We are excited that 8th grade students at SGCMS will be going one to one with laptops. Parents of 8th grade students need to complete the SGCMS 8th Grade 1:1 Student Device Agreement using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUiVQyw8wVgywGm23kf1Mq_26ZV6LlJ5NFNQvIpqv6bk7NJg/viewform
Mrs. Jules Walker’s and Mrs. Anndrea Dyer’s sixth grade science classes practiced using the scientific method in the science lab to determine which brand of paper towel absorbed the most liquid.
Parents a new law requires that all students have a consent form on file before they can be treated by the school nurse. These forms were sent home today with your students. If you wish for your child to be treated by the school nurse should the need arise, please have your child return the form to their homeroom teacher next week.
SGCMS SCHOOL PICTURES
Fall pictures are next week. These are also the pictures that will be in the yearbook.
Thursday 8/15 - 7th and 8th grade
Friday 8/16 - 5th and 6th grade
Yearbook Info. . .
Hornet merchandise store is open through Friday. You can purchase from the link below. Also, Booster Club membership forms and yard sign order forms can be turned in to the school office. Forms are available at the office or from your coach. Deadline for Membership and Yard Sign orders is August 16.
https://sgcms2024.itemorder.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Consent for School Health Services
For more information click on the following link. https://5il.co/2t6b4
Click on the link to complete the form. https://5il.co/2t6ar
Students in Mrs. Byrd's science class completed a Skittles Lab today. The purpose of the assignment was to answer the question, "Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?" Students followed the scientific method to develop a hypothesis, calculate the percentage for each color, communicate the results in a bar graph and then analyze the results.
All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap booster shot and provide a copy of the TN Department of Health Certification of Immunization. This was due on the first day of school. This documentation needs to be turned in to the school nurse by the end of next week 8/16/24.
Tonight's booster club meeting has been changed to 6:30pm this evening. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria.
Due to the excessive heat, tonight's Meet the Hornets has been relocated to South Gibson County High School's gym. Athletes need to report to the high school gym area by 5:45PM. It will start at 6pm.
The SGCMS booster club online spirit store is now live. All purchases help support the athletics programs at South Gibson County Middle School. Please shop at the link below.
https://sgcms2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Just a reminder that our open house at the middle school is this Monday night.
6th and 7th grade will start out in their homerooms at 6:00 PM
8th grade will start out in their homerooms at 6:45 PM
5th grade will start out in the gym at 6:45 PM
You can now see your students schedule on the Parent Portal.
SGCMS Softball started off their year in Dresden with a jamboree going 3-0; defeating Camden 8-1, Dresden 19-1, Huntingdon 3-0.
-The pitching of Adelynn Lee, Kylie Tysor, Millee Prince, Stella Sanford, Ellie Webb, and Delaney Taylor along with the defense did a great job and limiting the other teams offense to virtually nothing the entire day.
⁃ Offensively the team was lead by Kenleigh Reece going 4-5 with 7rbi (including a 3 run homer), Acie Allen scoring 5 runs, Kylie Tysor and Adelynn Lee both went 3-5 with 3 rbi and Peyton Barrios going 3-5 with 2 rbi
⁃ Sgc will play again at home August 6th vs Lexington
Does your student love music? Come see Mr. Bateman at open house and sign them up for our awesome band program! All 6th through 8th grade students are welcome!
Tryouts for tennis (6th-8th grade) will be Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7th from 3:30-5:30 PM. Players will choose only 1 of those 2 dates to go to. Coach Escue will have a meeting in his room on Friday, August 2nd for players to indicate which tryout day they want to do. Players will need to bring their own racquet and drink to tryouts. An updated physical (completed in the past year) is required. Make up day will be Thursday, August 8th in the event of rain.
No cost evaluations for children by the Le Bonheur team!
Parental consent is required. Paperwork will be sent home.
For more information, click the link below.
https://www.growwelltn.org
South Gibson County Middle School's Open House will be held on 7/29.
6:00 PM - 6th grade and 7th grade
6:45 PM - 5th grade and 8th grade
Meal Application opens on July 19th.
Click the link below to apply online for Free & Reduced meals for the 2024-2025 school year.
https://gcssd.nlappscloud.com
If you have any questions, you may contact your local school or email Erica DuRall, Director of Food Services at duralle@gcssd.org
Parents - if you haven't already, please log into your parent portal account and complete the student registration for the 2024-2025 school year. This will ensure that your student has a schedule for the first day of school.