FMS Newsletter
Issue 5: October 2022
Principals Message
It has been an amazing start to the school year! Our scholars are doing amazing work and having an awesome start to their year. Our days of open house and orientation were met with great success as we saw hundreds of families in and out of the building meeting with teachers and preparing for the new year. We hope that you have found a smooth start and high levels of engagement.
Your commitment to ensuring that Fridley Middle School provides the best learning environment to our students is appreciated. Together, I know we will continue to make this school year one of growth and achievement for all students! If there is anything we can do to support you or your student during this time, please reach out to your student's teacher or main office at 763.502.5400.
Go Tigers!
Dr. Cochran
Schools Hours 2022 - 2023
- Student arrival begins at 7:45 am
- Free breakfast will be served from 7:45 - 7:55 am
- School day starts at 8:00 am
- (Students entering after 8:00 am will be marked tardy.)
- Dismissal is at 3:00 pm
Remember to call FMS at 763-502-5400 to update your student's attendance if they will not be in school.
Mark your calendar!
Some important dates for October!
October 10th- 14th: Homecoming Week
October 13th: Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
October 18th: Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
October 19th: Conferences 7:15 - 11:15 am
October 19-21: No School (MEA week)
October 27th: EL Family Night (5-7 pm)
November 2: Picture Retake Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conference dates are:
Thursday, October 13 from 4 - 8 pm
Tuesday, October 18 from 4 - 8 pm
Wednesday, October 19 from 7:15 - 11:15 am
Please join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Grades 5 and 6: Be watching for a sign-up link or email from your student's teacher to sign up for a time for parent-teacher conferences.
Grades 7 and 8: Conferences will be held arena style. No appointment is necessary. 7th, 8th Grade, and Encore Teachers will be available in the cafeteria and gym for you to stop in anytime during conference hours to meet with them.
FMS Book Fair
Fridley Middle School's Book Fair Starts
Oct 24th to Oct 28th
Visit our school's homepage to get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more!
bookfairs.scholastic.com
Set up your student's eWallet, browse books, shop online, or contact your Fair's Chairperson HERE!
Picture Retake Day
Homecoming Week: October 10 - 14
MONDAY 10/10 - Comfy Day
TUESDAY 10/11 - Dress like a teacher day
WEDNESDAY 10/12 - Homecoming TShirt and Class Color Day
THURSDAY 10/13 - Dress your best day
FRIDAY 10/14 - Fridley Spirit Day, Volleyball game at 4pm, and Football Game at 6pm
Fridley Activities Guidelines
Please remember the expectations/guidelines for Fridley High School events:
1. A middle school or elementary student MUST be accompanied by their Parent/Guardian to any Fridley HS Athletic or Fine Arts Event. Middle school students will not be able to purchase a ticket without a paid parent or guardian present. These students must sit with their parents or guardian and be supervised at all times.
2. Game Procedure that must be followed:
No Bags, backpacks, balls of any kind may be brought into the Fridley Tiger Stadium
All bags/purses are subject to being searched.
All students must remain in the stands throughout the whole game. Concessions and restrooms are the only reasons to be out of the bleacher space.
Thank you for your help to ensure that our events are a safe and fun place for students and families!
Nutritional Services News
Transportation Information
For the 2022-23 school year all students eligible for transportation MUST request by this form: https://www.fridleyschools.org/-us/departments/transportation
If we do not receive a form, your student will not be assigned to a bus. This process is new this year due to the driver shortage. Please submit the form as soon as possible to ensure your student(s) has a bus stop assigned for the first day of school.
- Student who have requested transportation and are eligible will receive their bus schedule at student open house.
- There are no stops added to routes after August 19th. We can only add students to existing stops.
- Any new stop changes needed from August 19-Sept 9th will start Wednesday, September 21st. Parents will have to transport until notified by email of the change and bus schedule.
- Request for changes made September 10th - 16th will be implemented on Wednesday, September 28th. Parents will have to transport until notified by email of the change and schedule.
- New stop requested from Sept 10th - 16th will be implemented October 5th. Parents will have to transport until notified by email of the change and updated schedule.
Winter Weather Reminders From Transporation
- Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the winter weather.
- Your child is required to be at the scheduled stop 5 minutes prior to bus pick-up time.
- If the bus is more than 10 minutes late, your child should go home and call the assigned bus company (see below).
- Information about late busses is communicated through our messenger program, so please make sure that your contact information is accurate on the Parent Portal.
