FMS EXPLO Newsletter
August 31st, 2018. We're glad you're here!
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
Emotions in the MIDDLE
Moody, private, self conscious... if this sounds like your tween, you're not alone. At this age, his/her body and emotions are changing rapidly. here are ways to help him cope.
Managing Moods: Physical growth and worries about friends, sports and schoolwork can cause moodiness. Let your child know you're available to talk. A quiet statement, such as "I remember what it feels like not to be asked to join a team". can invite him or her to open up about what's bothering him/her.
Fitting In: Many middle school students feel self- conscious. Being part of a group of people who share his/her interest can help your youngster focus on his/her strengths and feel more confident. Encourage him to participate in at least one activity, perhaps and sport, club or choir.
Needing to see the counselor?
Students needing to access the counselor's office can submit a form from their chromebooks by clicking on the apps button. This form comes only to the counselor's. If you have any questions or need help finding the form refer to the email that was sent today (Friday) from Mrs. Horstmeier. You can also ask your teacher for help. Obviously if there is an emergency, students will be sent to the Counselors Office immediately. This is just a great way to help students stay in the classroom for instruction time.
OLSAT Testing
Looking forward into September we will be testing 6th grade student using a group IQ test called OLSAT. This assessment identifies a student rough verbal and non verbal intelligence. We use this to help identify students who may qualify for project extra.
Career Lessons
Also in September we are looking forward to starting to go into 6th and 7th grade social studies classes to do career lessons. For more information please contact Mrs. Crawford.
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-J and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and Mrs. Crawford works with students with a last name starting with a K-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
Hey, FMS! I am pumped to be back, and to start another school year! Check out the video below to get a quick tour and introduction!
Feel free to contact me any time!
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
Coding
We have begun our new curriculum on coding. You can visit the site at www.codehs.com. Your kids can log in and show you their progress. We will begin Module 2 "Functions" next week so check with your kids to make sure they are caught up with the 4 lessons in Module 1 "Introduction to programing"
Typing
We will be using www.typingtraining.com to improve your kids' typing skills. For fun we use www.nitrotype.com to challenge others in typing races.
We have explored what a digital footprint and how choices online have long lasting effects. Always remind your kids to make good choices, at home, at school, and online!
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse, Coach Evans
GAME ON!
Units:
Flag Football with Coach Evans
Softball with Coach Windmiller
Soccer with Coach Youse
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
jevans@fulton58.org @CoachEvans3
Dr. Moebes
Another great, FULL week in the books in G07! Thanks, students, for giving your best in each class, each day!
HARMONY HORNETS STARTS ON TUESDAY!!! Please feel free to come get a sign-up sheet if you would still like to join! WE will rehearse after school on Tuesdays, 3:20-4:15! Students should go to their lockers AT the car rider bell, get backpacks, then report to Dr. Moebeses room (G07) on Tuesdays after school!
MUSIC 6
I'm so proud how brave these kids have been! We have done several activities that require coordination, and music-making this week. Our sixth graders have been experimenting with identifying beat and rhythm, and describing the difference between the two. We had a few (friendly) competitions in class to practice playing the Cups song. We also played a new game called Jump In/Jump Out. Our newest focus is on music literacy. We are reviewing music notes and rests in class. Next week, we will continue singing, reviewing note and rest values, and begin our first look at different styles of music!
Careers 8
Well, folks, we've had a busy week. We are trying out a seating chart to improve our focus during class. So far, our new seating arrangement has resulted in a wonderful improvement in our daily operations. Thank you, students, for helping yourselves AND your classmates find success.
We have been working on reading and understanding job descriptions. This will help us as we continue explore career fields throughout the semester.
We have the following field trips scheduled for our class:
LATE SEPTEMBER: Danuser Machine, Details coming soon!
September 21st: Missouri State Technical College, Linn, MO
November 15th: Campus tour/visit to William Woods University
November 27th: Campus visit/tour to University of Missouri, Columbia
Guest Speakers:
September 17th: Amy Schnoebelen: SSM Hospice (Jefferson City)
PARENTS, WE NEED YOU! We are looking for guests to come speak to our Careers class this semester! Please email me if you would like to visit our classroom to tell us about your career! Our students LOVE to hear from YOU!
7th Grade Choir (Hornet Pride)/8th grade choir (Hornet Singers)
These singers are doing some very nice singing! We are focusing on musicianship by learning to identify key signatures and time signatures! In order to be the best we can be, we will continue to review fundamentals of music literacy as we prepare for our performances. Keep up the great work!
FMS VOCAL MUSIC HANDBOOKS: Please return the signed FMS Vocal Music contract ASAP! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Arts Alive
Students have experienced their first music rehearsal on "It's a Hard Knock Life" this week! The enthusiasm is off the charts! I'm excited for them to continue preparing for auditions, and to share their gifts with our community!
