Lee Roy Myers Middle School

Greetings Parents, Teachers, and Stakeholders,

Welcome to Myers Middle School, "Where Excellence is Expected Because We Put Students First"! It is with great excitement I welcome you to Myers Middle School. Like all years, we expect greatness from our students and parents this year. We also expect to provide excellent customer service from our educators and staff members. Thank you in advance to all stakeholders for your hard work and dedication I know you will give this school year.

We will always do what is best for our staff, students, and parents by putting students first. At Myers, we offer various clubs, organizations, and evening options for students to engage fully. We expect excellence from students and staff members. Your commitment to public education will help ensure Myer's students are successful. If there are ever any concerns or questions, please call me. I am here to support you and your child. If your child fails, then WE fail. Every child needs a village, and WE (parents, teachers, administrators, stakeholders) are a part of that village. This is one reason every staff member has a mentee, and every administrator has a mentor group.

I have been in education for over 22 years, 18 as an administrator. I know what it takes to be a successful student, parent, teacher, and leader. As a student, I understood the value of education. As a math teacher, I had some of the highest scores in the state. As a single parent, my child was able to graduate college debt free and is currently having a successful graduate year playing college basketball. As a leader, I was able to lead some of the best educators in the state of Georgia.

Our staff members are committed to students, and I am honored to help lead Myers to greatness. Building relationships are critical to a thriving culture of learning. Please try to attend multiple PTSA, School Council, Sporting, and Band events. We will also have community service opportunities, monthly college tours, and evening programs that can help strengthen your child's relationships with all stakeholders.

Again, I am proud to be a part of the best middle school in Savannah, GA.

Continue to do great things while inspiring others to do the same.

Educationally,

Dr. Marcus Scott, IV EdD

Myers Middle School

Principal

“WHERE EXCELLENCE IS EXPECTED BECAUSE WE PUT STUDENTS FIRST”

Please Request PowerSchool Access to complete the following forms:

• Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form
• Device Loan Form
• Technology Protection Plan $25

In Math we will continue Unit 7: Rational Explorations: Numbers and Their Opposites. Students will receive a study guide to help them prepare for the unit assessment, which will be given Wednesday and Thursday March 20th- 21st. Final i-Ready diagnostics will be taken the week before spring break. Please encourage students to complete all unit assessments in Progress Learning. Notes and study guides are available. Students are encouraged to bring a scientific calculator, headphones for i-Ready, and a 1-inch binder or folder for their notes and homework.

If your student receives a critical decision form for failure, a conference must be scheduled. We only have 10 weeks (about 2 and a half months) left in school. If students who are failing, do not complete grade recovery they may be retained. Please allow them to stay for tutorials, attend Saturday school, or have them complete assignments at home. Please schedule a parent conference with Ms. Brundidge and the team to discuss concerns.

Tutorial:

Mrs. Acker: Monday and Wednesday 3:15 - 4:15pm

In Social Studies, our sixth graders will explore Canada in Social Studies this semester. From history to geography, they'll dive into its rich culture! From its vibrant cities to breathtaking landscapes, our curriculum aims to deepen student's understanding of Canada's significance on the global stage.

Tutorial:

Mr. Emmons: Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30pm

During the month of March, ELA students will continue exploring….

• Persuasive Writing
• Explanatory Writing
• Writing from writing prompts

Please encourage your students to write! Make sure your child completes and turns in homework daily.

Tutorial:

Mr. Smith Tuesday and Wednesday 2:40 – 3:10 pm

In Earth Science we recently began exploring Unit 4 Earth’s Changing Landscapes (Weathering, Erosion, Earth’s Layers, & The Rock Cycle). Students are encouraged to review their Interactive Notebooks for weekly Common Formative Assessments.

Tutorial:

Ms. Mock: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 4:30pm

Our student of the month is A'mari Jones. A'mari is an amazing student who desires to give her best during class. She has a very calming presence and encourages others to behave. She is always willing to assist teachers and classmates whenever necessary.

Please Request PowerSchool Access to complete the following forms:

• Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form
• Device Loan Form
• Technology Protection Plan $25

In Math we will continue Unit 7: Rational Explorations: Numbers and Their Opposites. Students will receive a study guide to help them prepare for the unit assessment, which will be given Wednesday and Thursday March 20th- 21st. Final i-Ready diagnostics will be taken the week before spring break. Please encourage students to complete all unit assessments in Progress Learning. Notes and study guides are available. Students are encouraged to bring a scientific calculator, headphones for i-Ready, and a 1-inch binder or folder for their notes and homework.

