FMS Weekly Update 1.26.25

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.

Good Evening Trojan Families,

Thank you so much for your patience, flexibility, and support as we’ve navigated the challenges of inclement weather this season. Your cooperation ensures that our students remain safe and ready to learn, and we are so grateful for your partnership.

This is a friendly reminder that Monday, January 27th, will be a Teacher Workday, so there will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 28th, marking the beginning of the third quarter.

As we enter the second half of the school year, it’s important for students to stay focused and continue striving for academic success.The third quarter often presents unique opportunities for growth and reflection, and your support at home can make all the difference. Here are a three simple ways to help your middle schooler thrive during this crucial time:

1. Establish Routines: Set consistent schedules for homework, studying, and bedtime to ensure a balance between school and personal time.

2. Check Grades Weekly: Use PowerSchool to monitor grades and attendance, and talk with your child about their progress.

3. Stay in Touch: Reach out to teachers if you have questions or concerns about your child’s academic or social progress.

As always, we are here to partner with you to ensure your child has the tools and support needed to succeed. Thank you for all you do to make Ferndale Middle School such a special place.

Let’s make this third quarter one to remember!

January Trojan Pride focus area is E for the Excellence in ALL the we do!! Our PBIS rewards store remains open. See information on our January incentive below.

We are excited about our January Attendance Challenge! Make sure your student is present so that their grade-level can win!

Attendance Percentages for the Week of 1/20

6th Grade: 91.1% of students present

7th Grade: 91.6% of students present

8th Grade: 94.5% of students present

Overall: 92.3%

Weekly Goal: 95%

The Math Department is excited to see our Math scholars demonstrate their Math knowledge and prowess on upcoming district and national assessments. We continue to evaluate the best ways to determine how well scholars have understood and retained math concepts, terms, and vocabulary. They will be take the NWEA Math MAPS and Second District Math Interim Assessment over the next several weeks. The NWEA Math MAPS assessment will compare their scores to other scholars in the same grade across the country while the District Interim Assessment will compare their scores to other scholars in the same grade across the district. There are math assignments online under Grade Level "EOG Prep" if Remote Learning is necessary this week.

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 review 6th Grade Math from Open Up Units 3 and 4, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Unit Rates and Percentages and Dividing Fractions.

Ms. Spears is continuing to review 7th Grade Math from Open Up Units 3 and 4, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Measuring Circles and Proportional Relationships and Percentages.

Mrs. S. Clarke-Huie, Ms. B. Rudesill, and Ms. D. Cole are continuing to review 8th Grade Math from Open Up Units 3 and 4, our GCS district approved math curriculum, focusing on Linear Relationships and Linear Equations and Systems.

Ms. Clarke-Huie is continuing to review Math 1 from Open Up Units 3 and 4, our GCS district approved curriculum, focusing on Features of a Function and Equations and Inequalities.

Ms. Garner, our 8th Grade Math EC Teacher, continues to provide phenomenal support.

Ms. Haines, our 6th and 7th Grade Math EC Teacher, is out on leave.

Great things continue to lie ahead!

Thank you for your support!

Dr. Cole

Supporting Literacy

Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 12 to 1 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

Learn about the resources used for teaching students in middle and high school classrooms and how you can support them at home in practicing reading and writing. Click here to register.

Please consider registering for this valuable learning session for 8th grade scholars and their families.

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Location: 701 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, USA
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