Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 5/22/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. PRIDE IN AMERICA DAY TODAY! All students will go to the assembly at 10:10 a.m. followed the BBQ and fun activities. At 2:40 all students will return to your 1st period teacher for attendance.
1. HALOS – ASB is selling red, white and blue halos for $2.00. The supply is very limited. First come, first served. Come to room G-1 or the pavilion stage to buy your halo.
2. PHOTO BOOTH – Come get your photo taken with your friends. Don’t forget to bring your money to get your photo taken! Look for us under the pavilion.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Harassing or threatening any student or adult will result in a 3-5 day suspension and possible expulsion.
3. PIRU SCHOOL is looking for student volunteers to help with their Dance Festival on Friday, 5/29 starting at 6:00 p.m. If you wish to help, call Piru School at 521-1709.
4. MENTOR PROGRAM – Any students that are interested in attending the Bluez Boyz concert on June 14 may pick up a permission slip in the mentor room during break or lunch.
5. POETRY SLAM – Attention all 7th & 8th graders who competed in the finals of the 6th grade poetry slam last year or the year before! You are invited to attend the 6th grade poetry slam on Friday, 5/29 during 1st & 2nd period. You need permission slips signed by your 1st & 2nd period teacher excusing you from their classes in order to attend. Please get the permission slip from the office and turn them in ASAP. If you would like to judge, please mark on the permission slip. The first 5 to get them in will be awarded the positions. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Wohlers in room B-1 during your lunch or after school.
6. 8th GRADERS – Our 8th grade trip to Shiells Park is on Tuesday, 6/2. We will be walking over and spending the morning with food and fun activities. This trip is for promotion-eligible 8th graders. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, all textbooks turned in and all money owed is paid back. This includes library & textbook fines, picture money, lock money and cafeteria money. The cost for this event is only $3.00! Get a permission slip from Mrs. Laureano or Mrs. DuBois. Bring the signed permission slip AND $3.00 to Mrs. DuBois next week. The last day to pay is Friday, 5/29.
7. 8th GRADE PROMOTION takes place on Thursday, 6/4 at 11:00 a.m. Students should dress appropriately as our dress code WILL BE ENFORCED. If you need a copy of the dress code, every teacher has copies in their classroom.
8. MIMIMUM DAYS - We will NOT have a late start on Wednesday, 6/3 the last week of school. School will start at 7:55 a.m. each of these days. Monday, 6/1 is a full day. Tuesday-Thursday, 6/2-6/4/09 are minimum days and school will be dismissed at 12:07 p.m.
9. YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION takes place for 8th graders on Wednesday, 5/27 during 6th period and for 6th & 7th graders on Thursday, 5/28 during 6th period. Yearbooks will be on sale after school only to 8th graders on Wednesday, 5/27 and to all grades on Thursday, 5/28.
10. WOW! Want to have a fun summer? Come sign up for Pyles Boys Camp. Established in 1949 in the Sequoia National Forest, it is a rugged, 2 week no-cost camp that seeks to instill confidence, pride, value of hard work and respect for self and others. Pyles Camp shows boys, ages 12-15 that they can succeed in life if they are willing to work hard. If interested, please stop by the mentor room to enroll with Norma Magana or call 524-6028 or contact Ramona Enriquez at 524-4999.
11. PARTY GRANDE HAWAIIAN STYLE – Our last dance of the year takes place on Friday, 5/29 from 5:30-8:30. Tickets go on sale tomorrow during both lunches in the pavilion. The cost is $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. We will have door prizes throughout the evening. Signed parent permission slip is required to attend.
12. ATTENTION 6th & 7th GRADERS – Now’s the time if you want to be in next year’s Yearbook class to come and get an application from Miss Beal in room K-3. We need hard-working students to be computer techs, photographers, sales leaders and treasurers. If you think this is you, see Miss Beal now. All applications are due to Miss Beal by TODAY.
13. EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY – For more Information about non-toxic cleaning products, see Richie Vasquez.
14. TALENT SHOW – Students and staff who would like to participate in a fun event, please sign up for our 3rd annual talent show. The show is scheduled to take place June 3. If you have any questions, need more information, or a room to practice, please see Ms. Morielli in room G-1.
PARENT INFORMATION

1. PRIDE IN AMERICA DAY –The FMS parking lot will be closed TODAY for Pride in America Day activities. There will be no cars allowed to park in the parking lot that morning. There will be one loop in and out of the gate to drop off students. If you can drop your son/daughter off before the stop sign at 1st and A streets and have them walk in to school, this will ease congestion into the school. Thank you for your support.
2. 8th GRADE PROMOTION – Promotion takes place on Thursday, 6/4/09 starting at 11:00 a.m. Please keep in mind that this event is very well attended. Plan ahead. Parking is limited. Once our parking lot is full, you will need to park in the surrounding neighborhoods and walk into the school. Our ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. so please plan accordingly.