Fulton Middle School Explo Classes
Mission Possible! - February 6, 2017
Thank you from your FMS EXPLO Team!
Coach Masek, Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse
Fitness Testing:
The Presidential Physical Fitness Testing has adopted the Fitnessgram Test to administer to physical education students. Click here to view test items.
We will begin testing the Pacer weekly.
6th-8th Grade P.E: Floor Hockey and Pilo Polo
6th Grade Health:
Students are continuing their knowledge on nutrients and food groups this week and will continue that, along with reading food labels, next week.
7th Grade Health: We will continue our Project TNT unit with an emphasis on resisting peer pressure this week.
8th Grade Health: Students did a wonderful job on our Noncommunicable Disease Presentations! We will begin our week covering Communicable Diseases and end the week starting our unit over Human Reproduction.
Tower Gardens: Our large yield of produce has been harvested and we have a few more items we will harvest this week including mustard leaves, dill, basil, cilantro, savory, and parsley!
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade P.E. Priority Standards
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Mrs. Bailey
Please feel free to contact me at any time through email: jbailey@fulton58.org
6th graders had fun starting off the week with a typing racing competition. They also completed a mini-unit on shape typing Using Microsoft Word. They will continue their work using Microsoft Word for the next two weeks. Their typing words per minute goal is 16 wpm with 90% accuracy next week. While some students have already met grade level goals, all students should practice to improve their skills. Students were instructed if they did not meet their minimum goal that they should practice at home. They may practice anytime at typingtraining.com. Students can even use their Chromebooks to practice anywhere they have an Internet connection. They all have their login information. If you have any issues logging on at home, please email me. You can monitor your child's progress at home and school by going to the reports menu after they have logged into Typing Training. Many computer students email to ask login information or for me to assign specific assignments on typingtraining.com. I welcome these emails and respond as soon as possible.
Mr. Chapman
From the Art Room
8th Grade will begin an Inventors unit where they will invent something, This will be a three part process, and possibly a fourth part if time allows, where students will design and blueprint an invention of their creation. They will also develop product branding, and/or package design. The fourth stage like I said if time allows, will be creating 3D mock up of their invention.
7th Grade are finishing up the printmaking unit, and their graffiti walls, they will be starting a new project next week.
6th Grade is finishing up their line project, we will move into several mini projects in the coming week.
WIN, We are working on building our WIN Class Wagon, and we will be staying after School from 3:30-5 Thursday the 2nd and again on Thursday the 9th, to complete this. Parents please make sure your students have a ride at the appropriate time.
If you have any questions or concerns, drop me an email at cchapman@fulton58.org
Having some fun with speed drawing ... win, lose, draw!!
Mrs. Blandford and Ms. Neudecker
6th Grade Band: We have still been splitting out into sectionals for 6th grade band. The rest of the band who are not in sectionals have been working on pages 13-14 out of the band book. Students have also been asked to play individually at the end of each class lately to spot check for students who may need some extra help. Students should be practicing at home on their own every week. We will be working on baskets for the basket raffle, more information will be sent home as it become available.
7th Grade Band: 7th grade band is now working on their new books in class. We have started a unit on scales and are working on concert C. The books will stay at school, but we have started a new warm up. The students can take their warm ups home and work on it at home. The students will also be working on sheet music for their concert for the parade of bands. We will also be working on baskets for the basket raffle, and information will be sent home for students as it becomes available.
8th Grade Band: 8th Grade students are working on their solos and ensembles for contest. There will be a schedule for lessons posted on google classroom every week.
Students are showing a ton of commitment and I am so excited about what is going on. We are going to start the basket raffle and more information will be going home as we receive it.
Wire Choir: We are working on chord progressions from memory and earning rewards for learning standard notation.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us via email at sblandford@fulton58.org or kneudecker@fulton58.org. You can also call the high school band office at 573-590-8135.
NEMO Jr. High Honor Band
NEMO Jr. High Honor Band
NEMO Jr. High Honor Band
Ms. Lehman and Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
Hornet Singers...though they be but few, they be mighty!
The students have been working hard in 2017 from new and different rhythms to brushing up on their Latin skills. Ask your child to showcase what they've learned. I have a feeling you might be a bit impressed!
