FMS Bulletin Thursday, 5/12/11

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, 5/12/11
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

Current Rotation: Start with period 6, end with Period 5 – May 2 through May 20

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. PRIDE IN AMERICA DAY is coming up on May 27th. Please honor veterans you know by filling out the Wall of Honor certificates that your 6th period teacher give you. These certificates will be made into flags by Mrs. Wade and her classes. The certificates are due to Mrs. Wade by Wednesday, May 18.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. HIGH SCHOOL PEP SQUAD – If you are an 8th grader and interested in trying out for the high school pep squad, please sign up on the clipboard at Mrs. Lemons’ desk at the high school front office. More information will follow regarding tryouts.
4. 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. Also, all library fines must be paid. See Mrs. DuBois for further information.
5. PARTY GRANDE has been changed to this Friday, May 13th. Tickets on sale now during both lunches. Presale $2.00, $3.00 at the door.
6. PENNIES FOR PATIENTS – For the next few weeks FMS will be participating in the “Pennies for Patients” program. Donate your loose change to your 6th period class and help save some lives. See Mr. Cummings for more information.
7. LIFETOUCH PICTURES – Students who received their promotion and/or Spring pictures need to return the pictures, money due, or a combination of both to the office. There is a large collection bin in the office. Please do not disturb the office as you return your picture envelopes.
8. 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.
9. 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 Principal Wilber at the high school.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. DENTAL CLINIC – The Sespe NFL preschool program is offering a dental clinic. For more information call Patsy Torres or Ana Avila at Sespe School 524-6161.
2. 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.
3. 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. http://www.fillmore.k12.ca.us/ Click on Fillmore Middle School, then click on Parent Connection. Once you fill out the form turn it in to the school and your request will be processed. Once processed, you will receive your PIN number via email.
4. 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.