Yearbook sales will be ending January 25. The flier that was sent home at the beginning of the year said January 26, but we need to change because of our deadline. You can order online at www.yearbookforever.com
Only a limited number of extra yearbooks will be ordered. If you miss the deadline, contact Anndrea Dyer to be put on the waitlist. The cost of extra yearbooks are $75 and will be due at distribution in May.
Updated SGCMS Breakfast and Lunch Menu . . .
On Friday, our 7th grade recognized the 40 students who showed the most growth from CASE 1 to CASE 2 tests with a pizza party!
Congrats to all of our Hornet Band members who auditioned for All West Honor Band. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication!
Parents - semester one grades are now finalized. Please log in to your parent portal account to view your student's semester 1 averages.
The 2024-2025 SY Calendar is now available. Please click on the link below to access the calendar.
https://5il.co/2bz8a
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band will be taking Spring pictures next Wednesday, January 17th, during school hours.
6th grade band students will wear orange and blue. This can be school t-shirts. It does not have to be formal.
7th and 8th grade band students will wear their band uniform on top of their regular school clothes. If your student has not returned their marching uniform to school, please do this as soon as possible.
There is also a Band Parent Meeting on January 16th at 6PM. We hope you will attend.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Bateman.
7th graders in Mrs. Malone’s Career Exploration class were visited by engineers from JEA (Jackson Energy Authority). Zach Wadley, Tanner Johnson, and Kirk Arment spoke to students about careers in electrical, civil, and industrial engineering.
Tomorrow is a half day. Thanks for a great first half of the school year. The following dismissal schedule will be used.
11:10 SGCMS will dismiss car RIDERS/WALKERS
SGCES will dismiss bus RIDERS
11:20 SGCES will dismiss car RIDERS
SGCMS will dismiss bus RIDERS
SGCHS will dismiss car DRIVERS
11:30 SGCHS will dismiss bus RIDERS and car RIDERS
Volleyball Tryout Info . . .
7th grade students in Career Exploration at SGCMS worked together to learn how to be effective leaders using “collaboration” and “communication” skills. Students were challenged to work in groups to raise a “helium stick” as a team and to build the tallest “spaghetti” structure using only tape, string, and spaghetti noodles.
8th grade students learned about careers in STEM with TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) on Friday.
Branden Garcia, P.E., TDOT Region 4 Utilities, Utility Manager, Burton Hatch, TDOT Region 4 Operations, Operations District Supervisor, Eric Spencer, TDOT Region 4 Materials and Test, Transportation Project Specialist, Kara Shears, TDOT Region 4 Materials and Test, Transportation Project Specialist, Corbin Schoenberg, Engineering Specialist 2, and Tyler Flannagan, Engineering Specialist 2 spoke to students about careers, educational paths, different TDOT projects, and students’ futures.
Important Dates for 8th Grade Students and Parents
8th Grade Parent Meeting -Students can attend this meeting with their parent.
Location: SGCHS Cafetorium
Date: Thursday 1/25/24
Time: 6:00 p.m.
8th Grade Expo -Students will attend during the school day.
Location: SGCHS
Date: Friday 1/26/24
Time 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
SGCMS PTO meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the library.
The Booster Club is requesting parent volunteers to chaperone the Winter dance this Saturday? Volunteer forms were sent home with students on 11/29 or can be found on the Booster Club Facebook page.
Winter Dance - December 9th
5th & 6th - 4:00-6:00p
7th & 8th - 7:00-9:00p
Chaperone forms went home with students today! Please fill out and return to school if you would like to chaperone at one of the dances!
Seems to be some misinformation so wanted to clear up that the Winter Dance next Saturday is not a formal.
8th grade students are busy preparing for “mock interviews” in Career Advising/Planning. Students are interviewing one another to prepare for their individual interviews that will take place next week with industry partners and district office partners.
This year's Christmas Shop will be 12-5 to 12-8 during activity times.
SGCMS Booster Club meeting Tuesday night at 6:00 PM in the library. Will be discussing the Winter Dance.