FMS Weekly Update 5.18.25

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, available on our school website and social media. It contains additional important information that you and your students need to know.

We are just two weeks away from the End-of-Grade (EOG) tests, and we are so proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in throughout the year. As we enter this critical stretch, we need your continued partnership to help our Trojans finish strong!

Over the next two weeks, our teachers will be focused on reinforcing key skills and building student confidence. Every day and every class period counts, and we are encouraging all students to be fully present and engaged.

Here’s how you can help at home:

• Make attendance a priority. Students need to be here, on time, every day to get the most out of EOG Prep Academy and class time.

• Encourage a positive mindset. Remind your child that they are capable and prepared—we believe in them, and your words of encouragement mean everything.

• Support healthy habits. A good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and limited screen time in the evenings can go a long way.

We’re in the final stretch, and with your support, we’re confident that our students will shine! Thank you for being a vital part of our school community and for helping us make these next two weeks focused, energized, and successful.

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

Spring into Great Attendance!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 5/12

6th Grade: 93.2%

7th Grade: 90.3%

8th Grade: 90.9%

Overall: 91.5%

Weekly Goal: 95%

The Math Department is teaching concluding teaching math content for each grade level so that have this entire month to review and prepare 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.

Excited about the great things that lie ahead!

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