FDR Middle School
February Newsletter - 2022
Important Information
Ben Franklin Middle School Construction
PARENT COMMUNICATION - CONFLICTS / FIGHTING
Fighting in school is not worth it and not the way to solve your problems. Please encourage your children to come to the office and avoid issues by talking to us about their concerns/problems.
Mr. Boles - kevin.boles@bristoltwpsd.org
Mr. Baradziej - john.baradziej@bristoltwpsd.org
Ms. Almeida - shana.almeida@bristoltwpsd.org
Bern Gavlick - bernard.gavlick@bristoltwpsd.org
Dr. Meredith Leach - meredith.leach@bristoltwpsd.org
The consequences of fighting in school include:
3 day out of school suspension
Citation for Disorderly Conduct (up to $450 including court costs)
FDR Winter Band Concert
End of the Second Marking Period - Tuesday, February 1, 2022
January Students of the Month
In 6th Grade: Isabella Brandt, Briella Kerns, Jeremias Mendez, Adelin Montoya, and Ava-Rose Wimmersberger.
In 7th Grade: Ava Dopson, Isabella Durkin, Laila Gunsenhouser, Velli Patel, and Joel Saba.
In 8th Grade: Ian Black, Mariela Carreno-Gomez, Nathan Long, Zeel Patel, and Jonathan Updike.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Thursday, February 10 - Band Concert - 7 PM in the Auditorium at FDR
Monday, February 21 - President's Day - No School
Tuesday, February 22 - School Board Meeting
Friday, March 4 - Progress Reports
Grades Expectations for Students
We have 6 Core Classes in Middle School and students must pass 5/6 Cores in order to successfully be promoted to the next grade level. Students must pass with a 60% or better.
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Music / Physical Education (Must pass 1 out of 2)
Specials (Must pass 3/4)
Mr. Bowen's 8th Grade Science Classes
Student Council Spirit Days
February 9 - Super Bowl Day (Football)
February 16 - Dress like you are 100 years old (100th day of school)
February 23 - Hoodie Hoo Day (Wear a hoodie)
FDR School Counseling Department - Important Information
Scheduling an Appointment: The School Counseling Department is a support available to all students at FDR. If your student would like to meet with his/her Counselor or School Social Worker, they should get permission from their teacher and go to the Main Office to fill out a Request Form. Your student's Counselor will then call your student out of class to meet as soon as possible. In order for your student to get on the list for an appointment, they must fill out the Request Form at the Main Office. Email requests by students will not be honored at this time.
7th Grade TKF Lessons: Lessons in restorative practices will start in all 7th grade physical education classes in the next few weeks and will resume for 10 lessons. These lessons will occur once a week with a guidance counselor or school social worker. Students will build skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, building relationships, and being a peacemaker.
Mrs. Klemp's 6th Grade Design and Modeling Class
Saturday Detention
Saturday detentions are held at Truman High School from 8 am to 12 and are assigned in 2 hour increments. Students must arrive before 8 am or they will not be permitted to enter and will be required to attend at the next scheduled date.
Students must bring school work or a book to read while there and are not permitted to use electronic devices.
If students receive a discipline referral while at Saturday Detention, they will have to make up additional hours.
Failure to complete hours that are assigned will result in the loss of extra-curricular activities. Please hold your child accountable by taking them to make up the hours that they earned.