Viper Voice Newsletter

Dear VCMS Families,

Have you heard the latest and greatest news? The US News and World Reports ranks Vickery Creek Middle School 21st out of 600 Georgia middle schools. That places Vickery Creek Middle School in the top 4% of Georgia middle schools. That does not happen accidentally. Vickery Creek Middle School is fortunate to have students who strive to be their best and adhere to the PBIS 4Rs- Be respectful, responsible, ready to succeed, and reflective. Vickery Creek Middle is grateful for our supportive community with parents setting academic expectations of excellence and assisting their children with their studies at home. Vickery Creek Middle School is fortunate to have such dedicated and passionate teachers crafting engaging and meaningful lessons based on the standards and success criteria. Vickery Creek Middle School is successful because we are all working together.

Did you hear about Stuff The Bus? The recent Stuff The Bus Toy Drive benefited The Place Holiday House in Forsyth County. This event was organized by our very own Kelly Dawson, FCS Transportation Supervisor, and her drivers. Hundreds and hundreds of toys were collected. It is hoped that this will become an annual event.

The 1st Semester is quickly coming to an end as we navigate the busy holiday season. It is important for students to finish strong by giving their best on all remaining assessments. The end of the 1st Semester Tests will be administered on Wednesday, December 13- Friday, December 15. On Wednesday, December 13, students will take the test for their 3rd period core class. On Thursday, December 14, students will take any tests for the remaining odd core classes (periods 1/5/7). On Friday, December 15, students will take any tests for their even core classes (periods 2/4/6). The schedule for these days can be located on our homepage under School News.

The final day of the semester is Tuesday, December 19. It is an early release day. Classes will end at 1:30pm. Students will go to each class for about 30 minutes. This schedule can be found on our homepage under School News.

In December, there will be our annual Winter Band and Chorus performances. The Band Concert is Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30pm in our gym. The Winter Chorus Concert is Monday, December 11 at 7pm at Cumming First United Methodist Church.

The Viper 7/8 girls and boys basketball teams are in the middle of their regular season. Each week each team typically plays a home and an away game. The remaining regular season games are below. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan for $5.

• Wednesday December 6th LMMS Boys Home, Girls Away 5:30pm
• Thursday December 7th DMS Girls Home, Boys Away 5:30pm
• Tuesday December 12th LMS Girls Home, Boys Away 5:30pm
• Thursday January 4th RMS Girls Home, Boys Away 5:30pm
• Wednesday January 10th NFMS Boys Home, Girls Away 6:00pm
• Thursday January 11th LSMS Boys Home, Girls Away 5:30pm

During this holiday season, please find the time to be with family and friends. Find time for yourself. If you are traveling, be safe. All of us at Vickery Creek Middle School are looking forward to a magnificent 2024 beginning on January 4th as school resumes and as we continue to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

With warm regards,

Van Lewsader

Assistant Principal, VCMS

November's VCMS teacher of the month is 6th grade math teacher, Stephan Ferrer. Congratulations, Mr. Ferrer!

VCMS has been gifted with a staff of amazing teachers. Each month the school seeks input from staff, students, and parents in the community when choosing the teacher to be honored.

Georgia History came to life for 8th grade students as they enjoyed a presentation by the Robert Forsyth Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Students were able to actively participate n and discuss what life was like in Georgia during the era of the American Revolution.

The VCMS Viper and Lady Viper Basketball seasons are underway! All four teams (7th Boys, 8th Boys, 7th Girls, 8th Girls) all have started their seasons with much success! Come out and cheer on all of our student-athletes to victory! All upcoming games (home and away) can be found on the VCMS website, under athletics!

Morning meetings for the Clubhouse begin December 6th and will occur every other Wednesday at 8:00 am. The Clubhouse is open to all VCMS students.

Don't miss the opportunity to meet author, Dion Leonard, and his famous doggo, Gobi, Thursday December 6 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Post Road branch of the Forsyth County Public Library.

https://www.forsythpl.org/event/9308554

Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains, across massive sand dunes, through yurt villages and the black sands of the Gobi Desert, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

Books will be available to purchase. Dion and Gobi will be happy to autograph (and pawtograph) books after the event. Find out more about Dion and Gobi at https://www.findinggobi.com/

Here at VCMS, reading is a cornerstone of our world. We believe that reading for pleasure is a clear way to continue learning for both students and adults. Each month, we love to share the books staff members are reading.

Students competed in the county wide bookmark design competition where one design from each grade level at VCMS was chosen to be printed and displayed at the public libraries in Forsyth County. They are currently still on display, so make sure you stop by your local library and grab one of these awesome designs!!

The following VCMS Band students were selected to participate in the University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival: Mason D., Christian L., Rashmitha Rajesh P., Nishak M., Rhett S., Owen D. They will participate in MidFest on the campus of the University of Georgia December 7th through the 9th.

We understand this time of year that everyone's schedules are busy and we are so appreciative of your support for the PTO. Thank you to all who came out and supported our night of shopping with Kendra Scott! We would also like to thank those who have sponsored staff dessert boxes. If you are interested in sponsoring, there is still time to do so. All information is on the PTO website. https://www.vcmspto.com/store/dessert-box-sponsorship-3555j-fyzrp

Email: eihle@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: forsyth.k12.ga.us/vcms
Location: 6240 Post Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-667-2580
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Twitter: @VickeryCreekMDL