Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 12/17/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. HOLIDAY RALLY is this Thursday. All students who wish to participate in the games must sign up with Ms. Morielli in room G-1. The colors of our holiday rally are: 6th graders wear red, 7th graders wear black, 8th graders wear white and green for participating staff. The class with the most holiday color earns 500 points towards the rally points. All game participants must wear their grade color in order to participate.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Engaging in harassment, threats or intimidation against students or school personnel will result in a 1-3 day suspension.
3. WINTER BREAK INFO – Minimum day on Friday, 12/19/08. Students will be released at 12:07 p.m. Break runs 12/20/08 through 1/5/09. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.
4. LUNCH INFO – When students return to school on January 6th after the 2-week winter break, we will be switching lunches. 7th & 8th graders will attend 1st lunch (11:15-11:55) and 6th graders will attend 2nd lunch (12:10-12:50).
5. MINIMUM DAY BUS SCHEDULE – On Friday, 12/19 our busses will transport students home starting at 1:00 p.m. EXCEPT for the Bardsdale bus which will pick up students at 12:45 p.m.
6. YEARBOOK INFO –This is your last chance to get your name on your yearbook. See Miss Beal in K-3. Cost is still only $40.00.
7. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Do not spray pesticides on your garden. Use natural bugs instead. Se Amairani Valdivia for more information.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. “MEET & GREET ” this Friday, December 19th from 7:30-8:30 am. We will be talking about Cyberbullying.
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, 12/16/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. HOLIDAY RALLY is this Thursday. All students who wish to participate in the games must sign up with Ms. Morielli in room G-1. The colors of our holiday rally are: 6th graders wear red, 7th graders wear black, 8th graders wear white and green for participating staff. The class with the most holiday color earns 500 points towards the rally points. All game participants must wear their grade color in order to participate.
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. WINTER BREAK INFO – Minimum day on Friday, 12/19/08. Students will be released at 12:07 p.m. Break runs 12/20/08 through 1/5/09. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.
4. LUNCH INFO – When students return to school on January 6th after the 2-week winter break, we will be switching lunches. 7th & 8th graders will attend 1st lunch (11:15-11:55) and 6th graders will attend 2nd lunch (12:10-12:50).
5. MINIMUM DAY BUS SCHEDULE – On Friday, 12/19 our busses will transport students home starting at 1:00 p.m. EXCEPT for the Bardsdale bus which will pick up students at 12:45 p.m.
6. IF YOU RECEIVED a pink sheet entitled Parent Permission to Use Photos/Video Image of Student, this sheet needs to be signed and returned immediately. You may be excluded from some activities if you do not return this form. You can pick up another copy of the form in the front office.
7. YEARBOOK INFO – Hey you – yeah, you! I hear you don’t have your yearbook yet. Go get it tomorrow – yeah, tomorrow! Don’t wait! This is your last chance to get your name on your book. If you snooze, you lose so get over to the yearbook table or see Miss Beal in K-3. Cost is still only $40.00.
8. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Talk to Yessenia Garcia and Miguel Garcia about local beach cleanup.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. “MEET & GREET ” this Friday, December 19th from 7:30-8:30 am. We will be talking about Cyberbullying.
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, 12/15/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. HOLIDAY RALLY is this Thursday. All students who wish to participate in the games must sign up with Ms. Morielli in room G-1. The colors of our holiday rally are: 6th graders wear red, 7th graders wear black, 8th graders wear white and green for participating staff. The class with the most holiday color earns 500 points towards the rally points. All game participants must wear their grade color in order to participate.
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. WINTER BREAK INFO – Minimum day on Friday, 12/19/08. Students will be released at 12:07 p.m. Break runs 12/20/08 through 1/5/09. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.
4. LUNCH INFO – When students return to school on January 6th after the 2-week winter break, we will be switching lunches. 7th & 8th graders will attend 1st lunch (11:15-11:55) and 6th graders will attend 2nd lunch (12:10-12:50).
5. MINIMUM DAY BUS SCHEDULE – On Friday, 12/19 our busses will transport students home starting at 1:00 p.m. EXCEPT for the Bardsdale bus which will pick up students at 12:45 p.m.
6. IF YOU RECEIVED a pink sheet entitled Parent Permission to Use Photos/Video Image of Student, this sheet needs to be signed and returned immediately. You may be excluded from some activities if you do not return this form. You can pick up another copy of the form in the front office.
7. YEARBOOK INFO – Hey you – yeah, you! I hear you don’t have your yearbook yet. Go get it tomorrow – yeah, tomorrow! Don’t wait! This is your last chance to get your name on your book. If you snooze, you lose so get over to the yearbook table or see Miss Beal in K-3. Cost is still only $40.00.
8. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Talk to Yessenia Garcia and Miguel Garcia about local beach cleanup.

