FMS EXPLO Newsletter
We're glad you're here! January 26th, 2018
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
Registration for 2018-2019 Classes
It is time to start thinking about next school year and registration time is upon us. 6th graders will have registration in their Social Studies classes on Feb 6th and 7th graders on Feb. 8th or 9th. We will be visiting all the elementary buildings in March.
High School Registration and Parent Meeting for 8th grader
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.
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Survey
Please read the note below regarding this survey for grades 6-12. Do nothing if your student CAN participate. If you do NOT want your student to participate, please contact Debbie Harris, Student Services Coordinator, at either dharris@fulton58.org or 573-590-8100.
Parent Notification Form
School districts throughout Missouri have been asked to participate in the Missouri Student Survey every other year since 1991. With the inclusion of a violence component in 1995, the instrument became the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) Survey. The survey is administered to students in at least two classes at each grade level from sixth grade through twelfth grade.
The results of the survey are used to assist the school district in evaluation and planning of its comprehensive school health program. Specifically, the results of the survey indicate the extent of alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use as well as incidences of violence experienced by students. Here are two questions from the survey:
During the past 12 months, how many times were you in a physical fight?
During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes?
Students are not asked to identify themselves on the survey form. No individual student responses are reported or maintained. Student participation in the survey assists your school district and community gather local data regarding the extent of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and violence. This will then also assist in determining statewide levels of such use, safety issues, and violence.
Please let your school’s office know if you have questions or would like more information about the survey.
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 test over Volleyball and Basketball units next Friday.
Health:
6th Grade Health- We will be learning about food safety
7th Grade Health- We will be learning about tobacco
8th Grade Health- We will be learning about human reproduction
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
tstevenson@fulton58.org @Coach_Steveyo
Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
We have had a productive week with students taking ownership of their learning! I'm so proud of students for using their sectional and independent rehearsal time to choose the portions of our repertoire that they need to improve the most.
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!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation: Students will be able to sing correct pitches and sing in tune.
2. Rhythm/Tempo: Students will be able to sing rhythms accurately, and maintain a steady beat.
3. Diction/Timbre: Students will be able to sing words clearly (able to understand the words) with their most beautiful tone quality.
4. Posture/Breath: Students will sit/stand with appropriate posture for singing, and breathe deeply to create their most beautiful tone.
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:
These students have continued to impress me with their dedication! Thank you for using our sectional rehearsal time to work on the our repertoire, and concentrate on the portions that need the most work! Our new pieces are Dona nobis pacem by Mary Lynn Lightfoot, and Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel arranged by Roger Emerson.
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!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation: Students will be able to sing correct pitches and sing in tune.
2. Rhythm/Tempo: Students will be able to sing rhythms accurately, and maintain a steady beat.
3. Diction/Timbre: Students will be able to sing words clearly (able to understand the words) with their most beautiful tone quality.
4. Posture/Breath: Students will sit/stand with appropriate posture for singing, and breathe deeply to create their most beautiful tone.
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:
After school choir will resume on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018!
Music 6:
Artist Presentations are finished, and we have had a great time sharing them with each other!
We have moved on to Music Notation AND our unit on the national anthem! We are tackling 2 big concepts, and our students are rising to the occasion! We are learning/reviewing note and rest names and values, and also learning the history of our national anthem. We are practicing using our voices to sing healthily as well. Lots of great work!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation: Students will be able to sing correct pitches and sing in tune.
2. Rhythm/Tempo: Students will be able to sing rhythms accurately, and maintain a steady beat.
3. Diction/Timbre: Students will be able to sing words clearly (able to understand the words) with their most beautiful tone quality.
4. Posture/Breath: Students will sit/stand with appropriate posture for singing, and breathe deeply to create their most beautiful tone.
5. Students will develop and apply the knowledge and skills to evaluate music and musical performance
ARTS ALIVE 7:
We are analyzing the plot of Verdi's Aida! This group has really done a nice job of using their ELA skills to uncover multiple layers of meaning in this story, and to identify the themes in it!
We have transitioned to essential plot elements that comprise great stories. This draws on ELA skills they are developing, and encourages critical thinking skills by requiring them to analyze prose. I'm proud of the thoughtful conversations we are having!
OBJECTIVES FOR THE TERM:
1. Pitch/Intonation: Students will be able to sing correct pitches and sing in tune.
2. Rhythm/Tempo: Students will be able to sing rhythms accurately, and maintain a steady beat.
3. Diction/Timbre: Students will be able to sing words clearly (able to understand the words) with their most beautiful tone quality.
4. Posture/Breath: Students will sit/stand with appropriate posture for singing, and breathe deeply to create their most beautiful tone.
