FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS
What gators need to know!
PSAT
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.
My Horry News Contests
Administrator of the Month, sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe, is a 9-month campaign where people can go in and nominate their schools principals and assistant principals. The administrator with the most votes by the end of the month wins a plaque, prize from Hard Rock Cafe, and a follow up story in our local papers. Below is the link for the September Administrator of the Month: https://bit.ly/4e6pAwK
Student of the Month, sponsored by Beazer Homes, is a 9-month campaign where people can go in and nominate students in Horry County for Student of the Month. The student with the most votes by the end of the month wins a plaque, prize from Beazer Homes, and a follow up story in our local papers. Below is the link for the September Student of the Month: https://bit.ly/3APGVMa
Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Window World, is a 9-month campaign where people can go in and nominate teachers in Horry County for Teacher of the Month. The teacher with the most votes by the end of the month wins a plaque, prize from Window World, and a follow up story in our local papers. Below is the link for September Teacher of the Month: https://bit.ly/4g3Ruvj
Info about all of the campaigns listed above:
- the campaigns will reset on the 1st of each month so be sure to nominate your favorites every month!
- participants can vote everyday for their favorite!
- vote count is not public knowledge!
- the campaigns run every month, with a new ballot each month, September ’24 through May’25.
- please include what school the person you are nominating is from.
- the links for the campaigns will change each month, but you can find all of our campaigns at www.myhorrynews.com/contests whenever you need them!
FALL BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!
Our Fall 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.
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conferences
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.)
Bible Exploratory
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.
SHS Ladies Lacrosse
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
Gator Basketball
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.
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
FMS SPIRIT WEAR!!
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!!!
SPIRIT ROCK!!
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
