Congratulations to Trickum's MATHCOUNTS Team! |
Congratulations to Trickum's MATHCOUNTS Team on their outstanding showing at the Piedmont Chapter Competition two weeks ago. The team finished 1st overall and had four students place in the top 5 individually. Andrew Guo finished 2nd overall, Alicia Zeng 3rd, Lucy Dong 4th and Sarah Wang 5th. Others competing were Ayden Raffield, Jessica Han, Emily Phan, Asa Brock, Upasana Patel and Brandon Pham. Good luck to the top four as they compete in the upcoming Chapter Invitational Competition. Congratulations and wonderful job representing Trickum!
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Congratulations to the 4 students who were accepted into All-State Band! |
Austin Johnson, 8th Grade Trombone
Emily Tran, 8th Grade Clarinet
Nathaniel Anteneh, 8th Grade Clarinet
Alternate - Caron Braggs, 8th Grade Bass Clarinet
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** Tuesday, March 2nd & Tuesday, March 16th: Digital Learning Days (DLD) for all students. Please Note: Students will access lessons in eCLASS but will not have Zoom sessions with their teachers.
** Friday, March 12th: Student/Staff Holiday. There will be NO school on this day.
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Read Across America Day 2021 |
Read Across America Day is a day set aside to celebrate the joys of reading and bring awareness to the importance of reading. By setting aside a day nationally to focus on reading, the hope is that it will help motivate kids to read more and find reading exciting.
This day occurs each year on the birthday of the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss (March 2nd). Trickum Middle School will be celebrating on Wednesday, March 3rd by having time set aside for everyone, students and staff, to “Drop Everything and Read” during lunch time. Our Trickum Tigers are a Community of Readers!
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Yearlong Connections
The Trickum Middle School Connections Preference Survey for rising 7th and 8th graders opened last Friday. If you have not already done so, please take some time to log in with your child so they can complete the survey and let us know the Connections classes they are interested in taking during the 2021-2022 school year. A link to the survey can be found on the Trickum Middle School web page under “For Students” and “Yearlong Connections”. The information is an important part of the scheduling process as we begin preparing for the beginning of the new school year in August. The survey will remain open through Sunday March 7th.
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5th Grade Articulation
Headed to 6th grade in August 2021?
We have a lot of information for you!
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My Virtual Science Fair Experience
By: Sarah Wang, 7th Grade, Student Writer
I did it! I scanned my code again just to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. I finished coding and designed my first app for the science fair--four weeks of effort finally paid off! My app is called “Mini-Helper,” and its purpose is to help alleviate stress for young adults and promote mental health. Ever since COVID-19, many people have had anxiety about the ongoing situation, which is where Mini-Helper comes into action. Inside the app, users can listen to calming music and understand the symptoms of anxiety. Last week, I presented my project to five judges over Zoom. Gwinnett Regional Science and Engineering Fair was able to creatively pivot online by conducting virtual presentations. It was very engaging since I got to attend STEM workshops and learn about engineering principles. Through Science Fair, I’ve had the chance to explore my interest in science. It is a great opportunity for all students to participate in to learn more about the experimentation process. I highly recommend checking it out!
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Los Hermanos Spirit Night |
Thursday, March 4th
5-9 PM
4760 Lawrenceville Hwy. #3
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Make sure to mention Trickum when you order! |
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Trickum's Social Studies Black History Month Scavenger Hunt |
The Trickum Social Studies Department's Black History Month Scavenger Hunt ends this Friday - March 5th!
Make sure to get your pictures or videos emailed to Ms. Woods so you have a chance to win a $25 gift card! |
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Visit as many places on this list as you can.
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Tag the @Trickum_BlackHistory Instagram page with a picture or video of you at each place you visit, or email them to Ms. Woods with a first name and last name.
- The staff, student, or community member with the MOST visits will win our gift card!
- Don't forget to be safe by wearing a mask, social distancing, and looking into virtual sessions if possible (this can count as a visit too!) Stay home if you are having any Covid-related symptoms.