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
Friday, 12/12/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WINTER BREAK INFO – Minimum day on Friday, 12/19/08. Students will be released at 12:07 p.m. Break runs 12/20/08 through 1/5/09. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.
2. LUNCH INFO – When students return to school on January 6th after the 2-week winter break, we will be switching lunches. 7th & 8th graders will attend 1st lunch (11:15-11:55) and 6th graders will attend 2nd lunch (12:10-12:50).
3. SCHOOL RULES – Engaging in harassment, threats or intimidation against students or school personnel will result in a 1-3 day suspension.
4. MINIMUM DAY BUS SCHEDULE – On Friday, 12/19 our busses will transport students home starting at 1:00 p.m. EXCEPT for the Bardsdale bus which will pick up students at 12:45 p.m.
5. IF YOU RECEIVED a pink sheet entitled Parent Permission to Use Photos/Video Image of Student, this sheet needs to be signed and returned immediately. You may be excluded from some activities if you do not return this form. You can pick up another copy of the form in the front office.
6. YEARBOOK INFO – Hey you – yeah, you! I hear you don’t have your yearbook yet. Go get it tomorrow – yeah, tomorrow! Don’t wait! This is your last chance to get your name on your book. If you snooze, you lose so get over to the yearbook table or see Miss Beal in K-3. Cost is still only $40.00.
7. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Use less gasoline; plan your errands to make just one trip to the store. See Jaime Valdovinos and Noe Magana for more information.

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, 12/11/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. COLORGUARD MEETING today after school in the band room.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Engaging in harassment, threats or intimidation against students or school personnel will result in a 1-3 day suspension.
3. IF YOU RECEIVED a pink sheet entitled Parent Permission to Use Photos/Video Image of Student, this sheet needs to be signed and returned immediately. You may be excluded from some activities if you do not return this form. You can pick up another copy of the form in the front office.
4. LUNCH INFO – When students return to school on January 6th after the 2-week winter break, we will be switching lunches. 7th & 8th graders will attend 1st lunch (11:15-11:55) and 6th graders will attend 2nd lunch (12:10-12:50).
5. YEARBOOK INFO – Hey you – yeah, you! I hear you don’t have your yearbook yet. Go get it tomorrow – yeah, tomorrow! Don’t wait! This is your last chance to get your name on your book. If you snooze, you lose so get over to the yearbook table or see Miss Beal in K-3. Cost is still only $40.00.
6. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Avoid throwing trash on roads and freeways; use a trash bag in your car. See Salvador Lopez for more information.

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, 12/10/08
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 MEETING today during lunch in Mrs. Wohlers’ classroom (B-1) where members will receive instructions for today’s yearbook club photo which is being taken during 3rd period.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property will result in a 3-day suspension.
3. COME HEAR THE BAND tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the FMS gym. You are in for a treat!
4. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Recycling plastic water bottles protects the Earth. See Laura Garnica for more information.

