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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

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Erin Maley, Carly Bachism, Jordyn Paul-Slater, and Maiwenn Loheac engage in a Wednesday Habitudes lesson in Mr. Thompsons IB Literature class. Mr. Thompson infuses his Habitudes lessons with knowledge from his TOK class.

Habitudes: A Movement in 21st Century Education

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor October 31, 2017

  South introduced Habitudes this year because administration and county level educators wished to initiate a dialogue between students and teachers about life skills required for the workplace...

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Caitlyn Solei sits with her aunt Brenda Valentin, surrounded by the donations theyve collected for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Local student provides hurricane relief for Puerto Rico

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief October 23, 2017

Hurricane Maria, a category 4 storm, hit Puerto Rico on September 20th. Kristy J. O'Hara, an author at World Vision, easily described it as the “strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than...

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A Christmas display at Lowes inserts itself in the midst of the Halloween season.

Why Christmas arrives earlier every year

Lauren Holiday, News Editor October 16, 2017

Mid July does not ring the Christmas cheer bell in many people's’ minds, especially the blazing heat, inflatable floaties, and plentiful supply of Sno-Kones on the coasts. Though, for many retailers,...

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Suicidal Depression: Signs to look for

Suicidal Depression: Signs to look for

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor October 10, 2017

Suicide awareness is becoming critical in schools world-wide. With the 2nd leading-cause of teen death being suicide, now more than ever we need to learn the signs to look for in student depression and...

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Denmark High School is scheduled to open in August 2018 between Mullinax and Fowler roads in southwest Forsyth, near two schools – Brandywine Elementary and DeSana Middle.

Student opinions on redistricting

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017

The frustration with Forsyth County Schools redistricting high schools and elementary schools is an ongoing situation for both students and specific neighborhoods. A new high school called Denmark is arriving...

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Safe places with Mr. Reynolds

Safe places with Mr. Reynolds

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2017

Many student around the world struggle with various mental illnesses. I interviewed many within our campus asking for a teacher they felt was a safe place for them. Numerous students mentioned a 10th...

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Students in Mr. Pearres senior class are adapting chrome books into their lessons. These students use personalized learning to reinforce their understanding of the content.

Personalized learning embraced by the social studies department

Lauren Holiday, News Editor September 22, 2017

South Forsyth is making a greater effort this year to integrate personalized learning into classrooms. With only two months of school under their belt, students are just beginning to get a glimpse of what...

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There are five different aspects of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) included in the curriculum.

Social Emotional Learning joins with Habitudes

Kate Haas, Senior Editor September 22, 2017

This year at South Forsyth, SFHS counselor, Corinna Spurlock has created a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) class for teachers to better understand their student's emotions. This class is directed towards...

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A 9th grade Biology teacher, Ms. Peace, is happy to share her feelings on safe places.

Safe places with Ms. Peace

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017

        One of the struggles for students is finding a safe person to trust when it comes to mental health. With September being Suicide Awareness month, I interviewed students asking if there was...

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Therapy dogs Sophie (left) and Brutus (right) are preparing to go throughout the school with counselor Mrs.Frankel (middle) and visit classrooms where students will be able to interact with the dogs.

Therapy dogs and their positive effects on students’ well-being

Erin Murtha, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

Have you noticed the cute, loving, and nurturing dogs around the school? These dogs are actually therapy dogs and are trained to assist students through stressful times. Mrs. Frankel, the owner of the...

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