Knightly News: EXCEL
Week of February 28th
February--Rounding out the Month and one week in March-American Heart Association Campaign
American Heart Association Campaign for students and staff. If you are willing to send in a donation for the American Heart Association in honor or memory of someone that has a heart related conditions You can click the link below to give online under SGMS or send in cash with your child to write a heart for the person you designate. When you donate to the American Heart Association, you're joining the fight against our nation's No. 1 and No. 5 killers — heart disease and stroke. Your donation helps fund lifesaving research, advocate for better health, improve patient care and reach at-risk populations.
https://mygiving.heart.org/-/NRVNPZBY
Shout out this week to Ms. McCallum's class for their partnership through their donations last week! Other classes can join the fight against Heart disease.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP!!
REMINDER CELL PHONES and Air Pods/headphones ARE NOT TO BE OUT OR ON DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! THEY MUST STAY OFF AND IN THE BOOKBAG IF THEY CHOOSE TO BRING TO SCHOOL.
Please note videoing, taking pictures and posting of students or staff violates the Code of Conduct. Please ensure your child is not at risk of consequences for these choices. Social media accounts with school related posts are being reported to law enforcement for posting so please be sure your child is using technology for good not harm
Athletic reminders
- Baseball workouts that have been occurring voluntarily on Saturdays will be after school on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The will be until 5:45.
- Coach Hines will have a Basketball get together in the cafeteria from 5-6 on Wednesday. The boys team will meet after school in the gym and eat at around 5pm.
- Track, baseball and softball tryouts will take place beginning March 7th tay tuned and get all forms completed if you are interested in trying out
SGMS COUNSELORS:
Joshua Lockett-locketj@gcsnc.com: Grade 6 and Maholic Walsh teams- Tonya Graham-grahamt2@gcsnc.com: Grade 8 and Nelson team-
Celebrate SGMS 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year-Ms. Tracy Johnson
Calendar info: Subject to change but will give you an idea of things to come
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER: FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 7TH.
March 4th: 8th grade enrichment trip
March 15th: 7th grade symphony
March 24th: End of 3rd quarter
March 25th: Teacher Workday
April 5th: Report Cards
April 6, 7 and 8: Tentative 3rd quarter awards days
April 7th: Tentative School event
April 15th -April 22nd Students out (4/15-Holiday, 4/18-4/21 Spring Break and 4/22 Teacher Workday)
May 3rd: Tentative 6th grade enrichment trip
May 20th-June 3rd EOG Testing Window
June 3rd: Last day of school
Attendance Matters
Last quarter: Pope, Brown, Kane and Groff had the highest % of attendance for their homerooms at 94% or higher. Keep up the great work and let's get other classes in the running.
SGMS ADMINISTRATION:
Our administrative team is available to assist with any and all SGMS questions or concerns. You may reach us at 336-674-4266 or by email. We love your partnership please reach out if you have suggestions or shout outs for our amazing staff.
Lorie Rainey, Assistant Principal-raineyl@gcsnc.com (students with last names G-O)
James Moore, Assistant Principal-moorej5@gcsnc.com (students with last names A-F)