8th Grade Newsletter
May 6th - May 10th
Assistant Principal's Notes
Parents,
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.
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
SPIRIT WEEK
Let's celebrate Snellville Middle School Faculty, Staff, and Students throughout the week.
COLOR RUN
Are you ready to experience the most thrilling event to end this school year? Get ready to have a blast at our 1st annual Color Run, happening at Snellville Middle School next week! You don't want to miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your running/walking skills while getting covered in vibrant colors. The best part? You can purchase your tickets on MPP for just $15! So, let's get ready to have some fun and go home feeling refreshed and energized. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience that you'll cherish for years to come!
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
MAY
1st - Social Studies Georgia Milestone
2nd-3rd - Enhanced Algebra
20th-21st Finals in all subjects
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
This week in ELA, students will continue working in Reading Groups as they read, "The House on Mango Street." Please be advised that students have a reading schedule that they have to adhere to each week. Lastly, ELA Final Exams will take place May 20 and May 21.
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