Monday Mail

There will be no school for students Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16 for Fall Break. Students return to school Monday, October 19.

Need Help with ParentVUE or Lunch Applications? We’re Here for You! Dear Families,

Stop by the school anytime to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and fresh pastries! While you're here, our team is available to help you with:

• Free & Reduced Meal Applications: We can help you complete and submit your forms to ensure your student receives school meals.

• ParentVUE Support: Need to set up your account, reset a password, or check grades and attendance? We’re happy to walk you through it.

¡Acompáñenos a Disfrutar de un Café, Pan y Apoyo Familiar!

Estimadas Familias:

¡Los invitamos cordialmente a acompañarnos en la escuela para disfrutar de un delicioso café caliente y pan dulce! Mientras comparte con nosotros, nuestro personal estará disponible para ayudarle con:

• Solicitudes de Almuerzo Gratuito o de Precio Reducido: Llene su formulario al momento para asegurar que su estudiante tenga acceso a comidas nutritivas.

• Asistencia con ParentVUE: Le ayudaremos a crear su cuenta, restablecer su contraseña o navegar por el sistema para revisar las calificaciones y asistencia de su hijo/a.

A few quick ideas for supporting your middle schooler at home this week:

• Help your student manage time. Have your child estimate how long homework or projects will take, then compare the estimate with the actual time spent. This helps students develop stronger planning skills.

• Ask specific questions about school. Instead of asking, "How was your day?" try questions like, "What was something interesting you learned today?" or "What assignment are you most proud of this week?" Specific questions often lead to better conversations.
  

• Encourage independent learning. As students grow, they need increasing opportunities to manage responsibilities on their own. Support their efforts by helping them organize assignments and plan ahead rather than solving every problem for them.
  
  

See more family eTIPS for this week.

Be on the lookout for information coming soon about our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program! We are looking for dads, grandfathers, and father figures to spend a few hours or a day volunteering at school to help support our students, enhance security, and be positive role models. Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved!

Attention Families / Atención Familias:

¡Esté atento a las novedades sobre el programa WATCH D.O.G.S. (Padres de Estudiantes Grandiosos)! Invitamos a los padres, abuelos, tíos y figuras paternas a ser voluntarios en la escuela para brindar apoyo en la seguridad y ser un modelo positivo para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Pronto compartiremos más información sobre cómo inscribirse!

The 7th Grade Social is coming soon, and we are excited to celebrate with our 7th grade students! In-person ticket sales begin this Wednesday in the 7th grade hall and will continue over the next several weeks.

Purchase tickets online:
Buy 7th Grade Social Tickets

We need volunteers to help make this event a success:
Sign Up to Volunteer

Please see the attached flyer for additional event details. We look forward to a fun and memorable evening for our 7th graders!

If you have not yet completed the Free and Reduced Lunch application, please fill it out and submit it as soon as possible. Click here for the link. Breakfast is available at no charge to all Trickum Middle School students during the 2026–27 school year.

Lunch prices are:

• Full price: $2.75

• Extra Entree is $2.50

• No charge for students approved for free meals

Families can view the daily breakfast and lunch selections online.

• Regular, on-time attendance is essential for student success.
• When a student is absent, families may submit an excuse through ParentVUE, send a written note with the student, or contact the appropriate grade-level office.
• Students who need to leave school early must be checked out before 3:30 PM.

Use ParentVUE to view your student’s schedule, grades, assignments, attendance, report cards, and bus information. Families can use the ParentVUE mobile app or access ParentVUE online.

Celebrate you 8th grader with a recognition ad! Deadline to order is October 26, 2026.

Students can now access free academic and language-learning resources through the Gwinnett County Public Library. Brainfuse, which replaces Tutor.com, provides online homework help, live tutoring, writing support, and study tools for students of all ages. Students can access Brainfuse at https://www.gwinnettpl.org/digital_resource/brainfuse/.

Students can also use Rosetta Stone Library Solution, a self-paced language learning program that supports English learners and students interested in learning a new language. Rosetta Stone is available at https://www.gwinnettpl.org/digital_resource/rosetta-stone/.

Students can log in using their Student ID number and their birthdate (DDMM) as the password. These services can be used at school or from home. Families who would like a full library card can learn more at https://www.gwinnettpl.org/get-a-library-card/.

Families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch may be eligible for low-cost internet.

🔗 Click here to learn more

🌐 Acceso a Internet de Bajo Costo
Las familias que califican para almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido podrían ser elegibles para un servicio de internet más económico.

🔗 Click here to learn more