Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 10/03/08

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. DANCE TONIGHT from 5:30-8 p.m. ASB is selling dance tickets during both lunches on the pavilion stage. The cost is $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. Parent permission slips and school ID are required to attend. The theme of our dance is neon lights, glow in the dark. We will have “glow in the dark” items for sale too.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Falsification/forging/altering school or parent documents will result in 2 administrative detentions and your parents will be contacted.
3. THANK YOU to all who donated items for the soldiers. We were able to take a large box to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to be packed for shipment. What an awesome group of students and staff!
4. TALL FLAGS – If you are interested in joining our Tall Flag Team that performs with the FMS marching band, see Mr. Godfrey for more details.
5. CAREER LUNCH TODAY during 2nd lunch in room J-1. We will hear from Darren Galarza who is a Specialist Technical Photographer, not your ordinary photographer! So, come and see how technical and creative the field of photography can be!
6. MINIMUM DAY next Friday, 10/10/08. Students will be released at 12:07 p.m.
7. FALL BREAK runs 10/11/08 through 10/20/08. Students come back to school on Tuesday, 10/21/08.
8. BOYS BASKETBALL tryouts next Friday, 10/10 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
9. STUDENTS & PARENTS – College is possible! The largest national organization supporting Hispanic higher education is coming to Santa Paula High School on Oct. 1, 2008 at the Santa Paula High School Auditorium. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund invites you to attend its 1st college conference in the county. Presentation will be given in Spanish and English on: College Admissions, Financial Aid, & Scholarship opportunities. Light dinner will be served for families that pre-register beginning at 5:00 p.m., raffle, and College Fair. Please RSVP to Norma Magana at: nmagana@bbsvc.org or call (805) 910-9317.
10. YEARBOOK INFO
 Last call for $35 yearbooks. The last day for selling yearbooks for $35 IS TODAY. After that, the price will go to $40.00!!!!
 Attention all students! Now is your chance to participate in the yearbook drawing contest. Draw a school spirited picture and turn it in to Miss Beal in K-3 by TODAY. Pictures need to be on an 8 ½ x 11” paper and drawn in black and white. If your picture is selected, you will win a free yearbook!
 All 8th graders – Only 25 spots left for baby pictures. Get your baby picture in now to Miss Beal in K-3.

11. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 ASB NEWSLETTER – Do you have a love of poetry? Well, if you do, don’t hesitate to drop by room G-1 to drop off your favorite poem (long or short) in the red box marked newsletter drop. The DOGHOUSE will put the best ones in the school paper. SO START WRITING!
 DEAR JEAN MARIE is open to questions. If you have a problem, don’t be shy. Drop your problem into the envelope marked confidential on the outside of Mrs. Wyand’s office door.

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
2. FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL phone numbers: General 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.