Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 9/25/08

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WRESTLING PRACTICE will take place today at the high school wrestling room from 3:30-5 p.m. You may participate only if you have turned in your signed participation form.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. MAKE UP PICTURES are taking place TOMORROW. Teachers have been given a list of students who missed our first picture day and MUST have their picture taken. 6th Graders will have their pictures taken during Per. 3; 7th graders during Per. 4; and 8th graders during Per. 5. All pictures will be completed by 11:30 a.m. If you purchased pictures the first time but you are unhappy with the pictures, you need to bring the picture packet and give it to the picture people, and they will take new pictures. If you forgot your payment envelope last time and now want to purchase pictures, you can pick up a NEW PICTURE PAYMENT ENVELOPES the Attendance or front office and have your picture taken during the designated time.
4. YESTERDAY was the deadline for turning in lunch applications. If you have not turned one in for this school year, you will be charged starting today for your lunch.
5. STUDENTS & PARENTS – College is possible! The largest national organization supporting Hispanic higher education is coming to Santa Paula High School. 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. There will be a raffle and college fair as well. Please RSVP to Norma Magana at: nmagana@bbsvc.org or call (805) 910-9317.
6. INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO KNIT? If so you can go to room I-4 during Advisory and learn how to knit with Mrs. Lynch!
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 – Yearbook will now be taking baby pictures for the yearbook. You may turn in your picture to Miss Beal in K-3. All pictures must have your name and 6th period teacher written clearly on the back. Hurry, there are only 100 spots and 350 8th graders!
8. DANCE - Our first dance of the school year is coming this October 3. ASB will start selling dance tickets today 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
 STUDENT OF THE MONTH – The staff voted: Congratuations to 6th grade: Chad Petuoglu, Kayleigh Thompson; Grade 7: Carson McLain, Kiana Hope; 8th Grade: Sammy Martinez, Maria Villalobos. Learn more about these students in our newsletter that is coming soon.
 STAFF OF THE MONTH – The ASB voted: Congratuations to Mr. Fischer, math teacher and Mrs. DuBois, science teacher. Learn more about our staff in the school paper coming soon to FMS.
 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 - Are you struggling with a problem? Concerned about a friend? Arguing with mom or dad? Having a difficult time at school? Confused and looking for a little help? Write to DEAR JEAN MARIE. Share your situation and let DEAR JEAN MARIE give you some advice. You do not need to sign your name so you can feel safe sharing your problem. Please write out your problem and drop 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.
 DANCE – Our first dance of the school year is coming this October 3rd. ASB is selling tickets during both lunches 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.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL phone numbers: General 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.
2. OUR NEXT MEET & GREET takes place THIS FRIDAY, 9/26 from 7-9:00 a.m. Drop in any time between 7-9:00 a.m.