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The Turkey Foot Times Official newsletter of Turkey Foot Middle School November/December 2009 ATTENTION PARENTS! Attendance Reminders: Students are allowed 9 parent notes a school year. After that a Doctor’s Note is required Students are given 2 days to turn in attendance notes upon their return to school following an absence. These notes should be turned in to their homeroom teacher and should include their first and last name, as well as the dates absent. Please remember that even if you call your child in on the morning of their absence, they still MUST turn in a note to their homeroom teacher when they return. If you want to check if a child’s note has been processed you may log on to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to see their absences. Upcoming Events: Indian’s Club Meeting - Wednesday, November 4 @ 7:00 in the Library Future Problem Solving Team Meeting Thursday, November 5 from 3:00 - 4:15 in Mrs. Dulaney’s room. It’s not too late to join! Skyline Night - Erlanger Location Tuesday, November 10 4:00 - 9:00 Let them know you’re with TF to have a percentage of your bill go to the Indian’s Club! Dine in, carry out, or drive thru! Papa Murphy’s Night - Crescent Springs Tuesday, November 11 Papa Murphy’s will donate $2 per pizza purchased at regular price back to Turkey Foot, including the meal deal. Relatives Raising Relatives Luncheon Friday, November 13 12:00 - 1:00 @ Durr Annex Learning Center Applebee’s Dine to Donate Tuesday, November 17 11:00 am - Close Must present flyer attached to the newsletter for Applebee’s to donate 10% of your bill. November Dance - Friday, November 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $5.00 (Tickets will be sold at the door) *****Quarter games, prizes, and concessions available!**** For more information or to chaperone, call Tammy McCormick at 859 727 1611 ([email protected] ) or Andrea Rapp 859 282 6983 ([email protected] ) TF Lazer Kraze Night Tuesday, November 24 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. See order form attached for more information Band Concerts: 6th grade - Monday, December 7th @ 7:00 in the gym 7/8th grade - Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 in the gym December 9 - 7th grade band/chorus to perform for River Ridge December 18th - 8th grade band/chorus to perform at Caywood Scholastic Book Fair - Dec. 7 - 17 Family Night - Dec. 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 before the school play TF Drama Club presents “A Haunting We Will Go” Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 Admission is $2.00 Announcements: Parents please remember to pay your student’s school fees for the year. If your child has Band or Chorus the fee is $58, otherwise the fees are $53. From Guidance: Please notify the guidance office if you have an address or phone number change throughout the year. It is very important that we keep this information up-to-date so we can notify you of important information! Penny War Is Coming!! Student Council will be sponsoring Penny War again this year. It will be Monday, November 16 - Friday, November 20. Each homeroom will have a bucket in the gym during homeroom. Pennies are positive points for your homeroom and silver money and bills are negative points. You may put silver money in any homeroom’s bucket. The homeroom in each grade with the highest number of points will win a pizza or donuts and juice party. The money raised will go to the YSC to help provide gifts for families this holiday season! Congratulations 6th grader Rylie Laws for being the Cincinnati Zoo’s 1 Millionth visitor! Rylie won a family zoo membership, a $50 gift certificate to the Zoo Shops, and lunch!

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  • The Turkey Foot Times Official newsletter of Turkey Foot Middle School

    November/December 2009

    ATTENTION PARENTS!

    Attendance Reminders: Students are allowed 9 parent notes a school year. After that a Doctor’s Note is required Students are given 2 days to turn in attendance notes upon their return to school following an absence. These notes should be turned in to their homeroom teacher and should include their first and last name, as well as the dates absent. Please remember that even if you call your child in on the morning of their absence, they still MUST turn in a note to their homeroom teacher when they return. If you want to check if a child’s note has been processed you may log on to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to see their absences.

