8th Grade Family newsletter
Week of 3/17 - 3/21
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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
What's Happening
8TH GRADE MATH
In Math this week, scholars will work on Rational and Irrational numbers.
ENHANCED MATH / ALGEBRA CONNECTIONS
In Enhanced Math/Algebra this week, scholars will create scatter plots and best fit lines.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In Language Arts this week in ELA, scholars will continue Unit 5: Finding Your Path. In this unit, students will read and analyze texts that explore the teenage years as a unique stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
In Physical Science this week, our Physical Science scholars will investigate AKS 3a. and the Law of conservation of matter.
SOCIAL STUDIES
In Social Studies this week, scholars will learn about Georgia's involvement in World War I and the Great Depression and World War II.
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
Greeting 8th Grade Parents,
As we celebrate Women's History Month, let's take a moment to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history and in our own community. Their achievements inspire us to strive for greatness every day. As Serena Williams once said, "The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble."
Our 8th graders have some exciting activities coming up, including a host of end-of-year activities. To discuss these events and other important updates, we have scheduled a virtual parent meeting for Monday, March 24th at 6 PM. We encourage all parents to attend as this will be a great opportunity to get involved and stay informed.
I also want to remind everyone of the importance of regular attendance and good study habits. Being present and engaged in class is key to academic success, and developing strong study routines will benefit students throughout their educational journey.
Let's continue to support each other and make this month a memorable one!
Warm regards,
Dr. Brown
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
March 18 - 6:00 - 7:30p Literacy Night
5:30p PTA Meeting in Conference Room
5:30p Girl's and Boy's Basketball Banquet in Cafeteria
5:00p Cheerleading Banquet at Sparkles Skating
Upcoming Events
May 3-9 - 8th Grade Activities Week
May 14th - 8th Grade Awards Night (Invitation Only)
Please see valuable information about Dual Enrollment for your upcoming High School Student. >>
FY 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
Mr. Coger
Math
antonio.coger@gcpsk12.org
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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