Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 9/30/08

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

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. TALL FLAGS – There will be a meeting today after school in the band room for anyone interested in joining our Tall Flag Team that performs with the FMS marching band. See Mr. Godfrey for more details.
2. SCHOOL RULES - Sexual Harassment/Sexual Battery – Federal and state laws make sexual harassment illegal, whether it involves boys, girls, opposite-sex or same-sex situations. Some examples of sexual harassment are calling out obscene names, passing dirty notes, calling someone at home, telling dirty stories, staring at a person’s body in a sexual way, purposely bumping into someone or standing in their way so they can’t pass, writing graffiti or starting rumors about someone’s sexual orientation or behavior. Touching someone in a sexual way (pinching, touching or grabbing) is considered sexual battery. This is serious and the harasser can be arrested by police and expelled from school. This behavior will not be tolerated!
3. ARE YOU A FAN of the Twilight books by Stephanie Meyer? Join Mrs. DuBois in room J-2 this Thursday for “Twilight Thursdays” during Advisory. We’ll have discussions and activities about our favorite vampires and werewolves!
4. PTSA meeting TONIGHT, 9/30/08 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the FMS Library. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
5. CAREER LUNCHES ARE BACK! Starting Friday, 10/3 during 2nd lunch in room J-1 we will hear from Darren Galarza who is a Specialist Technical Photographer, not your ordinary photographer! So, come and see how technical and creative the field of photography can be!
6. BOYS BASKETBALL – If you are interested in playing on the FMS boys basketball team, sign up on the sheet in the Attendance Office. Try-outs will take place at a later date.
7. STUDENTS & PARENTS – College is possible! The largest national organization supporting Hispanic higher education is coming to Santa Paula High School on Oct. 1, 2008 at the Santa Paula High School Auditorium. The 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 beginning at 5:00 p.m., raffle, and College Fair. Please RSVP to Norma Magana at: nmagana@bbsvc.org or call (805) 910-9317.
8. YEARBOOK INFO
 Last call for $35 yearbooks. The last day for selling yearbooks for $35 will be Friday, 10/3. After that, the price will go to $40.00!!!!
 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 – Only 50 spots left for baby pictures. Get your baby picture in now to Miss Beal in K-3.
9. DANCE – Our first dance of the school year is coming this Oct. 3rd. ASB is selling dance 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 too.
10. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
 ASB NEWSLETTER – Do you have a love of poetry? Well, if you do, don’t hesitate to drop by room G-1 to drop off your favorite poem (long or short) in the red box marked newsletter drop. The DOGHOUSE will put the best ones in the school paper. SO START WRITING!
 DEAR JEAN MARIE is open to questions. If you have a problem, don’t be shy. Drop your problem into the envelope marked confidential on the outside of Mrs. Wyand’s office door.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENT MEETING Wednesday, 10/1 from 6-7 p.m. in the Media Center regarding Nutrition & Student Wellness. Our Director of Child Nutrition will be speaking and sharing important information.
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. PTSA meeting tonight, 9/30/08 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the FMS Library. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
4. FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL phone numbers: General 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.
5. THANK YOU for coming to our Meet & Greet last Friday! Mark your calendars for the remaining Meet & Greet dates (all on Fridays): 10/31; 11/21; 12/19; 1/30; 2/27, 3/27; 4/24; 5/29 from 7-9 a.m.