FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

10/5 CogAT Testing 6th Grade 8:30 - 11:30 AM

10/5 7th & 8th Grade Pep Band / Concert Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM

10/6 CogAT Testing 7th Grade 8:30 - 11:30 AM

10/6 Taki Tuesday Snack Sale at Dismissal

10/6 Gator Garden Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM

10/6 Archery Tryouts 3:30 - 5 PM

10/6 FMS Football vs. St. James Middle (HOME) 6 - 7:30 PM

10/7 CogAT Testing 8th Grade 8:30 - 11:30 AM

10/7 6th Grade Snack Sale at Dismissal

10/7 National Jr. Art Honor Society Meeting 3:30 - 4:45 PM

10/7 7th & 8th Grade All State Band Lessons 3:30 - 5 PM

10/8 YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY

10/8 Crochet Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM

10/8 Math Counts Practice 3:30 - 4:30 PM

10/9 FCA 7:45 in the Lecture Hall

10/9 Library Sale in Main Hallway 7:45 AM

10/9 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Recess (D's Desserts)

Penny Wars will take place Monday, 10/19 - Friday, 10/23!! AND we will have a PINK-OUT Pep Rally on 10/20! The goal of Penny Wars is to collect as many PENNIES as possible in your grade-level jar AND as many NON-PENNIES in everyone else's grade-level jars. 100% of the proceeds will go to FMS community members.

Wear ORANGE for Unity Day on 10/21. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Unity Day is a day when students and staff come together to show that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter. We celebrate by wearing orange to take a stand against bullying!

The whole week before Halloween is going to be full of fun spirit days and reading activities!!

Monday 10/26 - TROPICAL VACATION OUTFIT

Tuesday 10/27 - OVERALLS, FLANNELS AND MOUNTAIN GEAR

Wednesday 10/28 - FAVORITE HOLIDAY CHARACTER

Thursday 10/29 - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Friday 10/30 - HALLOWEEN DRESS

Please remember to follow dress code and be school appropriate.

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

In partnership with Socastee High School, FMS Student Council and Beta Club will be collecting new, unused socks for men, women and children! All donated socks will be delivered to New Directions homeless shelter the first week of November.

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.

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

Backpack Buddies is a program that provides nutritious food to help feed children all across

Horry County. If you want your child to participate in this weekly program, complete the

form below and return it to your child’s school counselor.

Camp Willow’s Light is a weekend-long, child-centered and family-focused bereavement camp for youth and their caregivers who have experienced the loss of a loved one within the past three years. Our upcoming camp will be held November 6–8, 2027, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Digital Readiness Check - Wednesday, October 14: Students will complete the College Board's Digital Readiness Check during the school day. They will provide registration information (phone number, mailing address, college plans, etc.) and gain access to a practice test that they can also complete from home using their test ticket.

SAT Prep Workshop - Tuesday, October 20 (Half-Day, Optional): We are pleased to have Tim Anderson from Attest lead a half-day workshop focused on PSAT content and test-taking strategies. Because students will miss class time, attendance requires parent permission and a completed sign-up form. Students who attend will be responsible for completing any missed classwork. If you would like your child to participate in this workshop, please complete the Google Form linked HERE by Friday, October 9.

Test Day Logistics - Wednesday, October 21: The PSAT will begin at the start of our school day and should conclude by noon. We ask that you avoid scheduling appointments during this time if your child is participating. Please note that we will not be offering any test makeups.

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
  

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Location: 4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: 843-236-7300
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