TGMS Weekly Update
December 4, 2023
TGMS Book Fair
Calling all book lovers, gift givers, and TGMS supporters! Save the date for the 2nd annual TGMS Book Fair to be held December 7, 2023 at Barnes and Noble, 1738 North Hill Road, Pickerington, OH from 4:30-8:00 P.M. Santa will be visiting again this year from 6-8. All proceeds will benefit our very own school library. Please be on the lookout for more information and the voucher to be used anytime in store on December 7, 2023 or online through December 7-12, 2023. A huge thank you to the PTO for hosting this event!
PTO Barnes and Noble Book Fair Dec. 7 Volunteers Needed
The Barnes and Noble book fair is quickly approaching. Please consider signing up for a 30 minute volunteer time slot to help support our students and our school library.
All you need to do is pass out vouchers to customers. Your students are welcome to help as well; this is a great service opportunity for the whole family!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CACA92CA6FC1-45930340-barnes#/
TGMS Polar Express
All Aboard!!!
It’s time to Polar “Express Yourself”!
Polar “Express Yourself” by showing Compassion and Empathy while helping others!
TGMS is once again working with the Violet Township Fire Department in order to help Pickerington families in need. If you are able, we are asking for a $5 donation and your participation in some fun activities to get us into the spirit of giving.
Dec. 1 - Wear Green or Red-Y for the holidays
Dec. 4 - Mad About Plaid - Wear plaid or flannel
Dec, 5 - Wear your favorite holiday accessories
Dec. 6 - Festive Socks Day - Last day to turn in donations for Violet Fire Department Red Box Drive
Dec. 7 - Holiday Shirt Day
Dec. 8 - PJ Day
Dec. 11 - Tree Topper - wear a holiday hat, headband, ears, etc.
Dec. 12 - Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 13 Vacation Outfit - wear your favorite vacation outfit
Dec. 14 - Reindeer Read-a-thon - bring your favorite holiday book to read
Dec. 15 - Grinch Day - wear grinch themed clothes or green!
All donations should be returned to school by: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Technology News
Take a look a what we are doing in Technology Classes
JOIN US FOR OUR SAFETY SERIES 🛟
Pickerington Schools, in collaboration with the Pickerington Police Department, Fairfield County Prosecutor's Office, and Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, is hosting the first of a Safety Series on December 5 at Pickerington High School North at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
Topics for this session will cover:
Electronic devices,
Internet safety,
Keeping our children safe online, and
The legal consequences of violating internet safety.
This session is the first in our Safety Series. Please mark your calendar and sign up to attend this powerful session!
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6 p.m.
FREE
PHSN Performing Arts Center, 7800 Refugee Road, 43147
Contact us at 614-833-2110 for more information.
Please register for this FREE event https://forms.gle/gju5UqdceVJhdRcK6
Music Notes
Want to see what your student is learning in music class this week? Click here: www.tinyurl.com/tgmsmusic
PLSD Night of Engagement
The PLSD Night of Engagement is Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Wigwam Event Center. The Night of Engagement is an opportunity for families to share their cultures, traditions, and countries with the community, and we are hoping that this year's event is even better than last year's! We are inviting families of Toll Gate Middle School students to participate in the event. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/u5m8qXCCssQsVFvQA
Lost but not yet claimed!
Our assortment of lost and found items is growing -please be sure to remind your student to check in the cafeteria for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated over the holiday break.
DECEMBER CALENDAR
Dec. 1 - 15. Polar Express activities
Dec. 6 - TGMS 6th Gr Orchestra Winter Concert 7 pm, PHSN Performing Arts Center
Dec. 7 - TGMS Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Dec. 11 - TGMS Gr. 6 Band Concert, 7pm PHSN Performing Arts Center
Dec. 16 - Jan. 2 Holiday Break
Jan. 3 Classes Resume