East Forsyth Middle School

The WSFCS Foundation has asked us to compile a wishlist of items for our school building, and they are looking for families and community partners to help donate directly to our building by selecting an item (or two) off the list to help brighten the faces of staff within the school. Staff members each added a few items to this list that they would personally like for their class spaces. If you are able to donate an item or two on our wishlist, we would greatly appreciate it. Lysol wipes, tissues, and pencils are always welcome too.

Amazon Wish List Link: https://a.co/de9HyqO

The countdown to our author visit is down to just two days!!!

Please remember that everyone is invited to attend the author visit by Angie Thomas on Friday, September 26. However, we need signed permission forms for students to attend; the signed forms must be dropped off by 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, to confirm that families have given their permission for students to come out of class to meet this amazing author.

This event is made possible through the wonderful community partners we have at Bookmarks in Winston, and it is a part of their annual book festival events. Make sure to check out additional Bookmarks Festival Information on their website (https://bookmarksnc.org/festival).

Attention Ravens ʻOhana:
Another FUN FRIDAY is just a few days away. Kona Ice is coming back to East Forsyth Middle School on Friday, September 26. Students are encouraged to bring cash for payment.

Fall picture day is Monday, September 22, at East Forsyth Middle School.

Our sixth grade students are just starting to explore electric energy and circuits. Today, a few classes began to experiment with Snap Circuits in the Learning Commons. We will be working with all of the sixth grade over the coming weeks so they can explore this new unit with hands-on learning experiences.

It's time for a FUN FRIDAY!

Kona Ice will be on hand tomorrow (Friday, September 29) for students who wish to purchase a treat. Students should plan ahead to bring money for the purchase they wish to make.

Our fall sports tryouts are this week. Baseball will tryout Tuesday through Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Boys soccer will have tryouts until 3:30 on Tuesday and until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Cross country tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday only until 3:30.

What's your favorite flavor?

Kona Ice is coming to our Sixth Grade Orientation (12-2 p.m.) and Seventh and Eighth Grade Open House (5-7 p.m.) Events on Monday, August 11. Remember to come out, get your child's schedule, meet teachers and staff, and stop by to support this amazing partner.

The first student day is just two weeks away! Students will return to classes on Wednesday, August 13. As you prepare for back to school, please visit our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/efms-school-supply-lists to view the school supply list.

East Forsyth Middle School is still looking for a few amazing staff members to welcome to the nest this fall. We have an opening for a CTE Teacher, an EC teacher, and an EC Assistant. Resumes can be emailed directly to swbangham@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

If you would like to review the job descriptions, please visit www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

Attention Families of Rising Eighth Grade Students: The district is looking for the insights and ideas from parents/guardians of eighth grade students for the Gear Up Program. Gear Up is a program dedicated to increasing college and career skills, readiness, and awareness. The meeting will occur on Thursday, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. The site for the meeting is 2020 East 12th Street in Winston. Please view the flyer for additional information.

Flyer Link: https://5il.co/3m1ns

The 2025-2026 School Supply List is here. Please visit our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/efms-school-supply-lists to view the school supply list.

Congratulations to our Ravens who have successfully completed their end-of-year exams. Good luck to our eighth graders taking their Foreign Language and Math I exams this Monday and Tuesday. Our final week is designed for students completing exams, receiving remediation, or retaking EOG state exams. All attending Ravens should come ready to engage with these focused academic lessons. Please remember to send retesting forms with your child on Monday if you haven't submitted them yet. Let's finish strong! #RavenPride

WS/FCS’ aspiring authors were starstruck on Wednesday when they got to spend time learning more about their craft with Award-Winning Novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2216255. #wsfcs

What does it take to engage over 250 sixth and seventh grade students? One of the world's leading Latina authors who spent the last six years crafting a new master piece. Pam Munoz Ryan spoke about the writing process, her own personal journey, her new book "El Nino", and spent time answering questions for our students. In fact several of our students who attended today will win autographed copies of "El Nino". EFMS is so grateful that we were able to host Pam Munoz Ryan and have copies of the book donated for these prizes. This is all thanks to our generous partner, Bookmarks in Winston. If families wish to connect with this author, there is an event this afternoon at Bookmarks at 4 p.m.

Tomorrow (Thursday, May 15), we will be completing end of year science testing. For our eighth grade students, this is an EOG exam. Sixth and seventh grade students will be taking district exams. Students are reminded to arrive on time and use their test taking strategies to ensure success on this content area exam.

All of our sixth grade students as well as select seventh grade students have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the legendary author, Pam Munoz Ryan. Students must return signed permission forms to their homeroom teachers in order to attend. Additional copies of the permission form can be found at https://5il.co/3f7sa We are so grateful to Bookmarks in Winston, NC for their support in making this happen, and we are looking forward to welcoming this renowned author into the Ravens' Nest on Wednesday, May 14.

Next week, all of our EFMS Ravens will be beginning their end of year exams. We know each of our students has the ability to show growth. While one test can never completely show what a student has learned and is capable of doing, we know these tests are important times for students to do their best. The first step to success is showing up on time for the exams. The full schedule can also be found at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/eog-and-eoc-info

It's a busy week in the Raven's Nest! Look at some of our upcoming special events: - Tuesday, April 22 - PTSA Culver's Spirit Night - Wednesday, April 23 - Travel Club Info Night (2027 England/Scotland) - Thursday, April 24 - Intermediate and Advanced Band Concert - Friday, April 25 - Sneaker Ball (Grade.8 Only)