CAT D L WI WS NE Forest Glen Middle School JAN./FEB. 2015 Volume 2, Issue 1 Ronald Forsman Principal 6th Grade Assistant Principal Ms. Barnett Principal’s Message Broward County Public Schools 7th Grade Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that half the year is over and we are in the last Assistant Principal semester of the school year. Students need to be accountable and responsible for their Mr. Ponder school performance. This includes self-monitoring of academic progress in class and adhering to the Secondary Student Code of Conduct. If you, as parents, check your child’s 8th Grade Pinnacle nightly, check their agendas, make sure homework is completed and encourage Assistant Principal them to take advantage of the tutoring and stay on task in class, you will help your child on Ms. Osborne the road to success. Have daily discussions with your child about their school day and what they learned. Make your home a school zone and together, we will help them reach their ~Mission of potential. FGMS~ Forest Glen is committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential. We are gearing up for the Florida Standards Assessment Testing and the FSA Writes, which is right around the corner. This is a new era in standardized testing for us and we are doing all that we can to prepare the students for this new rigorous test. There will be more information forthcoming on the test itself as well as the dates of testing. Please check our website. Go, Wildcats! We have so much to celebrate at Forest Glen! We want to thank Coach Dorfman and Coach Wiggins for an outstanding basketball season for our boys and girls! 6501 Turtle Run We are so proud to say that 7 Wildcats Band members earned a spot on the Broward Schools All-County Band. They are: Dylan Castillo, Presley Fiore, Jason Gluck, Arravintha Blvd. Gobinathan, Matthew Hollinger, Kyle Passley, and Tushar Shenoy. The FGMS Junior Coral Springs, Thespian Troupe (aka. Drama Club) represented us very well at the regional competitions in Palm Beach. We received 7 superiors and 10 excellents in the individual events and the FL 33067 Phone Number: one-act play also received a superior rating. All move o to the State competitions in February. We wish them continued success! 754-322-3400 School Website http:// forestglen.broward schools.com/ Please encourage your children to get involved in some of our before or after school activities. We all know that students who are involved generally do better in school. Please call our office with any questions or concerns that you may have. We are here for you. We appreciate our Forest Glen staff, students, and families. Go Wildcats! The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race religion or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at (754) 321-2150 or Teletype Machine TTY (754) 321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call Equal Education Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine, (TTY) 754-321-2158. The School Board of Broward County, Florida expressly prohibits bullying, including cyberbullying, by or towards any student or employee. See Policy 5.9: Anti-Bullying for additional information. 8th Grade TRIP: Washington DC and New York May 26 - 29, 2015 The first interest meeting will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend in order to obtain pertinent information about the trip. HONOR FLIGHT Honor Flight is a service related project through the Broward County Association of Student Councils and National Honor Society. This is a fundraising project to send WWII veterans on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. to visit War Memorial. Each school is participating in this great event. The students have decided to raise enough funds in November, December, and January to send two WWII veterans on the next voyage in May 2015. The amount needed will be $850.00. Events proposed include; Paper Flag Challenge, Selling Red, White & Blue Bandanas to create a human flag, Wildcat Wars, a wacky Olympic themed event, and fun nights at locations such as Cherry Smash and/or Chipotle. Parents we need your support. For any information, please contact Ms. Brice at [email protected]. Save the Date: FGMS First Annual Community Color Run Saturday, February 21, 2015 More information to follow... For inquiries contact Ms. Brice at [email protected] Forest Glen Middle School Invites Parents to Ms. Pugh’s Civics Expo Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Have ever asked yourself “How can I strengthen my child’s skills in Civics or how can I make learning Civics more engaging & interactive for my child?” If you answered yes to either of those questions, then this is an event you do not want to miss! Come out and learn about research-based reading and writing strategies you could apply at home to enhance your child’s knowledge in Civics. This is great preparation for the Civics End-of-Course Exam!!! Special Guest Speaker “Tina Swanton” Social Studies Instructional Facilitator for the Broward County School Board • Free Resources • Refreshments will be served • Display of student work/projects • Demonstrations on how to execute various strategies Forest Glen Middle’s Reading Department Welcome back from winter break! The reading department is so excited about the arrival of student laptop computers. Our students have been utilizing them in their reading classes on a weekly basis learning research and keyboarding skills. We are seeing improvements in all facets of ELA (English Language Arts). This year our focus has been on the “Reading Writing Connection”. Please encourage your children to Read, Read, Read! National Junior Honor Society General Members Meetings are held on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month in the Media Center. Our meeting times are from 4 to 5 p.m. The dates for the remainder of the year are as follows: January 8th and 22nd February 12th and 19th March 12th and 19th April 9th and 23rd May 7th, 14th and 21st Please remember to check the NJHS Page on Mrs. Brice's website www.mrsbrice.shutterfly.com Student Government Students interested in making a change and planning school events should plan to attend Student Government meetings every Thursday in room 502 from 4-5 p.m. Please remember to check the SGA Page on Mrs. Brice's website www.mrsbrice.shutterfly.com Environmental Club The club meets on Thursday afternoons. We are in need of soil and vegetable (tomato, pepper, etc.) plants. If you can help, please contact Wendy Greenberg at [email protected] We Want to Hear From You! Your input matters to us. Please take a few minutes to participate in our Annual Survey for parents. To access the survey, visit the District’s website, browardschools.com, and click on the Annual Survey icon. The survey takes place from January 5 – January 30, 2015, and is your