FMS Weekly Update 3.30.25

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.

This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday due to a Teacher Workday. We hope our students enjoy the long weekend and take a moment to recharge.

When students return on Tuesday, they will begin the Fourth Nine Weeks—the final stretch of the school year! This is a critical time as we gear up for end-of-year testing (EOGs) and focus on finishing strong.

Here are a few tips to help your student have a successful final nine weeks:

• Set a consistent routine. Make sure your child is getting enough rest, eating breakfast, and arriving to school on time every day.

• Check PowerSchool regularly. Stay informed about grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.

• Encourage consistent study habits. Even 20–30 minutes of review at home each evening can make a big difference.

• Communicate with teachers. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns—we’re here to support your child’s success!

• Stay positive and motivated. Celebrate progress and remind your student that their hard work is paying off.

Let’s finish the year strong, together! 💪

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

Spring into Great Attendance!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 3/24

6th Grade: 92.5%

7th Grade: 91.7%

8th Grade: 88.6%

Overall: 91.2%

Weekly Goal: 95%

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

The Math Department is teaching the final 2 units of our curriculum as we begin preparing our scholars for EOGs occuring in June. There are also ways that math can be supported at home included in the schematic below.

Please find below the teachers and math content we are covering this week.

Ms. Walker is continuing to teach 6th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Rational Numbers.

Ms. Spears is continuing to teach 7th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Angles, Triangles, and Prisms.

Ms. Clarke-Huie, Ms. Cole, and I are continuing to teach 8th Grade Math from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Exponents and Scientific Notations.

Ms. Clarke-Huie is continuing to teach Math 1 from Open Up Unit 7, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Congruence, Construction, and Proof.

Ms. Garner, our 8th Grade Math EC Teacher, continues to provide support for her scholars.

Ms. Haines, our 6th and 7th Grade Math EC Teacher, is expected back soon.

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