- Competition ends this Friday - March 5th!
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PTSA Tiger Ticket Exchange |
The Tiger Ticket Exchange is coming back thanks to our wonderful PTSA Parents!!
Friday, March 5th
Outside the Cafeteria at lunch time
Students will be able to exchange their tiger tickets as they enter the cafeteria.
Continue to earn those tiger tickets!!
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Student, Parent & Community Member Shout Outs! |
As part of being a PBIS school, we want to recognize responsible, honorable, and respectful behavior from our students and our community! Please use the form to give a "shout out" to a student, parent, or community member you feel deserves praise for their actions. Those receiving shout outs will be recognized via the Trickum Facebook and Instagram pages. |
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Make sure to mention Trickum when you order!!
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Thursday, March 11th
5-8 PM
5314 Five Forks Trickum Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Parent Empowerment Conference |
In this annual event, GCPS will host guest speakers on how to best support your child in the areas of academics, emotional state, and mental state.
En este evento anual, organizaremos oradores invitados sobre cómo apoyar mejor a su hijo en las áreas académicas, estado emocional y estado mental.
This is an opportunity for all Latino students and their families (not just HMP students).
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Date and Time of Event:
Sat, March 27, 2021
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Space is limited so register quickly!
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See below for instructions on how to register for the conference. |
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PARENTS: Please make sure your student is bringing a water bottle to school everyday! While the water fountains have been turned off due to Covid restrictions, we do have a water bottle refill machine in the front lobby for all to use.
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The Environmental Club needs morning recyclers! |
The Environmental Club is looking for responsible students to collect paper around parts of the school and put in the outside bins. Students should meet Ms. Chewning at Mr. Wood's Room (1.184) on Tuesdays at 8:50 A.M. Please email Ms. Chewning if you have any questions.
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Trickum car magnets are now available for purchase on our spirit wear site!
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UPDATED: GCPS Lunch Service Information
GCPS will provide meals free of charge to students and children 18 and younger through the end of the school year.
Students Attending School In-Person
Those attending school in-person will receive meals free-of-charge during their scheduled meal times.
Curbside Pick-up for Digital Learners
Digital learners may pick up meals through the curbside pick-up at each school. Trickum's curbside pick-up time is Monday - Friday from 11:45 AM through 12:45 PM. Each day's pick-up includes both breakfast and lunch. Individuals will NOT be allowed to enter the school to pick up or eat meals. Trickum's curbside-pickup will be the same as it was for material pick-up. You will enter the lower parking lot at the traffic light and then drive on the gravel driveway around the back of the school to the outdoor theater.
** Click HERE to fill out the Free Or Reduced Meal Program annual application if you have not already done so. **
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Important Message Regarding Digital Learning Attendance |
Trickum has updated its attendance procedures for digital learners.
Teachers are now taking attendance for digital learners who are online during live instruction. Digital learners who are not present during live instruction will be marked with the code “NPD“ which stands for “Not Present Digitally.” Students who are present during live instruction will continue to be marked present digitally with the “DL“ in their teacher’s gradebook.
The new process is more aligned to our normal attendance procedures and the expectations of in-person students. More importantly, it will help families to better support their students as they can clearly see that their student was online during class and interacting with their teacher and classmates, not just logging on to the computer at some point during the day. This information will help families as they partner with the school to maximize their child(ren)’s school experience.
If you have any questions about this new process for capturing attendance, please contact your child(ren)'s grade level office.
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Parent Portal App is now live for GCPS families! |
Available for both Android and iOS, all you'll need to do is download the ParentVue app and log in with your parent portal credentials.
If you do not have a parent portal account, please email Drew Schoen to get one set up!
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Note from our Media Center -
Days, Times, and Location of Book Pick-Up for our Digital Learners:
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In order to better serve you and give you more flexibility with the number of days and hours available to pick-up and return books, we will no longer be having book pick-up outside on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will now have book pick-up and returns everyday Monday - Friday from 10:00 - 2:00 at the front desk. Please have your STUDENT ID card to pick-up your books.
