Husky Happenings
October 1-6
From Mr. Martin
Why are mindset moments important? Does it really make a difference?
Over the years, I have seen many things come and go in education. I try to hang on to the habits that create good schools. One such habit is getting our thinking headed in the right direction. A mindset moment sets a tone. It is a mantra that we hear, process, and internalize. It sticks to our thinking. Little things make a difference. As a parent, what is your mindset moment? Listen for your words and/or attitudes coming from your child's mouth. It certainly is an eye opening experience.
Why do I like the Video for Zero Reasons Why?
One of the areas that everyone deals with is self value, self image, and self worth. The power of this video is a self reflection exercise that empowers you….to like you. I encourage you to play it for your kids and talk to them about what it means.
MINDSET MOMENT: Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you land among the stars.
NO FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISER - PLEASE DONATE!
The 2018-2019 TRMS No Fundraiser Fundraiser
Upcoming Events:
October 1, 2018 TRMS PTA @ 7pm
October 2, 2018 FB vs Louisburg 8th gr @4:00 7th gr @5:15 @Louisburg
VB vs PRMS/ WMS @TRMS
October 3, 2018 FCA meeting in Mr Smith's Room (A101)
October 3-5, 2018 GBB Tryouts
October 4, 2018 FB JV vs Louisburg @TRMS
CC @ Eudora
October 5, 2018 First School Wide Club Day! 2:30pm
October 6, 2018 VB 8th gr @Ottawa 7th gr @Spring Hill
October 9, 2018 Hearing and Vision testing
October 11, 2018 Hearing and Vision testing
October 12, 2018 5th Grade Blue Team Field Trip - Rescheduled
October 12, 2018 7th and 8th Grade Fall Party from 3:15-5:00 ($2 tickets for sale during lunch the week of 10/8/18)
October 15, 2018 6:30pm - Fall Sports Awards Assembly
October 16, 2018 Early dismissal; end of 1st quarter
October 17-18, 2018 NO SCHOOL; Parent Teacher Conferences
October 19, 2018 NO SCHOOL
October 22, 2018 Frontier League Vocal Music Festival
October 23, 2018 8th Grade Field Trip - Blue Team
October 24, 2018 8th Grade Field Trip - Gold Team
October 29, 2018 5th Grade yellow field trip - Rescheduled
November 16, 2018 PTA Movie Night
November 21-23, 2018 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
December 11, 2018 5/6 Vocals & Treble Makers Concert @ 6:30 | 7/8 Vocals & Trail Mix Concert @ 7:45
December 21, 2018- January 4, 2019 NO SCHOOL Winter Break
January 7, 2019 Classes Resume
*Please check TRMS website calendar for complete list*
Parents - If you need an ASL Translator for Parent Teacher Conferences, please email the TRMS office at insognak@usd231.com.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Counseling:
Counselors
5th and 6th gr. Counselor is Mrs. Loring loringk@usd231.com
Ph. #856-3563
7th and 8th gr. Counselor is Mr. Susnik susnikr@usd231.com
Ph.#856-3557
FROM OUR COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKER:
According to Canadian Researchers in the Journal of Personality, “It’s healthy to want to get good grades and to work hard to achieve them. Just like it’s healthy to want to win the big game and to put in extra hours of practice to be at your best. But it’s never a good thing, new research confirms, to let yourself or anyone else insist on perfection. Any kind of perfectionism — whether it’s self-inflicted, socially proscribed, or demanded by parents — results in an increased risk of suicide.” Another risk identified is that people with perfectionist tendencies are less likely to admit they have a problem. Working towards goals is what makes life meaningful, but working towards perfection can be detrimental to mental health. It’s all about progress, not perfection.
Display hotline: 1800-273-8255 (TALK) or text 741.741
What: Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program is introduced at 7th gr. and utilized in 7th and 8th gr.
Who: Utilized in 7th and 8th gr.
Parents are notified if their child has “Yellow Carded” themself or has been “Yellow Carded” by another student.*The person reporting is kept anonymous by the counselor, unless they are reporting themself.
Why: Many times students share their plans to harm themselves with friends.. This is a way to take that concern to the adults who can assist the student in getting help they need to deal with their emotional needs.
*The person reporting is kept anonymous.
Where: The Yellow Card is stapled into the inside cover of the agenda. The student can show any adult at TRMS the card. No explanation is needed, they are sent directly to a counselor.
From Nurse Rhea
Missing immunizations are due by October 23! We are still missing 23 students’ immunizations!
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and up get a flu vaccine. This will go a long way to keeping our student population and our community healthy this year.
Hearing and vision will be taking place October 9 and 11.
Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions or concerns.
FCA
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) WILL BE MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING FROM 7:30-8:00 IN MR. SMITH'S ROOM IN THE 8TH GRADE HALLWAY.
DEADLINE TO ORDER SPIRIT GEAR - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL...
Student Behavior Expectations at GEHS Events: Gardner Edgerton High School is excited to invite PRMS, TRMS, and WMS students to all of the outstanding athletic competitions that the high school has to offer. However, it is expected that middle school students abide by the following expectations while attending events at the high school:
1. Students are expected to sit on the bleachers that have been designated for the middle school students. This year, during the football season, seating will be on the north west corner of the football field in the lower rows of bleachers. Failure to sit in the designated areas will result in students having to be seated with their parents or, if no parent is present, being removed from the game.
2. No students will be allowed to play on the grass or sidewalk around the stadium. If found in these areas, students will be asked to sit with their parents or, if no parent is present, you will be removed from the game.
3. School-appropriate behavior is expected from student attendees. Any student caught using foul language and/or participating in actions deemed inappropriate by any Gardner Edgerton district staff member will be removed from the game.
The Gardner Edgerton High School staff thanks all students in advance for their cooperation and compliance with their expectations presented in this letter. We look forward to having you at the games to cheer on the Blazers!
Information for the 2018-19 school year.
Please visit our TRMS web page. You will find calendar, and other resources.Contact Us
John Martin - MartinJf@usd231.com
Principal
Denise Rousselo - RousseloD@usd231.com
Assistant Principal, 7th and 8th
Amy VanRheen - VanRheenA@usd231.com
Assistant Principal, 5th and 6th
Kim Loring - LoringK@usd231.com
Counselor - 5th and 6th
Rowdy Susnik - SusnikR@usd231.com
Counselor - 7th and 8th
Email: insognak@usd231.com
Website: www.usd231.com/trms
Location: 495 E Grand St. Gardner, KS
Phone: 913-856-3550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trail-Ridge-Middle-School-1799526576796328/
Twitter: @TRMSHuskies