Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 11/25/08
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. THE FILLMORE TEEN DROP-IN CENTER is now open Monday-Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. and it is located at the Trinity Episcopal Church at the corner of 2nd & Saratoga Streets. You can participate with homework help, cooking classes, yoga classes and other fun activities.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Theft or attempting to steal school or private property will result in a 1-3 day suspension for the first offense.
3. NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, Thursday or Friday. Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!
4. GREAT ESCAPE I – Congratulations to those students who have earned a GPA of 3.0 and above in first quarter. To celebrate, you will receive a pass from ASB to escape 20 minutes early from your last period class. Grade 8 will escape today, Tuesday, 11/25. You must present your pass in order to escape and redeem for a treat. No pass, no escape, no treat!
5. YEARBOOK – Last chance to get your name on your yearbook for $40.00. See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3.
6. SCHOOL SPIRIT – Show the town your spirit and Fillmore pride! Order your Fillmore T-shirt by 12/5. Cost is only $12.00 and the shirts are black with royal blue lettering. Order one as a gift, get one for your parents, wear them anywhere! See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3 and order your shirt!
7. DEAR JEAN MARIE – Have a problem, need a solution? Have a questions, need and answer? Write to Jean Marie.
8. POETRY – Have a poem you would like to share? Submit your poem to The Doghouse for publication.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Assoc) – Our first PTSA meeting will be held on today, 11/25 at 6:00 p.m. in the FMS Library. Please come and join us and be part of a new adventure.
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