Open House

We hope to see you at Open House on Tuesday. Parents will follow their child's schedule through each class, where teachers will give an overview of their class.

iReady Testing this week and next. This week we will spend the first 90 minutes of class on Tuesday taking our ELA iReady Test. Next week we will take math. Teachers will use the information gained from the IReady assessments to make instructional decisions. Please encourage your students to put forth their best effort.

Each year as part of our continuous improvement cycle, we take a moment to survey our families. Please take a moment to complete this year's survey by clicking the link below.

PowerSchool

PowerSchool should be up and running. I will be in classes next week to show students how to log in. I will also send home parent login information at that time. If you have not already, please download the PowerSchool Application on your phone. The district code is SLXL. This app will send you an update anytime a teacher inputs a grade.

Tuesday-6th Grade PowerSchool Camp

Wednesday-7th Grade PowerSchool Camp

Thursday-8th Grade PowerSchool Camp

Counseling Opt-In Form

Please remember to send in opt-in forms. Even if your student never needs to talk to me, I need these forms back. Remember, they will still receive large group counseling lessons for our state-mandated counseling lessons. If you ever have questions about these, please feel free to contact me.

These forms will opt your student into one-on-one conversations, small groups, restorative discussions, district mental health surveys, etc. Your student will still participate in large group state-mandated classroom counseling lessons through our ThriveWay program.

Student Concerns

During my classroom visits this week, I will also teach students how to fill out anonymous alerts, bullying forms and how to email the counselor and administrators. Please encourage your students to utilize these tools or ask to come speak to us in person if they ever have a problem or concern. We also encourage parents and guardians to utilize these tools as well.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the school 256-428-7720 or email me at Erica.Formby@hsv-k12.org .

The HCS character word for the month is courage. Please take this opportunity to talk with your student about how courage can help build self-confidence and a strong sense of identity, which are two great qualities moving forward through middle school and beyond.

Have you joined PTA? - We want 100% membership for PTA. PTA membership is only $10. Below are just a few ways PTA has supported Mountain Gap.

• Welcomed every sixth grader to Mountain Gap Middle School with a new piece of Grizzly gear
• Provides money to teachers for instructional and classroom purchases
• Provides money to teachers for professional development
• Funds teacher grants for special instructional projects
• Provides financial support to school clubs, groups, and extracurricular activities
• Provides much-appreciated hospitality for teachers and staff throughout the year.

PTA membership is only $10. Click here to visit the PTA MemberHub Store to pay your membership online.

Want to VOLUNTEER with PTA? Submit this volunteer form. We can always use your help!

Want PTA event dates for the year? Check out this one-page calendar of events.

Join us as we eat more chicken from 5pm - 7pm at the South Memorial Pkwy Chick-Fil-A. Proceeds go directly to our PTA. Enjoy a good meal for a good cause!

Click here for a list of all spirit nights for the year.

Our Spirit Wear store is up and running! There are many colors to choose from in both t-shirts and hoodies. Shirts are $22 and hoodies are $28. Better act quickly because the store will close at 8am on September 8th and we won't have extras to sell once the store closes!

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mountain-gap-spirit-wear-2023

Students who received free/reduced lunch last year will continue to do so for the first few weeks of school. Families have to reapply every year to continue to receive this service. Families can apply using the EZSchoolPay site. You can also manage your student's lunch account in the same location.

Huntsville City Schools has partnered with EZSchoolPay. Register for EZSchoolPay

HCS cafeteria will also accept deposits in the form of cash and checks to add money to your student's account.

Our football team is working out after-school from 3:30 - 5:00. If your student is interested in joining the team, there is still time. Contact our athletic director, Robert Person, for more information.

We are open Monday - Friday from 7:45 - 3:15. Feel free to call the office at 256-428-7720 or email us your questions. We are happy to assist you.

Heather Bardwell, Principal - heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org

Shannon Summer, Assistant Principal - shannon.summer@hsv-k12.org

Dora Monroe, Admin Assistant - dora.monroe@hsv-k12.org

Angela Shirley, Registrar - angela.shirley@hsv-k12.org

Erica Formby, Counselor - erica.formby@hsv-k12.org

Email: mtngapmiddleschool@gmail.com
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/mountain-gap-middle
Location: 821 Mtn Gap Rd Huntsville AL 35803
Phone: 256-428-7720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaingapp8