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TIS Morning Announcements

Updated daily for the student body at TIS.

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Troy Intermediate School computer classes will be...

What is the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code started as a one-hour...

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CALENDARS ON SALE!

$10.00
Includes district wide events such as:
                  -PSSA Testing
                  -High School Musical
                  -Band/Choral Concerts
                  -School Board Meetings
                  -Act 80 Days
                  -Winter & Spring Break
                  -Much More!!
*Also includes a resource directory for Troy School District and Youth Services.
 
Contact the TIS Main Office at 570-297-4565 to reserve a calendar!  *Checks made payable to TIS PTSO
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Creating Monstrous Picture Books

In Mrs. Allen's WIN classes, the students have been studying main idea, details, important ideas, and character development.  They discussed the movie, Monsters, Inc., read a book of Monsters, Inc, and then simplified the important details into a short picture book.  The whole class created a story board with rough illustrations and big concepts for each page.  This was followed by each child/pair choosing  a page to create.  After creating a rough draft (or two) and editing, the final product page was published.  These books represent the students' interpretation of the movie.  This project involved comprehension, understanding of basic story elements, following directions, and teamwork.  
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Guidance through Kindness

Mrs. Judson the TIS guidance counselor teaches students about good character traits. In this picture she is reading Stephanie's Ponytail to 3rd grade students. This book teaches students about kindness and respect for others.
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Santa Breakfast and Pictures

On December 10th from 9am to Noon at the Troy School District Memorial Auditorium

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Box Tops for Our School

Collect those box tops and bring them into Mr. Butters.

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Lunch Menu

We will be reinforcing our commitment to
good nutrition for your children.  Your child must choose at least one fruit or vegetable with lunch. We will be encouraging the students to try new vegetable selections. There will be a great selection of fruits and vegetables. 
Milk will be fat free flavored & fat free or 1% low fat white milk. 
All of our grain offerings are 100% whole grain rich.  
All of our foods are trans fats free and the sodium is limited.


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TIS Domino Effect 

Students in Mrs.Hobczuk's overflow WIN time group have been working with dominoes and how they work. Students have learned that they work in a chain reaction. Students have been challenged to create domino displays that use creativity and thought in order for their domino reaction to work. 

Also, student have been working on some logic games that involve challenge cards. Students have to create the challenge according to how it is pictured on the challenge card, however, they have to add the missing pieces in order for the maze to work. In Gravity Maze, students are working on the logic of gravity in order to get a marble to move through a path without getting stuck. In Circuit Maze, students are working on the logic of how circuits work in order to get the red, yellow, and green pieces to light up by correctly placing pieces on the board. In Codemaster, students are working on logic based to get from one point to another using only the colored tokens listed on the current level. The challenge cards range from Beginner all the way to Expert. 
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A Common Sense Guide to Technology


Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media...

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TIS Craft Fair-Concessions

TIS the Season Craft Fair-Concessions
December 10th from 10am-3pm

We are asking for donations for the following:

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TIS Winter Concert 

The TIS Winter Concert will be on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Memorial Auditorium. The 5th grade band, 6th grade band and 5th/6th grade chorus will perform a variety of works from marches to holiday songs. All participating students should arrive to the commons building at 6:30pm the night of the concert. This is a fantastic holiday tradition that you won’t want to miss!
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Concert Dates Announced


TIS Concert Dates 2016-2017
TIS Winter Concert
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Memorial Auditorium at 7:00pm
Performing Groups – 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus
 
All District Band Concert
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Memorial Auditorium at 7:00pm
Performing Groups – 5th Grade Band and 6th Grade Band ONLY
 
TIS Spring Concert
Thursday May 25, 2017
Memorial Auditorium at 7:00pm
Performing Groups – 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus
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Save Your Coke Caps

The Physical Education Department TIS can use your coke caps to purchase equipment to benefit students. Save your coke caps and drop them off to Mr. Ward and Mrs. Sheeley.



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Spreading Holiday Cheer Dates


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TIS Veterans Day Celebration

On November 11th, the TIS community gathered for our annual Veterans Day celebration. The assembly started with the color guard presenting the colors and the 6th grade chorus performing our national anthem. The celebration included an acrostic poem performed by students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade, the poem “In Flanders Field” set to music and sung by the chorus, and the slide show, that was put together by Mr. Beeman. Thank you to the TIS students, faculty and staff for a beautiful assembly
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Guidance Program Overview


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STEM Activity

Basketball towers:  A STEM win time activity focusing on engineering.  Students were given a Sunday paper 3 feet of tape and 30 minutes to plan, and construct a tower that would hold a basketball for 20 seconds.  We tested them out, after a time of reflection we made improvements where needed.
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Canned Food Drive

Canned Food Drive:  This year's theme was "Focusing on Families by Filling Baskets"  We surpassed our goal of 100 baskets by 7.  Thank you to those that were so giving.   The students also put the cans collected to good use by participating in a Sculpture building contest.  This served a dual purpose:  a unifying STEM activity completed by each homeroom. 
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Kinetic Energy with Pop Sticks

Popping Popsicle Sticks.  Students have been working on weaving techniques and intertwining Popsicle sticks to make stars, and other shapes that explode upon contact.  These sticks provide a good example of potential and kinetic energy.  
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Mathematical Gold Fish

5th Grade Math classes were using Goldfish to practice fractions and data. They were given 10 random fish and had to display their results in fraction form along with charting the results combined with their partners. 

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Young Givers in 3rd Grade

Mrs. Simpson's third grade students brought in can food to give to those in need. At the end of the food can drive, students created unique sculptures with the food can items before sending them off to the needy.  
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Traveling Travelers in 4th Grade

4th grade is learning all about Pennsylvania this year.  To help us learn about the different regions, communities, and industries in Pennsylvania, we are mailing flat travelers all over PA.  Some of the cities and towns our travelers have visited so far include Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Sunbury, Gettysburg, Butler, New Albany, Wellsboro, and State College.  Thank you to all of the people who have donated their time, stamps, and money to make this project happen. Click on "More Info" to see pictures of our Flat Travelers and their adventures!

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206 King St. Troy, PA 16947
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