TGMS Weekly Update
March 11, 2024
March 10 - 2:00 am Time to change the clocks! Spring forward!
Order your TGMS 2023 - 2024 Yearbook
Capture moments that matter and celebrate your journey, your friends and your achievements of this incredible year. Time to order your Toll Gate Middle School yearbook! TGMS Yearbooks will be $25. Oder online at: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09827862. CLICK on "Buy student's yearbook" ENTER the school name, city and state PLACE your order! All orders must be placed by April 5, 2024.
TGMS PTO Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, March 12 @ 6 pm
The Toll Gate Middle School PTO would like to invite you to attend our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm. The meeting will be held virtually, and the link is below. The PTO is looking for volunteers for next year. If you think you might be interested, please try to attend the meeting. You may also reach the PTO at tgmspto@gmail.com with any questions, or if you think you may be interested in trying to volunteer next year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Link: https://meet.google.com/acg-uccz-ppj or Or dial: (US) +1 984-444-8773 PIN: 508 721 064#
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Saksa
Our students have been busy performing acts of kindness throuoghout our school and in the community during the month of February. Be on the lookout in the community for TGMS intentional acts of kindness. Go to the library and get yourself a bookmark. Take a walk and look for a community stone. Head to Sorso Coffee and grab a cup of coffee!
Take a look at the video link below to see our students in action!
In addition, click on the March link to see what our students will be doing during "Say Something" week, along with great testing tips and strategies as we prepare for the upcoming Spring testing season and more!
Pickerington Schools' CommUNITY Cultural Festival
Pickerington Schools' CommUNITY Cultural Festival will host a special viewing of The Columbus Crossing Borders Art Project on March 16th!
The Columbus Crossing Borders Project which is an art exhibit and documentary film created to inspire critical thinking, understanding and compassion for the world’s refugees and marginalized communities.
Our CommUNITY Cultural Festival will showcase the Columbus Crossing Borders art exhibit which features the work of 34 participating artists who were each asked to create a painting that would “cross borders” into the painting beside it. For example, you may see a sunrise reaching from one painting into the next or perhaps a figure is running between two paintings. These artists have created spaces to allow their works to overlap and integrate, resulting in a cooperative creative community. To view a short Cincinnati TV news feature about the art exhibit: https://vimeo.com/509029709
The "Breathe Free” documentary is a beautiful and thought-provoking film which premiered at the Drexel Theatre in Columbus, Ohio to a sold-out audience. This film is a great watch prior to viewing the Crossing Borders art exhibit in person to get a greater understanding of the project. To view the documentary (50 minutes): https://vimeo.com/480142967/d1a019265d?share=copy
We look forward to you attending, and seeing the Columbus Crossing Borders Project in person at our CommUNITY Cultural Festival on March 16th at Toll Gate Middle School from 10am - 2pm.
Art News
Check out the latest 5th and 6th grade projects posted on,
Spring testing dates and reminders
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 2024.
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 11 and 12 - ELA
April 18 and 19 - Science
April 25 and 26 - Math
6th GRADE:
April 16 and 17 - ELA
April 23 and 24 - Math
TGMS has several support staff positions open
Toll Gate Middle School is looking for two duty aides to assist during recess hours from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. There is a possibly of additional hours for those candidates who may be interested in also covering for parapros as need. (Additional requirements apply).
We also have an opening for a Parapro, this is a 7.5 hour assignment.
This could be a great opportunity to get involved, earn a little extra money, and contribute to the school community. Here's what you should do if you're interested, apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/pickerington/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=1618&posFirstChoice=Support%20Staff&posSpecialty=Duty%20Aide. Upon completion of the application, please contact Dr. Ryan Morford at: Ryan_Morford@plsd.us. Thank you.
Lakeview and North Cheerleading tryouts and meeting
The 24-25 Lakeview and North Cheerleading tryout and information meeting April 9, 6 pm, PHSN Cafeteria
Pickerington North Youth Camp
2024 PICKERINGTON NORTH QBC YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
DATE: MARCH 25, 26, 27 (3 days)
TIME: 10:30am - Noon
LOCATION: PANTHER STADIUM
WHO: Current Grades K-6 COST: $60
REGISTER & PAY @ pnfootball.com
COACHED BY PICKERINGTON NORTh PLAYERS & COACHES
March Calendar
March 16 - CommUNITY Fair
March 25 - April 1 SPRING BREAK
April 2 - Classes resume
Nominate an outstanding teacher
Our teachers are doing outstanding and innovative things every day to engage our students.
Here is a chance to nominate a Toll Gate Middle School teacher as a Teacher of the Month. Please click the link below:
https://www.ohiolottery.com/About/Partners-in-Education/Teacher-of-the-Month/Nominate-a-Teacher
Thank you for helping recognize our teachers.