FDR Middle School
March Newsletter - 2022
Important Information
Ben Franklin Middle School Construction
PROGRESS REPORTS POSTED THIS EVENING
Please reach out to your child's counselor if you have any questions.
Grades Expectations for Students - Passing for the year
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We have 6 Core Classes in Middle School and students must pass 5/6 Cores in order to successfully be promoted to the next grade level. Students must pass with a 60% or better.
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Music / Physical Education (Must pass 1 out of 2)
Specials (Must pass 3/4)
Harms of Vaping
Consequences for vaping / having vapes in school include:
1st Offense - 1 day out of school suspension - Complete Vape Educate at family expense ($20)
Failure to complete Vape Educate in required timeline will result in Citation.
2nd or Subsequent Offenses - 1 day out of school suspension - Citation
PARENT COMMUNICATION - CONFLICTS / FIGHTING
Fighting in school is not worth it and not the way to solve your problems. Please encourage your children to come to the office and avoid issues by talking to us about their concerns/problems.
Mr. Boles - kevin.boles@bristoltwpsd.org
Mr. Baradziej - john.baradziej@bristoltwpsd.org
Ms. Almeida - shana.almeida@bristoltwpsd.org
Bern Gavlick - bernard.gavlick@bristoltwpsd.org
Dr. Meredith Leach - meredith.leach@bristoltwpsd.org
The consequences of fighting in school include:
3 day out of school suspension
Citation for Disorderly Conduct (up to $450 including court costs)
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Monday, March 7 - Progress Reports Issued on Icampus
Wednesday, March 9 - Early dismissal - Professional development for staffSaturday, March 12 - Middle School District Band Festival -- Truman HS 1:30 PM
Wednesday, March 16 - Band Concert - No School _ Professional Development for Staff
Monday, March 21 - School Board Meeting
Student Council Spirit Days for March
March 9th- Crazy hair day
March 17th- Irish Day (wear anything relating to St. Patrick’s day) March 23rd- Meme/Vine Day March 30th- Baseball Opening Day (wear baseball shirts/jerseys)
Student Council 2 Minute Dance Party
FDR School Counseling Department - Important Information
Scheduling an Appointment: The School Counseling Department is a support available to all students at FDR. If your student would like to meet with his/her Counselor or School Social Worker, they should get permission from their teacher and go to the Main Office to fill out a Request Form. Your student's Counselor will then call your student out of class to meet as soon as possible. In order for your student to get on the list for an appointment, they must fill out the Request Form at the Main Office. Email requests by students will not be honored at this time.
7th Grade TKF Lessons: Lessons in restorative practices will start in all 7th grade physical education classes in the next few weeks and will resume for 10 lessons. These lessons will occur once a week with a guidance counselor or school social worker. Students will build skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, building relationships, and being a peacemaker.
Mrs. Cooper's Science Class
Math Coach's Corner - Sarah Mastrull
How to Make Sure Your Math Anxiety Doesn't Make YourKids Hate Math
Website: Becoming a Math Family
3 Ways Parents Can Support Their Children's MathDevelopment - and Soothe Their Own Math Anxiety
Mr. Volpe's 7th Grade ELA Class
Mrs. Foster's 6th Grade Social Studies Classes
6th Grade ELA Poet vs Poet March Madness
Mr. Bowen's 8th Grade Science Classes
Saturday Detention
Saturday detentions are held at Truman High School from 8 am to 12 and are assigned in 2 hour increments. Students must arrive before 8 am or they will not be permitted to enter and will be required to attend at the next scheduled date.
Students must bring school work or a book to read while there and are not permitted to use electronic devices.
If students receive a discipline referral while at Saturday Detention, they will have to make up additional hours.
Failure to complete hours that are assigned will result in the loss of extra-curricular activities. Please hold your child accountable by taking them to make up the hours that they earned.