Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 10/23/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NEW ROTATION STARTING MONDAY, 10/26 - All students will start their day with period 4 and end with period 3.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you are suspended more than 20 days in any school year, you will be recommended for expulsion.
3. RED RIBBON WEEK/HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES starts next week.
Tuesday, 10/27 - “Ask Me, What I’m Listening to” I-Pod during lunch
Wednesday, 10/28 - “See Me, I Support My Team” wear your favorite team’s
Jersey; Haunted House – Visit our Haunted House during
both lunches. Cost is $2.00
Thursday, 10/29 – “Be Me, I’m Cool, I’m Drug Free” Wear your Pajamas,
slippers & bring a stuffed animal; Haunted House open during
both lunches
Friday, 10/30 – Halloween Costume “Be Me, I’m a Celebrity” Dress like your favorite celebrity or wear your favorite Halloween costume to school. Masks are not allowed. Costume prize categories: Most creative, most unusual, best homemade, best animal, best celebrity female, best celebrity male, most scary, best staff costume. Haunted House during both lunches. Red Ribbon Door Contest. 1st Place: Ice Cream, 2nd Place: Popcorn, 3rd Place: Lollipops
4. ATTENTION PIRU SKATEBOARDERS - There will be a meeting next Wednesday the 28th for skaters interested in helping design the new Piru Skate Park. It will be at the Warring Park Community center from 6:30-8pm. If you want to have a say in how your park is going to look then you need to come to this meeting. See Mr. Mac Donald if you have any questions.
5. SAN CAYETANO SCHOOL will be locking the gates around the perimeter of the school. Students from FMS who are accustomed to walking through the school and exiting out the corners will no longer be able to do so. Please plan accordingly.
6. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS – Do to some complications with our new student database program and some printing issues, our 1st quarter report cards will be delayed. We will keep you informed when we plan to mail the report cards.
7. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 23rd. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 10/22/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. ATTENTION PIRU SKATEBOARDERS - There will be a meeting next Wednesday the 28th for skaters interested in helping design the new Piru Skate Park. It will be at the Warring Park Community center from 6:30-8pm. If you want to have a say in how your park is going to look then you need to come to this meeting. See Mr. Mac Donald if you have any questions.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you are suspended more than 20 days in any school year, you will be recommended for expulsion.
3. SAN CAYETANO SCHOOL will be locking the gates around the perimeter of the school. Students from FMS who are accustomed to walking through the school and exiting out the corners will no longer be able to do so. Please plan accordingly.
4. SPEECH SERVICES with Mrs. Given have been cancelled for the next 3 weeks.
5. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS – Do to some complications with our new student database program and some printing issues, our 1st quarter report cards will be delayed. We will keep you informed when we plan to mail the report cards.
6. ID CARDS –If you have lost your ID card, you may purchase one for $3.00. If you never received the correct ID card (wrong bar code numbers) we will replace your card at no charge. See Ms. Faulkner in the library to get a replacement ID.
7. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 10/21/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPEECH SERVICES with Mrs. Given have been cancelled for the next 3 weeks.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Your advisory class is just as important as all of your other classes at FMS. If you are not in your assigned advisory class you will be assigned an administrative detention and will be calling home. Thanks for going to the correct advisory class every day.
3. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS – Do to some complications with our new student database program and some printing issues, our 1st quarter report cards will be delayed. We will keep you informed when we plan to mail the report cards.
4. ID CARDS –If you have lost your ID card, you may purchase one for $3.00. If you never received the correct ID card (wrong bar code numbers) we will replace your card at no charge. See Ms. Faulkner in the library to get a replacement ID.
5. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 10/20/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WELCOME BACK from our Fall break and to the beginning of our 2nd Quarter!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Your advisory class is just as important as all of your other classes at FMS. If you are not in your assigned advisory class you will be assigned an administrative detention and will be calling home. Thanks for going to the correct advisory class every day.
3. CONGRATULATIONS to all 7th grade students who built and presented their cell models. Keep up the great work!
4. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed today, 10/20/09.
5. ID CARDS –If you have lost your ID card, you may purchase one for $3.00. If you never received the correct ID card (wrong bar code numbers) we will replace your card at no charge. See Ms. Faulkner in the library to get a replacement ID.
6. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 10/8/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. BASKETBALL TRYOUTS TODAY with the boys tryouts starting at 3:30 and girls tryouts starting at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. BE ON TIME! If you are late, you will not be allowed to try out.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Disrupting school activities will result in either Administrative Detention or a possible 1 day suspension. A second offense will result in a 1-3 day suspension. Stay on task, be respectful and keep working hard in every class!
3. ID CARDS – The office has received duplicate ID cards. If you have lost your ID card, you may purchase one AFTER THE BREAK for $3.00. If you never received the correct ID card (wrong bar code numbers) we will replace your card AFTER THE BREAK at no charge.
