News In a Flash: May 7th-May 11th
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PLEASE use the attendance line for all absences (317) 803-8190
UPDATE: PTC Needs Your Help for Teacher Appreciation Week
Due to the overwhelming response for donations, we are adding more donation slots for paper products and buns! PTC is asking for donations to be delivered to the front office, no later than end of school on Thursday 5/10. More details are in the link.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: MUST READ FOR THE 8th GRADE SEMI-FORMAL ATTENDANCE
Student Council is hosting an 8th grade Semi-Formal Masquerade Ball on Friday, May 18th from 6:00-8:00PM. Tickets may be purchased during 8th grade lunch, May 15th-18th for $3. Please be aware that any student earning a referral May 15th-May 18th will not be permitted to the dance. At the door students will be given a mask per the Masquerade Ball theme, but students can feel free to purchase or design their own masks. Awards will be given to the most original masks. Also, those in attendance will be allowed to pick up their yearbooks early, and have them signed at an autograph booth at the dance.
There will be a modified dress code for the dance that evening. All dresses must meet the fingertip rule. The student's dress must come to the student's finger tips when the student has their arms down to their side. All dresses must also have straps that are two finger wide width. A sweater or shawl must be used to cover the students’ shoulders if this rule is not met. No clothing revealing bare midriffs will be allowed. All shirts must be able to be tucked in. Clothing which reveals undergarments, is studded, has spikes, or chained are all prohibited. Hats may be worn at the dance. All other dress code expectations will remain the same as outlined in our student handbook. All students will be checked for compliance to the dress code prior to entering the dance per school staff. Violations will not be permitted inside the event. If you have any questions about the dress code for the dance, please direct those questions to Assistant Principal, Mr. Smith, robert.smith@ftcsc.k12.in.us.
If you are parent looking to volunteer for the Semi-Formal please again contact Mr. Smith so he can put you on the volunteer list. Again, mark your calendar for Friday, May 18th. Be sure to come join other Flashes and
take selfies with peers at the photo booth or just chill with friends. It will be a great night and YOU don’t want to miss it!
Notice of Medication in the Clinic—May 2018: Pick up by parent
As the school year draws to a close, please be aware that if your student has medication in the clinics, a parent must transport it home. Medication will not be released from the clinic unless a parent takes it home. Empty prescription bottles will be sent home with the student. Students with doctor’s orders to carry emergency medication will be allowed to carry the items home, as FT procedure allows.
If your student has any type of over-the-counter medication that is not used frequently, please come into the school to pick it up before the last day.
If your child must take a prescription medication at school, please arrange to pick up the prescription by end of the day on Wednesday, May 23rd. Any medication remaining after the end of the school day will be destroyed unless you have called the nurse in advance. The nurse is not in attendance over the summer. Thank you for your cooperation and support of student safety.
Kerra Waters, RN
8th Grade Science
The annual 8th grade science balloon launch is almost here. Our students are building their hot air balloons this week. We are excited for the launch of the balloons on May 11. At this time we have schedule May 14th as the make-up dates in the event of inclement weather.
Dress Code Reminders:
Because the weather is getting nicer it is important to remind everyone about the dress code expectations. The full dress code can be found in your students handbook or in the on-line handbook found here (pg 23). Below is a general reminders that most related to the coming warm weather.
Students are expected to maintain an appearance that is appropriate for school and conducive to the educational atmosphere. Whenever a school official considers a student’s appearance to be inappropriate, immodest or distracting to the educational environment, a conference will be held and the student will be asked to make the necessary accommodations. The following are examples of clothing or items that are considered to be inappropriate:
- Clothing revealing bare midriffs, shirts and tops must be able to be tucked in
- Clothing which reveals undergarments
- Sagging pants or shorts worn more than two inches below the hips
- Shorts, pants, skirts and dresses need to be of an appropriate length. The guide to use is the length of the fingers as the arm hangs down the side
- Strapless, spaghetti strap, or tank tops. Studded or spiked items, chains, or any item that might cause a concern for student safety
FTMSE Dress Code Consequences:
- 1st Offense- Warning and student makes a call home from the front office
- 2nd Offense- Office referral, phone call home, and ASD
- 3rd Offense-Office referral, phone call home, and Friday Night School assigned
- 4th Offense-Office referral, meeting with parents, and ISI assigned.
