FMS EXPLO Newsletter
September 20, 2019
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Burfield, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
Needing to see the school counselor?
Students needing to access the counselor's office can submit a form from their chrome books by clicking on the apps button. This form comes only to the counselor's. 6th graders will learn how to use this app on Tuesday, August 27th when counselors meet with them through their ELA classrooms. You can also ask your teacher for help. If you can't locate the form you can also shoot your school counselor an email. Obviously if there is an emergency, students will be sent to the Counselors Office immediately. This is just a great way to help students stay in the classroom for instruction time .
Here are a few ways you can reach out to us in the FMS Counseling Office:
Mrs. Horstmeier works with students with a last name starting with an A-J and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and Mrs. Burfield works with students with a last name starting with a K-Z and can be reached at cburfield@fulton58.org.
Ms. Jo is the Counseling Office secretary and can be reached at jwilliamson@fulton58.org.
Counseling Office phone number is 573-590-8208
Talk to your student about E-Cigs, VAPS and Juuls
As we see this epidemic in our own community and country while targeting our student population we want to share some talking points with parents and an informative video as well.
Transition to 9th grade
Mr. Yates
Feel free to contact me any time!
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
The goal of computer class is to equip students with meaningful skills that will help them thrive in a digital age. These skills include:
- Coding
- Google proficiency
- Digital citizenship
- Media production
Computer class is very project based using online and offline technology tools, as well as engaging topics like 3D printing, Augmented and Virtual reality, and many other avenues for creativity.
Digital footprint
Continue to be an upstander and make good choices online. Keep up your positive digital footprint! For more resources visit www.commonsensemedia.org.
1st Quarter proficiency scales for computers
2nd Quarter proficiency scales for computers
3rd Quarter proficiency scales for computers
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse, Coach Pretz
Journey to Success!
6th-8th Grade Skills Proficiency Scales
OUR FMS PE STORE IS BACK!!!! We have our original items plus NEW items for fall! Open NOW until 10/04!!! Items ship to school. Check it out below!
https://onestopcustom.com/fmspe/shop/home
Please remind and encourage your child(ren) to wear heat-appropriate clothing during P.E. at this time. Light colored clothing, short sleeves, and shorts are recommended. Hats, sunglasses, and water bottles are also highly encouraged during hot weather.
Next Week- Continue outdoor units
Study Guides available on Google Classroom
Coach Pretz- Softball
Coach Windmiller- Flag Football
Coach Youse/Coach Morris- Soccer
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
bpretz@fulton58.org @CoachPretz_FMS
Dr. Moebes
AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR HAD A GREAT FIRST REHEARSAL! We have learned almost ALL of our first concert piece! We will ultimately plan to sing 4 songs on the choir concert in December. I'm so proud of our after school choir for learning most of the first piece in just one rehearsal! Rehearsals are on Tuesdays after school until 4:15!
Music 6: This week we learned about Jimi Hendrix! We read the book "Jimi Sounds Like a Rainbow" in class together. Students were able to review what they had learned about Hendrix, and create a mural that shows what we learned about him! We also listened to some recordings of his music, and music of artists who inspired him!
Arts Alive: It is all Disney all the time in Arts Alive right now! We are working diligently to learn our music so that we can begin choreography by October 1st!
Choir: Choir is diving in! We have learned 1 of our combined pieces for the FHS/FMS concert in October! We have learned one of our FMS only pieces as well. Our newest FMS-only selection is a medley from the movie Sister Act! This piece allows us to explore different musical styles, and have a lot of fun in the process!
CONCERT ATTIRE: khaki pants, black shoes, and a black choir polo shirt. If you do not have one, you may purchase one from me for $15. These polos are the same as those worn by FMS choirs for the past several years. Students may certainly borrow or buy one from a student who was in FMS choirs and no longer needs the polo.
Please feel free to contact me at any time: bmoebes@fulton58.org. For pictures and daily updates about Vocal Music at FMS, follow me on Twitter: @MoebesMusic
Music 6 listens to Jimi Hendrix
Student leads us in our daily warm up!
Mr. Thomas and Ms. Neudecker
7th Grade Band: The band is beginning preparations for their concert on October 29th. They should be getting their second piece next week.
8th Grade Band: The students are continuing to prepare for their performance in the Homecoming parade and pre-game at the football game. Information was emailed home this week. Flip folders and lyres are in and available for purchase! For the parade and Homecoming game, we are wearing our band polos, khaki pants, and tennis shoes. The kids are doing an outstanding job with their music and marching skills!
Guitar Classes: Students are improving their technique and will be moving towards performing full songs soon.
Please consider following me on Twitter @MrT_FPSBands. I will be providing a daily playlist which your students will hear when they enter the room. You may also email me at chthomas@fulton58.org.
Mr. Chapman
News from the Art Room
Hello and greetings!
Things are finally up and going, and we are on track with projects and objectives.
Students are getting caught up on projects and we are moving to finalize some projects and begin some new ones.
Students are understanding classroom procedures and are learning expectations, and we are finally getting to know each other and focus on our objectives a little deeper.
So glad to have this year on track and started, and look forward to many exciting times in the classroom this year.
I hope to be adding more photos as time moves on. Thanks for your patience!
What we are doing:
6th Grade
ELO3
Students will select and use the Elements and Principles of Art and Design
We will work together and discuss some of the fundamentals of drawing and design work and look at optical art.
We will move rapidly into our next projects to make up for lost time.
Students will begin optical line drawings this week using the Elements we discussed in class. Students will incorporate Line, Value and color shading techniques from what they have learned.
7th Grade Semester
ELO2
Students will use subject matter and themes in Artwork
Students will be continuing work on their Illuminated Letter Designs. We may have to reassess where we are at and start some new drafts of this project so we are hitting all the key points.
Students will shift into the next project phase of this unit by creating graffiti walls to demonstrate creative font as well as theme.
7th Grade All Year
ELO2
Students will use subject matter and themes in Artwork
Students will be continuing work on their Illuminated Letter Designs. We may have to reassess where we are at and start some new drafts of this project so we are hitting all the key points.
Students will shift into the next project phase of this unit by creating graffiti walls to demonstrate creative font as well as theme.
8th Grade Semester
ELO2
Students will use subject matter and themes in artwork.
Students will continue work on their surprise lockers and we will take a look at where we are at in that process. We will use the next week to evaluate understanding of the concepts, and make sure we are on task with the assignment. We will look at moving to our second unit as soon as we wrap up on this first objective. Some of us may have to do revisions and a second final draft.
Students this week will begin work on a three-part project that is thematically geared around trees. Students will learn and apply various media practices for one centralized theme.
8th Grade All Year
ELO2
Students will use subject matter and themes in artwork.
Students will continue work on their surprise lockers and we will take a look at where we are at in that process. We will use the next week to evaluate understanding of the concepts, and make sure we are on task with the assignment. We will look at moving to our second part of this unit as soon as we wrap up on this first objective. Some of us may have to do revisions and a second final draft.
The All year class will generally have multiple assignments covering the objective in different ways. We may shift focus in mediums, or application processes to meet the same objective as time allows us. Generally there will be skill-building assignments that surround a centralized project that will measure what the students have gained in skill development.
Students this week will begin work on a three part project that is thematically geared around trees. Students will learn and apply various media practices for one centralized theme.
As always, if you have any questions, or concerns please don’t hesitate in contacting me through email at cchapman@fulton58.org
I am very much looking forward to getting reacquainted with the students and working with our new sixth graders this year.
Its great to be back!
Mr Chapman
Fulton Middle School Art Teacher
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive opened for business on Monday, August 21st. The store is open 7:25 to 7:45 each morning. If students aren't able to shop then they can email Mrs. Horstmeier @ shortmeier@fulton58.org or Mrs. Yates @ hyates@fulton58.org for an appointment to shop.
The Thrive Hive is designed to allow students to use their Hornet Bucks--earned through the Positive Behavior Support Program--to purchase items from the store. The Thrive Hive was created to help the needs of the FMS Student Community.
Items currently needed for the store are:
Any age appropriate toys, DVD's for the holidays.
As we gear up for winter: Hats, gloves, scarves, and coats.
Snack items: Nutella snack packs, Slim jims and pop tarts.
Other needs are ear buds and water bottles.
We will be gearing up for the holiday season so baskets to make gift packages for students to purchase would be great.
All other items are appreciated as well.
If you would like to donate, please call Fulton Middle School at 573-590-8200.
http://www.fultonsun.com/…/thrive-hive-gets-middle-…/646415/
Mrs. Lairmore
All classes have made their first visit to the Library. You will come to the Library every other week with your ELA class. Please be sure to bring your Library books with you for every visit. If you need a book before your next visit, you can always go to the link here: https://fmsmo.goalexandria.com
If you would like to swap your book out before your next visit, check the FMS book site first, then you can email me with the book you want. I'll deliver it like a hot pizza!
Your next visit will be book check out and board games. Please remember we have to keep the Library at a low volume.
If you would like to read books online, check out Hoopla for your phone, tablet, and computer. You can check out books, music, and movies for FREE just by having a Library Card with Daniel Boone Regional Library. https://www.hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla
I included a video below to show you how to get signed up for Hoopla! It's my favorite digital Library app!
Keep up with what's happening in the Library on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. You might even see yourself on there!
See you in the Library!
If you want to see some things happening in the Library:
Follow us on Instagram: fms_library or FMS LIBRARY
My You Tube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFogU1WGK8c9kOqtvfYn7Sw?view_as=subscriber
Follow the Library fun on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JessicaLairmore
You can contact me by email at:
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