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TMSS Tornados Newsletter
September 2021
Principal's Message
Welcome back to school! Welcome to familiar TMSS families that were with us last school year,
welcome to new students who have recently transferred to TMSS and welcome to a few
students who took a pause from face-to-face learning last year to do remote learning. It is good
to see everyone in person. There are certainly a lot of us in the building as our initial enrollment
is about sixty students more than last year!
We also have four new staff members. Ms. Andrea Lutz is our new administrative assistant in
the office. Ms. Jen Hidelbaugh is an educational assistant who has rejoined us from Arborfield
School. Ms. Steffen joined us last June as a high school teacher and will continue to be teaching
some ELA 10 and 20-level classes this fall. And, Ms. Scharfenberg has joined us in the middle
years as she transferred from TES. It is great to have all four women on our TMSS staff.
We are optimistic with the Safe School plan that the North East School Division has
implemented with all schools in the division. At this point in time, TMSS is at level one which
means no restrictions and “business as usual”. That said, masks are strongly recommended, and
we are a mask-friendly facility reminding students that we appreciate everyone wearing masks
and we do not tolerate negative comments about the choices families are making. If we learned
anything from the past school year, then we recognize that each family has their own comfort
level with Covid-19 protocols.
It is still very important that students stay home if they are ill. The Daily Screening
Questionnaire includes symptoms such as: fever, cough, headache and muscle fatigue. We also
encourage families to call in absences to the office to keep us in-the-loop as to why your child
isn’t able to attend school. Teachers will appreciate the updates, too, in the form of an email,
lastname.firstname@nesd.ca.
Tornado athletics have already begun in at TMSS. Football, volleyball, golf and cross-country
coaches have already been reaching out to students. In fact, the football team has their first
game under the lights on Friday, September 10th with a 7 pm kickoff. If you’re interested in
how to get involved with teams and clubs here at TMSS, then click on the Daily News tab of our
website at https://www.nesd.ca/School/tmss/Pages/default.aspx#/= and read the
announcements that teachers post each day.
It's going to be a great school year!
Carmen Messer
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Welcome!
Hello! My name is Andrea Lutz, and I am the new Administrative Assistant at
TMSS. I am excited to be working in such an energetic and fun environment! I
have three kids aged 16, 13, and 9 and we have lived in Tisdale for ten years. I
have many creative outlets such as baking, art and writing, and love running
and working out. I am a very social person and love getting to know people, so
feel free to stop by the office and say hello!
Hello TMSS Family. My name is Ms. Lydia Steffen, and I am your new
high school ELA teacher. I am excited to be here and am looking
forward to making valuable connections with students and staff. I live
in Melfort, SK, with my fiance Trevor and our five children Lukas,
Danelle, Jaxon, Rohan, and Harper. Our family loves to spend time
together, especially at the lake. We all play sports, and we’re
competitive at everything, which makes for exciting game nights! If
you see me at the school, football field, dance centre, or at the rink,
please feel free to come and say hello.
Hello everyone, my name is Miss Scharfenberg and I am very excited to
be joining the TMSS team. I have spent the previous year at Tisdale
Elementary School teaching grade 4 and prior to that was a middle years
teacher in Gronlid and Nipawin. I am really looking forward to getting
back into a middle years role and teaching grade 6 Math and Social
Studies, grade 7 ELA and Social Studies, and grade 9 Social Studies. I will
also be coaching a few different athletic teams throughout the school
year. I am looking forward to getting to know my students and all of the
learning opportunities we will share this year!
Hello, I am Jenifer Hidlebaugh and I am super excited to be working at
TMSS. I have 2 boys, one graduated and one in grade 6. I am in my 14th
year as an EA and am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I was
an EA at Arborfield School for 12 years and I did my very first year at
TMSS. Some of my hobbies are crocheting, diamond dot art, going to the
lake, swimming and being outdoors. I also enjoy painting. Summer is my
favorite season. Have a great year everyone!
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Farewell
We would like to thank Kristina Pipunic for her time as an EA at TMSS during the 2020-21 school year.
We appreciate her hard work and dedication to the students and wish her all the best in whatever her
future holds.
Cross Country Running
The cross-country running team will begin practices after school on Tuesday, September
7th. Usually, practices run until 4:00-4:15. We are just beginning to get information about the
NESD league. We have a league for gr 7-12 students and possibly, a league for gr 5/6 students.
TMSS will host the first meet for the gr 7-12 league on Thursday, September 16th at
the Tisdale Kinsmen Park with more details to follow. I am encouraging any student who is
busy with other team sports to still come out and compete, even in the practice times conflict
with their other sports. They just need to come speak to me and we can plan alternate
arrangements.
Coach Messer
messer.carmen@nesd.ca
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Sr Girls Volleyball
Sept. 17/18 – Wadena Tournament
Sept. 24/25 – Home Tournament …come on out and watch the girls play on Friday and Saturday!
Jr Girls Volleyball
We are excited to get our Junior Girls Volleyball season started! Tryouts will be Wednesday, September
8th 3:30-4:45 and Monday, September 13th 3:30-4:45. Practice/Tryouts will continue on Wednesday,
September 15th also from 3:30-4:45. It looks like there will be enough interest for 3 teams! If your
daughter is interested, please have her sign up on Mrs. Simpson’s office door in the Auditorium as soon
as possible!
Special Olympics Donation
In honour of the late Monica Harpham, who was a noon hour supervisor, CHUMS facilitator, and
advocate for many TMSS students, our school staff had a dress-down day on Friday, September 3 and
raised $320. We chose to donate it to one of Monica’s local passions, Special Olympics. Monica was a
great asset for our school and the entire Tisdale community. We think of her often!
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School Community Council News
What is a School Community Council?
• develops shared responsibility for learning success and well-being of children and
youth
• encourages and facilitates parent and community engagement in school planning and
improvement processes
• provides guidance and direction from a lay perspective to the school, the Board and
community organizations and agencies.
Who are the members of the SCC?
• 5-9 representative members from parents and community
• 2 secondary students
• School Principal
• Teacher Representative
• Kinistin First Nation representative
When do they meet?
• On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm (via ZOOM)
• All meetings are open to the public. Only members are allowed to vote
How can YOU get involved?
• Join in the first meeting on September 14th at 4:30pm
• Speak to the current SCC chair (Jessica Steadman), Principal Mrs. Messer, or other
Council Members (Kali Cortus, Melanie Brandt) for more information.
• We are currently looking for a Secretary and up to 5 new Members at Large to join our
Council
• Only elected council members are allowed to vote
September 14 SCC Zoom Meeting
Topic: TMSS School Community Council
Time: Sep 14, 2021 04:30 PM Saskatchewan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98967851853?pwd=SDRHMHZCVVBxVDVhVGNTRnlybFc3UT09
Meeting ID: 989 6785 1853
Passcode: p7vq32
Thank You
Thank you to Reflections Paint here in Tisdale for donating chalk paint for our SRC and art classes to
use.
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Mrs. Lee’s Career Corner September
How Does Information from Mrs. Lee Get to Me??
You need to check the Daily Announcements, even if you have a spare because Mrs. Lee always has
important information in there. Information will also come to your school email account, so again you
need to check it daily.
How do I get to see Mrs. Lee?
There is a sign-up board outside of the main office on the glass. Please sign up there and she will call
you down. Or, please feel free to email questions: lee.kristin@nesd.ca
Grade 10s
• It’s never too early to start planning your future. Mrs. Lee will be in your classes in the
upcoming months to ask you some questions about areas you are considering. You will register
for grade 11 classes in the spring.
• There are many career fairs, info. sessions, campus tours and open houses online that you
should take advantage of them even though you are in grade 10. Simply look up the institutions
webpage and sign up online.
• Nov. 1 - SEE Your Future- Virtual Career Fair- Saskatoon 9:45-3pm. You need to register online:
(www.seeyourfuture.ca) Tons of schools from all over North America!
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• MyBlueprint is an excellent tool for students to use to explore possible careers, schools, create
resumes, etc. The account belongs to the student for life; be sure to utilize the knowledge it has
to offer. https://myblueprint.ca/
Grade 11s
• Mrs. Lee will set up a schedule to meet with you about post-secondary, etc. in the upcoming
months. Watch the announcements for your time. If you cannot make it, you must see her to
reschedule. Many of the times will be during lunch hour, right before school and right after
school. The purpose of the meeting will be to check your credits and discuss areas & programs
& locations you are considering for post-secondary
• There are many career fairs, info. sessions, campus tours and open houses online that you
should take advantage of them even though you are in grade 11. Simply look up the
institution’s webpage and sign up online. Many are listed in the grade 12 important dates.
• Nov. 1 - SEE Your Future- Virtual Career Fair- Saskatoon 9:45-3pm. You need to register online:
(www.seeyourfuture.ca)
• MyBlueprint is an excellent tool for students to use to explore possible careers, schools, create
resumes, etc. The account belongs to the student for life; be sure to utilize the knowledge it has
to offer. https://myblueprint.ca/
Grade 12s
Mrs. Lee will be setting up appointments to meet with each of you about your future plans in
September. Please check announcements and let her know if you need to switch times.
