The Firebird Flash
February 24, 2023
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Principal's Update
- Intent to Return Survey - Must Complete
- Mark your Calendar
- EmpowerFZ Updates
- Tutoring Available at FMS
- Soccer, Track, & Softball Info
- Firebird Nation Campus Expansion Update
- 2023 African American Youth Leadership Conference
- Lost & Found
- FHS Volleyball Camp
- From Nurse Nelda
- Order Your FMS Yearbook
- PTSA & Volunteer Info
- Purchase Firebird Gear
Updates from our Principal
Good Afternoon Firebird Nation,
The end of 3rd quarter is quickly approaching. March 3rd is the final day of the quarter. Please take time to login to PowerSchool and talk with your students in regard to grades. If there are missing assignments, please encourage your student to reach out to teachers.
Parent teacher conferences were last week. Due to our snow day on Thursday of last week, many of the teams of teachers and parents have been working together to find additional times to meet. Thank you for taking the time to collaborate to ensure the success of all students at FMS. If you still need to find a time to meet, please reach out to your team of teachers.
The Intent to Return deadline is this coming Tuesday, February 28th. This is for next school year, 2023/2024. We currently have 655 responses. We do need responses from all students. If you need help completing this, please contact the front office. Our Registrar can help support.
Falcon Middle School has a few exciting opportunities over the next few weeks. Boys’ basketball season is in full swing. The afterschool play has begun the rehearsal process. There are a number of field trips through our career and success program. Band and Choir concerts are coming up. Student Council and our wonderful PTSA are sponsoring our first school dance in 4 years the second week of March!! However, participation is fully dependent on grades and behavior. Please speak with your student to ensure he or she are working to keep grades up as well as keeping behaviors in check. Students who have 1 F or 2 D’s or a combination will NOT be allowed to participate. At FMS, we are always students first.
Falcon Middle School needs some help from our parents. We have seen an uptick in students using mean and/or inappropriate language including racially motivated language. We do not tolerate this at FMS. Students who participate in this behavior will be held accountable and will receive the appropriate consequences. Please talk with your students and encourage them to not engage in this behavior. Even if they state they are ‘playing’, it is not acceptable. Thank you in advance for your help in making FMS a safe place for all students to learn and grow.
One final reminder, Monday, February 27th , is a Team Pro Day. This is an opportunity for our teachers to meet as core teams and grade level teams to collaborate. Teachers will be working to design curriculum and learning opportunities for students. Therefore, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON February 27TH.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Elena Forehand
Interim Principal
Falcon Middle School
Save the Date: 8th Grade Promotion
Thursday, May 25th - 9:30am @ FMS
8th grade parents, be watching for a letter from us after Spring Break with more detailed info!_________________________________________________________________________________________
Intent to Return Survey
We need your help with completing an "Intent to Return" form/survey for your student. This needs to be completed for every student by February 28, 2023. Thank you to all who have submitted this survey already!
FMS needs to gather the intent to return information from our current students. Getting this information from our D49 families helps our schools better prepare for the upcoming school year and plan class sizes and staffing needs.
The Intent to Return Survey for current students is now available electronically through the PowerSchool Parent Portal account by either accessing your Parent Portal account on a desktop computer or the Parent Portal Mobile App (not the D49 App).
Only one response per student is needed.
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Mark your Calendar
February
27: Staff Professional Day - NO STUDENTS
March
1: Choir Concerts - 6th/7th Grades @ 6pm; 8th Grade @ 6:45pm
3: End of 3rd Quarter
7: Band Concerts - 6th Grade @ 6pm; 7th/8th Grades @ 6:45pm
10: Winter Dance - 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ FMS
20-31: Spring Break - Schools Closed
Check the FMS website calendar often for the most up-to-date information.
All dates/events are subject to change.
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In this week's Empower FZ video, sixth graders Giselle and Bernice talk about their learning plans in Mr. Weber's CLDE class. Each student in Mr. Weber's class has a learning plan specific to their own personal goals for English proficiency in the areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Great job, Bernice and Giselle!
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Tutoring Available at FMS
We wanted to reach out to all of of our Firebird Families as we continue our way through this 2022-2023 School Year at Falcon Middle School. We are spending more time working with all grade-level Firebirds on the mastery of their core contents. Due to this, FMS will continue to offer after-school tutoring and subject help.
FMS will be offering a 1-hr 15-min tutoring window on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 pm. These times will be used to:
· Master current standards and concepts
· Master former standards and concepts
· Work on current learning plans/Guided Support
If you are interested in attending a tutoring window, please fill out the following Google Form. Once you have signed up, we will look forward to seeing you at the tutoring session!
Any attending students ARE REQUIRED to have a plan for being picked up at 4:30 pm.
Please feel free to reach out to either of us or your child's teachers if you have any concerns or questions,
Corey A. Bates
8th Grade Gold Math Teacher
Falcon Middle School
cabates@d49.org
Carrie Clay
8th Grade Counselor
Falcon Middle School
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Calling all Soccer, Track & Field, and Softball Athletes!
Boys' Soccer
Track & Field
Girls' Softball
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Firebird Nation Campus Expansion
The Construction of our new campus is moving quickly! The new gym is painted, basketball hoops installed, scoreboards and sound equipment are in place, and the wood floor will be going in next week! All of the classrooms are taking shape as the cabinetry is in, whiteboards installed, and final painting is taking place. A new temporary wall went up in the BRES lobby to allow teams to connect a second office area into the front lobby. Concrete floors for the expanded commons are getting polished and ceiling tiles are being installed. Take a look at some of the new interior photos…this new addition is looking phenomenal!
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from Nurse Nelda
Click on the picture to view the entire Infographic!
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FMS Yearbook
Yearbooks may be ordered at www.jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217.
Supplies are limited, so order and secure your 22-23 FMS Yearbook Today!
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Volunteer Help Needed!
We are looking for volunteers on Fridays to help with the PBIS store during lunches at the school.
Wanting to Volunteer for Concessions?
Join Here!
8th Grade Legacy Gift
PTSA Meeting Schedule
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Looking for Firebird Gear?
Click the link below to purchase online!
You will be contacted when the order is filled!!
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Falcon Middle School
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Joy Kovanda
7th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Geoffrey Green
8th Grade Assistant Principal: Tim Scheck
Dean of Students: Patricia Kelly
6th Grade Counselor: Amber Villani
7th Grade Counselor: Lisa Murdock
8th Grade Counselor: Carrie Clay
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FMS Office Hours
7:15am-3:30pm
Email: fms@d49.org
Website: https://www.d49.org/fms
Location: 9755 Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
Phone: 719-495-5232
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FalconMiddleD49
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