Knightly News: EXCEL
Week of March 21st: 4 day week for students
March Madness--Finish Strong!
The Madness of March is here and full force. Some lessons we can take from this basketball season:
You can’t do it alone: Every once in a while, you’ll have what they call a “Cinderella” team in college basketball. A Cinderella is a team that greatly exceeds expectations. Back in 2011, 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) made the tournament without winning their conference tournament and became the first team to go from the First Four (play-in game) all the way to the Final Four. How did they do it? Superstars? Nope. They had a team who believed in each other, knew their individual roles, and played as one. This should be a goal of our SGMS team as well. It takes all of us to partner together to not only create a Culture of Excellence but to ensure each child grows and achieves.
Gotta be prepared: You may not be involved in long practices or spend hours watching film, but when it comes to success you have to be prepared throughout each step of the process. Just as a coach holds his team accountable after every game, as a SGMS stakeholder or leader we need to find ways to make sure every child is engaged and ready to accomplish all tasks they are presented to the best of their ability.
As teachers, school support staff, leaders, we want to create excitement, hope and success in our classes. IT'S SGMS WHERE WE CREATE A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE!
Is your child set up for success?
Athletic Information
- Tuesday-3/22—Baseball/Softball vs Western @ SGMS—4:45PM
- Wednesday-3/23—Track & Field vs Allen @ Smith HS—445PM
Come out and support our KNIGHTS!!
2022 BOND Information: IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!
To address the mounting facilities needs for our aging and outdated Guilford County public schools, a $1.7 billion bond referendum as well as a proposal for a quarter-cent sales and use tax, will be included on the ballot during the May 2022 primary election. The bond will allow for the implementation of a significant portion of our master facilities plan, including the construction of new schools, the rebuilding of existing schools on their current sites, full renovations of school sites, a major investment in safety and technology upgrades for all schools, and major repairs to schools with failing roofs, heat, air conditioning, and plumbing.20. Why should you vote for the bond:
You will be:
- Investing in Schools & Students
- Helping provide schools with Health & Safety Upgrades
- Helping create improved Student Learning Environments
- Investing in Guilford County Schools Now, When It’s Needed
REMINDER CELL PHONES and Air Pods/headphones ARE NOT TO BE OUT OR ON DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! THEY MUST STAY OFF AND IN THE BOOKBAG IF THEY CHOOSE TO BRING TO SCHOOL.
Please note videoing, taking pictures and posting of students or staff violates the Code of Conduct. Please ensure your child is not at risk of consequences for these choices. Social media accounts with school related posts are being reported to law enforcement for posting so please be sure your child is using technology for good not harm
Great ways SGMS Knights show awareness during Say Something Week — Prevent Violence or Suicide
SGMS COUNSELORS:
Joshua Lockett-locketj@gcsnc.com: Grade 6 and Maholic Walsh teams- Tonya Graham-grahamt2@gcsnc.com: Grade 8 and Nelson team-
Academically Gifted Information
Guilford Partners for the Advanced of Gifted Education (PAGE) is a non-profit organization supporting our community’s brightest young minds with strong advocacy for the advancement of appropriate programming for academically gifted students. The organization provides the tools to engage and empower all those involved with gifted children, thereby building tomorrow’s leaders today. The organization is restructuring and is currently offering free members to educators and families. To accept your free membership, simply respond to this form:
https://forms.gle/ZUA58GT4X7MsRZtv7
If you have any questions please reach out to our Team for Academically Gifted chair:
Becky Hines: hinesr@gcsnc.com
Calendar info: Subject to change but will give you an idea of things to come
March 21st: ELA Grades 6-8 Interim
March 22nd: Math 6 & 8 Interim; Baseball/Softball vs Western @ SGMS
March 23rd Track vs Allen @ Smith
March 24th: End of 3rd quarter
March 25th: Teacher Workday-Students are out
March 28th: Baseball/Softbal vs JMS at JMS
March 30th: Track vs JMS @ JMS
April 6, 7 and 8: 3rd quarter awards days 8, 7, 6 parents may join virtually
April 7th: Title 1 Family Fun Night 5:30-7:30 on SGMS football field; Baseball/Softball vs AJP@SGMS
April 15th -April 22nd Students out (4/15-Holiday, 4/18-4/21 Spring Break and 4/22 Teacher Workday)
April 29th: Tentative 7th grade field trip-info to come
May 3rd: Tentative 6th grade enrichment trip
May 5th: Cultural day event during school hours-more info to come
May 12th: Band and Chorus spring concert-more info to come
May 13th-Computers no longer go home to be ready for testing online
May 20th-June 3rd EOG Testing Window
June 1st 6th and 7th grade EOY awards (12:15-7th; 2:00-6th)
June 2nd 8th grade Celebration of Excellence 9 am and Tentative 8th grade Formal 6 pm-8pm
June 3rd: Last day of school
Attendance Matters--Compulsory Attendance Law in North Carolina states that all children AGES 7-16 must attend school
Our School Social Worker will be following up on all Tier 2 and 3 attendance please ensure your child is at school when they are well.
Last quarter: Pope, Brown, Kane and Groff had the highest % of attendance for their homerooms at 94% or higher. Who will have the highest % for Quarter 3?
SGMS ADMINISTRATION:
Our administrative team is available to assist with any and all SGMS questions or concerns. You may reach us at 336-674-4266 or by email. We love your partnership please reach out if you have suggestions or shout outs for our amazing staff.
Lorie Rainey, Assistant Principal-raineyl@gcsnc.com (students with last names G-O)
James Moore, Assistant Principal-moorej5@gcsnc.com (students with last names A-F)