Friday 3/29

Grade Level News for 7th Grade

A few 7th grade-specific safety/housekeeping reminders:

Please reinforce to students that we should not be bringing drinks to store in lockers (except sealed/bottled water).
Backpacks should not be carried from class to class.
Students should finish all drinks and breakfast items before walking down the hallway.

Thank you for your support at home!

Upcoming Dates

4/1 - 4/5 - Student Holiday
5/6 - Milestone 7th ELA Sec. 1
5/7 - Milestone 7th ELA Sec 2 & 3
5/8 - Milestone 7th Math

English-Language Arts News

In 7th Grade ELA, students have had a wonderful time researching topics in the 1960s that pique their interest. Our upcoming novel study, The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the early 60s. This research project will give context to the setting of our story. Students are learning to analyze credible sources for currency, relevancy, accuracy, authority, and purpose. They will then summarize these sources and cite them in an annotated bibliography presented in a Google slide presentation. Please be sure that your student has a copy of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton after Spring Break; if you are unable to acquire a copy, these can be borrowed from our school library.

Have a wonderful, refreshing spring break!

Math News

7th Grade Math is working on Statistics, Probability, Graphing, and Milestones Review!

Below are our upcoming assessment dates. Please continue to check Canvas for updates.

7th Grade Math: 4/10-Statistics Test

7th Grade Advanced Math: 4/17- Scatterplot Test

7th Grade Accelerated Math: 4/19-Statistics Test

WHAT KIND OF FARM VEHICLE GETS PAID TO WORK?

A Pro Tractor

Life Science News

7th Grade Science is still working in Unit 6A: Ecology! See below for some important dates:

Symbiosis & Abiotic/Biotic Factor Quiz – Wednesday, April 10th
In-Class Food Web Activity taken as a formative grade – Tuesday, April 16th
In-Class Energy Pyramid Activity taken as a formative grade – Friday, April 19th
Summative Project – Monday, April 22nd – Wednesday, April 24th (due on the 24th!)

A Science Joke: Why did the algae join to the fungus? They took a lichen to each other!

Social Studies News

We have just finished up our Japan unit and will be beginning our Korea unit when we return from Spring Break!

Upcoming Dates:

April 15th: Japan Map Quiz
April 26th: Japan Test

Enrichment News

7th Grade Enrichment will be working on the following:

-Students will finish reviewing Coordinate Adjectives and complete an individual Mess Hall Menu project as part of our Grammar Boot Camp unit.

-Students will finish listening to our podcast Becoming Mother Nature and completing vocabulary and comprehension activities that go along with the story.

-We will begin our novel study of A Monster Calls.

***Students may purchase their own copy of the novel (not required) or borrow a novel to use during class.Students may purchase their own copy of the novel or borrow a novel during class.

Connections News

Marketing:

DECA Officer applications are available beginning April 8, 2024.

Please see Mrs. Racine in the connections hall, room 512 if you are interested.

All DECA Officer applications are due to Mrs. Racine by April 19, 2024 at 4:30PM

Healthcare Science:

6th and 7th grade will be learning about the Healthcare Science CTSO HOSA.

8th Grade is creating a body system amusement park and portfolio.

HOSA chapter meeting for all grades will be April 11th at 8:00 am due to the milestones testing schedule. Our afterschool banquet is scheduled for May 14th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kauffman at f22003@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Band:

April 11-2025 Band Disney Trip Meeting (Parents and Students)

April 20-GMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival at Riverwatch MS for the students who are participating.

We have begun our final concert cycle. Students are preparing music for our performances in May. Additionally, students are preparing for auditions for HS band or next year at SFMS. Symphonic Band auditions for 2024-2025 will be in May.

Counseling Corner

Happy Spring! As we are in our last quarter of the year, our students have a lot of things on their plate. Some of these things may cause some stress in our students. Milestones and finals can seem intimidating. Even though it is important to practice self-care year around, it can travel further down the priority list as things become more hectic. Luckily, spring break is right around the corner. This is an opportune time to refocus on self-care! Be sure to carve out time to just enjoy yourself! Please see some suggestions below:

Self-Care Tips by Psychology Today

Self-care ideas for teens

I hope you have a wonderful break!

Nurse Notes

Important Update: The CDC changed the Covid-19 quarantine period from 5 days to 24-hours fever free, without the use of fever reducing medications, as well as an overall improvement in symptoms. With this announcement, FCS has updated their Guidance Related to Viruses and Infections document which can be found on the district website under Student Support – Health Services – Health Related Resources. All illnesses (including respiratory viruses/infections) will have the same guidance related to returning to school and/or work. This is consistent for both our students and staff.

Below is a link to the CDC with “Respiratory Virus Guidance Update” FAQ if you’re interested in reading more.

https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/guidance/faq.html

PTO Updates:

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)

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/

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:
- - April 18- International Potluck provided by parents

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEAC28A4FB6-48538520-international

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

2024-2025 PTO Officer Slate Communication

Please find attached here with the names of incoming SFMS PTO 2024-25 board members.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r3mZEkHlXhQ_V766i-87tkmEIKgRHoSP/edit?usp=drive_link

Look for a code coming soon to allow parents to vote in person and online beginning Monday, March 25 to Thursday, April 11.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Sheba Naqvi, www.baldridgefamilypractice.com, for providing Wednesday's lunch for our teachers and thank you to all of the parents who volunteered during Duty Free Lunch!

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.

http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/