Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/27/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. ALL FMS STUDENTS – This is your last chance at a $45 yearbook with your name on it. At the end of the year books will be $50 and no name. This sale ends Friday, Feb. 5th. See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Unlawful possession or arranging to sell any drug paraphernalia will result in a 5 day suspension with an expulsion recommendation.
3. NEW ROATION starts next week on Feb. 1st. All students will begin the day with 2nd period and end the day with 1st period.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
5. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
6. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
7. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next two weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/26/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
2. SCHOOL RULES – Unlawful possession or arranging to sell any drug paraphernalia will result in a 5 day suspension with an expulsion recommendation.
3. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
4. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
5. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next two weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS GRADES were mailed home 1/21/10.
2. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 1/25/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATUATIONS to the following winners of the Word of the Week: Victor Prado, Moussa Assphor, Jose Suarez, & Alfredo Lopez! Great job! Mr. Angel Cardenas also defined “infer” and used it in a sentence…congratulations Mr. Cardenas!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5day suspension and possible notification of the sheriff’s department.
3. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dominos Pizza right here in Fillmore! Mr. Hischmeh has generously committed to donating TEN (count ‘em…10) pizzas EVERY FRIDAY for 10 Word of the Week winners! THANK YOU DOMINOS for supporting FMS! Next week the names of 10 students and 1 staff member will be drawn for a chance to win.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
5. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
6. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
7. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS GRADES were mailed home 1/21/10.
2. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 1/22/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5day suspension and possible notification of the sheriff’s department.
3. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
4. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
5. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Above, one of the Alpacas that were shared with the students at Fillmore Middle School.
Enlarge Photo

Courtesy of Dustin Boschee, Tony Hurtado

When the alpacas came to FMS we learned many things. Here are a few of them. One fact we learned is that the white spot gene is fatal and 9 out of 10 alpacas with that gene would be deaf. We also learned alpacas have 74 chromosomes. Also we learned that having a white fleece is a dominant trait. Alpaca breeders breed for the softest microfibers in their fleece. Alpacas are a member of the camel family.

Alpacas also have some protection strategies. One of them is they spit when threatened. Alpacas also have two sharp nails on their toes so that they can climb up the mountains in Peru and Chile. Alpacas also take turns sleeping throughout the night to avoid predators. Alpacas have thick fleece to stay warm. Those are some protection strategies of alpacas.

Our favorite part of meeting the alpacas was being able to pet them and feed them. We also liked the feeling of their fleece because it felt like a marshmallow. Another part we liked was that we got to feel the products produced from the alpaca fleece. Some of the products we got to touch were socks, scarves, and beanies. We want to thank Jared Warren and his family for bringing their alpacas to Fillmore Middle School for the entire day. Every seventh grade student had the opportunity to learn about alpaca genetics. ALPACAS RULE!!!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 1/21/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Jan. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
2. SCHOOL RULES – All students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK is Infer – Spell it, pronounce it, define it and use it in a sentence! If you are asked and can do all four tasks, you will get a pizza delivered to you on Friday during lunch. Awards to each grade level. Staff prize: One hours of coverage by Mrs. Godfrey – all staff are eligible to win.
5. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
6. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting TODAY during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
7. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/20/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WORD OF THE WEEK is Infer – Spell it, pronounce it, define it and use it in a sentence! If you are asked and can do all four tasks, you will get a pizza delivered to you on Friday during lunch. Awards to each grade level. Staff prize: One hours of coverage by Mrs. Godfrey – all staff are eligible to win.
2. SCHOOL RULES – All students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB is now meeting every Wednesday during 2nd lunch in room B-1. New members are always welcome. Come join in on all the fun!
5. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
6. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/19/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. STARTING TODAY all students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any sort of firearm, knife or other dangerous object will result in a 5-day suspension and expulsion recommendation.
3. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB is now meeting every Wednesday during 2nd lunch in room B-1. New members are always welcome. Come join in on all the fun!
5. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
6. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 1/15/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
2. STARTING TUESDAY, Jan. 19th all students will need their ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any sort of firearm, knife or other dangerous object will result in a 5-day suspension and expulsion recommendation.
4. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting next Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
5. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.
6. GRADE CHANGES – TODAY is the deadline for ALL grade changes. They must be submitted in writing by your teacher to Mrs. Brock.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

September 2009
Year-round: Science Club, Earth Day Awareness, pencils, fundraiser
Year-round: Yearbook Sales, fundraiser
Year-round: ASB Spirit Towels, fundraiser

January 2010
16: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
19: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
20: Wrestling Match, 4pm-9pm
21: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
22: Skateboard Assembly, Reading Renaissance Celebration, 1:30-2:30pm
23: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
26: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
27: Wrestling Match, 4pm-9pm
28: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
29: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
30: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm

February 2010
4: Creating a College-Going Culture, at Sespe Elementary, 6pm-7:30pm
6: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
8-12: Valentine//Friendship Roses, fundraiser
10-11: Valentine//Friendship Photos, both lunches
11: Valentine Dance, 4pm-6pm
AVID fieldtrip, Azusa Pacific University, 8am-3pm
13: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
16-03/31: Scoliosis/Vision Screening, 7th/8th graders, 8am-2:30pm
17: ASB Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff, pre-lunch assembly, 1st @ 11:15; 2nd @ 12:05pm
18: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
18 thru 03/12: ASB Chocolate Fundraiser
18: Greek Restaurant Fieldtrip, 6th graders, 9am-3pm
19: ASB Leadership Conference, Disneyland, all day
Greek Restaurant Fieldtrip, 6th graders, 9am-3pm
20: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
26: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
27: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm

March 2010
9: Tobacco Bus, 8am-2:45pm
10: Tobacco Bus, 8am-2:45pm
12: Civil War Living History, 9:00am-10:30am
ASB Chocolate Fundraiser ends
15-19: Spring Break
25: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
26: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am

April 2010
8: Open House, 6pm-7:30pm
22: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
30: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
Academic Rally, 1:35pm-2:35pm

May 2010
State Testing (3rd-14th)
20: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
28: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
Pride In America Day, 8am-3:30pm

June 2010
?? Talent Show
4: Dance, “End of Year” Party Grande, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
8: 7th Grade Reward Fieldtrip, Shiells Park, 8am-12pm (tentative)
9: Q4, Spirit Rally, Theme: Sports, 10:45-12:00
10: 6th Grade, Reward Fieldtrip, Shiells Park, 8am-12pm.