    Upcoming Events: Indian’s Club Meeting - Wednesday, November 4 @ 7:00 in the Library Future Problem Solving Team Meeting Thursday, November 5 from 3:00 - 4:15 in Mrs. Dulaney’s room. It’s not too late to join! Skyline Night - Erlanger Location Tuesday, November 10 4:00 - 9:00 Let them know you’re with TF to have a percentage of your bill go to the Indian’s Club! Dine in, carry out, or drive thru! Papa Murphy’s Night - Crescent Springs Tuesday, November 11 Papa Murphy’s will donate $2 per pizza purchased at regular price back to Turkey Foot, including the meal deal. Relatives Raising Relatives Luncheon Friday, November 13 12:00 - 1:00 @ Durr Annex Learning Center Applebee’s Dine to Donate Tuesday, November 17 11:00 am - Close Must present flyer attached to the newsletter for Applebee’s to donate 10% of your bill. November Dance - Friday, November 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $5.00 (Tickets will be sold at the door) *****Quarter games, prizes, and concessions available!**** For more information or to chaperone, call Tammy McCormick at 859 727 1611 ([email protected]) or Andrea Rapp 859 282 6983 ([email protected]) TF Lazer Kraze Night Tuesday, November 24 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. See order form attached for more information Band Concerts: 6th grade - Monday, December 7th @ 7:00 in the gym 7/8th grade - Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 in the gym December 9 - 7th grade band/chorus to perform for River Ridge December 18th - 8th grade band/chorus to perform at Caywood Scholastic Book Fair - Dec. 7 - 17 Family Night - Dec. 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 before the school play TF Drama Club presents “A Haunting We Will Go” Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 Admission is $2.00

    Announcements: Parents please remember to pay your student’s school fees for

    the year. If your child has Band or Chorus the fee is $58,

    otherwise the fees are $53.

    From Guidance: Please notify the guidance office if you have an address or

    phone number change throughout the year. It is very important

    that we keep this information up-to-date so we can notify you of

    important information!

    Penny War Is Coming!! Student Council will be sponsoring Penny War again this year. It will be Monday, November 16 - Friday, November 20. Each homeroom will have a bucket in the gym during homeroom. Pennies are positive points for your homeroom and silver money and bills are negative points. You may put silver money in any homeroom’s bucket. The homeroom in each grade with the highest number of points will win a pizza or donuts and juice party. The money raised will go to the YSC to help provide gifts for families this holiday season!

    Congratulations 6th grader Rylie Laws for being the Cincinnati Zoo’s 1 Millionth visitor! Rylie won a family zoo membership, a $50 gift certificate to

    the Zoo Shops, and lunch!

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

  • Mini Central Bank at Turkey Foot Opening Friday, November 13th Parents Turkey Foot has partnered with Central Bank to offer savings accounts to students. Your child can open a savings account here at school with as little as $10! The savings account can be accessed at any Central Bank location. See Mrs. Holt for details. With the state of our economy, what better time to teach our kids about the value of saving? Also, if your looking for a new bank, try Central Bank! They will appreciate your business!

    Fundraising For Turkey Foot Ways to help TF:

    Bring in Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s Soup

    labels (with UPC code), and old cell phones

    Bring in old ink cartridges to the library

    Fill out the Remke’s form found on our website to

    donate 2% of your purchases at Remke to TF

    From our School Nurse

    When to keep your child home from school…

    It’s not an exact science, but the guidelines below will help:

    Take your child’s temperature. Though a child may not have a

    fever and still be sick, a temperature of 100 or over is a sure

    sign to keep your child home.

    Giving a fever reducer and sending him to school will almost

    guarantee a call home from school when the medicine wears

    off, as well as exposing other students to whatever your child

    has.

    If your child has been vomiting or having diarrhea during the

    previous evening or night, please keep him home. Consult his

    doctor if symptoms continue more than 48 hours or worsen

    instead of improving.

    A blistery rash, especially if accompanied by fever and a

    history of exposure, may be chicken pox. Keep your child

    home until you know for sure. If it is chicken pox, he will need

    to stay home until all areas are scabbed, usually 6-7 days.

    Keep your child home if he has heavy nasal congestion and/or

    frequent cough. He probably feels miserable and will not learn

    much, as well as sharing his virus with others.

    If your child is diagnosed with a contagious disease, such as

    strep, he should be on prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours before

    returning to school

    The 10 most common cause of

    infection...YOUR HANDS. Wash your hands

    often to keep away germs and disease Also,

    instruct your child to cover their mouth and

    nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze

    or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, NOT YOUR HAND. Put

    your tissue into the waste basket.