*Additional dress code offenses could lead to an out of school suspension
2018 FTMS EAST ART SHOW WAS A SUCCESS!!!!
From the School Counselors!
All 6th Grade
7th Grade Last Name A-M
Mrs. Sarah Ready
All 8th Grade
7th Grade Last Name N-Z
Request to See Your Counselor
Students can make a request to see their counselor from any device with internet access! Simply click here! Parents can also request an appointment by using this request form.
For school counseling news and resources, visit the school counseling website by clicking here!
2017-2018 End of Year Awards
The 2018 FTMS East Awards Day will take place on Friday, May 18th in the main gym. The 8th grade program will begin at 8:20am, and the 6th/7th grade program will follow at 9:30am. We will honor students who have earned straight A and AB honor roll this year, as well as perfect attendance. Departments will also be giving their departmental student of the year awards. Parents/Guardians of students who are receiving student of the year awards will be contacted closer to the date of the awards day.
8th Grade Program Awards
Perfect Attendance
AB Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Straight A Honor Roll All 3 Years
CIP Honor Roll
Presidents Education Award
Department Awards
Art Awards
Student Council
Robotics
Academic Team
Rick Brewer Athlete of the Year Award
Jeff Eaton Difference Maker Service Award
Student of the Year Award
6th/7th Grade Program Awards
Perfect Attendance
AB Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Department Awards
Art Awards
Robotics
Academic Team
Student of the Year
8th Grade End of Year Social
Unbelievable to think that the 2017-2018 school year is almost over! That means that the 8th grade Social is right around the corner. The 8th grade Social will take place on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 23rd from 11:50AM-1:40PM here at Middle School East. Students will enjoy a picnic outside (hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and lemonade), a DJ with music, socialization with friends, time to sign yearbooks, and activities ranging from cornhole to kickball matches! This is a time to celebrate our 8th graders and thank them for being safe, responsible, and respectful here at Middle School East. If you have any questions about the Social please contact Mr. Smith via e-mail robert.smith@ftcsc.k12.in.,us or by phone 317-803-8102.
9th GRADE STUDENTS SUMMER SCHOOL: Physical Education
To all upcoming 9th grade students:
Students will have the opportunity to take one semester of Physical Education at Franklin Central High School during the summer of 2018! Summer School will be from May 29th, 2018 through June 22nd, 2018, and the hours will be from 7:30 am until 11:30 am. This is a great opportunity to earn a credit towards graduation before your high school career begins. As a reminder, Franklin Central High School Policy is that students may take one credit through the Indiana Online Academy, or students may take one semester of PE through the Summer School Program. Students must take one semester of PE during the school year at Franklin Central High School. Please contact Franklin Central High School’s Guidance Department if you have any questions.
Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents:
The 8th Grade Washington DC Trip early registration discount has been extended to June 6th . If you are interested in the trip please contact Mr. Bogart at chris.bogart@ftcsc.k12.in.us with any questions or to get registration information.
EAST PTC Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinTownshipMiddeSchoolEastPtc/
Charity on the Courts!!!
25th Annual Fast Flash 5k and 2k
Time to dust off those running shoes as the Franklin Township Education Foundation presents the 25th annual Fast Flash 5k and 2k on Saturday May 12th at Franklin Central High School. Check the Franklin Township Education Foundation’s web-site for more detail.
2018-2019 YMCA
Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year opened on April 23rd. Attached is a flyer, as well as, an information sheet detailing their pricing. As always, the YMCA does offer additional assistance to families. Typically, a family with an income less than $55,000 is eligible for some level of a discount. Anyone who is interested in the YMCA program needs to call 317-484-9622. They will have specialists on the other side of the phone willing and able to answer any questions about the programming.