The Roar Report

There’s so much to celebrate! Our first Principal Advisory Committee meeting kicked off with great ideas, students dove into hands-on lab experiences, and kindness is spreading through our growing Kindness Chain! You’ll also find details about student ID badges, SPS specialty programs, and more. We celebrate our amazing Students of the Week and don’t miss our Family Spotlights! We also recognized SRO Lampe, and our STAR Achievers: AP Byrd, and Mr. Richie. And of course, tons of photos from our first school dance!

Picture retake day is November 7.

Our newly formed Principal Advisory Committee met this week, and I was so inspired listening to our students! I asked them, “If you were principal, what’s one thing you’d keep the same and one thing you’d change?” They shared that they love the positive atmosphere at FGMS and suggested we switch up when electives are held—our 8th graders aren’t big fans of 1st block PE! Students also shared ideas like bringing back candy grams, planning more field trips, and hosting our annual Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game. For future dances, they’d love to see board games in the foyer and more competitions to keep things lively.

As we wrapped up, I asked them to describe in one word how they felt after the meeting. Their responses—new, unique, love the communication, and curious—show just how meaningful student voice can be. I’m so proud of our students for stepping up to help shape the FGMS experience!

Dr. Doyle

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 at Forest Glen Middle School. Student ID badges will be distributed during advisory on November 3rd. The initiative will expand to all elementary and middle schools, with high school implementation scheduled for January 2026.

In science class last week, students explored the solar system in a hands-on way! After completing a brief daily review students worked in pairs to create playdough models of the Earth and Moon. Using three pounds of playdough, students estimated the sizes of the planets and then adjusted their models to scale, learning about the relative sizes and distances between celestial bodies.

Seventh graders recently had a unique opportunity to study the health of our local waterways through an NRPA boat field trip. Cruising across Bennett’s Creek and the Nansemond River, students tested water quality, collected aquatic samples, and analyzed biodiversity, connecting classroom learning to the living world around them.

In honor of Bullying Prevention Month and Spirit Week, our students are created a “Kindness Chain”! Each student had to write kind words, anti-bullying messages, or acts of kindness. Counselors collected the strips and linked them together to display a chain of kindness throughout the building. It’s a wonderful way for students to share positivity and remind everyone of the power of small acts of kindness!

Tuesday was National First Responders Day. We wanted to recognize SRO Lampe for all that he does for our school and community.

The Star Achiever award honors SPS staff members recognized by their peers for outstanding contributions to our school community and making a positive impact in the lives of others. Congratulations to our 1st Quarter recipients—FGMS is proud to celebrate Ms. Byrd and Mr. Richie for their exceptional dedication and hard work!

Our first Halloween Dance was a huge success! Students showed up in creative costumes, filled the dance floor with energy, and enjoyed a night full of fun, laughter, and school spirit. From the music to the games and spooky decorations, the atmosphere was incredible. Check out the photos below to see the excitement and memories we made together—what a great way to celebrate the season at FGMS! Head over to our FGMS Facebook Page for more pictures.

At Forest Glen, our students and families help make our school such a caring and joyful community — and now’s your chance to celebrate someone who makes it even better!

Take a minute to nominate a teacher, staff member, or student who’s gone above and beyond. Whether they showed kindness, offered support, or made a positive impact, your shout-out helps us recognize the small moments that make a big difference.

Let’s continue to lift each other up — nominate someone today!

We will share these shoutouts through out the weeks ahead!

Ms. Whitehead did an excellent job coordinating our first school dance. She was the engine that drove its success!!!

Mr. Richie is an amazing teacher he has shown support to all his students in their extra curricular activities and helps those when struggling. He is very thoughtful and does amazing things for his students

October

3 - No School - Parent - Teacher Conference

10 - Fall Pictures

24 - End of Q1 Grading Period

24 - School Dance

27 - 2nd Grading Period Begins

November

4 - No school for students

7 - Reports cards go home

11 - Veterans Day - No School

24-28 - Fall Break - No school

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