TMS The Week Ahead 10-19-25

Posted Date: 10/19/25 (5:00 PM)

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TMS The Week Ahead

10-19-25

8th grade students- math and art class

Principal's Update

Dear Trottier:

I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued support and effort over the past couple of weeks—it’s a busy and exciting time of year!

Next week, we launch our seventh-grade field trip to Boundless Adventures, and I want to extend my appreciation to the seventh-grade team for their work in organizing this great experience. At the same time, our eighth-grade team continues preparing for the Washington, D.C. trip, which will be here before we know it.

I’d also like to recognize our ELA department, now in its second year of implementing the new EL curriculum. Their collaboration and dedication have ensured a smooth and engaging transition for students. In addition, our sixth- and eighth-grade science teachers are piloting new science curriculum materials—a major undertaking that demonstrates their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Let's make it a great one!

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October 20 – Diwali (No School)

October 24 - 7th Grade Field Trip Boundless Adventure

November 3 – Picture Retake Day

November 5 – 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip

Teach the Teach Initiative

In an effort to promote greater connections across our school community, we recently launched a new initiative called Teach to Teach, where students have the opportunity to share a hobby, talnet or skill with an adult in the building. Our students have incredible talents, and this program is a wonderful way to celebrate those strengths while building meaningful relationships with staff. Please encourage your child to consider participating—we look forward to showcasing our students’ many gifts throughout the year!

TMS School Council

Dear Trottier:

A School Council in Massachusetts is a representative, advisory group established at each public school under state law. Membership includes the principal, parents, teachers, community representatives, and, at the secondary level (9-12), students. The council’s primary responsibilities are to assist in identifying educational needs and advise the principal in developing the school improvement plan. Councils serve as a forum for collaboration between the school and community to promote student achievement and improve the educational program.

We will meet four times this year, in person from 2:30 to 3:30, and we are currently in need of new members.

TMS Dates

November 12, 2025
Januray 8 2025
March 5, 2026
May 7, 2026

If you’re interested, please don't hesitate to reach out to me -ghreschuk@nsborok12.ma.us

Gary M. Hreschuk

Homework Club

We are excited to be offering our Homework Club again this year! Students who are registered for this club bring all of their homework materials to the school library right after school on their registered days. The library provides a consistently quiet, structured, and resourceful environment in which students can work on their assignments. Supervising teachers are available each day to get students set up, monitor productivity, and answer questions that students may have. In addition, students are allowed to return to their lockers for forgotten materials, attend extra help sessions with their teachers (when they are available), and take a snack break. While Homework Club is not a tutoring session and students must be able to work independently, many find the quiet and consistent structure to be helpful.

If you are interested in registering your child for Homework Club this year, please fill out this pre-registration Google form: HW Club Link

If you have any questions about Homework Club for your child, please contact Stephanie Palmer at spalmer@nsboro.k12.ma.us.

Winter Sports Registration

Please check out the following information regarding Trottier interscholastic basketball.

2025-2026 MS Winter Sports Information,

Assabet and Private School Process

Assabet High School and Private School

Attention all students applying to private school for next school year: Please see your Guidance Counselor before the Thanksgiving weekend to discuss the private school recommendation process. For more detailed information, please visit the Trottier Guidance Website or Canvas page. Trottier has several forms that private school applicants must complete. Regardless of the private school's application deadlines, the deadline for all Trottier forms is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's Guidance Counselor.

8th-grade students interested in attending Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational High School: Trottier is hosting Assabet during the school day on Friday, October 3, as they present an informational session for all 8th-grade students. Those students who are interested in applying to Assabet, are encouraged to go on a tour of the school on Wednesday, October 29 from 8:30-11:30. Permission forms are required for students planning to go on this tour. Further information about Assabet is located on the Assabet website..