Fuller Family Newsletter
Vol. 4, No 35 - May 14, 2023
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Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
Core Values
Every day at Fuller, our CORE Values, or guiding principles, drive our school wide culture. These core values are taught and then reinforced daily with every student. We expect all students to demonstrate Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience towards everyone and in every situation.
Falcon Shout Outs!
Stand Up and Bohemian Rhapsody
The Fuller Drama Company's Out of the Dust Benefit Performance on Friday night raised $800 for Daniel's Table. Thank you to all of the students, teachers, families, and fans who attended the special performance to raise money for an incredible resource in our community that works to fight hunger in Framingham.
Important Reminders
Reminder: We do not accept food delivery (such as Door Dash) for students during the school day. Students can bring their own lunches from home or have a hot lunch provided by the cafeteria. Additionally, students are not allowed to walk around the school with Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Energy Drinks, or sugary drinks (large cans of iced tea, soda, etc.). All breakfast brought to school must be eaten in the cafeteria before morning homeroom. Students may have drinks from home during lunch, but please do not send energy drinks. Middle School students do not need energy drinks; it will not help them concentrate on their studies during the school day.
Students now have Student IDs that they should be wearing every day. Please help your child develop a routine of putting their ID in a safe place each afternoon so they remember to bring it to school with them. I put my ID in my school bag when I leave school and then retrieve it from my bag when I return to school the next morning - students can do the same thing with their backpacks. We have been reminding them of this routine each day. Last week we had 4 more classes earn an extra recess. During classroom checks at least 85% of students in these classrooms had their ID on and visible. We will be doing more classroom checks this week; wear your ID and help your class win an extra recess with Mr. Howe and Ms. Pratt!
If you need to contact your child, please call the main office (508) 620-4956. If your child needs to contact you, they may come to the main office to text or call you from there.
The no phone policy is for the safety of all of our students and to preserve the learning environment of our school. Students who are distracted by their phones during the day, are not focused on their education. If your child's phone becomes a problem, we will request a meeting with the caregivers to discuss further steps.
Week of May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15 - Day 6
Tuesday, May 16 - Day 1 - Science (STE) MCAS (8th grade only), iReady Reading Diagnostic (6&7 grade), Progress Reports Available on Aspen
Wednesday, May 17 - Day 2 - Science (STE) MCAS (8th grade only), iReady Math Diagnostic (6&7 grade)
Thursday, May 18 - Day 3 - Half Day (Dismissal at 11:40; no lunch served) - PD for Faculty and Staff, Teacher Appreciation Lunch (sponsored by the Fuller PTO)
Friday, May 19 - Day 4
Students must not arrive to school before 7:55; school doors open at 7:55.
Breakfast is served from 7:55-8:10.
The school day ends at 2:25.
Fuller Events and Information
7th Grade SOS Curriculum in Health - June 6&7
During this challenging year, school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening tool. This tool cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should be referred for evaluation by a mental health professional.
At the end of class, students will complete an exit slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
7th gr. SOS parent letter - English
7th gr. SOS parent letter - Portuguese
8th Calendar Raffle
Prize Drawings - May15-June 14
Spring Concerts
May 24 - Band Concert - 7:00pm Fuller MS
May 31 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00pm FHS
July 2 - Fuller Faculty Variety Show - Benefit to Raise Money for Fuller Student Events
Yearbooks!
Get Your Library Card
Would you like to check out books, movies, video games, devices, arts and crafts materials, kitchen equipment or get free museum passes? If you answered "Yes" to any of these, you need a Framingham Public Library card. Library Cards are free and let you access book and so much more.
Next School Council and PTO Meeting - June 12th at 7:00 at Fuller MS
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Thank you to all of the families, students, and teachers who completed our survey regarding the time of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony; your input was greatly appreciated.
* If there is inclement weather, we will hold the 8th grade promotion ceremony in the Fuller MS Gymnasium on Friday, June 16th.
Who to Contact if You Need Assistance
School Bus Reminder
Our bus drivers' main goal is to transport our students to and from school safely. If students are not being safe while on the bus or when they are entering or leaving the bus, they are jeopardizing everyone's safety and the school will be notified. If it is found that the student did violate the expectations, there will be consequences.
As a school, we will be reminding students through a PBIS lesson of our expectations when riding a bus. I would appreciate if families and caregivers could go over these expectations as well.
