and guardians. Keep your children safe by following these guidelines and reviewing them with your child. Brookline Street is a one way between the hours of 7:15 to 8:15 AM and 2 to 3 PM. Driving in the wrong direction endangers the safety of pedestrians. Police take notice.

6) Drop Off Procedures

• Supervision is provided in Morning Gym and Breakfast starting at 7:15 AM. Please do not bring your child to school before that time.
• All families/visitors must report directly to the school office. The office personnel will provide assistance in order to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum.

7) Attendance

• Only students may enter the school through the main entrance located at the front of the school on Brookline St. from 7:45 to 8 AM. The doors will be locked at 8:00 A.M. and all students who are not on campus by that time will need to enter through the office and be marked tardy. Students who arrive tardy 4 or more times will be monitored by their School Counselor  and may receive detention. Regular attendance to school is critical to academic achievement. Students who are ABSENT 4 or more days in a marking period will have their grades penalized for all their classes for the quarter.   Contact the school if you need assistance with attendance.  We are here to help!

TMMS Clubs and Sports

	Check Here For All Activity Postings For The 2021/2022 School Year!
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Baseball and Softball Schedule For September and October 2021
Cross Country Schedule For September and October 2021
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MUSTANG’S MORNING GYM PROGAM Morning Gym begins at 7:15 AM every school day and ends at 7:45 AM with two staff members supervising. This program is an opportunity for students to get some physical activity in before their academic day begins. *Students enter through the C10 door located on the left side of the building in the back corner. (Signs will be posted) *All students must be active either playing basketball or walking. *There will be a Covid Contact sign in sheet *All school rules apply.
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FALL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS We are kicking off our Fall Athletic Programs for our students starting next week. Sign-ups will be Thursday, September 9th and Friday, September 10th.  These teams will compete against other schools and receive uniforms as well as a bus to travel to their scheduled meets and games.    All programs will begin afterschool and Coaches will give their players a practice and game schedule with the location and times. I will also post the schedules on this web site so that parents, guardians, know the time the practices will end and the locations of games/meets.  We Will Follow Covid Safety Protocols. Masks required while inside or traveling on a bus. If you have any questions, please email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.  Thank you and stay safe! Ms. Fila      filaal@lynnschools.org  Fall Sports Sign-Ups Begin Thursday, September 9th for the following teams. BASEBALL - SOFTBALL - CROSS COUNTRY TRACK

Visit Our Honor Roll Archive for the complete 2020-2021 School Year

TMMS Honor Roll - 2nd Quarter

TMMS Grade 6 Honor Roll Video - 1st Quarter

TMMS Grade 7 Honor Roll Video - 1st Quarter

TMMS Grade 8 Honor Roll Video - 1st Quarter

Because We Dreamed It

Dear Friends at Thurgood Marshall Middle School,

Whatever happens to us, we will be grow and become more whole. I am a friend of your principal, an author of children's books, and also someone who has lived with terminal cancer for ten years. If anyone has reason to hope, it is me. I want to pass this hope onto you.

I also want to hear your hope. I hope this brings you a smile and an extra dose of positive energy which you very much deserve. If you were going to add to this meditation, what would your affirmation be?

Love and xo
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because we dreamed it
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jani johe webster

Here’s a four minute meditation video with these words:

Meditation to Greet the Day
This meditation is designed to replenish, renew and uplift. As part of a pathway to greater peace, this 4 minute video can be viewed on a daily basis. With soothing music, radiant photographs of nature, and positive affirmations, this video is created to bring peace, hope, and love. With very special thanks to Suzanne Webb for the contribution.

Past Announcements

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We Are Excited To Welcome Our Students To School! Remember….. Grade 6 /COACh/Life Skills Students Start Tuesday; September 7th at 7:45 AM Grade 6 Students will enter building for this day only based on their first name.  From there they will be brought to their homerooms. See Door Diagram Below Download Our Grade 6 Welcome Letter Here! Grades 7 and 8 Start Wednesday; September 8th at 7:45 AM Grade 06 Students will enter building for this day only based on their first name.  From there they will be brought to their homerooms. Download Our Grades 7 and 8 Welcome Letter Here!
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𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 June 16, 2021 https://youtu.be/c_mImLOymt4 Posted by Lynn Public Schools on Monday, June 21, 2021
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𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼! https://youtu.be/ozrAh_6dvxo Posted by Lynn Public Schools on Monday, June 14, 2021
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𝙏𝙈𝙈𝙎 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 2021 https://youtu.be/lNQ1pxmhRv8 Posted by Lynn Public Schools on Friday, June 4, 2021
5 TMMS - Past Open Houses and Orientation Information
TMMS Night of Excellence Watch Our March 24th Open House Presentation - English Watch Our March 24th Open House Presentation - Spanish
WATCH VIDEO IN ENGLISH - WATCH VIDEO IN SPANISH
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Take A Tour Of TMMS! Meet The D.R.E.A.M Team At Thurgood Marshall Middle School!
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TMMS Town Hall Kick Off Video for Orientation Watch Our Kick Off Video Here!
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DOWNLOAD OUR NEW PRESENTATION HERE! - August 28, 2020
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Helpful Basics to Start Our Year at TMMS - All Grades

Check Your Students Progress and Attendance - January 2021

There are two platforms for families and home partners to check student progress and attendance: Home Access Center (HAC) and Schoology.

