Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 2/25/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet TODAY during 2nd lunch in room
B-1.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Be on time to school every day! Our first bell rings at
7:55 a.m. and you need to be in your seat and ready to work at 8:00 a.m.
3. GATE will meet after school on Thursday, 2/26 after school in room B-1.
4. 8th GRADE GIRLS/NEW INFORMATION – For girls interested in the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant: Due to the FHS girls varsity basketball making it to the CIF quarter finals, the Mother/Daughter Tea scheduled for tonight HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will be combined with the first practice. First practice (and points) will begin Wed., 3/4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lori McLain at 524-4432.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. MEET & GREET is scheduled for Friday, 2/27 from 7:30-8:30 in room C-1.
2. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 2/24/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. COMPUTER USE FORMS – We have 64 students who have not yet turned in the signed Computer Use Forms. You have until TOMORROW, 2/25 to return the signed forms. On that day if we do not have your form we will be disabling your computer password. The only way to get it enabled again is to return the signed form. Passwords will be enabled only on Wednesday of each week.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Be on time to school every day! Our first bell rings at
7:55 a.m. and you need to be in your seat and ready to work at 8:00 a.m.
3. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on Wed., 2/25 during 2nd lunch in room
B-1.
4. GATE will meet after school on Thursday, 2/26 after school in room B-1.
5. 8th GRADE GIRLS – Applications are available for the Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant. If you are an 8th grader in good standing and turned 13 by January 1st, you are eligible to compete. Applications are available at the Fillmore High School Student Store, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director, Lori McLain at 524-4432. The Mother/Daughter Tea is scheduled for Wednesday, 2/25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. The first practice begins Wednesday, 3/4.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. MEET & GREET is scheduled for Friday, 2/27 from 7:30-8:30 in room C-1.
2. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 2/23/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPRING PICTURE DAY TODAY - All students will have pictures taken in their PE class. In addition to the Spring pictures, 8th graders will have their promotion pictures taken. Once your pictures are printed, you will have the option of purchasing them or returning them to the school.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Crimestoppers offers a $50 reward for information regarding a crime. Student will remain anonymous. Give your information to Mr. Schieferle or Mrs. Godfrey.
3. THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY!
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on Wed., 2/25 during 2nd lunch in room
B-1.
5. GATE will meet after school on Thursday, 2/26 after school in room B-1.
6. 8th GRADE GIRLS – Applications are available for the Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant. If you are an 8th grader in good standing and turned 13 by January 1st, you are eligible to compete. Applications are available at the Fillmore High School Student Store, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director, Lori McLain at 524-4432. The Mother/Daughter Tea is scheduled for Wednesday, 2/25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. The first practice begins Wednesday, 3/4.
7. COMPUTER USE FORMS – We have 64 students who have not yet turned in the signed Computer Use Forms. You have until Wednesday, 2/25 to return the signed forms. On that day if we do not have your form we will be disabling your computer password. The only way to get it enabled again is to return the signed form. Passwords will be enabled only on Wednesday of each week.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. MEET & GREET is scheduled for Friday, 2/27 from 7:30-8:30 in room C-1.
2. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 2/20/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPRING PICTURE DAY is Monday, 2/23. All students will have pictures taken in their PE class. In addition to the Spring pictures, 8th graders will have their promotion pictures taken. Once your pictures are printed, you will have the option of purchasing them or returning them to the school. Flyers will be sent home today.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you have your cell phone or IPOD confiscated, you will have to have a parent come to pick it up.
3. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on Wed., 2/25 during 2nd lunch in room
B-1.
4. GATE will meet after school on Thursday, 2/26 after school in room B-1.
5. 8th GRADE GIRLS – Applications are available for the Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant. If you are an 8th grader in good standing and turned 13 by January 1st, you are eligible to compete. Applications are available at the Fillmore High School Student Store, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director, Lori McLain at 524-4432. The Mother/Daughter Tea is scheduled for Wednesday, 2/25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. The first practice begins Wednesday, 3/4.
6. COMPUTER USE FORMS – We have 71 students who have not yet turned in the signed Computer Use Forms. You have until next Wednesday, 2/25 to return the signed forms. On that day if we do not have your form we will be disabling your computer password. The only way to get it enabled again is to return the signed form. Passwords will be enabled only on Wednesday of each week.
7. THE LIBRARY will be closed on 2/23/09. Please plan accordingly.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 2/19/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. COMPUTER USE FORMS – We have 71 students who have not yet turned in the signed Computer Use Forms. You have until next Wednesday, 2/25 to return the signed forms. On that day if we do not have your form we will be disabling your computer password. The only way to get it enabled again is to return the signed form. Passwords will be enabled only on Wednesday of each week.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you arrive late to school but before 8:15 a.m., go straight to your classroom and you will be marked tardy. If you arrive after 8:15 a.m., check in at the Attendance Office.
3. UNDER 14 Fillmore Soccer Academy AYSO Allstars came home with a second place after participating the Ventura-Santa Barbara County soccer championships. The boys outscored the opposition 26-5. They were the only team not to receive any yellow or red cards which means they exhibited great sportsmanship. These boys will be participating in other tournaments this Spring and we wish them luck! Great job guys!
4. THE LIBRARY will be closed on 2/23/09. Please plan accordingly.
5. SPRING PICTURE DAY is Monday, 2/23. All students will have pictures taken in their PE class. In addition to the Spring pictures, 8th graders will have their promotion pictures taken. Once your pictures are printed, you will have the option of purchasing them or returning them to the school. Flyers will be sent home on Friday.
6. SCIENCE NIGHT is coming to FMS! In celebration of National Engineering Week, Ventura College and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers are hosting a fun and informative Science Night at FMS on Thursday, 2/19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. College students and professional engineers will be helping students create mini science projects such as gliders and cars and holding competitions to see how well they work. There will be prizes and refreshments will be served. The event is free and parents are welcome to attend. FLYERS are available in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 2/18/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. THE LIBRARY will be closed on 2/23/09. Please plan accordingly.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you have a new address or phone number, please give the information to the office. Thank you!
3. SPRING PICTURE DAY is Monday, 2/23. All students will have pictures taken in their PE class. In addition to the Spring pictures, 8th graders will have their promotion pictures taken. Once your pictures are printed, you will have the option of purchasing them or returning them to the school.
4. SCIENCE NIGHT is coming to FMS! In celebration of National Engineering Week, Ventura College and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers are hosting a fun and informative Science Night at FMS on Thursday, 2/19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. College students and professional engineers will be helping students create mini science projects such as gliders and cars and holding competitions to see how well they work. There will be prizes and refreshments will be served. The event is free and parents are welcome to attend. FLYERS are available in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

