Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 10/28/08
Mission Statement: “TOGETHER WE WILL – Think, believe, create, achieve.”
STUDENT INFORMATION
1. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to the following students: Grade 6: Steven Rodriguez & Mayeli Baez; Grade 7: Omar Ponce & Nikole Spencer; Grade 8: Neftaly Guzman & Donna Arreguin. Read more about your peers in the November issue of THE DOGHOUSE.
2. STAFF OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Mrs. Helm, our 8th grade Language Arts teacher and to Joey Alcantar, one of our Campus Supervisors. Read more about our staff members in the upcoming November issue of THE DOGHOUSE.
3. SCHOOL RULES – Engaging in harassment, threats or intimidation against student or school personnel will result in a 1-3 day suspension.
4. 8th GRADE WHO’S MOST LIKELY… Winners are: Never need colored contacts: Julia Valenzuela & Lucio Trinidad; Be in the 2012 London Olympics: Tati Gonzalez & Hugo Magana; Become a Model: Courtney Salazar & Emilio Morales; Make it in Showbiz: Alyssa Ramirez & Paul Lerma; Become President: Cybill Pace & Jose Luis Perez; Become a Billionaire: Crystal Sandoval & Jose Contreras; Become a Professional Musician: Brandy Nisbet & Anthony Leal; Become a Comedian: Natalie Rodriguez & Javier Guerrero; Never have a Bad Hair Day: Jasmin Sandoval & Blas Mendoza; Make a Colgate Commercial: Maria Isabel Cardenas & Vincent Chavez; Be Best Friends for Life: Chelsea Chapman & Jasmine Escoto; Jared Lozano & Hector Quintero.
5. 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!
6. FRIDAY, 10/31 is the Fillmore vs Santa Paula high school football game. Due to the fact that it falls on Halloween, anyone dressed in costumes that are “Middle School Age “and above WILL NOT be allowed into the game. Fillmore High apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, but hopes you will understand that it is important to create a safe environment for all that attend.
7. ATTENTION FILLMORE AND PIRU BOYS! Are you tired of your parents asking you to do something instead of playing video games all weekend? If you are between 11 and 17, come and check out the Boy Scouts. There will be an open house at the Scout House at the east end of Main Street from 6 to 7 p.m. on TONIGHT, October 28th. See pictures of our recent camping trip to Wishon Valley in the Sierras. Learn about Winter Camp, backpacking, this year's new summer camp location, and various one day trips, projects, games and races the scouts participate in. Refreshments will be served. Bring your parents. Hope to see you Tuesday! For more information call Esteban at 524-2013 or email him at chavito524@aol.com
8. RED RIBBON & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, Oct. 29
- “SHADE OUT DRUGS DAY” Wear red, crazy hair & sunglasses.
- HAUNTED HOUSE – Visit our very own Haunted House open during both
lunches. Look for the “dare to enter sign”. Cost is $2.00.
Thursday, Oct. 30
- “GIVE DRUGS THE SLIP DAY” – Wear your pajamas, slippers & bring a
stuffed animal
- HAUNTED HOUSE – Visit our very own Haunted House open during both
lunches. Look for the “dare to enter sign”. Cost is $2.00.
Friday, Oct. 31
- HALLOWEEN COSTUME – Wear your Halloween costume to school. Please
do not wear a mask.
- HAUNTED HOUSE – Open during both lunches. Cost is $2.00
- DOOR CONTEST – See possible theme messages on the Post It Handout in
your classroom to help the class with ideas. The top four winners of the door
contest win: 1st Place: Skateboard keychain; 2nd Place: Popcorn; 3rd Place:
Goodie Pouch
PARENT INFORMATION
1. RUMMAGE SALE – This Saturday, 11/1 there will be a rummage sale fundraiser for students who are going to Washington D.C. Any student/parent going on the trip who wishes to participate needs to bring their items for sale to the yard in front of the district office that morning.
2. 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
3. FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL phone numbers: General 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.