4. SPIRIT RALLY – The spirit rally is this Friday, 10/9. Students that would like to participate must wear their grade level color shirts, tape your grade number on your shirt and sign up with Ms. Morielli in room G-1. 6th graders wear white; 7th graders wear red and 8th graders wear blue.
5. MIMIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY, 10/9/09. Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
6. OCTOBER BREAK – Our Fall break takes place Oct. 12-19. Students return on Tuesday, 10/20/09.
7. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed Tuesday, 10/20/09. Work hard and make sure you surprise your parents with some awesome grades!
8. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 10/7/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MAKE UP PICTURE DAY will take place TODAY. If you didn’t get your picture taken earlier this year OR if you didn’t remember to bring money to purchase pictures on our first picture day, plan to have your picture taken again. Flyers are available and you may pick one up from the front office if you are planning to purchase pictures. 6th graders will go to the gym from 9-10:00; 7th from 10-11:00 and 8th from 11-12:00. Teachers have a list of students that need to have their picture taken.
2. ID CARDS – The office has received duplicate ID cards. If you have lost your ID card, you may purchase one after the break for $3.00.
3. SCHOOL RULES – Disrupting school activities will result in either Administrative Detention or a possible 1 day suspension. A second offense will result in a 1-3 day suspension. Stay on task, be respectful and keep working hard in every class!
4. BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS today in the front office for boys and girls. Tryouts will take place on Thursday, 10/8 with the boys tryouts starting at 3:30 and girls tryouts starting at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
5. ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADERS – We will be taking the 8th grade class photo on Thursday, 10/8 at 7:50 a.m. right below the band stairs. If you want to be in the photo, we’ll see you there. Listen for the reminder announcement at 7:45 a.m. to go to the stairs.
6. SPIRIT RALLY – The spirit rally is this Friday, 10/9. All grades can participate in the games. Students that would like to participate must wear their grade level color shirts and tape your grade number on your shirt. 6th graders wear white; 7th graders wear red and 8th graders wear blue. See Ms. Morielli in G-1 for more information.
7. MIMIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY, 10/9/09. Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
8. OCTOBER BREAK – Our Fall break takes place Oct. 12-19. Students return on Tuesday, 10/20/09.
9. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed Tuesday, 10/20/09. Work hard and make sure you surprise your parents with some awesome grades!
10. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 10/6/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WEDNESDAY (TOMORROW) IS Walk TO SCHOOL DAY! All schools in our District along with the City are participating in this event. EVERYONE is encouraged to walk to school, if possible. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Remember that tomorrow is late start day so arrive to school between 8-9:00 a.m. When you arrive here at FMS we will have some fun activities in the pavilion. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Disrupting school activities will result in either Administrative Detention or a possible 1 day suspension. A second offense will result in a 1-3 day suspension. Stay on task, be respectful and keep working hard in every class!
3. MAKE UP PICTURE DAY will take place TOMORROW, October 7th. If you didn’t get your picture taken earlier this year OR if you didn’t remember to bring money to purchase pictures on our first picture day, plan to have your picture taken again. Flyers are available and you may pick one up from the front office if you are planning to purchase pictures. 6th graders will go to the gym from 9-10:00; 7th from 10-11:00 and 8th from 11-12:00.
4. ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADERS – We will be taking the 8th grade class photo on Thursday, 10/8 at 7:350 a.m. right below the band stairs. If you want to be in the photo, we’ll see you there. Listen for the reminder announcement at 7:45 a.m. to go to the stairs.
5. SPIRIT RALLY – The spirit rally is this Friday, 10/9. All grades can participate in the games. Students that would like to participate must wear their grade level color shirts and tape your grade number on your shirt. 6th graders wear white; 7th graders wear red and 8th graders wear blue. See Ms. Morielli in G-1 for more information.
6. MIMIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY, 10/9/09. Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
7. OCTOBER BREAK – Our Fall break takes place Oct. 12-19. Students return on Tuesday, 10/20/09.
8. STUDENT SAFETY – Please be aware that it is a law that children wear helmets if you are: riding your bike, skateboard or scooters. Starting next week the Sheriff’s Dept. will begin issuing tickets to students who are riding this type of equipment but are not wearing helmets. The cost of the ticket is $150.00! Be safe and wear a helmet!
9. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed Tuesday, 10/20/09. Work hard and make sure you surprise your parents with some awesome grades!
10. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 10/5/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPIRIT RALLY – The spirit rally is this Friday, 10/9. All grades can participate in the games. Students that would like to participate must wear their grade level color shirts and tape your grade number on your shirt. 6th graders wear white; 7th graders wear red and 8th graders wear blue. See Ms. Morielli in G-1 for more information.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Theft of any item will result in a 3-5 day suspension and notification of the Sheriff’s Dept.
3. STUDENT SAFETY – Please be aware that it is a law that children wear helmets if you are: riding your bike, skateboard or scooters. Starting next week the Sheriff’s Dept. will begin issuing tickets to students who are riding this type of equipment but are not wearing helmets. The cost of the ticket is $150.00! Be safe and wear a helmet!
4. MAKE UP PICTURE DAY will take place THIS WEEK on Wednesday, October 7th. If you didn’t get your picture taken earlier this year OR if you didn’t remember to bring money to purchase pictures on our first picture day, plan to have your picture taken again. Flyers are available and you may pick one up from the front office if you are planning to purchase pictures. 6th graders will go to the gym from 9-10:00; 7th from 10-11:00 and 8th from 11-12:00.
5. ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADERS – We will be taking the 8th grade class photo on Thursday, 10/8 at 7:350 a.m. right below the band stairs. If you want to be in the photo, we’ll see you there. Listen for the reminder announcement at 7:45 a.m. to go to the stairs.
6. OCTOBER BREAK – Our Fall break takes place Oct. 12-19. Students return on Tuesday, 10/20/09.
7. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed Tuesday, 10/20/09. Work hard and make sure you surprise your parents with some awesome grades!
8. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 10/2/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. STUDENT SAFETY – Please be aware that it is a law that children wear helmets if you are: riding your bike, skateboard or scooters. Starting next week the Sheriff’s Dept. will begin issuing tickets to students who are riding this type of equipment but are not wearing helmets. The cost of the ticket is $150.00! Be safe and wear a helmet!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Theft of any item will result in a 3-5 day suspension and notification of the Sheriff’s Dept.
3. OCTOBER BREAK – Our Fall break takes place Oct. 12-19. Students return on Tuesday, 10/20/09.
4. 1sT QUARTER REPORT CARDS will be mailed Tuesday, 10/20/09. Work hard and make sure you surprise your parents with some awesome grades!
5. ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADERS – We will be taking the 8th grade class photo on Thursday, 10/8 at 7:350 a.m. right below the band stairs. If you want to be in the photo, we’ll see you there. Listen for the reminder announcement at 7:45 a.m. to go to the stairs.
6. MAKE UP PICTURE DAY will take place next week on October 7th. If you didn’t get your picture taken earlier this year OR if you didn’t remember to bring money to purchase pictures on our first picture day, plan to have your picture taken again. Flyers are available and you may pick one up from the front office if you are planning to purchase pictures.
7. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 10/1/09

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. STUDENT SAFETY – Please be aware that it is a law that children wear helmets if you are: riding your bike, skateboard or scooters. Starting next week the Sheriff’s Dept. will begin issuing tickets to students who are riding this type of equipment but are not wearing helmets. The cost of the ticket is $150.00! Be safe and wear a helmet!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any sort of controlled substance (drugs, alcohol, intoxicants of any kind) will result in a 3-5 day suspension and possible expulsion.
3. ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADERS – We will be taking the 8th grade class photo on Thursday, 10/8 at 7:350 a.m. right below the band stairs. If you want to be in the photo, we’ll see you there. Listen for the reminder announcement at 7:45 a.m. to go to the stairs.
4. MAKE UP PICTURE DAY will take place next week on October 7th. If you didn’t get your picture taken earlier this year OR if you didn’t remember to bring money to purchase pictures on our first picture day, plan to have your picture taken again. Flyers will be available soon and we will hand them out to all students.
5. 7/8th GATE STUDENTS – There will be a short 7/8th grade GATE meeting during 2nd lunch in room B-2 TODAY. Bring your lunch and come find out what GATE has in store for you this year. Things are very different from last year; come find out how!
6. 6th GATE STUDENTS – Your GATE meeting is during 1st lunch in room B-2 TODAY. Bring your lunch and see you there!
7. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A FREE YEARBOOK? Enter the yearbook drawing
contest. Show your school spirit. Drawings should include: Our school mascot, school name and mission statement (Together we will: Think, Believe, Create, Achieve). Drawing should be on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Picture could be in black and white or in color. Picture due to Miss Beal by Oct. 24th. Selected drawing will win a free yearbook!
8. STUDENTS: Pick up an application in the office if you are interested in joining the after school “Bridges” program. Space is limited and enrollment is on a first come basis with completed application.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS GARDEN – If anyone has a dump truck to bring FREE soil to the FMS garden, please contact Mrs. Merrill at 524-6070.
2. WOOD DONATIONS – The Science Club is hoping to build a wooden arbor and would appreciate wood donations. If this is something you can help with, please contact the FMS office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!