Mr. Grizzell's Adv. English III class works desperately to "escape" Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum." We're happy to report that all students survived.
The Scholars Bowl team finished the calendar year at the JV tournament in Norton this evening. The monarchs earned a first place finish at the tournament. Go Monarchs!
Mrs. Taylor's 6th grade Academic Enrichment class brought goodies to create holiday plates for faculty and staff members. The treats were much appreciated!
Video Invitation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPu74NUWTeS8GdBfnCNQyCHgha96NXZi/view
All are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation! A private Catholic education is more affordable than you think. Check out what small class sizes and traditional values can do for your child at Monarch For a Day on Jan. 5, 2024. For all students currently in the 5th-8th grades. Register for this free, no obligation event at TMP-M.ORG.
Current Monarch families and alumni, please share this invitation with any family you know with a current 5th-8th grader and let them know you think they'd look great in Monarch blue!
God bless and Go Monarchs!
Mark Saturday, Dec. 16 on Your Calendar for TMP-M's Scooter's Day!
TMP-M Junior High Student Council held a toy drive for Toys for Tots over the last month. Over 80 items were collected and donated during this holiday season. Thank you to all students and families for their generosity!
Congratulations to Blaise Staab, who won the 56-player High School division of the Washburn Rural Chess Tournament on Saturday with a score of five wins and one draw!
Congratulations also go out to the Junior High Chess Team, who came from behind to tie for first and second with the host team in the Junior High division of Saturday's Washburn Rural Chess Tournament with 19 points! Unfortunately, we brought home the 2nd Place trophy on tiebreaks. Individually, 7th Grader Caden Pinkney placed 2nd out of 61 players with 5 wins and one loss, 8th Grader E.J. Gibson placed 4th with 5 wins and one loss, and Evan Staab placed 6th with 5 wins and one loss. 8th Graders Zack and Dylan Billinger placed 9th and 13th respectively with 4 wins and 2 losses.
Check out the Advent Family Challenge!
Monarch For a Day is Jan. 5, 2024. Families with 5th and 8th grader should definitely consider attending. Register at TMP-M.ORG or by contacting Melissa Schoepf at schoepfm@tmpmarian.org.
The Junior High Chess Team brought home another 1st Place trophy this past Saturday, defeating six teams in a field of sixty-eight players at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School in Wichita.
TMP-Marian jumped out to an early lead, and never gave it up, extending their lead all the way until the final round. Ultimately, TMP-Marian's top four scores, from which the team score is determined, totaled 20.5 points, followed distantly by Wichita St. Francis of Assisi with 16.5, and host Allison with 16. TMP took ten players to the tournament; it is interesting to note that TMP-Marian's second four scores would have tied for third!
Individually, TMP-M dominated as well. 8th Graders Zack Billinger, Evan Staab, and Ethan Gibson took the first three individual places--Zack winning the tournament with a score of five wins and one draw, Evan placing 2nd with five wins and one loss, and Ethan placing 3rd, also with five wins and one loss. Rounding out the score of 20.5 was 7th Grader Caden Pinkney, who also had five wins and one loss.
Also placing well were 8th Grader Dylan Billinger at 12th, 6th Grader Garret Billinger at 16th, 6th Grader Jarett Leiker at 21st, and 6th Grader Joshua Marintzer a 22nd, each with four wins and two losses.
TMP-Marian will travel to Washburn Rural in Topeka next weekend.
FFA Review November 2023
November was packed with LDE's (Leadership Development Events), CDE's (Career Development Events), and field trips!
At the beginning of the month the FFA officer team attended the Train the Trainer at Oakley where they learned how to teach and engage with elementary students through the KS Farm Bureau.
Tessa Befort
Allison Gottschalk
Grace A. Schmeidler
Chloe Purinton
Collin Haselhorst
Kimberly Sack
Mid November, FFA members attended the Milk Quality & Food Products CDE at Wakeeney where the students tasted different kinds of cheese and milk, tested milk for mastitis, and took an exam. TMP-M placed 8th in the milk quality..
Grace A Schmeidler
Allison Gottschalk
Tessa Befort
Chloe Purinton
Aingleigh Bain
This Monday, FFA juniors and seniors had the opportunity to be a part of Legislative Day where they toured the capitol, ate lunch and had conversations with legislative leaders Barb Wasinger (State Rep) and Ken Corbet (Chair of KS Ag), and had a tour of a sheep operation at Wilson, KS.
Tessa Befort
Allison Gottschalk
Grace Schmeidler
Chloe Purinton
Caleb Marintzer
Finally yesterday, students attended the Vet Science CDE at Colby where they had to ID vet equipment, take an exam and a math practicum. TMP-M placed 7th overall with Chloe Purinton placing in the top 10.
Kimberly Sack
Grace A. Schmeidler
Collin Haselhorst
Brooke Befort
Caleb Marintzer
Ainsleigh Bain
Chloe Purinton
Why a well-rounded TMP-Marian Catholic Education? This Wall Street Journal article gives a great case in point.
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/colleges-teach-chitchat-to-shy-students-81fe9db1?st=8w1q0phenps5who&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink
Boys and Girls Retreats Connect Students with their Faith.
The TMP-Marian high school girls are attending their Loved and Lovely Retreat at St. Nicholas of Myra today. They are enjoying dynamic speakers, a praise and worship band, a homemade spaghetti lunch, Adoration, games, confessions, and Mass.
The high school boys are attending the Virtue and Manhood Retreat at Kennedy by hearing Catholic speaker Dave DiNuzzo, playing dodge ball, Adoration, pizza lunch, confessions, games, and Mass. All students will be dismissed at 3 p.m.
The parents of our high school students will be pleased to know that their children are sharing faith moments and fellowship with their peers and teachers. We have much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless!
Fr. Damian Richards, of TMP-Marian and St. Nicholas Parish, was a guest speaker in the 6th Grade Personal Finance class today. He spoke about his parish budget and how they take care of the money given to them by the parishioners. Even the church has to be good stewards of the money entrusted to it. We saw some real world examples of what all the parish does to take care of us all. We thank Fr. Damian for his time and pray for all those who support our Heartland Parishes and in turn, our Catholic Schools! 🙏🏼
Results of the Diaper Drive (Value given in cost of diapers donated)
Diaper Drive 2022: $11,352.86
Diaper Drive 2023: $13,998.68
Just incredible! These will be used across the Diocese for families in need. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this event possible!
The JH Robotics club met today and started preparing for M4D.
The Thomas More Prep-Marian H.S. FBLA members are now selling Krispy Kreme donuts as part of their fundraiser for state and national FBLA competitions. We are selling Original glazed donuts as well as several specialty donuts: raspberry filled, lemon filled, kreme filled, and chocolate iced. FBLA members will be selling until December 6th. We will plan on delivery of Krispy Kremes on January 3rd (weather permitting). If you are interested, please contact the school and we will get an FBLA member in touch with you--or email linnj@tmpmarian.org. Thank you for all your support of our FBLA program!!
Last 2 Days to Complete the TMP-M Parent Survey!
If you haven't done so already, please complete the parent survey on your perceptions of TMP-M. It takes less than 10 minutes and helps the school tremendously. Your gift of time is appreciated!
Complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 17.
Save the Date and Share with Potential Families!
Not to make you jealous or anything at lunch time, but one of the best TMP-M traditions is the annual Thanksgiving lunch! Today, students, staff, and guests have been enjoying turkey, pumpkin pie, and all the delicious food made by the best kitchen staff in the world!
Every day, grateful for the good!
