8th Grade Family newsletter
Week of 2/10 - 2/14
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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.
Our Week at a Glance
What's Happening in our Classrooms
What's Happening in our Classrooms
8TH GRADE MATH
In Math this week, scholars will begin Exponents and prepare to take a Quiz on Wednesday February 12th.
ENHANCED MATH / ALGEBRA CONNECTIONS
In Enhanced Math/Algebra this week, scholars will continue with Algebraic Expressions.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In Language Arts this week our scholars will their study on Fredrick Douglas and Harriet Tubman.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
In Physical Science this week, Students will explore AKS 4a. They will develop models that illustrate how the nucleus in atoms changes as a result of fission and fusion. Students should also prepare for the upcoming assessment on atoms and the periodic table.
SOCIAL STUDIES
In Social Studies this week, scholars will learn about Reconstruction and the Goods and Services that were produced during this era in Georgia History. Students should prepare to take Unit 7 Common Assessment.
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Monday: B
Tuesday: A
Wednesday: B
Thursday: A
Friday: B
From the desk of
From the desk of
assistant principal
assistant principal
Dr. Brown
Dr. Brown
Greetings 8th Grade parents!!
Welcome to a new week, everyone! As we embark on this journey together, let's remember the wise words of Thomas Edison: "There is no substitute for hard work." This week, we are excited to continue the high school course registration process for our upcoming 9th graders. Please see the letter from Assistant Principal Spates from South Gwinnett High School. Congratulations to our soccer team for their well-fought play on Saturday – your dedication and teamwork are truly inspiring! Please note that we have a short week ahead due to the upcoming winter break from Wednesday, February 12th to the 17th. Lastly, don't forget to study for your classroom assessments. Let's make this week productive and enjoyable!
Should you have questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Also, just a few reminders:
Student Dress Code
Student Dress Code
Grace Snell dress code is designed to reduce the likelihood of distraction or disruption and to maintain an academic focus in the classroom and on campus. Instruction is interrupted when a student has to be seen by an administrator because of inappropriate dress. If dressed inappropriately, the student will be required to change clothing. Missed instructional time while waiting for a change of clothing will be regarded as unexcused. Parents may be called to bring a change of clothing for the student. Our GSMS Student Dress Code policy includes but is not limited to the following:
All shorts lengths will be NO SHORTER THAN 5” above the knee.
The highest point of any slit in a dress, skirt, or shorts must be NO MORE THAN 3” above the knee. This rule applies to shorts, skirts and even worn with any type of tights or leggings.
Student pants/shorts: No holes, slits, rips, or tears that show skin above the knee.
For additional information on GSMS Student Dress Code, please reference the GSMS Student Handbook.
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Students’ cell phones should be silenced and placed in their bookbags. Cell phone use is not permitted at any time during the school day (including the lunch period), for any reason, inclusive of, but not limited to: contacting parents/guardians, family members, other students, or engaging in online or social media activities, or any entertainment purposes.
If staff observes students with cell phones, the following steps will be taken:
Chromebooks
Chromebooks
All school issued materials (instruments, chromebooks, and textbooks) to students should be treated as borrowed property. In the event of loss or abuse of school issued materials, whether accidental or purposeful, students must pay for the loss in accordance with the scale fixed by the Board of Education. See the fees chart below:
Dates & Events
Dates & Events
February 11 - deadline for 8th grade scholars to select their HS elective courses
February 12 - PBIS Hearts and High Five Dance during Connections (Eligibility: No major referrals since 11/21). Snacks will be sold. Please send your child with cash.
February 13 - 17 - Winter Break
Please see valuable information about Dual Enrollment for your upcoming High Schooler. >>
Letter from Assistant Principal-South Gwinnett High School.pdfFY 25 Dual Enrollment Brochure for Families _7203.pdfSchool Calendar Approved for 2025-26
Parents, as you make various personal plans for your family for the next two years, we wanted to make you aware that Gwinnett County Schools has released approved calendars for the next two academic school years. You may access the links to each calendar below:
Portrait of a Comet
Gearing up for the
Gearing up for the
Class of 2029
Class of 2029
Watch this video to get a snapshot of the competencies our scholars are developing at Grace Snell Middle School now, to prepare them to reach their maximum potential today, tomorrow and beyond!
Our 8th Grade Teams
Team G.O.A.T.
Team Blaze
Team Phoenix
Team I'So Elite
Team Trailblazers
State law requires that children between the ages of 7 - 16 attend school DAILY.
Students will be excused from school for the following legal absences:
Personal illness
Death in the immediate family
Recognized religious holidays observed by your faith
Absences mandated by governmental agencies
Service as Page in the Georgia General Assembly
Visit with parent or legal guardian prior to deployment or while parent is on leave (up to 5 days)
Instances where attendance would be hazardous
Students absent from school for legal reasons stated above, will be excused IF they bring a written excuse from a parent, guardian, or medical provider, stating the reason for the absence.
The written excuse must be given to the desk clerk in the front lobby on the day the student returns to school.
8th Grade Office
School Hours
8:55 AM - 4:00 PM
No drop-offs before 8:50 AM
Early Dismissal
Early Dismissal
Missed instructional time is detrimental to a student’s performance.
Parents are urged to make dental, medical, and other appointments before or after school hours.
If it becomes necessary for a student to check out during the day, parents must report to the desk in the front lobby to sign out the student.
Parents will be required to show picture identification in order to check out their children.
No check-outs or transportation changes shall be made after 3:30 PM.
It is the expectation that students make up missed assignments whenever they are absent from school, or check-out early.
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