Author: SUMMER NICHOLS

Ms. Jordan and Mr. Tygesson co-taught a density lab to Ms. Jordan’s 8th-grade science class. Students learned that density is the relationship between mass, volume, density, and flotation. It explains why some objects float while other objects sink. The density of any material can be determined by dividing the material’s mass by its volume. Standard: SC.8.P.8.3 Explore and describe the densities of various materials through measurement of their masses and volumes. Big Idea: Properties of Matter – A. All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter … Read More

Forest Grove’s annual NJHS Fall Festival was filled with fun, food, families, friends, and festivities!! So many people came out to support our Fall Festival… we have the best community members!!! A huge thank you to FGMS staff, students, and parents for working collectively to make this event a success!! Every year it gets bigger and better!!!      

Forest Grove Middle School’s Marine Oceanographic Academy hosted a MOA Luau at Causeway Cove Marina. When parents, community members, and educators work together it equals student success!! MOA’s annual fish fry is a great example of that success!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our MOA program! Seeing our students enjoying the sea life they learn about every day gives us reassurance that our marine life is loved and in great hands.      

Mrs. Quiambao’s students reviewed for their unit exam through a variety of table sorts which asked the students to do a variety of skills such as identifying the historical document, a preamble scramble, the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the main ideas of the content by completing an info-graph, and vocabulary matching words, terms and images.  

Ms. Roselin’s 6th Grade Math Class completed an escape room activity on the order of operations. This activity required problem-solving skills, understanding of mathematical terms, teamwork, and mathematical stamina. As you can see the students were engaged and focused.  

Ms. Adderley’s 8th Grade Critical Thinking Class participated in a Gallery Walk to identify and justify Ethos Pathos and Logos. Our critical thinking classes support Reading/ELA standards and provide students with multiple opportunities to develop and strengthen academic vocabulary.

Ms. Chappelle’s Spanish class prepared for their weather and being outside unit. Students went outside to compete to see who could find and translate the most nature/outside-related terms from English to Spanish.   

When playing with your food is finally acceptable because you’re modeling scientific information! Ms. Jordan’s 8th-grade classroom (with the assistance of Mr. Tygesson) participated in a lunar phase lab (demonstrating the 8 phases of the moon using Oreos).

Ms. Vasquez’s 7th Grade Civics class worked in groups reading and answering questions, then rotated to different stations. While one student read out loud, the others listened, and then they discussed what could be the best answer. They also participated in a Kagan Strategy (Quiz, Quiz, Trade) to review vocabulary words.  

Mrs. Proctor’s class went on a shopping spree! Students were working on being able to analyze and use proportional relationships when problem-solving. Students looked up an item on sale, a sporting goods item, and a game/toy to purchase. Students had to choose which coupon they wanted to use for each item, making sure to get the biggest discount possible. Then, students had to calculate how much they would have to pay to purchase their item once the coupon amount was discounted! The sky was the limit, students were buying cars, houses, pools, yachts and so much more.  

Our 8th-grade students were able to put into practice what they learned regarding the Earth’s rotation on its axis and orbiting the Sun. The students were able to create a sundial with plates, bendy straws, a template of the sundial, and a compass. The students could experience and explain how the sun shining down on the straw created a shadow on the sundial. The sundial simply labels each hour that goes by as the Earth rotates. Students were able to discuss how it appears that the sun is moving across the sky, but it is really Earth that is rotating! … Read More

Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs on their first WIN of the season!  They won their first game against Southern Oaks Middle School. (Set 1: 25-15) (Set 2: 25-23)  

SWAT provides FGMS Students with tools that empower youth to take control of the fight against Big Tobacco. Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is Florida’s statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate, and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. It is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco-free future. SWAT is designed to create a youth-led, youth-driven club that will work toward the prevention of tobacco use and addiction in local schools and communities.  

Our students and staff wore orange for Unity Day, during National Bullying Prevention Month. Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying.  

Mrs. Proctors 7th grade students are playing a game called “Capture the Flag,” to review for their Unit 1 assessment on Solving problems involving rational numbers and the four operations! Working in groups students must answer a certain amount of questions and show the teacher; once all questions for that section are correct, they get to steal a flag (colored sticky note) from another table. The students had so much fun and loved playing the game!

Forest Grove Middle School has partnered with THE AMERICAN DREAM FACTORY. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a Video and Photography Team and a 3D Printing Team with this after-school program.

We celebrate the end of the week with an exciting Friday welcome (bubbles) and the Friday Fun Cart for lunch! Students earn Bulldog Bucks for following the BARK Expectations and can spend them on snacks, treats, and school supplies during their lunch time at the Friday Fun Cart.  

At Forest Grove Middle School attendance matters! Even on early release days! Every student in attendance received a sweet treat during their lunchtime.   

Forest Grove Middle School’s Marine Oceanographic Academy Prep program welcomed an ORCA guest speaker. Students learned and discussed information about data collection for A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon.