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Grade Level News for 6th Grade
Grade Level News for 6th Grade
Students who earn all A's this semester will be recognized after grades are finalized (5/24) via an online PPT and social media.
Upcoming Dates:
Upcoming Dates:
4/22 - Milestone 6th ELA Sec. 1
4/23 - Milestone 6th ELA Sec 2 & 3
4/24 - Milestone 6th Math
5/21 - Kona Ice during connections
English Language Arts News
English Language Arts News
As we approach ELA Milestones this coming week, we kindly remind students of the importance of getting a full night’s rest and having breakfast each morning. Looking ahead, we will be exploring Mythology as we finish out the year. We appreciate your continued support in helping our students finish the year strong!
Math News
Math News
Accelerated:
Following Milestone Testing, Accelerated Math will review the basics of exponents before learning the exponent rules/laws.
Supplies are running low, so please make sure your child has paper and a pencil each day.
Here are the important upcoming dates for Accelerated Math:
April 24: 6th Grade Math Milestone Exam
April 26: Exponent Review Quiz
May 3: Exponent Rule Quiz
May 10: Exponent Rule Summative Exam
May 23: Last Day of School (early release)
Advanced:
Our Georgia Milestones Test is next week! The math portion of the test will be given on Wednesday, April 24th. We have spent time reviewing in class this week, and students have had the opportunity to experience the testing platform and practice using the available tools. Please see your teacher’s Canvas page for additional resources to review and prepare for Milestones.
After Milestones testing wraps up, we will resume Unit 7 – Data and Statistics. The students will be working on an in-class project, and our summative test is scheduled for May 1st.
On-level:
Our Georgia Milestones Test is next week! The math portion of the test will be given on Wednesday, April 24th. We have spent time reviewing in class this week, and students have had the opportunity to experience the testing platform and practice using the available tools. Please see your teacher’s Canvas page for additional resources to review and prepare for Milestones.
After Milestones testing wraps up, we will resume Unit 7 – Data and Statistics. The students will be working on an in-class project, and our summative test is scheduled for May 1st.
Science News
Science News
Our next unit will be Meteorology. We will be learning about the layers of the atmosphere and local and global winds. In addition, we will be learning about hurricanes and tornadoes. The unit test will be on May 10th. The Earth Science final is on May 17th.
Social Studies News
Social Studies News
We have been learning about the Cuban Revolution, government and economics as well as why people may immigrate to a country based on push pull factors.
Be on the lookout for various formatives on Latin America history, government and economics over the next week.
Upcoming important dates:
May 1: Latin America History, Government & Econ Test
May 20: Social Studies Final (only on 2nd semester content)
Enrichment
Enrichment
We enjoyed seeing the creativity of all of our students as they presented their Book Reviews last week! We continue to keep the kids organized. We will have an agenda check this week, and a binder check next week. We are also starting a new podcast: The Young Ben Franklin – we will focus on note taking and review some of our other strategies we have learned this year. We continue to explore MEMBEAN with the students, and this is something they can also access at home! Milestones is next week! We know the students are going to do great! We had a FLEX Prep Session this Thursday to prepare!
Connections News
Connections News
Healthcare Science:
6th grade will be learning about Infection control and Handwashing.
7th Grade will be exploring work safety practices.
8th Grade is creating a Shark Tank career project.
HOSA's afterschool banquet is scheduled for May 14th afterschool from 4:30-5:30. Please look in canvas for more details. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kauffman at f22003@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Deca:
DECA Membership opens up on May 1, 2024 via school Pay😊
Fine Arts:
Our annual Fine Arts Night will be on May 2nd in the SFMS gym. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Guests can view artwork created by 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, with a special self portrait exhibit created by our advanced 8th grade art class. The event will feature musical performances from members of our drama program, and a selection of songs by Chamber Choir and Symphonic and 8th Grade Concert Band. Come celebrate all the accomplishments of our fine arts students this year!
Counseling Corner
Counseling Corner
Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a great spring break. We have had a busy year, and our students have worked very hard to prepare for milestones next week. A few reminders for our students as they prepare their minds and bodies for test day: prepare your clothes and backpacks the night before, get a good night's sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast so that your brain is ready to go on test day. Help them develop a positive mindset by talking about how hard they’ve worked this year and encourage them to be kind and talk positively to themselves. Most importantly, remind them that while milestones are important and we want them to do their best, the scores they get will not define who they are. The people who make and score these tests don't know our students like we do. They don’t know that they are kind to others and can make others smile. They don’t know that some of them are so smart that they can speak two languages or that they are thoughtful and trustworthy. No matter how they do, their teachers love them for the hard work they have put in all year long, and we are so proud of them. Take care of yourselves this weekend, and please reach out if there is anything I can do to support you and your students!
Nurse Notes
Congratulations!!
School Nurse Earns National Certification
Lorrie Chalmers has earned recognition as a nationally certified school nurse (NCSN) by the National Board for the Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN).
In addition to meeting eligibility education and practice requirements, Ms. Chalmers has successfully passed the national certification exam, which validates specialized knowledge in school nursing, indicates a level of clinical competence, and the attainment of a rigorous practice standard.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellence and experience in the areas of health appraisal, health problems and nursing management, health promotion and disease prevention, special health issues, and professional issues and research.
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NCBSN) manages the NCSN certification process and reflects the highest industry standards through accreditation by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).
For additional information on NBCSN visit http://www.nbcsn.org/home
PTO Updates:
Please pick up 8th grade grad signs in the gym parking lot tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday 4/22. If you cannot make one of these times, you can stop by the front office to pick up your sign.
Please sign up to sponsor a teacher lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week! It's an easy way to say "Thank You" for a great year! https://south-forsyth-middle-school-pto.square.site/
Thank you to the many volunteers who are making tonight's 8th grade dance possible. Please remember tickets must have been purchased in advance. Very light refreshments will be served. Please plan to eat dinner before the dance.
Students will be familiarizing themselves with the platform used for Georgia Milestones End of Course and End of Grade Tests. Feel free to access this site with your child to get used to the testing platform.
Testing Calendar is subject to change.
If a student does not take their final, they will receive a zero (missing) for that assessment.
Calling all rising 9th graders! Come see what Lambert has to offer you in the area of student life! Join us for an evening of getting connected with a club or sport to help make Lambert your new home for the next 4 years. We hope to see you there! Hook 'em!
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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