Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/27/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. ALL FMS STUDENTS – This is your last chance at a $45 yearbook with your name on it. At the end of the year books will be $50 and no name. This sale ends Friday, Feb. 5th. See the yearbook table at lunch or Miss Beal in K-3.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Unlawful possession or arranging to sell any drug paraphernalia will result in a 5 day suspension with an expulsion recommendation.
3. NEW ROATION starts next week on Feb. 1st. All students will begin the day with 2nd period and end the day with 1st period.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
5. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
6. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
7. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next two weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/26/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
2. SCHOOL RULES – Unlawful possession or arranging to sell any drug paraphernalia will result in a 5 day suspension with an expulsion recommendation.
3. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
4. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
5. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next two weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS GRADES were mailed home 1/21/10.
2. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 1/25/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATUATIONS to the following winners of the Word of the Week: Victor Prado, Moussa Assphor, Jose Suarez, & Alfredo Lopez! Great job! Mr. Angel Cardenas also defined “infer” and used it in a sentence…congratulations Mr. Cardenas!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5day suspension and possible notification of the sheriff’s department.
3. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dominos Pizza right here in Fillmore! Mr. Hischmeh has generously committed to donating TEN (count ‘em…10) pizzas EVERY FRIDAY for 10 Word of the Week winners! THANK YOU DOMINOS for supporting FMS! Next week the names of 10 students and 1 staff member will be drawn for a chance to win.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK – EVALUATE: To decide the value or amount of something, to judge. (Pronounce, spell, define & use EVALUATE in a sentence…)
5. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
6. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
7. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS GRADES were mailed home 1/21/10.
2. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 1/22/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5day suspension and possible notification of the sheriff’s department.
3. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
4. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
5. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Above, one of the Alpacas that were shared with the students at Fillmore Middle School.
Enlarge Photo

Courtesy of Dustin Boschee, Tony Hurtado

When the alpacas came to FMS we learned many things. Here are a few of them. One fact we learned is that the white spot gene is fatal and 9 out of 10 alpacas with that gene would be deaf. We also learned alpacas have 74 chromosomes. Also we learned that having a white fleece is a dominant trait. Alpaca breeders breed for the softest microfibers in their fleece. Alpacas are a member of the camel family.

Alpacas also have some protection strategies. One of them is they spit when threatened. Alpacas also have two sharp nails on their toes so that they can climb up the mountains in Peru and Chile. Alpacas also take turns sleeping throughout the night to avoid predators. Alpacas have thick fleece to stay warm. Those are some protection strategies of alpacas.

Our favorite part of meeting the alpacas was being able to pet them and feed them. We also liked the feeling of their fleece because it felt like a marshmallow. Another part we liked was that we got to feel the products produced from the alpaca fleece. Some of the products we got to touch were socks, scarves, and beanies. We want to thank Jared Warren and his family for bringing their alpacas to Fillmore Middle School for the entire day. Every seventh grade student had the opportunity to learn about alpaca genetics. ALPACAS RULE!!!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 1/21/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN DANCE will take place on Friday, Jan. 5th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members.
2. SCHOOL RULES – All students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. MISS /TEEN GREATER VENTURA USA 2010 PAGEANT – Opening night for sign-ups for those interested will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Emily Ritchen Elementary School. For full details, pick up a registration packet located in the front office.
4. WORD OF THE WEEK is Infer – Spell it, pronounce it, define it and use it in a sentence! If you are asked and can do all four tasks, you will get a pizza delivered to you on Friday during lunch. Awards to each grade level. Staff prize: One hours of coverage by Mrs. Godfrey – all staff are eligible to win.
5. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
6. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting TODAY during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
7. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/20/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WORD OF THE WEEK is Infer – Spell it, pronounce it, define it and use it in a sentence! If you are asked and can do all four tasks, you will get a pizza delivered to you on Friday during lunch. Awards to each grade level. Staff prize: One hours of coverage by Mrs. Godfrey – all staff are eligible to win.
2. SCHOOL RULES – All students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB is now meeting every Wednesday during 2nd lunch in room B-1. New members are always welcome. Come join in on all the fun!
5. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
6. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/19/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. STARTING TODAY all students will need your ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any sort of firearm, knife or other dangerous object will result in a 5-day suspension and expulsion recommendation.
3. GATE hobby fair meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks so that we can work on our display boards for the hobby fair. New members are welcome to attend this week’s meetings (Jan. 19 and 21). 7th & 8th grade students are still needed. All GATE students are strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB is now meeting every Wednesday during 2nd lunch in room B-1. New members are always welcome. Come join in on all the fun!
5. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
6. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 1/15/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
2. STARTING TUESDAY, Jan. 19th all students will need their ID cards to get your lunch. If you do not have your ID card, you will be required to go to the end of the line. You can purchase a new ID card for $3.00 in the library.
3. SCHOOL RULES – Possession of any sort of firearm, knife or other dangerous object will result in a 5-day suspension and expulsion recommendation.
4. MIGRANT SPEECH TEAM – If you are interested in participating in the Migrant Speech Team, please attend an informational meeting next Thursday, Jan. 21st during first lunch in room G-4. Any sixth grade students interested in participating can stop by after school.
5. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.
6. GRADE CHANGES – TODAY is the deadline for ALL grade changes. They must be submitted in writing by your teacher to Mrs. Brock.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

