FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

• 9/30 PASTRIES FOR PARENTS 7:30 - 8:30 AM in the LLC
• 9/30 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 9/30 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM
• 10/1 - 10/11 FALL BOOK FAIR!!!
• 10/1 Art Club Snack Sale at Dismissal TAKI TUESDAYS!!
• 10/1 Archery Information Meeting 3:30 - 4:45 PM
• 10/1 GATOR Football vs. Green Sea Floyds (HOME) 6 - 7 PM
• 10/2 6th Grade Snack Sale at Dismissal
  
• 10/2 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM
  
• 10/2 Cheer Practice 4 - 5:30 PM
  
• 10/2 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 10/3 Angel Tree Pizza Sale at Dismissal
  
• 10/3 Archery Practice Shoot 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 10/3 Cheer Practice 4 - 5:30 PM
  
• 10/3 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 10/4 FCA in Lecture Hall 7:45 - 8:15 AM
  
• 10/4 LLC 3D Sale in Main Hall 7:30 - 8:15 AM
• 10/4 FOOD TRUCKS AT RECESS FOR POLAR PLUNGE!!
• 10/4 Band Tutoring & Practicing 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 10/4 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Our Fall Book Fair is here! The Scholastic Book Fair will be at FMS Tuesday October 1st – Friday morning October 11th. Students will be able to shop before school, during recess, and during their scheduled day with their ELA class. For online shopping, where you can have items shipped directly to your home and preorder upcoming releases, you can shop on the Scholastic Book Fair website, here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/forestbrookms

For cash-less and stress-less shopping, there is a digital student eWallet option available (check here for eWallet info). Friends and Family can deposit funds that your student can only use at the Scholastic Book Fair – then there’s no need to send cash!

We have a new goal this year! We are fundraising for a new 3D printer. Our 3D printer runs constantly, so we need another one to keep up with the requests! We also want to be able to print different items with some cooler color filaments with a new printer.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fair! If you have any questions, please email FMS Librarian Holly Moore at hmoore@horrycountyschools.net.

FMS Archery informational meeting will be held Tuesday, October 1st from 3:30 - 4:45 PM. Open practice will be held on Thursday, 10/3 and tryouts will be on 10/10. Join our Schoology group for more info: 5WNG NWP2 KZZFB or see one of our coaches, Ms. Bishop or Mr. Clifton for more details.

On October 4th, SHS will have their marching band recruitment night at the varsity football game! We invite all students interested in being a part of the marching band to perform with us in the stands during the football game that evening and watch our production during halftime. I understand that Friday night football games are long, but due to security and safety purposes, we ask that family members only pick up their students after the game because we will not have supervision during the game to escort students back to the band room to retrieve their belongings. The games usually end around 9:30-10:00PM. Students can be picked up at the curb in the front of the school. Experiencing a full night at a football game in addition to viewing our halftime show is essential for students and families to understand what the marching band is about. Please see the attached letter for all the details.

The Salvation Army of Horry County Christmas Assistance 2024 is now a part of the LīfNAV program.

This program is an 11-month opportunity for the whole family to receive assistance through individualized goal-setting and life skills.

Qualified LīfNAV families are eligible for:

Christmas Assistance for ALL children living in the home under the age of 18

Social services (food, utilities, etc.)

Counseling and Assessments

Youth Life Skills training and free sponsored outings

Family events and dinners

Women’s and Men’s fellowships and activities

Free Summer Camp for kids in 1st-11th grades

Back to School Assistance (school supplies, clothing, & shoes)

For more information and to apply, click the application links below!

On Wednesday, October 9th, all 8th-grade students will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. You can use the links below to learn what the PSAT/NMSQT is and how you can help your 8th-grade student prepare for this assessment. It is recommended that all students utilize Khan Academy to assist in preparing for the test. Contact Mrs. Wyatt with any questions or concerns regarding this assessment.

Student Guide

What's on the PSAT/NMSQT?

PSAT Practice

Khan Academy Digital SAT Prep

This spring, FMS will partner with Coastal School Ministries to offer a Bible Exploratory that will meet off campus. Any students interested in taking Bible during the second semester should submit a signed permission slip to their counselor as soon as possible as seats are limited. Students will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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.)

Bully Prevention Month

October is Bully Prevention Month. Help us put an end to bullying by participating in weekly challenges to promote positive friendships. We will kick off Bully Prevention Month by wearing blue on Monday, October 7th. (Information sheet attached.)

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.

Lady Braves Lacrosse will begin lacrosse workouts on October 2 from 6-7:30 pm in Braves Stadium at Socastee High School. You must have all forms signed and submitted in BigTeams.com If you have any questions, please see Coach Campbell in room 307 or contact him at hcampbell@horrycountyschools.net

Updates and reminders to Gator Parents:

Breakfast and lunch are available to all our students free of charge. Please encourage your child to start each morning with a healthy breakfast. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. Your student may want to bring an extra set of clothes in the event of a spill, wardrobe malfunction, or dress code violation. We are unable to provide clothing to students.

If your child has a life-threatening allergy or medical condition, please be certain to report it to the school nurse. If your child requires rescue medication at school, please consult their pediatrician.

To prevent the spread of illness, please do not send a child to school when they are sick.

Immunizations: Current 7th graders. Please be certain to submit proof of your child's Tdap vaccination, which is a statewide requirement. Students who are not immunized will be unable to attend school. An immunization notice was sent to all parents of rising 7th graders in June 2024 if a current working phone number, address, or email address was available in Power School. Students without an updated SC Certificate of Immunization are subject to suspension after September 18, 2024. Religious Exemptions obtained from SC DHEC are accepted.

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

Welcome to the FMS Library! 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.

We are fundraising for a new 3D printer this year. For our returning students, y’all know our 3D printer runs constantly. We need another one to keep up with the requests! Also, we’re hoping to raise enough funds so we can get another printer that can use cool filament. Want to support our 3D Printer Project? 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.

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 FMS Library Learning Commons on Instagram & Twitter @fmlibrarygators. Visit our website at https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/home

  
  

• 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://www.horrycountyschools.net/Forestbrook_Middle
Location: 4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: 843-236-7300
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