If your student receives a critical decision form for failure, a conference must be scheduled. We only have 10 weeks (about 2 and a half months) left in school. If students who are failing, do not complete grade recovery they may be retained. Please allow them to stay for tutorials, attend Saturday school, or have them complete assignments at home. Please schedule a parent conference with Ms. Brundidge and the team to discuss concerns.

Tutorial:

Ms. Brown: Monday and Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00pm

Saturday School: 8:00 - noon

In Social Studies, our sixth graders will explore Canada in Social Studies this semester. From history to geography, they'll dive into its rich culture! From its vibrant cities to breathtaking landscapes, our curriculum aims to deepen student's understanding of Canada's significance on the global stage.

Tutorial:

Ms. Campbell-Fletcher: Monday and Wednesday 2:40 - 3:10 pm

During the month of March, ELA students will continue exploring….

• Persuasive Writing
• Explanatory Writing
• Writing from writing prompts

Please encourage your students to write! Make sure your child completes and turns in homework daily.

Tutorial:

Ms. Reese: Monday and Wednesday 3:15 - 3:45pm

In Earth Science we recently began exploring Unit 4 Earth’s Changing Landscapes (Weathering, Erosion, Earth’s Layers, & The Rock Cycle). We have begun exploring how the surface of the Earth changes over time. Students are encouraged to review their Interactive Notebooks for weekly Common Formative Assessments.

Tutorial:

Ms. Patterson: Wednesday 3:00-3:30pm

Our student of the month is Makenzie Mooney. Makenzie displays strong leadership skills. Her classroom work ethics are impeccable and she demonstrates role model behavior for her peers. Makenzie is a classroom helper and a star student.

HAPPY MARCH!

Mr. Flemming: Reading Class:

Mr. Mccalla: Mathematics Class: Student were exposed to the content of Geometry which seeks to develop the spatial and geometric awareness in the month 0f February. In the upcoming month of March students will be exposed to the content and concept of Probability. Homeroom student of the month Diaz Trujillo, Yatziri Yuleth

Mrs. Ormsby: Science Class: The students investigated the idea and concept of fossil and evolution to expand their capacity of thinking in terms of life form that were present and they change that occur overtime. The students will be diving into how organisms interact with their environment in the month of March. This will culminate with a field trip.

Mr. Carthy: Social Studies Class: Mr. Carty has just completed working with the scholars on Southern and Eastern Asian countries. Scholars attended to several group and individual projects that showcased their learning. He is now working on Analyzing continuity and change in Africa. This topic is appropriate and timely as we are celebrating Black History Month. It is hoped that the scholars will develop greater appreciation for their history and heritage.

Ms. Linton and AJ Richardson ELA Class: This past month from January.8.2024-Feburary.15.2024 the scholars and I were working on the following topics:

-Story Elements

-Theme -Setting

-Argumentative Essays

-Central Idea / Main Idea

The scholars demonstrated proficiency when completing their Unit 3 Exam on progress learning, to date, 7th Grade ELA overall score was 68% which was the highest percent over 6th and 8th grade!!

This upcoming month, the 7 graders will be moving on to Unit 4 where they will be utilizing similar standards but incorporating more engaging activities and also integrating technology.

HATS OFF TO THE BRILLIANT 7TH GRADE ELA SCHOLARS!!!

Our student of the month is Yatziri Yuleth Diaz Trujillo. Yatziri is a very disciplined and hardworking student, who is very focused and well-behaved. She also gets along very well with her peers.

In Math, Students will extend their knowledge of numerical reasoning and real numbers to include irrational numbers, develop an understanding of the properties of exponents, and perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation.

In Science students are learning:

- practical applications of the electromagnetic spectrum

- reflection, refraction, absorption, diffraction and transmission of light and sound waves.

- Echo -

How color is seen

- Characteristics of electromagnetic waves

- Characteristics of mechanical waves

- Relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and energy

- Relationship between density of media and wave behavior

- Relationships between wave properties (frequency, amplitude, and wavelength) and energy

- Effects of lenses on light (formation of an image) - Possible technological applications of lenses

In GA Studies, students are learning to explain the principles of effective personal money management and how to Spend, or not to spend money management choices activities

a. Explain that income is the starting point for personal financial management.

b. Describe the reasons for and the benefits of a household budget

c. Describe the reasons for and the benefits of savings.

d. Describe the uses of debt and associated risks.

Our student of the month is Tommy Ingram. This student has come in the middle of the school year to 8th grade and has not let that slow him down.

