FMS EXPLO Newsletter
March 2nd, 2018. We're glad you're here!
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
All enrollment forms are due to the FMS School Counseling Office. This is for all current 6th, 7th and 8th grade forms for 9th grade year at FHS.
Fulton Mental Health Screening will take place at FMS on Wednesday, March 7th during advisory time.
The Fulton Public School’s District School Mental Health Team will be conducting a voluntary district-wide mental health screenings this past fall/spring. The purpose of the screening is to identify social-emotional supports to help all Fulton students be successful. This screening is being supported by the Shared Services for School Mental Health (S3MH) Project funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. All information collected through the screening will be kept confidential. Screening tools are not diagnostic. Rather, screening data will be used to identify students who may benefit from additional assessment or supports for emotional or behavioral problems. As part of the screening process, teachers in all buildings will complete a brief assessment of students’ social, academic, and emotional behavior. Students in the middle and high school will also complete a brief behavioral self-assessment. Participation in the screening is completely voluntary: parents or guardians may notify their building administrator if they do not want their child to participate, and middle/ high school students can also opt out themselves.
Why screen? Fulton School District is committed to helping all students be successful at school. The district already provides a variety of emotional and behavioral supports. Conducting a social-emotional screening gives Fulton School District one more tool to best serve young people in this community. Screening data can help identify students who may need additional help and allows for earlier identification of possible problems. The screening also provides a snapshot of current social-emotional needs in the district to inform ongoing improvement efforts.
What screeners will be used? Teachers in all buildings will complete the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBERS) for students in their classroom. Teachers at Fulton Education Center will complete the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) for FPS preschool students in their classroom. Students in 5th – 12th grades may complete a self-report measure called the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Is the screening mandatory? No. Parents/guardians can request for their child not to participate in the screening process. Middle and high school students can also opt out of completing the self-report tool.
When and where will the screening take place? Teachers will complete the screeners online in early March. Data from the screeners will be saved in a secure file.
How long does the screening take? It is estimated that teachers will spend about 20-35 minutes completing the screening tool for students in their classroom. The self-report measure takes about 5 minutes for young people to complete.
How much does it cost? The screening will be completed at no cost to the Fulton School District with the support of the Shared Services for School Mental Health (S3MH) Project.
Where will the data be stored? Teachers and youth will complete the screeners online, so data from the screeners will also be saved in a secure file.
Who will have access to the results? Screening results will be used to identify Fulton students who may benefit from further assessment or supports. Technical assistance will be provided by trained staff supported through the S3MH Grant. School personnel, including teachers, school counselors, teachers, and/or staff, will have access to student data. Results will be de-identified and shared more broadly at the district level to inform ongoing planning and improvement efforts
If you would prefer your student not take part in the screener please contact the School Counseling office. Contact options are listed below.
Practice Map Test
Next week, starting March 6th student will participate in the practice MAP test. This is very similar format to the real MAP test. Benefits for practicing include being exposed to the format and difficulty of questions, understanding how long to prepare for sitting, and ability to work out any kinks ahead of time before the real thing. Please feel free to contact the Counseling Office with any questions regarding MAP testing.
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-L and can be reached at shorstmeier@fulton58.org and Mrs. Crawford works with students with a last name starting with a M-Z and can be reached at mcrawford@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
Email: gyates@fulton58.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrYatesFMS
This week our 6th and 7th graders will explore code.org and learn the coding language blockly. Our 8th graders will engage in the common sense digital media digital citizenship and how to be safe and effective online.
This site will share important information regarding the legal use of using images found on the Internet, why it matters, and ways to stay safe.
Tinkercad is an easy, browser-based 3D design and modeling tool for all. Tinkercad is also your perfect 3d printing companion – it allows you to imagine anything, and then design it in minutes!
- Start learning instantly! Everything runs from your web browser so there is no software to install.
- Easy to use. Animated coaches are available to guide your every step.
- Have fun while you learn. Play our typing games or choose from over 2500 unique exercises.
- Learn at your level - whether you are new to typing or already have some skill. Suitable for kids and adults.
- Track your progress - with detailed reports and graphs.
CoSpaces is an easy VR (virtual reality) tool that lets anyone create virtual reality experiences. Build on a computer or tablet and dive into your VR with the mobile app.
An awesome site to learn coding skills. This site offers different coding languages and lessons targeted to multiple grade levels. Kids work at their own pace on their level. Have fun!
A fun way to create comics and tell stories! A great tool to express concepts learned in class.
