FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

9/21 - 9/25 FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

9/21 Basketball Workouts - BOYS 6 - 7:30 PM

9/22 Basketball Workouts - GIRLS 3:45 - 5:15 PM

9/22 FMS Football vs. Ocean Bay Middle (HOME) 6 - 8 PM

9/23 6th Grade Snack Sale at Dismissal

9/23 Basketball Workouts - BOYS 6 - 7:30 PM

9/24 Crochet Club Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM

9/25 FCA 7:45 in the Lecture Hall

9/25 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Recess (Lemons & Dough)

9/25 Basketball Workouts - GIRLS 3:45 - 5:15 PM

FMS Fall Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 8th. All ordering will be done online via emailed link sent after picture day.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide new clothing, shoes, and toys to children in our community who might otherwise go without gifts during the holiday season. Through this partnership, we work with school staff, who have close relationships with local families, to identify students who may be in need this holiday season.

If you feel your family may qualify, please complete the application linked below and then take all necessary documentation with your application to one of the appointment times listed on the application.

Catholic Charities of South Carolina – Pee Dee will be offering Christmas Assistance for Horry County families again this year.

Registration will open Monday, October 19, 2026, and will be available online only through the Catholic Charities of South Carolina website. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis until the program reaches capacity.

Lowcountry Food Bank administers food assistant programs for our community partners that support the unique needs of targeted populations. They provide food access for children, access to fresh produce, nutrition education and prepared meals to seniors and veterans. Lowcountry Food Bank aims to ensure that everyone in our comminity has access to nutritious food.

Internet safety parent meeting to be held at Socastee Middle School on October 7th from 6 - 7 PM.

Thanks to HCS's partnership with the Bojangles Foundation, our students have even more reasons to keep turning pages and Rise with Reading!

Bojangles Rewards & Recognition

Summit Readers | 4,000 Pages

Students who read and log 4,000 pages will receive a $10 Bojangles gift card.

Bo Readers | 10,000 Pages

Students who read and log 10,000 pages will receive a FREE 20-piece Bojangles Family Meal to enjoy with their family.

Bo’s Reading Champions | School Award

The school with the highest average number of pages read per student will be named Bo’s Reading Champions and will win a visit from the Bojangles Food Truck!

Important: All pages must be read and logged by April 30 to qualify for Bojangles rewards.

For more information, and instructions on how to log pages in Beanstack, please see the Rise With Reading Challenge page on the HCS website, here: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/academics/risewithreading/readingchallenge

This year's fall dance will be held on October 1st from 5 - 7 PM. Tickets are $3 in the morning in your homeroom class or $5 at the door.

Good afternoon, Gator families! We’ve had an awesome week in the Swamp.

Thank you to all our families who came out to the Literacy Under the Lights event at SHS last night. It was a beautiful evening filled with literacy and fellowship. Keep up the good work with your reading and be sure to log all your pages in Bean Stack. You could win cool prizes, and you’ll be a better reader too!

We had our annual Pastries for Parents event on Friday morning in our LLC Fall Book Fair. We had record breaking numbers of families join us. This tells me that all of you value reading with your child and providing books for your child is a priority. I’m so proud of our community when I see involvement at this level. It truly takes a village to raise such amazing young people, and FMS has the BEST kids around!

Next week we will host our first home football game of the season at SHS Braves Stadium. We will take on Ocean Bay and the game will start at 6pm. Remember to get tickets online in advance to save you time at the gate. Clear bags are required and students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Help us cheer on the Gators by wearing your FMS gear and school colors.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Melissa Rutenberg, Principal

Lady Braves Lacrosse workouts begin next week on Friday, October 2nd from 5:30-7 at Socastee High School in the Stadium. Physicals and signatures must be uploaded and approved through Arbiter before participating. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Coach Campbell in room 307 or email him at hcampbell@horrycountyschools.net

All 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 21. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test that helps students practice for the SAT and provides valuable feedback on their academic skills. It also opens doors to scholarship opportunities and helps students explore college readiness. In addition to the 8th grade testing, students will also have the opportunity to participate in the 10th grade PSAT, giving them an early experience with this important assessment.

To prepare for the test, on Wednesday, October 14, all students will complete their registration with the College Board, providing necessary details like phone number and address. Following this registration, students will have access to practice tests using their test ticket login information. In the meantime, we encourage students to use Khan Academy for preparation and to access official practice tests to build confidence and skills. If you prefer your child not to participate, please contact Mrs. Wyatt by Monday, September 21.

A parent/caregiver guide can be found here:

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/a-parents-guide-getting-your-teen-ready-for-the-sat.pdf

We invite you to join us for our Annual Accelerated Program Parent Meeting on:

Monday, September 28
5:00 PM
Lecture Hall

This meeting will provide important information about the Accelerated Program, including academic expectations, program goals, enrichment opportunities, and ways families can stay involved throughout the year.