    Spirit wear for Sale! The Indian’s Club is once again selling the following spirit wear items: Beanie Caps - Gray or Pink $10.00 Drawstring sling bag with zipper $10.00 T-Shirts $10.00 Hoodies $25.00

    Please contact Shelley Helton @ 341-4882 for more information!

    Youth Service Center News

    HOLIDAY HELP The holidays are right around the corner! If you think you might need help providing Christmas gifts to your children this year, contact the YSC at 957-0042. We’d like to help if we can. Due to the large amount of requests anticipated this year, please call as soon as possible. All requests submitted after December 1st will be put on a waitlist. Relatives Raising Relatives Luncheon - Friday, November 13, 12:00 - 1:00 @ Durr Annex Center in Erlanger Come get questions answered and learn about resources in the community that can help!

    Cafeteria News If a student has three lunch charges the child

    may NOT buy extras until the charge is paid.

    Students are only allowed three charges. After

    three the child will get a PBJ and milk. Any

    questions, please contact Karen Schmitz,

    Cafeteria Manager at 957-0383.

  • Save your pop tabs! The Cafeteria staff is collecting tabs off aluminum cans for Shriner's Hospital! Please start saving your tabs

    and have your children bring them to the cafeteria.

    School Calendar

    November 25 - Professional Development Day - Schools Closed

    November 26 - Thanksgiving - Schools Closed

    November 27 - Schools Closed

    December 21 - January 1 - Winter Break - Schools Closed

    The following Turkey Foot 7th grade students were eligible to participate in the Duke

    University Talent Search:

    Abbott, Mitchell

    Albert, Tyler

    Bell, Taylor

    Binford, Clair

    Bolin, Mitchell

    Bosma, Megan

    Bowman, Eric

    Brennen, Andrew

    Brooks, Tiffany

    Browning, Devin

    Burney, Kyle

    Cain, Andra

    Caple, Luke

    Charley, Samantha

    Cherutich, Ian

    Clarke, Haley

    Cleves, Kayla

    Cole, Nicholas

    Erardi, Gina

    Feltner, Wynn

    Fields, Peter

    Forte, Joseph

    Gover, Devin

    Grove, Brady

    Hall, Mollie

    Harden, Hayleigh

    Harrison Ethan

    Heuker, Megan

    Jackson, Brooke

    Johnson, Tanner

    Jones, Jessica

    Josselyn, Samantha

    Kerns, Henry

    Kloska, Katherine

    Kuhlman, Benjamin

    Lance, Dakota

    Odom, Sumer

    Palmer, Ethan

    Peace, Spencer

    Phelps, Dean

    Poweleit, Ethan

    Powell, Garrett

    Rabe, Liam

    Rachford Metzger,

    Kaylin

    Reeves, Mitchell

    Rife, Jamie

    Rigby, Megan

    Riggs, Ben

    Rone, Jeremy

    Rottinghaus, Austin

    Ryan, Peyton

    Santangelo, Olivia

    Saunders, Chace

    Conradi, Christopher

    Conti, James

    Cottengim, Brooke

    Cottingham, Chad

    Crowe, Dylan

    Curtis, Matthew

    Dearing, Kasey

    Delaney, Erin

    Demarcus, Shannon

    Dickman, Emily

    Dinh Hieu

    Duncan, Grayson

    Dunigan Summer

    Easterling, Mikaylah

    Edgett, Sara

    Eilerman, Mallory

    Elam, Brooke

    Engelhard, Walker

    Laws, Ryan

    Lesuer, Jesseca

    Lloyd, Michael

    Loosle, Katryn

    Maggard, Kailey

    Maudsley, Michael

    Mauer, Megan

    Mayleben,Daniel

    McCormick, Lexus

    McGehee, Margo

    McKinney, Isaac

    Meiman, Lars

    Moo Young, Natalie

    Morrison, Sage

    Neal, Allison

    Nemeroff, Lauren

    Nolan, Savannah

    Obrien, Kyle

    Scaggs, Joseph

    Schaffer, Noah

    Schimmelman, Kris-

    tin

    Staderman, Bailey

    Storrs, Olivia

    Strong, Brain

    Suttles, Colin

    Taylor, Kylee

    Thornberry, Casmir

    Tibbs, Elizabeth

    Webster, Kirk

    Weghorn, Jennifer

    West, Katherine

    White, Alexander

    Whitehead, Andrew

    Widrig, Nicholas

    Young, Laura

    Zimmerman, Ben

    These students are a part of a select group and were eligible to participate

    because of qualifying scores in the 95th percentile or higher on recent grade-level tests. Congratulations on this honor!

