Swann Lion Times
Your weekly update from your Lion Pride!
Celebrating our Lions Legacy
Shout out to 102 Jamz for being our Pep Rally MCs! Thank You!
Games
Fashion Show
Band & DDT & Cheerleaders
PBIS TRIP ~ PALACE POINTE
Our scholars had a BLAST this week at Palace Pointe! Students earned their way by showing P.R.I.D.E through behavior, character and classroom engagement. Take a look at the FUN!FUN!FUN! we had.
7th Grade
Ms. Montgomery and Mr. Harris playing in the arcade
7th Grade
Ms. Jones and the students skating to the Cha Cha Slide
7th Grade
Students learned to bowl
Be sure to talk with your Lions each night about what standards they are working on and what activities they are doing to master those standards! Here is some general information to get the conversation started.
In Math, students use the Open Up curriculum. Click here to see the Open Up lessons for all grade levels! Click here to see the Math 1 Open Up lessons. 6th graders are exploring rational numbers; 7th graders students are working with probability; and 8th grade working on exponents and scientific notation.
In ELA, students are in their last unit of text studies. 6th grade is reading Hidden Figures, 7th is exploring texts from the Harlem Renaissance, and 8th is reading Maus.
In Social Studies, 6th graders are learning about the Middle Ages, 7th grade is learning about the Cold War, and 8th grade is exploring the mid 20th century.
In Science, 6th graders are in their Earth Science unit, 7th graders are learning about organisms and evolution, and 8th graders are learning about matter and chemistry.
EOG REVEIW!
Want to help your student review for their EOGs? Boost their confidence? Practice their test taking strategies? You're in the right place! Each week we will share new strategies and the links to the practice tests. Talk to your students about the strategies and make a habit of completing several questions from the practice tests every night!
The three reads strategy is a great option for math word problems. The first time you read the question, focus on just understanding the context and getting an idea of the scenario. Then, read it again, this time focusing on what you are being asked to find out. Knowing what you're trying to solve for will help you decide what methods to use. Finally, read it again and underline the numbers, the key words, and any operations that are mentioned--this will be the data you need to solve the problem!
Announcements
Chromebook and Charger Collection
Please locate any missing Chromebooks and chargers in advance! We will need them all for EOG testing!
- Their family has moved or there has been a change in address for the student.
- Their student has changed schools for 2024-2025 (this will apply to all Swann students!)
- Their student was signed-up for transportation last school year, but never rode the bus or stopped riding the bus.
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Congratulations to Our Emerging Leader, Ms. Shirk!
We have a library star in our midst! Check out the UNCG article about Ms. Shirk! https://www.uncg.edu/news/uncg-alumna-emerges-as-a-library-leader/
Family and Community Involvement Opportunities
Parent Academy
GCS Parent Academy is a great resource to helps support families with a variety of things such as homework help, digital resources, resume assistance, homeownership, and much much more. Click on the link below to explore the many benefits of being a part of the GCS Parent Academy.
Join the PTA Today!
Swann is a proud PTA school! Click here to join our PTA as a parent, student, community, or staff member. If you are interested in serving on the Board, let us know and we will put you in touch with the current PTSA reps! School is better when we work together!
For more information, please reach out to swannpta@gmail.com.
Counseling Corner
Meet the Counselors!
Ms. Kelly is serving our 7th grade and A-M 8th grade students.
Because our counselors work with students all day, email is a good way to contact them when you need them!
Character Trait of the Month
In May, our focus trait of the month is hope. What does hope mean to you? Talk together about how hope has helped you in yr life. What are some ways you can stay hopeful even in the face of adversity? Why is having hope important?
Athletics
Spring Sports
Spring sports practices have begun! See the athletics page of the website for the schedules. Note that most Spring athletic events do not happen on middle school campuses due to facilities. Note the location of the event on the calendar carefully.
5/1-5/4 Swann Middle Theatre presents Annie
5/17 8th Grade Prom
5/18 Carowinds Field Trip (selected band and orchestra students)
5/22 7th Grade Zoo Trip
5/24-31 EOG Testing
6/5 8th Grade Yearbook Signing Event
6/6 Promotion Ceremony
Keep in Touch!
Email: battlep@gcsnc.com boccim@gcsnc.com winsted@gcsnc.com
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Location: 811 Cypress St, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA
Phone: 336-370-8100
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