Fowler USD #225
October 2017 Newsletter
Fowler Schools
Email: erarden@usd225.org
Website: www.usd225.org
Location: 100 E 8th Ave, Fowler, KS, United States
Phone: (620) 646-5661
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Fowler-USD-225-121272627970328/
Aspire 4 Higher
New in October will be Speed Stacking. Check out the link to the website below and scroll down to the You Tube video that illustrates this activity in action!
Language Learning Program for Adults
In addition, adults learning both languages will meet together on Mondays at 7:30 at Fowler Grade School to work on the Rosetta Stone program beginning Monday, Oct. 9.
If you are interested in participating, please email your contact information to erarden@usd225.org so a free account can be set up for you.
2017-18 Field Trips - Goldbugs Lead the World by Learning the World
High School (9th-12th)
Date - Place - Cost - Notes
Oct. 30 - Hutchinson - $20.00 - Cosmosphere: Mission to Mars
Nov. 8 - Hays - $15.00 - Hunchback of Notre Dame play & FHSU
Mar. 22-24 - Branson, MO - $225.00 - 2 nights - Dixie Stampede, Silver Dollar City
Middle School (6th-8th)
Date - Place - Cost - Notes
Oct. 30 - Hutchinson - $20.00 - Cosmosphere: Mission to Mars
May 14-16 - Ark City - $45.00 - Camping in Cabins for 2 nights
Elementary
Date - Place - Cost - Notes
Oct. 11 - Pumpkin Paradise - $5.00 - Afternoon Preschool/Kindergarten
Apr. 30 - Hutchinson - $15.00 - 1st through 3rd Grades: Cosmosphere
Apr. 30-May 1 - Hutchinson - $75.00 - 4th through 5th Grades: Cosmosphere & overnight stay at Hedrick's Exotic Animal Park.
It is anticipated that there will be additional trips throughout the year that are smaller in scale. A second opportunity is being offered for students to sell Gold Cards to cover these expenses. The final deadline is Wednesday, October 4th. Mrs. Lisa in the high school can assist you with any questions pertaining to Gold Cards.
Picture Retakes are October 19
As the seniors played their last home volleyball and football games at Fowler High School, students and parents were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their respective teams. Congratulations to all of the FHS Senior athletes.
VOLLEYBALL: Victoria Bruckner, Madison Hayes, & Kadyn Weber
FOOTBALL: Seth Cross, Diego Medina, Carlos Mendoza, Brayden Watson, & Kenyan Weber
CROSS COUNTRY: Diego Medina & Carlos Mendoza
Cross Country Runners Find Success
In addition, the high school boys team has steadily improved and placed themselves in a competitive position as they attempt to qualify for state. Chloe Bruckner and Lia Granados have been consistent competitors also and have placed regularly in their meets.
Congratulations and keep up the hard work cross country team!
Pep Band Performs at State Fair
Grab & Go Breakfast
Individual Plan of Study
October 16 - Save the Date!
Project Based Learning in Physics
FFA
On October 12th, FFA students will be attending the 2017 High School Ag Career Day hosted by the Dodge City 3i Show. High School Ag Career Day offers students an opportunity to learn about careers in agriculture. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in MIG welding, energy careers, diesel engines, careers with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism, and more.
High School Scholars' Bowl
The Fowler High School Scholars' Bowl team will attend their first meet of the season on October 23rd in Ashland. Good Luck team!
Goldbug Booster Club
Halloween Parade and Costumes
Box Tops and Labels
The Labels for Education program is coming to a close in December. Only UPCs with the Labels for Education logo will be accepted. If you have any UPCs with the Label for Education logo, please send them to the Grade School by Thursday, December 21. After that date, no Labels for Education UPCs will be accepted.
Fowler Grade School will continue to collect Box Tops all year long. If you have any Box Tops, please send them to the school with a student, drop them by the Grade School office, or contact Debbie Wise at dwise@usd225.org and she will arrange for someone to pick them up.
Thank you for your support of Fowler Grade School.
Stay Informed
Upcoming Events
2 - JH VB at South Central 4pm
3 - HS VB at South Gray
4 - FFA Greenhand Conference
5- 3rd/4th Ag Safety Day
5 - Cross Country at Cimarron 4pm
5 - JH VB at Home 4pm
5 - JH FB at Home 6:30pm
6 - HS FB at Natoma
6 - Teacher Inservice
7 - HS VB League Tournament at Kiowa County
9-12 - JH/HS Project Week
9 - BOE Meeting 7pm
10 - HS VB at Ashland
12 - End of 1st Quarter
12 - Cross Country at South Central 4pm
12 - JH VB at Bucklin 4pm
12 - JH FB at Bucklin 6:30pm
13 - HS FB at Pawnee Heights 7pm
14 - JH VB League Tournament at Kiowa County
16 - Family Fun Night 6pm
16 - Youth Entrepreneur Market Day 6pm
17 - HS VB at Kiowa County 4pm
19 - Picture retakes
21 - HS VB Substate
21 - Regional Cross Country
23 - HS Scholar's Bowl at Ashland (Varsity) - 3pm
27-28 - State Volleyball
28 - ACT Test
28 - State Cross Country
30 - 6th-8th to Cosmpsphere
30 - HS VB League All-Star Meeting 7pm