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Classroom Lessons

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Our 6th grade students were able to finish our lesson on What is Success? Students learned what it means to have a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Students were assessed on their mindset towards school and then encouraged to develop a growth mindset. This activity can be summed up with a quote from Tim Duncan, "Good. Better. Best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better, and your better is best."

 

This month we were happy to spend time with our 7th Grade students. We made peanut butter & jelly (PB&J) sandwiches! Students made PB&J sandwiches and wrote the instructions on how to make them. Our students then had to explain how to make a PB&J sandwich to a person from a foreign country. Our students quickly discovered how easily they made assumptions about someone else’s knowledge versus their own. The experience was an ideal segue into helping our students learn about stereotypes and their personal identity.

Lastly, we spent time familiarizing our 8th grade students with the format and content of the PSAT 8/9 during their classroom guidance lessons.  Our 8th graders appreciated the insight and felt more confident when they took the exam on October 25th.

 

We are two months away from the end of first semester, so it is important that we encourage students to ensure that they are giving maximum effort and embracing the challenges of middle school to ensure their success.

 

Ms. Robin Butler

7th & 8th Grade School Counselor

 

Ms. Aneisha Christie
6th & 7th Grade School Counselor

Share the Good News!

 

Each year our parents, students and teachers have the privilege of spreading the good news about Snellville Middle School.  Faculty and Staff are stopped frequently by parents (and grandparents) who are proud their children attend our school.  There are only a few times in the school year when we can share our thoughts and be counted.  Within the last year, our school has been recognized by the state of Georgia and the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals for outstanding academic progress and achievement. Our expectations for our students to be leaders in and outside of the classroom, our high academic and behavioral expectations coupled with caring and committed teachers is the foundation of our drive for excellence.

 

A few SMS Highlights and “Bragging” points:

  • 100% of our 8th graders enrolled in the High School Biology course achieved Distinguished; Outranking 8th & 9th graders in Biology across our entire district!

  • Our school was recognized by the GASSP as a Distinguished Break-Out Middle School for student academic achievement and progress.

  • Leading middle school Junior Leadership Corps program in the district.

  • Conducted over 300 student-led conferences to help students become responsible leaders in their education and practice 21st Century soft-skills for College and the Workplace.

  • 75% - 80% of our 8th grade students are currently taking at least one High School course and able to receive high school credit upon successful completion.

  • Over 1/3 of our student population participates in the Fine Arts department

  • Over 2/3’s of our student population participates in both Fine Arts and/or Student Leadership organizations

 

Parents, we need YOU to share the good news about what is happening at Snellville Middle! I want to thank all of our parents who continuously share in the community all of the great work that is happening at SMS.

 

Remember, we have to tell our own story and not allow others to tell it for us!  Our positive school recognition in the district and state continues to climb because of your support!

 

Please take the time to show your support and complete BOTH the district and state surveys:

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District Survey

Log onto the GCPS Parent Portal and once you are logged in to check your child’s grades, the parent survey will pop-up in the window for you to participate in the survey.

 

OR

 

Stop by our Parent Center and log onto our school computers to take the brief survey.

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State Survey

After you click on the link below, a drop-down menu will appear and choose GWINNETT COUNTY and then choose SNELLVILLE MIDDLE to take the survey.

 

The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below and will be available beginning October 2nd.

Georgia Parent Survey:   http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

Reminder about Student Deliveries

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Please remember that, as stated in the Student Agenda, the front office does not accept items for delivery.

 

This includes PE clothes, athletic clothing/shoes, uniforms, projects, cell phones, homework, instruments, books, cupcakes, balloons, flowers or any outside food. 

 

This is part of our COMETS Be Ready, Be Responsible program and will limit the interruptions during academic time.

October 30 - November 5, 2017
Weekly Calendar

A Salute to Our Veterans!

 

Please join us as we celebrate our Snellville Middle School

parents, grandparents, close family members, and our faculty and staff who are Veterans.

 

Friday, November 10th

8:00am – 8:45am

Continental breakfast

 

Please RSVP by November 1st to

Patti Blount at 770-736-4446

patti_blount@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Lost and Found

 

Lost and Found is piling up!      If your child is missing clothing, shoes, jackets, etc… please remind them to get a pass from a teacher then go to the Lost and Found in the New Gym.     If your child has misplaced their glasses our clinic has a nice selection of eyeglasses waiting to be reunited with their owner.     Unclaimed Lost and Found items are donated to local charities on a regular basis so don’t delay, come claim today.

Check It Out...At the Library

 

Check out this upcoming event at the Snellville Branch of the Gwinnett Public Library:

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  • Mini-Golf Tournament, October 30th and 31st, 5-6 pm.  Putt-putt around in costume. (Teens)

Kroger Community Rewards partners with Snellville Middle School!

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Link your Kroger Plus card to Snellville Middle School using www.krogercommunityrewards.com.  Enroll today and select Snellville Middle School!  By linking your Kroger Plus card to Snellville Middle, you will help our students benefit from these Kroger Community Rewards!

Stay Informed with the Parent Portal

 

If you are not already on the Parent Portal please stop by the office and sign up.   This awesome resource allows you to track your child's grades and attendance in real time from any computer.  

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