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
Tuesday, 12/9/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. COME HEAR THE BAND perform on Wednesday, 12/10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the FMS gym. You are in for a treat!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property will result in a 3-day suspension.
3. CAREER LUNCH TODAY in room J-1 during second lunch. Come and meet Diane Galvan who is a Laboratory Technician. Germs, Germs, Germs – she deals with them on a daily basis. Ever had your blood drawn? Know what happens after the blood leaves your body for a tube? Then what happens? Come tomorrow and find out answers to these questions.
4. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – Ask Courtney Salazar about groundwater pollution.

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
Monday, 12/8/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. COME HEAR THE BAND perform on Wednesday, 12/10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the FMS gym. You are in for a treat!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind will result in a 3-5 day suspension for the first offense.
3. BATTLE OF THE BANDS – ASB is looking for bands to sign up for our next rally on Dec. 18th to participate in the “Battle of the Bands”. Please sign up in room G-1.
4. GREAT ESCAPE II will be awarded to students who have earned a GPA of 3.4 and above for 2nd quarter. It’s not too late! Turn in your homework and score well on your tests. Good luck!
5. CAREER LUNCH TOMORROW, 12/9 in room J-1 during second lunch. Come and meet Diane Galvan who is a Laboratory Technician. Germs, Germs, Germs – she deals with them on a daily basis. Ever had your blood drawn? Know what happens after the blood leaves your body for a tube? Then what happens? Come tomorrow and find out answers to these questions.
6. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – See Alejandra Landeros about protecting Channel Island’s bald eagles.

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
Friday, 12/5/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CAREER LUNCH TODAY in room J-1 during second lunch. Come and meet Erik Johnson who is a commercial airline pilot. Learn what really goes on behind the cockpit door of a big, commercial airplane, like the ones that fly out of LAX! It is definitely not like the movies!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind will result in a 3-5 day suspension for the first offense.
3. 8th GRADERS – Reminder that in order to participate in our 8th grade promotion you must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA over all four quarters. A letter was already mailed to your parents explaining this policy last week.
4. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – See Paula Lerma and David Cabral for more information about air pollution.
5. THE FILLMORE TEEN DROP-IN CENTER is now open Monday-Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. and it is located at the Trinity Episcopal Church at the corner of 2nd & Saratoga Streets. You can participate with homework help, cooking classes, yoga classes and other fun activities.
6. SCHOOL SPIRIT – TODAY is the last day to order your FMS T-shirt. Cost is only $12.00 and the shirts are black with royal blue lettering. Order one as a gift, get one for your parents, wear them anywhere! See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3 and order your shirt!

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, 12/4/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CAREER LUNCH TOMORROW, 12/5 in room J-1 during second lunch. Come and meet Erik Johnson who is a commercial airline pilot. Learn what really goes on behind the cockpit door of a big, commercial airplane, like the ones that fly out of LAX! It is definitely not like the movies!
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. LOST GLASSES – A pair of prescription glasses has been turned in to Mrs. Brock. Describe to claim them.
4. 8th GRADERS – Reminder that in order to participate in our 8th grade promotion you must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA over all four quarters. A letter was already mailed to your parents explaining this policy last week.
5. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – See Brandy Nisbet about protecting the amazing coral reefs of the world.
6. THE FILLMORE TEEN DROP-IN CENTER is now open Monday-Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. and it is located at the Trinity Episcopal Church at the corner of 2nd & Saratoga Streets. You can participate with homework help, cooking classes, yoga classes and other fun activities.
7. SCHOOL SPIRIT – Show the town your spirit and Fillmore pride! Order your Fillmore T-shirt by 12/5. Cost is only $12.00 and the shirts are black with royal blue lettering. Order one as a gift, get one for your parents, wear them anywhere! See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3 and order your shirt!
8. DEAR JEAN MARIE – Have a problem, need a solution? Have a questions, need and answer? Write to Jean Marie.
9. POETRY – Have a poem you would like to share? Submit your poem to The Doghouse for publication.

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