Welcome to Monday Mail!
From the Principal

** Friday, March 12th: Student/Staff Holiday. There will be NO school on this day. **

** Tuesday, March 16th: Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. Please Note: Students will access lessons in eCLASS but will not have Zoom sessions with their teachers. **
It's TIME for Digital ESOL students to take the ACCESS 2.0 Assessment!
Trickum Middle School has already administered the ACCESS 2.0 Assessment to its in-person students. For those families who have chosen to have their children remain in the digital learning environment, it is time for those students to have the opportunity to participate. Please complete this short survey to let us know if your child WILL or WILL NOT participate in testing. *This survey will close on Monday, March 8th at 5:00 p.m.*
5th Grade Articulation

Headed to 6th grade in August 2021?

We have a lot of information for you!

The True Me
By: Sarah Wang, 7th Grade, Student Writer

“That’s definitely not me. Pessimistic and lack of motivation? This personality quiz is certainly not accurate” my mind kept thinking back. Last week, during LA class, we had taken a personality quiz to see what “type” of person we are. During the quiz, we had to draw pictures with the directions we were given, but the directions were vague. For example, one of the instructions said to draw an open field. I was quite confused, but I guess that’s kind of the point of the quiz; they want to see how we interpret directions. Before starting, I was warned of the inaccuracy of the quiz, but I still wanted to try and see what type of results I would get! Definitely not what I was expecting. Personality quizzes are a fun activity to partake in if you just want a little fun, but be prepared for the worst! Now I am taking another personality quiz because I want to see if I can figure out and find the true me.
The Month of March is designated as “Youth Art Month”. This program is in its 59th year celebrating Visual Arts education for our youth. Schools are asked to intentionally celebrate their work and support of the visual arts throughout the month. The theme for this year is “Art Connects Us”. Share your work and support on your social media and with the Fine Arts office. Please use the hashtags #GCPSFineArts #YouthArtMonth and #ArtConnectsUs

Check out the awesome pieces below from two of our students! Great job!!

Sanskriti Mishra
7th Grade
Ava Burton
8th Grade
Volunteer with United Way of Greater Atlanta!
Want to volunteer virtual style to help United Way of Greater Atlanta decorate and fill shoeboxes with necessary items for children, men and women?

Below are two chances to tune in from home this month for one of the hour long virtual volunteer projects. Click below on the date that works for you!


Not able to volunteer but still want to make a difference?

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.

Make sure to mention Trickum when you order!!

Bruster's Spirit Night
Thursday, March 11th

5-8 PM

5314 Five Forks Trickum Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047


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).


Date and Time of Event:

Sat, March 27, 2021
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Space is limited so register quickly!

See below for instructions on how to register for the conference.
Registration is open for 2021 Atlanta Falcons Summer Camp!
Are you ready for Falcons Summer Camps?! Join us for five days of flag football fun that emphasizes teamwork, attitude, and healthy competition. All participants will meet an alumni Falcons player, receive a Falcons Camp jersey, and two tickets to a select Falcons home game during the 2021 season!

For a limited time only, campers that register prior to Monday, March 22nd can receive 10% off the cost of registration via discount code: SUMMER10


Water Bottles
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.
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.
Trickum Car Magnets
Trickum car magnets are now available for purchase on our spirit wear site!

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. **
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.  
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!


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! 
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

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.

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.

You can contact Kelly Gresham at kelly.gresham@gcpsk12.org.
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.**
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 drew.schoen@gcpsk12.org 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.

Supply Lists
Supply lists are available on our website on the Registration page.
Trickum Spirit Wear
Interested in purchasing Trickum Spirit Wear?

Please visit the online store today!! A portion of the proceeds goes to Trickum's PTSA.

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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Communique
The community continues their support of our schools, students, and staff through generous grants.

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.