STUDENTS DO YOU HAVE A BELT? GO TO ROOM 137 NOW FOR HELP! After 8:00 A.M. please head to the main office after announcements if a belt is needed.

STUDENTS DO YOU HAVE A BELT? GO TO ROOM 137 NOW FOR HELP! After 8:00 A.M. please head to the main office after announcements if a belt is needed.

Today is: Wednesday February 13, 2019 ODD Day 1:30 Dismissal 2018-2019

GIRLS P.E. Classes should report to the following rooms this morning due to Group Pictures: AP- 233 1st- 227 2nd- 105 3rd- 105 4th- 241 5th & 6th hour should report to the GYM

BOYS P.E. Classes should report to the following rooms this morning due to Group Pictures: AP- 110 1st- 216 2nd- 222 3rd- 232 4th- 234 5th & 6th hour should report to the GYM

Hallway Supervision THIS WEEK: Mr. Keys Mr. Law Mr. Brown Mrs. Martin Mrs. Montgomery Cafeteria Supervision THIS WEEK: Ms. Phillips Mrs. Zinnen Mrs. Schoeben Mrs. Berberet Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our school safe!

Group Picture day is today! We will begin taking group pictures TODAY after announcements. This will include 6th grade girls volleyball and basketball and 6th grade boys basketball. Please remember to bring your team shirt to school and change for the photo when called.

Daily Attendance GOAL = 95% Overall Average = 90.3%

All student phones are to be turned off and kept in locked lockers. A confiscated phone will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian the first time and every time.

The (Binder) Doctors are IN! Let these ladies help you get organized! Advisory teachers: You may send 1 student each day to the cafeteria for assistance!

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The Harlem Rens BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Back in the 1920 s when people of color couldn t play with whites, the Harlem Rens were formed and became the first all-black professional basketball team to pave the way and change history. When the NBA was created, it was segregated, and these players helped to permanently change that. Also referred to as the New York Rens and the Renaissance Big Five, the team was established on Feb. 13, 1923, when their manager and owner Robert Douglas struck an agreement with Harlem real estate developer William Roach, who owned the New Renaissance Ballroom and Casino. In 1934, the Rens won 88 consecutive games, and between 1932 and 1936, they won 473 games and lost only 49. Three years later, they won the first World Basketball Tournament held in Chicago, Illinois.

TODAY is the Last Day to Order! Checks payable to Short-sleeve t-shirt ~ $10 Long-sleeve FMS t-shirt ~ $15 Hoodie sweatshirt ~ $20 (additional charge for extended sizes: XXL - 3XL) Quotes printed on the front and back of the shirt. The sleeve will be printed with: FMS 2019 Black History Month

The FMS Talent Show will be on March 15th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Talent Show rehearsal dates are: Thursday, February 14th Wednesday, February 20th (students will stay in the cafeteria after school) Tuesday, February 26th Thursday, February 28th Tuesday, March 5th Thursday, March 7th Students must attend 2 rehearsals.

Attention students: Videos for the Talent Show The opening number for the Talent Show is Champion by Carrie Underwood and Ludacris Mrs. Bretz is seeking short video clips (30-second or less) of you and your FMS friends dancing, singing, playing an instrument, in a sports game/contest, acting in a play or musical, etc. No audio will be included. These clips will be combined into one video that will be projected on the screen BEHIND the performers of the opening number at the Talent Show.

Talent Show Rehearsal Dates: Thursday, February 14th Wednesday, February 20th (students will stay in the cafeteria after school) Tuesday, February 26th Thursday, February 28th Tuesday, March 5th Thursday, March 7th Talent Show Participants MUST attend 2 rehearsals!!!

Volleyball NEWS: Results versus Taylorville... 7th grade 25-16 FMS 25-13 FMS 8th grade 21-25 Taylorville 24-26 Taylorville Good luck to the volleyball teams as they play Glenwood at HOME today in a match beginning at 4:30. This is a rescheduled game. Go Falcons!!!

Attention all 7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball players: 7th and 8th grade boys basketball players to return their uniforms to Ms. Greco by the end of THIS week! Please make sure they are washed and placed into a plastic bag with your name on it!

Mathcounts will meet this Friday in Mrs. McDonald s classroom!

Franklin Middle School A and B teams win again vs A-C Central and Nokomis. A-Team record now 7-0 B-Team record now 6-0 Next match is an away meet against Mt. Zion and Forsyth at Mt. Zion next Tuesday, Feb 19. This is a Team 1 and 2 match. Scholastic Bowl Wednesday: No Practice Thursday: Practice 2:30 to 4 Friday: Practice 2:30 to 4

7th Grade Beta Club News - Make sure that you turn in your two hours for February. If you are in need of service, you can volunteer for ELC to babysit kids. The sign up sheets are outside Mrs. Zinnen's door (room 235). This would be on February 20th. You can also volunteer at Sandburg for a chili supper. Once again, the sign up sheets are outside Mrs. Zinnen's room. These sign up forms are due February 14th. - Matheny Withrow is also looking for babysitters on February 23rd. There are three sessions; 7:30-9:30, 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12:30. The sign up sheets are also outside Mrs. Zinnen's room. - You can also sign up for BINGO Night on February 20th, from 6:00-7:00. You would need to be there at 5:30. The first five to sign up will be the ones that get to volunteer. - There will be a 7th grade Beta Club pizza party on March 21st. All 7th grade Beta Club members can attend. - The two hours are due by March 1st. Make sure you turn them into your slots in Mr. Zinnen's room (234).

More Beta Club News: *All 7th and 8th grade Beta members involved in Songfest should go to Mrs. Shaw s room during AP today for practice. *There will also be practice today from 2:30-3:30 - Meet in Mrs. Teichman s room at 2:30 There will be a Beta Club meeting on Friday for those students who are competing at the Illinois State Beta Club Convention Feb. 25th and Feb. 26th. We will be meeting in the library at 8:00 a.m.

2/13 Charisma Scott

2/13 Mrs. West

Today s Menu 2/13 5-inch Round Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Philly Steak on Bun Sweet Potato Crosstrax Fries What s for LUNCH? Tomorrow s Menu 2/14 Chicken and Noodles in Alfredo Sauce w/dinner Roll Meatball Sub on Bun Seasoned Corn *** Menu is subject to change! *** *Everyday selections * Assorted cold sandwiches and wraps, Chef salads, fresh fruit, and vegetable plates

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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 students remain standing for a dress code check. Remember... BLACK JEANS are only allowed on Fridays! LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED. Remember to pick up a belt in room 137 before heading to AP. If a belt is needed after 8:00, please head down to the main office.

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!