As part of National Engineering Week, Fillmore Middle School will be the site for Fillmore’s first annual Science Night (Noche de Ciencias) on Thursday, February 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fillmore Middle School gym.

At this fun and informative event, Ventura College engineering, math and science students together with engineering professionals and FHS MESA Club students will guide Fillmore Middle School and High School students on hands-on projects to help them learn more about the value of science, engineering, math and the power of a college education. There will prizes awarded for various projects and door prizes as well.

A special guest, Dr. Martha González, M.D., M.P.H., Director of the Women’s Comprehensive Osteoporosis Center, will speak to students and parents about her distinguished career in medicine and what it takes to overcome obstacles and reach your goals. CONTINUED »

The National High School Rodeo Association- Wrangler Division (NHSRA-WD), the oldest and largest youth rodeo organization in North America, has named Tyler Forsberg, a 8th grader at Fillmore Middle School as a co-captain of the prestigious Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team for the Wrangler Division. was selected to the team by a vote of fellow Wrangler Division. Forsberg was selected to the team by a vote of fellow Wrangler Division. (WD) Wrangler All-Star Rodeo team members.

The NHSRA-WD and Wrangler created the Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team in 1 998 to recognize over 1 ,200 high school student athletes across the United States and Canada for their leadership qualities, academic performance and athletic achievements. The WD Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team is fashioned after the prestigious Wrangler Champion Pro Rodeo Team, which includes rodeo superstars like Trevor Brazile, Joe Beaver, Dan Mortensen, Dustin Elliott, Kelly Kaminski, Will Lowe, and Hall-of-Famer, the late Jim Shoulders. Similar to their professional counterparts, members of the WD Wrangler All-Star Rodeo team wear official Wrangler competition apparel consisting of Wrangler Twenty X shirts embroidered with the team logo and Wrangler competition jeans. Of this group, a select few have been chosen as co-captains to serve in a team leadership capacity. CONTINUED »

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 2/12/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. THE VALENTINE DANCE has been cancelled. Refunds of tickets are available during both lunches today on the pavilion stage. Our next dance will be the Spring Dance in late March, early April.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Pajamas and slippers are NOT appropriate school attire. If you come “dressed” in these items, you will be required to change! Also, do NOT bring blankets!
3. REWARD OFFERED for the return of a dark colored teddy bear missing from C-1. If you have information, please see Mr. Schieferle or Mrs. Godfrey.
4. SCIENCE NIGHT is coming to FMS! In celebration of National Engineering Week, Ventura College and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers are hosting a fun and informative Science Night at FMS on Thursday, 2/19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. College students and professional engineers will be helping students create mini science projects such as gliders and cars and holding competitions to see how well they work. There will be prizes and refreshments will be served. The event is free and parents are welcome to attend. See your math or science teacher for a flyer with more information.
5. GATE MEETING will take place in room I-4 after school TODAY.
6. MATH PROBLEM – The answer is: The oldest brother gets 4 cookies, the middle brother gets 2 cookies, and the youngest brother gets 1 cookie, for a total of 7 cookies. Congratulations to Steven Rodriguez, Jose Contreras, Jose Luis Perez, and Carson McLain for getting the correct answer.
7. NAMING CONTEST – The City of Fillmore is sponsoring a contest to name the new 22-acre community park which is being built at C & River Streets, next to the new skateboard park. The winner of the contest will receive $50.00. You can submit your entry to Fillmore City Hall. The park is expected to be finished in August and will have tennis & basketball courts, baseball & football fields, bike paths and a concession stand!
8. MARK YOUR CALENDARS – No school on Friday, 2/13/09 or Monday, 2/16/09.
9. SCHEDULE C – We will change to schedule C which begins with Per. 3 on Tuesday, 2/17/09
PARENT INFORMATION

1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 2/11/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet TODAY in room B-1 during 2nd lunch. New members are always welcome.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Pajamas and slippers are NOT appropriate school attire. If you come “dressed” in these items, you will be required to change!
3. GATE MEETING will take place in room I-4 after school on Thursday, 2/12.
4. MISSING SKATEBOARD – If you are a 6th grade boy who has been missing your skateboard for a few weeks, please report to Mrs. Godfrey’s office after school.
5. NAMING CONTEST – The City of Fillmore is sponsoring a contest to name the new 22-acre community park which is being built at C & River Streets, next to the new skateboard park. The winner of the contest will receive $50.00. You can submit your entry to Fillmore City Hall. The park is expected to be finished in August and will have tennis & basketball courts, baseball & football fields, bike paths and a concession stand!
6. VALENTINE DANCE – The dance is Thursday, 2/12 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are on sale on the pavilion stage during both lunches. The cost of the dance is $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. There will be chocolates, candy hearts, pizza and beverages for sale too. Signed parent permission slips are required. This is a friendship dance, not a couple’s dance. See you there!
7. MARK YOUR CALENDARS – No school on Friday, 2/13/09 or Monday, 2/16/09.
8. SCHEDULE C – We will change to schedule C which begins with Per. 3 on Tuesday, 2/17/09/
9. MATH PROBLEM – Check out the math problem in the February issue of The Doghouse. The first 10 students to turn in their work and correct answer will receive a prize. Deadline to turn in your correct answer is TODAY to G-1.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us