December 14, 2018
Spelling Bee News!
Robotics News!
Click here to RSVP for the December All Pro Dad event.
PTSA - Winter Party News!
Cafeteria News!
Talent Show News!
Flu Info From GCPS!
The 2018-19 flu season has begun and Georgia is experiencing higher levels of flu than anticipated for this time of year. Experts from the CDC recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. And, although the flu can't prevent every case of flu, it can protect you from more severe illness. It's not too late to get a flu shot; so consider getting a shot for yourself and your family members, especially those with asthma and other chronic illnesses. Health officials encourage families to take precautions to limit the spread of illness, including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home and keeping ill children home when flu-like and other cold symptoms appear.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, please contact your physician or health clinic for recommendations. The flu may last 7-10 days. If your child has a fever, they must be kept home. They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school. Please refer to this Healthy Habits link for tips on flu prevention. If you have questions about the flu or flu prevention, you may also contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-339-4260.
We appreciate your efforts in helping us keep our students and staff well and healthy!
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See Something, Send Something!
The Georgia Department of Public Safety, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, have led efforts to implement the "See Something, Send Something" system in Georgia. This app provides a mechanism for citizens to help keep our cities safe by assisting law enforcement by immediately making reports of criminal or suspicious activity.
Georgia is the 10th state to participate in "See Something, Send Something." The service is already available in Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Please contact Officer Woytek here at Five Forks with any questions.
Local Events!
MyPayments Plus Info!
Safety and Security!
Count Me In Award!
Progress Reports!
Student Info Undates!
Recycling News!
Clinic!
Media Center!
Art Room!
Parents/Guardians,
Check out the FFMS Counseling Department's website for the community resources, tutoring list, suicide prevention resources (including parent discussion guide for watching TV shows with sensitive content), digital citizenship, and much more.
We Are Smoke Free!
Help Sessions!
Car Riders!
Attention, Business Owners!
Dates to Remember!
12/15 - Saturday Opportunity School, 9:00 - 11:00 am
12/15 - Robotics Tournament, Berkmar HS, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
12/15 - FFMS Basketball vs Grace Snell, BHS Gold Gym, 9:00 am
12/18 - All Pro Dad Event, Cafeteria, 7:30 am
12/18 - 6th Grade Chorus Winter Concert, Gym, 6:00 pm
12/19 - Schoolwide Final Exams, 1st and 2nd Periods
12/20 - Schoolwide Final Exams, 3rd and 4th Periods
12/20 - Homeroom Class Winter Parties, 3:15 pm
12/21 - Winter Break - No School (through January 2nd)
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