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
X(formerly Twitter): @Proud_Tigers

Instagram: @taylorroadms

Links in the Messenger are not always available in the preview sent in the email. You need to click on the Messenger to open it to have full access!

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: Tranisition Services Resource Fair for Exceptional Students

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

January 7: First Day of Second Semester

January 8 - 10: 7th Grade Finance Park Trips

January 9: Next Steps @ Hooch for rising 9th grade families, CHS Auditorium, 6:00 PM

January 10: Student Forum/Be The Voice Spirit Day: Generation Swap Day

January 10: School Governance Council Meeting, Media Center, 7:45 AM

January 14: PTA Meeting, 6:00 PM

January 15 - 22: Book Fair

January 16: 7th Grade Dance, 4:15 PM

January 18: PTA Spirit Night @ Gladiators Hockey

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 22: Kristin McCabe Meeting, Johns Creek HS, 9:30 AM

January 22: Rialto Jazz Quartet, 9:00 AM

January 22: Basketball Games @ Webb Bridge MS, 5:30 PM

January 23: No Homework Night

January 24: 7th Grade Test Talks

January 24: Basketball Games v. Autrey Mill MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

January 29: Lunar New Year

January 29: 8th Grade Visits CHS, 9:00 AM

January 29: Basketball Games v. FAST, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

January 31: 8th Grade Test Talks

January 31: Basketball Games v. Elkins Pointe MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

February 3: Scoliosis Screening for 6th/8th Grade, Flipped Bell Schedule

February 5: Basketball Games @ Crabapple MS, 5:30 PM

February 6: Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert, CHS Auditorium, 6:30 PM

February 7: 6th Grade Test Talks

February 7: Student Forum/Be The Voice Spirit Day -- Music Day: Wear your favorite shirt representing a band or musician.

February 7: Basketball Games v. Ridgeview Charter MS, TRMS Gym, 5:30 PM

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

NONE THIS WEEK

From Ms. Standridge:

Ms. Carela has a quiet strength and a hearty laugh- both of which encourages me each day.

She has a keen mind and an empathetic heart- necessary traits for the challenges of the job.

She is non-judgmental, yet her judgment is trustworthy, wise, and fair.

She is non-confrontational, yet she confronts every issue with grace, compassion, and optimism.

Simply put, she is humble and kind.

Ms. Carela is PAWS-atively deserving of the PAWS award.”

Please support our school by purchasing Valentine's gifts from See's!

The media center is looking for volunteers for our upcoming book fair in January. Click here to sign up to help. Please also ensure that you have completed the FCS volunteering training to help in our school. Thanks so much!

Taylor Road Middle School PTA is thrilled to invite all 7th graders to the dazzling "Glowing into the New Year" Dance! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, music, and friends on Thursday, January 16th, from 4 PM to 6 PM.

Ticket Information:

• PTA Members: Enjoy complimentary entry as a thank you for your support!
• Non-PTA Members: Tickets are just $10.00.

🎟️ Important Ticket Details:

• Tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot by purchasing or reserving your ticket through our website: https://taylorroadpta.membershiptoolkit.com or scan the QR code.
• Last day to purchase tickets: Midnight on January 14, 2025.
• No tickets will be sold the day of the dance. Every student must have a ticket to attend.
• In-person sales: Tickets will also be available during 7th grade lunch from January 6, 2025, through January 10, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this chance to light up the night and kick off the new year with your friends. Get your tickets now and prepare to dance the night away! ✨

For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit Membership Toolkit. See you on the dance floor!

URL: https://taylorroadpta.membershiptoolkit.com

We are excited to announce our collaboration with the Atlanta Gladiators for another thrilling Spirit Night in January. This year's event will feature a Star Wars-themed game, and a portion of the ticket sales, along with proceeds from the Chuck a Puck, will support our PTA. Last year's event was a blast, and we're excited to make it an annual tradition! Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Atlanta Gladiators hockey game and support your PTA. Click below or scan the QR code to purchase your tickets today.

Atlanta Gladiators Tickets

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Taylor Road Middle School yearbook is now on sale. Our students and staff are working hard to capture the events, activities and memories of this school year. Place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!

Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your student. To create and purchase your ad, just go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order. Time and space are limited, so be sure to place your order today! Deadline is Wednesday, 11/20/24.

If you have not ordered your copy of this year’s book, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order to guarantee your copy on distribution day!

You will find your student’s ID, in the parent portal, on the home page under student profile.

You can view your students' Milestones scores by following the instructions in the attachment below.

Link to Document

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

Great article on Self-Esteem!

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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