    Fundraiser Announcements Congratulations to Austin Benge, Austin Rottinghaus and Trevor Tracy who were the fundraiser top sellers in their grade. They each won $75. Also congratulations to Allie Schraer who was the winner of Flick Tac Toe. She won $100. Ms. Niemeyer's class had the most student participation for selling orders. Erin Roberts was the student in Ms. Niemeyer's class who sold the most. She will slime Mr. Arnzen on Monday, November 9! All the students who were eligible to spin the prize wheel had a great time doing it and made some cash! For those who were absent, we spun for them and sent home the money they won. Thanks again to everyone for making this fundraiser a success.

    Forensics Team News

    TFMS Forensics Team is having a

    tournament Jan. 30 at Dixie HS.

    We are currently accepting food

    and monetary donations up to that

    date. We are also looking for adult

    volunteers to judge – Training is on

    Nov. 10th from 5-6 in room 313 A.

    Contact Ms. Doan for

    more information and

    future dates if you

    cannot attend Nov.

    10th.

  • FROM TURKEYFOOT GUIDANCE OFFICE

    How to stay calm during the mad scramble of the holidays

    The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress — and no wonder. The holidays are often depicted as a

    magical time when people reconcile and dreams come true.

    How Can You Deal With Continuing Family Problems During The Holidays?

    Being realistic is the first step. If you have bad feelings about someone, try and avoid him or her and not make an issue of it but

    don't pretend that all is well. This will enable you to feel true to yourself and less stressed out.

    Do Financial Pressures Stress People Out to the Point of Ruining the Holiday Spirit?

    Knowing your spending limit is also a way to relieve holiday stress. People believe that they have to go out and

    buy gifts because it's the holidays, even if they can't afford to do so. Not only is it stressful to feel that you have

    to buy everyone an expensive gift, but you'll be stressed for the rest of the year trying to pay off your bills. You

    can show love and caring by getting something that you know is meaningful and personal for that person that

    doesn't have to cost a lot.

    How Do Time Pressures Affect People Around the Holidays?

    People shouldn't have to put their lives on pause or totally rearrange their schedules either because of the holidays.

    Learn to prioritize the invitations you accept and don't feel that you have to go to every holiday gathering.

    How Does a Person Deal With the Holidays When He or She Has Just Experienced A Recent Tragedy, Death or Romantic

    Break-up?

    If you're feeling really out of sorts because of any chronic or current stressors, like a death or recent romantic break-up, you may

    want to avoid some of the festivities because they are so out of sync with how you're feeling. Try to tell those around you what

    you really need, since they may not know how to help you, and ask for their understanding if you decline an activity.

    How Do You Cope With Kids Who Want Everything For The Holidays and Have No Sense of What Things

    Cost?

    Parents need to tell their children to be realistic. It is OK to say to your child that a certain toy is too expensive.

    And even Santa Claus has limited funds and has to choose what to give because he has a very long list. You can

    also tell your children that Mom and Dad and Santa Claus will try to choose the most suitable present for the child.

    Children have to learn that their wish is not someone's command and to curb their desires for instant gratification.

    What Are Some Good Coping Strategies?

    Take stock of your expectations and make sure they're realistic. Don't expect more of this time of year than of any other. Take a

    break from holiday music and television specials if you find that they're turning you into "Scrooge."

    Most people dread the holidays because their inner experience is so different from what is being hyped. You should trust your

    own instincts and don't try to be what you're not. Keep up your normal routine and know that this day will pass too.

    If, however, you are unable to shake what you think are "holiday blues" your feelings may not be about the holidays, but about

    other things in your life. If you need help in sorting out or dealing with this issue, a psychologist is a person with the training to

    help you do so.