FMS VOCAL MUSIC HANDBOOKS: These came home this week! Please return signed contracts ASAP!
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
8th grade Choir!
Mrs. Blandford and Ms. Neudecker
We are so excited to see you all in the band program this year! There are going to be so many exciting things!
6th Grade Band:
Wow! These first few days of 6th grade band with instruments has been really exciting and I think the students would agree that we have a lot to learn.
This upcoming week in band we are going to working on the firs two notes in the book. We are focusing on number 1-4 on page 4 and need to be able to name the note, know the fingering and be able to clap and count and then play the note.
We are also starting band olympics this week. Students have been broken up into teams and have picked countries to represent. There will be weekly competitions, students will earn points for their teams and at the end of the quarter the team with the most points will earn a prize!
If you student ordered a book through the school, they are in and they cost $10.99. These can be paid for with cash or check. Checks should be made payable to FULTON MIDDLE SCHOOL. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Also, if your student needs any reeds, valve oil, slide grease or any other accessory for your instrument, you can always buy these through the school as well!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Throughout the year I will post things on google classroom as well as through email. Please check your emails frequently.
7th Grade Band:
7th Grade Band is doing so well already!
We are also starting band olympics this week. Students have been broken up into teams and have picked countries to represent. There will be weekly competitions, students will earn points for their teams and at the end of the quarter the team with the most points will earn a prize!
We have started out new book, and if you would like to buy one for your child that they can keep at home that is more than welcome. Please let me know if you would like to go that route, and I will get one ordered. You can then pay the school as soon as they come in.
The 7th grade band will be playing at a Veteran's Day assembly at the middle school and we just received that sheet music to start sight reading today. Please encourage them to be practicing at home.
8th Grade Band:
8th Grade Band is off to a strong start. We are doing a lot of review, and the students are responding very well.
In the next week ,we will be learning about chromaticism and reviewing vocabulary words from last year. We are looking at our sheet music for homecoming over the next few weeks as well, and getting music for the Star Spangled Banner and Fulton Boy. This music will be performed at the homecoming parade as well as the football game. More information will be sent home regarding this event in the next couple of weeks. Information can also be found on google classroom as well as email and the newsletter every week.
We are also starting band olympics this week. Students have been broken up into teams and have picked countries to represent. There will be weekly competitions, students will earn points for their teams and at the end of the quarter the team with the most points will earn a prize!
I will be ordering the polo shirts this week. Please do not send money with your child until the shirts come in. I will let them know how much they owe. Be aware that the students will need to have a band polo, shorts and tennis shoes for the homecoming parade.
7/8 Wire Choir:
This week in 7/8th Grade Wire Choir we will be working on the Am and Em chords. As well as adding G and G7. Students will be working on chord progressions as well as looking at reading music in TAB.
Students have received new books, please make sure that you are encouraging your students to take care of their books, as well as the equipment.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at sblandford@fulton58.org or kjneudecker@fulton58.org.
Mr. Chapman
News from the Art Room
This week we are continuing work on last weeks objectives, and moving into full understanding and project completion.
6th Grade: We are working on Optical Line drawings: Students will use what we have learned with value and shading, as well as line quality to create and interesting pattern of optical Art and asymmetrical radial balance.
ELO 5: Students will explain the connections between visual art and ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies
7th Grade: We are working on Illuminated Letters: Students will be creating illuminated letters by incorporating visual elements that represent their personalities. Students will focus on color applications and line quality.
ELO 2: Students will use subject matter and themes in artwork.
8th Grade: we are working on our surprise lockers: Students will create a functional art piece, in the theme of a locker, what they put on the inside just might surprise you!
ELO 2: Students will use subject matter and themes in artwork.
Art Club is Here!!!! 7th and 8th Graders interested in Hornet Artist Apiary (FMS Art Club) this year may stop by my classroom 119 to pick up a brochure, and application. There is limited space, and this will be chosen by application only.
Once Art Club members are chosen our meeting dates will be as follows:
Students will be notified by email when they are accepted.
Thank you for the support, and as always if you have any questions or concerns, please email me cchapman@fulton58.org
Artfully yours,
Mr. Chapman
FMS Art
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive opened for business on Monday, August 21st. The store is open 7:25 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: Nutella snack packs, 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
Can you believe it's almost September? We are ready for your class visits and can't wait to see you! We will quickly go over expectations for your Library visits, then get you a book to check out.
We have been busy changing things around to encourage you to read more, so I hope you're ready for an awesome year in the Library!
Check out the video above to meet your 2018-2019 FMS Library Aides!
If you want to see some things we did in the Library last year:
My You Tube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFogU1WGK8c9kOqtvfYn7Sw?view_as=subscriber
Follow the Library fun on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JessicaLairmore
You can contact me by email at:
ALLERGY TO NUTS AND POPCORN
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