- If school buildings are closed due to severe weather, the district will communicate by email and phone, and on the district website, local news channels and district social media.
Our Bus Companies:
· Route #’s 10 – 37: First Student (Champlin location) 763-421-5785
· R & D Transportation (Vans) 763-767-1804 (then select #1) (RD routes)
· Halo Transportation (Vans) 763-432-6806 (FR) routes
FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Phone: 763-502-5151 | Email: transportation@fridley.k12.m
Is Your Child Too Sick For School?
Updated COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Activities Update: Middle School
www.smore.com
Health Services Information
It is also important that we are told about any health conditions your child might have. This information is listed on the emergency sheet as well. If anything has changed over the summer, please call the Health Office about this.
Attention parents of 7th graders
There are additional immunizations that are required for 7th grade; Tdap and Menningococcal. These are required BEFORE starting school or a conscientious objection form must by notarized and given to the health office BEFORE school starts. Notification letters were mailed to parents in May. The immunization form is on the District Web Page under Health Services. Please make an appointment with your clinic to get these immunizations completed as soon as possible.
Per our District Policy, all immunizations must be current in order to start school. Please help in making it a great start for your child's school year by getting this done.
Influenza Season is approaching!
Connect with your child clinic to schedule a flu shot with your primary doctor. Good hand washing is the BEST PREVENTION!
Chromebook Agreement Forms
Completion and submission of this form is required for all students prior to checking out a chromebook for usage during the school year. Students will be receiving their Chromebook next week Monday - Wednesday during school.
Parent Portal
We have an important announcement we want to share with you. All parents/guardians will need to have a Parent Portal account in Campus. The Parent Portal provides secure access to your child/children’s information such as class assignments, attendance, calendar, and grades. You can also use Parent Portal to pay for meals, fees, or school supplies.
There are many advantages of signing up for and using your Parent Portal account. It is convenient and easy to use, and gives you instant access to important information:
Nutritional Services: Manage your child/children’s meal accounts
· Make online payments using checking, savings and/or credit/debit card to pay for your student’s meals.
· Families can also set up automatic payments to pay for meals.
· Check current balances and see any purchases made on your child’s account.
Meal Benefits Application: Annual renewal made easier
· Apply for Meal Benefits Application in Parent Portal
· Parents/Guardians must apply each year to qualify for free and reduced priced meals.
· By applying, you also help the district receive additional funding to support classroom learning.
Activities & Athletics & School Store: Now includes shopping for school supplies
· Sign up and pay for Activities and Athletics fees for your child
· View and shop for your child/children’s school supplies
Transportation: Access important updates and information
· Access your child/children’s transportation information on the Parent Portal.
How to Activate your Parent Portal Account:
1. Go to Fridley Public Schools Home Page: www.fridleyschools.org
2. Select the Campus Parent Portal Login link in the top right-hand corner of the webpage.
3. On the Parent Portal login page, select New User.
4. Enter the Campus Portal Activation Key provided here: <this is the GUID>
5. Choose SUBMIT.
6. You will be asked to create a Username and Password.
7. Choose SUBMIT.
8. Your Campus Portal account will be activated.
Tech Tip
All Middle School students will need to update their account information by enrolling in the district Password Portal system. The Password Portal provides the security REQUIRED to protect their Fridley account information from digital theft and other possible cybersecurity threats.
If you have login questions, please go to the Fridley Public Schools Student Online Support (SOS) page at the following address: https://sites.google.com/isd14.org/student-tech-resources/home?authuser=0
Also, if you have issues, you can submit a Service Desk Ticket using the following link: https://fhs.fridleyschools.org/support/student-tech-support
Help is Available!
- Are you staying with a friend or family member? Currently in a hotel, shelter, or car? Are you displaced and not sure of what to do next? We have resources for you! Under the McKinney-Vento Law, your student is eligible for transportation provided by the district. Please reach out to your school social worker via phone or email to connect about next steps.
- Whether in person or online, our district-wide backpack program is up and running! If you are in need of additional food resources, please reach out to Ms. Beran at (763-502-5575) and she will coordinate getting items to you. It might look a little different this year, but please do not hesitate to reach out. If you have students in other buildings, please feel free to reach out to the school social worker as well!
Hiring!!!!
Fridley Middle School
Email: amy.cochran@fridley.k12.mn.us
Website: www.fridley.k12.mn.us
Location: 6100 West Moore Lake Drive Northeast, Fridley, MN, USA
Phone: 763.502.5401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FridleyMS
Twitter: @FridleyMSTigers