September 2009
Year-round: Science Club, Earth Day Awareness, pencils, fundraiser
Year-round: Yearbook Sales, fundraiser
Year-round: ASB Spirit Towels, fundraiser

January 2010
16: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
19: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
20: Wrestling Match, 4pm-9pm
21: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
22: Skateboard Assembly, Reading Renaissance Celebration, 1:30-2:30pm
23: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
26: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
27: Wrestling Match, 4pm-9pm
28: R/LA and ELD Intervention Presentations, MC, 2pm-4:30pm
29: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
30: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm

February 2010
4: Creating a College-Going Culture, at Sespe Elementary, 6pm-7:30pm
6: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
8-12: Valentine//Friendship Roses, fundraiser
10-11: Valentine//Friendship Photos, both lunches
11: Valentine Dance, 4pm-6pm
AVID fieldtrip, Azusa Pacific University, 8am-3pm
13: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
16-03/31: Scoliosis/Vision Screening, 7th/8th graders, 8am-2:30pm
17: ASB Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff, pre-lunch assembly, 1st @ 11:15; 2nd @ 12:05pm
18: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
18 thru 03/12: ASB Chocolate Fundraiser
18: Greek Restaurant Fieldtrip, 6th graders, 9am-3pm
19: ASB Leadership Conference, Disneyland, all day
Greek Restaurant Fieldtrip, 6th graders, 9am-3pm
20: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm
26: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
27: Youth Basketball Game, 7am-5pm

March 2010
9: Tobacco Bus, 8am-2:45pm
10: Tobacco Bus, 8am-2:45pm
12: Civil War Living History, 9:00am-10:30am
ASB Chocolate Fundraiser ends
15-19: Spring Break
25: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
26: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am

April 2010
8: Open House, 6pm-7:30pm
22: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
30: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
Academic Rally, 1:35pm-2:35pm

May 2010
State Testing (3rd-14th)
20: Peer Mediation Leadership Meeting, 12:15-12:55; 11:20-12:00(2nd semester)
28: Meet & Greet, Parent Center, 7:30am-9am
Pride In America Day, 8am-3:30pm

June 2010
?? Talent Show
4: Dance, “End of Year” Party Grande, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
8: 7th Grade Reward Fieldtrip, Shiells Park, 8am-12pm (tentative)
9: Q4, Spirit Rally, Theme: Sports, 10:45-12:00
10: 6th Grade, Reward Fieldtrip, Shiells Park, 8am-12pm.

