🎉 Ready for a great school year, Patriot families? Join us for MEET THE TEACHER at Tavares Middle School on August 6th from 1:00–3:30 PM! 🎒

What to expect:
Meet teachers & staff 👋
Walk the campus 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Learn about clubs & sports ⚽🏆
Purchase spirit wear (cash only) 🧢

Before you come:
-Log in to Focus and write down your 1st period teacher & room number (available the morning of Aug. 6th).
-Need help with Focus? Scan the QR code on the flyer for help.
-Your first period teacher will have a hard copy of your schedule at the event.

Still not able to find your first period? Head to the cafeteria, and we will point you in the right direction.

Location: 1335 Ken Bragg Way, Tavares, FL

2 months ago, Tavares Middle School
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Meet the Teacher Flyer
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s first week of school? 🎉🍪 Order a cookie gram for only $2 (CASH ONLY). Pick up at Meet the Teacher in the TMS Cafeteria
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🎉 Thank you for your patience! 🎉
Our counselors are diligently finalizing student schedules. Schedules will be posted to Focus by Meet the Teacher on 8/6. Need a schedule change? You can submit requests at Meet the Teacher or during lunch the first week of school.

Meet the Teacher is August 6th from 1:00-3:30 pm at Tavares Middle School.
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Bold yellow text on a white background reads "THANK YOU" with a message thanking for patience. Counselors are working on finalizing schedules.
The teachers are BACK and ready to hit the ground running!
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You don’t have to know everything on Day 1. Just show up, ask questions, and remember—we’re all here to help you have a great start! ❤️💙

We can’t wait to see you Monday, August 10th!
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🚗 CAR RIDERS - ACT NOW! 🚗
If you have a car rider, please fill out the car rider tag request form TODAY! We'll have your tag ready for pickup at Meet the Teacher on August 6th. Don't wait—get this done now to make dismissal smooth and safe from day one!

Form --> https://forms.gle/4eNjrMts5rxBp66Q9
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Yellow background with a flyer for "Meet the Teacher" event. Details include date, time, and activities.
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Two chances to connect at Tavares Middle! 📚✨

Aug 6 — Meet the Teacher (1:00–3:30 PM) — drop in after 1 PM to meet staff, explore campus, see extracurriculars, and buy school merch (CASH ONLY).

Sept 1 — Open House (5:30–7:00 PM) — arrive at 5:30 to follow the bell schedule, visit teachers briefly, and learn about courses. Title I presentation at 5:00 PM.
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School flyer with "Meet the Teacher" and "Open House" events. Dates and times are provided.

Riding the bus this year?? Make sure you know your transportation plan BEFORE the first day of school!

Use this link to access the LCSB Transportation Page --> https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/o/lcs/page/bus-transportation-information

📍 Find your assigned bus stop and route.
🚌 Know your bus number.
⏰ Plan to arrive at your bus stop early.
🏠 Know where you will get off the bus.
📱 Have a plan for what to do if there is a transportation question or change.

Important reminder: Students must ride their assigned bus. Students may not ride home on a friend’s bus. 🚌

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Yellow school bus with a "School Bus" sign drives on a black background with sun and clouds. Text reads: "Back to School Starts at 9:20 AM August 10th Do you know your bus number?"
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Meet the Teacher! August 6, 2026 📍 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Tavares Middle School (1335 Ken Bragg Way, Tavares FL) ✨ Meet our amazing teachers and staff 🚶 Walk the campus and get familiar with the school 🏀 Learn about clubs and sports 👕 Grab school spirit wear (cash only) 🍦 Enjoy Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee Truck treats! BONUS: A percentage of the truck sales supports our school's PBIS program—so treat yourself while supporting our students! 💙 Whether you're new to TMS or returning for another great year, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with our school community and start the year off right!
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Parents, don’t forget we utilize Focus to keep you connected with your child’s education. Log in now to stay connected to everything happening in your child's school day! With Focus, you'll have: ✅ Real-Time Grade Updates: See your child's progress instantly, no more waiting for report cards! ✅ Assignment Tracking: Know exactly what's due and when, so you can support your child's learning ✅ Direct Messaging with Teachers: Communicate with educators quickly and easily about your child's progress ✅ Attendance Information: Stay informed about attendance records at a glance Being involved in your child's education makes a real difference! Focus puts the power in your hands to support their success every single day. Need to register? Sign up today and join our school community: https://lake.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ Let's work together! 💪📚
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We are so grateful to an amazing anonymous donor who recently blessed Tavares Middle School with a generous donation of items for our PBIS program!

These items will go directly to our students who demonstrate outstanding positive behavior every single day. Whether it's showing respect, responsibility, or kindness to their peers, we get to celebrate and reward these students because of YOU! 💙

Want to make a difference too? You can support our students and their positive choices by donating items through our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/04As5GlK

Every donation (no matter the size) helps us recognize and encourage the incredible character our students are building. Thank you for investing in our students' success!
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🏈🏐 Fall sports are coming up FAST, Patriots! 🏐🏈

Parents and families, now is the perfect time to make sure your student is ready to hit the field or court. Get sports physicals and required athletic paperwork completed early so there are no last-minute delays when fall sports begin!

