Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents,
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Thank you to all the parents/guardians that were able to make our student-led conferences. The students did an excellent job sharing their successes, areas of growth, and goals for the remainder of the year. The students truly benefit from this opportunity.
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Next week we will start taking interim assessments. Please encourage your student to review as this assessment covers material from the beginning of the semester. The teachers use this assessment to determine areas each student needs to work on in addition to providing students feedback on their current progress. We will be taking the Milestone State Assessments after spring break, and this interim will help everyone understand what our students need to reach mastery. It is important that all of us work together for our students’ achievement, and you are a vital part of the team.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Lesley Acree Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
770-736-4465
Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents,
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Thank you to all the parents/guardians that were able to make our student-led conferences. The students did an excellent job sharing their successes, areas of growth, and goals for the remainder of the year. The students truly benefit from this opportunity.
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Next week we will start taking interim assessments. Please encourage your student to review as this assessment covers material from the beginning of the semester. The teachers use this assessment to determine areas each student needs to work on in addition to providing students feedback on their current progress. We will be taking the Milestone State Assessments after spring break, and this interim will help everyone understand what our students need to reach mastery. It is important that all of us work together for our students’ achievement, and you are a vital part of the team.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Lesley Acree Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
770-736-4465
Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents,
​
Thank you to all the parents/guardians that were able to make our student-led conferences. The students did an excellent job sharing their successes, areas of growth, and goals for the remainder of the year. The students truly benefit from this opportunity.
​
Next week we will start taking interim assessments. Please encourage your student to review as this assessment covers material from the beginning of the semester. The teachers use this assessment to determine areas each student needs to work on in addition to providing students feedback on their current progress. We will be taking the Milestone State Assessments after spring break, and this interim will help everyone understand what our students need to reach mastery. It is important that all of us work together for our students’ achievement, and you are a vital part of the team.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
​
Lesley Acree Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
770-736-4465
Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents,
​
Thank you to all the parents/guardians that were able to make our student-led conferences. The students did an excellent job sharing their successes, areas of growth, and goals for the remainder of the year. The students truly benefit from this opportunity.
​
Next week we will start taking interim assessments. Please encourage your student to review as this assessment covers material from the beginning of the semester. The teachers use this assessment to determine areas each student needs to work on in addition to providing students feedback on their current progress. We will be taking the Milestone State Assessments after spring break, and this interim will help everyone understand what our students need to reach mastery. It is important that all of us work together for our students’ achievement, and you are a vital part of the team.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
​
Lesley Acree Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
770-736-4465
Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents,
​
Thank you to all the parents/guardians that were able to make our student-led conferences. The students did an excellent job sharing their successes, areas of growth, and goals for the remainder of the year. The students truly benefit from this opportunity.
​
Next week we will start taking interim assessments. Please encourage your student to review as this assessment covers material from the beginning of the semester. The teachers use this assessment to determine areas each student needs to work on in addition to providing students feedback on their current progress. We will be taking the Milestone State Assessments after spring break, and this interim will help everyone understand what our students need to reach mastery. It is important that all of us work together for our students’ achievement, and you are a vital part of the team.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
​
Lesley Acree Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
770-736-4465
Jennifer Vaughn
7th Grade Assistant Principal
The month of March is packed with exciting events for students!
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Thursday, March 12th is our PBIS celebration. Students will be able to redeem their Star Bucks to participate in a social event and enjoy a 'walking taco'!
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Thursday, March 12 - Thursday, March 19th is interim testing. Interim assessments mark the halfway point in the semester. Students will be able to show what they've learned since returning from winter break and teachers will use that data to make adjustments to instruction, as needed.
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Friday, March 20th is Career Day. Students will participate in a career fair to learn more about exciting new careers.
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Friday, March 27th is SMS Fun Day! For $10 students can participate in carnival-style games, prizes, and concessions. Proceeds will benefit both Relay for Life and the Aimee Copeland Foundation. All payments must be made on MyPaymentsPlus.
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Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd is SPRING BREAK!
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Ms. Jennifer Vaughn
7th Grade Assistant Principal
770-344-3879
Testing Corner
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Standardized Testing Information
Students will have opportunities to practice for the GMAS- Georgia Milestones Assessment System in class and at home.
