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Grade Level News for 6th Grade
Grade Level News for 6th Grade
Upcoming Dates:
Upcoming Dates:
2/13 - Creative Scoops
2/16 - Student/Staff Holiday
2/19 - Student/Staff Holiday
2/20 - Student Holiday
2/21 - Navigating the Journey (South Forsyth Vertical NIght)
3/1 - 6th grade Field Trip
3/4 - Pre-Festival Band Concert
3/6 - Pre-Festival Band Concert
English Language Arts News
English Language Arts News
Students are currently in the midst of writing their argumentative essays. Upon completion, these essays will serve as a summative assessment for students. Last week, we had our initial writing checkpoint conference focusing on students gathering relevant evidence to support their claim. This week, students will undergo their second checkpoint conference, specifically focusing on the introduction paragraph.
Beacon Testing: Friday, February 9th – Monday, February 12th
Math News
Math News
Accelerated:
I would like to thank all of the parents who spoke with their children about the expected work completion, classroom focus and behavior of students in Accelerated Math. I truly appreciate your support.
As we wrap up our study of Ratios and Rates, we will move into our next unit: Precents. Students not having pencils is still a problem, so please check your child's supply.
Here are our upcoming dates in Accelerated Math:
February 14: Ratio & Proportion Summative Exam
February 16, 19-20: Holiday, no school.
Advanced:
This week, we continue our work on Unit 5 - Rates, Ratios, and Proportional Reasoning. Within this unit, our emphasis has been on solving proportions using a range of strategies, including double number lines, tape diagrams, and ratio tables. As part of our exploration, we engaged in a class project to delve into the concept of unit rate throughout this week.
Please remember that help sessions are available weekly during Flex Time. Students should sign up using the Student Support Time app in ClassLink. Additionally, BETA Club is offering free weekly tutoring sessions in the Media Center on Thursdays at 8:10 AM.
Important Dates:
2/5-2/8 – JA Field Trip Week (Formative 2 will come from work completed during this week)
2/13 – Unit 5 Quiz 2 (Solve Proportions using Strategies)
2/22 – Unit 5 Summative Test
On-level:
This week, we continue our work on Unit 5 - Rates, Ratios, and Proportional Reasoning. Within this unit, our emphasis has been on solving proportions using a range of strategies, including double number lines, tape diagrams, and ratio tables. As part of our exploration, we engaged in a class project to delve into the concept of unit rate throughout this week.
Please remember that help sessions are available weekly during Flex Time. Students should sign up using the Student Support Time app in ClassLink. Additionally, BETA Club is offering free weekly tutoring sessions in the Media Center on Thursdays at 8:10 AM.
Important Dates:
2/5-2/8 – JA Field Trip Week (Formative 2 will come from work completed during this week)
2/13 – Unit 5 Quiz 2 (Solve Proportions using Strategies)
2/22 – Unit 5 Summative Test
Science News
Science News
Next week we will be reviewing our work on Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition. The Unit 8 assessment will be on Wednesday. The following week we will begin our unit on Soil.
Social Studies News
Social Studies News
In Social Studies this week:
We had a wonderful time participating in and learning at JA earlier in the week. Thank you for all those that volunteered to help make it a wonderful experience for our students and thanks for all of the support, guidance and help you fostered at home in preparation for the trip!
Next up, we will be traveling to the region of Canada with our students. We will begin the Geography of Canada next week and will continue learning about the history, government and economics until the end of February.
Be on the lookout for a Canada Map/Geography Quiz next week!
Enrichment
Enrichment
6th grade Enrichment has been hard at work on Poetry! We are reading a variety of poetry. We have learned a new vocabulary strategy – INSERT A SYNONYM. We have also used the POETS Strategy this week (Preview Occasion Emotion Theme Speaker). The kids will participate in a POETRY CAFÉ( sharing poetry with their peers) next week. Our Summative Poetry project will take place the week of February 21st.
We continue to work on Smart Goals, keeping our binders organized, and keeping up with their agendas weekly too!
Connections News
Connections News
PE/Athletics:
Eagle Pride starts again on Monday, February 12. Eagle Pride s our strength, speed, and conditioning program for all SFMS students. It is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7:30-8:15. Students should come dressed to workout and bring a change of clothes for school.
Marketing:
DECA State Conference and Competition was a huge success and so much fun this year!
The students worked very hard all year to ace the test and give the best role play in front of judges for their curriculum marketing area!
SFMS was very impressive and placed in almost every category!
SFMS Marketing teacher is looking for a couple individuals in the marketing field that would like to attend our Marketing Advisory Meeting on Monday, March 25th from 8:00AM to 11:00AM.
The meeting is held at the Forsyth County ACE building
Please contact Mrs. Racine at kracine@forsyth.k12.ga.us if you are interested.
Healthcare Science:
6th grade will be learning about Therapeutic Diets.
