Welcome to Monday Mail!
From the Principal
Greetings,

Happy Monday! Just two weeks of instruction remain before final exams begin. The focus in all courses is the completion of the AKS instructional calendar. It's important that all students focus in order to finish the semester and school year strong. Teachers are offering many opportunities for remediation and mastery of the AKS. We are all working to ensure learning for all students, regardless of the situation.

Below is the final exam schedule for Trickum which begins on Monday, May 11th. Beginning May 8th, all courses will be preparing for the final exam each day until their scheduled test day. Each test will have a 24-hour window where the assessment is open for students to access at their convenience. Each day after the exam will be spent on remediation, reassessment and redoing work to ensure that all students master the content. There will also be opportunities for make-up exams should it be needed. The last day of school remains Wednesday, May 20th.

Our building remains closed to visitors at this time, however, we are present to address your needs via telephone at 770-921-2705. I know many questions remain regarding the end of school processes, however, we are going to hold off any communication regarding those items as long as the Governor's stay-at-home order is in place through April 30th.

For all rising 6th grade parents, please see the information below regarding our digital Connections preference process. The preference form opens today and will be available through the weekend. Please spread the word.
The High Museum of Art is holding a student art exhibit online. Two Trickum students submitted their art, and it has been posted in the exhibition album! Look at the talent and expressiveness! Great job girls! More to follow next week so please check back! In the meantime, you can visit the art exhibit album online here .
Rhianna L.
Trickum Middle School
7th Grade
Christine Cliatt
"Virus Elphebub Vich"
Rhianna L.
Trickum Middle School
7th Grade
Christine Cliatt
"Be Happy"
Adelisa S.
Trickum Middle School
6th Grade
Christine Cliatt
"Feelings"

Digital Rising 6th Grade Connections Selections Session

We hope all students and their families are doing well during this time. 

As we finish off the school year in a digital environment, Trickum will be hosting our traditional Connections Night digitally, including a digital showcase of the musical instruments available. Parents and students will be able to view advertisements from the year-long Connections teachers. 

After watching the advertisements, students and parents can then make their selections via a Google Form on the Trickum website. The Rising 6th Grade Connections Form will be available on Monday, April 20th through Sunday, April 26th on the Trickum website.

Any questions? Please contact Wendy McDonald via email: [email protected]
PARENTS: Is your child having trouble using Schoolnet for assignments, tests, etc?
Gwinnett Online Campus Reopens 2020-2021 Registration for full-time students
Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC) is reopening registration for full-time students to fill remaining slots for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration for students new to GOC is available now through May 1st on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tutoring Help
Gwinnett County Public Library has acquired access to Tutor.com to assist students who are learning remotely due to measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Tutor.com Learning Suite combines online tutoring, homework help, and test preparation with powerful diagnostic tools and self-study resources to provide a well-balanced and flexible educational environment designed to meet the individual needs of all learners.


Final Exams will be given May 11 - May 18

The schedule will be as follows:
May 11 - Language Arts
May 12 - Science
May 13 - Social Studies
May 14 - Math
May 15 - A Connection
May 18 - B Connection

Attention 6th & 7th Grade Orchestra Students: The 2020-2021 audition material is available now for TMS Honor Orchestra!
Please visit Ms. Tinley's eclass page for the audition material, and the auditions will be held in the fall.
The TMS yearbook is finished and is being printed now! They will arrive at the school in a few short weeks and at that time, we will communicate to you how and when to pick yours up. If you are uncertain if you have already purchased a yearbook, you can  check this list . If your name is not on the list, but you have purchased a yearbook, please contact Joanna Shackelford and send her a picture/screenshot of your yearbook purchase receipt.

 Since this year is certainly one that will be remembered for the current events, be sure you don't forget about all of the wonderful events and memories of Trickum Middle School's entire 2019-2020 school year that the yearbook staff has worked so tirelessly to chronicle in this year's yearbook. There are still a handful of limited edition copies available and you can order yours here .

If you have any questions about your yearbook purchase, please email our yearbook advisor, Joanna Shackelford .
You don’t want to miss Trickum Middle School’s online book fair and summer reading celebration!!
Our online Scholastic book fair begins on Sunday, April 26 th  and ends on Saturday, May 9 th . It is a great opportunity to get the titles on your child’s summer reading list. You can get titles at great prices delivered directly to your home! Click here beginning April 26 th  to have fun shopping for some great books!

Beat the summer slide! Trickum is encouraging all students to join our “Community of Readers” and get in on the summer fun by collaborating with Gwinnett County Public Library’s Beanstack reading program. All students who participate and complete the required hours in Beanstack will be invited to attend Trickum Media Center’s summer reading celebration. To register for a Beanstack account (it’s FREE, quick, and easy!), please click here . For complete details on Beanstack and our summer reading celebration, please click here .

Please check out  our informational flyer here .

You can also access all information on the Trickum website here .
Join Trickum’s “Community of Readers”. All Trickum students are required to read a minimum of two books over the summer to prepare for the fall Language Arts class. Please see the Summer Reading List for each grade level. There are some amazing titles from which to choose. They are so great, you are sure to definitely want to read more than the required minimum of two books! Happy Reading!! The summer reading lists are also provided on the Trickum webpage and the Media Center page.
Click below for the Summer Reading Lists for each grade level: