Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 9/29/08

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. ARE YOU A FAN of the Twilight books by Stephanie Meyer? Join Mrs. DuBois in room J-2 this Thursday for “Twilight Thursdays” during Advisory. We’ll have discussions and activities about our favorite vampires and werewolves!
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. PTSA meeting tomorrow night, 9/30/08 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the FMS Library. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
4. CAREER LUNCHES ARE BACK! Starting Friday, 10/3 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!
5. BOYS BASKETBALL – If you are interested in playing on the FMS boys basketball team, sign up on the sheet in the Attendance Office. Try-outs will take place at a later date.
6. 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.
7. YEARBOOK INFO
 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 Fri. 10/3. 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 50 spots left for baby pictures. Get your baby picture in now to Miss Beal in K-3.
8. DANCE - Our first dance of the school year is coming this Friday, 10/3. ASB is selling dance tickets 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. The dance runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

9. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 LOOKING FOR SCHOOL NEWS – Any student who wishes to participate in our school’s newsletter by writing an interesting article or submitting poetry, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1, Mrs. Wade in room I-1, or Kiana Hope in the ASB room.
 DEAR JEAN MARIE - Don’t forget that you can write to Dear Jean Marie by writing out your problem and dropping it in the brown envelope on the outside of Mrs. Wyand’s office door. The envelope is marked CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS. If your situation is selected, DEAR JEAN MARIE will respond to you in our monthly issue of the school newspaper coming soon to our middle school.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PTSA Meeting tomorrow night, 9/30/08 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the FMS Library. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
2. FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL phone numbers: General 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.
3. THANK YOU for coming to our Meet & Greet last Friday! Mark your calendars for the remaining Meet & Greet dates (all on Fridays): 10/31; 11/21; 12/19; 1/30; 2/27, 3/27; 4/24; 5/29 from 7-9 a.m.