FMS Update 5.5.24

Good evening, Trojan Families!

This is a message from your proud principal, Mrs. Kinard, and the school leaders at Ferndale Middle School. Please make sure you check-out the digital version of this announcement, which can be found on our school website and social media, for additional important information for you and your students.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please help us celebrate and recognize our teachers for all their hard work. Parents and guardians, a small note, gift, or gesture is always appreciated by our staff during this week.

We have exactly 24 instructional days before the end of the school year. It is crucial that they are prepared and ready to do their best on these important assessment. Encourage them to ask for help and fully participate so that they can get the most out of these last few weeks of the school year.

Homework and Additional Practice

All year, your student has been working in IXL (an online learning system). In addition, each student also has a specific IXL learning plan designed just for them that helps them work on specific skill and concepts. Each student has access to IXL at school and at home and can work on their indidual skill plan anytime. Student can do IXL on any device with internet connectivity by going to IXL.com.

It’s that time of year again! The window for transportation registration opens on April 8. This year, the district is committed to making sure at least 90% of students who need transportation have it on the first day of school. During the 2023/2024 school year, more than 40,000 students applied for transportation services; however, only 29,000 used these services.

KEY INFORMATION

• GCS will provide transportation services for eligible students to and from their assigned stop location. The district utilizes six modes of transportation. Factors used to determine which modes will be used include, but are not limited, to program location, student ridership, staff availability, etc.

• The transportation window is open from April 8 – May 31.

• Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure their student has transportation on the first day of school.

• Families and data managers should only register students who plan to ride.

• The Transportation Department will host on-site registration events May 13-18.

• Late registration could mean your student does not have transportation on the first day.

• You can register by visiting www.gcsnc.com/transportation

As we stride through the final quarter of the academic year, we are excited to continue fostering a culture of excellence and positive behavior at our school. In our ongoing efforts to recognize and reward acts of Trojan PRIDE, teachers will continue issuing ClassCraft points to scholars who exemplify these qualities. These points serve as a currency for participation in various school-wide and classroom incentives, fostering a sense of achievement and motivation among our students.

Moreover, we extend an invitation for you to join ClassCraft if you haven't already done so. By becoming a part of this platform, you can actively participate in acknowledging and rewarding your student's demonstrations of PRIDE, both within and outside of the school environment. Additionally, ClassCraft provides you with the opportunity to monitor your child's behavior, ensuring alignment with our shared values.

To assist you in getting started with ClassCraft, we have prepared a brief instructional video that outlines the process. You can access the videos by clicking on the links below at your convenience.

Thank you for your continued support,

What is Class Craft?

Create Your Parent Class Craft Account!

Spring in Perfect Attendance

Be sure to make sure your student is Present on Purpose each day!

April Attendance Challenge

Students who are present each day in the month of April will receive an Extra Credit Coupon to use in their classes this week.

Did You Know?

If your student has missed 31 days thus far this school year, they are considered to be chronically absent. Please partner with us to ensure that your student has a strong finish to the school year.

Attendance Percentages-Week of 4/29/24

6th Grade: 93.3% (+1)

7th Grade: 93.7% (-0.5)

8th Grade: 90.1% (+5.6)

Overall: 92.2% (+2.2)

Hello Ferndale Family.

We are in the final stretch in preparing Ferndale Scholars for their respective EOGs.

All Math Teachers have started reviewing material taught from the beginning of the school year and creating practice EOG opportunities.

I am tutoring a selected group of 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders on Mondays and Fridays during Encore 1. Additionally, the Ferndale EOG Prep Academy runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:45-9:45am. Ms. Spears is tutoring a small group of Math 6th Graders, I am tutoring a small group of Math 7th Graders, and Ms. Clarke-Huie is tutoring a small group of Math 8th Graders.

Lastly, please find Math teachers and their respective grade below.

6th Grade Math is taught by Ms. Spears and Ms. Garner.

7th Grade Math is taught by Ms. Sherrod, Ms. Rudesill, and Ms. Garner.

8th Grade Math is taught by Ms. Clarke-Huie, Ms. Nelson, Mr. Lee, and Ms. Scarlett.

Math 1 is taught by Ms. Clarke-Huie.

Math 2 is facilitated by Dr. Li.

Thanks so much for your continued support.

With Mathematical Appreciation,

Dr. Cole

We are 15 school days away from EOGs. We are committed to closing any academic gaps with the time and resources remaining this school year! Students are given multiple opportunities to prepare in every week for every grade level. On Mondays and Fridays- small groups are pulled for ELA extension. Every Tuesday, teachers are pulling a small group to help students become proficient on a weaker standard Those who are not in the small group, are completing a skill review lesson to help strengthen those vital skills and standards required for EOG and ELA success. Every Wednesday and Thursday- ALL students are given an hour of EOG prep/review school wide through our EOG Prep Academy!

Teachers are concluding module 4 this week and shifting into review mode. For the next two and a half weeks, students will receive data driven instruction. We want to ensure that all students have had multiple opportunities to have practice around the power standards, and key skills!

We are confident that our students will show growth and proficiency! Continue to encourage them to read at home, to think positively and to fully engage while at school!

Don't forget, we have afterschool tutorials on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-6 for ELA , Math and 8th Grade Science. Families must provide transportation. We are providing the teachers, snack and light dinner.

Your Partner in Literacy,

Mrs. Mcleod 📕📖💡

Grade level counselors will be engaging small groups of students in small group learning through the use of Second Step. Please see the program information letter regarding the content of the learning that will take place. Groups will take place on Wednesdays and Thursday beginning April 24th through May 23rd. Reach out to your scholar's grade level counselor if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Softball/ Baseball Schedule

Mon., April 8 Ferndale vs Allen Jay -Allen Jay Park

Thurs., April 11 Ferndale @ Welborn -Allen Jay Park

Mon., April 15 Ferndale @ Southern -Southern Middle

Thurs., April 18 Ferndale @ Penn-Griffin -Allen Jay Park

Mon., April 22 Ferndale vs Lincoln -Allen Jay Park

Thurs., April 25 Ferndale @ Swann -Softball Rankin

Mon., April 29 Bye

Thurs., May 2 Ferndale @ Allen Jay -Allen Jay Middle

Mon., May 6 Ferndale vs Welborn -Allen jay Park

Thurs., May 9 Ferndale vs Southern -Allen Jay Park

Mon., May 13 Ferndale vs Penn-Griffin -Allen Jay Park

Thurs., May 16 Ferndale @ Lincoln -Hairston

Mon., May 20 Ferndale vs Swann -Allen Jay Park

Thurs., May 24 Bye

Track & Field

Wed., April 3 Ferndale @ Allen Jay -Allen Jay

Wed., April 10 Ferndale @ Welborn -High point Complex

Wed., April 17 Ferndale vs Southern -High Point Central

Wed., April 24 Ferndale vs Penn-Griffin -High Point Central

Wed., May 1 Ferndale @ Lincoln -Dudley High School

Wed., May 8 Ferndale @ Swann -Page High School

Wed., May 15 Bye

Meets start at 4:45

Thanks for all you do to support trojan athletics!

Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/ferndale_middle
Location: 701 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, USA
Phone: 336-819-2855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleTrojanPride
Twitter: @fmstrojanpride