Digital Citizenship - Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Coach Windmiller, Coach Youse, Coach Stevenson
Physical Education:
Coach Stevenson and Coach Windmiller's classes will start new units of Basketball and Volleyball next week.
Health:
Coach Windmiller's classes will return to P.E. next week. Don't forget P.E. clothes! Coach Youse's classes will begin Health on Monday, March 5 and will need their Chromebook, planner, and writing utensil each day for seven weeks. They will not need to dress out during their time in Health.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
awindmiller@fulton58.org @CoachWindmiller
myouse@fulton58.org @CoachYouse
tstevenson@fulton58.org @Coach_Steveyo
Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
Today was our contest at Central Methodist University! I am so proud of the hard work our singers have put in! We had a great day, and I'm very impressed with them. This group earned an "EXEMPLARY" Rating of I!
Come check out their contest repertoire on TUESDAY!
Tuesday, March 6th: Evening of the Arts at First Christian Church, 6 East 7th St, Fulton, MO. Choir members should arrive at the church at 6:30. Concert at 7pm.
Please make sure your student has the uniform ready to go! (Khaki pants, black shoes, black choir polo.) NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR POLO?! Let me know, I'll make sure to get it for you! Cost for the uniform shirt is $13. This is the same uniform as 1st semester.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, March 6/Evening of the Arts/7pm/First Christian Church, Fulton
Monday, May 7/ Spring Concert, 6pm/Allbritton Theatre FHS
HORNET PRIDE:
What a wonderful trip to Central Methodist University! Our 7th graders did an outstanding job of representing FMS today! Great work preparing for contest! This choir earned an "OUTSTANDING" rating of II!
Please come hear these singers at our concert on Tuesday night!
Tuesday, March 6th: Evening of the Arts at First Christian Church, 6 East 7th St, Fulton, MO. Choir members should arrive at the church at 6:30. Concert at 7pm.
Please make sure your student has the uniform ready to go! (Khaki pants, black shoes, black choir polo.) NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR POLO?! Let me know, I'll make sure to get it for you! Cost for the uniform shirt is $13. This is the same uniform as 1st semester.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, March 6/Evening of the Arts/7pm/First Christian Church, Fulton
Monday, May 7/ Spring Concert, 6pm/Allbritton Theatre FHS
HARMONY HORNETS:
We are making excellent progress on our concert repertoire! I hope you have heard about our music! After school choir will sing 1 or 2 selections in Hebrew, an Arabic piece, and 1 piece in English! Our May concert will be folk songs from around the world!
Want a sneak peak of how we're sounding?! Check out the video of our warm up!
Rehearsal on Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15! See you on Tuesday!
Music 6:
We are reviewing treble clef notation, and composing our own Cups song-inspired pieces! It's hard to believe that 3rd term is coming to an end in just 1 week! We are going to make our last week truly AWESOME!
ARTS ALIVE 7:
This group is brainstorming ideas for the theme of the musical we will write! From here on out, we will be writing dialogue, practicing acting techniques, singing, writing song lyrics, and composing music. All of this leads up to our May performance of our student-led MUSICAL!
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!
Arts Alive 7
Hornet Singers achieved a TOP rating at contest!
Mrs. Blandford and MS. Neudecker
6th grade band will be working on sheet music as well as lines out of the book. The students will also be receiving sheet music for their May concert. The kids are going to be playing The Circle Of Life from the Lion King and a Star Wars Medley. Things are getting exciting up in 6th grade!
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherry dale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
It seems to be that time of year where things break and some repairs need to be made. If you do not have a repair plan through Lincoln County Music of BISCO, Jerry's Instrument Repair in Columbia is a great place to take your instruments.
If students need to redo assignments and recordings they will have the opportunity to retake the recording either at home or during class. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Practice for the weekend:
Concert Selections
7th Grade Band:
7th grade band will be working on their sheet music for the next concert as well as our method book that we started last semester. Please make sure that you are encouraging your student to pay attention during class, and to not be talking during rehearsal. Hearing it from you and me will speak volumes.
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherrydale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
8th Grade Band:
The next concert will take place March 13 at the high school and it is our Parade of Bands concert. All bands 6-12 will be performing in the same concert. This concert will take place at Fulton High School. There will also be a basket raffle and a fundraiser dinner that takes place that evening. It looks like the dinner will be a walking taco/taco bar set up this year.
Delivery date for Cherrydale will be the night of the Parade of Bands (March 13) in the High School commons.
