Damian Powell
7th Grade Assistant Principal

and Athletics Administrator
 

7th Grade Update

 

We are all about the business of teaching and learning in 7th Grade. Our students are doing some amazing things in their core classes.

 

Language Arts students are reading the coming of age book, "The Outsiders," by S.E. Hinton. Students can easily relate to the adolescent adventures of the main character, Ponyboy Curtis, who is both a good student and runs track. Be sure to ask your child about the big ideas and themes of this iconic classic.

 

Math students are learning about probability using manipulatives like dice, spinners, playing cards and coins to simulate real-life scenarios and write probability statements. They are even predicting different outfit combinations based on their wardrobes as a creative way to analyze and interpret data to explain probability.

 

In 7th Grade Social Studies, students will be completing a Project Based Learning unit during which they will research the impact of government stability on the standard of living across Africa.  Students will organize their own Non-Governmental Organization that will work in Nigeria, Kenya, or South Africa to raise the standard of living for the citizens of those countries.

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Lastly, our 7th grade Science field trip to Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is coming up on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Teachers will hand out permission slips next week. The trip will cost $17.00 per student and they can sign up for the trip between Feb.19th-23rd on My Payments Plus. Our Comets will go on a guided walk in the forest and explore local flora and fauna. Students also sharpen their classification skills by observing skulls from various classes of Georgia animals. Additionally, they will learn to classify native trees using a dichotomous key and engage in discussion that will focus on the impact of exotic and invasive plants.

 

Athletics Update

 

The Snellville Middle Comets have had a banner Basketball and Cheer season! Both basketball teams fully exemplify teamwork, grit and tenacity. Our boys made it to the first round of the playoffs. Our girls advanced to the Eastern Division Championship with a record of 15-0 and soundly defeated McConnell Middle School with a score of 34 - 15.  Now we are off to the County Championship! We will play Pinckneyville for the County Championship on Thursday, February 15th at 5:30 pm at Brookwood High School. Go COMETS!!

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Damian Powell

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Damian_Powell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

770-736-4469

Corine Warren

8th Grade Assistant Principal

 

Dear Eighth Grade Parents,

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Second semester has gotten off to a great start, and 8th grade is working hard to finish the school year strong.  We have a great deal of events and activities that are scheduled, so please keep your eyes open for upcoming events.

 

Ninth grade registration, for current eighth graders, will begin next week.  Your student will receive a registration form from his/her homeroom teacher next week.  Upon receiving the registration form, please review it with your student and return it to SMS on or before February 16, 2018.

 

As always, thank you for your support and please continue to encourage your student to adhere to our school-wide expectations (both academic and behavioral). We want to make sure that our students finish the school year strong.  As it is important to begin the school year strong, it is just as important to finish with great academic work and positive attitudes. Additionally, remember to track your student’s academic progress by logging on to the Parent Portal.  

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions/concerns regarding your student. 

 

Corine Warren-McIntosh

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8th Grade Assistant Principal

Corine_O_Warren@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

770-736-4471

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Dr. Twanitta L. Pouncey

Assistant Principal,

Testing, Special Education

 

Dear Parents,

 

Parents, thank you for attending our Annual Social Studies Night. Our teachers worked very hard to provide useful information and resources to you so can support your child in social studies at home.  We have one more content Parent workshop so please put it on your calendar.

March 6, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. STEAM Night

 

Parents be mindful that we have District Assessments the first week of March.  Milestones will begin April 11, 2018.

 

Please don’t hesitate to call me at 770-736-4455, or email me at Twanitta_pouncey@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Dr. Twanitta L. Pouncey

Luevenia Holloway

Assistant Principal,
Student Management, Connections

 

Greetings,

 

Let’s show that Comet Pride….

 

Our Comet intramural soccer team will host a scrimmage against Duluth Middle School on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The first game will begin at 10:00 am.

 

The award winning Snellville Middle School JLC Color Guard will be leading the Pledge of Allegiance and posting the at the next Snellville City Council meeting on February 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm.

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Luevenia Holloway

Connections Assistant Principal

Luevenia_Holloway@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

770-344-3879