Congratulations to Trickum's JLC Cadets for their 1st place finish in Exhibition, 3rd in Squad Drill, 3rd in Color Guard, and 2nd in Inspection at this past Saturday's drill competition. What a way to represent Trickum! |
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Congratulations also to Sgt. Ingram for being recognized as JLC Instructor of the Year by the JLC Program Specialist! What a great honor! |
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Next week is Spring Break!
(Monday, April 5th - Friday, April 9th)
We hope everyone enjoys the break!
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Information for Fall 2021
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The county has sent out a message regarding important information for the 2021-2022 school year.
We have this information posted on the Trickum website. Please click HERE to access the information.
***Gwinnett County Public Schools will return to in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year.
***While all students will be scheduled for in-person instruction for the fall as the default, the district will offer families the opportunity to opt out of in-person learning, allowing their children to participate in a modified digital learning option. Please make sure to read all information regarding the modified digital learning option on our website as there are many aspects to consider when making the decision for your student(s).
***Please note that only those families that wish to opt out of in-person learning for their students will need to complete the online form available in the Parent Portal or using the ParentVUE app for those that have Parent Portal accounts. The deadline to submit the opt-out form is Sunday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m.
Trickum Parents: If you need a Parent Portal account, please email Drew Schoen by clicking HERE.
Again, please make sure to visit the Trickum website to read ALL information regarding the GCPS plan for the 2021-2022 school year!
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ParentVUE app available for GCPS families |
Available for both Android and iOS, all you will 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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Upcoming Dates to put on your calendar |
**Tuesday, April 20th: Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. Please Note: Students will access lessons in eClass but will not have Zoom sessions with their teachers.**
**Thursday, April 22nd: 8th graders will take their SS Milestone Test**
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Being a Digital Citizen
By: Sarah Wang, 7th Grade, Student Writer
In STEM class, for every unit, we close it off with a fun project! This time, it is about Digital Citizenship. We have to first design a storyboard as a draft and then turn it into a video using Powtoons. In every unit, we close it off with a fun project! But we have to make a story and choose one specific sub-unit inside of Digital Citizenship. For instance, fair use, phishing, digital footprint, copyright, and so much more. Anyone who is reading this right now is a digital citizen (or I hope so). A digital citizen is to use the internet/digital devices kindly and correctly. It’s important to be a digital citizen because it can protect us from harm online and our peers! I chose to make my project about fair use. Fair use is the ability to use a certain amount of copyrighted work for specific purposes, such as school! Students should all demonstrate fair use in order to be digital citizens and avoid trouble. We can show fair use through school projects or papers. Overall, I think that the STEM project we are currently working on is a great way to end the unit!
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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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Parents of Current 6th Graders |
Did your child miss out on the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument this year? We have an opportunity for you that is not normally available . . .
During the 2021-2022 school year, Ms. Tinley will be offering a Beginning Orchestra course for 7th graders. If you have ever thought about your child learning how to play the violin, viola, cello or bass and would like them to join an Orchestra class during one of their Connections courses next year, please log in to eClass with them and click on the link located in any of their teachers' news feeds and complete the form.
The survey will close Friday, April 2nd. Take advantage of this opportunity before the deadline!
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Only a couple more days to donate to Trickum Bands! Last day to donate is Wednesday, March 31st! No amount is too small!
Cash or check can be given to directors Or MyPaymentsPlus > School Clubs > Band Donation
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The Spring Scholastic Virtual Book Fair Continues through Thursday of this week!
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Get a head start on getting some great titles to read over Spring Break and have them delivered straight to your home. Trickum Middle School is having a Scholastic virtual book fair which began Friday, March 19th and will go through Thursday, April 1st.
Click HERE to access the virtual book fair. The link to the digital flyer can be accessed by clicking HERE. We encourage you to support Trickum and literacy by taking advantage of these great titles and prices. You don’t want to miss this!
Happy shopping!
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Yearbooks are still available and you do not want to miss the opportunity to purchase one!
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Peer Leaders Program for 2021-2022 school year |
The Trickum Counselors are happy to announce the start of the Peer Leaders Program for the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for current 7th graders (rising 8th graders) that are interested in representing Trickum as a Peer Leader next year. This involves being a role model around the school, helping other students when they’re struggling, and a field trip!
For more information, please reach out to Mr. Irving, the 7th grade counselor, via email or via phone at 770-806-3754.
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Los Hermanos Spirit Night |
Thursday, April 1st
5-9 PM
4760 Lawrenceville Hwy #3
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Remember to mention Trickum when ordering! |
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Parkview Softball Try-outs for 8th Grade Girls |
Try-outs will be held on May 3rd and May 5th-7th (off May 4th for baseball playoffs but could eventually be added as a try-out day if baseball does not play)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
What Players Need: All softball equipment, full uniform, and updated (unexpired) physical uploaded to your DragonFlyMAX account.
You are responsible for checking your DragonFlyMAX account to see if it will be good through 5/7! If you do not have one, you are responsible for creating one.
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Registration Begins March 28th!
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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