Please make sure that you are checking grades and figuring out how to make up recordings in the grade book.
7/8th Grade Wire Choir:
Guitar classes are working on perfecting chord progressions, playing in standard notation as well as TAB. Guitar students are also finding a song that they are going to teach the rest of the class the song of their choosing. At the end of the year we are also going to start to make a guitar.
We are working on more performance opportunities for this semester and I am very excited to see what these groups can do.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at sblandford@fulton58.org or kjneudecker@fulton58.org.
Mr. Chapman
News From The Art Room
Parents, I have been sending email’s home this week letting you know about students who are missing assignments and in class concerns. Please if you have a moment, check your emails if you would. Most concerns have been addressed and replied to, but just wanted to follow up with all of you to make sure your student is following expectations and turning projects in. Some students have been taking projects home as well, if you can make sure they are bringing them back to school so that they can get marked down for their objective.
Thanks so much!
6th Grade
It’s hard to believe we only have only one more week left together. This has been a fantastic group of 6th graders. This whole year they have been amazing, and the amount of support I get from parents has been equally amazing.
· 6th Graders began work on their new objective. ELO 3: Students will select and use elements of art and principles of design.
o Identify and use a value scale to create tints and shades in a monochromatic color scheme.
MISSOURI STANDARDS:
FA1 using opaque paint to overlap brush strokes to create a smooth and even area of color
FA2 Identify and demonstrate color value
The will be meeting this by practice, and doing a watercolor fruit panel project.
7th Grade Printmaking
· 7th Grade will begin work on their new objective this week. ELO 1B: Students will select and apply media, techniques, and processes to solve challenging visual art problems.
· ELO 3: Students will analyze and evaluate art.
Product Performance 3
MISSOURI STANDARDS:
FA1 Demonstrate a type of relief block printmaking. Demonstrate the process used and in a variety of colors of ink.
FA2 Differentiate between High and low relief
8th Grade Visual Storytelling
· 8th graders started their new objective, which will run about five weeks. It is a three part objective grade:
Part One
· ELO 4b: Students will explain the connections between visual art and the world around them.
Communicate ideas about subject Matter and Themes
o Interdisciplinary
o Cultural Reference
· MISSOURI STANDARDS: FA5
· Create a realistic or abstract portrait with a centralized theme
· Explain and demonstrate how artworks reflect the cultures in which they were created.
Part 2
ELO1: Students will select and apply media, techniques and processes
· Students will demonstrate proficiency in bookmaking and binding
· Students will assemble a book
Part 3
ELO 5: Students will explain the connection between visual art and ELA.
Students will be plotting stories and telling stories visually using story plotting skills.
Ms. Doering
This week, your student will learn what it takes to become a master archer! We will be learning the proper technique to using bow and arrows. Please contact me if you DO NOT want your student participating in this week long lesson.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions: mdoering@fulton58.org
You can also follow me on twitter @GollyMsMollye or Instagram @ Miss.Doering to see what your 6th grader is doing on a daily basis.
The FMS Thrive Hive
The Fulton Middle School Thrive Hive opened for business on Monday, August 21st. The store is open 7:30 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: 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
Coming soon to the FMS Library:
Monday, March 12th, author Roland Smith will be visiting Fulton Middle School! It's going to be amazing. Check out the flyer below for more information!
March 13th through March 17th will be a Book Fair! You'll be coming by with your class to visit and you can also visit the Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, March 14th. We need volunteers to help with the Book Fair. Please sign up here if you're able to help us out!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C4BA9A929A1FE3-book
The 2018-2019 Mark Twain & Truman Reader Award Nominees are here. These books go along with the The Missouri Association of School Librarians Book Trailer Contest for students to participate in. If you are interested in participating in the contest, you can find more information here:
We will be having our own book trailer contest for those who participate in the MASL Book trailer contest. You can vote for videos and we'll pick the top 3 from each grade! We'll celebrate the winners with a pizza party. Voting will begin the first week of April, so get those videos sent to me soon.
When you stop by the Library, don't forget to add a few stickers to our collage. I have a new one up, and it's almost complete! Also, test your book knowledge with book trivia questions and the name that book challenge!
Also, Library passes are available in the Thrive Hive for $20 Hornet Bucks. Buy a Library pass and come hang out with me for 25 minutes! We can play games, do STEAM activities, or you can just enjoy some quiet reading time.
Follow the Library fun on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JessicaLairmore
You can contact me by email at:
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