📅 Fall sports start back quickly in August, including:
🏈 Co-Ed Flag Football
🏃 Boys & Girls Cross Country
📣 Cheerleading
🏐 Girls Volleyball

8th-grade families: There is also an opportunity to complete an important athletic health requirement before high school!

❤️ Who: Tavares Middle School 8th Graders
📅 When: Thursday, August 6 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $20

Beginning July 1, 2026, incoming 9th graders participating in athletics must have an EKG/ECG as part of the Second Chance Act. EKGs are valid for 2 years, making this a great opportunity to take care of this requirement before high school!

⚠️ Pre-registration is required! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit whoweplayfor.org to register.

Don't wait until the last minute—get cleared and get ready to play!

Questions? Reach out to our athletic director, Mrs. Metz- Metza@lake.k12.fl.us
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fall info meeting dates
ekg flyer
Text and graphics for a sports physical. It contains a red starburst and blue ovals with information.
Red heart shapes on a white and blue background. Text reads "Step 2: Online Athletic Clearance Portal" and "You will upload your completed physical and insurance information."
Step three, clearance. Complete the online portal for child's clearance. Watch social media for meeting dates and sport start times.
Sports poster with vibrant colors. A soccer ball, basketball, and track icons. Text reads "TMS Sports Dates to Remember."

Welcome, Ms. Korsun!

❤️Help us welcome our new Instructional Dean to the Patriot family!💙

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We know back-to-school comes with approximately 847 questions… 🤔😅

When is the first day? 🗓️
What time does school start? ⏰
Where do I find my bus information? 🚌
Can I bring a backpack? 🎒
What sports and clubs are available? 🏀🎭

We’ve got you covered! Here are some TMS Back-to-School Basics to help students and families feel ready for a successful start to the school year. 📚✨

Save the post, share it with a friend, and get ready! Keep checking our pages for more back-to-school info!

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A page titled "Back-to-School Basics" with text and icons. It has a title, a description, and a red flag icon.
A pink background displays "Mission: Be on Time!" with the first day of school on August 10. Times include 9:20 a.m. for school, 8:50 a.m. for student arrival, 4:00 p.m. dismissal, and 3:00 p.m. for Wednesday.
A pink-themed page with text instructions for students. It lists arrival times and reporting locations.
A pink-themed page with "Patriot Essentials" at the top and number 3. Below, it reads, "Breakfast and lunch are free for all students."
A poster with a white and yellow background, featuring a bold "4" and a headline "More Than the Classroom". Text discusses sports and clubs available.
A pink background displays information for parents, numbered "5" and titled "Set Up for Success!" It includes guidelines about dress codes, medication, and school expectations.
⚠️ Attention families of incoming 7th graders:
Do we have documentation of your child's required TDAP vaccine? If not, please submit records or contact Mrs. Price with any questions at
PriceL@lake.k12.fl.us.
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A poster with a stethoscope, a keyboard, and a pen on a white background asks for Tdap vaccine documentation.
Back-to-school shopping with a teen is 80% negotiation, 15% eye-rolling, and 5% actual clothing chosen. 😂👕🛒

👇Remember the following as you're doing your back-to-school shopping. Dress for success, Patriots! 👕🧢

https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/code-of-student-conduct-policy-guide
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Blue and white poster lists acceptable and unacceptable dress code items for Tavares Middle School students.
⏰ Tavares Middle School Hours — save this!

School Hours: 9:20 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 3:00 PM dismissal
Campus opens at 8:50 AM — car riders, please stay in your vehicle until then.
Let’s start the year strong, Patriots!
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Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.

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Make a difference. Help Keep Our Students Safe. Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Serve and support your local school district. All FDLE Certified and 144-hour Guardian Trained welcome. Full and Part-Time positions available. Apply at lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment. Questions? Contact us at safetyandsecurity@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6675
❤️🤍 Welcome to the Patriot Family! ❤️🤍

Please help us welcome Pedro Alves da Silva, our newest 8th Grade Science teacher at Tavares Middle School! 🧪🔬

We're excited to have him join the Patriot family! Be sure to give Mr. Silva a warm TMS welcome in the comments!
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At Tavares Middle, we're excited to share how PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is making our school a better place for every student!

How YOU Can Help: Consider supporting our program by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List! Your donations help stock our school store and make rewards even more meaningful for our students. 💚 Link --> Our Wish List

Here's what PBIS means for your child:

✅ Clear Expectations — Students know exactly what positive behavior looks like in every setting (classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, buses)

✅ Recognition & Rewards — When students make good choices, they earn 'Star Bucks' to spend at our school store! It's a fun, tangible way to celebrate their success.

✅ Special Events — We regularly host events to recognize students who make positive choices and contribute to our school community.

✅ Supportive Environment — PBIS helps us create a school where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to do their best.

The Bottom Line: Instead of just focusing on what students do wrong, PBIS teaches and celebrates what they do right. When students feel recognized and supported, they thrive! 🌟

Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Lamoreaux at Lamoreauxk@lake.k12.fl.us

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