Fulton Middle School Explo Classes
Mission Possible! - March 10 , 2017
Thank you from your FMS EXPLO Team!
Mrs. Bailey
Please feel free to contact me at any time through email: jbailey@fulton58.org
Welcome to new 6th grade computer students! This week we worked out login issues and set our computers up for next 9 weeks' activities. 6th graders will start keyboarding on Monday. They may practice anytime at typingtraining.com. Students can even use their Chromebooks to practice anywhere they have an Internet connection. They all have their login information. If you have any issues logging on at home, please email me. You can monitor your child's progress at home and school by going to the reports menu after they have logged into Typing Training. Many computer students email to ask login information or for me to assign specific assignments on typingtraining.com. I welcome these emails and respond as soon as possible.
Canva.com
POWER WORDS
WeVideo.com
Coach Masek, Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY P.E. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!:
JANUARY
6th graders Charlotte Hansert and Dennis McGregory
7th graders Elexis Clark and Josh Fowler
8th graders Hailey Halsey and Brennan Roesner
FEBRUARY
6th graders Makenna Milam and Kennon Windsor
7th graders Desirae McCracken and Aiden Cowan
8th graders Chaylee Saunders and Clayton White
Fitness Testing:
The Presidential Physical Fitness Testing has adopted the Fitnessgram Test to administer to physical education students. Click here to view test items.
6th-8th Grade P.E: All-Star Kickball
Lifetime Wellness: We will begin low impact games next week which may include the following: bombardment, pac man, capture the flag, wiffle ball, four square, river cross, etc.
Lifetime Wellness Policies and Procedures
6th Grade Health:
Coach Youse's 6th graders have been learning how good/bad hygiene can affect their total wellness. We will continue with hygiene and also introduce our food safety unit.
Innovations: Students have just planted new seedlings so we look for them to sprout next week! They will also be making a "how-to" video about assembling their tower gardens.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade P.E. Priority Standards
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
dmasek@fulton58.org @CoachMasek5
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
Get Reminders about P.E. class by texting @hornetpe to 81010
Mr. Chapman*
If you have any questions or concerns, drop me an email at cchapman@fulton58.org
Artfully yours!
Mr Chapman
FMS Art teacher
*Special Note: Mr. Chapman has been at home ill for the past few weeks. We look forward to him returning to FMS and his art classroom as soon as he is 100% healthy again. In the mean time we are fortunate to have Mrs. Nancy Foote subbing and making lesson plans for all art classes 6th-8th grades. Mrs. Foote taught art classes at FMS for 31 years before she recently retired. We greatly appreciate her stepping back into the classroom and FMS during this time. We also send positive thoughts for Mr. Chapman's swift recovery.
Mrs. Blandford and Ms. Neudecker
6th Grade Band: We have still been splitting out into sectionals for 6th grade band.
The band will be working pages 19-20 next week. The Parade of Bands concert is scheduled for next week on Tuesday, March 14. The concert will be in the high school gym. A pulled pork dinner put on by the band boosters will be at 5:00, there is a cost for that and the concert will start at 7:00 PM. There will also be a basket raffle. If you have any questions an informational letter was sent home last night.
7th Grade Band: 7th grade band is now working on their new books in class. We have started a unit on scales and are working on concert Bb, Eb, F and C. The books will stay at school, but we have started a new warm up. The students can take their warm ups home and work on it at home. Students have received new sheet music for their upcoming concert and we are excited to see what the kids do. The Parade of Bands concert is scheduled for next week on Tuesday, March 14. The concert will be in the high school gym. A pulled pork dinner put on by the band boosters will be at 5:00, there is a cost for that and the concert will start at 7:00 PM. There will also be a basket raffle. If you have any questions an informational letter was sent home last night. Soloists also did well on their performances at Central Methodist University Music Festival. More information will be given at the parade of bands concert.
8th Grade Band: The band worked really hard and earned a I (Exemplary) rating at Central Methodist University Music Festival on March 3. I am so proud of what they have accomplished and cannot wait for you all to hear all of their hard work at the Parade of Bands concert. The Parade of Bands concert is scheduled for next week on Tuesday, March 14. The concert will be in the high school gym. A pulled pork dinner put on by the band boosters will be at 5:00, there is a cost for that and the concert will start at 7:00 PM. There will also be a basket raffle. If you have any questions an informational letter was sent home last night. Soloists also did well on their performances at Central Methodist University Music Festival. More information will be given at the parade of bands concert.
Wire Choir: We are working on chord progressions from memory and earning rewards for learning standard notation. Students have also been able to choose songs that they would like to earn on a new app we are using online called songsterr.com. They are doing awesome and having some fun with independent learning.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us via email at sblandford@fulton58.org or kneudecker@fulton58.org. You can also call the high school band office at 573-590-8135.
