FMS EXPLO Newsletter
We're glad you're here! February 16th, 2018
REMINDERS!
NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19th
YUDA Band Fundraiser for Student Council!
Yuda Bands
Beginning Wednesday, February 14th through 28th, Student Council will be selling Yuda Bands in the Gym before school. Yuda Bands are handmade, leather and coconut bracelets that raise funds to create jobs and provide education in Guatemala and Zimbabwe. Bracelets cost $7 and all proceeds will go toward our Sponsor Student, Suarlin. You can read more about Suarlin and his story below!
Meet Suarlin Alvarado
Hi there, I am Suarlin Alexis Alvarado Amira. I currently live with my mom and a brother and a sister in our town; San Martin Jilotepeque. My father works far away from us. We usually see him on the weekends when he gets home. My poor parents have had very hard economical problems. We just moved to a place where my parents are building our new house. My mom works making tortillas in the marketplace, but she doesn't earn enough to pay for my school. Most of our free time we all help to do chores with my mom. I really want to become an accountant and I am working very hard to get good grades and be a successful student. I just want to be able to help my parents and siblings in the future.
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
Registration for 2018-2019 Classes paper due to School Counseling Office for current 6th and 7th graders
School Counselors made their way into Social Studies classrooms over the past week and registration paperwork for next school year needs to be turned into the School Counseling Office. 7th graders were to turn in their paperwork on Tuesday, Feb. 13th and 6th graders were to turn their paperwork in on Thursday Feb. 15th. If paperwork hasn't been turned in please do so as soon as possible.
High School Registration and Parent Meeting for 8th graders
High School Counselors will be at FMS on February 21st to meet with all 8th graders through their Social Studies classes to register for 9th grade courses at FHS. There will also be a parent informational meeting that evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Fulton High School Commons Area.
Fulton Mental Health Screening
2017-2018
The Fulton Public School’s District School Mental Health Team will be conducting a voluntary district-wide mental health screenings this past fall/spring. The purpose of the screening is to identify social-emotional supports to help all Fulton students be successful. This screening is being supported by the Shared Services for School Mental Health (S3MH) Project funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. All information collected through the screening will be kept confidential. Screening tools are not diagnostic. Rather, screening data will be used to identify students who may benefit from additional assessment or supports for emotional or behavioral problems. As part of the screening process, teachers in all buildings will complete a brief assessment of students’ social, academic, and emotional behavior. Students in the middle and high school will also complete a brief behavioral self-assessment. Participation in the screening is completely voluntary: parents or guardians may notify their building administrator if they do not want their child to participate, and middle/ high school students can also opt out themselves.
Why screen? Fulton School District is committed to helping all students be successful at school. The district already provides a variety of emotional and behavioral supports. Conducting a social-emotional screening gives Fulton School District one more tool to best serve young people in this community. Screening data can help identify students who may need additional help and allows for earlier identification of possible problems. The screening also provides a snapshot of current social-emotional needs in the district to inform ongoing improvement efforts.
What screeners will be used? Teachers in all buildings will complete the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBERS) for students in their classroom. Teachers at Fulton Education Center will complete the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) for FPS preschool students in their classroom. Students in 5th – 12th grades may complete a self-report measure called the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Is the screening mandatory? No. Parents/guardians can request for their child not to participate in the screening process. Middle and high school students can also opt out of completing the self-report tool.
When and where will the screening take place? Teachers will complete the screeners online in early March. Data from the screeners will be saved in a secure file.
How long does the screening take? It is estimated that teachers will spend about 20-35 minutes completing the screening tool for students in their classroom. The self-report measure takes about 5 minutes for young people to complete.
How much does it cost? The screening will be completed at no cost to the Fulton School District with the support of the Shared Services for School Mental Health (S3MH) Project.
Where will the data be stored? Teachers and youth will complete the screeners online, so data from the screeners will also be saved in a secure file.
