FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

• 11/23 Basketball Practice (Non-Mandatory) 10 - 11:30 AM

• 11/25 - 11/29 NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK

• 12/2 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM

• 12/2 Basketball Practice (Girls 4 - 5:30 / Boys 5:30 - 7 PM)

• 12/3 Book Club Meetiing 7:30 - 8:15 AM

• 12/3 Beta Club Meeting 7:45 - 8:15 AM

• 12/3 Art Club Snack Sale at Dismissal

• 12/3 Math Counts Practice 3:45 - 4:45 PM

• 12/3 FMS Basketball vs Ocean Bay Middle (HOME) 6 PM

• 12/4 Makerspace Club Meeting 7:30 - 8:15 AM

• 12/4 6th Grade Snack Sale at Dismissal

• 12/4 Extended Learning & Honors/Accelerated Tutoring 3:30 - 5:15 PM

• 12/4 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM

• 12/4 National Jr. Art Honor Society 3:30 - 4:30 PM

• 12/4 Basketball Practice (Girls 4 - 5:30 / Boys 5:30 - 7 PM)

• 12/5 Archery Practice 3:30 - 5 PM

• 12/5 FMS Basketball at Blackwater Middle (AWAY) 6 pm

• 12/6 FAMILY PICTURE FRIDAY!!

• 12/6 FCA in Lecture Hall 7:45 - 8:15 AM

• 12/6 LLC 3D Sale in Main Hall 7:30 - 8:15 AM
• 12/6 FOOD TRUCKS AT RECESS FOR POLAR PLUNGE!!
• 12/6 Band Tutoring & Practicing 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 12/6 Basketball Practice (Girls 4 - 5:30 / Boys 5:30 - 7 PM)
• 12/7 Basketball Practice (Non-Mandatory) 10 - 11:30 AM

Congratulations to the following students for auditioning and being accepted to All County Orchestra this year:

Madilyn Rosenberger

Caleah Beasley

Elena Baquiax Calima

Jeremiah Lee (not in photo)

We are so proud of these musicians and thank Mr. Byron for his leadership

Shouting a huge congratulations to our band members who made All County! We had more musicians than any other middle school in HCS! Thank you to Mr. Maxwell for his leadership with his students! The audition consisted of 7 Major Scales (from memory), the Chromatic Scale (from memory), Terms and Sight Reading.

Silas Floyd (Highest Score in the County), Adrianna Ibarra Acuna (Highest score in the county), Cannon Boggess, Raymond Dorty, Ethan Scott, Jamerius Richardson, Ericsson Padilla Jimenez, Jordan Sigaran Juarez, Caroline Fox, Jawhara Elmouzdahir, Jai Pringle, Allison Recinos, Evelyn Kingsley, Caydence Adams, Caleb Bartelotte, Danica VanDerveer, Jennifer Rodriguez, Elizabeth Treadaway, Thomas Parmalee, Heidi Ellis, John Gilday, Alexis Church , Jonathan Dowling, Aryan Rawat, Thomas Balzotti, Alexander Srivastava, Logan Wodecki (Alternate), Michael Wagher (Alternate), Isla Clakeley (Alternate), Daniel Moshoures (Alternate), Anthony Herron (Alternate)

Huge congratulations to our 24-25 Junior Scholars! To be named a Junior Scholar, students must score 550 or higher on the Reading and Writing portion of the PSAT, or score 530 or higher on the math portion. This is a huge accomplishment for our 8th grade students and we are so proud!

Alyssa Adams, Jayden Andrews, Elena Baquiax Calima, Caleah Beasley, Noah Boettner, Cannon Boggess, Collin Burroughs, Alexis Church, Andrew Derrick, Silas Floyd, Caroline Fox, John Gilday, Alexandria Hamilton, Jordan Henderson, Karla Martinez, Miley Merkel, Thomas Parmalee, Alexander Srivastava, Elizabeth Treadaway, Elyse Wasylyk and Amber Xu

Parents of 8th grade students:

Beginning in 8th grade, all South Carolina high school students are required to complete an annual IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) with their school counselor. My name is Greta Pratt and I have joined the Gator’s school counseling team this year and look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you and your student.

