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Mr. Zach Groves
ABOUT ME
Hello, all! My name is Mr. Groves and I teach 8th grade social studies here at Swift Creek Middle! This is my second year here and 9th year in education. I love blending history and technology.
I graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Go Cougars!) with a degree in Mass Communications and earned my teaching license in Middle Grades Education from East Carolina University (GO PIRATES!!!!)
Along with using online programs like Google Classroom to help enrich my lessons, I create videos for YouTube that help connect main ideas and historic concepts. Check them out here!
I'm happily married to Mrs. (Christy) Groves, who is also a teacher in Johnston County at Powhatan Elementary. We are expecting our first child in December 2020!
Please join my Remind class for messages, updates, and announcements about my class!
Remind: (smartphone/computer): remind.com/join/groves8th, or text @groves8th to 81010
Also, please read the following 'Important Class Information' regarding Google Classroom and Google Meet!
IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION
-Some Google Classroom changes: Students should have received an e-mail to join their respective social studies block. If not, please e-mail me at zacharygroves@johnston.k12.nc.us for the code.
-The Google Classroom classes look like this:
1. Groves SS-1st Block
2. Groves SS-2nd Block
3. Groves SS-3rd Block
4. Groves SS-4th Block
-The Google Meet links will be posted shortly before the scheduled class time. Please see my 'Schedule' tab for my class schedule.
-Students in Mr. Groves's Homeroom: You MUST be enrolled in my 'Groves Homeroom' class and fill out the attendance form I have posted EVERY DAY to be counted present.
-If you need help on how using Google Classroom, check out this presentation!
-Click on my Welcome Letter for classroom grade breakdown, classroom (Google Meet) expectations, and other very important information.
-Click on my Remind invitation to sign up for 'Remind' in my class! Get updates and important information about assignments!
-Please click on 'Daily Schedule' on the left side of this website for the virtual schedule information, 'Contact Me' for contact information, and 'This Week in Social Studies' for the calendar!
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April 19-23 Menus and Curbside Pickup
Breakfast and lunch menu and updated Curbside pickup hours
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Updated Sports Physical Forms
The NCHSAA approved new updated Physical Participation Forms
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Take the 2021 Family Survey
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! We are currently surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
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JCPS to hold Virtual Job Fair April 21
Johnston County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 21. The event will be held in a Zoom Conference format from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with various school principals about career opportunities in each of the districtโs 47 schools.
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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open
The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.
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JCPS releases updated graduation and prom details
Johnston County Public Schools has updated its plan to mark senior milestones, including prom and graduation while adhering to guidance from the Johnston County Public Health Department and the CDC in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pre-K - 5th Grade to return to Plan A on March 1
The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1.
