Trinity Springs MS Newsletter
Feb. 27, 2024
Howdy Titan Family!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Brag Pep Rally last Friday. What an amazing event showcasing the togetherness and teamwork of our community; truly a celebration of US! This event was only possible because of the role that you all play along with our teachers. We must continue to work together for the good of our young Titans!
It is hard to believe we are so close to Spring Break! We are wrapping up our focus on Grit this week, and I am excited about where we are headed going into March! More on that next month.
As always, please continue to reach out with questions and concerns. Let's keep up this focus on teamwork while we push on to the end of our year together!
Adventure Awaits!
Trevor Crawford
Principal
TITAN CELEBRATIONS!
Congrats to our Titanium Show Choir who placed 1st place grand champions, best vocals, and best choreography at the N Texas Show Choir Invitational. And our Fusion Show Choir placed 6th plave overall! Way to go Titan Choirs!
Did you catch NBC 5 Carter-in-the-Classroom Brag About My School Trinity Springs MS edition? If not, catch it here! We are super proud of our Titans!
Recently our Titans competed in the KISD MS One Act Play Contest and earned some awesome awards:
Outstanding Crew: Alex R., Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Cooper M., All Star Cast: Makhi W., and Overall Outstanding Crew: TSMS
Go Titans!
Good Things are happening every day here at TSMS! Want to give a shout to a TSMS staff member? Fill out the Staff Recognition Form: For Trinity and Beyond
Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
Code of Conduct Reminders
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
As we are getting into the warmer months, our dress code focus will begin to shift. Please partner with us on this!
Shirts/Tops
Shirts must cover to the point of the shoulder.
No half-length, tank top, strapless, backless, cut-off, halter, or bare-midriff shirts/blouses shall be worn.
No sheer or see-through garments will be permitted unless worn over a shirt that meets dress code guidelines.
Shirts must have appropriate coverage of undergarments. Undergarments must be completely covered at all times.
Low cut blouses, tops, sweaters, etc. with plunging necklines are not allowed.
Pants/Shorts
Pants and shorts must be worn at the natural waistline. Belts must be worn if pants will not stay at the natural waistline. Exposure of undergarments is unacceptable.
The minimum length of any garment, regardless of what it is called, must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
Cut-outs or holes of any kind may not be above the top of the knee.
Slits in skirts cannot be higher than mid-thigh.
Form-fitting/skin tight pants, such as leggings, yoga pants, and tights, must be covered with a top/shorts reaching no higher than mid-thigh.
Leggings/tights may not substitute as pants.
Athletic shorts must follow dress code regulations except during athletic periods or activities as approved by coaches.
Mobile Phone Information and reminders from the KISD Student Handbook:
For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones or other telecommunication devices. However, these devices will not be allowed to be in use during instructional hours. (Phones are allowed to be used before and after school, and during lunch)
Middle and High School Campuses
• The first time the device is confiscated, the student will be able to pick up the device from
the classroom teacher at the end of the class period.
• The second time the device is confiscated, parents will be notified, and students will be
allowed to pick up the devices from the campus office.
• Repeat offenses will require parents to pick up the device. Additionally, students will be
subject to consequences aligned with the Keller ISD Student Code of Conduct and may
be subject to a $15 fine per occurrence.If you have other questions, please see the information on the link below, and feel free to reach out to TSMS Admin for any clarification!
TSMS 1st Annual Kickball Tournament- March 1 6-8pm
All students are invited to create a team (maximum of 8 teams) to play in the kickball tournament at the TSMS FB field. Teams must pre-register with separately with waivers signed-- first fully registered teams will play. All students $10 admission on sale during lunches Feb. 28 and 29 or $15 admission night of the event. Come cheer on the teams and have fun hanging out with friends! Music, concessions, and prizes the entire time! Team registration forms and waivers located in front office or beside event sign-in the cafeteria. Questions please contact PTA at TSMSPTAPresident@gmail.com
Rising 8th grade registration viewable in Aeries starting March 1
All current 7th grade students 8th grade registration will be able to be viewed under course requests in Aeries starting March 1. Any changes must be made in writing either by email or on paper to the counseling office by March 7.
Fine Arts Update
Band Pre-UIL Event Feb. 29
Orchestra Mid-Winter Concert Feb. 29
Choir UIL concerts March 5 and 6
Orchestra Spring Concert March 5
Athletics Update
Info. for game schedules and ticket purchases can be found at the Kellerisd/athletics website
Tennis
March 4 vs. Fossil Hill
Track Meet
Feb. 28 at Byron Nelson HS
March 6 at FRHS
Swim Tryouts at the Keller ISD Natatorium
March 2 12:30-1:30pm
Contact Coach Wallace through SportsYou with questions
Email Justin.Ruszkowski@kellerisd.net for diving info.
Counseling Dept. Update
If your student needs to see the counselor, please use the counselor QR codes or links on the TSMS website to sign up to see them.
7th grade students:
Jan. 30th: Students begin the registration process for 8th grade
All schedule requests are due through google.doc by Feb. 14.
Any changes after Feb. 14 must be made in writing by March 7.
All applications for specific courses such as AVID, PALS, unified Art, unified PE, yearbook, student aide, art portfolio, and theater production are due by Feb. 23.