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/13/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MRS. GODFREY’S WORD OF THE WEEK! This week’s word is “aplomb”. If you can define it and spell it correctly when asked, you will win a pizza delivered to you on Friday during your lunch.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Sexual Harassment/Sexual Battery – Federal & State laws make sexual harassment illegal, whether it involves boys, girls, opposite-sex or same-sex situation. 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.
3. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet TODAY during 1st lunch in room B-1. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way. Glue donations are needed but not required. See you there!
5. DO YOU PLAY SPORTS? Would you like to one day be a magician, stand up comic, or slam poet? Do you collect something interesting? Is there an activity you put a lot of time into? GATE will be hosting a Hobby Fair very soon. If you have a cool hobby or collection that you would like to share, please join our next meeting hosted by GATE which will be held on TOMORROW after school in room B-1. All who would like to participate in the hobby fair are well to attend. Unfortunately so far, no 7th or 8th graders have sent representatives to our meetings. But don’t worry, it’s not too late! Just make a plan to attend the Jan. 14th meeting so that we can open the hobby fair to all grade levels.
6. GRADE CHANGES - If you need a grade changed, it must be done in writing by your teacher and given to Mrs. Brock.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. REPORT CARDS were mailed on Tuesday, 1/5/10. If you have any questions, please contact our office or email the teacher. You may access the email via the website shown above.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/12/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MRS. GODFREY’S WORD OF THE WEEK! This week’s word is “aplomb”. If you can define it and spell it correctly when asked, you will win a pizza delivered to you on Friday during your lunch.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Sexual Harassment/Sexual Battery – Federal & State laws make sexual harassment illegal, whether it involves boys, girls, opposite-sex or same-sex situation. 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.
3. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet every Wednesday during 1st lunch in room B-1. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way. Glue donations are needed but not required. See you there!
5. DO YOU PLAY SPORTS? Would you like to one day be a magician, stand up comic, or slam poet? Do you collect something interesting? Is there an activity you put a lot of time into? GATE will be hosting a Hobby Fair very soon. If you have a cool hobby or collection that you would like to share, please join our next meeting hosted by GATE which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14th after school in room B-1. All who would like to participate in the hobby fair are well to attend. Unfortunately so far, no 7th or 8th graders have sent representatives to our meetings. But don’t worry, it’s not too late! Just make a plan to attend the Jan. 14th meeting so that we can open the hobby fair to all grade levels.
6. GRADE CHANGES - If you need a grade changed, it must be done in writing by your teacher and given to Mrs. Brock.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. REPORT CARDS were mailed on Tuesday, 1/5/10. If you have any questions, please contact our office or email the teacher. You may access the email via the website shown above.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Monday, 1/11/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NEW ROTATION STARTS TODAY - All students should be in your period 1 class.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Theft of any item will result in a 3-5 day suspension and notification of the Sheriff’s Dept.
3. MENTOR PROGRAM – January is “National Mentoring Month” and we are asking all Littles/Mentees to stop by the Mentor Room during break or lunch to design a thank you card for your Big/Mentor. Students in the mentor program can come and sign up for the LA Zoo field trip which takes place on Monday, Feb. 15th. Space is limited. Pick up permission slips in the Mentor Room.
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet every Wednesday during 1st lunch in room B-1. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way. Glue donations are needed but not required. See you there!
5. DO YOU PLAY SPORTS? Would you like to one day be a magician, stand up comic, or slam poet? Do you collect something interesting? Is there an activity you put a lot of time into? GATE will be hosting a Hobby Fair very soon. If you have a cool hobby or collection that you would like to share, please join our next meeting hosted by GATE which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14th after school in room B-1. All who would like to participate in the hobby fair are well to attend. Unfortunately so far, no 7th or 8th graders have sent representatives to our meetings. But don’t worry, it’s not too late! Just make a plan to attend the Jan. 14th meeting so that we can open the hobby fair to all grade levels.
6. GRADE CHANGES - If you need a grade changed, it must be done in writing by your teacher and given to Mrs. Brock.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. REPORT CARDS were mailed on Tuesday, 1/5/10. If you have any questions, please contact our office or email the teacher. You may access the email via the website shown above.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 1/8/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. NEXT WEEK we will start a new rotation. All students will start the day with period 1 and end the day with period 6.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Theft of any item will result in a 3-5 day suspension and notification of the Sheriff’s Dept.
3. REPORT CARDS were mailed home Tuesday, 1/5/10. If you have a grade question, ask your teacher. If a grade needs to be changed, it must be done in writing by your teacher and given to Mrs. Brock.
4. LUNCH TIMES – This semester 7/8th graders will go to first lunch from
11:20-12:00 and 6th graders will go to second lunch from 12:15-12:55.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR FMS WEBSITE is now under construction! You can log on at: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us and click on the Middle School. Our office staff and teaching staff along with email links are posted. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site, you can email our Principal Todd Schieferle with your suggestions.
2. REPORT CARDS were mailed on Tuesday, 1/5/10. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
3. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 1/7/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. GATE MEETING TODAY after school in room B-1. Materials will be provided to plan for our hobby fair.
2. SCHOOL RULES – If you are suspended more than 20 days in any school year, you will be recommended for expulsion.
3. LUNCH TIMES – This semester 7/8th graders will go to first lunch from
11:20-12:00 and 6th graders will go to second lunch from 12:15-12:55.
4. NEXT WEEK we will start a new rotation. All students will start the day with period 1 and end the day with period 6.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 1/6/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on TODAY during 6th grade lunch. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way.
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-day suspension.
3. LUNCH TIMES – This semester 7/8th graders will go to first lunch from
11:20-12:00 and 6th graders will go to second lunch from 12:15-12:55.
4. GATE MEETING Thursday, Jan. 7th after school in room B-1. Materials will be provided to plan for our hobby fair.
5. NEXT WEEK we will start a new rotation. All students will start the day with period 1 and end the day with period 6.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Tuesday, 1/5/10
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. WELCOME BACK FROM WINTER BREAK!
2. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-day suspension.
3. LUNCH INFO – Starting today the 7/8th graders will be going to first lunch and 6th graders will be going to second lunch.
4. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on tomorrow during 6th grade lunch. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way.
5. GATE MEETING Thursday, Jan. 7th after school in room B-1. Materials will be provided to plan for our hobby fair.
6. NEXT WEEK we will start a new rotation. All students will start the day with period 1 and end the day with period 6.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. YOU’RE INVITED to our Meet & Greet today from 7:30-8:30 a.m. It will be a POTLUCK, so bring something to share.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Friday, 12/18/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MINIMUM DAY TODAY- Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
2. WINTER BREAK runs from Dec. 19th through January 4th. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2010!
3. SCHOOL RULES – Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3 day suspension.
4. LOST RING found in the girls locker room. Describe to claim. See Mrs. Brock or Mrs. Ecklund.
5. LUNCH WILL SWITCH after the break. 7/8th graders will be going to first lunch and 6th graders will be going to second lunch.
6. HOLIDAY SPIRIT RALLY TODAY starting at 11:10.
7. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet on Wed. Jan 6th during 6th grade lunch. Please bring your lunch and come enjoy working on your scrapbook. New members are always welcome and you don’t need to have a scrapbook to join. Just try to remember to bring your photos, but please come either way.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. YOU’RE INVITED to our Meet & Greet today from 7:30-8:30 a.m. It will be a POTLUCK, so bring something to share.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Thursday, 12/17/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MINIMUM DAY TOMORROW - Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
2. WINTER BREAK runs from Dec. 19th through January 4th. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2010!
3. SCHOOL RULES – When going through the cafeteria line, students are REQUIRED to choose 3 items of food at breakfast, break and lunch.
4. BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM – Please come to a short meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the pavilion.
5. HOLIDAY SPIRIT RALLY on Friday, Dec. 18th. Come to room G-1 and sign up for the games and fun. In order to participate in the games, you must wear your grade level color and tape your grade level number to your shirt. Grade 6: White; Grade 7: Red; Grade 8: Blue
6. MUSICIANS ON CAMPUS – If your band would like to play at the Holiday Spirit Rally, please sign up in room G-1.
7. BEST DRESSED SNOWMAN CONTEST – Dress like a snowman! Judges at the rally will vote on the best-dressed snowman. You choose your prize. Prizes include a fantasy trip to the moon, movie passes for two, skateboard, skateboard t-shirt, gift certificates to Yanni’s, Margaret’s Cocina, and Subway or a two-week front-of-the-line pass!
8. GATE STUDENTS – There will be a GATE meeting TODAY in room B-1 after school. Please come to plan our upcoming Hobby Fair and to share any independent projects you’ve worked on this quarter.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. YOU’RE INVITED to our Meet & Greet tomorrow, Dec. 18th from 7:30-8:30 a.m. It will be a POTLUCK, so bring something to share.
2. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!

