FULMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF 5-16-2016
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Greetings Falcon Families,
Your Falcon scholar should be congratulated for taking the STAAR examinations with commitment and dedication. We are proud of his/her efforts. Our teachers should also be recognized for setting the tone of success throughout the school year. STAAR may be over, however, learning and quality instruction will continue through the end of the school year. STAAR is an exam, day-to-day instruction is a process that leads our students to be successful and productive members of our community. Thank you Falcon families for supporting our students and teachers during this time.
Last weekend, two Quiz Bowl teams represented Fulmore MS at the Quiz Bowl National Championship Tournament in Atlanta. Falcons show marked improvement over last year’s standing in the tournament. Quiz Bowl consists of games of questions and answers covering all areas of knowledge. Participants benefit from studying a broad range of academic subjects, increasing memorization and study skills, learning to work in teams, and expanding their capacity for responsibility. Congratulations go to the following students on the Quiz Bowl team for participation and being outstanding academic Champions. A-Team: Dylan, Audrey, Ben, and Ellen. B-Team: Brooke, Eva, Maverick, Nicholas, and Sam.
A HUGE thank you goes out to Torchy’s Tacos who is partnering with Fulmore MS over the next three years. Last week Torchy’s treated Fulmore’s Leadership Team and PTA Board to a Queso Party and Fulmore was presented with a $15,000 check. The funds will be going towards: monthly taco fund that we will be using for our student-athletes; supporting our digital library; and a special project fund. Thank you Torchy’s!
The Fulmore Fine Arts Department will be raising money for the campus on Sunday, May 15th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Green Mesquite BBQ restaurant located at 1400 Barton Springs Rd. Student performances by the Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz Band, as well as a rock band showcase featuring sixth-grade student Jack, will entertain South Austin for an afternoon of music and giving. Donations will be accepted throughout the festivities, and will be used to benefit all the students at Fulmore. Stay connected with information about the event through the Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/172576016471722/; or by liking the band's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Fulmore-Bands-112702835454765/. Email Mr. Kennedy at patrick.kennedy@austinisd.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!
Fulmore students participated in the Travis County 4-H CEP Photography contest and were awarded 24 ribbons for their photographs. Thank you to Nathan Tucker, the Photography Club sponsor, for teaching Fulmore students the intricacies of photography. Go to http://traviscounty4hcep.blogspot.com/ to see the amazing photos taken by Fulmore students.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
-Lisa A. Bush
What to Expect When you are Expecting a High Schooler?
Please join us on Wednesday May 25th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Library. Fulmore Middle School and the PTA will host a discussion on what to expect when your child goes to High School. The discussion will be presented by Ana Irizarry, professional counselor, and mother of two High School graduates. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where parents can exchange views and learn from one another. Food and drinks will be served.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday, May 16, 2016
7:45a to 9:00a PTA Board Meeting
6:00p to 7:15p Spring Show Performance, Location: Theater
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
6:00p to 7:15p Spring Show Performance, Location: Theater
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
6:00p to 7:15p Spring Show Peformance, Location: Theater
Thursday, May 19, 2016
10:00a to 11:00a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Location: Library
1:45p to 3:34p Atlas Event- Foreign Language
6:30p to 8:00p EOY Pop Choir Concert
Location: Big Gym
Friday, May 20, 2016
8:00a to 3:30p Presentation of Mock Trials, Location: Blackwell Thurman CJC
8:00a to 1:00p Special Education Bowling Schedule
9:00a to 6:00p Beginning Band TMF Band Festival, Location: AISD PAC
9:00a to 11:40a World’s Fastest Hamlet Presentation, Location: FMS Theatre
3:45p to 4:30p Keyboard Proficiency Exam
5:00p to 7:00p Magnet Dinner
Saturday May 21, 2016
8:00a to 8:00p Advanced Band EOY Trip, Location: Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels
8:00a to 8:00p EOY Choir/Orchestra/Dance Field Trip, Location: Fiesta Texas, San Antonio
COMING SOOON
Monday May 23, 2016
3:45p to 5:15p Literary Magazine, Location: Library
3:45p to 4:30p Keyboard Proficiency Exam
6:00p to 8:00p Sports Banquet, Location: Gym
Tuesday May 24, 2016
3:45p to 6:00p Spotlight on Dance, Location: Big Gym/Cafeteria
Wednesday May 25, 2016
5/25/16-5/26-16 SOCO Quizathon, Location: Monroe/Gibson St.
6:30p to 7:45p Orchestra, Location: Gym
Thursday May 26, 2016
5/26/16 to 6/1/16- 6
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6wks Report Card Deadline5/25/16-5/26-16 SOCO Quizathon, Location: Monroe/Gibson St.
7:30a to 8:00a PTA Teacher Breakfast
8:07a to 9:37a Int. Law Community Service-St. Ignatius Food Pantry
3:30p to 4:30p Dance, Location: Big Gymnasium
6:00p to 8:00p Drama Banquet, Location: Theater
6:00p to 7:00p Guitar, Location: Band Hall
Friday May 27, 2016
(All Day) Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
Lisa A. Bush
Email: omar.rodriguezortiz@austinisd.org
Website: fulmoremiddleschool.org
Location: 201 E Mary St, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 414-3207
Twitter: @fulmorefalcons