TGMS Weekly Updates
September 16, 2024
Celebrating TGMS Success on the Ohio State Report Card!
We are thrilled to announce the release of the state report card, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and community! Toll Gate Middle School has met 100% of the indicators in English Language Arts, Math, and 5th Grade Science. Additionally, our Performance Index score, which measures the achievement levels of all students (not just those reaching proficiency), is in the mid-90s—a testament to our commitment to excellence.
We are also excited to share that TGMS earned 5 stars in Gap Closing, meaning we have significantly exceeded state standards in closing educational gaps across all demographics. This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of our entire school community.
This success is a true team effort, and we want to thank you—our parents and guardians—for your continued support, partnership, and high expectations. Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of our students, and we look forward to even more accomplishments ahead!
Go TGMS Champions!
Start With Hello Week Sept. 16 - 20
PLSD will celebrate Start With Hello week September 16-20. All schools in Pickerington are celebrating building new friendships this week! We will have various activities throughout the week.
Monday: Greetings Day
This week, just like everyday, we will have teachers greeting you upon arrival. Please be friendly and give them a “Good Morning” back. It is polite and feels good when someone responds this way! Try doing this all day today when someone greets you or tells you Good Morning or afternoon.
Tuesday: Upstander Day (wear encouraging words)
Upstanders are people who reach out and help others. They use their voices to help encourage others and reduce social isolation. Be an upstander and show kindness to someone!
Wednesday: Green Out
Start with Hello’s signature color is green. Let’s create a community that supports and looks out for one another. Wear green to show others you care!
Thursday: Dress to Impress
Let’s class it up a bit tomorrow while continuing to make connections with others. There will be special activities during lunch at your tables to help you build those connections!
Friday: Pickerington Pride
Let’s be Champions and show our Pickerington Pride! No matter where you live - we are all one community! Also - bring in a beach towel or blanket if you want to have Open Recess with Mrs. Saksa outside!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Our Parent/Teacher conferences will be virtual through Google Meets. Middle School conferences will take place October 1 and October 10, from 4:15 - 7:45 and Oct. 14, from 7:55 - 3:40 pm. A conference request form is included for your convenience.
Upcoming Tollgate Road restrictions
I want to inform you about an upcoming road construction project related to the Rockford Home development that may impact your daily commute.
Starting on September 23, Tollgate Road will be reduced to one lane. Flaggers will be present to help manage traffic. I have spoken with the construction team to ensure that priority will be given to school buses, to minimize any delays and keep them running on time.
Please plan accordingly, as there may be some delays during drop-off and pick-up times. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
TGMS PTO Walk-a-thon coming soon!
PTO is ready to launch our annual TGMS PTO Walk-a-thon! All of the money raised will go directly back to the school for events and items for students and staff. This is our main fundraiser for the year. The event runs from September 16 to October 4 with no need to pre-register. Donations can be made online, checks should be made payable to TGMS PTO. Thank you for your generous support. Look for a flyer to come home next week
Fall Panorama Survey
Fall 2024
Dear Pickerington Local School District Families,
We thank you and your family for being our partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Pickerington Local School District values input from our community, and we need to hear from your child(ren). Their voices are important as we work to improve the overall school experience for students and their families.
We would like your child’s feedback via a 20-30 minute online survey that they will be completing at school. The survey will provide us with social and emotional learning (SEL) information. SEL is the process through which children and adults apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These are the skill sets that promote success in life.
We are asking that all of our students in grades K-12 participate in the surveys, as their feedback will provide important insights into their school experiences for direction in planning to meet their needs. If a student does not feel they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether.
We are partnering with Panorama Education to support us in the survey process. To view the PLSD survey content, please feel free to copy and paste the following links into your browser:
Grades K-2 SEL Competencies Supports & Environment
Grades 3-5 SEL Competencies Supports & Environment
Grades 6-12 SEL Competencies Supports & Environment
Please notify us if you do not want your child to participate in the survey by September 20. To opt-out, you may return the completed form or email your child’s School Counselor.
We thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact Marvella Allen, Director of Prevention & Intervention Services, at 614-835-2091.