The Taylor Road Messenger
Monday, March 14, 2022
Taylor Road Middle School
Website: http://www.fultonschools.org/taylorroadms
Location: 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek, GA, United States
Phone: (470) 254-7090
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRMSOfficialPage/?ti=as
Twitter: @Proud_Tigers
LINK to this week's Etc. (the TRMS Supplemental Newsletter with information about activities and opportunities for students, including TRMS clubs, Jr. Cougar sports, etc.)
This week, there is information about Cheerleading Tryouts for CHS, the upcoming Hoochapalooza Art Show in May, Harvard Debate Council Program, 9th Grade Football at CHS for next year (Please note the date change), and more.
Please submit information for this newsletter by the Thursday before the week in which you want it to appear.
Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Events
March 14: Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
March 16: Rising 6th Grade Students Visit (Abbotts Hill ES)
March 18: School Governance Council Meeting, 7:45 AM
March 19: Middle School Track Meet, Milton HS
March 21: Early Release Day
March 22: 7th/8th Grade Concert Band - LGPE Performance, Chattahoochee HS, 9:30 AM
March 23: Symphonic Band - LGPE Performance, Chattahoochee HS, 2:00 PM
March 28: PTA Spirit Night @ Andy's Custard
March 30: Scoliosis Screening for 6th & 8th grades (Flipped Bell Schedule)
March 31: Hoops for Hope
March 31: Rising 6th Grade Students Visit (State Bridge Crossing ES & Findley Oaks ES)
March 31 & April 1: TRMS Musical, CHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM
April 2: Ramadan Begins
April 4 - 8: Spring Break
Thank you, Ms. McCain -- District 5 School Board Member!
Fulton County Schools is joining in a statewide celebration to acknowledge the work and dedication of our local school board members. The week of March 14-20. 2022 has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. Each member contributes her own strengths to the district, and these different contributions and perspectives make our Board a formidable group. They have championed the needs of our students, employees, and the community, helping children thrive during these extraordinary times. We thank them for their leadership, their commitment to our students and our community, and for supporting our mission, “Where Students Come First.”
Thank you, Ms. McCain -- District 5 School Board Member!
Please Help with Staff Appreciation Week
Volunteers: We understand that SAW week is just a week away. Calling all volunteers to come help decorate the Tiger Cafe, school and help required during breakfast and lunch.
Click on the image below to order your yearbook by April 15th!
Guidelines for Talking to Students about Ukraine
Guidance for parents/Caregivers on how to talk to students about the War in Ukraine (from National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement via the Georgia State DOE School Counseling Coordinator)
TRMS is planning to celebrate the many cultures and countries under its roof.
International Night will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
The ceremony will start with a Parade of Flags representing students from all over the world at TRMS, in this school year.
Following the parade, a cultural entertainment will be performed. Participants will display traditional dances, outfits, and other performances which will be followed by a sampling of food from different countries. Families are asked to bring an ethnic dish from their countries to share. It is required to list ingredients in these dishes to inform those who may have concerns with food allergies.
7th Grade Field Trip to Zoo Atlanta - April 19th & 21st
Preliminary Information:
The seventh grade will be going on a field trip to Zoo Atlanta on April 19 and April 21. Permission slips will be going home before Spring Break. Students who have been assigned an in school or out of school suspension between March 4 and the field trip will not be permitted to attend. In addition, students who have been assigned two or more detentions between March 4 and the field trip will not be permitted to attend.
Shout Outs from Parents & Students
Way to go! You are making a difference to our families!
Parents: Please take a minute to share a shout out with our staff members.
Parent/Guardian Information About Student Success Skills
Please support our efforts by purchasing from See's Candies. Available until March 25th.
Milestones Testing Days
April 25: ELA Part 1 (all grades)
April 26: ELA Part 2 (all grades)
April 27: ELA Part 3 (all grades)
April 29: Algebra I EOC (students in Algebra I Honors)
May 2: Math Part 1 (all grades)
May 3: Math Part 2 (all grades)
May 5: Science EOG/Physical Science EOC (8th grade)
May 6: Social Studies (8th grade)
Backpacks of Love
At TRMS we have a program called “backpacks of love”. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance by donating non-perishable items to our families. The participants’ names are known only to the counselors and social worker. Once every two weeks a backpack with food items are available to go home. A student can carry the backpack home, or the parent can pick it up at the front office. All we need to know is if you would like to participate, how many adults are in the house, how many children are in the house, and if there are any dietary allergies such as peanut butter. We can only provide for a certain number of families so the sooner you reply the better. We will respond regardless of whether you are in the program or if supplies run out.
6th grade Counselor- Mr. Fredric Johnson
7th grade Counselor- Mrs. Alexcia Massey
8th grade Counselor- Mrs. Cindy Sabula
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TRMS Counseling Department
School Counselor Office Hours
- By appointment during the school day
- Afternoon hours 3:45-4:05pm
Graduation Coach and Social Worker Office Hours
- By appointment during the school day
- Afternoon hours 3:45-4:05pm
Summit Counseling
If you are interested in services, please use this link to find out more information.
Clinic Information & Medication Forms
Any Student Health plan Forms that require Physician and Parent signatures (Diabetes, Allergy, Asthma, etc…..) which are required for this school year(2021-2022) can be found at this link.
Supporting our work --
Academic Excellence Donation 20-21
These generous voluntary donations will be used exclusively to purchase academic programs or supplies to support student learning or to purchase learning opportunities for our Teachers to enhance their ability to educate our students. Please enter any amount that you are comfortable donating. Thank you for supporting Taylor Road Middle School.
TRMS Staff Recognition Donation 20-21
Donation to be used by TRMS specifically for Staff recognition and awards. Any amount you wish to donate will be appreciated. Thank you for your support of our Taylor Road Middle School teachers.
Earn Money For the TRMS PTA as You Shop!
Publix, Kroger, and Amazon all offer community partnership programs that give us an opportunity to earn money for our school with every purchase. These are fantastic fundraising opportunities, and we encourage staff, parents, other family members, and friends to participate.
For more information click here.
Did you know?
Covid Reporting - Reminder
FCS continues to ask parents to report when their student has been tested. Please refer to the following guidance for reporting:
- Use portals to report pending tests, positive test results, and direct exposures outside of FCS.
- If you are awaiting test results, have a negative test, and/or are asymptomatic, your student may continue to report to school with a mask.
- If you are symptomatic or have a positive test, you are not to report to school.
Parents must use the Parent Reporting Portal to make a COVID-19 report. FCS will only send notifications for direct contact exposures at FCS facilities