Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 11/6/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.
Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”
STUDENT INFORMATION
1. ASSEMBLY on Friday, 11/7 entitled “Someone Like Me”. 8th graders will attend from 8-9:00 a.m. and 6th & 7th graders will attend from 9:05-10:05 a.m. NO ADVISORY on this date.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you arrive late to school but before 8:15 a.m., go straight to your classroom and you will be marked tardy. If you arrive after 8:15 a.m., check in at the Attendance Office.
3. NO SCHOOL on Monday and Tuesday, 11/10 & 11/11.
4. NEW ROTATION (E) starts on Wednesday, 11/12/08. You will begin your day with period 5 followed by periods 6, 1, 2, 3, & 4.
5. CONGRATULATIONS to students who have won Art honors so far this year: Hispanic Heritage Awards – Levi Craig, Amanda Vassaur & Jaime Valdovinos; Door Design – Jasmin Gonzalez. Great job students!
6. TRIVIA CONTEST – Part I: In our November newsletter you will find a trivia contest called “Guess Who”. Guess Who is the name of a staff member at our school. The first 10 students who have all or most of the correct answers receive a prize. You have two weeks after your receive this newsletter to turn your guess in to Ms. Morielli in room G-1. Deadline is November 14. Good Luck!
7. WASHINGTON D.C. – Did you want to go to Washington D.C. but didn’t know how you could afford it? Well, here’s your chance. There’s one free trip available to go to Washington D.C. Any 7th or 8th grade student can apply for the scholarship. See Miss Beal in K-3 or Mrs. Cone in K-1 for the scholarship application. Complete the scholarship form and write an essay about why you want to go on the trip. Turn your form and essay in to Miss Beal or Mrs. Cone by Friday, 11/14/08.
8. YEARBOOKS are now $40.00. This is the last quarter to get your name on your book and the price will go up, so get yours now!
PARENT INFORMATION
1. ANY PARENT who wishes to participate in our school’s newspaper by writing an interesting article or poetry, sharing a favorite recipe, or submitting photos of our school events, please contact Ms. Morielli in room G-1 or email her at: amorielli@fillmore.k12.ca.us