7th grade will be learning about the HIPPA.
8th Grade will be exploring the Respiratory system.
HOSA's SLC practice times are available during Flex. HOSA chapter Meeting for 8th grade is scheduled for February 8th. The 6th and 7th Grade Chapter meeting will be held on February 15th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kauffman at f22003@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Art:
Advanced Year Long Art as an 8th Grade Connection:
Advanced Year Long Art is an connections class that is available to 8th graders only. The space in this class is LIMITED. To be accepted into the course:
Students must submit an online application by 11:59 PM on 3/29/24
Students must apply in the spring of their 7th grade year
Students must follow all directions on the application
Students can attend a special flex session for assistance with the application process
To receive a link to the application, students should pick up a flyer from the art room (525)
Band:
Symphonic Band Concert February 12-7:00 PM, SFMS Gymnasium, Free and open to the public. Important High School Band Transition meeting at SFHS for Rising 9th Graders who will be attending SFHS next year, 6:30 PM, SFHS Cafeteria
Sixth-Grade Advanced Band Rehearsal, February 14, 7:30 AM, SFMS Band Room,
Symphonic Band Rehearsal, February 21, 4:30-6:30 PM, Band Room
Symphonic Band Field Trip to Lassiter HS for Recording Project, 2/22, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Please remember to submit band fees on www.SchoolPay.com. Be sure to check your payment history to make sure you have not already made these payments.
GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation Field Trip Permission slips have been sent home and are due by February 15. Please help us by submitting this essential form in a timely manner.
Counseling Corner
Counseling Corner
Are you wondering how you can limit screen time for your child? While technology has plenty of upsides, I think we can all agree that there can definitely be some negatives to technology and how it affects us. Check out this article for tips on how to limit screen time for kids.
Nurse Notes
Flu season is upon us! As we see numbers increase across our community and state, we would like to remind families to keep students home from school if they are experiencing symptoms. Please visit this link to read about when it is recommended your child stay home. Thank you for helping to keep all our students and staff safe and healthy by following these guidelines!
First reminder for our rising 7th grade students: ALL students entering the 7th grade are required to have received both the Tdap Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) and the Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV4) prior to the first day of their 7th grade school year. An updated GA 3231 Form with these newly given immunizations documented must be on file with us prior to August 1, 2024. More information will be sent out at a later date.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities:
Sign up HERE if you would like to volunteer throughout the school year.
We love our SFMS teachers! To our new parents, Welcome!! Each month we try to do something special to let our teachers know all of their hard work is appreciated! This second 1/2 of the year we would like to cover lunch duty on the following dates with volunteer parents:
March 14-Catered Lunch provided by Sheba Naqvi, www.baldridgefamilypractice.com
April 18- International Potluck provided by parents
Volunteers stand in the cafeteria for an hour and let the kids know when to head back to class. You will be with 7 other volunteers and maybe get to embarrass your child! It is super easy! This gives the teachers a quiet time to enjoy lunch and it is a much appreciated way to give back. If you can’t come during school hours, please consider donating soft drinks for our teachers. You can send these in with your student and drop off at the main office. There is a slot for these on the sign up as well.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEAC28A4FB6-47010609-sfms
Thank you!
This Wednesday, February 7, Chicken Salad Chick and sodas were provided by The Peters Team. Thank you so much for all you do for our students!
8th Grade Signs
Order a graduation yard sign for your favorite 8th grader! Deadline to order is March 31st. Signs can be picked up at the 8th grade dance as well as a date following the dance.
https://sfmsyardsigns.itemorder.com/shop/home/
PTO Board Volunteer Positions
Interested in a SFMS PTO Position? Or want to nominate a person?
Fill out the form to find out more on how to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OT7NT5cZaALBrNjKJ_iWj94o2er5GFIhCI576ycOpbY/edit?fbclid=IwAR1Gbf4o8gXlrBKvQMsSShjinElrjzjJs3f72kmkP_bn1XOnOGP5Chv259g
8th Grade Dance: Save the Date
South Forsyth Middle School PTO Events
presents:
Enchanted Forest 8th Grade Dance
Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Purchase tickets, here: https://gofan.co/event/1358820?schoolId=GA13659_1
Early bird pricing is 2/18-3/16 ($25)
Regular pricing is 3/17-4/10 ($30)
The South Forsyth Community vertical team is excited to host Navigating the Journey, a night for parents to learn about various topics, on Wednesday, February 21st. Please see the attached informational flier to learn more about offered sessions. To help us prepare, we are asking that all parents/guardian RSVP for the event by 2/16/2024.
Testing Calendar is subject to change.
If a student does not take their final, they will receive a zero (missing) for that assessment.
Partners in Education - We appreciate you!
Interested in becoming a Partner in Education and being featured in our grade level newsletter? Contact Nick Sexton
(nsexton@forsyth.k12.ga.us) for more information.
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