STUDENTS Get a BELT from Room 137 BEFORE going to class today!

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1 STUDENTS Get a BELT from Room 137 BEFORE going to class today! Students - Please check to make sure you have a belt. After 8:00 A.M. please send students to the main office if they need a belt.

2 Today in History Today is Tuesday April 24, 2018 EVEN Day President John Adams approves legislation to appropriate $5,000 to purchase such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress, thus establishing the Library of Congress. The first books, ordered from London, arrived in 1801 and were stored in the U.S. Capitol, the library s first home.

3 Hallway Supervision THIS WEEK: Ms. Colton Mr. Law Mrs. Womble Mrs. Adams & Ms. Jones Mrs. Durr Cafeteria Supervision THIS WEEK: Mrs. Phillips Mr. Zinnen Mrs. Preckwinkle Mrs. Weakley Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our school safe!

4 The Penny Drive cans are in the lobby until 8:10. The Penny Drive ends Friday, April 27th. Please drop money in the can with your AP teacher s name on it. Prizes awarded for the winning APs! Let s do our part to help return the Lincoln document to Springfield!

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6 Franklin has four talented artists with artwork in the SIU School of Medicine Art Show. This is a juried show, so we are so proud of our artists!

7 Reminder to bring your gear! Tuesday & Thursday Meet Mrs. Phillips in Room 139 right after the 2:30 bell.

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9 7th Grade Beta Club Members Please stop by room 235 to pick up field trip paperwork from Mrs. Zinnen today or tomorrow.

10 Garden Club Meeting The garden club will be meeting this Wednesday till 4 P.M. Make sure you report to the cafeteria after school on Wednesday and wait till Mrs. Bowlin s meeting is over.

11 This Week - Scholastic Bowl Tuesday: Practice from 2:30 to 4:00 (everyone) Wednesday: Practice 2:30 to 3:15 for students on the 15 person roster & anyone else who wants to go to regionals to watch. Thursday: Practice 2:30 to 4:00 if we advance to sectionals Friday: Practice 2:30 to 4:00 if we advance to sectionals

12 MISCELLANEOUS (Sports) Though the New York Knickerbockers of today are a pro basketball team, the Knickerbockers of the 1850 s were one of the first organized adult teams to play-- what other sport, where their rules included Players must take their strike in regular turn and Three hands out, all out? Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day The answer will be found on the slide after DRESS CODE CHECK!

13 The Math Problem of the Day The first 3 students who work out the problem on paper and answer it correctly will earn a delicious treat from Mr. Knoepfle (Room 231)

14 Track Practice Tuesday - Meet at Mt. Zion at 4:00. Bus leaves at 2:40 from FMS Wednesday - No Practice Thursday - City Meet at Memorial at 3:30. Bus leaves at 2:40 from FMS Friday - No Practice Saturday - Rantoul Invite at 10:00. Bus leaves at 6:45 in the morning from FMS

15 There will be open gym for any 6th grade boys who are interested in trying out for basketball in 7th grade: Thursday, April 26 from 6:30-7:30 Boys should show up ready to play at 6:30, no earlier, and should be picked up promptly at 7:30. This open gym night will be run by Coach Gorens. See Ms. Greco if you have any questions.

16 BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention FMS All-Star Band, we are going to have an after school rehearsal on Thursday, April 26, from 2:30-4:00. Please communicate with Mr. Keys ahead of time if you have a conflict.

17 What s for LUNCH? Today s Menu: 4/24 *Cheese Ravioli w/meat Sauce and Garlic Bread *Chicken Nuggets w/garlic Bread Steamed Broccoli Tomorrow s Menu: 4/25 *Mozzarella Bread Sticks w/dipping Sauce *Philly Steak w/onions and Green Peppers on Bun Seasoned Baked Beans *** Menu is subject to change! *** *Everyday selections * Assorted cold sandwiches and wraps, Chef salads, fresh fruit, and vegetable plates

18 Weather Forecast:

19 4/24 Jacob Allen

20 4/24 Mr. R. Green

21 As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of silence...

22 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

23 Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day! MISCELLANEOUS (Sports) Though the New York Knickerbockers of today are a pro basketball team, the Knickerbockers of the 1850 s were one of the first organized adult teams to play-- what other sport, where their rules included Players must take their strike in regular turn and Three hands out, all out? ANSWER: baseball

24 Franklin Middle School Have a great day and remember... It is all about Choices! Read, Write and Respond at Franklin Middle School; it s our focus!