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

Our 8th graders will be transitioning to high school soon, and we want them to enjoy their last week of middle school with activities for 8th grade week. Dues are $75.00 and can be paid in-person or online. To pay dues click on $75.00.

English Language Arts Students in 8th Grade ELA have been enthusiastically participating in Black History Month activities. Some activities include a Black History Table of Contents focused around famous African Americans. Students also had the opportunity to display their creativity through participating in the door decorating contest. Finally, students had the opportunity to read about the lives of famous African Americans such as Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King.

Please support your child by assisting with homework and continuously and closely monitoring grades in Powerschool.

Science

In The World of Physical Science for March 2024:

Unit 4: Waves (What are waves and how do we use them every day?)

Properties of Waves

Types of Waves

Wave Behavior

Math/Algebra 1

8th Grade Math

As we approach the final quarter of the school year, I want to emphasize the importance of discipline, assignment completion, and attentiveness in 8th-grade math class. Your support in reinforcing these principles will contribute to a successful academic experience for your child.

Currently, we are working with integer exponents and scientific notation for 8th Grade Math. We will be starting a unit on statistical reasoning for Enhanced Algebra.

Remember to turn in any missing assignments (all assignments can be found in Google Classroom, week by week), the next Progress Reports will go home Friday, March 1st, 2024!

Social Studies

In GA Studies, we are learning about the important developments in Georgia since the late 20th century. In this unit, students will examine how Atlanta grew under Maynard Jackson, the first African-American mayor of a major city.

Also, we test weekly in social studies and students should be reminded to study their notes to prepare for tests. Students who need additional help understanding the lesson should stay for tutorial on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-3:45pm.

Our student of the month is Kayden Towry. Kayden completes assignments and has a positive attitude!

Curtis V. Cooper is back on campus! If your child needs to be seen for a physicals, medical, or dental needs please contact Miss Brundidge at Gabrielle.Brundidge@sccpss.com for more information.

Curtis V. Cooper is scheduled come back April 10, 2024.

This year, the students at Lee Roy Myers Middle School will be going on College Tours, to prepare them for life after high school. College Tours will happen once a month, we will also visit a few college fairs as well. Our next college tour is to Edward Waters College.

These trips go perfect with our motto “Student’s First”, curriculum and they are educational!

• March 15, 2024, students need to be on campus by 7:15am, students will return at 2:30pm.

If you are interested in going all permission slips are in the counseling office.

This year, the students at Lee Roy Myers Middle School will be giving back to our community in a big way!

These volunteer opportunities go perfect with our school motto, curriculum and are very educational! This month’s volunteer opportunity is March 23, 24 at 8:00am, we will be doing our Spring Garden Kick-off. Please see Miss Brundidge, if you are interested in volunteering.

If you are interested in going all permission slips are in the counseling office.

Student Tech Support

If you or your student has any technology problems or cannot access SCCPSS technology services or software, please feel free to contact the media and technology specialist at (912) 395-6600 ext. 5. If you don't get an answer, please leave a message and you will be called back in 24 hours or less. If it is an emergency, please call the SCCPSS Technology Support desk at 912.395.HELP.

Student Technology Platforms:

Google Classroom: Google Classroom is an interactive platform that allows teachers and students to manage their classes and coursework. It’s a great idea to familiarize yourself with the platform so you can assist your students after school or during e-Learning days. Click the link below to access a Parents' Guide to navigating Google Classroom. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_bVtO9anY1QLmcrhQ0u5jpobnuwpmA5/view?usp=sharing

Sora: Sora is an online reading application that allows students to download ebooks and audiobooks from the Myers Library Media Center. Sora can be accessed through a student's Chromebook, a desktop computer, a tablet or a phone. To login to their account, students will need to choose "Savannah-Chatham Public Schools" as their school site and they will need their email address and password. Access Sora at this address: https://soraapp.com/welcome

Destiny: Destiny is the media center's online catalog where students may search for books and resources that we have in our collection. While logged into Destiny, students can begin reading ebooks or they can place a book on hold to be sure it's available the next time they visit the Myers Media Center. To login to Destiny, students will need their Active Directory username (ex. 00JohDoe) and usual password.

https://checkitout.sccpss.com

Jonathan Stroud, LMTS

jonathan.stroud@sccpss.com

(912) 395-6600 ext. 5

We have partnered with Mercer University again to bring you all BEARS BOX. If you want to learn more about what is in the box, please see the counselors or nurse.