STUDENTS Get a BELT from Room 137 BEFORE going to class today! Blast from the Past! 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.
Today is Friday May 11, 2018 ODD Day Today in History - 1934 On this day in 1934, a massive storm sends millions of tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains region of the United States as far east as New York, Boston and Atlanta.
TODAY is a JEANS DAY for staff and students. Students - pay $1.00 to your Advisory teacher if you wore jeans! Jeans or Jean Shorts Jeans with rips and/or holes are NOT allowed!
Hallway Supervision NEXT WEEK: Mrs. Maeda Mrs. Lamb Ms. Becker Mrs. Bretz & Mrs. Alger Mrs. Urish Cafeteria Supervision NEXT WEEK: Mrs. Phillips Ms. Heimlich Mr. Brown Mrs. Shaw Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our school safe!
Hope you can make it to one of the most exciting events of the year! The End of the Year Formal Dance This year s theme is CandyLand When - Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Cost - $6.00 for individuals and $10.00 for couples. The court gets in for free. The Royal Processional begins at 6:15 P.M.
All library books need returned to the library ASAP! If you cannot find your book, please talk with Mrs. Hall.
Happy Nurses Day! Nurse Susan juggles a complex array of medical and social issues, seeing hundreds of students and faculty members every year! We all need to thank her for the wonderful job she does at FMS!
Vote for Our Fantastic Falcons Show Choir! Franklin Middle School Choir Enter the Foreigner Contest Franklin Middle School Choir Enter the Foreigner Contest "Foreigner is a long-time supporter of music education, along with the Grammy Foundation and Springfield's Classic Rock, 100.5 WYMG, invites area middle-and-high school choirs to try out for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the band on stage at the 2018 Illinois State Fair during Foreigner's August 12th performance." Members of Franklin's Fantastic Falcons Show Choir have entered the Foreigner contest. It says you can vote once an hour every day from May 11-17, 2018 on the WYMG website. Please see the video and vote. Please support our kids. The winning choir will be announced on the morning of May 18, 2018 on the WYMG morning show.
Head to http:// wymg.com/ TO VOTE NOW!
FMS Cheerleading Tryouts for 2018-2019 CLINICS and TRYOUT SCHEDULE MONDAY, May 14 Current 6th and 7th graders - 2:30-4:00 Current 5th graders - 3:30-5:00 TUESDAY, May 15 Current 6th and 7th graders - 2:30-4:00 Current 5th graders - 3:30-5:00 Thursday, May 17 Current 6th and 7th graders - 2:30-4:00 Current 5th graders - 3:30-5:00 FRIDAY, May 18 Current 6th and 7th graders - 2:30-3:30 Current 5th graders - 3:30-4:30 - Actual tryouts during assigned times in gym SATURDAY, May 19 - Final list will be posted on my website by noon. MONDAY, May 21 (meet in FMS library) - The mandatory parent/cheerleader meeting will be held at 5:30 in the FMS library.
Girls Basketball Meeting Any 6th or 7th grade girl interested in trying out for basketball next season, there will be a meeting Tuesday 5/15 in the lobby after announcements
Spring Picture Packets If you had you spring picture taken at FMS, you will be issued your proof or pictures (if you pre-ordered) either today or Monday. If you choose to order photos, head to the FMS webpage, find the blurb on the right hand side and click to be directed to the Lifetouch webpage. https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Summer Sports Camps Information regarding the summer sports camps mentioned on the announcements is available outside the main office.
Good luck to all our GOTR participants! These awesome ladies have been working hard towards their 5k run. Good luck next Saturday!!!
Scholastic Bowl *Friday: Practice 2:30 to 4:00 (open to anyone) ***Please note: practices from here on out are optional.
Scholastic Bowl Team News The FMS scholastic bowl team will be recognized by the District #186 school board at the May 21st meeting. Check with Mr. Knoepfle for more details.
LANGUAGE ARTS (Literature) This award-winning writer of children s fiction has created characters named Wheeze, a girl who must discover who she is, and Jess Aarons, who is based on her own son. Name this author of Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia. Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day The answer will be found on the slide after DRESS CODE CHECK!
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)
Track Practice Friday - NO PRACTICE Saturday - Sectional Meet at Southeast at 9:00 AM Sectional Participates arrive at 8:00 AM You must provide your own transportation to and from the Track at SOUTHEAST High School.
Track Announcement All students that are not participating in Sectionals should return uniform to Coach Dobron. You must give the uniforms to her!!!
Honors Night Invitations have been mailed. If you did NOT receive an invitation and you think you should have received one, please see Mrs. Hunsberger or Ms. Hopper in the Guidance Office ASAP. Awards will be given for Honor Roll (you must have made Honor Roll 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters), Perfect Attendance, and Student of the Year.
What s for LUNCH? Today s Menu: 5/11 *Fish Tacos *Mini Corn Dogs Baked Krinkle Fries Monday s Menu: 5/14 *NOT YET POSTED* *** Menu is subject to change! *** *Everyday selections * Assorted cold sandwiches and wraps, Chef salads, fresh fruit, and vegetable plates
End of the Year -- No Dance Criteria *Any student that is removed from class (buddy room/escort) twice will be put on the No Dance List. *Any student that receives one referral will be put on the No Dance List. *Any student with excessive tardies (number determined by Principal Davis) will be put on the No Dance List.
Weather Forecast:
5/11 Reece Fullerton
5/12 Aden Bridgman
5/12 Ashylah Chothen
As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of silence...
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.
TEACHERS PLEASE HAVE YOUR ADVISORY STUDENTS REMAIN STANDING FOR A DRESS CODE CHECK! Remember... BLACK JEANS are only allowed on Fridays! LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED. Shorts must be proper length and color. If a belt is needed, please head down to the main office.
Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day! LANGUAGE ARTS (Literature) Name this author of Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia. ANSWER: Katherine Paterson
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!