The Gwinnett County Board of Education needs your feedback in its search to identify the school district's next superintendent! |
An essential part of the Gwinnett County Board of Education's search process is obtaining feedback from stakeholders, including families, students, staff, and others in the community. As a member of our school community, we hope you will participate in the online survey to share your thoughts on the qualities you would like to see in the next superintendent.
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The survey is open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, and is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
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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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*Thank you to Scout Troop 504 for their volunteer work this past Saturday! They filled our new garden beds with soil and weeded the existing bed.* |
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Trickum's Inaugural Garden Planting Palooza is this week! |
Join us on Earth Day Thursday, April 22nd from 4:30-5:30 pm for our inaugural Trickum Garden Planting Palooza! In order to observe Covid protocols, attendance will be limited to 20 people. Below is the sign up genius link!
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The next Tiger Ticket Exchange is Friday, April 23rd.
Tiger Tickets can be exchanged for a treat outside the cafeteria during each grade level's lunch.
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It's almost time for summer break! As we wind down to the end of this school year, the Media Center staff kindly asks for the return of all library books to the Media Center by Wednesday, May 12th. After May 12th, books will be marked as lost and a replacement cost will be placed on the student's account.
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In-Person Students: Please return your library books by giving them to your LA teachers or by placing them on the carts outside of your grade level offices.
Digital Students: There will be two ways for you to drop-off your library books.
*Beginning May 12th, there will be a cart placed outside each day from 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM in the lunch pick-up location at the back of the school.
*There will be a cart placed inside the school at the front desk area. If coming inside the school to drop-off your book(s), please come between the hours of 9:00-2:00.
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Please remember that just because you must return your library books by May 12th, that doesn't mean you can't still be reading over the summer! Beat the summer slide! Take advantage of some incredible FREE online reading resources. Links to these resources can be found by clicking HERE.
Thank you! Have a wonderful and safe summer. Happy Reading!
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Parkview High School Summer Reading |
If you'll be a student at Parkview next year, please be sure to check in on their Summer Reading Program!
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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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Having a Bias Opinion
By: Sarah Wang, 7th Grade, Student Writer
Recently in Social Studies class, we have been observing conflicts in East Asia. I realized throughout reading textbooks and watching videos, there seems to be a bias hint on everything. Everyone has an opinion about something (as they should) and the only way nothing would be biased, is if every person was the same! Obviously, we don’t want that because everyone is unique and special in their own way. It would be a bit boring if people were exact replicas of each other. While analyzing these points, I also noticed that people are biased in everyday life, such as with friends and certain situations. I think there are times where it is perfectly fine to be biased, but also there are circumstances where it is not the best. For instance, when a peer is doing something wrong, but you aren’t letting an adult know because you are friends with them and have a closer connection with them. This is why I am glad that Trickum has lessons and teaches everyone to be fair and have integrity in cases like the former. Trickum is constantly helping and improving me and other students!
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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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5th Grade families in the Parkview Cluster! Don’t forget to choose your year-long connections classes for next year at TMS by April 25th! We cannot wait to have you join the Trickum Band family.
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Book Mobile t-shirts are on sale through the end of April. 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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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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