FMS Bulletin Friday, 9/2/11

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 9/2/11
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

Current Rotation: Start with period 1, end with Period 6 – 8/16/11 through 9/2/11

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, Sept. 5th - Labor Day holiday.
2. NEW ROTATION starts on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. All students will start the day with period 2 and end the day with period 1.
3. SCHOOL RULES – Engaging in an act of bullying, including cyber-bullying will not be tolerated at FMS! Students responsible will face a 1-5 day suspension.
4. LAST CHANCE to get your Lifetouch Pictures that were taken during registration. You may pick up your picture packet during lunch or after school in the office.
5. VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE starts on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 3-4:45 p.m. in the gym. Practices will continue to take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4:45 p.m.
6. CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE starts on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Meet on the back field for practice.
7. LOST YOUR STUDENT ID CARD? If so, you may purchase a replacement card for $3.00 in the Library. If you were not present during registration to get your ID card, you will need to have your picture taken on Picture Make-Up Day.
8. PICTURE MAKE UP DAY will take place on Monday, Sept. 12th. If you did not have your picture taken during registration you will need to do so on this day. 6th grade will have their pictures taken during 1st period, 7th graders during 2nd period, and 8th graders during 3rd period. Also, if you did not purchase pictures during registration but wish to do so now, you will need to have new photos taken at the designated times.
9. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL season opens TONIGHT at home. Middle school students are reminded that if they come to the game, they are required to sit in the bleachers to watch the game. Students will not be allowed to loiter behind the bleachers or near the snack bar area. Students who do not comply will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to return to other games this year. Costs for middle school students are $4.00 if accompanied by an adult and ALL students without an adult will pay $7.00.
10. CAFETERIA INFO – Students who receive free breakfast are entitled to one free breakfast OR break snack, not both for free.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER will be sent home today with students. If you wish to receive a Spanish version you may pick one up at the middle school office.
2. BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT is set for Thursday, Sept. 8th. from 5:15-8 p.m. Stay tuned for more details. Mark your calendar!
3. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us Click on the “For Parents” drop down, Zangle Parent Connection, Registration Form. Print and complete the form and have your student deliver it to the front office. Once processed you will receive a PIN number for accessing your student’s information.