The Roar Report

Be sure to check out the newsletter for details about our first school dance, Anti-Bullying Spirit Week (don’t forget to wear orange on October 22 for Unity Day!), and information about the SPS Saturday Academy starting October 18. You’ll also find plenty of photos showing our students hard at work and having fun in class. It was an amazing week at FGMS, full of engaging learning experiences and meaningful opportunities for our students.

Our 7th grade students had an incredible hands-on learning experience during a field trip sponsored by the Nansemond River Preservation Alliance. At Bennett’s Creek Park, students rotated through engaging, authentic learning stations — testing water quality, using nets to catch and study local wildlife, exploring Native American artifacts, and discovering more about our local waterways and ecosystems. This immersive day brought classroom learning to life, deepening students’ understanding of science, history, and environmental stewardship.

Our 6th graders explored the world of Orthographic drawings — a technique used by engineers and drafters to show the top, front, and side views of a design. Students learned how professionals bring ideas to life through precise technical drawings!

Our students in English class worked collaboratively to explore key text features! Students reviewed material from the previous day, then teamed up to identify and discuss how bold print, subheadings, and illustrations help readers make sense of information. Using chart paper and color-coded notes, groups analyzed examples and shared their thinking with classmates. Teachers guided the process with thoughtful questions and feedback, helping students make connections and deepen their comprehension—all while keeping the energy high and the learning fun!

Our students recently engaged in an interactive lesson focused on interpreting and comparing graphs. Working together, they analyzed data to determine which graphs represented developing or developed countries, using their notes to support their reasoning. The activity encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections as students learned to defend their answers with evidence. It was exciting to see them make meaningful connections and apply their knowledge in a hands-on way!

We kicked off our PBIS celebration last Monday with an exciting school-wide event! Ms. Byrd brought incredible energy, getting everyone involved and making sure students clearly understood our school-wide expectations. Students participated in a fun, interactive game where they answered questions about positive behavior and earned prizes for their thoughtful responses. We also sent out a student feedback form to hear their ideas on how we can make PBIS even more meaningful and fun this year, because our students’ voices help shape the culture of our school!

The SPS Saturday Academy aims to offer remediation and acceleration classes to students through our SPS Saturday Academy. SPS teachers and staff provide hands-on, interactive instruction and additional support based on recently taught content. Instruction focuses on reinforcing identified power skills within specific content areas' Standards of Learning.
This application will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025.
In-person sessions will be held at Booker T. Washington Elementary School (K-5) and King’s Fork Middle School (6-12). There will be no virtual classes for Saturday Academy.
Applications are only for the listed date. Separate applications are required for each session of the SPS Saturday Academy you would like your student to attend. An application and acceptance are required to attend the SPS Saturday Academy. Students will not be allowed to attend if they are not registered. Late applications will not be accepted. Registration caps will be locked at a maximum of 15 students per class.

Students who attend a full day of Saturday Academy and have an existing Chromebook-related fee will be able to earn their device and/or charger without having to pay the fee. The Saturday School Administrators will provide Technology with a list of students who attended Saturday Academy the Monday following a session.

• The attendance waiver must be processed, and students will be notified when they can pick up their device. This may take a few days.

• There will be no refunds for previously paid damages for students attending Saturday Academy.

• Students cannot earn credit for future charges by attending Saturday Academy.

• If a student currently has multiple fees (such as for a damaged device and a lost charger), attendance at Saturday Academy will result in all fees being removed.

• Students who repeatedly damage devices may be denied the ability to earn the fee waiver due to excessive damages.

Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Dismissal Begins: 2:00 PM

Every Day Counts. Every Minute Matters.
Students who attend school regularly:

• Build better habits
• Achieve more academically
• Stay connected to friends and opportunities

Start the year strong — be on time, every day. Let’s make this the best year yet, Wildcats!

Attendance Matters. Because YOU Matter.

September

25 - Interim Q1 Reports went home with students

October

3 - No School - Parent - Teacher Conference

10 - Fall Pictures

Peanut Fest - Music Performances

21 - PTA Meeting @ 7pm

24 - End of Q1 Grading Period

27 - 2nd Grading Period Begins

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Website: Forest Glen Middle School
Location: 200 Forest Glen Dr. Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: 757-925-5780
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