8th Grade Newsletter
April 29th - May 3rd
Snellville Middle School Athletics Tumbler Fundraiser
Assistant Principal's Notes
Parents,
During this semester, your child will get an opportunity to hear from SGHS Academies Administrators before they register for ninth grade classes. It is important for you to attend the rising ninth grade parent night (TBA at a later date). Also, your child can earn high school credit- Carnegie units for HS Physical Science and Enhanced Algebra. Your child must pass both semesters (without attending AAP or summer school) in order to be eligible for a Carnegie Unit. Be on the look out for additional information.
GMAS testing is after spring break- April 22-May 3,
Please make sure you are on Parent Portal so you can complete Carnegie Units when the time comes.
We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Respectfully,
Twanitta L Martin
Twanitta L Martin, PhD
Assistant Principal
PROMOTION TO 9TH GRADE CRITERIA
8th Grade Teacher Highlight
Ms. Dorsey is one of our wonderful 8th grade Social Studies teachers.
When you visit her classroom and see how she interacts with all her students, you will understand why she is an asset to SMS. Her lessons are engaging and relevant to keep our students engaged. I have seen and observed her showing genuine and sincere care for her students- which allows her positive relationships to develop with her students.
This is her first year with us and she comes with 20 plus years of experience in education.
Her favorite quote is: "Be yourself, everyone else is taken"
Fun Fact - One of her favorite candies is Sour Patch Kids.
CALENDAR DATES
APRIL
22nd - 24th - ELA Georgia Milestone
25th - 26th - Math Georgia Milestone
30th - Science Georgia Milestone
MAY
1st - Social Studies Georgia Milestone
2nd-3rd - Enhanced Algebra
22nd - Last Day Of School
27th - Memorial Day
8TH GRADE END OF SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS
8th Grade Algebra
Students will be taking the Georgia Milestone in math on April 25th and April 26th.
Enhanced 8th Grade Algebra
Students will be taking the Georgia Milestone in math on April 25th and April 26th.
English Language Arts
8th grade students will be taking the Georgia Milestones from Monday- Wednesday of next week. Please note that students must perform at the proficient or distinguished level to meet Georgia standards. Please have your student utilize the Milestones practice resources given to them on Friday as well as review resources in Google Classroom.
Science
Best wishes to all the students as they begin their GMAS Testing. In Physical Science class, students will have the opportunity to analyze and interpret data to explain the flow of energy during phase changes using heating/cooling curves. They will also have the chance to plan and conduct investigations to show the relationships among temperature, pressure, volume, and density of gases in closed systems. Good luck to all the students as they tackle these exciting challenges!
Social Studies
This week in Georgia History, students will continue preparing for the Social Studies Milestones Assessment. This portion of the Milestones will be administered on Wednesday, May 1st. Students should be studying nightly using the various resources provided in their teacher's Google Classroom.
Meet Your Administrative Team
Ms. Taylor
Main Office: 770-972-1530
Dr. Martin
Mr. Rhone
Meet Your Teachers
Mr. Collins
Mr. Aleksandar Racanovic
Mr. Irving
Mrs. Mclain
Ms. Bowen
Team Lead
Mr. Peavy
Ms. Carter
Ms. Grant
Ms. Thomas
Ms. Coates
8th Grade Math
Ms. Paulette Carter
8th Grade Science
paulette.carter@gcpsk12.orgMs. Wiggins
Ms. Rogers
Mrs. Dorsey
Ms. Sanford
Snellville Middle School Contact Information
Website: gcpsk12.org/snellvillems
Location: 3155 Pate Road, Snellville, GA, USA
Phone: 7709721530