Taylor County Middle

Dear TCMS Families,

At Taylor County Middle School, we believe that student success is strongest when schools and families work together! We are excited to introduce Knightly Connections, a new initiative designed to strengthen the connection between home and school while encouraging families to take an active role in their child's academic growth.

Knightly Connections gives parents and guardians an opportunity to spend a little time each week working alongside their student on important academic skills. These activities are designed to encourage conversation, build confidence, reinforce classroom learning, and remind students that their families are partners in their success.

Each week, we will post a short academic activity to complete with a parent or guardian. We will alternate between two academic areas:

Literacy/ELA Weeks: Activities will focus on reading, vocabulary, language skills, and comprehension.

Math Weeks: Activities will focus on practicing math skills and applying mathematical concepts.

First, set aside a little time each week to complete the activity with your student. Work together! Encourage your student to explain their thinking, share what they know, and ask questions.

Then, once the activity is completed, record the week on your Home Communication Log. Have a parent or guardian sign the log to verify that the connection took place.

Lastly, return the completed log to the office so your student can receive credit for their participation. If you would like a printed copy of the Communication Log, please have your student stop by the office to pick one up! Print the Communication Log here.

We want to celebrate families who make learning a priority! Each completed weekly connection will earn you and your student an entry into our Knightly Connections Basket Drawing at the end of the nine-week period. The more weeks your family participates, the more chances your student will have to win!

Remember... Knightly Connections is not about getting every answer correct or spending hours on schoolwork. It is about spending meaningful time together, encouraging your student, and showing them that their education matters both at school and at home.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping our Knights continue to grow, learn, and achieve. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing our school and families connect! The ELA or Math activity will be posted on Fridays with the first one starting on November 13, 2026.

Together, We Are Stronger Knights!