FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, 5/2/11
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve
New Rotation: Start with period 6, end with Period 5 – May 2 through May 20
STUDENT INFORMATION
1. NEW ROTATION starts today – All students will begin the day with period 6 and end the day with period 5.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you have a new address or phone number, please give this information to the front office. We need correct mailing information so that you will receive your summer registration information for next year.
3. CONGRATULATIONS to Suzanne Arana for being named one of the winners of the Ventura County Schools Disaster Preparedness Challenge poster contest. Great job Suzanne! Also, our school has been selected as the winner of the Best School Division 3 Art Contest. Thank you to Mrs. Nichols for all the hard work and encouragement you give to our students to participate in these contests!
4. RELAY IDOL – The Relay for Life program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is holding auditions on Saturday, May 21st at 3:00 p.m. in Central Park for local singers or groups. The winner will perform the National Anthem at the Relay for Life on September 17th, 2011 and also be part of the 24-hr. Fight Against Cancer. Pick up a flyer in the front office for further information on how to register to audition.
5. WALK-A-THON – Fillmore High School is sponsoring the second annual walk-a-thon on Wednesday, May 18th from 8:30-5:30 p.m. benefiting Make-A-Wish and Kids for Wish Kids Foundation. If you are interested in participating, contact Kianna Tarango at kianna_tarango3@yahoo.com and/or Principal John Wilber at jwilber@fillmore.k12.ca.us
6. 8th GRADERS (Soon to be Freshmen) – If you are an athlete and plan to participate and practice during the summer for ANY SPORT/PEP SQUAD you must have a current physical on file with the FHS Athletic Dept. “FREE” physicals will be given starting TODAY. However, you must see Patty in the Health Office to set up an appointment and complete the required paperwork. If you wish to get a physical from your own personal doctor, Patty will have the required paperwork as well. Once completed, ALL PHYSICALS are required to be returned to Patty in the Health Office.
7. 8th GRADERS – Remember, for the end of the year trip to the park you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the year and no suspensions in the 4th quarter.
PARENT INFORMATION
1. PARENTING CLASSES in English and Spanish have started and will take place at FMS every Monday – English 4-6:30 p.m. and Spanish 6:30-9 p.m. in room
D-3.
2. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. Fill out the form at the following link and return it to the middle school office. Your password will be emailed to you. (see notice above) www.fillmore.k12.ca.us Parent Connection Registration Comment
3. 7th-12th GRADE STUDENTS are now required to get a whooping cough immunization before starting the 2011-2012 school year. Make an appointment now for your student(s) to receive this required vaccination.
4. WEBSITE INFO: Our Calendar of Events is posted at the Fillmore Unified School District Website at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us Once there, you can click on Fillmore Middle School and you will find the calendar of events listed in the upper left corner. You will also find a cafeteria menu and staff email access.
