Fredericktown Middle School
February 9, 2024
Attendance Reminders
Just a few reminders as we have a lot of illness going around right now.
- Make sure to let the office know that your student will be out for the day.
- When your student returns, send a medical excuse or a note/email to the office.
Lunch Charges
There are many students that have outstanding lunch balances. If you owe fees please try to get these paid down as soon as possible. Transcripts will not be issued or sent for students who owe fees, nor will they participate in graduation practice or receive their diploma during graduation ceremonies.
Middle School Yearbook - March 1st is the last day to pre-order.
We will have a Middle School yearbook this year for students. You can purchase them throughout the year at the link below. They will be delivered in May before the students leave for the summer.
National School Counseling Week
SOS Program Information from Mrs. Art - 7th Grade
In collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program will be available to all 7th and 9th grade students this coming Spring. Nationwide is offering virtual presentation meetings to caregivers to learn more about the SOS Program and to discuss the topic further. If interested, please click here to access the flier and to register for an upcoming meeting.
7th Grade Students will go through the SOS Program on February 26th and 27th.
8th Grade Scheduling - Mrs. Barta
8th grade students will register for classes in the next couple of weeks. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Barta for any questions you may have about courses, scheduling, etc.
January PBIS Students of the Month
Important Dates
February 19th - No School
March 8th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 13th - 6th Grade Academic Challenge at MOESC
March 14th - 7th/8th Grade Academic Challenge at MOESC
March 22-31 - No School, Spring Break
April 8th - No School
Academic Challenge
The Freddies made their Academic Challenge debut last month. They did a great job.
Love & Kindness Week
February 12th-16th the High School and Middle School will be celebrating “Love & Kindness Week.” Students will be participating in fun events promoting love and kindness.
6th Grade Social Studies
We are finishing up our unit on economics. Next week we will begin our Business plans to simulate smart economic decision making. I am excited to see what they come up with.
6th Grade Math
We are finishing up our Ratio Unit and will be starting Equations late next week.
6th Grade Science
We are completing our unit on cells and then moving into energy!
7th Grade Science
Students are completing their energy unit and moving into the water cycle.
7th Grade Math
We are finishing up our Algebra unit and heading toward Geometry.
7th Grade Social Studies
We are finishing up our unit on West African Trading Kingdoms. We have learned all about the different animals in Africa and why salt is needed to survive, bringing in some science. We will move into the Middle Ages soon.
8th Grade Math
Math 8 students just finished up their module on systems of equations and will be moving into rational and irrational numbers.
Algebra I
Algebra I students just finished up their module on exponential functions and are beginning to look at polynomials.
8th Grade English
Students will continue studying argumentative writing.
Project Lead the Way
Students in Engineering have been modeling Systems Thinking. We have been looking at how small components make up a system but then how that system interacts with other systems. We started small with modeling how to make hot chocolate, went larger and looked at how people on the coast get alerted to an incoming tsunami, and finally how systems help get that Amazon order to their door.
Choir
Choirs are working toward our concert on March 20th. We will be finishing music, holding solo auditions, and beginning choreography in February. Information regarding our King’s Island Competition in early May was sent home and needs to be returned by February 8th.
Band
Middle school bands are preparing for our spring concert on March 12th. 7th and 8th graders have been sent home with information on Solo and Ensemble to be held April 13th at River View High School. Check Mr. Hollenbaugh’s newsletter at the following links for all information from band land!
6th Grade General Music
6th Grade students have started our study of composers and different periods of music history. We will be reading biographies of Beethoven, Bach and Mozart and listening to music of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic time periods.
FMS Students
FMS Athletics
Freddie Care Closet
The goal is to provide students with food, clothing or personal items while keeping it anonymous.
How it works:
- Students scan the QR code and email is sent to one of the Counselors.
- The student will be called down to meet with the Counselor to discuss their needs.
- If the student is comfortable, the Counselor and student can walk together to the Care Closet or the student can share what they need and the Counselor will get it for them.
Counselor Corner
Supporting Our Freddies
Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. We encourage everyone to actively participate in creating a nurturing environment that promotes open communication, empathy, and understanding. If you know a student who may need support, or if you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our social workers or school counselors. Working together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of our students.
Hannah Art, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Cindy Truex, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Karen Barta, HS/MS School Counselor
740-694-2726 ext 3411
Melissa White, Elementary School Counselor
740-694-2781 ext. 3410
8th Grade Washington DC Trip - Reserve your spot now
We have over the number needed to make the trip happen. If you have not done so already, you can submit your initial deposit to reserve your spot.
We are excited to bring back the Washington DC trip to the 8th grade. This is an optional trip for students. It will be a great learning experience along with creating exciting memories together.
Dates: April 28-30
The link below explains how to pay and about your initial deposit.