Toll Gate Middle School's 2021 Back to School Info

If you have not yet filled in your back-to-school forms and reviewed the important back-to-school information from the district, please visit the Pickerington Schools Back-To-School page for 2021.

Michael Kauffeld graduated from Capital University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received his Master  of Educational Leadership Degree from Ashland University in 2004. Michael coached football at Capital University from 1990 until 1995. He taught and was  the Athletic Director at Hamilton Township High School from 1995-2002. Michael has been with the Teays Valley Local School District since 2002.  At Teays Valley he served as a high school teacher, middle school assistant principal and principal at Teays Valley West Middle School (an Ohio School to Watch). In 2021, Michael joined the Pickerington Local School District as the principal at Toll Gate Middle School. His wife, Jennifer, is a principal with South Western City School District and they have five children.

Welcome to Toll Gate Middle School! My name is Kelli Saksa and I will be your child’s School Counselor. If there is anything I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to getting to know you and your child!

Kelli Saksa

614-834-6400

kelli_saksa@plsd.us

Toll Gate Middle School

Open House

Friday, August 13, 2021

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Welcome Toll Gate Middle School Families. We have been busy getting ready for you! Join us for our Open House, Friday, August 13 from:

                  3:00 – 3:45 pm Student last name A – L

                  4:00 – 4:45 pm Student last name M – Z

These times are suggested to help alleviate parking concerns, however, If you are unable to come at the designated time, please join us for one the group sessions.

This is a chance to meet your teachers and office staff, become familiar with the school, and pick up your test results from the 2020 – 2021 school year. We will have a special drawing with prizes awarded to students who attend Open House and complete all of the Open House Objectives.

Please enter through the doors at the front of the building near the Aux. Gym (look for the sign by the gym doors) and exit either at the pods or through the Main Office doors.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

5th Grade Supply List 2021 – 2022   

6th Grade Supply List 2021 – 2022

4th Grade Gateway Supply List – Ms. Drummond & Ms. Lewis

The TGMS PTO will provide the following for all students:

 1 pack of index cards (100 ruled, 3×5, white or colors)

#2 pencils-one dozen

colored pens (a few-not blue or black)

colored pencils

2 highlighters

2 Sharpies- black fine-point permanent markers

6 glue sticks

2 rolls of  “invisible” tape (in dispensers)

ruler

protractor

Parents are asked to provide the following:

Notebooks & Folders

 pencil bag/pouch (no pencil boxes please)

3 composition books (wide-ruled) for interactive

            notebooks (math, science, and ELA)

4 sturdy two-pocket folders without prongs

Math:  blue Science:  green

Social studies:  red                     take-home folder: your choice!

1 yellow two-pocket folder with prongs for ELA

Writing Utensils

 1 pkg. colored markers (not permanent)

2 dry erase markers (bold visible colors)

Project Supplies

 scissors (pointed tip)

locking compass for math

Miscellaneous Supplies

 headphones or earbuds for Chromebook (to keep at school)

freezer bags (boys – 1 gallon size; girls – 1 quart size)

*Supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year.

  Any brand is acceptable. Thank you!

5th Grade Gateway  Supply List  – 2021-2022

Mrs. Orzechowski & Mrs. Overfield

THE TGMS PTO will provide the following for all students:

Pencils

Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper

1 Packs of Index Cards (100 ruled, 3×5, white or colors)

Colored Pencils

Ruler

Protractor

4 Glue Sticks

Scotch tape (3 pack)

Highlighters (2-3)

Sharpie marker (black)

Post-its 3 pack

Parents are asked to provide the following:

2 Pens

Eraser

Scissors

Washable Markers

Dry Erase Marker

1 box of Large ziplock bags

Box of Tissues

     Headphones or earbuds (take home daily)

4 vinyl folders (no prongs please)

1 heavy duty 2 pocket folder (WITH PRONGS). This will be used as a take-home folder.

Pencil Bag/Pouch (no pencil boxes please)

2 Composition Journals (Please, no spiral bound notebooks, thank you!)

**Replenish supplies as needed**

Gateway 6th Grade Supply List – 2021 2022

Mrs. Burre & Mrs. Muck

The TGMS PTO will provide the following for all students:

Colored pens

#2 pencils

Colored Pencils

Sharpies

Glue sticks

Scotch tape on dispenser (not refill rolls)

Parents are asked to provide the following:

Pointed tip adult size scissors

Pkg. of Markers (not permanent)

Dry erase marker

Pencil bag/pouch

1 one and one half (1 ½) inch sturdy binder (with pockets inside the cover)

1 pack of 5 dividers for binder with pockets

4 composition books (not spiral bound)

1 pair of headphones/earbuds to keep at school – no bluetooth

Individual supply of tissues (to keep in backpack)

Individual refillable water bottle

Additional supplies may be needed throughout the year.

Students will need to replenish their stock when they run out.

As we prepare for your students, we are creating a series of videos to help you get to know our school.  Those videos are coming soon.

The following procedures will be in place for our Parent drop-off and pick-up, walkers and bike riders – please view the video below:

Walker/Rider video