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Art by Mattias VanBreemen
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Art by Jacob Alvarez
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Art by Emmanuel Roldan
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Art by Daniel Vaca
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Art by Nancy Hurtado
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Tobacco Bus
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The Tobacco Bus of Horrors rolled into town again this year to visit Fillmore Middle School. Ronda Reyes-Deutsch, FMS school counselor, welcomed Carolyn Consoli and Johnny Gomez from the Ventura County Health Care Agency that educates 6th graders on the dangers of tobacco. 6th grade docents led the tours for their peers sharing shocking information like there are 7,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke and 70 of them are known to cause cancer. The Tobacco Industry uses movies for advertising to influence kids to use tobacco products. It is estimated that a thousand children are influenced to start using tobacco every day!

The outside of the bus has been painted with murals and the inside of the bus shows past and present advertising in the media on luring young people to begin smoking to replace those who have died from tobacco use. Also, the students got to walk through a mouth of a smoker (a structure built inside the bus).

Each 6th grade class was divided into 5 groups. Docents then took the students to a designated location around or inside the bus to engage the children in conversations such as what is second hand smoke and learning that there is such a thing as third hand smoke. Illegal sales to minors (anyone under 18 years of age) was discussed and a phone number was given to report the criminal activity. Some children had a family member or close friend that smokes. The bus has a number on it to call to help those addicted to nicotine stop. Another conversation on one side of the bus was that cigarette butts are the majority of litter in parks and beaches. Fillmore parks still permit smoking!

Did you know that it takes about 30 years for a cigarette filter to decompose? Or did you know that a cigar can have as much tobacco as a pack of cigarettes?

Some clever phrases also are painted on the outside of the bus:
• You chew you lose… Smokeless today… toothless and cheekless tomorrow.
• Cross your heart. Hope to die!
• It’s a woman killing thing.
• Butts are litter.
• If your outside looked like your inside, would you still smoke?
• Lethal injection: Cadmium Arsenic, Methane, Insecticide, Ammonia, Plutonium, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide
• 2nd Hand smoke kills.
• RIP

If you see someone selling to a child under 18 years of age, please report it. The number to call is: 1-800-5-ASK-4-ID

If you or a loved one wants to kick this nasty habit, please call the County at 201-STOP.

6th Grade Docents for Wednesday, April 4, 2012:
• Grailing Lowe-MacMahon
• Jacqueline Rios
• Natalie Martinez
• Dezeray Zavala
• Christian Andrade
• Laura Ortiz

6th Grade Docents for Thursday, April 5, 2012
• Tristen Marmont
• Blake Palacio
• Erik Uriostegue
• Alina Cardenas
• Dianna Cardoza
• Chloe Stines

FMS Art classes facilitated by Doris Nichols also helped raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco by creating Anti-Tobacco collages. Daniel Vaca, Mattias VanBreemen, Nancy Hurtado, Jacob Alvarez and Emmanuel Roldan are among the students that chose to create artwork sending messages to not use tobacco.

Thank you Tobacco Bus of Horrors!

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, 3/29/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPRING BREAK starts on Friday, April 6th through Friday, April 13th. Students return to school on Monday, April 16th.
2. SCHOOL RULES - Engaging in an act of bullying, including but not limited to bullying by means of an electronic act will result in a possible 1-5 day suspension or possible expulsion.
3. FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT is happening tonight at San Cayetano from 5-7 p.m. Science Fair projects will be on display. Come join in the fun!
4. SPRING PICTURES ARE COMING! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 5th. They will also be taking promotion pictures for 8th graders so make sure you don’t miss out!
5. WANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT? Do you dance? Do you sing? Do you tell jokes? Then sign up to audition for the talent show. Sign up with Mrs. Ecklund or Mrs. Bortins. Auditions are on April 3rd and April 5th.
6. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
7. 8th GRADERS – Try out clinics for the 2012-12 FHS Pep Squad will be the week of April 16th with try outs held on Friday, April 20th. Try Out applications are available in the middle school office and must be returned to Lynn Cole at Fillmore High School on or before Thursday, April 5th.
8. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
9. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR PARENT MEET & GREET will take place this Thursday, March 29th starting at 7:30 a.m. with a full breakfast. Hope to see you here!
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, 3/28/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPRING PICTURES ARE COMING! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 5th. They will also be taking promotion pictures for 8th graders so make sure you don’t miss out!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Anyone bringing any pellets to school and/or shooting them can be cited for battery, suspended and possibly expelled.
3. WANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT? Do you dance? Do you sing? Do you tell jokes? Then sign up to audition for the talent show. Sign up with Mrs. Ecklund or Mrs. Bortins. Auditions are on April 3rd and April 5th.
4. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
5. 8th GRADERS – Try out clinics for the 2012-12 FHS Pep Squad will be the week of April 16th with try outs held on Friday, April 20th. Try Out applications are available in the middle school office and must be returned to Lynn Cole at Fillmore High School on or before Thursday, April 5th.
6. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
7. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR PARENT MEET & GREET will take place this Thursday, March 29th starting at 7:30 a.m. with a full breakfast. Hope to see you here!
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 3/23/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, 3/22/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. TOMORROW, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us your school spirit!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, 3/21/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to Diego Rodrigues who won 3rd place in the “Get the Green” video/photo competition. If you want to view the video go to: getthegreen.org Great work Diego!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
5. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, 3/20/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. GET YOUR COLLEGE ON – Remember that Wednesday is College Day. Show your future college you care!
2. SCHOOL RULES - All students need to remember to keep their hands to themselves. Failure to follow this rule could end up in a possible suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have a question about your grade or need a grade change, talk with your teacher. All changes must be submitted to Mrs. Brock in writing by your teacher.
5. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
6. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, 3/19/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to our Soroptomist Writing Contest award winners: Essay winner – 7th grader Taylor Wright-Jones. Poems – 1st Place – Hope Nisbet Wilcox; 2nd Place – Connie Quintana; 3rd Place – Liz Ocampo. Great job students
2. SCHOOL RULES - All students need to remember to keep their hands to themselves. Failure to follow this rule could end up in a possible suspension.
3. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have a question about your grade or need a grade change, talk with your teacher. All changes must be submitted to Mrs. Brock in writing by your teacher.
4. GET YOUR COLLEGE ON – Remember that Wednesday is College Day. Show your future college you care!
5. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
6. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. 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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 3/16/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to Paulina Guerrero who has logged 2,013,966 words read this year! She wins the skateboard deck.
2. SCHOOL RULES - Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed at FMS. If you bring and use them, they will be confiscated and a parent will need to come in to pick it up.
3. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Turn in your chocolate money to Mrs. Bortins in K-4 today!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
2. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
3. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
4. 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