7th Grade Newsletter
August 17-21, 2026
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Our Mission
Grace Snell Middle School provides a culture of excellence that prepares all students to reach their maximum potential today, tomorrow and beyond.
CONNECTIONS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday - ADay
Tuesday - B Day
Wednesday - A Day
Thursday - B Day
Friday - A Day
Classroom Bell Schedule Poster in Pastel Gingham Fun Style (1).pdf
iReady Math Diagnostic: August 17
August 18th: Cheerleading Parent Meeting in the Gym @ 7:45
August 19th 🏐6:00p Volleyball game at Murphy MS
Curriculum Night: August 20 at 6:00pm-7:45pm
New Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy (HB 340)
New Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy (HB 340)
In accordance with Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act (House Bill 340) effective July 1, 2026, Grace Snell Middle School will be implementing an updated personal electronic device process.
Prohibited Devices: Personal devices including smartphones, smartwatches, smart glasses, tablets, and headphones/earbuds.
Daily Expectation: All personal devices must be powered off and kept out of sight from 8:50 AM (when students exit the bus) until they leave campus at dismissal.
How to Reach Your Student in an Emergency
Because students will not have access to their personal devices during the school day, parents must contact the school directly to deliver urgent messages or get in touch with their child:
Primary Contact (Main Office / Front Desk): Call 770-554-7750.
Alternate Contacts (If the Main Office line is busy or unavailable):
Grade-Level Office / Grade-Level Clerk: (e.g., 7th Grade Office: 770-554-7771)
School Counseling Department: Call the main office and request the grade-level counselor.
PARENT CONTACT SHEETS
PARENT CONTACT SHEETS
Parents and Guardians,
Please ensure that your student’s contact information remains up to date. If you need to make any changes or updates to your student’s contact sheet—including phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, or home address—all updates must be completed directly through ParentVUE.
To update your information:
Log in to your ParentVUE account.
Navigate to the Change My Information tab (or Student Information section).
Update the necessary fields and submit your changes.
Keeping this information current is vital for ensuring we can reach you quickly regarding school updates and emergencies. If you need assistance accessing your ParentVUE account, please contact the main office.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Dr. Angela Broughton
Dr. Angela Broughton
7th Grade Assistant Principal
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Office: 770 - 554 - 7756
angela.broughton@gcpsk12.org
Welcome Back to GMSM!
Welcome back to a new school year! My name is Dr. Angela Broughton, and I am honored to serve as the 7th-grade Assistant Principal. With over 30 years of experience in education, I am excited to continue working alongside our students, staff, and families at GMSM.
I have served students and educators in Georgia, Florida, and international settings, and these experiences have taught me that when families, staff, and students work together—with high expectations and strong support—every child can succeed.
As we begin the school year, I am dedicated to building strong partnerships with families and staff to foster a positive, safe, and engaging environment that helps every student thrive. Let’s work together for a successful and fulfilling school year!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
link to school counseling website
https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/gsmscounselingdept/home
Request to Meet with School Counselor (Parent)
Parents: If you would like to share a concern with the school counselor that may involve follow-up with you or your child, please know that responses will be based on the counselor’s availability, the nature of the concern, and the volume of requests. Kindly allow 1–2 school days for a reply.
Counselor Request (parent)
https://forms.gle/KW9McXQpw3naWuQH8
7th Grade Comet Teams
7th Grade Comet Teams
7th Grade Language Arts
7th Grade Language Arts
Students will be starting with Unit 1 Tacking action.
Social Studies
Social Studies
Week 3 (Aug. 14-17)
As we continue our unit on Personal Finance and Money Management, next week students will dive into the following skills:
Building Credit Wisely: Understanding how credit works and the importance of responsible borrowing.
Saving for the Future: Learning strategies to set aside money and grow long-term savings.
Exploring Entrepreneurship: Discovering what it takes to start a business and solve real-world problems.
General:
General:
We are having a fantastic start to the school year and love seeing our 7th graders engage with these important real-world life skills!
Math
Math
Math Spotlight: Real-World Rational Numbers
Our 7th graders are off to a fantastic start! We are so impressed with their energy and focus during our first week.
This week, we are taking our work with rational numbers to the next level by applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to real-life scenarios—think tracking bank account balances, temperature shifts, and elevation changes.
⚠️ Important Supply Reminder: Students need a Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator in class as soon as possible. We will be using these daily, so please make sure your student has one in their backpack this week!
Science
Science
Science Spotlight!
Next week in Science (August 17th–21st), students will dive deeper into learning how to determine whether a specimen is living or nonliving. They will focus on constructing scientific arguments using evidence to support that cells exhibit the characteristics of life. A major highlight of the week will be exploring the question of whether or not viruses are considered living things. Students will read related articles and practice writing a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) argument to explain which characteristics of life a virus exhibits without a host cell. Please note that on Monday, the 17th, the kids will be taking iReady Math for part of the day. To ensure they are ready, please remind your student to bring their laptop and charger to school. Additionally, they will need to bring PLUG-IN headphones if they have them!
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