Your participation and support are essential to your student’s success—we hope to see you there!

Calling All Career Professionals: share your expertise and inspire the next generation at our upcoming Gator Career Day on March 25, 2027. The FMS Counseling Dept is seeking volunteers from all industries to lead hands‑on activities that give students real-world insight and motivation. Please click the button below to register and one of our school counselors will follow up to confirm your participation.

Interested in contributing to workforce development and student career readiness? Sign up today and help shape our future!

I have a few updates and reminders to Gator Parents:

Any 7th grader who has not responded to our previous requests for proof of Tdap will be suspended as of September 21, 2026. Absences due to immunization delinquency are not excused.

Breakfast and lunch are available to all our students free of charge. Please encourage your child to start each morning with a healthy breakfast. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. Your student may want to bring an extra set of clothes in the event of a spill, wardrobe malfunction, or dress code violation. We are unable to provide clothing to students.

If your child has a life-threatening allergy or medical condition, please be certain to report it to the school nurse. If your child requires rescue medication at school, please consult their pediatrician.

To prevent the spread of illness, please do not send a child to school when they are sick.

Immunizations: Current 7th graders. Please be certain to submit proof of your child's Tdap vaccination, which is a statewide requirement. Students who are not immunized will be unable to attend school. An immunization notice was sent to all parents of rising 7th graders if a current working phone number, address, or email address was available in Power School. Students without an updated SC Certificate of Immunization are subject to suspension after September . Religious Exemptions obtained from SC DHEC are accepted.

Please contact me with any questions. My email address is mkeller001@horrycountyschools.net, office phone fax 843-903-7463, 843-236-8065.

Welcome back to the FMS Library! Remember if you owe any books to any other Horry County Schools location, you can give them to us, and we will send them to the correct school for you! Bring your books or replacement fines to Ms. Moore in the Library so we can clear your account.

Want to support our Library? Sign up for Friends of the Library, our first subscription program, and get tons of perks throughout the school year, including a gift bag every month! It contains bookmarks, candy, a 3D mini, and a craft or coupon. To sign up, please fill out this form and send your donation to the Library, just $20 for the entire year: https://forms.gle/y6J8PeFbeeTcn4Kj6

Want to get an exclusive 3D item delivered to you in your Homeroom every month? Sign up for our 3D Buddies Program, our second subscription program! In addition to getting a 3D item every month, 3D Buddies are the only students with access to purchase Fred the Frog! Sign up through this form and bring your subscription fee to the Library, just $20 for the entire year: https://forms.gle/8W47ERcwWQ2RoDJz8

We also have a BRAND NEW subscription program for the Library this year - Monthly Mini Maniacs! For only $5 for the entire year, you can get a mini 3D item delivered to you in your Homeroom every month. You can also sign up through the form, and bring your subscription fee to the Library: https://forms.gle/8W47ERcwWQ2RoDJz8

Want to learn more about any of our three Library subscription programs? Find more info here:

https://canva.link/mq6p2d2gxc81dtn and here: https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/support-the-llc#h.3ezync9l7447

Want to donate to the Library? We have an Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15QB5NNU55UQX?ref_=wl_share

Interested in the Library? Get to know all about us and our policies on our Library Website - https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/home

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch for the upcoming 2026-27 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account. Charging for à la carte sales is not allowed. Prepayments can be made by cash or check at your child’s school cafeteria or with a debit card by setting up an account at myschoolbucks.com. Any charges remaining on a student’s cafeteria account from a prior school year are still the parent’s responsibility. If needed, payment arrangements for larger balances can be made by contacting the school cafeteria manager.

Hey Gator families! This fabulous Newsletter goes out twice a week. But you can stay in the know with all things FMS by following us on our social media accounts.

Come see us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/forestbrookmiddleschoolgators

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You can also stay up to date on school closings, weather announcements and district news by visiting our newly designed district and school websites at:

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/

https://fm.horrycountyschools.net/

Great news Gators! The spiritwear store is up and running! We have 12 awesome designs and lots of merchandise to choose from! Shop by clicking the link below and thank you PTO!!!

https://www.forestbrookspiritwear.com/

Hey Forestbrook, we have a spirit rock! If you would like to rent the rock for a special birthday or shout-out, simply go to the spirit rock website below and follow the steps. It’s $25 for 24 hours. We are now taking reservations! Be the first to paint the rock!

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• Follow the Socastee Area Bus Office on facebook to keep on top of changes/delays/bus info. https://www.facebook.com/SocasteeBusOffice
  

• Follow FMS Chorus on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ForestbrookMiddleSchoolChorus/
  

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• Follow the FMS PTO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ForestBrookMiddlePTO/

Email: gbullock@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://fm.horrycountyschools.net/
Location: 4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: 843-236-7300
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