FMS Weekly Update 6.1.25

Good evening, Trojan Families!

This is a message from your proud principal, Mrs. Kinard, and the school leaders at Ferndale Middle School. We strongly encourage you to access the digital version of this announcement, available on our school website and social media. It contains additional important information that you and your students need to know.

This week marks an important time for our Trojans as we begin End-of-Grade (EOG) testing! We are proud of how hard our students have worked to prepare, and we know they’re ready to show what they’ve learned. Please see the testing schedule and tips below to help your child have a successful testing experience.

📅 EOG Testing Schedule:

• Monday, June 2 – ELA (All Grades)

• Tuesday, June 3 – Math (All Grades) & Math I (8th Grade)

• Wednesday, June 4 – 8th Grade Science & Math I (7th Grade)

✅ How You Can Help Your Student Succeed:

• Get plenty of rest the night before each test. A well-rested mind performs best!

• Arrive on time. Students must be on campus by 8:30 AM. Late arrivals may not be able to test.

• Eat a good breakfast. A healthy meal helps with focus and stamina.

• Send positive vibes! A quick word of encouragement in the morning goes a long way.

• Avoid early check-outs. We want all students to have ample time to do their best.

If you haven’t already, please return your retesting consent form in case your student needs a second opportunity.

Let’s finish strong and show everyone what Ferndale excellence looks like!

Students should continue to earn points for Trojan PRIDE. April incentive information coming soon.

Spring into Great Attendance!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 5/26

6th Grade: 90.7%

7th Grade: 88.4%

8th Grade: 88.4%

Overall: 89.1%

Weekly Goal: 95%

Shoutout to 6th grade for having the highest attendance this week!

The Math Department is teaching the final 2 units of our curriculum as we begin preparing our scholars for EOGs occuring in June. There are also ways that math can be supported at home included in the schematic below.

Please find below the teachers and math content we are covering this week.

Ms. Walker is continuing to teach 6th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Rational Numbers.

Ms. Spears is continuing to teach 7th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Angles, Triangles, and Prisms.

Ms. Clarke-Huie, Ms. Cole, and I are continuing to teach 8th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Exponents and Scientific Notations.

Ms. Clarke-Huie is continuing to teach Math 1 from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Congruence, Construction, and Proof.

Ms. Garner, our 8th Grade Math EC Teacher, continues to provide support for her scholars.

Ms. Haines, our 6th and 7th Grade Math EC Teacher, is expected back soon.

Excited about the great things that lie ahead!

Dr. Cole

During the 4th Quarter, ELA classes will be focused on Informational texts.

Guilford County Schools will implement a social-emotional wellness screener, mySAEBRS, at select schools as part of our commitment to ensuring our students feel socially and emotionally supported. A copy of the questions can be reviewed at the school. We need your permission for your student to participate. Please complete the digital signature form from your phone or computer using the link MySAEBRS Consent, or sign a paper copy at the school, no later than April 4, 2025.

Students whose parents complete the consent will earn PBIS rewards and incentives!!!

Paper copies can be found here:

Available languages for MySAEBRS printable consent forms:

English Consent

Spanish Consent

Vietnamese Consent

Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/ferndale_middle
Location: 701 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, USA
Phone: 336-819-2855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleTrojanPride
Twitter: @fmstrojanpride