The Roar Report

This week’s newsletter is packed with reasons to celebrate—meet our amazing Students of the Week, see how our families’ support is fueling our PBIS program, catch highlights from 8th Grade World Geography, and get the latest PTA updates you won’t want to miss. Dive in and see how together we’re building a stronger school community!

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. See below for the students that were recognized last week. 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.

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.

A huge thank you to the families who have already donated to our PBIS program! Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to provide rewards such as snacks and pencils with positive affirmations to celebrate our students’ hard work and positive choices. Your support helps us keep students motivated and reinforces the values we are building together at FGMS.

Our 8th grade World Geography students and teachers are showing what amazing teaching and learning look like! From an flyswatter activity, to group work activities that refresh geography skills, students are actively engaged and having fun while deepening their understanding.

A highlight this week come from our 8th grade World Geography students: teams worked together to build a map of the continents and oceans—without a base map—testing both their knowledge and teamwork in a fast-paced challenge. These creative and interactive approaches make learning stick and showcase the dedication of our teachers and the brilliance of our students.

Interested in the arts and want to learn how to apply to the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA)? Don’t miss Meet GSA Night – an informational session designed to guide you through the admissions process. All current 8th - 11th grade students are eligible to apply.

Mrs. Leuschen is looking for responsible, hardworking students to join the Yearbook Club and help create our school’s yearbook. This is a great opportunity to get involved, develop new skills, and contribute to something special that will be cherished by students for years to come. If you have an eye for photography, a knack for design, or simply enjoy working on creative projects, we’d love to have you on the team!

As your child’s School Counselor, I am looking forward to working with your student as a support for a very successful year! Over the next couple of months, I have the opportunity to do life skills lessons with our 7th-grade classes. These lessons include topics on self-confidence, decision-making, influences of advertising, smoking/vaping prevention, dealing with stress, communication/assertiveness, and overall social skills. These lessons fulfill the Governor’s requirement for drug prevention in our schools.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me at the contact information below. We look forward to partnering with you for a wonderful year as we teach our students important academic and life skills that will help them be successful!

Thank you for your support,

Vonda Outlaw, School Counselor

LaToya McGlone, School Counselor
(757) 925-5780
vondaoutlaw@spsk12.net

latoyamcglone@spsk12.net

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 that do not purchase a lock will have a locker assigned to them to store their items this week.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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