Who will have access to the results? Screening results will be used to identify Fulton students who may benefit from further assessment or supports. Technical assistance will be provided by trained staff supported through the S3MH Grant. School personnel, including teachers, school counselors, teachers, and/or staff, will have access to student data. Results will be de-identified and shared more broadly at the district level to inform ongoing planning and improvement efforts
If you would prefer your student not take part in the screener please contact the School Counseling office. Contact options are listed below.
Here are a few ways you can reach out to us in the FMS Counseling Office:
Mrs. Horstmeier works with students with a last name starting with an A-L and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and Mrs. Crawford works with students with a last name starting with a M-Z and can be reached at mcrawford@fulton58.org
Ms. Jo is the Counseling Office secretary and can be reached at jwilliamson@fulton58.org.
Counseling Office phone number is 573-590-8208
Mr. Yates
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
This week our 6th and 7th graders will explore code.org and learn the coding language blockly. Our 8th graders will engage in the common sense digital media digital citizenship and how to be safe and effective online.
This site will share important information regarding the legal use of using images found on the Internet, why it matters, and ways to stay safe.
Tinkercad is an easy, browser-based 3D design and modeling tool for all. Tinkercad is also your perfect 3d printing companion – it allows you to imagine anything, and then design it in minutes!
- Start learning instantly! Everything runs from your web browser so there is no software to install.
- Easy to use. Animated coaches are available to guide your every step.
- Have fun while you learn. Play our typing games or choose from over 2500 unique exercises.
- Learn at your level - whether you are new to typing or already have some skill. Suitable for kids and adults.
- Track your progress - with detailed reports and graphs.
CoSpaces is an easy VR (virtual reality) tool that lets anyone create virtual reality experiences. Build on a computer or tablet and dive into your VR with the mobile app.
An awesome site to learn coding skills. This site offers different coding languages and lessons targeted to multiple grade levels. Kids work at their own pace on their level. Have fun!
A fun way to create comics and tell stories! A great tool to express concepts learned in class.
Digital Citizenship - Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse, Coach Stevenson
Physical Education: Coach Youse's and Coach Stevenson's classes will continue with Windmill and Long Base
Health:
6th Grade Health- We will be learning about nutrients
7th Grade Health- We will be learning about alcohol
8th Grade Health- We will be learning about contraception and abstinence
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
tstevenson@fulton58.org @Coach_Steveyo
Nutrient Machine Madness
Tracking Our Foods
Learning About the Importance of Water
Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
Another short, productive week! Our contest and concert are coming up! Please make sure your student has the uniform ready to go! (Khaki pants, black shoes, black choir polo.) NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR POLO?! Let me know, I'll make sure to get it for you! Cost for the uniform shirt is $13. This is the same uniform as 1st semester.
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
***These are assessed continuously. That means that as students show improvement, their grades are updated. Any questions, please contact me!
1. Pitch/Intonation
2. Rhythm/Tempo
3. Diction/Timbre
4. Posture/Breath
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 2/CMU Music Festival/All Day/Fayette, MO
Tuesday, March 6/Evening of the Arts/7pm/First Christian Church, Fulton
Monday, May 7/ Spring Concert, 6pm/Allbritton Theatre FHS
HORNET PRIDE:
Great focus during this short week of rehearsals, 7th grade!
Our contest and concert are coming up! Please make sure your student has the uniform ready to go! (Khaki pants, black shoes, black choir polo.) NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR POLO?! Let me know, I'll make sure to get it for you! Cost for the uniform shirt is $13. This is the same uniform as 1st semester.
Since one of our musical selections is an American Spiritual, I have attached a link to a great article about this genre of American music. Please check it out! Additionally, click the link below for an in depth explanation of the significance of "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," our spiritual!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
***These are assessed continuously. That means that as students show improvement, their grades are updated. Any questions, please contact me!