***IMPORTANT: Please do not come before 10:00 or after 2:00 to pick-up or return books due to the school buses arriving and space needed. THANK YOU!
HAPPY READING!
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PARENTS: Please make sure to frequently check the GCPS website for all updates regarding digital and in-person learning. You can also visit the Trickum website for information and updates at www.trickum.org.
**Also, please stay up-to-date with your child's progress through the Parent Portal. Please reach out to individual teachers if you have questions regarding your child's performance.**
Student hours are:
9:00 AM - 4:05 PM
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Updated TMS Parent's Guide to Digital and In-Person Learning |
The Parent's Guide to Digital and In-Person Learning has been UPDATED on our Trickum website under Tiger News. Please make sure to keep this document handy as it contains all of the important information you will need as we navigate through this school year.
Please notice the change in the schedule for Fridays for ALL grade levels.
Remember, we are all in this together!
All students returning for in-person learning are strongly advised to bring a device with them to school each day as teachers will continue to utilize a digital learning platform to serve all of their students, and in-person students using their own devices will minimize sharing and reduce any potential spread of germs.
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Does your student need a device or a hotspot? |
For families in need, we have a limited number of Chromebooks for checkout available to assist students during digital learning.
** HOTSPOTS AVAILABLE**
If you are experiencing issues with the internet in your home or if problems arise in the future, please contact Kelly Gresham. We have hotspots available for distribution.
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Orientation Agreement Forms and school contributions must be completed via MyPaymentsPlus.com. All returning students (this includes students who attended Trickum this past year as well as upcoming students from one of our four feeder elementary schools) may simply go to MyPaymentsPlus.com and login to complete the process. Those without an account will need to create one by going to MyPaymentsPlus.com; click on “Register” for a FREE account.
**It is important to sign up for MyPaymentsPlus to ensure all orientation forms are completed each school year, and you do not want to miss out on any school contributions that can be paid for on the site! ** If you have not already, PLEASE make sure you complete all of the forms in MyPaymentsPlus regardless of your child's current learning environment.**
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Have you signed up for Parent Portal?
Parent Portal is always important but especially as we begin this school year in a digital format. If you have not already signed up for Parent Portal, please contact Drew Schoen at [email protected] to complete the sign-up process. The Parent Portal allows parents to monitor student progress throughout the year. No more waiting for report cards to get an update on grades; you may simply check the Parent Portal at your convenience. Other features allow you to view attendance, lunch account balances, checked out and overdue books, and emergency contact information.
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Interested in purchasing Trickum Spirit Wear?
Please visit the online store today!! A portion of the proceeds goes to Trickum's PTSA.
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Are you a PTSA supporter?
We are all in this together!
While our school year may look different, we are still here to support our students, families, and our teachers and staff at Trickum Middle School! We still need you!
We encourage you to support Trickum by becoming a PTSA member. This year PTSA is offering three levels of membership. Basic Level ($10) includes a single membership. Tiger Level ($30) includes two memberships and two car magnets. Top Tiger Level ($50) includes two memberships, two car magnets and a Trickum spirit wear t-shirt. You may join PTSA anytime via MyPaymentsPlus.com. Please consider joining at any level. You can also send our Executive Board ideas for programs, activities, or support for both our students and parents. Click here to email our PTSA!
Trickum Spirit Wear is available via an online store . A portion of the proceeds go to the Trickum PTSA, so do not forget to stock your closet.
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Sign up today to receive school system news online. Sign up to receive Gwinnett County Public Schools e-newsletter. In this newsletter, you'll find stories on teaching and learning, school leadership and governance, and the partnerships that make Gwinnett County Public Schools successful. Click here to sign up for GCPS eNews or check out online registration on the GCPS website.
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The community continues their support of our schools, students, and staff through generous grants.
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Always keep up with what's going on at TMS!
We've expanded our use of social media so that parents and students can see what's going on around school. Follow The Roary Report on Facebook and Instagram.
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