Washington DC Photo Update

Weather Data Collection

6th grade students are pictured here with their weather stations or anemometers that they designed and then used to collect weather data this month. Great work Mr. Jones and Mrs. Bove-Virr!

The "Matfus" Bus

Mrs. Matfus' bus took time out for a photo opportunity today while visiting the Nation's Capitol.

8th Graders Visit CT State Capitol

8th graders visited the CT State Capitol today as part of their study of government. They are seen here meeting with Senator Markley and Representative Sampson. (I apologize for the turned pictures-- they are coming in remotely from cell phones.)

Hale Visits Arlington

8th grader Bryson Hale is seen here next to the headstone of a relative in Arlington National Cemetery. (I apologize for the turned picture-- they are coming in remotely from cell phones.)

8th Graders Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

On their first full day in Washington DC, 8th grade students visited Arlington Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students were part of the wreath laying ceremony and toured the grounds at Arlington.

Weather Collection and Clouds

While outside completing the weather data collection unit two weeks ago, 6th grade students saw some amazing clouds outside Tyrrell Middle School.

Governor's Summer Reading Challenge

Students, teachers and administrators from Tyrrell Middle School and Alcott Elementary School were honored this month at the CT State Capitol for their outstanding participation in the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge. Way to go!

Kids’ Speak

Twenty-eight seventh and eighth graders attended Kids’ Speak, the kickoff to the Kids’ Court, at the UCONN School of Law. The students from Tyrrell, along with students from other schools in the state, engaged in discourse regarding relevant topics, such as bullying and discrimination, in preparation for writing essays to enter in the Kids’ Court competition.

Giving Tree Service Project

Thank you to those 7th grade students who participated in the Giving Tree Service Project. All together we were able to raise $400 to donate to a special boy and family in need of support. Pictured are George Collazo and Noah Elliott who helped to make our tree displays for the "Giving Tree" 7th grade service project. You did an awesome job!

Waterbury Youth Service Award

Cynthia Dias, a student on the Onyx Team, is pictured here at the award ceremony on Monday with Kelly Cronin. Cynthia was chosen to receive the Waterbury Youth Service Award for Volunteerism.

Waterbury Youth Service Award

Congratulations Kaitlyn! She was the recipient of the Waterbury Youth Service Award. Kaitlyn is a member of the Pearl Team.

Brazilian Dance Experience

Members of a Capoiera Dance school came to Tyrrell as a world language cultural experience. Students joined in on the action, dancing a traditional fight- dance.

6th Grade @ the Rockcats Game

6th grade students enjoyed an All American pastime baseball game as part of their interdisciplinary study of baseball.

Team Tyrrell @ Wolcott Circle of Sports Road Race

TEAM TYRRELL participated in and supported this year’s Wolcott Circle of Sports 5K Road Race. This was the 14th year of the race and this was the best one yet. We enjoyed a beautiful day, a great turn out, lots of food, a DJ, a Crossfit Challenge, and lots of sponsor booths. We all had a good experience at the race and we’ll be back next year. Special thanks to: Mr Kelsey for the T-shirt logo design, Mr. Simpson for keeping ZG safe on the race course while helping push him towards his best 5K time, Mrs. Tansley for announcing the race to all the kids at lunch, and Mrs. Tedesco for being the mastermind behind Team Tyrrell, tying it into summer reading and generating interest at the school. The students really enjoyed participating in the event with their teachers. Below are the race results if anyone cares to see them. http://www.hitekracing.com/results13/wol0505.htm