TGMS Weekly Updates

Is your student missing their favorite jacket, one glove or hat? Please have them check the Lost and "Not Yet Found" in the cafeteria. Items are located on the stage steps. Anything left after May 29 will be donated to charity.

PLSD school fees are now due. Fees for consumable materials, workbooks and fines are viewable in your student's Infinite Campus account. You may pay your student's fees through the Parent Portal. There is a quick click button on the bottom lower right of the homepage of the PLSD webpage. www.pickerington.k12.oh

Payment may be made by card, electronic check via the Parent Portal, or cash as needed. Thank you.

For all families/students interested in Orchestra at the Junior High:

Please note the revised date for the Parent meeting. The Parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:15pm. The flyer students brought home had the incorrect date. The meeting will be in the Band Room at PHSN. Thank you, we look forward to meeting you soon.

Parents,

Attention 5th grade parents:

The PTO is planning ahead for next year! If you are interested in helping out please contact us at: tgmspto@gmail.com. Thank you!

PTO Meeting
Tuesday, May 14 · 6:00 – 6:45pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/acg-uccz-ppj
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 984-444-8773‬ PIN: ‪508 721 064‬#

Staying Connected, Staying Safe

As summer approaches and students enjoy their well-deserved break, we want to partner with you in ensuring their continued online safety. District-issued devices have monitoring software in place to help safeguard students from harmful content. While this monitoring software remains active throughout the summer, school staff will not be available to check student activity during this time.

Here's How We Can Work Together:

• Increased Parental Supervision: Just like with any personally-owned device, we encourage you to closely monitor your child's activity on their school device throughout the summer. Engage in open conversations about responsible online behavior and safe browsing habits.

• Content Filtering Remains Active: School-issued devices have filters in place to block inappropriate content, helping to create a safer online environment for students. These filters play a vital role, but it's important to remember that no filtering system is foolproof.

Additional Resources:

We have compiled a list of helpful resources to empower you in supporting your child's digital wellbeing:

• PLSD Tech Town Halls: Dive into our insightful technology town hall meetings on the PLSD Communications YouTube Channel YouTube: plsdcommunications. Gain valuable tips and strategies for promoting safe online habits for your child.

• Common Sense Media: Explore the extensive resources on Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/). This website offers a wealth of age-appropriate content guides and practical advice tailored to your child's specific grade level.

1. Year End Information

MEDICATIONS: If your child has medication here at school, especially prescription medication, please make arrangements to pick up the medicine before the school year ends. We cannot send home medication with your child at the end of the school year. Any medication that is left in the clinic over the summer will be destroyed.

If your child will need prescription medication for the 2023-2024 school year, please feel free to pick up a "Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel" form at the office or download from the PLSD website @ www.pickerington.k12.oh.us

2.) Health Concerns

In thinking ahead to next school year, please be sure to alert the school nurse, before the first day of school, regarding any significant changes in your child’s health or medical needs.

Be sure to also note this information in the Emergency Medical Authorization area of the Online Registration that is accessed through the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus.

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/forms/#

Any health concerns noted this school year, will be shared with your child’s school nurse for next school year, but it is still a good idea to reach out to the school nurse so she is notified from the parent as well.

If your student has a negative balance in their food service account, please pay it off before the end of the school year. You can send cash, a check made payable to "PLSD Food Service" with your student to school, or pay online at mypaymentsplus.com. If you need assistance with My Payments Plus you can reach their parent helpline at 877-237-0946.

Questions? Please call the food service office at 614-833-3645.

Tussing Elementary School is the site for the Summer Food Program.

Monday - Friday June 3 - 28

(Closed June 19th)

11:30 - 1:00 pm

All meals must be eaten on site. This program is sponsored by the USDA. All meals are provided free for children between the ages of 1 -18 years of age. Any child is welcome.

It's baseball season and to celebrate, all Toll Gate MS hats are just $16.99! That's a $10 savings! Shop: https://1stplace.sale/109142

A message from PHSN:

Pickerington High School North will host our 2nd annual Creative Showcase on Wednesday, May 15th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Arts wing of the building. We are inviting all 5th and 6th graders, as well as their parents, to come and see what our students have been working on throughout the school year. The departments that are involved include: Art, Integrated Technology, Business, Multi-Media, Orchestra and possibly Choir. The students will be able to see performances as well as student work. Food trucks will be available.

Calling all families of rising 7th graders of Ridgeview Jr HS. We are looking for active parents/family members to be a part of our PTO and/or our PoPPS volunteer programs. If you're willing and would love more information about one or both, please contact Kelly Martin, our PTO president: kelly.martin_rvjhpto@hotmail.com or Sydney Dillard, our Dean of Students, about our PoPPS volunteers: sydney_dillard@plsd.us.

We look forward to working with you in the upcoming school year and are excitedly awaiting your students' arrival. Have a wonderful summer! Go T.I.G.E.R.S.!

Principal Sheila Evans