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

Parents on Positivity Patrol (PoPP) is a volunteer program that brings more caring adults into our schools to support students and staff. Parent volunteers play a vital role in education—not only as valuable resources for teachers but also as role models who show students that school is important and worth their time and effort.

Through PoPP, parents have the opportunity to actively engage in the schools their children attend, fostering a strong sense of community. By spreading encouragement and building positive relationships, PoPP volunteers help create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Join PoPP today and be a catalyst for change. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future—one uplifting interaction at a time.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today by following the link or scanning the QR code!

Application link or QR Code.

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

Per the Ohio Department of Health, all students entering grade 7 in 2025 must show

proof of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap vaccine) and

meningococcal disease (MCV4 vaccine). If your child has already received these

vaccines, please send an updated immunization record to the school nurse, Tami

Tackett, RN. The record can be faxed to 614-834-6420 or emailed

to tami_tackett@plsd.us. Please see attached letter.

You may take the letter included in the newsletter or that will be sent home with your

child to your child’s doctor to use as documentation of these vaccinations. Or you can

submit an updated immunization record with the dates of both vaccinations on it.

Please return this documentation as soon as possible to your child’s school nurse. If

this is not provided during the 6th grade school year, you will need to send this

information to the junior high that your child will attend prior to the beginning of next

school year.

If you are new to the area or if your child is not established with a doctor, you can

check out the information about the School Based Health Center.

--- Pediatric Associates Clinic at Tussing Elementary.

(See attached flyer for information or visit www.kidzdoc.com/request-appointment/ )

Thank you,

Toll Gate Middle PTO Spring Flower Fundraiser!

Parents, we need your help to make our Fortmeyer Spring Flower Fundraiser a success! We’re asking each student to sell at least 3 plants to help us reach our goal.

Exciting News! The class that sells the most plants will win a FUN Ice Cream Party, and their teacher will receive a special reward!

Setting up your student’s personal sales site is quick and easy! Just follow these steps:

Enter your student’s name

Select Toll Gate Middle

Add a parent’s email

Receive and SHARE your personalized link with family and friends!

Get started here: https://app.fundraiseit.org/refer.php

Let’s work together to make this fundraiser a huge success! Who’s ready to win that ice cream party?!

#TollGatePTO #SpringFlowerFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #IceCreamPartyInTheMaking