FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

• 9/9 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 9/10 Art Club Snack Sale at Dismissal TAKI TUESDAYS!!
• 9/10 Chorus Practice 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 9/10 Cheer Practice 4 - 5:30 PM
• 9/10 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 9/10 Basketball Workouts 4 - 5:30 PM
• 9/11 Football and Cheer to FES to Greet Students 7 - 8 AM
• 9/11 6th Grade Snack Sale at Dismissal
• 9/11 Chorus Practice 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 9/11 Basketball Workouts 4 - 5:30 PM
• 9/11 GATOR Football vs. Ocean Bay (HOME @ SHS) 6 - 7 PM
• 9/12 Angel Tree Pizza Sale at Dismissal
  
• 9/12 Chorus Practice 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 9/12 Cheer Practice 4 - 5:30 PM
• 9/12 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• 9/13 FCA in Lecture Hall 7:45 - 8:15 AM
• 9/13 LLC 3D Sale in Main Hall 7:30 - 8:15 AM
• 9/13 FOOD TRUCKS AT RECESS FOR POLAR PLUNGE!!
• 9/13 Football Practice 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Our Spring Book Fair is almost 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 will host a Pastries for Parents event Monday September 30th from 7:30am – 8:30am. You can grab a pastry and something to drink while you shop with your student!

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.

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.)

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.

Attention Gator Artists! Did you know that we have a special art club after school for excellent students who love art? It’s called the National Jr. Art Honor Society, and we meet after school every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. You have to have all A’s and B’s, 2 teacher recommendations, and submit at least 2 examples of your artwork to be considered for membership.

Please see Mrs. Van Ness or Mr. Panamarczuk for an application and more information. Applications are due September 18th, and our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 25th. If you were a member last year, you still need to complete the application and qualify for continued membership.

CogAT Testing!

The Cognitive Abilities test (CogAT) test is a multiple-choice K-12 assessment that measures reasoning skills with different types of verbal, quantitative and nonverbal questions. The CogAT is a group administered aptitude test commonly given as an entrance exam into the school's gifted programs. CogAT Testing Referrals are being accepted through September 16, 2024. If you want your student to participate, please fill out the form below and send to hsheehan@horrycountyschools.net

If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Alderman at galderman@horrycountyschools.net

SC Ready Scores

SC Ready scores will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 19th. If you have any questions or need help understanding your child's score please review the parent information on the state website or contact their school counselor.

https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/information-for-parents/

Accelerated/Honors Parent Meeting

School counselors will be reviewing information regarding the Honors and Accelerated programs offered at Forestbrook Middle School. If your child is enrolled in these courses and you would like to learn more about this program please plan to attend our presentation on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 in the lecture hall.

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

FMS Boys Basketball Workouts will start, Wednesday September 4th. All students must have a PlanetHS.com Account and have an approved Physical. Workouts will be held from 4-5:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays starting next week. Please come see Coach Hughes in room 808 on the 8th grade hall if you are interested or have any questions. Football players cannot participate in workouts but can come out for Tryouts in November.

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 on MyPaymentsPlus.com until 9/2/24. After that date, the money can be sent in with your student and given to the bookkeeper.

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!

https://sites.google.com/g.horrycounty.../spiritrockfms/home

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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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