FMS EXPLO Newsletter
May 15, 2020
Resources for Families in Callaway County
Student Check-Ins
FMS Counseling Department: Mrs. Burfield, Mrs. Horstmeier and 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
Mr. Yates
Feel free to contact me any time!
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
Over the summer be sure to check out the free sites to keep your skills sharp!
Coding:
https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/en/home
Modeling:
https://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl
Creativity and VR:
Keyboarding:
https://www.themostdangerouswritingapp.com/
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
Flashback - TinkerCAD code blocks
Flashback - Virtual and augmented reality
Flashback - 3D designed student prints
Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse, Coach Pretz
Journey to Success!
Click here for our outline for the remainder of the school year.
One more week to go! Students will once again be given a question of the week that will be assigned on Monday and Wednesday, along with a choice board that will be posted on Monday that they can work on during that week. We LOVE to hear from our students and see how they are keeping active! Please send us photos on how you and your family are staying fit during this time! Also, share out to us your choice board options and how it went!
***Expectations for Digital PE Assignments:***
1. You have choices but ALWAYS get parent permission before doing the suggested activities.
2. NONE of these activities or assignments are required but we would like to hear back from you at least once per week.
3. You may not have all the materials, equipment or skill necessary for all activities but you are welcome to make modifications as needed.
4. If you have any questions or need help please email a PE teacher.
6th-8th Grade Skills Proficiency Scales
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
bpretz@fulton58.org @CoachPretz_FMS
Awesome Gift Flashback
Sportsmanship Flashback
Fitness Flashback
Pilo Polo Flashback
Pyramid of Power Flashback
Volleyball Flashback
Dr. Moebes
NEW RESOURCE! Please check out the top link below to play around with Eternal Jukebox. . Jump in and check it out! You get to choose your favorite songs, and then check out the looping options generated by a computer. Click the FAQ button at the top to learn more about what is going on with this tool!
Choir class: I'm so proud of each of you! Let's make sure to return choir folders if you have them at home. You can bring them to FMS when you come to retrieve your belongings. There is a card and a little gift from me to you as well.
Arts Alive: Please take great care of your Into the Woods Jr books. Please bring them back to FMS and drop them off when you are allowed to come pick up your personal belongs. Mrs. Houf and Ms. Hogan will send out information about that soon.
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
Flashback Choir celebration
Flashback: After School Choir!
Flashback: Arts Alive 8 Show Choir
Flashback: Arts Alive 8 Show Choir
Flashback: Arts Alive 8 Show Choir
Flashback: Arts Alive 8 Show Choir
Mr. Thomas and Ms. Neudecker
We hope you are all doing well! Mr. Thomas, Mr. Hiley, and Ms. Neudecker are now offering online Google Meet lessons! Lessons will continue weekly until the last week of school (May 18-22). Here's the link to the sign-up sheet: LESSONS. Each teacher's schedule is a different tab at the bottom of the sheet. Let us know if you have any questions or issues with the sheet. I'll post it on Google Classrooms as well. We'll start them next week.
There are still lots of things to do on our COVID-19 resources page, but one opportunity that's really cool is SmartMusic. We talked a little about this in class when we last saw you guys. We now have an account! And it's free! There is a TON of music to play with. You can find some of our band tunes, (8th grade - "Voyage to the Edge of the World" is there!), good exercises to stay up with your instrument, and fun music to play.
Directions:
The class is called Fulton Music
Use this code to enroll: EQWL4-J24EH
ALL music on the site is free until June 30
Contact Ms. Neudecker if you have trouble enrolling!
Once you get enrolled, Mr. Thomas or I (Ms. Neudecker) have to may "accept" you. That should happen within 24 hours! Don't hesitate to send me an email, just as a reminder!
Keep an eye out for some extra resources for you all to utilize to make practicing exciting! Mr. Thomas will be sending info to student emails starting next week for everyone to use!
Please stay in touch! Send us pictures or videos of your practice time, practice room, family performances, whatever you do musically!
Parade of bands
Start Times:
7th Grade: 15:20
8th Grade: 26:00
Alma Mater: 1:30:00
Mr. Chapman
News From (Outside) the Art Room
I have posted Week 7 as the final check in on google classroom this week. I am so happy to have been seeing a lot of great things from students outside the classroom. While the year is winding down, I find myself being very reflective lately, as I cleaned and shut down the Art room yesterday. I don't know what the future holds for our country, and know education, and the way we do things from here on out will change. What that means, I do not know exactly.This year has come and gone, and has been full of surprises and uncertainties. I am sad that we did not get to end the year together, but I am overwhelmed with the amount of connection I have made with students this year and most importantly that everyone seems to be safe, and doing well. I will miss saying farewell to my 8th Grade, and wish them all the best as they travel to the high school next year. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Often I am inspired by music, and artists of all types, but also I am inspired by literature, film, and other people. People who do good things, who are kind, and give without even thinking about it are the ones who inspire me. I am hyper aware of the world around me, I love and live for calm, and love to watch a sunrise or a sunset, or take a walk in the woods. I love the way light hits something a certain way and seeing things that take a bit deeper thought to absorb or take in. Being aware and finding your calm and inner voice is all a recipe and self awareness to find what moves us in life. My final question to you.... What inspires you?
A quote from producer Rick Rubin inspired my recent photograph.
"The power of nature is such that it’s what all art strives to be. The more we can get in tune with the harmony of the planet, the more our art can benefit from that relationship." Rick Rubin
Students,
This week, all I want you to do is fill out the Google Form, and your assignment is on the first nice day this week, go outside! Take in some nature, quiet your mind, free of technology for a little bit, and reflect on this year, find something that inspires you, do something strictly for you, even if it is to just find some peace and calm for twenty minutes, or an hour. I added a question...What inspires you? Hope you all are well, and I certainly miss each and every one of you! Hope you all have a great summer, and don't hesitate to share with me anything you are doing creatively this summer! If you go somewhere, or see something that inspires you, snap a pic, and email it to me, would love to know what you are up to! Take care and love to all!
Mr. Chapman
Art Teacher
Fulton Middle School
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.
If you would like to donate, please call Fulton Middle School at 573-590-8200.
Mrs. Lairmore
I sure miss seeing you all at school! I hope you're doing well while we're on this long break from school. I'd love to hear from you. What are you all up to? What are you reading? I'd love to have you send me a book review of any books you've read while on this break. If you want to email it to me, make sure it's a video, 2 minutes or less, and you don't have to show your face if you don't want to. I will share it on our FMS Facebook page and the Library Instagram page. If you do not want me to share it on social media please say that in your email.
If you are needing more books to read, or activities to do, please check out these sites below:
This is the Fulton District site with information for Library activities and books:
https://sites.google.com/fulton58.org/explo-fms-covid-19-resources/library-fms?authuser=0
This is Junior Library Guild which has FREE access to books for you!
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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