The Firebird Flash
September 18, 2020
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Principal's Update - Includes info on Parent-Teacher Conferences and RISE Rewards
- Last Day of 1st Quarter Info - September 30, 2020
- Recognize an Outstanding Firebird Nation Staff Member - See more information below or click the RISE Logo.
- Picture Day Info - October 5th & 8th
Updates from the Principal
Good Afternoon Firebird Nation Families -
What an outstanding week! Our first week of returning to in-person learning was a success! Thank you to all of our students, staff members, and community members for their support in making our return to learn come to life at FMS. It was awesome to see all of the smiling faces from our students and staff members as we returned to Firebird Nation. It made such a positive difference for everyone. I heard from so many students that they were excited to be back at Falcon Middle; we were excited to see them back too!
We will continue the process of having 50% of our students on Mondays and Tuesdays and the other 50% on Wednesdays and Thursday for the next few weeks. The district will continue to evaluate the data from the El Paso Country Health Department to determine the most appropriate time to return to 100%. As a part of this data, it is important that we all work together to ensure we don't have an outbreak of illness at FMS. Please remember that if your student is not feeling well, or if they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, then it is important for them to stay home. We want to avoid having to send an entire team of students home due to a potential exposure of the virus. Let's work together as a Firebird Nation Community to show that we are keeping FMS healthy and safe so that we can demonstrate that we are ready to have 100% of our students return.
Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner. These will take place on Thursday, October 8th, from 4pm - 7pm and again on Friday, October 9th, from 7:45am - 3:15pm. Each of our teams will be sending out information on how to schedule a conference. We will work to accommodate anyone that wishes to have a conference with their teachers. With the present restrictions, all of our conferences will take place virtually through Zoom at this time.
October Break is only 3 weeks away; the time goes by so fast! After break, we will be launching our new RISE Rewards program for students! Students will have a QR code on their Student ID that staff members can scan and reward points anytime a Firebird is demonstrating our RISE Behaviors. These points can then be spent on a variety of incentives. Be on the lookout for more information about this program soon!
I hope everyone has an awesome weekend! We look forward to next week and another great week with students in the halls at FMS!
Sincerely,
Brian Smith
Executive Principal
Falcon Middle School
1st Quarter Ends - September 30, 2020
Also, for 6th Grade and 7th Grade students, remember that the end of first quarter means that your explore classes will be ending soon. You will have new explore classes starting on Thursday, October 1st. Check your schedule through the online portal beginning on Monday, September 28th to know which new explore classes you will have starting on October 1st.
Vaccinations due!
Special Reminder for All Parents:
All students are required to have a Tdap vaccination prior to entry into 6th grade. One dose of Tdap is required for all students in 6th through 12th grades to attend public school.
BE SURE TO START EACH DAY ON THE E-LEARNING LANDING PAGE ON THE FMS WEBSITE
PTSA Membership and FMS Spirit Wear Ordering
Would you like to order Falcon Middle School Spirit Wear? Or join PTSA and support the school?
Recognize a Firebird Nation Staff Member
Falcon Middle School Picture Days are Coming Up!
FMS Picture Day - Last Names A-J
Monday, Oct 5, 2020, 08:00 AM
Falcon Middle School, Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
FMS Picture Day - Last Names K-Z
Thursday, Oct 8, 2020, 08:00 AM
Falcon Middle School, Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
E-Learner Pictures
- Last Name A-J: Monday, October 5th (1:30-3:00pm)
- Last Name K-Z: Thursday, October 8th (1:30-3:00pm)
Bring a copy of your student class schedule to assist in verifying your identity. You will check in at the south doors to the building for the Music Hallway when you arrive.
If you do not wish to take your picture at this time, then you can participate in our Picture Retake day that typically takes place in late January or early February. More information to be shared about this date later.
Click the button below for more information and to order pictures.
Falcon Middle School
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Tim Scheck
7th Grade Assistant Principal: Kava Lientz
8th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Elena Forehand
6th Grade Counselor: Carrie Clay
7th Grade Counselor: Amber Villani
8th Grade Counselor: Lisa Murdock
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FMS Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:15am-3:30pm
Friday: 7:15am-2:00pm
Email: fms@d49.org
Website: https://www.d49.org/fms
Location: 9755 Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
Phone: 719-495-5232