The Firebird Flash
December 9, 2022
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Principal's Update
- Important Date Change for February
- Mark your Calendar
- PowerSchool App Issues
- Reminder about Traffic Pattern
- Tutoring Available at FMS
- EmpowerFZ Updates
- Winter Spirit Week
- Basketball Information
- D49 8th Grade Showcase
- Toys for Tots
- Order your FMS Yearbook
- Firebird Nation Campus Expansion Update
- From Nurse Nelda
- PTSA
- Purchase Firebird Gear
Updates from our Principal
Hello Firebird Nation!
I trust everyone in our Falcon community has had a good week. We have had a busy week around Falcon Middle School.
This week at Falcon Middle our 8th grade students participated in the PSAT 8. I would like to
acknowledge Mr. Scheck and Ms. Clay for all the work done to schedule and support teachers and students. Thank you so much to our wonderful 8th grade teachers who proctored the test to ensure students were provided a safe and consistent learning environment. Good job to our Firebirds for working hard!
As mentioned in the previous newsletter, Falcon Middle School has a number of performing arts productions this week and next. Our after school play performance group began performance last night of their play, Ax of Murder. Students have been working diligently both as performers on stage and as our technical crew for the last couple of months. Great job to all students involved and to Mr. Guerra. The final performance is tonight at 7 pm. Our 8th grade theatre class will also have their fall performance on December 12th , Bibbity, Bobbity, Baam. Choir performances are the 14th of December. Band will perform on the 15th . Please come out and see what our amazing performance groups are doing!
This next week will be spirit week for our students and staff. There are a number of fun activities planned to help celebrate this final week of the quarter before winter break. A big thanks to Student Council for all your work planning a fun filled week for our students. Shout out to our office staff who have planned a number of fun activities for our teachers and staff. And we are genuinely grateful for PTSA's help supporting these different activities for our teachers. We have such amazing parents and community who consistently rise up to support our Firebird Nation teachers. We appreciate you!
All of our teachers have been striving to push and challenge our students to end this semester strong. Parents and students please make sure to check both PowerSchool and Schoology to ensure all work is being turned in. We would like for all students to start winter break on a strong note.
Have a great weekend to all!
Mrs. Elena Forehand
Interim Principal
Falcon Middle School
Important Date Change in February!
Students will NOT attend school on Tuesday, February 7, 2022.
Falcon Zone schools will operate on a NORMAL schedule Friday, February, 10, 2023
Please click on this link to read the entire email sent to families.
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Mark your Calendar
December
9: D49 High School Showcase @ Skyview MS @ 5pm - 6:30pm
8-9: Fall "Ax of Murder" Play @ 7pm
12: 8th Grade Fall "Bibbity, Bobbity Baam" Play @ 6:30pm
14: 6th & 7th Grade Choir Concert @ 6pm; 8th Grade Choir Concert @ 7pm
15: 6th Grade Band Concert @ 6pm; 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert @ 7pm
16: Early Release @ 12:00pm
19- Jan. 3: Holiday Break - No School
January
2: District Closed - New Year's Day
3: Staff Professional Development - No Students
4: Students Return
16: District Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
27: Staff Professional Development - No Students
Check the FMS website calendar often for the most up-to-date information.
All dates/events are subject to change.
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PowerSchool App Issues?
It has been reported that parents and students have had PowerSchool App issues.
The recommendation from PowerSchool is to delete the current app and reinstall it.
To reinstall the app, you will need the District Code: QGGB
We apologize for this inconvenience.
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Reminder about our Traffic Pattern at FMS
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Tutoring Available at FMS
We wanted to reach out to all of of our Firebird Families as we continue our way through this 2022-2023 School Year at Falcon Middle School. We are spending more time working with all grade-level Firebirds on the mastery of their core contents. Due to this, FMS will continue to offer after-school tutoring and subject help.
FMS will be offering a 1-hr 15-min tutoring window on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 pm. These times will be used to:
· Master current standards and concepts
· Master former standards and concepts
· Work on current learning plans/Guided Support
If you are interested in attending a tutoring window, please fill out the following Google Form. Once you have signed up, we will look forward to seeing you at the tutoring session!
Any attending students ARE REQUIRED to have a plan for being picked up at 4:30 pm.
Please feel free to reach out to either of us or your child's teachers if you have any concerns or questions,
Corey A. Bates
8th Grade Gold Math Teacher
Falcon Middle School
cabates@d49.org
Carrie Clay
8th Grade Counselor
Falcon Middle School
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Another goal we have when implementing Empower FZ is to help students be self-paced through their learning. A great benefit of this is that our teachers are able to meet with small groups of students who are all at a similar level or pace. Teachers can conduct mini-lessons with these small groups or complete quick check-ins to make sure students are understanding the skills and have the opportunity to ask questions.
In the video below, Mrs. Esquibel (6th Grade Writing) will explain how she conducts small group mini-lessons with her students, and then you will see a small group in action.
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Basketball Information
Girls Basketball:
Check out the FMS Girls Basketball webpage see a calendar of events and practice times.
No practice over Winter Break.
Boys Basketball:
Check out the FMS Boys Basketball webpage to see important announcements.
*** OPEN GYM DATES/TIMES ***
December 19th, 20th, & 21st @ 10am - 11:30am.
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Yearbooks may be ordered at www.jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217.
Supplies are limited, so order and secure your 22-23 FMS Yearbook Today!
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Firebird Nation Campus Expansion
Stucco work continues and is moving rapidly. The exterior paint has been applied as well…the new wing is really blending in to the existing structure of BRES. Once all of the stucco is complete and the last few windows are installed, then the building will be all closed in. Interior work is also progressing as dry wall is close to completion and some areas are receiving paint. Some of the interior fixtures are being installed for electrical and plumbing systems. Our schedule is still on track to have final completion in May! Be watching for some interior pictures in the coming weeks!
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from Nurse Nelda
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Your Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has close to 100 members and is looking to engage additional families in our awesome organization!
Don't miss out! Join now for only $10 using the following links or get a form from the office to use cash or check:
Parent/Guardian: https://falconmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/105273
Staff: https://falconmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/104029
Student: https://falconmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/105101
Community: https://falconmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/104034
PTSA Meeting Schedule
Volunteer Help Needed
We are looking for volunteers on Fridays to help with the PBIS store during lunches at the school. Use this link to sign up.
Wanting to Volunteer for Concessions?
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Looking for Firebird Gear for the Holidays?
Looking for a holiday gift? How about Firebird Nation spirit wear?
Click the link below to purchase online!
You will be contacted when the order is filled!!
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Falcon Middle School
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Joy Kovanda
7th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: TBD
8th Grade Assistant Principal: Tim Scheck
Dean of Students: Patricia Kelly
6th Grade Counselor: Amber Villani
7th Grade Counselor: Lisa Murdock
8th Grade Counselor: Carrie Clay
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FMS Office Hours
7:15am-3:30pm
Email: fms@d49.org
Website: https://www.d49.org/fms
Location: 9755 Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
Phone: 719-495-5232
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FalconMiddleD49
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