What a great morning it was the Tuesday before Spring Break celebrating our Symphonic Winds students, both digitally and in-person, on their performance at the 2021 Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference!
Congratulations Symphonic Winds and Mr. Davidson and Ms. Matthews!
The directors would like to thank the students, parents, and administration who made the preparation and performance possible!
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Congratulations to Trickum's 8th Grade Odyssey of the Mind Team! |
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Trickum's 8th grade Odyssey of the Mind team placed second in problem 1 at State Finals held on April 10th. They now advance to World Finals to be held June 11th in Orlando, FL. Good luck to our Trickum Tigers at Worlds! |
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**Tuesday, April 20th will be a Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. Please Note: Students will access lessons in eClass but will not have Zoom sessions with their teachers.**
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The Experience Online Testing Georgia site lets students see what testing online is like. Parents and educators are welcome to try it, too. The primary purpose is to let students experience, firsthand, the functionality of the online testing platform. The sample tests are not graded, so have fun!
Below you will find links which include directions for using the Experience Online Testing Georgia website. Parents and students are encouraged to take the practice test.
Click HERE for the Experience Online Testing Georgia site
Click HERE for the User Guide for the site
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In GCPS, schools administer the Georgia Milestones End of Grade and End of Course Assessments to students in grades 6-8 to measure achievement in Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics/Algebra 1. Students in 8th grade also are tested in Science and Social Studies. Testing will be administered over multiple days, depending on the grade level.
Below are the Milestones Testing Dates for all 3 grade levels:
6th grade English/Language Arts - April 26 and 27
6th grade Math - May 6
7th grade English/Language Arts - April 28 and 29
7th grade Math - May 10
8th grade Social Studies - April 22
8th grade English/Language Arts - May 3 and 4
8th grade Algebra 1 - May 12
8th grade Math - May 13
8th grade Physical Science - May 18
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The Connection Between The World and Zombies
By: Sarah Wang, 7th Grade, Student Writer
Wow. That ending was so unsatisfactory! I had just listened to the last chapter of, The Run, in Language Arts class. The Run is a small book we have been listening to every day in class and it always left us in suspense. But today it left me annoyed. The Run is about a plague that spreads and turns people into zombies. While listening, it made me think about the world right now with COVID-19; both the book and the world now have some similarities. In particular, people’s responses. In The Run, some people started stocking up on goods, some continued with daily life, and some didn’t take it seriously. And that seems to be the case for people across the world now. In the beginning, people went to the grocery stores and took hand sanitizer, masks, canned food, etc. Now some people just go along with their life as usual! It was just very interesting to kind of read/listen to something so comparable with the pandemic. But one thing I know for sure is that Trickum Middle School has made sure COVID-19 doesn’t affect the majority of students’ learning. We are still able to go to classes, learn and collaborate with others, it is just quite different (still very enjoyable though)!
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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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Book Mobile t-shirts will be on sale starting Monday, April 12th. Let's support our GCPS Book Mobiles with this AWESOME t-shirt!
The mission of the GCPS Book Mobile program is to put books into the hands of children! This summer, the Book Mobiles return to a true mobile library visiting 100 stops per week for students to check-out books.
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Yearbooks are still available and you do not want to miss the opportunity to purchase one!
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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 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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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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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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