September 18, 2020
Principal News!
Hello Five Forks Families,
Just a reminder that on the GCPS survey where you selected digital learning or in-person learning, you were asked to make the commitment for the semester. At this time, we have worked hard to ensure that those students who selected in-person learning are placed in classrooms which allow us to maximize space and support social distancing and reduced class sizes. When parents want to make changes, this greatly impacts our ability to maintain classrooms with lower numbers of students. With that being said, for those who have chosen in-person learning, we are counting on your child to be here every day. Students will not be allowed to go digital for any reason that has not been approved by an administrator. Our teachers are working so very hard to support students and your help with these matters is greatly appreciated.
I am so incredibly happy to serve the wonderful students and staff of Five Forks!
I appreciate your support!
Christine Douthart
Astrobutler Reaches Top 5!
7th Grade Immunizations Due Now!
Click here for information from GCPS about the state-mandated immunization requirements for students beginning the 7th Grade. If you have been contacted by Five Forks Middle School about the need for an updated Georgia Form 3231 for your child, it is past due and must be submitted to Five Forks for state compliance. We appreciate your cooperation.
Media Center News!
Please help our Media Center! In addition to "Boxtops for Education," we collect caps and number/code labels from cartons and cases of all Coca-Cola products! You can turn them in at the school's main office anytime or have your child deliver them to the Media Center. Thanks for your support!
Also, if your child has a Media Center book(s) from last year, even from their elementary school, please bring them to the main office or Media Center so that your child's record can be cleared. We have many overdue books from the spring, so please help us get them returned.
Reflections Contest 2020!
It's time to see what you can create for the PTA Reflections cultural arts competition. This year's Reflections theme is: I Matter Because...
Show why you matter through art, a poem or story, photography, a short film, a song, or an original dance.
Creative pieces are due early October. Exact date will be sent out soon. You can enter as many pieces as you would like. Click here for Rules and Entry Form. If you have any questions, please contact our Reflections Chairperson, Theresa Dopson, at 678-230-5112 or dopsontheresa@gmail.com. We can't wait to see what you create!
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Counselor Information!
Parents/Guardians,
Check out the FFMS Counseling Department's website for community resources, tutoring list, suicide prevention resources (including parent discussion guide for watching TV shows with sensitive content), digital citizenship, and much more. Get all the info below!
Parent Conferences!
Please note that In-Person car riders will be dismissed at 1:25 pm and bus riders will be dropped off at their stops between 1:30 and 2:15 pm.
Digital Learner Support and Parent Resources!
Brookwood and Community Happenings!
Please scroll down to the links on the front page of our website to check out some of the current happenings at Brookwood High School and throughout our Community that may relate to middle schoolers or be of interest to our Five Forks families.
Brookwood Alumni and Parents, please check the link for their customized brick project for the school campus!
Count Me In Award!
Recycling News!
We also collect and recycle any size, any brand of dried-out/used markers. The Crayola Company has a wonderful recycling program and will even pay for shipping to their recycling facility. Just bring them to the front office and leave them for our amazing Art Teacher, Ms. Birmingham. Thanks for helping out!
GCPS News Online!
Covid - School News You Can Use!
Covid 19 Daily Checklist and Case Reporting and Communication. Thank you for helping us keep Five Forks safe every day!
Vaping Informational Resources!
Dates to Remember!
10/08 - Fall Break - Student/Staff Holiday
10/09 - Fall Break - Student/Staff Holiday
10/12 - Fall Break - Student Holiday
10/21 - Early Release at 1:25 pm for Parent Conferences
10/22 - Early Release at 1:25 pm for Parent Conferences
Five Forks Middle School
Email: five_forks_middle@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: fiveforksmiddleschool.org
Location: 3250 River Drive Southwest, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 770-972-1506
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuckyConnects
Twitter: @BuckyConnects