The Taylor Road Messenger
Monday, January 17, 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
For the Latest Fulton Schools' Covid Information
This week:
- ALL students will be face-to-face for instruction.
- Clubs and intramurals resume this week.
- 6th & 7th Grade Lockers will be issued around February 1st.
All information about changes at Taylor Road will be communicated through our usual channels. Look for emails and voicemails as we have information to share. Updates will also be posted on our website.
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.)
Clubs meetings are cancelled for this week! Extended Learning will continue this week. See this week's Etc. for the list of available clubs.
Please submit information for this newsletter by the Thursday before the week in which you want it to appear.
Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Events
January 17: No School - MLK Jr. Holiday
January 21: School Governance Council, 7:45 AM
January 24: Early Release Day -- Students will be dismissed at 2:05. BELL SCHEDULE FOR EARLY RELEASE DAY
January 26: Basketball Games v. Haynes Bridge MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM
January 27: Tentative Date for 8th grade students to tour Chattahoochee HS
January 27 - February 4: 8th grade students will select electives for next year
January 28: Basketball Games @ Crabapple MS, 5:30 PM
February 1: Lunar New Year
February 1: Rising 9th Grade Parent Meeting, CHS Auditorium, 6:00 PM
February 2: Basketball Games v. F.A.S.T., TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM
February 3: Orchestra Pre-LGPE concert, TRMS Gym, 6:00 PM
February 4: Basketball Games v. Autrey Mill MS, TRMS Gym, 6:00 PM
February 7 - 11: Candy Gram sales to raise funds for the One Well project
February 10: Jazz Band Concert with Chattahoochee HS, CHS Cafeteria, 7:00 PM
February 11: Basketball Games @ Holcomb Bridge MS, 5:30 PM
February 18: Professional Learning Day for Staff -- No School for Students
February 21: Presidents' Day Holiday - Schools are closed
Safety and Covid Mitigation Protocols/Procedures
In light of the current level of Covid infection rates in our school and/or community, these are some considerations for Taylor Road Middle School. This list is not exhaustive, and it is certainly subject to change as the situation evolves:
- Arrival and dismissal procedures remain the same.
- There will be no drop offs allowed except for medications and eyeglasses, computers, and instruments. This includes food, water bottles, class/homework, etc.
- School schedule/class times remain the same with students accessing instruction and assignments via Teams during remote learning days.
- No visitors in the building.
- All students and staff – masks are mandated.
- Breakfasts will be grab and go. Lunches will all be eaten in the cafeteria utilizing as much distancing as possible.
- Clubs and intramurals will resume this week.
- 6th and 7th grades are assigning lockers around February 1st. The 8th grade is monitoring any crowding concerns for their students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Parker.
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.
Mr. Parker: We appreciate Mr. Parker's leadership, positivity, and communication - especially as we navigate another year impacted by Covid. Thank you, Mr. Parker!
Language Arts Textbook Adoption
Parents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the K-12 ELA textbook adoption process. The public review period is November 29, 2021-January 21, 2022.
Parents and stakeholders can view hard copies of the grade K-5 resources at all elementary schools, the grade 6-8 resources at all middle schools, the grade 9-12 resources at all high schools, and the grade K-12 resources at the North Learning Center (450 Northridge Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350), Administrative Center (6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30339), and South Learning Center (4025 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, GA 30291).
Digital resources are also available on the Textbook Adoption Website.
In addition, parents and stakeholders will have the opportunity to view presentations from all vendors being considered for adoption on Saturday, January 8th from 12:00-2:00 PM or Tuesday, January 12th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Information is on the flyers linked below.
Latest Updates from the Fulton County Board of Education
Late Start Days Switch to Half Days:
Based on feedback from a variety of stakeholders, the Board voted on a calendar adjustment that will change all remaining late start Mondays for the 2021-2022 school year to early release days. This impacts the following dates:
- January 24, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- March 21, 2022
Educational Options Application Schedule
The district offers many educational options for students. The Board has long believed in providing opportunities and flexibility for families, and the district has invested the resources into high-quality educational choices offered through a number of initiatives. These options are based on curriculum offerings or educational settings and include: Charter Schools; Magnet Programs; Open Enrollment Transfers; Hardship Transfers and Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE). Below is a listing of important dates and resources for families. For details about in-school choice program deadlines, families should contact their school directly. Click here for more information.
Program & Application Window
Magnet Schools/Programs 11/15 - 1/15
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (FAVE) 12/15 - 1/15
Fulton Schools College and Career Academy 10/30 - 3/31
Hardships 1/1 - 2/28
Open Enrollment 5/1 - 5/15
Parent/Guardian Information About Student Success Skills
Device Update
Did you know that if your student has previously waived having a Fulton County device and is using a personal device, you can always change your mind and request one for your child?
Please contact Peggy Callander (callander@fultonschools.org) at any time if you need to have a Fulton County laptop issued for your student.
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