opportunity to share your opinions and ideas about your child’s educational experience at Forest Glen Middle. To access the survey, you will need your child’s student ID number and date of birth. If you do not have your child’s student ID number (which is printed on school report cards) or if you do not have internet access at home, please call the front office and we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate in this important survey and for partnering with us in your child’s education. Dates to Remember Nov. 17 - Mar. 2: Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (FAIR-FS) AP2 Dec. 1-18: Winter End of Course Exams (EOC) Retake & FSA English Language Arts - Writing Component Field Test Feb. 2-6: Broward Assessment of Florida Standards (BAFS 2 replaces BAT) Feb. 16 - Apr. 3: Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) Feb. 25 - Apr. 8: Florida Alternate Assessment Administration (FAA) Mar. 2-13: Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts - Writing Component Mar. 3 - Jun. 4: Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (FAIR-FS) AP 3 Mar. 30 - Apr. 10: Spring End of Course Exams - Algebra 1 Retake Apr. 13 - May 8: Florida Standards Assessment - English Language Arts & Math Apr. 20 - May 15: Spring End of Course Exams: Algebra 1, Geometry Apr. 20 - May 22: Spring End of Course Exams: Biology 1, Civics ! VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE ! ! ! ! * All Home Games Will Start At 4:30 except the last game * Girls Play First For The First Four Games * Fee $3.00 Adults $2.00 Students; All Faculty Enter At No Charge 1/7 Renaissance Springs Charter @ FGMS 1/12 FGMS @ Richards 1/14 Lyons Creek @ FGMS 1/21 Pompano Beach @ FGMS 1/26 FGMS @ Crystal Lake 1/28 Deerfield Beach @ FGMS 2/2 FGMS @ Sawgrass Springs 2/4 FGMS @ Westglades 4:00 p.m. SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Please mark your calendars for the following dates and times! The meetings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of every month, with the exception of holidays, at alternating times. 1/27 2/24 3/31 5/27 @ @ @ @ 4:30 8:15 4:30 8:15 p.m.! a.m. p.m. a.m. ! ! PTA It’s not too late to join PTA. It only cost $6 to join and your membership does not require you to volunteer! If you are available and would like to volunteer for any events, or if you would like more information, please email us at [email protected]. Discipline Policy 5006: Suspension and Expulsion The intent of this policy is to provide for the maintenance of a safe, orderly and peaceful educational environment for all students and to align with zero-‐tolerance legislation and statuary requirements. You may access additional information regarding Policy 5006 at: http://www.broward.k12.Ul.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5006.000.pdf Parental Input for Instructional and School-Based Administrator Evaluations In accordance with Florida Statute 1012.34, parents have the right to provide input into the instructional/administrative employee evaluations. ! Academic Online Resources DESTINY Resource Management Solution PK - 12 Online Library Catalog Search your school’s library collection for print and digital resources. School & Home Access: http//destiny.browardschools.com Students: Login = 10 digit student number Password = birthdate (e.g., 06/22/1998) Teachers: Login = p + 8 digit ID number (p00012345) Password = 8 digit ID number (no p) (00012345) With the Destiny Quest mobile app, users can search and access library resurces from their iOS or Android mobile devices. Students can also view books they have checked out and oustanding fines. 1. Download the App! http://www.FolletSoftware.com/DestinyQuestMobile 2. Enter the URL: http://destiny.browardschools.com Select your school and login through Destiny Quest with your student or teach login Broward County Public schools’ doorway to resources focused on student achievement, academic performance, and best practices. School & Home Access: http://beep.browardschools.com User ID: 10 digit student number Password: birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) (e.g., 06/22/1998) School & Home Access: http://galesites.com/potal/broward Access online video tutorials for using technology tools. Select school library School & Home Access through BEEP: Password: brow_log http://beep.browardschools.com Choose Resources or eBooks Academic Online Resources, Cont’d. Improve student performance and maximize the use of your technology with Britannica School. School & Home Access: http://school.eb.com Username: 4 digit school code (3051) Password: broward Access online collection of interactive eBooks with video, quizzes, and teacher resources. School & Home Access: http://www.TumbleBookLibrary.com Username: bcs Password: reads ProQuest delivers deep researched solutions linked to curriculum standards. School & Home Access: http://auth.proquestk12.com/BSCD Username: Select school from dropdown list (school access) Username: bcs+4 digit school code (3051) (e.g. bcs1234) (home access) Password: broward (home access only) Lesson plans, author programs, and book resources that provide differentiated learning strategies to support literacy. School & Home Access: http://www.teachingbooks.net/home Username: Broward Password: Broward Middle School Athletic Association (MSAA) 2014-2015 Season Timeline BASKETBALL Start Practice Date School Decision Season Starts October 11, 2014 Seasons Ends January 8, 2014 VOLLEYBALL Start Practice Date School Decision Season Starts December 15, 2014 Seasons Ends February 19, 2014 FLAG FOOTBALL Start Practice Date School Decision Season Starts January 8, 2014 Seasons Ends April 8, 2014 TRACK & FIELD Start Practice Date School Decision Season Starts April 8, 2014 Seasons Ends May 26, 2014 Calendar The Florida Standards The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. For more information, visit www.definingthecore.com Title I News District Parent Involvement Plan: District staff and parents jointly develop the plan. The plan includes the parent activities to be implemented through the school year and an evaluation of last year’s district parent program. You can access this plan at http://title1.browardschools.com. If you would like to review a hard copy of this plan or translation is needed, please contact Linda Howard, Title I Program Specialist at 754-321-1410. SPAR Report The SPAR for the 2013/2014 school year contains data for the required indicators and the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) from The Florida Department of Education. Please click here, schoolgrades.fldoe.org for the full 2013/2014 report for Forest Glen Middle School. Parents can go to http://www.broward.k12.>l.us/ schoolimprove/sip-‐plan/sip_plan.asp. to read and review the School’s Improvement Plan
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