FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, 5/3/11
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve
New Rotation: Start with period 6, end with Period 5 – May 2 through May 20
STUDENT INFORMATION
1. CONGRATULATIONS to the following FMS students who competed in the Speech & Debate Tournament at Santa Paula High School: 7th grade: Josh Baez, Yisel Cruz, Ray Figueroa, Yulissa Fregoso. 8th Grade: Carina Alvarado, Viri Quintana, Adriana Zamora. The team excelled with 2 third places; 3 second places and 1 first place trophies. Viri Quintana will be competing in the State Speech competition on Saturday May 14 at Ventura High School. Great job to all the students who participated and to Coach Betzel – a pizza party to celebrate the achievements will be held for these students in Mrs. Betzel’s class this Friday during 2nd lunch.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you have a new address or phone number, please give this information to the front office. We need correct mailing information so that you will receive your summer registration information for next year.
3. 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.
4. WAY TO GO FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL! Jingles for Japan raised $350 which is being sent to the Red Cross. Thank you to all the students and staff for their generosity.
5. YOUTH ACT CLUB will meet next Monday, May 9th during 2nd lunch in room K-1.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 8th GRADERS (Soon to be Freshmen) – If you are an athlete and plan to participate and practice during the summer for ANY SPORT/PEP SQUAD you must have a current physical on file with the FHS Athletic Dept. “FREE” physicals will be given starting TODAY. However, you must see Patty in the Health Office to set up an appointment and complete the required paperwork. If you wish to get a physical from your own personal doctor, Patty will have the required paperwork as well. Once completed, ALL PHYSICALS are required to be returned to Patty in the Health Office.
9. 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.
PARENT INFORMATION
1. 8th GRADE PARENTS – Fillmore High School Athletic Booster Club will be having elections for the 2011-2012 Board on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the high school in room #1. If you are interested in being on the Board or just volunteering, please feel free to attend.
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.
5. WEBSITE INFO: Our Calendar of Events is posted at the Fillmore Unified School District Website at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us Once there, you can click on Fillmore Middle School and you will find the calendar of events listed in the upper left corner. You will also find a cafeteria menu and staff email access.
