Fossil Hill Weekly Newsletter
Wildcats in "The Know"
December 10, 2017
Fossil Hill Middle School
Email: jennifer.gonzales@kellerisd.net
Website: http://campus.kellerisd.net/school/FHM-042
Location: 3821 Staghorn Cir S, Fort Worth, TX 76137, United States
Phone: (817) 744-3050
Facebook: facebook.com/FossilHillMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Fossil_Hill
Let’s get dressed up to celebrate the holiday season!
Monday - Tis the season to never be mean, let’s dress up in red and green! (Wear red and green day)
Tuesday – The holiday season will make you grin, especially when you dress up like a twin! (Twin Day)
Wednesday – Since all the cold weather makes you feel snuggly, wear your sweater that is super ugly! (Ugly Sweater Day)
Thursday – Donate a dollar to wear your pjs, but don’t fall asleep writing your essays! (PJ Day)
Friday – ‘Tis the season to be a Wildcat, enjoy your day and wear a fun hat! (Hat Day)
We will have early release on Friday for the students at 12:30PM with lunch served prior to dismissal. Lunch will consist of a "brown bag" of an entree of either a burger or chicken sandwich.
Fossil Hill Middle School Science Teacher Selected For Fellowship Program in Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy
ARLINGTON, Va.—December 4, 2017—The Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced that Carrie Lynn Birdsong, a teacher at Fossil Hill Middle School in Fort Worth, Texas, was chosen to participate as a Teacher Fellow in the 2017-18 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy. The only teacher selected from Texas, Birdsong will participate with 26 other educators in a number of science, engineering, and technology-related activities and professional learning opportunities.
Grades and Upcoming Tests
Test Schedule
THIS WEEK
7th Grade Math: PReAP: Tuesday, Dec 12 and Academic Wednesday, Dec 13
7th Grade Social Studies: Wednesday, December 13
THIS WEEK
8th Grade Math: Tuesday, Dec 12
8th Grade Social Studies: Wednesday, December 13
Winter Choir Concert
FHMS Wildcat Choir Performs at the Six Flags
FHMS Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Dec 12
Fossil HIll PTA
While you are out shopping for those stocking stuffers consider stopping at five Below located on Sage Meadow Trail in Alliance Shopping Center between December 10th and December 17th print out the flyer and support FHMS PTA!!
Thank you to our House Shirt sponsors:
· Troy Turner with Legacy Mutual Mortgage
- Larry Kardaras with Farmer's Insurance
- Realtor Jodi Height
Counselor's Corner
Houses of Honor and PRIDE Jamie.Ortega@kellerisd.net
7th Grade Houses Integrity, Leadership, & Loyalty Terry.Evans@kellerisd.net
8th Grade Houses Integrity, Leadership, & Loyalty Paul.Higgins@kellerisd.net
8th graders-Please make sure you have selected your Endorsement and Pathway for High School.
Guardians please review this information with you student: https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/280
Select from the following endorsements: Public Service, STEM, Business & Industry, Arts/Humanities, Multi-Disciplinary
https://www.kellerisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=324
Select a pathway (examples): Marketing, Health Science, Choir
The link to select your endorsement and pathway is in your Canvas account.
Module 6. Login using your KISD Google account.
Registration is approaching quickly….here are some important dates.
8th to 9th Grade HS Registration February 5th-9th
7th to 8th Grade MS Registration February 12th-16th
6th to 7th Grade MS Registration February 20th-23rd
The semester ends this week. Make it count.
Holiday Stress: Take just 5 minutes to yourself each day.
Close your eyes, let all thoughts and worries go.
See the difference it makes during this stressful time of the year.
Below are some resources if you are in need.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE
MHMR Care Call Center 1-817-335-3022
Crisis Hotline Text 741741
early dismissal
Reminder that you must be in the office in person to pick your student up for early dismissal. We can't allow students to leave the school unaccompanied before dismissal.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 817-744-3050. We sincerely appreciate your help!
Nurse's Notes for The Hill
Please feel free to reach out to "Nurse Bas" anytime at nakethia.baston@kellerisd.net or at (817) 744-3050.
As a reminder, students may not carry their own medication. It must be turned in to the nurse's office with proper documentation. Please feel free to call if you have questions.
Fossil Hill Sports
We are now entering basketball and wrestling season and we invite you to support our students in representing The Hill in the bleachers and showing your spirit for the Wildcats. Games and other campus events can be found on the campus calendar link below as they are posted and will added here as well.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $4.00
Students: $2.00
Athletic Ticket Card: $25.00 (good for 15 admissions)
FHMS Boys Basketball V. Trinity Springs MS
7th graders will be traveling to Trinity Springs MS while 8th graders protect our court at home.
Monday, Dec 11, 2017, 05:00 PM
Trinity Springs Middle School, Keller Hicks Road, Fort Worth, TX, United States
District Wrestling Meet
Friday, Dec 15, 2017, 04:00 PM
TBD
FHMS Girls Basketball V. Trinity Springs MS
7th graders will be traveling to Trinity Springs MS while 8th graders protect our court at home.
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017, 05:00 PM
Fossil Hill Middle School, Staghorn Circle South, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Fossil Hill Girls Athletics
Email: Ginger.williams@kellerisd.net
Phone: 817-744-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304334219739785/
Twitter: @fhladywildcats
Fossil Ridge Sports
Fossil Ridge is a member of District 3-6A UIL alignment along with other Keller ISD high schools, Haltom, Weatherford, and Abilene. The 3-6A District Executive Committee has determined that no outside food or drink be allowed into the stadium. The decision for this new rule is primarily to ensure the safe environment for all patrons.
Use the link below to view the game schedules for basketball. Show your Panther Pride and support the kids.
Home and visitor general admission for high school games:
Presale before 4pm game day-
Student $4
Adult $6
At the gate and after 4pm -
All $8
Reserved seats:
Anytime $10