Fossil Hill Weekly Newsletter
Wildcats in "The Know"
May 6, 2018
Fossil Hill Middle School
Email: jennifer.gonzales@kellerisd.net
Website: http://campus.kellerisd.net/school/FHM-042
Location: 3821 Staghorn Cir S, Fort Worth, TX 76137, United States
Phone: (817) 744-3050
Facebook: facebook.com/FossilHillMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Fossil_Hill
Teacher Appreciation Week is this week
STAAR Testing Days: Algebra EOC is Tuesday
personal responsibility
Parents,
We have noticed a slight increase in the number of items being taken or coming up missing. Please discuss with your students the importance of respecting property that belongs to someone else. We also ask that if your student has a gym locker that they utilize it to place their valuable while they are away from them. We thank you for your continued support to make Fossil Hill the wonderful school we all love.
End Of year Events
As the year gets closer to its end, we will start having activities and programs scheduled. Her is May at a glance.
This week:
Spring Choir Concert: Monday Evening at FHMS (refer to Mr. C for more info)
Jazz Band Concert: Thursday Evening at Chisolm Trail (refer to Mrs. Janeski for more info)
Band Concert: Friday Evening at Ridge (refer to Mrs. Janeski for more info)
Next week:
End of Year Awards Program: Tuesday Evening 6-8 in the gym (see counselors section for more info). 7th Grade 6:00PM and 8th at 7:15PM
Keller ISD Promotion Criteria
FCA at Fossil Hill
Snacks on Campus
Please help us in knowing what your student is bringing to school. We have seen a few students bring extra snacks, candies, chocolates .... to school in order to sell them to other students. This is not permitted. All fundraisers occurring on campus must be approved following KISD procedures. In addition, extra snacks or food items may not be brought and shared with other students due to food service regulations. NO snacks will be allowed during STAAR testing days. Students may carry a sack lunch that does not require heating and will not be permitted to share.
Thank you for helping us with this.
KISD Tax Rate "Swap & Drop"
What if your tax rate could go down, while at the same time bringing in an additional $19 million in operating revenue for Keller ISD? It's possible through what we're calling a Tax Rate "Swap & Drop." Check out the preview video today and visit KellerISD.net/SwapDrop for more details and future updates!
FHMS PTA
Special thanks to our generous PTA for assisting us through all the Saturday Academies in getting lunch for all the students attending. We also thank them for their yearlong support.
Remember to link us to your Amazon account at www.smile.amazon.com
Parental Involvement Opportunities
The April newsletter, The Parental & Family Engagement CONNECTION, is available in English and Spanish, http://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi.3_newsletter .
This edition of the newsletter includes articles about Stopping the Summer Slide, Finding Summer Jobs, Getting Involved in Decision-Making, and Emergency Care Guide, and Healthy Snacks.
AVID @ The Hill
Twitter: @AVID_FossilHill
Facebook: AVID Fossil Hill
Avid is a great way to learn how to prepare your student for rigorous coursework and get an advantage in college. Be sure to follow us and let me know if you have any questions at Amber.Womble@kellerisd.net
Counselor's Corner
Houses of Honor and PRIDE Jamie.Ortega@kellerisd.net
7th Grade Houses Integrity, Leadership, & Loyalty Terry.Evans@kellerisd.net
8th Grade Houses Integrity, Leadership, & Loyalty Paul.Higgins@kellerisd.net
Invitations for the awards ceremony went out on Monday 4/30/18
7th Grade Awards Ceremony will be Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm-6:45pm with the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony to follow from 7:15pm-8:15pm.
iChoose Guidance Lesson in 7th grade advisory lessons in early May.
Abstinence from risky behavior and healthy choices will be major topics discussed in the lesson.
Parenting Resource:
https://www.mindsetworks.com/parents/growth-mindset-parenting
early dismissal
Reminder that you must be in the office in person to pick your student up for early dismissal. We can't allow students to leave the school unaccompanied before dismissal.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 817-744-3050. We sincerely appreciate your help!
Nurse's Notes for The Hill
Please feel free to reach out to "Nurse Bas" anytime at nakethia.baston@kellerisd.net or at (817) 744-3050.
Be prepared, stay healthy!
Fossil Hill Sports
We are now in between seasons getting ready for track and soccer and we invite you to support our students in representing The Hill in the bleachers and showing your spirit for the Wildcats. Games and other campus events can be found on the campus calendar link below as they are posted and will added here as well.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $4.00
Students: $2.00
Athletic Ticket Card: $25.00 (good for 15 admissions)
Soccer V. Timberview MS
Games begin at 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 05:00 PM
Timberview Middle School, Old Denton Rd, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Fossil Hill Girls Athletics
Email: Ginger.williams@kellerisd.net
Phone: 817-744-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304334219739785/
Twitter: @fhladywildcats
Fossil Ridge Sports
Fossil Ridge is a member of District 3-6A UIL alignment along with other Keller ISD high schools, Haltom, Weatherford, and Abilene. The 3-6A District Executive Committee has determined that no outside food or drink be allowed into the stadium. The decision for this new rule is primarily to ensure the safe environment for all patrons.
Use the link below to view the game schedules for basketball. Show your Panther Pride and support the kids.
Home and visitor general admission for high school games:
Presale before 4pm game day-
Student $4
Adult $6
At the gate and after 4pm -
All $8
Reserved seats:
Anytime $10