The Roar Report

We’re excited to create a beautiful and welcoming courtyard space for our students at FGMS, and we need your help to make it possible! As summer comes to a close, please consider donating any gently used outdoor items you may no longer need, such as seating, picnic tables or other sturdy tables (no glass, please), or standing umbrellas. Instead of throwing those items away, bring them to FGMS and help us transform the courtyard into an inviting place for students to learn, relax, and connect. If you have questions about a potential donation, please reach out to Dr. Doyle. Together, we can make FGMS an amazing environment for our students.

At FGMS, we love celebrating our students! Each week, we recognize a Student of the Week and also give students the chance to use rewards they earn through our PBIS program. PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is a schoolwide system that encourages students to demonstrate positive choices, responsibility, and respect. To keep this program strong, we need your help! Please consider supporting our students by donating items from our Amazon Wish List. Your generosity will directly impact our students and help us continue to celebrate their hard work and positive actions every day.

Items can be shipped directly to Forest Glen Middle School or dropped off at the building at anytime. We will need items throughout the year, so anything you can do help is appreciated. If you have a business or know a local business that would like to partner with FGMS, please reach out to Dr. Doyle

Families, we need your partnership in helping us protect valuable instructional time for all students. To ensure a safe and smooth dismissal, we ask that afternoon pick-ups be completed before 1:40 p.m. After this time, our staff are focused on preparing for dismissal and ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently.

When students are picked up early, even a few at a time, it creates multiple interruptions to the classroom and cuts short the time our teachers can spend supporting every learner. By waiting until dismissal, you help us give each student the full benefit of the school day.

If you would like a car rider tag to make afternoon pick-up even easier, please stop by the main office. Thank you for your continued support in keeping dismissal safe and maximizing learning time for all of our students!

Students will be using lockers, and we ask that bookbags, and other items are stored there starting this week. Students will have designated times to use their lockers.

To purchase items such as agendas, locks for lockers, lost library fines, Chromebook fees, yearbooks, etc click the button below. You will need to use student ID number.

Multiple practice drills are conducted throughout the year for everyone’s safety. Outside visitors must wait outside until the drill is completed. Students will not be dismissed during a drill. If you are visiting the school during a drill, please follow procedures provided by the office staff or other school personnel.

We will be holding a lock down drill this week. Please speak with your child to make sure they understand the importance of these drills.

Each school will have at least two lock-down drills every school year. One drill will be completed in September of each school year and one drill will be completed in January of each school year.

There will be at least one tornado drill every school year in every school.

Lock-down plans and drills will be in compliance with the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Va. Code § 27-94 et seq.

We invite all families to join our PTA and help us make a difference in our school community. Complete the form below to become a member. Our first meeting will be held on September 23 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email address you use to sign up and again one hour before the meeting begins. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fall Sports Conditioning & Tryouts

Get ready for fall sports! Conditioning sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Boys Basketball: Sept. 3 & 4
• Girls Basketball: Sept. 3 & 4
• Girls Soccer: Sept. 4 & 5
• Boys Soccer: Sept. 4 & 5

Tryouts:

• All sports begin Monday, Sept. 8, except Boys and Girls Soccer, which start Monday, Sept. 15.

If you would like to request a conference with your child's teacher, please click the button below to sign up for a meeting. Our counselors will reach out to you to set up the meeting using the email/ number you provided. We are in this together. We must be proactive and work together to ensure all of our students are successful.

Please note, meetings may be conducted via zoom or in- person. Meetings are scheduled during grade level planning time during the school day. Meetings outside of those times are subject to teacher availability only. Thank you for your request, we will be in touch with you shortly.

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.

SPS is excited to announce that submissions are now being accepted for Suffolk Public Schools employees to be recognized with the division’s “STAR Achiever” honor. This recognition celebrates employees who, through actions big or small, make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and our school community. Our teachers, administrators, and support personnel work tirelessly every day to inspire, guide, and support our students. By shining a light on their dedication, we not only express our gratitude but also inspire others to continue making a positive impact across our division.