Here are some parent resources from the GaDoE –Georgia Department of Education website:
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Georgia Milestones EOG & EOC
Middle School Schedule Spring 2020
All grades will take ELA and Math
8th grade will take ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
April 9 - 14, 2020 6th grade Math & ELA
April 15 - 21, 2020 7th grade Math & ELA
April 22 - 28, 2020 8th grade ELA, SS, & 8th grade Algebra
GMAS EOC - Online
April 29 - 30, 202 - Algebra I
May 4 - 5, 2020 - HS Physical Science
Dr. Twanitta L. Martin
8th Grade Administrator
Standardized Testing Coordinator- CogAT, PSAT, Milestones
Title IX Coordinator
Snellville Middle School
3155 Pate Road Snellville, GA 30078
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770-972-1530
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Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
6th Grade Parents,
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Welcome to SMS! We are excited about this year and partnering with you for your student’s success. The students started their new Connections schedule on Tuesday, August 13th. Students will have 2 Connections classes in the fall and 2 in the spring. Other than Band, Orchestra and Chorus, the classes are randomly selected. The students were able to hear about the classes and ways to get involved at the school in a pep rally on Monday.
Curriculum Night is Tuesday, August 20th. Join us in the gym to meet the Connections teachers at 6:00. At 6:30, parents/guardians will go to the homeroom teacher’s class to meet with the remaining content teachers. It is important to us to keep you informed about your child’s education. Be sure to contact your child’s teacher if you are unable to attend. There are many resources on the eCLASS course pages. Each day the students should spend 20 minutes reading as well as time practicing their math skills. Regular practice will lead to great gains this year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. This is going to be a wonderful year at Snellville Middle.
Lesley Grimes
6th Grade and Connections Assistant Principal
Lesley_Grimes@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
770-736-4465
Jennifer Vaughn
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Welcome Back!
Teachers have been working diligently to ensure a fantastic school opening. Our students have engaged in homeroom activities about what it means to be Respectful, Responsible and Ready. Students have also taken the District Assessment Pre-Test which will be used to help teachers develop engaging, purposeful, and rigorous lessons. It has been a busy two weeks!
There is great energy throughout the seventh grade! Our students have a clear understanding that they are the reason we are here. It is important that they know we care about their success. Parents, we value your opinion and look forward to your support during the 2019-2020 school year.
Thank you for joining us for Open House and I look forward to seeing you at Curriculum Night.
Snellville Middle School Comets have returned…… Respectful, Responsible and Ready to learn!
Regards,
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Ms. Jennifer Vaughn
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Jennifer Vaughn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
770-344-3879
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.
August 19 - 25, 2019
Weekly Calendar
Dr. Twanitta L. Martin
8th Grade Assistant Principal,
Testing, Special Education
Welcome 8th grade Comets
I hope you and your child(ren) enjoyed your summer and are relaxed and recharged for this new school year. I am delighted to be the 8th grade administrator. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education and look forward to working with you and your child(ren) this year.
Your child will begin working on Junior Achievement activities to prepare them for their upcoming trip to JA Finance Park at Discovery HS. Each homeroom has an assigned date to attend. The dates for SMS are September 4-6, 2019. 8th graders are Ready, Respectful and Responsible.
Thanks for your commitment to the South Gwinnett Cluster and Snellville Middle School. I eagerly look forward to working with you and your child(ren). Please do not hesitate to call me at 770-736-4471, or email me at Twanitta_pouncey@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Dr. Twanitta L. Martin
8th Grade Administrator
Special Education Administrator/504 Coordinator/SST Coordinator
Testing Coordinator- CogAT, PSAT, Milestones
Title IX Coordinator
Testing Corner
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Testing Information
8th grade students will participate in the 2019 administration of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) which measures students’ verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning abilities. The administration will be delivered as follows:
Monday, Sept. 9- Verbal Battery
Tuesday, Sept. 10-Quantiative Battery
Wednesday, Sept. 11- Nonverbal Battery
Make- up session will be held Thursday – Friday, Sept. 12-13, 2019.
A parent letter will be sent home the week of Sept. 2, 2019.
Future Testing Date:
PSAT October 16, 2019.
Dr. Twanitta L. Martin
8th Grade Administrator
Standardized Testing Coordinator- CogAT, PSAT, Milestones
Title IX Coordinator
