Fredericktown Middle School
January 12, 2024
Middle School Yearbook
We will have a Middle School yearbook this year for students. You can purchase them throughout the year at the link below. They will be delivered in May before the students leave for the summer.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip - Reserve your spot now
We have over the number needed to make the trip happen. If you have not done so already, you can submit your initial deposit to reserve your spot.
We are excited to bring back the Washington DC trip to the 8th grade. This is an optional trip for students. It will be a great learning experience along with creating exciting memories together.
Dates: April 28-30
The link below explains how to pay and about your initial deposit.
December PBIS Students of the Month
Important Dates
January 15th - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 23rd - 6th Grade Academic Challenge at MOESC
January 24th - 7th & 8th Grade Academic Challenge at MOESC
Knox County Spelling Bee
Carsyn & Caleb did a great job competing at the spelling bee.
Congratulations to Carsyn for winning the Knox County Spelling Bee.
6th Grade Social Studies
Students will be learning about Economics and how it is important to all societies.
6th Grade Math
Students have started the unit on Ratios. They will begin by learning how to write ratios.
6th Grade Science
Students are learning how to use microscopes. Together, we will use our new skills to look at different types of cells and identify what we see.
6th Grade English
Students are beginning the unit on argumentative writing.
7th Grade Science
Science students have spent some time learning about mechanical energy, and we will dive deeper into energy by studying electrical energy–consisting of, but not limited to, conductors/insulators, open/closed circuits, and static electricity.
7th Grade Math
This month students will be learning about Algebra. Students will solve up to two-step equations and inequalities.
7th Grade Social Studies
Students will be learning about West Africa Trading Kingdoms and their effect on the Silk Road as well as colonization and the salt trade.
8th Grade Math
Math 8 students are continuing to look at functions and will move into systems of equations following that.
Algebra I
Algebra I students are getting started with exponential functions.
8th Grade English
This month students will begin our argumentative unit and will be exploring persuasive techniques. Students will be asked to solve an unsolved mystery imploring argumentative writing.
8th Grade Science
Science students spent the last few weeks exploring constructive and deconstructive forces, and in the next few weeks, they will continue this exploration including learning about plate tectonics and the Earth’s surface in more detail!
8th Grade Social Studies
Students will be learning about the Presidential elections of 1796 and 1800. Our unit of study will also include the Louisiana Purchase, the Alien and Sedition Acts and the court case of Marbury v Madison. Our discussions will soon include the War of 1812 and the expansion of the United States.
Project Lead the Way
With the new semester, my class now consists of 14 8th graders who get to learn and gain experiences about engineering. We started off with a two day challenge where students took on the role of an engineer and had to come up with a way to get supplies to those in need a distance away. We used random supplies to simulate this activity that could happen in everyday life.
Digital Literacy
6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Digital Literacy students are learning to keyboard with correct hand position without looking. If your child is in the class, please encourage him/her to work hard to learn this life skill. In addition, we will work on word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations. Eighth grade students will focus primarily on Microsoft Word and Excel.
Choir
Students are beginning work on their new spring music for the March 20th Middle School Choir Concert. We are continuing to build musical skills, vocabulary, and literacy as we prepare.
Band
Students are preparing music for upcoming performances. The spring band concert will be held on March 12th. We have started to explore rhythm more in depth, taking the first few minutes of class to study a rhythm page and practice using several different methods.
Art
Students are working on neurographic art which is a technique, which comprises drawing freeform lines or 'neuro lines. ' These are meant to enable the connection between the conscious and unconscious. Students are also incorporating zentangles into their artwork to promote relaxation in art making.
6th Grade General Music
6th Grade students are exploring the differences between Active and Passive Listening and how daily activities are affected by the various places and ways we experience music. In addition, we are studying the impact music has on the movies as well as the importance of composer John Williams. At the end of the month we will be reviewing rhythms by performing and composing with bucket drumming.
FMS Students
Baketball & Cheerleading
Freddie Care Closet
The goal is to provide students with food, clothing or personal items while keeping it anonymous.
How it works:
- Students scan the QR code and email is sent to one of the Counselors.
- The student will be called down to meet with the Counselor to discuss their needs.
- If the student is comfortable, the Counselor and student can walk together to the Care Closet or the student can share what they need and the Counselor will get it for them.
SOS Program Information from Mrs. Art - 7th Grade
In collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program will be available to all 7th and 9th grade students this coming Spring. Nationwide is offering virtual presentation meetings to caregivers to learn more about the SOS Program and to discuss the topic further. If interested, please click here to access the flier and to register for an upcoming meeting.
Counselor Corner
Supporting Our Freddies
Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. We encourage everyone to actively participate in creating a nurturing environment that promotes open communication, empathy, and understanding. If you know a student who may need support, or if you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our social workers or school counselors. Working together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of our students.
Hannah Art, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Cindy Truex, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Karen Barta, HS/MS School Counselor
740-694-2726 ext 3411
Melissa White, Elementary School Counselor
740-694-2781 ext. 3410