Fillmore Middle School
Wednesday, 12/16/09
General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059.

Mission Statement: Together We Will Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. MINIMUM DAY on Friday, Dec. 18. Students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
2. WINTER BREAK runs from Dec. 19th through January 4th. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2010!
3. SCHOOL RULES – When going through the cafeteria line, students are REQUIRED to choose 3 items of food at breakfast, break and lunch.
4. HOLIDAY SPIRIT RALLY on Friday, Dec. 18th. Come to room G-1 and sign up for the games and fun. In order to participate in the games, you must wear your grade level color and tape your grade level number to your shirt. Grade 6: White; Grade 7: Red; Grade 8: Blue
5. MUSICIANS ON CAMPUS – If your band would like to play at the Holiday Spirit Rally, please sign up in room G-1.
6. BEST DRESSED SNOWMAN CONTEST – Dress like a snowman! Judges at the rally will vote on the best-dressed snowman. You choose your prize. Prizes include a fantasy trip to the moon, movie passes for two, skateboard, skateboard t-shirt, gift certificates to Yanni’s, Margaret’s Cocina, and Subway or a two-week front-of-the-line pass!
7. GATE STUDENTS – There will be a GATE meeting in room B-1 after school on Thursday, Dec. 17th. Please come to plan our upcoming Hobby Fair and to share any independent projects you’ve worked on this quarter.
8. SCRAPBOOKING CLUB will meet today, Dec. 16th during 1st lunch in room B-1. Please bring your lunch and join us for fun scrapbook projects. Scrapbook donations are always welcome and we are especially low on stickers, but you do not have to be in the club to donate and you do not have to donate to be in the club! We hope to see you there.
9. THE AVID CANNED FOOD DRIVE will be running from Dec. 2nd until Dec. 11th. Fill up Mr. Carroll’s room with cans! Please help those in need this holiday season. Donated items should be unopened cans or boxes of food that do not need to be refrigerated. The two 6th period classes with the most cans will win a class party the last week before our winter break.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. PARENTS ARE WELCOME here at Fillmore Middle School. If you wish to come on our campus, please be sure to sign in at the front office and get a visitor badge. We want you and your student to have a wonderful experience here at FMS!