The Falcon Reporter
Fowler's Official Newsletter
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball team on winning the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP!!
They played three tough games. A layup at the very end of the last game with seconds to go on the clock clinched them the championship. We are very proud of them!
Important Dates
Spring Photos Sign Up by March 24th
Fowler Families,
We invite you to schedule your student for a Fowler Spring School Picture!
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Schedule Now: We are offering fresh new portrait styles - different from fall yearbook poses. Click here: Fowler Spring Portrait Poses
Only pre-registered students will have the opportunity to be photographed. Parents, take advantage of the FMS Spring Photo Packages and reserve a timeslot. Our photographer is working on a morning schedule only, and will not be photographing each class - just individual students. You are not obligated to purchase photos; the gallery can be viewed online the following week with purchase options.
Register in this Google Form: Click Here to Sign up
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Team News
6th Grade
In 6th grade science, we are so excited to be entering into two more units before school ends! Starting with geology, we will explore the depths of the Earth and the various rocks we see on Earth. After geology, we will work through our Biology/Ecology Unit exploring kingdom classifications, basic characteristics of organisms, and ecosystems.
6th grade math is learning how to create and analyze data in tables, graphs, dot plots, and box plots. After this unit, students will begin to work on STAAR review in preparation for the STAAR test on May 3rd!
In 6th grade ILA, we will begin preparing for the STAAR Reading and Writing Test that is Wednesday, April 19th. After that, students will begin Unit 4 where they will analyze various texts that center around our essential question: “Is technology helpful or harmful to society?” Throughout the nine weeks, students will keep track of all of the ideas and details, and they will use that evidence to create an argumentative presentation in which they choose a position, state their claim, and provide examples to support their argument.
Sixth grade social studies students are wrapping up their study of the Middle East region, then we will continue our journey around the world with South Asia and East Asia. The year will end with an essay (we will write this in class) and a quick trip to Australia and Oceana.
7th Grade
7th-grade students are soaring into spring! Everyone knows Pi Day is March 14th, but any true mathematician realizes Pi is not 3.14, but rather an irrational constant, which continues infinitely in decimal expansion. How many digits of Pi do you have memorized? After spring break, students will finish analyzing and comparing data in dot plots and box plots. We will then start unit 10 covering theoretical and experimental probability.
In Texas history, we are studying 20th century events in Texas such as natural disasters, contributions to the arts, and the Great Depression.
In ILA, students just finished analyzing themes in literature and writing and created their own "Theme Parks" around literary terms. Please encourage them to read every day. It makes a huge difference in not only their own speaking vocabulary but their writing vocabulary as well.
7th-grade science students wrapped up the genetics unit and started the ecology unit. During this unit, they will explore biomes, adaptations, and interactions between organisms in ecosystems. They will complete an Argument-Driven Inquiry Lab on energy transfer and a Wildlife Project to close out the unit.
8th Grade
Our 8th Grade Scientists are wrapping up their study of Ecology and will then move into a focus on Earth and Space Systems.
8th Grade Math is CIRCLING back to shapes. We are going to explore the hows and whys of volume and surface area. Then the battle begins for STAAR Wars.
8th grade historians are learning about the reformation movement and the impact of art and literature on the American identity. The next unit students will discover the causes, events, and people of the Civil War.
In ILA, Unit 3 offered several opportunities for students to improve effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and performing! They examined persuasive techniques and applied them to their assignments. The Unit 4 Essential Question will focus on: How can I examine my own learning and take proactive steps to be successful? They will refine their research skills and participate in literature circle reading to round out our year. We can't wait to see what they do in this last marking period!
Counselors Corner
As we enter into spring and the final 9 week grading period of the school year, we encourage parents to work as a team with our staff to help our students stay focused on finishing the school year strong. We know that all of our teachers, students and families have gone above and beyond to work hard to make this a great year.
Please also make note of the important dates and activities planned during this time:
Friday, March 24, 2023 – Aim for Success student presentations. Depending on the number of parents who “opt-in” for the presentation, students will be assigned a class period in the afternoon to attend the Aim for Success student presentation in the library. Parents and students will be notified of their assigned class period the week of the program and due to space constraints, MUST attend their assigned period (which will be either during PE, Academy Connect or Flight Time).
Aim for Success is an independent, non-profit, educational organization that promotes a lifestyle of excellence by encouraging the development of self control, self respect, and self discipline. Through video presentations to our 6th graders, students are encouraged to develop strong, responsible character as they deal with sexual pressure.
Monday, April 24, 2023(7:30-8:15)- “Fly Like a Falcon” Graduating Senior Reception – If you have an older student who is a graduating Senior, please let them know we can’t wait to have them back on campus to celebrate their future!
Letter from Nurse Violet
Dear 6th Grade Parent/Guardian,
In preparation for 6th graders to enter 7th grade, there are 2 immunizations required by the State of Texas. The specific 7th grade immunizations your student will need are:
Tdap – last dose must be within the last 5 years
Meningococcal Vaccine – given on or after the 11th birthday
If you have not turned in the updated shot record to school after your child’s 11 year old checkup, please do so as soon as possible. You are more than welcome to email the record to tsaiv@friscoisd.org.
If your child needs those shots, please make sure to turn the record in to me as soon as that is done. Students will not be able to pick up their 7th grade schedule or start school in August unless the immunization record is up to date!
Thank you for your help!
Nurse Violet
Celebrations
Bee in the Box Competition Winners
Fowler Chess Club Regional III Champs
Congratulations to the Fowler Chess Club for taking first place in the Region III Championship K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament, that was held on February 25, 2023.
Following are the team members:
Shricharan Sudhakaran
Shankaranarayanan Rajagopal
Tejas Srinivas
Parth Vyas
UIL Orchestra receives Straight 1 Sweepstakes!
All three of the orchestras that we took to UIL got Straight 1 Sweepstakes (which is the best score). We are very proud of all of them not only in their musicality, but also their professionalism throughout the event.
UIL Technical Design Contest
Congratulations to Stella Keen who placed 1st in Hair/Makeup Design and Kanishka Srinivasan who placed 4th in Costume Design for our UIL Technical Design Contest!!
Theatre One Act Play
We had a beautiful show at our contest. Our students did an amazing job!
We placed 3rd and are the alternate school. The following students earned awards.
Best technician – Maliha Nasir
Honorable Mention All Star Cast Ensemble Award – The Sea – Chaitra Cerukuru, Tatiyana Kar-Roy, Anisha Keerthi, Adi Pundhir, and Gia Sahni
Honorable Mention All Star Cast – Adwait Pradhan
All Star Cast – Samprithi Guruvikram
We are very proud of them and all the work they put in!
Coach Navidad leads Diver to State
Pta Reflections Contest Winners
Cheer Tryouts
Good Luck to all of our Falcons who are trying out for Cheerleading on April 1st! We are very proud and excited for y’all