Ms. Lehman and Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
Hornet Singers...though they be but few, they be mighty!
What a wonderful couple of recent performances with Central Methodist University's Music Festival followed by the Evening of the Arts last Tuesday. I am so proud of the growth of the students in professionalism, musicality, and overall maturity.
Now to brag on their musicality...
Hornet Singers as a whole received an Exemplary, I rating at CMU Music Festival which is the highest possible rating!
Our soloists also did a great job of representing FMS: Exemplary (I) & Outstanding (II)
*Jessica Bailey - I
*Savanna Bilyeu - II
*Jashon Heileman - II
*Ian Fineman - II
*Katy Kronk - I
*Katrina Miller - II
We are now so excited to begin our pieces for our May concert!
The choir handbook and schedule is online for your perusal anytime. (www.fulton58.org)
HARMONY HORNETS:
We are so proud of the hard work these students give every Tuesday! Our amazing group is made up of a mixture of 6th-8th grade (7th/8th band or guitar members) and has great energy and interest in making great music. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 3:20 - 4:15 in the FMS choir room (G07).
We are having so much fun with our songs this semester and can't wait for our concert all about Spirituals!
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me at llehman@fulton58.org.
HORNET PRIDE:
Our FMS choirs have busy competing and performing lately. I would like to both congratulate and thank them again for their hard work and professionalism. Their performances at CMU Music Festival, and at the Evening of the Arts were wonderful. I truly appreciate their continued growth as young musicians, and as responsible audience members. Thank you singers and loved ones for making our program a success.
This week we will start exploring some new repertoire for our May concert!
PLEASE REMEMBER that choir members MUST be in uniform at ALL of our performances this year. You may purchase the required polo shirt by bring $13 ($15 for XL) to Dr. Moebes. You will receive a receipt for your payment.
ARTS ALIVE:
It is hard to believe that we are now in the 4th quarter of this school year! Congratulations to 3rd quarter Arts Alive students for completing the term successfully, and for being willing to try new things musically.
WELCOME to 4th quarter Arts Alive students! We are going to have a great time exploring music as performers, consumers, and creators. This week we will begin a review of music notation. Throughout this unit students will have a variety of opportunities to explore and to show what they know about reading/performing notes and rests.
CAREERS:
The time has come to begin thinking about, researching, and planning for the future! I'm excited to resume teaching Career Exploration, and look forward to digging in to some topics that are related to selecting a career, determining what one needs to be successful in one's chosen field, and learning from guest teachers.
CALLING VOLUNTEERS FOR CAREERS CLASS! If you or someone you know would be interested in visiting our class to talk about your job or career field, please let me know. We are also looking for opportunities to visit local businesses. If you know of an awesome place, please share your ideas! Our students do best when they have the chance to interact with the people and resources in our community!
Please feel free to contact me at any time: bmoebes@fulton58.org. On Twitter: @MoebesMusic
Hornet Pride Choir
Hornet Singers
Hornet Singers
FMS Guidance: Mrs. Garner & Mrs. Horstmeier
Attendance Matters
Being in school all day, every day, helps your child get the most out of middle school.
Encourage good attendance with these ideas:
*Point out that there is no substitute for being in class. Your youngster needs to be present to hear teachers explain concepts, to participate in group projects and class discussions, and to ask questions.
*Schedule doctor, dentist, and orthodontist appointments for before or after school hours whenever possible. If you can’t, try to arrange them for lunchtime.
*It will be easier for your child to get up on time for school if he or she has had at least nine hours of sleep. Set a reasonable bedtime, and make sure he or she puts away electronic devices so he or she isn’t tempted to stay awake to read messages or play games
Registration at FMS
Registration paperwork for all students at FMS is now overdue. Please get your paperwork turned into Guidance ASAP. If you lost your packet, stop by and pick up a new one.
Here are a few ways you can reach out to us in the FMS Guidance Office:
Mrs. Garner works with students with last name starting with M-Z and can be reached at sgarner@fulton58.org,
Mrs. Horstmeier works with students with a last name starting with an A-L and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and
Ms. Jo is the Guidance Office secretary and can be reached at jwilliamson@fulton58.org.
Guidance Office phone number is 573-590-8208
The Catch Up Crew
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive is ready and its grand opening will be November 11th. Store hours will be posted soon. Thanks to the Fulton Public Schools Foundation, Central Cristian Church, Terry Tobias, Central Co-Workers Club, Millersburg Community Club and Mrs. Mary Tucker for their generous donations to this great project!
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 Community.
Items currently needed for the store are:
Gently used clothing, shoes, toys, and books
Snack items: Slim jims, pop tarts and vienna sausages
Other needs are ear buds
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/
ALLERGY TO NUTS AND POPCORN
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