Swann Lion Times
Your Weekly Update about our Lion Pride!
8th Grade EL
8th Grade Field Trip
6th Grade Math
What Our Lions Are Learning
In 7th grade, our Lions are studying about behavior and genetics in genetics in Science, expressions and equations in Math, talking about the beginnings of the Cold War in Social Studies, and working on theme in their mystery unit in ELA.
In 8th grade, our Lions are learning about the New Deal and the beginning of WWII in Social Studies, working on their science fiction unit in ELA, studying infectious diseases in Science, and working with geometry in Math.
See if your Lion can tell you about the activities they've done to master their standards!
Engage with ELA at Home!
Math Moments
In addition to practicing their core math skills, all our students benefit from seeing how math relates to their everyday lives. Look over the following suggestions and try the ones you think would be most applicable to your students!
STEM Stories
Noticias de Spanish Immersion
Orchestra
Physics
Art
Encore Corner
Character Trait of the Month
Athletics
Go Lions!
Congratulations to all our Spring athletes!
Baseball/Softball
3/20 SE Middle @ SE Middle
Track
3/22 Penn-Griffin @ Page
See the website here for more information about Lion Athletics.
Announcements
7th Grade Advanced Math Placement Criteria
As registration for seventh grade approaches, you and your child will be making decisions about enrolling in seventh grade math courses. In seventh grade there are three math courses available:
- Math 7: a rigorous math course that is on-grade-level
Advanced Math Course Options:
- Accelerated Math 7: a rigorous advanced math course that prepares students to take the first high school math course, called NC Math 1, in 8th grade.
- NC Math 1: the first high school math course.
Your student received a letter this week with information to help you make these decisions. Be sure to ask them about it! If you have questions, please reach out to your students math teacher.
Early Pick Up Reminder
Support Our Teachers!
Swann Swag
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Join the PTA Today!
Swann is a proud PTA school! Click below to join our PTA as a parent, student, community, or staff member. If you are interested in serving on the Board, let us know and we will put you in touch with the current PTSA reps! School is better when we work together!
Volunteering
We are excited to welcome Swann's family and friends back into the school this year!
1. Register as a GCS volunteer here.
2. Fill out the interest form for volunteers, and we will call you or email you when opportunities arise.
3/23 ELA Interims
3/28 Math Interims
3/30 8th grade Science Interim
3/30 End of Q3
3/31 Teacher Workday
4/7-4/12 Spring Break
4/13-14 Teacher Workdays
4/20-21 NWEA Spring Tests
5/9-11 Frozen Performances @ 7pm
5/26 Math EOG, 8th grade Math 1 EOC, Math 2 Final Exam
5/29 Memorial Day Holiday
5/31 Reading EOG
6/2 Science 8th grade EOG and Math 1 for 7th grade
Keep in Touch!
Email: boccim@gcsnc.com
Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/site/default.aspx?DomainID=114
Location: 811 Cypress St, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA
Phone: 336-370-8100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swannlions
Twitter: @swannmiddle