FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, 5/17/11
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. ALL TALENT SHOW PERFORMERS – Dress rehearsal TODAY after school in the gym.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of a firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object will result in a 5-day suspension and expulsion recommendation.
3. PRIDE IN AMERICA DAY is a special day where we show pride in our country and honor our veterans. As part of that day we will be making special flags with our Wall of Honor Certificates. If you have family members or friends who are veterans please fill out a Wall of Honor certificate and return it to your 6th period teacher or Mrs. Wade by Wednesday, 5/18.
4. VETERANS FOR PEACE is sponsoring a Peace Poetry contest. Write a poem about Peace; any style is possible. One student from each grade level will win a $50 prize and will be recognized during the Pride In America assembly. Turn in your poems to your Language Arts teacher. The deadline is Friday, May 20th.
5. YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! They will be delivered to 8th graders during 4th period on Tuesday, May 24th and they will be on sale after school Tuesday to 8th graders only. 6th & 7th graders will have yearbooks delivered on Wednesday, May 25th. Yearbooks will be on sale to all students on Wednesday. Cost is $50, cash only, no checks. Please do not come to Miss Beal’s room to ask to get yours early. They will not be handed out any earlier or on sale any earlier.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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. TDAP – Clinicas del Camino Real is offering a TDAP immunization clinic this Saturday, 5/14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No student will receive his or her class schedule or be able to start the 2011-12 school year until the school health offices receive proper TDAP documentation.
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 (TDAP) before starting the 2011-2012 school year. Make an appointment now for your student(s) to receive this required vaccination.