Mrs. Jules Walker and Mrs. Anndrea Dyer’s classes experimented in the science lab on heat transfer with marshmallows. Students investigated by using conduction, convection, and radiation.
Mr. Dallas Brooks, of Wing Aviation, spoke to 8th grade Career Awareness students about his career in drone technology. Mr. Brooks is the father of 8th grade student, Austin Brooks. His background includes retiring from the United States Airforce, where he worked as an Air Traffic Controller, and many other exciting jobs involving security of our nation. He now works as the Aviation Regulatory Lead for Wing Aviation that is working to do drone deliveries for Wal-Mart company.
Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Career Exploration classes were visited by Mr. Jacob Kemker, who works as a Corrections Officer in Bedford County, TN. Mr. Kemker is the father of 8th grader, McKay Kemker. He took time to speak to students about his exciting and challenging career in law enforcement, corrections, and safety.
SGCMS HOMECOMING DANCE
Saturday, Sept. 14
5-6th grades 4:00-6:00
7-8th grade 7:00-9:00
Complete link to pre-register. See SGCMS Booster Club FB page for additional details.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6c8IJqohLytPltkmTRfgyMtmsZRA9Rs7T40s8PqfEnmMcGw/viewform
Our World's Finest Chocolate sale begins today. Permission forms with the sale information were sent home Friday. Profits from this fundraiser stay in your child's classroom. Please sign and return the permission form to your student's homeroom teacher. Students must have a signed form to check out candy. Thank you for supporting SGCMS!
Today is the last day to order Homecoming T-Shirts. You can place your order through the link below. All orders support the SGCMS Booster Club. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrspidix2PdPW0dTcEtrnTsghpCO7tChKF__Eal2IbFIfxbg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Last week in Ms. Pomeroy's STEM class, students followed the steps of the Engineering Design Process to complete the challenge of building a tower that would hold weight.
5th Grade Parents/Guardians, please don't forget that recorder fees ($6) for music class are due Friday, September 6th. A note was sent home with your student, along with a Remind message from the 5th grade teachers. Thank you all so much, and we can't wait for your students to learn more about music! If you have questions, please email Mr. Bateman, our music teacher, at rbateman@gcssd.org
There will be an initial Battle of the Books meet tomorrow night for any student interested. The meeting will be in the library at 5:15 PM.
Homecoming T-Shirts can be ordered at the link below now through September 6th. All orders support the SGCMS Booster Club.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrspidix2PdPW0dTcEtrnTsghpCO7tChKF__Eal2IbFIfxbg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
In accordance with recently passed TN law, all students are required to have a consent form on file before they can be treated by the school nurse. If your child has not already handed in their form, please print this form and return it with your child.
Reminder - 8th grade pick up for one to one devices is this afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30. Pull around to the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors.
SGCMS Lady Hornets improved to 12-1 on the year defeating Crockett County 3-1 on Thursday.
-Adelynn Lee lead the way by pitching the complete game allowing 1 earned run, striking out 5 and going 1-3 at the plate with an rbi.
-Acie Allen went 2-4
-Millee Prince had an rbi
-Kynleigh Reece 1-3
-Kylie Tysor 1-3
-Hadley Turnbow 2-3 with rbi
Students in Mrs. Byrd's science class have been learning about non-contact forces. Today students completed challenges in relation to center of gravity. The objective was to investigate and explain the relationship between center of gravity, height, and balance. Students participated in a "single leg wall stand challenge" and "bent over chair lift challenge."
6th graders are exploring possible career paths using “You Science” tools that match their “likes” with the 16 career clusters.
SGCMS 8th graders will be able to pick up their 1:1 laptops on Monday, August 26th from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Please ensure you have completed the Student Device Agreement prior to arrival using the following link: https://shorturl.at/9iYnl . Laptops will be distributed in the cafeteria annex. Parents are encouraged to park in the parking lot in the back of the building and will be able to enter the building through the back door of the cafeteria annex.
The Booster Club is selling yard signs. To purchase a yard sign for your student, please click the link below and submit the online form. Payment should be returned to the school in a labeled and sealed envelope. All orders and payments are due THIS FRIDAY (8/16/24).
https://forms.gle/wz5nY4udW5GXdhFR7
First PTO meeting for the 24-25 school year is tomorrow night (4/13) in the SGCMS library at 6:00 PM.
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.