    -Duane Crowe and Dolores Andrews

    (from the American Psychological Association – 2006)

  • Indians Club Membership

    100% of your fees go directly to Turkey Foot Middle School

    (Please make checks payable to: Indians Club)

    Parent/Guardian/Teacher Name___________________________________ Student(s) Name & Grade__________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Home Phone_________________ Cell Phone__________________________- E-Mail________________________ Membership is $10.00 per family Check________Cash________ $5.00 per teacher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Please check the categories you are interested in helping with. _______Fall Fundraiser (Aug/Sept) _______Teacher Appreciation _______Membership (Aug/Sept ) _______Scholarship Committee _______Restaurant Nights _______National Jr Honor Society _______Honors Nights for 6th, 7th, or 8th _______8th Gr. Lunch & Dance (List grades your student is NOT in) (6th/ 7th Gr. Parents) _______Indians Club Bulletin Board _______ Dance Chaperone _______ Set up/Decorations _______Redemption _______ Spirit Wear (Please return your membership & volunteer sheet to your child’s homeroom teacher) .

  • NEW NEW For ’09-’10 For ’09-‘10 Turkeyfoot Spiritwear Order Form

    Name______________________________Grade_____________

    Homeroom__________________________Phone_____________

    Beanie Cap: Grey with Black Stripe with TF Logo(one size fits all) OR

    NEW ITEM Pink with Pink TFMS printed on beanie(one size fits all)

    Grey or Pink # ordered_________X $10.00 each = ______

    Drawstring Sling Bag with Exterior Zipper: Red with White Turkeyfoot Indians Logo. #ordered________ _X $10.00 each =______

    T-Shirt: Grey with 2 color Turkeyfoot Indians Logo. Sizes: Youth XL # ordered____Size____X $10.00 each = ______

    Adult SM, M, L, XLG # ordered____ Size____X $10.00 each = ______

    Hoodie Sweatshirt: Red with 2 color Turkeyfoot Indians Logo. Sizes: Youth M, L, XLG # ordered_____Size____X $25.00 each = _______

    Adult SM, M, L, XLG # ordered______Size____X $25.00 each = ______

    Total # Items Ordered _______Total Enclosed = _________

    Question????? Contact Shelley Helton @341-4882

    Please make checks payable to: Turkeyfoot Middle School Indians Club

    Return Order Form to school office with check attached.

    ***Items will be sent home with student when order is filled***

  • THE INDIANS CLUB PRESENTS

    TURKEY FOOT NIGHT AT

    1335 Donaldson, Erlanger, KY 410181335 Donaldson, Erlanger, KY 4101813343

    1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, KY

    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 (No school Wednesday)

    FROM 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.

    Ticket price is $15.00 per person. Turkey Foot will have all the missions for this night, none to be

    sold to the public. The ticket price includes a minimum of 2 lazer tag missions (up to 3 missions

    depending on number of tickets sold), free playtime in the inflatables room (socks must be worn

    and a waiver must be signed and returned) and the Galactic Gaming Room (parental consent must

    be signed for mature games like Halo).

    Print a waiver and or parental consent at:

    http://www.lazerkraze.com/gallery/waiver.pdf

    http://www.lazerkraze.com/gallery/gamingwaiver.pdf

    We are in need of a few volunteers to chaperone and referee the Inflatables room, if you are

    willing to help please indicate below.

    Questions: Please contact Toni Bluemlein 578-9660 or Lisa Garner 746-8565

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    Tickets are $15.00/per person.

    Please detach this portion of the form and send in an envelope to the school office

    with a check (your receipt) made payable to: TFIC

    One form per family please!

    Student with whom tickets should be sent home:_______________________________________

    Home Room:_________________________________ Team:__________________________

    Number of tickets needed:________________ Amount Enclosed:___________________

    I am willing to chaperone/referee:

    Name:_____________________________________ Phone No:______________________

    http://www.lazerKraze.comhttp://www.lazerkraze.com/gallery/waiver.pdfhttp://www.lazerkraze.com/gallery/gamingwaiver.pdf