Shoe Drive Begins 

Fort is supporting Keep Columbus Beautiful with the Shoe Drive and all shoes can be dropped off at any Fire Station. Please contact Magnet Coordinator, Elizabeth Bryan at 706.569.3740 for more information. 

Cheer and Dance Try-Outs Begin

All FSLMA students interested in cheer or dance should have a completed physical on file with the school by September 11, 2020.  

Traditional Instruction Begins

As part of the District’s COVID-19 re-opening plan, Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy will proceed with in-person instruction beginning September 21, 2020 for our seventh and eighth grade Patriots.  

Fort Middle School

Service Learning Magnet Academy

2900 Woodruff Farm Road Columbus, Georgia 31907

Telephone Number: (706) 569-3740, Fax Number: (706) 569-3616

Brenda M. Merritt            Shenikki Thornton                  Mary Myers                 Shanakie Ward

      Principal                      Assistant Principal            Guidance Counselor        Athletic Director

Re-Opening Plans for Traditional (In-Person) Instruction:

            (Virtual Instruction – Continue learning from home)

As part of the District’s COVID-19 re-opening plan, Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy will proceed with in-person instruction beginning September 14, 2020 for our 6^th grade Patriots.  Our in-person 7^th and 8^th grade Patriots are scheduled to begin on September 21, 2020.  In order to provide the safest school environment possible, we have implemented the following procedures and processes.

• Follow Social Distancing Practices
• Wear Mask/Face Covering – (Shields must be approved)
• Temperature Check – Students with a temperature of 100+ will go to a location and parents will be contacted.
• Parents/Visitors will not be allowed in building before 9:30am. Call for an appointment after 9:30am.
• No check-outs after 3:20PM. Parents must call school when they arrive to check out a student.

CAR-RIDERS:  ARRIVAL 8:30AM

• All cars will move in one direction from the large parking lot near the soccer field.
• Only a number of cars will be directed through the front drive-thru at a time.
• Staff will be at the front drive-thru to check temperatures as students exit cars.
• Students will enter the front entrance maintaining 6ft distance.

WALKERS – ARRIVAL 8:30AM (from Canaan Baptist Church direction)

• All students will walk along the sidewalk. No students are allowed to go to stores when in route to or from school.
• Staff will be at the front drive-thru to check temperatures of students.
• Students will enter the front entrance maintaining 6ft distance.

WALKERS – ARRIVAL 8:30AM (from Soccer Complex direction)

• Students will cross at parking lot/front driveway intersection at the direction of staff directing traffic.
• Students will walk along the sidewalk to enter the building using the entrance from the bus loop.
• Staff will be at the bus loop to check temperatures as students enter the building.
• Students will enter from the bus loop entrance, maintaining 6ft distance.

BUS RIDERS – Transportation- You can check bus Pick-Up Time and Drop-Off Time by clicking on the info finder link, http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=MCS233UKGQD4.  

• Busses will be unloaded one at a time.
• Staff will be at the bus loop to check temperatures as students enter the building.
• Students will enter from the bus loop entrance, maintaining 6ft distance.

Upon entering the building, students will travel one direction, maintaining social distance, through the cafeteria (breakfast and lunch free for all students), walking to the right to their homeroom/ILT class. Meals will be eaten in the classrooms for most classes.

CLASSROOM/CLASS CHANGE/BATHROOM/WATER

• Classroom seating arrangements will follow required distancing mandates.
• Handwashing, using hand sanitizer, and wiping down surfaces will be expected throughout the day.
• Class change will be staggered each period, and hallway movement will be to the right using blue floor markers to maintain social distance.
• Bathroom breaks will be scheduled each period and monitored.
• Water fountain cup dispensers have been installed next to a fountain on each grade level.
• Students are allowed to bring water in clear pre-packaged water bottles.

 DISMISSAL – 3:50PM

• Dismissal will be staggered by grade level, hallway, and class.
• Students must continue to wear mask/face covering.
• Students will travel one direction, using blue floor markers to maintain social distance, walking to the right to exit the building through the designated doorway.
• No parking at Canaan Baptist Church parking lot.
• Car riders will be picked-up following same process for dismissal as arrival with the allowance of more cars in the drive-thru area to pick up students.
• Car riders will be called to the drive-thru. (ENSURE YOUR CAR NUMBER DECAL IS VISIBLE IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD.)

 Suggested School Supplies for Traditional (In-Person) Learning

• *Chromebook, charger, and case
• *Face covering of choice (must be school appropriate)
• *Earphones or earbuds
• Hand sanitizer/wipes
• Kleenex
• Backpack (clear backpacks; lockers will not be used) – GIRLS’ PURSES MUST BE SMALL (NO MEDIUM/LARGE BACKPACK PURSES)
• 1” OR 1 ½“ binder with, paper, pens, pencils, pencil pouch
• Individual clear pre-packaged water bottle-no glass allowed

*ITEMS REQUIRED DAILY

Please be prepared for extended waiting time as we ensure safety measures are followed for the health and wellness of students and staff.  We thank you in advance for your patience.  You are a vital part in the process for your child’s success.  Continue to ensure your student is working on the assignments and stay in contact with his/her teacher. 

For more information related to the District’s COVID-19 plan, visit the District’s website.

I will continue to communicate updates with you as I am informed.  Thank you.

Brenda Merritt

Proud Principal

“The Best Middle School in the World”

First day of Try-outs for Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football

Students interested in the above Fall sports will begin try-outs today after school.  Make sure after practice transportation is secured and appropriate clothes and shoes are brought to change into.

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MCSD Middle School Fall Sports Begin

Today will be the first official day of practice for volleyball, football, cross country, cheer and dance.

VIRTUAL LEARNING MEAL CARDS: 

PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND DROP OFF AT FRONT OFFICE

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*The Back to School document below must be completed and turned in for each FSLMA student.*