When riding a school bus,:
- the Bus Driver is the adult in charge and must be treated with respect and listened to.
- students must remain seated at all times when the bus is in motion.
- students must not scream, yell, or play loud music when riding the bus.
- students' hands and head must remain inside the bus (no hanging out of windows).
- students must not throw anything out of the windows.
- students must not yell at passing cars or pedestrians.
- students must enter the bus from the bus stop in an orderly and safe manner. Students should not walk into traffic or approach the bus before it stops and the doors open.
FPS Handbook Electronic Acknowledgement
Annual Health Form - Please Fill Out As Soon As Possible
This message was sent out last Tuesday, but in case you missed it:
Please complete our Annual Health Information for Fuller Middle School to let us know your medication preferences AND so our Nurse can administer over the counter medication for your child as needed this year!
Spanish
Por favor, complete nuestro Annual Health Information for Fuller Middle School avisarnos sus preferencias de medicaciones, ¡y si nuestra enfermera puede administrar medicamento fuera de receta para su hijo si lo necesita este año!
Portuguese
Por favor preencha nosso Annual Health Information for Fuller Middle School para nos informar suas preferências de medicação E para que então nossa enfermeira possa administrar medicamentos sem receita para seu filho conforme necessário este ano!School Drop Off/Pick Up and Map
For the safety of our students, do not pass other cars when using the parent drop off/pick up line.
If you will be dropping off or picking up your child, please follow the traffic pattern. For the safety of all students, vehicles are not allowed in the circle in front of the school from 7:30 - 8:15 and 2:00 - 3:00. This is to allow the buses to safely drop off and pick up students. Students will be dropped off and picked up in the large parking lot nearest to the fields. Staff members will be present to assist students.
Chromebooks
7th and 8th grade students who previously attended any Framingham Public School must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on the first day. Once a Chromebook is assigned to a student, the Chromebook is their responsibility throughout secondary school (grades 6-12). Students are expected to be responsible for their Chromebook, to bring their Chromebook to school fully charged every day, and to bring their Chromebook to the school office if their Chromebook is not working properly (we will have it fixed and give a loaner to the student while it is being repaired).
We have a very limited supply of loaner Chromebooks, so these are only given to students whose Chromebook is being repaired. Middle School students are expected to be responsible for their Chromebooks and to be ready to learn at school every day.
No Cell Phones in School
- If a student has their cell phone out or have earbuds/AirPods in during the school day, we will hold the cell phone in the office until the end of the school day.
- If a student continues to have their cell phone taken away, we will require a parent or guardian to pick up the cell phone from the school. The school will notify home.
If you need to reach your child, please call the main office at 508-620-4956.
If your child needs to reach you, they can come to the main office to call or text you.
*Unless a student is using a cell phone for medical reasons.
Please Review with Your Child
2. The following items are not allowed during school hours at school without permission:
Cell phones, Airpods, and smart watches are not allowed during school hours. If students bring these items to school, they will need to be put away in lockers or backpacks before entering the school.
Electronic games or devices, laser pens or pointers, cameras, video cameras. (Taking pictures or videos of students and staff is not permitted in school or on buses.)
Pokemon cards or other trading cards
Skateboards/sneakers with built-in wheels.
Squirt guns, water guns, air guns, cap guns, etc. - anything that looks like a gun is not allowed in school.
Lighters, matches or lighting devices, alcohol, illegal drugs, counterfeit drugs, drug paraphernalia, tobacco (chewing or smoking, such as cigarettes and vaping devices).
Weapons, knives (including pocket or utility knives), fireworks, stink bombs.
Other devices that may create a disruption or potentially be a safety risk (i.e. shock delivering devices).
Free Breakfast and Lunch
How to Get Involved - PTO, School Council, Volunteering
If you have any questions about the PTO or would to volunteer for the PTO, please reach out to Jonna Rubin or Kate Schneider at fullerpto@gmail.com.
If you would like to join our School Council or volunteer to help out at the school, please reach out directly to me at kwood@framingham.k12.ma.us
School Council Meetings: 6:00-7:00 PM
PTO Meetings: 7:00-8:00 PM
Monthly Meeting Dates: 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12
Fuller Middle School Principal
Email: kwood@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/14
Location: 31 Flagg Drive, Framingham
Phone: 508-907-2214