FMS Weekly Update 5.25.25

Good evening, Trojan Families,

This is a message from your proud principal, Mrs. Kinard, and the school leaders at Ferndale Middle School. We strongly encourage you to access the digital version of this announcement, which is available on our school website and social media. It contains additional important information that you and your students need to know.

There will be no school on Monday, May 26th, in honor of Memorial Day.

We are quickly approaching the final stretch of the school year, and we want to ensure you are informed and prepared for the upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) testing and important end-of-year events.

EOG Testing Schedule:

• Monday, June 2 – ELA EOG for all students

• Tuesday, June 3 – Math EOG and Math I EOC for 8th graders

• Wednesday, June 4 – Science EOG for all 8th graders and Math I EOC for 7th grade Math I students

Please make sure your child arrives on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best each day.

EOG Retesting Consent:
A letter was recently sent home regarding EOG retesting consent. This is for students who may benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate proficiency. If you haven’t already, please return that letter as soon as possible so we can ensure every eligible student receives this valuable opportunity.

Reteaching & Retesting Dates:

• June 5–10 – Students who qualify will participate in targeted reteaching and retesting sessions

End-of-Year Celebrations:

• Friday, June 6 – 8th Grade Dance

• Wednesday, June 11 – Last Day of School and our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

The end of the year is a busy and exciting time for our students and families. As the temperature rises and our academic work comes to a close for the year, we also tend to see more impulsive actions from our students. Please remind your child that communicating a threat has serious consequences, both at the school and law enforcement levels. We ask that everyone refrain from spreading rumors, and please only share information that you can personally verify. We take every threat seriously, and we appreciate your help to encourage students to think about the consequences of their behavior before they act.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students finish the year strong. We are proud of their hard work and determination!

Students should continue to earn points for Trojan PRIDE. April incentive information coming soon.

Spring into Great Attendance!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 5/19

6th Grade: 85.8%

7th grade: 76.2%

8th Grade: 80.2%

Overall: 80.7%

Weekly Goal: 95%

Shoutout to 6th grade for having the highest attendance this week!

The Math Department has concluded teaching math content for each grade level and have spent this entire month reviewing and preparing scholars for the EOG.

EOG Prep sessions are starting to give all scholars the additional support they need to do well on the Math EOG.

Please join me in celebrating each Math teacher in their respective grade levels for their diligence, determination, dedication to ensure that all scholars excel.

There are also ways that math can be supported at home included in the schematic below.

Ms. Walker is doing an outstanding job teaching 6th Grade Math as well as Ms. Haines, the EC teacher.

Ms. Spears is doing a phenomenal job teaching 7th Grade Math as well as Ms. Haines, the EC teacher.

Ms. Clarke-Huie and Ms. Cole are doing a superb job teaching 8th Grade Grade as well as Ms. Garner, the EC teacher. Ms. Clarke-Huie is also teaching Math 1.

Ms. Haines is doing an exceptional job serving 6th and 7th Grade Math as well.

Because of the phenomenal work by the Math Department, FMS has consistenly scored above the GCS District average on Interim Assessments.

I'm extremely excited to see how well Ferndale Scholars perform on the Math EOG!

Dr. Cole

During the 4th Quarter, ELA classes will be focused on Informational texts.

Guilford County Schools will implement a social-emotional wellness screener, mySAEBRS, at select schools as part of our commitment to ensuring our students feel socially and emotionally supported. A copy of the questions can be reviewed at the school. We need your permission for your student to participate. Please complete the digital signature form from your phone or computer using the link MySAEBRS Consent, or sign a paper copy at the school, no later than April 4, 2025.

Students whose parents complete the consent will earn PBIS rewards and incentives!!!

Paper copies can be found here:

Available languages for MySAEBRS printable consent forms:

English Consent

Spanish Consent

Vietnamese Consent

Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/ferndale_middle
Location: 701 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, USA
Phone: 336-819-2855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleTrojanPride
Twitter: @fmstrojanpride