5. Students will develop and apply the knowledge and skills to evaluate music and musical performance
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
6th grade Artist Presentation sharing!
6th grade Artist Presentation sharing!
6th grade Artist Presentation sharing!
Mrs. Blandford and MS. Neudecker
6th grade band will be working on sheet music as well as lines out of the book. I anticipate being in a new book by the end of the quarter. We will doing more playing tests this semester and we will be grading them on objectives. There first playing quiz is due tonight at 11:59. If the students have any questions they can refer to the google classroom.
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. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will b ea walking taco/taco bar set up this year. More information will be sent out soon.
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.
Practice for the weekend:
#100 -110
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.
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. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will b ea walking taco/taco bar set up this year. More information will be sent out soon.
We are starting the transition to standards referenced grading. If you would like to see the objectives, please refer to the SIS k12 grade book in the middle of next week and all of the grade levels will have their objectives listed. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will b ea walking taco/taco bar set up this year. More information will be sent out soon.
Please be aware that students will be assigned lessons and will be expected to attend their scheduled lesson times if they are taking a solos or small ensemble to contest.
We are starting the transition to standards referenced grading. If you would like to see the objectives, please refer to the SIS k12 grade book in the middle of next week and all of the grade levels will have their objectives listed. Please let me know if you have any questions.
7/8th Grade Wire Choir:
Guitar classes are working on perfecting chord progressions, playing in standard notation as well as TAB.
We are starting the transition to standards referenced grading. If you would like to see the objectives, please refer to the SIS k12 grade book in the middle of next week and all of the grade levels will have their objectives listed. Please let me know if you have any questions.
We are working on more performance opportunities for this semester and I am very excited to see what these groups can do.
Can you name the objective?
Can you get that "I"??
America!!
Mr. Chapman
News From The Art Room
Thank you parents for getting supplies for your student in a timely manner. I am so proud of these students already for being on the ball, and save a few who are still trying to round theirs up, most everyone has brought back their signed note, and supplies.
As a reminder for those who still don’t have supplies, below is what I have asked students to bring daily, in order to be prepared for class.
6th Grade should have #2 wooden pencils and at least one black fine point sharpie marker (standard Sharpie) and bring to class with them each day
7th and 8th Graders were sent home with a form to have their supplies here by Monday the 8th.
What I need for art
Art Class Kit
1 fine tip sharpie marker
1 ultra fine tip sharpie
1 pack of color pencils at least 12 different colors, more of you like.
1 pack of wooden pencils #2 (no mechanical!)
1 handheld pencil sharpener
1 pink eraser
One pencil pack to carry it all to class each day,
One pocket folder with three paper tabs to create notebooks/sketchbooks
Failure to bring these items each day counts as unprepared for art, and will result as a minor, three minors result in office referral.
All supplies must be here January 8th
Our objectives and assignments for the next couple of weeks.
6th Grade Objective 1:
· ELO 3: Students will select and use elements of art and principles of design.
Students will be creating optical line projects, as well as using color, and shading techniques. We have study Value and practiced simulated textures, and line quality.
7th Grade Objective 1:
· ELO 4: Students will explain the connections between visual art and the world around them.
Through Studying the Elements and Principles students have been preparing posters in small groups to become experts on one element and one principle of Art and Design.
8th Grade Lesson 1
· ELO 2 Students Will communicate Ideas in an Artwork
Students are creating functional art with a twist. They are making lockers that open to creativity. They are allowed to add anything they want into their lockers, weather that be a door to another dimension, or simply a landscape scene. They are to have at least two sections in their locker with similar or completely different themes.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate in contacting me cchapman@fulton58.org
Artfully yours,
Mr Chapman
FMS Art Teacher
Ms. Doering
This week, your student will continue to learn about the importance of adaptations within ecosystems.
IMPORTANT: We will have our test over ecosystems (basic needs, cycle of energy, and adaptations) on February 8.
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 Ms.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
We just got the new books for 2018-2019 Mark Twain & Truman Reader Award Nominees! These books go along with the The Missouri Association of School Librarians Book Trailer Contest for students to participate in. We watched Book Trailers created by students from Liberty, Missouri's 7th grade ELA class. If you are interested in participating in the contest, you can find more information here:
I will be drawing names from the "First Dibs" bucket for the chance to be first to check out these books! Don't forget to email me what book you would like, or stop by and let me know. The drawing will be on Friday, February 2nd! Hurry!
We will also 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:
Cubelets are so much fun!
Creating with straws.
What can you create with pipe cleaners?
ALLERGY TO NUTS AND POPCORN
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