Submissions for the first quarter will be accepted NOW through October 13, 2025. To submit a nominee, please complete the STAR Achiever 2025-2026 Submission Form. Submissions are welcomed by students, staff, parents and community members. Let's make sure FGMS staff are recognized for all the amazing work they do each and every day. Make a nomination today!

The 2025-26 Student Handbook is now available!
Click the link below to review it with your child and stay informed about our school’s expectations and guidelines.

For safety reasons we are requesting only lightweight, BPA-free plastic water bottles or cups with secure lids should be brought to school. We are asking student to refrain from bringing Stanley cups and other similar metal or heavy tumblers, as they are prone to large spills and can pose a safety risk if dropped or misused. Please send students with spill-resistant, BPA-free plastic bottles.

Canned or glass bottled drinks are not permitted.

Suffolk Public Schools (SPS) is launching a division-wide Student Identification Badge Program to enhance student safety, improve bus ridership accountability, and streamline daily operations within school facilities.

The program will begin with a pilot implementation in Fall 2025 at one elementary school (SWES) and one middle school which is Forest Glen Middle School. After collecting feedback from these schools, the initiative will expand to all elementary and middle schools, with high school implementation scheduled for January 2026 (second semester).

Show off your Wildcat pride! Visit the Forest Glen Spiritwear Shop to gear up for the year. Let’s represent Forest Glen together!

Use Code SCHOOL25 to 25% off your order. Free shipping for orders over $100.

Middle school students will be released in the Home Access Center on August 12. If you are new to Suffolk Public Schools, your child’s school will create a Home Access Center (HAC) account during registration. It might take up to 72 hours to activate. HAC accounts provide valuable information to families. A HAC account provides families with grades, email addresses, schedules, attendance, transcripts and state test scores.

• Easiest Way to Email Your Child’s Teachers: Once you are in your HAC account, clicking on the teacher’s name provides a hyperlink to start a direct-connect email. Some might need to right-click on the hyperlink to copy the address, open their email service, and then paste it into a new email address.
• If HAC has locked you out, the system will not allow access until the next day after its daily automatic refresh. After the next day, your child’s school can help you reset your password.
  
• If you need to connect more than one child to the same account, your child’s school can assist you.

1. Navigate to the Home Access Center link from the Suffolk Public Schools website or click on the HAC Parent link: https://bit.ly/34vfBPB

2. Sign in with the appropriate credentials

3. Select the Registration icon

4. Click on the Edit button beside Contacts (on the right side of the screen)

If parents want to see their students' assignments in Canvas, they will need to be set up as an observer in Canvas. Parents will go to the following website to set up a Canvas account: https://spsk12.instructure.com/login/canvas. Click on the “Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here For an Account” link at the top of the page. Open the pdf below on how to generate a pairing code.

Suffolk Public Schools is excited to announce access to a revolutionary smartphone app that helps to improve communication, school bus safety, and efficiency. The Edulog Parent Portal app provides you with planned time and location information for your child’s bus ride to school. On a daily basis, the app will show you the GPS location of the bus and send you a push notification when it is nearing your bus stop.

This app is free of charge for our parents, caregivers, and students. In addition to displaying the location of your bus and sending the notifications, you can also receive time-sensitive messages from our transportation department. You will also receive a notification when a substitute bus is running your route due to scheduled maintenance on your regular bus, for example.

The Edulog Parent Portal app integrates with our school bus routing system. School bus locations are sent from a GPS device installed on each bus, which provides up-to-date information.

September

1 - SPS Closed - Labor Day

8 and 15 - Fall Sport Tryouts start this week

25 - Interim Q1 Reports

October

3 - No School - Parent - Teacher Conference

Volunteers who are committed to helping students succeed are important members of the school team. The Suffolk Public Schools Volunteer Connect program aims to enrich the quality of education for our students by providing opportunities for parents and community members to become actively involved - bridging the gap between school and community. Every day, students and teachers across our school division benefit from the generosity of volunteers who take the time to share their talents.

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