Please see directions below. Contact the school guidance counselor or your student's homeroom teacher by email if you need assistance. Emails can be found above or in our "Staff Directory".

Home Access Center
Username and Password Needed
View attendance, progress reports, report cards

See "Tech Support" tab above for directions.

Schoology
Access Code Needed
See day to day assignments and classwork

This account will allow you to see the work your child has submitted, discussions they have participated in, school updates, and also provides the ability to message staff at the school. Multiple children can be added to one parent account. The following are videos (Part 1 and Part 2) showing how to set up your account and take advantage of all the "Schoology" features available to you.

Parent Access Instructions For Schoology - January 2021

Parents How To Register and View Your Child's Activity:
Download the Step by Step Instructions Here. (English and Spanish)

How To Set Up Your New Laptop - English Version
Cómo configurar su nueva computadora portátil - Versión en español

Additional "Schoology" How To Videos Have Been Posted!
Visit Our Technology Page Here!

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How To Access The "Home Access Center" (HAC)

All HAC username and access code information for middle schools has been sent  to both students and parents.
•  Any student who has not yet logged into HAC this school year will get an email to their lynnschools.org address with a new access code.
•  Any parent who did not already have one should get an username and access code sent to their email if we have an email address for them in eSchool.
•  If you don’t have/receive an Access Code or need help - call or email your Guidance Counselor at TMMS
•  Grade 6 - Blanca Rosa  RosaB@lynnschools.org
•  Grade 7 - John Gore  GoreJ@lynnschools.org
•  Grade 8 - Colleen McGuinness  McguinnessC@lynnschools.org

Students
•  You have access to the Lynn Public Schools Home Access Center (HAC)
•  This is the portal you will use to view both your Interim Progress Report and Report Card.
•  Click on the link below and register with the Access Code provided and your birthdate. Birthday format should be MM/DD/YYYY.

Students Click Here To Log Onto HAC

•  Your username is STU plus your Student ID. For example STU123456.
•  You will be prompted to change your password and set up two security questions.
•  To look at your Progress Report on Friday, October 23, 2020 after 3pm, click on the Grades button.

Parents
•  You have access to the Lynn Public Schools Home Access Center (HAC) for your student.
•  This is the portal you will use for Grade Reporting including both Interim Progress Reporting and Report Cards.
•  Click on the link below and register with the Access Code provided, and your student’s birthdate. Birthday format should be MM/DD/YYYY.

Parents Click Here To Log Onto HAC

•  Your username
•  You will be prompted to change your password and set up two security questions.
•  To look at your student’s Progress Report on Friday, October 23, 2020 after 3pm, you can login and click on the Grades button.

Download These Instructions Here!

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Download These "Log on to School" Instructions

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• Make sure to pick up your computer and practice logging on​
• If you didn't pick a computer up yet you can pick one up at TMMS ​on these dates:
• September 16th -September 22nd​
• We will be using an online Learning Management System (LMS) called "Schoology"​
• We will train you and help you with this!​
• Set up an area in your home that can be your "Learning Station"​
• Find an area that is private, quiet and comfortable- not your bed! 

In this area:

• Set up your computer​
• Have a copy of your schedule ​– you will get this from TMMS after September 16th
• Have a charging area/outlet​ accessible for your computer
• Paper/writing utensil​ (pen/pencil)

For those of you that want to purchase school supplies.  Here is a recommended list.  These supplies are not mandatory! 
School supplies to keep at your Learning Station:​

1.  5 Subject Notebook or 5 Single Subject Notebooks​
2.  Pens/Pencils​
3.  One Highlighter​
4.  5 Folders 

Download Our One Page TMMS Orientation Info Flyer

Now That You Have Your LPS Computer…

Join Us In The World of "Schoology"! TMMS Online Learning Management System for this school year. Watch Our Video On How To Log On Students Will Access "Schoology" by logging onto: https://lynnschools.schoology.com Username: Student’s Email Address: stu------@lynnschools.org (6 digit ID# follows stu)