
Today, Flat Rock Middle School joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. His lifelong dedication to peace, equality, and education inspires us all. We remember his values and strive to carry them forward in our school and community. 🕊️🖤


📢 Calling all parents! The Stanford REACH Lab is recruiting for its Parent Advisory Board to help co-develop a Tobacco & Cannabis Prevention Toolkit. If you have a teen (10-19), we need your voice! 🗣️ Stipend: $300/year. To learn more, contact Dr. Devin McCauley.



❄️🎉 Welcome back to school! We hope you had a restful winter break. School resumes on Monday, January 6th. Let’s kick off the new year with energy, curiosity, and determination to make the rest of the year amazing! 💪📚✨


💡 IB Learner Profile of the Month for January: Thinker 💭
Start the year with curiosity and creativity! Thinkers tackle challenges with critical thinking and informed decisions, striving to make a positive impact. Are you thinking outside the box? 🧠✨ #IBLearnerProfile #Thinker


🎉 Congrats to our Holidays Around the World Door Decorating Contest winners! 🎄
🏆 6th Grade: Ms. Willis
🏆 7th Grade: Ms. Foreman
🏆 8th Grade: Mr. Kim-Cruz
Thanks to all who participated & made this contest so festive! 🎁 Happy Holidays from our Flyer Family! ✨#HolidaySpirit


Interested in completing the IB MYP Programme in a smaller setting than the traditional high school? Check out Paisley Magnet School for 10th and 11th Grade. Join them tonight for an open house to learn more about their offerings!


Our #IBLearnerProfileAttribute of the Month is Risk-Taker! It's about building bravery, confidence, and learning from failure. Taking calculated risks is key to success—both in school and life! #GrowthMindset #IBLearner


Nine exceptional Black male educators from WS/FCS joined over a thousand educators from across the nation at the 2024 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia from November 21-23. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1896659.
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Our 6th graders are soaring to make a difference! 🕊️ They're raising money for Water for South Sudan to provide clean water to communities in need. Every dollar counts—join us in supporting these young changemakers by Dec 13! 💧 #WaterForSouthSudan #ServiceInAction


Happy November! Our IB Learner Profile Attribute for November is BALANCED! As IB learners we strive to be balanced. We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. How can you be balanced this month?


Come see us at the Magnet Fair! We are at the Winston Salem Fairgrounds until 1!


WS/FCS is proud to present Digital Citizenship and Online Safety! Join us at Reynolda Manor Library Branch on Nov. 6 at 5:30 to learn more about how to keep your family safe online!



It is Panorama Survey time! We are asking for your input to let us know your thoughts.
English: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/winstonsalem/familyfall2024/surveys?language=en
Spanish: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/winstonsalem/familyfall2024/surveys?language=es



Some of our 8th graders have been busy! Every Thursday, a couple of scholars venture down to Kimmel Farm to read to the elementary school students! If you're interested in becoming a reading buddy, please see Ms. Clarke in the Media Center!



The 2024 Girls Rising Expo is coming to WS/FCS! Join Lead Girls of NC October 24-26th for the Changemakers in the Making event at Parkland High School! Register now at www.leadgirls.com/expo





Join us for Family Learning Sessions! On October 22, we will be presenting Cool, Calm, and Collected: Mindful Parenting and Behavior Management! Learn how to build stronger parent-child relationships, promote positive behaviors, and create a supportive atmosphere that encourages emotional growth and resilience. This session will take place at the William Roscoe Anderson Recreation Center at 6:30 pm!

Shout out to our wonderful students and staff who have been recognized as COMMUNICATORS throughout the month of September!



WS/FC Schools is excited to host best selling author, David Magee, for a parent session! Please join us on October 28 at 5:30 at the Career Center to hear him speak about mental health and finding purpose and joy!



Due to the impending weather brought by Hurricane Helene, all WS/FCS will be closed on Friday, September 27. All extracurricular activities for that day have also been cancelled.


Piedmont Federal Bank has partnered with WS/FCS to provide a series of Financial Wellness classes to families! They will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except Jan) at 6 pm at the William Roscoe Anderson Recreation Center. For more information, call (336) 650-7684.
