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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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June 7- 10 Menus For Summer Learning Students
Breakfast and lunch menu for Summer Learning Students
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Updated Sports Physical Forms
The NCHSAA approved new updated Physical Participation Forms
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JC Board of Education Special Session meeting set for July 29
A special called session of Johnston County Board of Education has been called for Thursday, July 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. The open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online.
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Deadline approaching for Transportation for 2021-22 School Year
The deadline is quickly approaching for Johnston County Public Schools families who need transportation for their students during the 2021-2022 school year. Students who will be attending Early College or Career Technical Leadership Academy, which will begin on August 2nd, have until July 22nd to request transportation. Students who will begin school on August 23rd have until August 2nd to request transportation. This date is for all other JCPS Schools on the traditional school calendar.
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Summer Meal Service begins June 7
As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.
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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted
While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.
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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.