MyBlueprint is an excellent tool for students to use to explore possible careers, schools, create resumes,
etc. The account belongs to the student for life; be sure to utilize the knowledge it has to offer.
https://myblueprint.ca/
Important Dates
• SUTIL Virtual Career Fairs: will be offering bi-weekly, virtual presentation days from Sept 28 -
Dec 9, to facilitate the exploration of post-secondary opportunities with in Saskatchewan and
Western Canada. Presentations will run concurrently in a rotating cycle, every 30-minutes, from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Students will access these presentations through meeting links embedded in
each institutions virtual booth on our sutil.ca website.
o Dates: Sept 28, Oct 14, Oct 28, Nov 9, Nov 25, and Dec 9.
o Optional Registration
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch28wLpdobpMzjfNafqYUsXXI5ADgk
fh2EHSrR8TIbB5plBA/viewform
• Oct. 23 - USask Virtual Open House https://admissions.usask.ca/tours-and-events/open-
house.php
• Olds College Webinar Wednesdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 21
https://www.oldscollege.ca/admissions/visit-us/index.html
• 12 AM Oct. 1 - Applications open for the High Demand Programs at SaskPoly: Practical Nursing,
Medical Radiologic Technology, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology. Applications
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close at 4:30 Feb.15 –Documents are due Mar. 1. This is also when applications open for the
SCBScN program
• Oct. 1 - U of A – applications open
• Oct. 1 – U of Calgary- applications open
• Oct. 1 – U of M applications open
• Oct. 1 – Lakeland applications open for most programs
• Oct. 2 – U of Calgary Virtual Open House )https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-
students/undergraduate/events
• Oct. 6 - Campion College Info. Night U of R 6:30pm
• Oct. 9 - Luther College Info. Night U of R 6:30pm
https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?eventRegistrationAction=registrati
on&stringEventID=MjEy
• Oct. 16 - U of R Open House (UR Connected) (Register online) (Open to anyone!!)
https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?eventRegistrationAction=registrati
on&stringEventID=MjEx
• Oct. 16 – U of A Virtual Open House
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/undergraduate/tours-and-events/open-house/index.html
• Oct. 15 – Olds College Open House
• Oct. 17-28 – U of R Early Admissions
• Oct. 22 & 23 - Lakeland Virtual Open House (apply during this event and save the application
fee)
• Oct. 23 & 27 SAIT open house https://www.sait.ca/future-students/discover-campus/open-
house
• Oct. 30 NAIT Open House https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/tours-events-and-info-
sessions/open-house
• https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/CurrentStudents/OPEN_HOUSE
• Oct. 26 – U of M Virtual Open House
• Nov. 1 - SEE Your Future- Virtual Career Fair- Saskatoon 9:45-3pm. You need to register online:
(www.seeyourfuture.ca)
• Nov. 6 MacEwan University Open House
• Nov. 9 – U of Calgary presentation for SK https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-
students/undergraduate/events
Edsby for Parents/Guardians
If you have already been invited and are unable to access or unable to link all your children properly, we
will provide you with a solution shortly. Please be patient as we are moving to these new systems.
Thank you.
10 | P a g eHow to Join Edsby as a Parent
Background: Edsby is the NESD’s go to website/app for students and class communication,
attendance, calendars, evidence of learning and gradebook. This document highlights how to
login to Edsby for the first time as a parent of an NESD student.
Guiding Steps:
Step 1: You will receive an email inviting you to activate a new Edsby account or connect this
student to your existing account. The invite will be shared with you via email from the school.
** Check the email account you submitted to the school.**
Step 2: Follow the link “click here to accept”
Mobile
Sign-up Web
Browser
Sign-up
Step 3: You will see the following screen. If this is your first login,
select “I don’t have an Edsby parent account at NESD”
OR
If you received this email and you have already set up your Edsby
account for another child, then select “Login to your existing NESD
parent account”
V1 – 05/21/2021How to Join Edsby as a Parent
Step 4: Fill in the required info and create a password and select
“Create Edsby Account”
Note: Some users have reported an error flash on the screen. However,
the system still logs the individual in.
Step 5: Review the following information to ensure it is correct. If you list
corrections, click “Notify the Office”
Step 6: Select “I certify that this information is correct”
Step 7: You will see your Edsby home screen
Mobile Web
Browser
Step 8: You will receive an email confirming that your Edsby
account has been activated as the parent/guardian for your child.
Note: Once you login, you will receive reminders to set your
notifications. Please take a moment to do this to ensure you will
be able to receive messages and information about your child.
V1 – 05/21/2021Daily Screening Questionnaire for COVID-19
Parents / Guardians / Students / Staff must use this risk assessment each day to decide
if the student should enter a school or NESD facility.
1. Do you, or your child attending school, have any of the following symptoms: Check one
• Fever o YES o NO
• Cough o YES o NO
• Headache o YES o NO
• Muscle and/or joint aches and pains o YES o NO
• Sore throat o YES o NO
• Chills o YES o NO
• Runny nose o YES o NO
• Nasal congestion o YES o NO
• Conjunctivitis o YES o NO
• Dizziness o YES o NO
• Fatigue o YES o NO
• Nausea/vomiting o YES o NO
• Diarrhea o YES o NO
• Loss of appetite (difficulty feeding for children) o YES o NO
• Loss of sense of taste or smell o YES o NO
• Shortness of breath o YES o NO
• Difficulty breathing o YES o NO
2. Have you been identified as a close contact by Public Health? o YES o NO
If you have answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, please DO NOT enter the school/NESD
facility at this time. Please stay home and use the Saskatchewan COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool and
call HealthLine 811.
If you have answered “No” to all the questions above, you may attend school/NESD facility.You can also read
