The Taylor Road Messenger

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
X(formerly Twitter): @Proud_Tigers

Instagram: @taylorroadms

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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.)

NEW this week: CHS Golf Opportunity for 8th grade students, 121 Reach Information

Please submit information for this newsletter by the Thursday before the week in which you want it to appear.

October 9: Kristin McCabe Community Meeting, Autrey Mill MS, 9:30 AM

October 9: Soccer Game v. Holcomb Bridge MS, TRMS Field, 5:30 PM

October 10: 6th Grade Dance, 4:15 PM

October 11: Yom Kippur begins at sundown

October 11: PBIS Ice Cream Event

October 14 & 15: No School

October 16: Professional Learning Day - No School for Students

October 21 - 25: Red Ribbon Week

October 22: Picture Retakes

October 22: Fall Orchestra Concert (6th/7th Grades), TRMS Gym, 6:30 PM

October 23: PTA Spirit Night

October 23: 7th Grade Zoo Field Trip

October 24: No Homework Night

October 25: Volleyball Game v. Elkins Pointe MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

October 28: Orchestra Spooktacular, CHS, 7:00 PM

October 29: PTA Meeting, Room 114, 6:00 PM

October 30: Volleyball Game @ Crabapple MS, 5:30 PM

October 30: Fall Chorus Concert, CHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

October 31: Diwali

November 1: Volleyball Game v. Northwestern MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

November 1: Student Forum/Be The Voice Spirit Day: Pajama Day

Please use THIS LINK to provide a shout-out to a staff member who deserves a pat on the back!

Ms. Purcell: We are writing to share with you how we pleased with our daughter's teacher - Mrs Purcell. Mrs Purcell, our daughter's Esol teacher is amazing, we feel she is always there for us and for our daughter. She is always taking care also with other teachers.

Ms. Shrote: Ms. Shrote helped me out in my drumstick grip and mallet rhythm.

Ms. Hutchins: Mrs. Hutchins has always been there for me. She makes everything so much easier and has an amazing personality. She is so sweet and kind and will help you whenever you ask❤️. I think Mrs. Hutchins doesn't get enough credit for all that she has done for her students and fellow teachers.

Ms. Patorgis: Middle school is new to me and Ms. Patorgis is always in the cafeteria helping 6th graders since they are new and still may not know things about middle school.

Taylor Road won their two cross country races at Wesleyan over the weekend of September 28th. Earning medals for being in the Top 10 for the boys were: Cole, Michael, Dominic, Matteo and Levi. Earning medals for the girls were: Megan, Caroline, Alexis, Mia and Tamar. Well done for both teams. Next up: going for their 6th straight State Championship this next weekend in Cochran. Good luck!!!

I chose Mrs. Douglas for the PAWS award because she has a positive attitude, accepts responsibility, works hard and shows respect. Seeing her daily is always a treat because she generally has a smile on her face. She is an emerging leader in this building based on her PLC work. She is often providing solutions to problems and learning new things (illuminate) to help her and the PLC. If we ever need anything, she often volunteers to do what's necessary. Thank you, Mrs. Douglas, for being a phenomenal teammate and for all that you do for the TRMS community!

I choose Lindsay Meekhof for the PAWS award for the week of October 7th. As our Social Studies content chair, she has been instrumental in ensuring the Social Studies content stays on par with district requirements. With so many changes implemented this school year in Social Studies, Lindsay has been on board with getting our PLC's necessary information that is expected of us from the district. She continues to compliment us on a job well done and often lets us know that she is willing to help with questions, communication, etc., in any way that she can. I appreciate all of the efforts that she has shown in Social Studies, and I am delighted to pass the PAWS award to someone who deserves the recognition such as Lindsay Meekhof.

Please congratulate Mr. Pouncey on being our Staff winner for the month of September. Mr. Pouncey exhibits all the character traits of a TRMS staff member who is successful in helping his fellow colleagues. Mr. Pouncey is a valuable team member of our school, “who always steps in whenever there is a need.” Thank you Mr. Pouncey and enjoy your parking spot for the month.

Tickets are currently on sale for the Hooray for Hollywood 6th Grade Dance. PTA members will receive a complimentary ticket and $10.00 for non-PTA members. All students attending the dance must have a ticket in order to attend the event. The last day to purchase (non-members) / reserve (PTA members) tickets is October 7, 2024. The PTA will be on site on 9/24, 9/25, 10/1 and 10/2 during the 6th grade lunch to sell tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Don't miss out on the biggest 6th grade event of the year.

7th Grade Families:

Please sign the permission slip and pay online for the 7th Grade Zoo Trip. The deadline for signing up is on Friday, October 11th.

Bring your family out to Chipotle on October 23rd from 4-8PM and support our school!

Don't forget to mention you're with TRMS at the register, so that we receive credit! We hope to see you there! 🌮 🎉 #TRMSPride

Calling all parents of Taylor Road Middle School students! Do you want to show your appreciation for the amazing teachers who guide and inspire your children every day? Here's your chance! Starting September 16th, we are hosting a gift card donation drive to benefit the teachers at Taylor Road Middle School. Any gift card, from any store and in any denomination, is welcome! The gift cards will be distributed to teachers throughout the year, so your donation will have a lasting impact. Show your support for our dedicated educators by donating to the gift card drive today! Gift card box can be found in the front office

Families have digital access to the For Families report after logging in to their student's i-Ready dashboard and entering our year-long district report code: 1TT7PS on the top right-hand corner of the For Families tab. This code is applicable to all students throughout the district and is offered to families so they can directly access student results.

A school-wide Canned Food Drive for Backpacks for Love, sponsored by the TRMS Junior Beta Club, will begin on Thursday, September 19 and will run through October 23. Backpacks of Love serves homeless and at-risk children and their families in the Forsyth and North Fulton Counties. They deliver backpacks of food to about twenty different schools, including Taylor Road Middle, and operate entirely on donations and volunteer labor.

Collection boxes have been placed in each Homeroom classroom. The Homeroom in each grade level that collects the most items, will win a cookie cake. Please consider donating the following items to support this amazing organization!

Canned Tuna

Canned Chicken

Canned Vienna Sausage

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Canned Pasta with Sauce

Canned Beans

Canned Soup

Thank you!

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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

The Counseling Department wants you all to know that in addition to our unwavering commitment to supporting our students and their families, there are also online resources that are available to help you support your child(ren) during these difficult times.

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/After-a-School-Shooting

https://youth.gov/

Feel free to reach out to the Counseling Department anytime you need our support.

Any Student Health plan Forms that require Physician and Parent signatures (Diabetes, Allergy, Asthma, etc…..) which are required for this school year(2024-2025) can be found at this link.

Academic Excellence Donation 24-25

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 24-25

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.

Publix, and Kroger 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.

In an on-going effort to continue to provide the best school environment possible for our TRMS family, we have set up links for students and parents to share good news and/or concerns about what is going on at TRMS. See the link below to the page on our website to access each form.

LINK TO CONCERNS/FEEDBACK PAGE

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