FMS Weekly Update 5.4.25

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.

We are officially four weeks away from the EOGs, and every moment counts! Now is the perfect time to make sure our students are building strong habits that will help them finish the year strong. Please encourage your child to:

• Review notes and practice skills each evening.

• Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast daily.

• Stay positive and believe in their ability to succeed.

• Reach out to teachers if they need help or have questions.

We are excited to share that our EOG Prep Academy has begun! Students are participating in extra support sessions designed to strengthen their skills and boost their confidence. Thank you for encouraging your child to stay focused, attend regularly, and give their best effort.

Next week, we also have some important celebrations:

• Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.

• School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 7.

We are so grateful for the amazing teachers and nurse who take such great care of our students each day.

Here are a few simple ways you and your child can show appreciation:

• Send a handwritten thank-you note or email.

• Create a small card or piece of artwork.

• Share a kind word or compliment.

• Bring in a small treat or flower.

Let’s come together as a Ferndale community to lift up and recognize the incredible staff who make a difference every day!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are paving the way for a strong finish to an amazing school year!

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

Spring into Great Attendance!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 4/28

6th Grade: 92.5%

7th Grade: 90.6%

8th Grade: 91.7%

Overall: 91.5%

Weekly Goal: 95%

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

Dear 8th Grade Families,

We’re gearing up to celebrate a successful year for our 8th graders! Below are key details about three exciting end-of-year events: Our much-anticipated 8th Grade Dance and 8th Grade Promotion.

💃🏽 8th Grade Dance – "Starry Nights Sneaker Ball"
🗓 Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $10 or 1,500 PBIS Reward Points

📣 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 2025 📣
Let’s Celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎉 This special event is a chance to recognize and celebrate our 8th grade students for completing middle school and moving on to the next chapter—high school!

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

🕘 Ceremony Times by Homeroom

• 9:00 AM Ceremony:

  • Mrs. Herberg

  • Ms. Nassar

  • Ms. Cole

  • Ms. Garner

• 11:00 AM Ceremony:

  • Ms. Smith

  • Mrs. Clarke-Huie

  • Ms. Price

The Math Department is teaching concluding teaching math content for each grade level so that have this entire month to review and prepare scholars for the EOG.

EOG Prep sessions are starting to give all scholars the additional support they need to do well on the Math EOG.

Please join me in celebrating each Math teacher in their respective grade levels for their diligence, determination, dedication to ensure that all scholars excel.

There are also ways that math can be supported at home included in the schematic below.

Ms. Walker is doing an outstanding job teaching 6th Grade Math as well as Ms. Haines, the EC teacher.

Ms. Spears is doing a phenomenal job teaching 7th Grade Math as well as Ms. Haines, the EC teacher.

Ms. Clarke-Huie and Ms. Cole are doing a superb job teaching 8th Grade Grade as well as Ms. Garner, the EC teacher. Ms. Clarke-Huie is also teaching Math 1.

Because of the phenomenal work by the Math Department, FMS has consistenly scored above the GCS District average on Interim Assessments.

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