The first full week is done. We have reviewed school expectations, PBIS, and even had grade-level town hall meetings to discuss ACAP, attendance, and behavior. The students have responsibilities in our school. We want them to take an active role in their education.

Please pay special attention to our Counselor's Corner and Grade-level Newsletter sections. We will try to keep you informed about things happening at school as we partner in your student's education.

Each year as part of our continuous improvement cycle, we take a moment to survey our families. Please take a moment to complete this year's survey by clicking the link below.

Counseling Opt-In Form

Reminder- Opt-In Forms should be coming home this week! Please have your student return them by Friday. Again, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

6th Grade Return to Mrs. Frank

7th Grade-Ms. Muir/Mrs. Fuemmeler

8th Grade-Ms. Graham/Mrs. Fuemmeler

These forms will opt your student into one-on-one conversations, small groups, restorative discussions, district mental health surveys, etc. Your student will still participate in large group state-mandated classroom counseling lessons through our ThriveWay program.

If you have any questions about anything on the form, please don't hesitate to call the school 256-428-7720 or email me at Erica.Formby@hsv-k12.org .

The HCS character word for the month is courage. Please take this opportunity to talk with your student about how courage can help build self-confidence and a strong sense of identity, which are two great qualities moving forward through middle school and beyond.

Have you joined PTA? - We want 100% membership for PTA. PTA membership is only $10. Below are just a few ways PTA has supported Mountain Gap.

• Welcomed every sixth grader to Mountain Gap Middle School with a new piece of Grizzly gear
• Provides money to teachers for instructional and classroom purchases
• Provides money to teachers for professional development
• Funds teacher grants for special instructional projects
• Provides financial support to school clubs, groups, and extracurricular activities
• Provides much-appreciated hospitality for teachers and staff throughout the year.

PTA membership is only $10. Click here to visit the PTA MemberHub Store to pay your membership online.

Want to VOLUNTEER with PTA? Submit this volunteer form. We can always use your help!

Want PTA event dates for the year? Check out this one-page calendar of events.

Starting Monday, August 14th, students must follow a 4-week intervention/Academic Recovery Plan to transfer from an Honors/AP course to a general course. There is a grace period from Aug. 2nd - Aug. 14th, in which no documentation is required for students who transfer from Honors/AP courses to general courses.

After the grace period ends, students who wish to change classes when they encounter academic struggle will follow an Academic Recovery Plan. The process will begin with a teacher/student/parent conference where we will develop an agreed-upon course of action. If the student's course average does not improve beyond a 60 after following the Academic Recovery Plan for four weeks, the student may withdraw from the Honors/AP course.

If your child is enrolled in an honors class, they have until August 14th to withdraw without going through the improvement plan process.

Lots of people are anxious to get into PowerSchool. The PowerSchool Portal should reopen around August 16th. Once it is open, Mrs. Formby will be in classes reviewing PowerSchool login information with students. New students will receive a PowerSchool login during this time. You will be notified when we send parent login information home with your students. Thank you for your patience.

Each week the teachers add their information to one newsletter for each grade. We compile all the information for you in one spot, so you don't have to go through emails from seven different teachers. Each grade-level newsletter is divided by subject and teacher.

Please pay close attention to the newsletters. There are a couple of subjects taught by more than one teacher. You must know your child's teacher to ensure you are looking at the correct information. If you need to contact a teacher, click their hyperlinked name at the top of their section, and you can send the teacher an email quickly and easily.

Students who received free/reduced lunch last year will continue to do so for the first few weeks of school. Families have to reapply every year to continue to receive this service. Families can apply using the EZSchoolPay site. You can also manage your student's lunch account in the same location.

Huntsville City Schools has partnered with EZSchoolPay. Register for EZSchoolPay

HCS cafeteria will also accept deposits in the form of cash and checks to add money to your student's account.

Our football team is working out after-school from 3:30 - 5:00. If your student is interested in joining the team, there is still time. Contact our athletic director, Robert Person, for more information.

Have you ever wanted to work at your child's school, but you are not a certified teacher. There are still opportunities for you. We have several positions we are looking to staff for the upcoming school year.

• Instructional Assistants (Special Education) - HCS
• General Assistant (PE, library, etc) - SPUR

If you are interested you can apply on the AL State Department of Education website. Please email Heather Bardwell, the principal at heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org if you are interested.

We are open Monday - Friday from 7:45 - 3:15. Feel free to call the office at 256-428-7720 or email us your questions. We are happy to assist you.

Heather Bardwell, Principal - heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org

Shannon Summer, Assistant Principal - shannon.summer@hsv-k12.org

Dora Monroe, Admin Assistant - dora.monroe@hsv-k12.org

Angela Shirley, Registrar - angela.shirley@hsv-k12.org

Erica Formby, Counselor - erica.formby@hsv-k12.org

Email: mtngapmiddleschool@gmail.com
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/mountain-gap-middle
Location: 821 Mtn Gap Rd Huntsville AL 35803
Phone: 256-428-7720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaingapp8