Cardinal Family Newsletter
It's A Great Day to Be a Cardinal!
May 4- 8
Dear FFMS Students, Parents and Guardians:
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. It is a time when we can celebrate our teachers and staff. Even though we are separated by social distancing, please take a moment to reach out to a staff member or two to encourage them. They miss you all a lot, and interacting with a computer screen all day does not provide them with them with the personal interaction and relationships they expected when choosing this profession. I would also like to give a huge shout out to the parents who have taken on the huge burden of teaching your children at home. Thank you!
If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out the form below to show your child's teacher or former teacher appreciation.
Thank you and have a great week!
Mrs. Hiler
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
FFA State Convention Informaton
FFA State Convention Informaton
Yearbooks
Congratulations to the Following Students of the Week
Students of the Week:
Students of the Week:
6th- Alysa Meade and Aden Owens. They have been working hard despite their difficulty with having internet. We are super proud of their diligence and dedication to getting their work done despite the obstacles. Way to go!
Assignment Expectations
- Assignments will look different from class to class, however, a general guideline we are using is that each lesson is to be no more than a 15-30 minute lesson/activity per class.
- Keep in mind each student's completion time will vary based on multiple factors.
- Teachers will be assigning work and entering grades into the grade book as usual.
- Assignments will have completion dates and students are expected to be in communication with their teachers especially if they are having difficulty.
- Lessons will be graded at the teacher's discretion, just like a typical class.
- Students are expected to complete their assignments by the due dates. Make sure you communicate with your teachers if you don't think you can meet a deadline.
- Students and staff are also expected to be in contact with each other via Google Meet, Go guardian, Email, and or phone to discuss classwork and communicate issues.
- Teachers will respond to any questions/concerns you have within 24 hours of receiving your message.
- Teachers are available from 9-3 M-F to answer any of your questions.
Weekly Connection with Students and Families
Your family can expect to have personal contact with your child's teacher at least once a week. This may occur in the following formats:
- Video Chats via Google Meets
- Phone calls or text check-ins
- Emails or online chats with students
The more the students can communicate and interact with their teachers the better it is for everyone. By being able to do this it will help with motivation and feeling connected. Below are the times for the Google Meets for each grade level.
Google Meet Grade Level Times
6th Grade- Wednesday @2:00
7th Grade- Monday @ 12:00
8th Grade- Tuesday @2:00
PARENTS - WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Parents - As difficult as it was for school staff members to hear the news, we know it was very hard for you as well to hear that school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. I want to acknowledge that we know you are being asked to take on additional roles in your own lives, and we have added assisting with online learning on top of that.
Our families are stressed because life is stressful. I am SO HAPPY with how many of you are actively engaging in your child's learning. Our amazing teachers are doing a fantastic job of putting together videos of learning, hosting online Google Meets, and also offering small group and individual meetings with your kids. Thank you for partnering with our teachers to help make these meeting happen, and most of all, for helping to educate your kids - our kids!
Please know we are here for you. As we explore this new way of learning, we appreciate your support and welcome your feedback. We are here for you. Please let us know what we can do to help make this new way of living easier and better for all of us.
THANK YOU, PARENTS, FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS AND YOUR SCHOOL!
101 Screen Free Activities for Kids
PARENT SURVEY
Please take a minute to fill out this 5 Question Family Check -In Survey- Click link right below
TLC Character Strengths at Home
Final Forms
If you should have any changes with your address, phone number or email address please be sure to update final forms.
Box Tops
Charge the Chromebooks!
Please make sure your child gets in the habit of charging their chrome books each evening. It is important that they come to school prepared and the chrome books are as important to class as bringing paper and pencils. They will need their computers to fully participate in instruction in most classes.
2019-2020 School Calendar
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To Contact Me
email- hilert@felcityschools.org
Phone- 513-362-5382