1. Pitch/Intonation
2. Rhythm/Tempo
3. Diction/Timbre
4. Posture/Breath
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 2/CMU Music Festival/All Day/Fayette, MO
Tuesday, March 6/Evening of the Arts/7pm/First Christian Church, Fulton
Monday, May 7/ Spring Concert, 6pm/Allbritton Theatre FHS
HARMONY HORNETS:
Great first rehearsal this week! Let's keep it up!
Rehearsal on Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15! See you on Tuesday!
Music 6:
This week we continued practicing identifying rhythmic patterns. Students are really doing well with this concept. We are transitioning in to our "Cups Song" section of rhythm performance!
For our singing focus, we have been practicing the Star Spangled Banner, and learning about the history of the song. This week we also took a look at the USA's unofficial national anthem in the century leading up to the official adoption of Star Spangled Banner, America. Be sure to ask you child where the song America came from!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation
2. Rhythm/Tempo
3. Diction/Timbre
4. Posture/Breath
5. Students will develop and apply the knowledge and skills to evaluate music and musical performance
ARTS ALIVE 7:
We are beginning our summary projects for our study of Verdi's Aida! I expect that we will spend 2 weeks on these projects because they are INTENSE! Students get to choose whether they would like to work independently or in groups. There are several ways to show what they know, AND flex their creativity muscles! This prepares us to get creative in writing our OWN musical!
The options for project types are:
1. Write/Produce/Act a TALK SHOW teaching and analyzing the plot.
2. News Show: write/produce/act a newscast that teaches and analyzes the plot.
3. Newspaper/Magazine article(s): students become journalists and write articles about the plot.
4. Egyptian Art/Hieroglyphics Project: create a piece of art that represents Aida. Students may either write a short explanation of how the art expresses the plot, OR code information about the plot in hieroglyphs ON the project!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation
2. Rhythm/Tempo
3. Diction/Timbre
4. Posture/Breath
5. Students will develop and apply the knowledge and skills to evaluate music and musical performance
6. Summarize a text accurately, and completely
Please feel free to contact me at any time: bmoebes@fulton58.org. For pictures and daily updates about Vocal Music at FMS, follow me on Twitter: @MoebesMusic
Music 6: Independent Practice time for the Cups Song
Music 6: Independent Practice time for the Cups Song
Music 6: Independent Practice time for the Cups Song
Mrs. Blandford and MS. Neudecker
6th grade band will be working on sheet music as well as lines out of the book. The students will also be receiving sheet music for their May concert. The kids are going to be playing The Circle Of Life from the Lion King and a Star Wars Medley. Things are getting exciting up in 6th grade!
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherry dale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
It seems to be that time of year where things break and some repairs need to be made. If you do not have a repair plan through Lincoln County Music of BISCO, Jerry's Instrument Repair in Columbia is a great place to take your instruments.
If students need to redo assignments and recordings they will have the opportunity to retake the recording either at home or during class. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Practice for the weekend:
#130 -140
7th Grade Band:
7th grade band will be working on their sheet music for the next concert as well as our method book that we started last semester. Please make sure that you are encouraging your student to pay attention during class, and to not be talking during rehearsal. Hearing it from you and me will speak volumes.
Students that are preparing for solos to take to Central Methodist University music festival in March will be assigned lesson times over the next two months. It is very important that I hear these students play at least twice prior to the festival. More information will be sent out as it becomes available.
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherrydale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
8th Grade Band:
8th grade band has begun to work on sheet music for Central Methodist University music festival that will take place on March 2. The whole band performs as well as solos and small ensembles. There will be a schedule that will be sent out when the University finishes all of their scheduling.
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherrydale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
Please make sure that you are checking grades and figuring out how to make up recordings in the grade book.
7/8th Grade Wire Choir:
Guitar classes are working on perfecting chord progressions, playing in standard notation as well as TAB. Guitar students are also finding a song that they are going to teach the rest of the class the song of their choosing. At the end of the year we are also going to start to make a guitar at the end of the year.
We are working on more performance opportunities for this semester and I am very excited to see what these groups can do.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at sblandford@fulton58.org or kjneudecker@fulton58.org.