Casey's Kids Fun Run/5K- March 2 8am-12pm
Keller ISD's 27th Annual Casey's Kids Fun Run/5K and KISD Family Health Expo will be held Saturday, March 2, at Bear Creek Park.
Mark your calendars and get ready to join the Keller Council of PTAs for this exciting family event and help support those in need within the KISD community. After the Fun Run and 5K race, stick around to visit local vendors and healthcare providers at the KISD Family Health Expo.
College Spirit Day - March 6
On the first Wednesday of each month, Keller ISD's College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Department invites the entire KISD community to participate in College Spirit Days.
Wear your favorite college gear to help encourage college-readiness and inspire students to consider post-secondary educational opportunities.
Student holiday March 8 and Spring Break Holiday - March 11-15
Leading up to Spring Break, no classes will be held Friday, March 8, for a Student Holiday/Teacher Prep Day. Classes will resume Monday, March 18.
Student Film Fest Accepting submissions through March 24
Students are encouraged to use film to express their creativity and enter those creations in 5 special categories; Drama, Comedy, Documentary/PSA, Animation, and Music Video. A panel of judges comprised of Keller ISD administrators as well as industry video professionals will watch all entries, and pick finalists and winners for each category in 3 age groups; Grades K-4, Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12. Click below for more information.
Student Holiday- March 29, District Holiday- April 1 (No Foolin')
Big Event- April 6
Keller ISD's The Big Event is a one-day service project that will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This inaugural, district-wide event will be open to all KISD students, their parents/guardians, teachers, and staff members from each of KISD's 42 campuses.
The family-focused service project is designed to not only join and unite KISD together through service-oriented activities, but also to express gratitude for the support of the communities who give back to KISD in various capacities. Think of it as a giant, tangible "Thank you" from Keller ISD! Checl out https://www.kellerisd.net/thebigevent for more info.
Get your Yearbook Now
Yearbooks are on sale you can purchase one at www.yearbookforever.com.
You can also purchase a personal ad to recognize your child in the yearbook. You will be able to add pictures of your child, choose your design, layout, and a message to them. This can also be purchased on www.yearbookforever.com or see Mrs. Hunolt in room B107 for more information.
Lost and Found- Please help these items make it home
Is your child missing airpods? Glasses? Coat? Hoodie? Shoes? Lunchbox? Waterbottle? Housekey?
Please visit the lost and found in the big gym and cafeteria for the missing items. If it is a housekey or technology, please visit the front office.
Become a KISD Volunteer!
All Keller ISD volunteers are required to apply for the current school year volunteer application.
World Language Credits By Exam for HS credit
Do you like to be in the know? Have you followed TSMS on Facebook or Twitter?
(Check out all the cool pictures!)
Trinity Springs Titans PTA page on Facebook
(Follow our PTA and check out the cool pictures!)
@TSMSKeller for the Twitter handle
TSMS STAAR Test Dates
English I EOC (Select 8th graders)- April 15
7th and 8th grade Reading Language Arts STAAR - April 16
Biology EOC (select 8th graders)/8th grade Science STAAR- April 18
8th grade Social Studies STAAR- April 23
Algebra I, Math 7, and Math 8 STAAR- April 30
Fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application! Families must qualify each year!
The state of TX no longer offers free breakfast or lunch to all students. Both incoming and returning families are encouraged to submit an application in order to receive free or reduced fee lunch by filling out the form on SchoolCafe.com/KellerISD. Keller ISD will NOT be providing free breakfast to students this year. Paper applications will also be available at each campus or in the Child Nutrition Services Office.
In addition, families who do not qualify for free and reduced meal plans, but who plan to purchase meals for their students for the school year, are encouraged to visit SchoolCafe.com/KellerISD to update or create your account, add funds, view purchases, and more.
For more information on Keller ISD’s Child Nutrition Services, visit their website or click here for more frequently asked questions (español).
2023-24 Instructional Calendar
2023-24 instructional calendar - Click here for the full version.
2024-25 instructional calendar approved- Click here to view
Have you downloaded the Keller ISD mobile app?
Trinity Springs Middle School
Who to contact:
Absences/Attendance: Astrid.Garcia@kellerisd.net
Nurse: Jana.DeGreek@kellerisd.net
Cafeteria: Analiza.Chaney@kellerisd.net
Library: Cynthia.Ragan@kellerisd.net
Special Education: Jeremy.Burk@kellerisd.net
504s: Melanie.Parrish@kellerisd.net
Tech support: 817-744-1200
Grades: Your child’s teacher
Schedule: Your child’s counselor
Discipline: Astrid.Garcia@kellerisd.net
Any other questions or concerns: the front office 817-744-3500
Last names A-E
Counselor: Alyssa.Aguillon@kellerisd.net
Last names F-O
Counselor: Melissa.Clayton@kellerisd.net
Last names P-Z
Counselor: Lauren.Brown@kellerisd.net
Email: firstname.lastname@kellerisd.net
Website: kellerisd.net/tsms
Location: 3550 Keller Hicks Road, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-744-3500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinitySpringsMiddleKISD
Twitter: @TSMSKeller