TGMS Weekly Updates

WHEN: April 3 , AND APRIL 10, 2025

Before school: 8:00 - 8:30 am

Guest Speaker: Mr. Ron Derry

Mr. Ron Derry is a former teacher and coach with both the Hamilton Local Schools and Watkins Memorial High School in Central Ohio. After going blind in 1995 due to retinopathy, Ron decided not to give up on his passion for helping young people grow into happy, productive citizens. In spite of his blindness, Ron founded the G.O.O.D. Program, and each school year he shares his message of perseverance in the face of adversity and commitment to hard work with thousands of children across the state.

Mr. Derry will speak about leadership qualities and overcoming challenges!

The seven GOOD Leadership Qualities discussed in the assembly are:

1. Have a GREAT attitude - Be positive, optimistic, and upbeat

2. Be humble and show humility

3. Surround yourself with good people chosen for the right reasons - character

4. Be service oriented - help others

5. Intraspectively evaluation yourself- change is good if for the right reason and at the right time

6. Be a creative thinker to solve problems and stand for a cause

7. Perseverance

**Students may attend one or both sessions

Please return the attached permission slip by Thursday, March 27, 2025

Planning ahead for Spring testing - the Ohio Assessment testing. Please take a look at the testing dates below to avoid schedule appointments if at all possible.

The Ohio Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education have determined that all states and school districts will implement end-of-year tests for Spring 2025.

Schools Districts are required to give certain end-of-year assessments to students in grades 3-8 and end-of-course assessments for high school courses.

The assessments will be given during the normal hours of school. Students with accommodations per their IEP, 504 or EL plan will be provided their accommodations as stated in their plan.

Reminder to all parents - be sure students come to school with their Chromebooks fully charged and earbuds. Please try to avoid appointments on the following dates:

5th GRADE:

April 1 and 2 - ELA

April 22 and 23 - Math

April 30 and May 1- Science

6th GRADE:

April 3 and 4 - ELA

April 28 and 29 - Math

SATURDAY, MAY 10

9:00-11:00 AM

TURNBERRY GOLF COURSE

• Boys and Girls who will attend Ridgeview/Central and currently in Grades 5-11

• The PGA Golf Professionals at Turnberry and the Pickerington Central/Ridgeview Coaching Staff are excited to offer this FREE golf camp.

• Students will learn the basics and fundamentals of full swing and short game shots.

• Personal golf equipment is preferred, but not required.

• There is NO CHARGE for this camp!

• Please sign up using the QR code on the next page.

CONTACT CHRIS CORES AT

Chris_Cores@plsd.us or 614-403-3761

Use this link to the Google sign up form: Tiger Golf Camp Sign Up Form