We are very grateful, in this month of gratitude, for the amazing students, professionals, and families at TPMS which make our community and school so rich. In this month's update, we celebrate fun of Halloween, the achievements of many magnet students and one TPMS teacher, and learn about how students can be mentored to work on their own unique passion projects!

WE SHINE PROJECTS

The WE SHINE initiative pairs students with mentors to develop their own unique passion projects—creative endeavors they’ll proudly share during our Spring Showcase. These projects are limited only by imagination; past examples include research on medical advancements, a solar-powered oven, yo-yo demonstrations, original music compositions, and more.

Join us for a brief virtual meeting to learn more about this year’s enrichment opportunities with the WeShine . We’ll review the purpose of the program, what students can expect, and any preparation or materials they may need. This session will provide clarity, answer questions, and help everyone feel ready to shine. We look forward to connecting with you online!

Date: November 5th, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm

Zoom link: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/87238483172?pwd=ZHdMZnU4cDhJSEY3d0NUUWVuUGVCUT09

CONGRATULATIONS MATH TEAM!!

On Saturday October 18, seven members of the TPMS math team traveled to Virginia to attend the Thomas Jefferson Intermediate Math Open (TJIMO).  TJIMO participants received small-group coaching from members of TJ's nationally-ranked math team.  They competed in both individual and group events, where they worked in teams with mathletes from other local middle schools.  All of our competitors enjoyed a fun and challenging day, and three team members received individual awards.  Jason H and Mason W placed first and second in the individual round, geometry division, and Sophia S earned recognition for her speedy solving in the puzzle round. Way to go, Takoma! 

CONGRATULATIONS AYDINA AND HER SISTER!!

Aydina and her sister Sufyana created a video tutorial for their Maryland Native Plants Search app they researched and coded to support our local community’s Green Team as part of the Sacred Grounds effort, a National Wildlife Federation program focused on creating native wildlife habitats to foster a connection between faith and caring for the environment. Aydina and Sufyana used resources shared by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to match plants and animals of the Maryland/Piedmont Region so their target audience of Maryland homes and businesses can attract native species and pollinators to benefit the environment. The app has been praised by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the National Wildlife Federation, and posted as a public resource by our community to support Maryland’s goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. 

By clicking the link for the video tutorial and considering native plants when you are doing your own gardening or supporting your community’s efforts, you will help make a positive difference! Aydina would really love for their tutorial and app to get some views, so we appreciate you clicking and also sharing with friends and family to show online (in addition to real world) impact!  

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBCFH543luw 

App Link: https://www.ramadanrecycling.com/iccpnative

CONGRATULATIONS MR EVANS!!

We have a celebrity among us! Our very own Mr. Evans recently competed on Jeopardy! Want to see how he did? Tune in on November 4 to find out! Check out the pictures below.

Taurid Meteor Shower

If you can't sleep on November 5th, find a dark sky and look for the Taurid Meteors!