FMS @ a Glance
November 12-16, 2018
Proud to be
Shout out to Jesse Armbruster on not only hosting a fantastic Veterans day assembly, but also the behinds the scenes work he did to make it possible. Thank you!
Thank you to the many people who helped move furniture to set up the Fab Lab. You made a huge job get done very quickly. You rock!
Amy Canfield- I love to see all the great things you are doing in community school! Students are enjoying your class and making wonderful creations.
Shout out to Nikki Hagedorn for your patience, wisdom, and knowledge working with students. It is so great to watch you work wonders. We are all fortunate to have you on our FMS Team!
Thank you, Mike, for the work time on Monday afternoon. It was great to have time to digest and put to use the information we learned from the morning sessions.
Shout out to Andrea Privratsky for always having a smile on your face- even during tough situations.
Shout out to Britta Peterson for going the extra mile and printing off posters for staff to use without any prompting. Her thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
Shout out to Tina Erickson, Deb Kittlesen, and Lauren Satrom for filling in for an emergency absence last minute!
Anthony Gustafson- You are a vital member of our staff. You have a wonderful ability to work with students, de-escalate situations, and build relationships. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Ruth Helgeson- Thank you for your patience; even when it is being pushed...and pushed... and pushed.
Nurse's Office News:
Just a reminder with the new quarter:
Many of our students have health conditions that school staff need to be aware of. The Health Office will flag a student with health needs.
When in Infinite Campus if you see a blue medical symbol labeled Health Condition by a student's name, please click on it. It will have medical information you should know about that child. A short condensed action plan will also be in this area. It is your responsibility to be aware of any students in your class with health conditions.
If you have any questions on a student's action plan please ask.
If at any time throughout the school year, you become aware of a health condition or change in status of a student's health condition, please contact me.
Lisa Alexander
Faribault Middle School
Health Office
Phone 507-333-6304
Fax 507-333-6400
When Teachers Lead Their Own Learning Pages 20-26
Nominate them for a WEM Outstanding Educator Award!
Parking lot routines
Our traffic volunteer is very dedicated and valuable resource to keep the area safe and non-congested. From time to time he may even stop you to make sure you are not one of those convenience seeking parents.
Please understand that Glan has the best intentions in mind when he goes about his job. We need volunteers like this to help run the show. A friendly smile, an appreciative wave, or a quick flash of your school i.d. badge will pay off big dividends. FALCON PRIDE at all times.
Thank you.
2nd chance breakfast
Changes to 2nd chance breakfast will be happening after Thanksgiving break.
Students will not be dismissed to the cafeteria with the new changes, Rather, the kitchen will provide a class list that identifies the menu for the day. (i.e. chocolate muffin, fruit juice, and applesauce) Students will need to check off if they want the breakfast. Lists need to be submitted to the cafeteria (Kim Knott) by 3:30 pm on Tuesday before the Wednesday Block.
Teachers will need to send ONE student to the cafeteria to pick up the box of bagged meals for the classroom.
We will pass along the class lists and other details once we get them from our Food Service Director.
Please speak with me or Kelly if you have questions.
Week @ a Glance
Monday, November 12
PST to visit CPT's as needed
7:30 am Finance Committee (Meihak)
9:00 am Student Services meeting
3:30 pm District Staff Development meeting
7:00 pm Band Concert
Tuesday, November 13
Community School MDE visit
8:30 am District Leadership meeting
Wednesday, November 14
Development Day meetings
9:00 am PST meeting
Thursday, November 15
7:00 am Department Chair meeting
12:00 pm Somali Parent Advisory Group meeting
Friday, November 16
1st-hour 8th grade Social Media presentation with SRO Gramling
2nd-hour 7th grade Social Media presentation with SRO Gramling
1:30 pm District Principal meeting with Mr. Sesker
A look ahead:
11/19 Student Services meeting
11/19 FMS Admin RJ meeting
11/19 New Teacher INduction meeting
11/20 Admin Designee meeting
11/20 FMS Admin meeting
11/21 Department Day - No School
11/22 Thanksgiving - No School
11/23 Thanksgiving Break - No School