May 10, 2019
Principal News!
We are gearing up for the end of another great year at Five Forks, but I'd like to remind you of a few things that will help make for a smooth ending.
1. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 22nd, and yes, our students will take final exams on the last two days. Please help us by having students here and ready to do their best.
2. Students may not take anything home on the bus on the very last day of school other than small items like a purse, or small bag. (No backpacks, instruments, etc.) Once the last students are dropped off, the buses are returned directly to the GCPS district lots for the summer.
3. If your child takes medication that is in the clinic, please make arrangements with our Clinic Clerk, Kseniya Burns, to pick it up. Any medication left in the clinic will be disposed of by our School Resource Officer.
4. Please encourage your child to do their very best and finish strong -- with their academics and their behavior.
5. Breathe --- This is a busy time for all of us, but we sure are glad that you've been our partner this school year!
Thank you and enjoy your summer!
Christine Douthart
Principal
PTSA News!
Final Exams!
Yearbooks - Limited Supply!
8th Grade News!
Here's a link to important events for Rising 9th Graders to BHS. For other Rising 9th Grade information about sports, auditions, etc., refer to the "Rising 9th Graders Information" link on the right-hand side of the front page of the FFMS website.
PLEASE NOTE: Any parents making changes to rising 9th grade schedules need to return Course Verification sheets to Brookwood High School by May 31st. No course changes will be made after this date.
On Wednesday, May 8th, your child received his/her Carnegie Unit Acceptance Form in Homeroom. Please review this form with your child as soon as possible. All forms MUST be returned to your child's Homeroom teacher by Friday, May 24th. Forms WILL NOT be accepted after that date.
Brookwood High School will host a Carnegie Unit Information Session on Monday, May 20th at 6:00 pm in the Commons. Please be sure to attend this meeting if you have any questions regarding the Carnegie Unit for your child's courses. The following courses are eligible for Carnegie Units: Algebra I, Accelerated Algebra I, Accelerated Geometry, High School Physical Science, Biology, Spanish I, Foundations of Engineering. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Bahr or call her at 770-972-1506.
Clinic News!
If your child has any medication in the FFMS Clinic (prescription and/or over-the-counter), it will need to be picked up by noon on Friday, May 24th. Medication may not be given to your child to take home but must be picked up and signed out by a parent/guardian. Any medication not picked up by May 24th is required to be disposed of by our School Resource Officer. Thank you for your assistance.
Immunization Requirements!
Brookwood Basketball Summer Camp!
Think Before You Post!
GCPS has kicked off a campaign called "Think Before You Post" to raise awareness about the ways to stay safe online and the consequences of posting inappropriate things online. Parents will receive emails today and tomorrow with more specific information, and we will continue to send information throughout the rest of the school year. Click this link to get more info about these topics.
Local Events!
My Payments Plus!
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!
Dates to Remember!
5/10 - Relay for Life, 5:00 pm, Gwinnett Fairgrounds
5/10 - PTSA General Meeting, 6:00 pm, Blacktop
5/10 - Spring Band Concerts - 6th - 8th, 6:00 pm, Blacktop
5/14 - Connections Final Exams
5/15 - 6th Grade Bronco Day
5/16 - Connections Final Exams
5/17 - 7th Grade Bronco Day
5/17 - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Chorus Spring Show, 6:30 pm, Gym
5/18 - Saturday Opportunity School, 9:00 - 11:00 am
5/20 - 8th Grade Celebration
5/21 - Final Exams - 1st and 2nd Periods
5/22 - Final Exams - 3rd and 4th Periods
5/22 - Last Day of School
5/29 - Rising 6th Grade SummerFest (through 30th)
6/24 - Summer Literacy Institute, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Crews MS (through 6/27)
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