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Everything You Need to Know about FTMS East
SPRING BREAK MARCH 18-MARCH 29
iLearn: IMPORTANT DATES
iLearn is just around the corner for the students of East. iLearn is the new state assessment being utilized by the IDOE to measure achievement of Indiana Academic Standards for the following grades and subject areas:
- English/Language Arts (Grades 3-8)
- Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
- Science (Grades 4, 6, and High School)
- Social Studies (Grade 5)
iLEARN Testing Dates:
- Math - April 23 & 25 (CAT & PT)
- ELA - April 26, 30 & May 2 (CAT, PT1, & PT2)
- Science - May 6, 7, & 8 (in 6th grade science classes only)
It is important that students not leave school or miss school during these assessment windows. We ask that all parents please be diligent in avoiding appointments during these times. This will help ensure our students are able to take the iLearn test in the best testing environment.
We appreciate your support as we prepare to show the state the success of the students at East! To learn more about the new iLearn click on the following link.
Washington DC
All 8th grade students that are registered to travel as part of the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip this is a reminder that you will meet Mr. Bogart in the Southwest Airlines ticket counter area at Indianapolis Airport at 6am on Saturday, March 16th. More information, travel books, and name tags will be provided at school during our final meetings March 7th and March 13th. Lets get fired up for Spring Break and DC!
East World Cultures Club/Flashes Around The World
Counselors Corner
Mrs. Kyle McClarnon
All 7th Grade
8th Grade Last Name A-M
Mrs. Sarah Ready
All 6th Grade
8th Grade Last Name N-Z
PRIDE Character Education
During the 2018-2019 school year, all students will participate in character education during PRIDE on Wednesdays. Each week will focus on a different lesson involving various aspects of character education. All students can benefit from learning about positive character traits, soft skills, and other skills needed for a successful future. To see a schedule of topics, please click here.
PTC Elections
More ways to get information about EAST!
TWITTER: FTMS East@EastFtms
FACEBOOK: FTMS East@FTMSEast
FTMSE Attendance Information: Attendance Line 317-803-8190
If your student will be absent, please call the Attendance Line at 317-803-8190.
UPDATED POLICY-If you are picking up your student from school, you must enter the Main Office before we send a pass for the student. Please do not call ahead of time, we can no longer send a pass early. We want to make sure students are spending as much time as possible in the classroom.
If your student will miss more than one day due to a vacation, attending camp, going out of town for tournaments, etc., please email our Principal, Matt Vandermark at matt.vandermark@ftcsc.org, giving the student’s name, reason for absence and dates student will miss school. The student will then be called to the office and receive a form to have their teachers sign so they can receive make up work. The student will then turn that form in to the Main Office before the absence begins.
If your student goes to a Doctors appointment, please bring a Dr. note/return to school note if you want the absence marked as Medical.
Another Awesome ISSMA Performance for FTMS East Band
A huge congratulations goes out to the FTMS East Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble on another amazing performance at the ISSMA Organizational Contest at Greenfield Central Junior High School. On Friday, the FTMS East Symphonic Band traveled to Greenfield to perform at the 2019 ISSMA Organizational Contest and received Gold from all three judges. On Saturday, the FTMS East Wind Ensemble traveled back to Greenfield to compete in group I for the first time ever in school history and also received Gold from all three judges. The FTMS East Wind Ensemble was one point away from a with distinction award putting them in the top 10% of the entire state!
The FTMS East Band also earned for the third straight year, the ISSMA All-Music Award!
Awesome Job FTMS East Band on another amazing performance!