The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Students struggle to stay positive and enaged in online schooling. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of stress, loss of motivation, and other mental health issues for students. The other piece of that is the depression state of mind, not that most kids are gonna fall into actual clinical depression, but that mindset is if I’m sitting around doing nothing all day, I’m gonna be less motivated to do something tomorrow. It’s the saying that laziness breeds more laziness. It’s a lot harder to mentally engage and that’s just a psychological pattern we fall into, (Mr. Schmidt).

Wrap Your Mind Around It: The Impacts of Social Isolation on Mental Health

Lisa Holiday, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

This past year, online school has been a struggle for many people across the globe. Even now with the reopening of schools nationwide, there are still students and parents who have chosen to stay...

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Students at the French Renaissance Fair. Students are gathering for the fair and waiting for it to start. The fair took place in Souths Plaza on October 6th. It was a lot of fun! said Junior Ayesha Raparla.

The French Club Says “Bienvenue!” to Newcomers with its Renaissance Fair

Saahithya Gutta, Lifestyle & Features Editor, Social Media Lead October 19, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6th, South’s French Club hosted their first event for the year as a Renaissance Fair to encourage more students to get involved in the club. This unique event took place in South...

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A delicious delicacy. Crumbl Cookies is a famous bakery open all across the country. They held their grand opening in early September which bring in crowds of people from all over the county.

Experiencing a world of cookies with Crumbl Cookies

Shree Delwadia and Chris Bunker October 9, 2020

In early September, the new Crumbl Cookies establishment opened in Forsyth County. Many students, teachers, and families in the South Forsyth area eagerly awaited the grand opening line for their free...

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Clubs during COVID. South Forsyth High School offers a variety of clubs to their students. While these club might have to adjust their operations, all students will have the opportunity to participate in them, regardless if they are virtual or in-person.

South Forsyth Clubs persevere during COVID-19

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2020

At South Forsyth High School, clubs and organizations are an integral part of the student body. With over 50 clubs to choose from, students have the ability to connect with new individuals as well as find...

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A different school year. As students start the school year, there are many rules and guidlines set in place to protect the students and faculty. While this school year may look different, these guidlines are important to ensure that the students and teachers have a successful year on the SFHS campus.

Stop the Spread – A Guide for Students, by Students

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy September 14, 2020

As students embark upon the 2020-2021 school year, they face a year that is far from their normal routine. As they walk in the hallways, each student is masked up. As they sit in the classroom, each desk...

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Mask up. Junior, Zac Tishgarten, wears his mask to protect himself and his peers. SFHS students are expected to wear masks to protect the entire campus.

The Importance behind Masks

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief September 14, 2020

After months of facing COVID-19, many health officials have found that one of the easiest ways to keep yourself and others safe is simply by wearing a mask. Wearing the proper masks helps to slow and even...

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Keeping everyone informed. As students are completing the school year virtually, teachers and staff are contiously updating them with the newest information. As of now, there are updates regarding grades and tests administered at the end of the year.

Latest updates regarding grades and final exams

Shree Delwadia and Naisha Roy May 7, 2020

As many schools are closed for the rest of the year, schools and educational organizations are adapting to these unique circumstances. Many counties are releasing new updates and information regarding...

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A calm state of mind. Sometimes individuals fill their mind with worries about their past or future instead of enjoying the present. Reflecting on the present without any judgement is the practice of being mindful.

A Mindful Minute

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2020

The world is full of unknown moments, challenges, and accomplishments. As things around everyone always seem to be changing, it is nice to take a minute and reflect on the present. To encourage students...

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A peace of mind. With many different things changing around an individual, it is important to take a moment to decompress if feeling overwhelmed. Taking care of ones body and mind is the key to being happy and healthy.

Stress Relief

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief April 1, 2020

With these unforeseen circumstances, everyone is adapting to the idea of online learning. Some feel that is rather stressful as there are so many different things to keep track of and remember to do. Others...

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Virtual learning. While online learning is a new focus, itslearning is helping students all over the world make sure their work is easy to access and work. While the site did glitch and freeze up more earlier, itslearning has mostly fixed those issues through updates.

Itslearning Use

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief April 1, 2020

As school shifts to an online platform, many students from all over the world utilize Itslearning to get their daily school work done. Through itslearning, teachers are able to clearly communicate messages,...

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Organization is key. With students now responsible to plan out both their classwork and homework, its essential to have a plan about where work will go. Mapping out due dates is a great indicator of how much time students will save through planning.

Planning out work

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 31, 2020

Online work can become a huge timesaver with the correct planning methods. With most assignments posted a night or two in advance, students now have the advantage of seeing their next few days' responsibilities...

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Effective communication. With Online Learning comes a multitude of internet communication options. Whether they choose email, video chat, or something else, students should keep their communication clear, concise, and respectful.

Communication Methods

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 28, 2020

Without the face-to-face interaction students and teachers have on a daily basis, it is very important for inventive communication techniques to shine through for the best learning possible. Thanks to...

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