FMS Staff News
December 16th, 2019
Dear FMS,
Wanted to share this gem again..it's been awhile: https://www.pbisworld.com/ I especially love this resource because just when I think I've done everything, there are ideas for me to try..and they work!
12 days before break continues: Tomorrow is Principal on the Shelf! We will move Breakfast with Santa to Friday since the food truck is coming. Erica and I will provide breakfast and light apps on Friday and you can purchase from the food truck if you would like to do so.
Here are a few updates as we head into our last week before break.
1. Grade extension. Due to the snow day and general hustle and bustle of this time of the year, a grade extension for the quarter will be given until Wednesday, January 8th before you go home. Jo will print grades Thursday-Friday and we will send grade cards home on Monday the 13th. Please brainstorm in team what we need to do for students that are behind. Also, we have stated that D's and F's or 1's and 2's are not what we strive for on ELO's. Our ELO's are what every student should be at in order to move on...how are we making this happen? Discuss this in team. AC labs, small groups in the classroom, lunch time work are a few examples. Reach out and ask if you aren't sure.
2. Although this is the week before break, we should continue with the same level of expectations and work as we do all year. All projects should be related to ELO's. Extension activities are fine...but they again should be related to the curriculum. This resource is very helpful to make this happen: http://www.spencerauthor.com/projectsbeforebreak/
3. The Winter Wonderland shop will be open 1st and 2nd hour for the names that were nominated on Tuesday. Students will be pulled briefly to make selections. We will then open the store to all students on Wednesday. Will keep you posted here!
4. Friendly reminder/housekeeping note: the front office is a place that everyone is always welcome to come and laugh, visit and share, but please keep the conversation positive. If you have a concern or suggestion, please reach out to Hogan or me. We are always happy to listen and help. Thank you for your help!
Have an awesome rest of your snow day!
This Week at FMS
All Week:
Earn Holiday Bucks for Being Prepared for Class
Holiday Spirit Week
Monday
- No School-Snow Day
Tuesday
- 3:20 Harmony Hornets
- BBall home and away
- Wrestling away
- Team Tuesday-student concerns (look at BehaviorFlip and grade data)
Wednesday
- Stuco showcase meeting 7:15
- Staff Meeting 3:30-4pm, Celebration Bus
- FMS Choirs Winter Concert 7pm
Thursday
- 3:30 Ambassador work session
- 3:30 Stuco meeting
- 8th grade home bball vs Hannibal (girls and boys)
- Team-continuation of Tuesday
Friday
- ASL Club 3:20
- House Day
Saturday
- Bball at home vs Southern Boone
Newsletters for the Week
Holiday Spirit Week!
Special Author Visit this Friday!
Box Tops!
Awesome Ed Resources
Interrupting Implicit Bias: The Power of Mirror Checks
5 Second Solution For a Talkative Class
Making School a Safe Place for LGBTQ Students
Three Hands On Learning Activities for Secondary ELA--but could work for all
Important District Dates
Monday, December 23 -- Friday, January 3 -- Winter Break
Monday, January 6 --NO SCHOOL-- Professional Development Day
Tuesday, January 7 - Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
Fulton Middle School
Email: bhouf@fulton58.org
Website: http://www.fulton58.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Fulton%20Middle%20School
Location: 403 East 10th Street, Fulton, MO, USA
Phone: 573-590-8200
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