Students have been attending solo and small ensemble lessons as assigned in preparation for Central Methodist University's Music Festival in March. Don't forget about the Pre-Fest Showcase for these specific students on Monday, Feb. 13th @ 6pm in the FMS Band Room. (open to performers and their families only)
The choir handbook and schedule is online for your perusal anytime. (www.fulton58.org)
HARMONY HORNETS:
We are so proud of the hard work these students give every Tuesday! Our amazing group is made up of a mixture of 6th-8th grade (7th/8th band or guitar members) and has great energy and interest in making great music. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 3:20 - 4:15 in the FMS choir room (G07).
We can't wait to jump into our new repertoire this Tuesday!
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me at llehman@fulton58.org.
HORNET PRIDE:
Both of our contest pieces, Canon Gloria and Sing When the Spirit Says Sing, are going very well. Students have been excited to sing with the accompaniment on Wednesdays when Mrs. Sayler joins us! We have begun reviewing Latin, as we get the opportunity to sing it at our contest.
We will be singing at Central Methodist University's music festival on Friday, March 3rd. I'm looking forward to learning this music, and sharing it with a larger audience!
PLEASE REMEMBER that choir members MUST be in uniform at ALL of our performances this year. You may purchase the required polo shirt by bring $13 ($15 for XL) to Dr. Moebes. You will receive a receipt for your payment.
ARTS ALIVE:
Students have just presented their research and practice activities about rhythm and beat! They taught the class. We had several conversations about depth of knowledge, and the requirement that the teacher anticipate any questions or struggles their students may have. See pictures of our groups below.
We are preparing to begin a unit on dynamics and tempo! We will be learning about volume and speed in music.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY CONCERTS:
Tuesday, 2/7/17 Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra/MOstly Opera present the opera Hansel and Gretel. Directed by Dr. Moebes. Tickets are $35 for family pack of 5 tickets. Adults $10, Children $5. Preschoolers are free with a paying adult.
Monday, 2/20/17 at 2pm Callaway County Library presents Kunama Mtendaji drums, sings, dances and tells stories with a vibrant energy. Rich in African-American folklore originating from the United States, Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean, his performance features a multitude of cultural art forms that bring us together in "moja taifa" (one nation). THIS EVENT IS FREE!!!
Please feel free to contact me at any time: bmoebes@fulton58.org. On Twitter: @MoebesMusic
9th hour Arts Alive
9th hour Arts Alive
9th hour Arts Alive
Stepping up to Success
Stepping up to Success
Stepping up to Success
FMS Guidance: Mrs. Garner & Mrs. Horstmeier
We held our 2nd Annual "Stepping Up to Success" for the 8th graders on Friday. This program offered a line up of speakers from a variety of career fields as well as representatives from the High School to speak about clubs and sports. Our speakers this year come from careers in the areas of: education, coaching, cosmetology, social work, law enforcement, military, nuclear medicine, vocational careers, Dollar General, juvenile court, and professional singing. FMS appreciates these community members taking time out of their busy schedules to share valuable information with our 8th grade students.
8th grade Registration & Parent Meeting
Ms. Harris and Mr. Hudson, School Counselors from FHS will be here on Feb. 27th to register 8th graders for high school classes. This will be done during SS classes on this date. On Feb. 27th there will also be an 8th grade parent meeting at FHS in the Commons starting at 6:30 p.m. High School administration and school counselors will share information to assist you and your student in making a smooth transition.
Here are a few ways you can reach out to us in the FMS Guidance Office:
Mrs. Garner works with students with last name starting with M-Z and can be reached at sgarner@fulton58.org,
Mrs. Horstmeier works with students with a last name starting with an A-L and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and
Ms. Jo is the Guidance Office secretary and can be reached at jwilliamson@fulton58.org.
Guidance Office phone number is 573-590-8208
The Catch Up Crew
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive is ready and its grand opening will be November 11th. Store hours will be posted soon. Thanks to the Fulton Public Schools Foundation, Central Cristian Church, Terry Tobias, Central Co-Workers Club, Millersburg Community Club and Mrs. Mary Tucker for their generous donations to this great project!
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 Community.
Items currently needed for the store are:
Gently used clothing, shoes, toys, and books
Snack items: Slim jims and vienna sausages
Other needs are ear buds, umbrellas and boys/mens wallets
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/
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