During these conferences some of the topics will include:

• Student’s Academic Progress
• Student’s Individual Career Interests & Long-term Goals
• SC High School Graduation Requirements
• SC Uniform Grading Scale - Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
• Horry County Schools Secondary Program Options

Please use the link below to schedule your child’s IGP meeting. Thank you so much for participating in this very important meeting!

Calendly Invite: https://calendly.com/pratt-gatorconference/igp-meeting

(IGP meetings will be held in the parent’s absence if a parent misses or chooses not to attend their child’s meeting.)

FMS Career Day

Career Day will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025. If you are interested in participating, please contact your child's counselor.

Immunizations: The Tdap vaccine is required for all 7th grade students per the SC Department of Public Health. If your child is enrolling at Forestbrook Middle School from another state or country, please contact the Myrtle Beach Health Department or your child's local pediatrician to validate their current vaccine record and to obtain a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization. A South Carolina certificate must be submitted within 30 days of their enrollment date. Students who are missing vaccines will have 30 days to obtain the required vaccine(s) to remain in school.

Please contact me with any questions. My email address is mkeller001@horrycountyschools.net, office phone fax 843-903-7463, 843-236-8065.

Did you know parents can now purchase 3D printed items from the Library? You can buy them for yourself, as a surprise for your student, or to gift to someone else. Want to purchase a 3D item? Fill out our 3D Print Request Form! https://forms.gle/8rBLpNSC3L6rnzk38

Remember if you owe any books to any other Horry County Schools location, you can give them to us, and we will send them to the correct school for you! Bring your books or replacement fines to Ms. Moore in the Library so we can clear your account.

Want to support the Library? Sign up for Friends of the Library, our donation program, and get tons of perks throughout the school year, including a free gift every month! To sign up, please fill out this form and send your donation to the Library: https://forms.gle/y6J8PeFbeeTcn4Kj6

Want to get an exclusive 3D item delivered to you in your classroom every month? Sign up for our 3D Buddies Program. In addition to getting a 3D item every month, 3D Buddies are the only students with access to purchase Fred the Frog! Sign up through this form and bring your subscription fee to the Library: https://forms.gle/8W47ERcwWQ2RoDJz8

Want to learn more about the Friends of the Library and 3D Buddies programs? Find more info here: https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/support-the-llc#h.3ezync9l7447

Want to donate to the Library, but not the 3D Printer Project? We have an Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15QB5NNU55UQX?ref_=wl_share

Interested in the Library? Get to know all about us and our policies on our Library Website - https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/home

STUDENTS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR $25 TECHNOLOGY FEE are allowed to take their laptop home with them. If you have not yet paid the technology fee for the 24-25 school year, the fee can be paid in person in the front office or money can be sent in with your student.

If you have any questions regarding fines, fees or technology policy, you may email Ginger Bullock at gbullock@horrycountyschools.net.

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account. Charging for à la carte sales is not allowed. Prepayments can be made by cash or check at your child’s school cafeteria or with a debit card by setting up an account at myschoolbucks.com. Any charges remaining on a student’s cafeteria account from a prior school year are still the parent’s responsibility. If needed, payment arrangements for larger balances can be made by contacting the school cafeteria manager.

Don't miss out on all the memories. The Yearbook is only $40 until the end of the year. Don’t forget to design a dedication to your student. Payment plans are available. You can pay cash or check (made out to FMS - $43.20 with tax) and turn it into Mrs. Hall in room 801.

Great news Gators! The spiritwear store is up and running! We have 12 awesome designs and lots of merchandise to choose from! Shop by clicking the link below and thank you PTO!!!

https://www.forestbrookspiritwear.com/

Hey Forestbrook, we have a spirit rock! If you would like to rent the rock for a special birthday or shout-out, simply go to the spirit rock website below and follow the steps. It’s $25 for 24 hours. We are now taking reservations! Be the first to paint the rock!

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• Follow the Socastee Area Bus Office on facebook to keep on top of changes/delays/bus info. https://www.facebook.com/SocasteeBusOffice
  

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• Follow the FMS PTO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ForestBrookMiddlePTO/

Email: gbullock@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://fm.horrycountyschools.net/
Location: 4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: 843-236-7300
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