Mr. Chapman
News From The Art Room
6th Grade has been working diligently on their torn paper animals. We are in the final week of this project, and will be moving to our watercolor unit.
The Watercolor Unit will cover ELO 3 and will be covering the objective of Opaque color and value.
7th Grade are going to be studying value and shading along with implied line, and simulated texture with the creation of old barns. Students will first be practicing their techniques, and then applying them in their first polished and full scale drawing.
This objective will meet our ELO1 where students will demonstrate simulated and implied texture.
8th Grade will be designing their own personal Coat of Arms, and learning how to age paper and crate a document like the medieval knights of old.
Our Coat of Arms will be covering our Cultural Reference objective as stated in ELO4
Ms. Doering
This week, your student will continue to learn how your humans impact the environment, both negatively and positively.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions: mdoering@fulton58.org
You can also follow me on twitter @GollyMsMollye or Instagram @ Miss.Doering to see what your 6th grader is doing on a daily basis.
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive opened for business on Monday, August 21st. The store is open 7:30 to 7:45 each morning. If students aren't able to shop then they can email Mrs. Horstmeier @ shortmeier@fulton58.org or Mrs. Yates @ hyates@fulton58.org for an appointment to shop.
The Thrive Hive is designed to allow students to use their Hornet Bucks--earned through the Positive Behavior Support Program--to purchase items from the store. The Thrive Hive was created to help the needs of the FMS Student Community.
Items currently needed for the store are:
Any age appropriate toys, DVD's for the holidays.
As we gear up for winter: Hats, gloves, scarves, and coats.
Snack items: Slim jims, and pop tarts.
Other needs are ear buds and water bottles.
We will be gearing up for the holiday season so baskets to make gift packages for students to purchase would be great.
All other items are appreciated as well.
If you would like to donate, please call Fulton Middle School at 573-590-8200.
http://www.fultonsun.com/…/thrive-hive-gets-middle-…/646415/
Mrs. Lairmore
This week we are finishing up Family Feud, Library style.
Our newest book display will be featuring an amazing author named Roland Smith. There is exciting news coming soon about Roland Smith. Stay tuned!
The 2018-2019 Mark Twain & Truman Reader Award Nominees are here. These books go along with the The Missouri Association of School Librarians Book Trailer Contest for students to participate in. If you are interested in participating in the contest, you can find more information here:
The "First Dibs" contest was a hit! I hope your name was drawn for a chance to be first to read the Mark Twain & Truman nominees!
We will be having our own book trailer contest for those who participate in the MASL Book trailer contest. You can vote for videos and we'll pick the top 3 from each grade! We'll celebrate the winners with a pizza party. Voting will begin the first week of April, so get those videos sent to me soon.
When you stop by the Library, don't forget to add a few stickers to our collage. I have a new one up, and it's almost complete! Also, test your book knowledge with book trivia questions and the name that book challenge!
Also, Library passes are available in the Thrive Hive for $20 Hornet Bucks. Buy a Library pass and come hang out with me for 25 minutes! We can play games, do STEAM activities, or you can just enjoy some quiet reading time.
Follow the Library fun on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JessicaLairmore
You can contact me by email at:
Helping prepare the new display.
Who do you love?
Family Feud, Library style!
An origami bunny!
The Library is a great place for board games.
Reading is awesome!
SPORTS SPECTACULAR 2.0!
Sports Spectacular - Take 2!
Do you enjoy the goofy games that we play during the assemblies? If so, the 2nd Semester Sports Spectacular on March 16th is for you! Sign ups to participate in the events run February 21-28th in the Counselor's Office. Participation costs $10 to pay for an awesome 7th grade, "Class of 2023" orange t-shirt! Even better, if you bought a shirt and participated in the Sports Spectacular during 1st Semester, it's FREE to participate, just sign up for the events you would like to participate in!
ALLERGY TO NUTS AND POPCORN
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