FMS EXPLO Newsletter
May 4th, 2018. We're glad you're here!
FMS Counseling: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Horstmeier & Ms. Jo
We have wrapped up MAP testing here at FMS. We do have a few make up tests to be given due to students being absent and hope to get those taken care of next week.
We are busy in the school counseling office as we start to wrap up this school year and start planning for next year. We are working on next years schedule and look forward to sharing dates with you for Open House and Schedule Pick up for 7th and 8th graders very soon.
Please watch your email for a survey for students and parents about the services we offer through the school counseling office. We want to know how we can improve and assist each student in being more successful here at FMS.
We will be in the office here at FMS until June 4th and return on August 1st.
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:
Outdoor Units, weather dependent
Last day of dressing out and P.E. locker cleanout: Tuesday, May 15
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tstevenson@fulton58.org @Coach_Steveyo
Dr. Moebes
HORNET SINGERS:
It's concert time, folks! Our final performance of the year is MONDAY EVENING! Singers should be at the FHS Allbritton Theatre at 5:20 for a group warm-up and rehearsal. The concert will begin at 6pm, and features all 3 FMS choirs. This group will wear the standard uniform: khakis, black polo, black shoes, (and black socks if they will be visible.)
Our field trip to see an opera in St. Louis will be Tuesday, May 15th. Students have received permission slips. Please sign and return them ASAP! To be eligible, students must NOT had Ds or Fs in any classes, not have served a full day of ISS or OSS since April 1st, and must not have any missing work. Grade checks and missing assignment checks will be finalized for eligibility on FRIDAY, May 11th.
HORNET PRIDE:
It's concert time, folks! Our final performance of the year is MONDAY EVENING! Singers should be at the FHS Allbritton Theatre at 5:20 for a group warm-up and rehearsal. The concert will begin at 6pm, and features all 3 FMS choirs. This group will wear the standard uniform: khakis, black polo, black shoes, (and black socks if they will be visible.)
Our field trip to see an opera in St. Louis will be Tuesday, May 15th. Students have received permission slips. Please sign and return them ASAP! To be eligible, students must NOT had Ds or Fs in any classes, not have served a full day of ISS or OSS since April 1st, and must not have any missing work. Grade checks and missing assignment checks will be finalized for eligibility on FRIDAY, May 11th.
HARMONY HORNETS:
It's concert time, folks! Our final performance of the year is MONDAY EVENING! Singers should be at the FHS Allbritton Theatre at 5:20 for a group warm-up and rehearsal. The concert will begin at 6pm, and features all 3 FMS choirs. This group should wear clothing that looks nice, and fits FMS dress code. No jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes, please!
Our field trip to see an opera in St. Louis will be Tuesday, May 15th. Students have received permission slips. Please sign and return them ASAP! To be eligible, students must NOT had Ds or Fs in any classes, not have served a full day of ISS or OSS since April 1st, and must not have any missing work. Grade checks and missing assignment checks will be finalized for eligibility on FRIDAY, May 11th.
Music 6:
Battle of the Bands went really well! We have now moved on to Artist Presentations! 6th graders choose a musical artist to research! They will have the opportunity to teach their class what they have learned!
ARTS ALIVE 7:
PLEASE NOTICE THE CHANGE TO OUR PERFORMANCE DATE!!! Due to a track meet, we have to reschedule our Arts Alive 7 Showcase! I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Please make sure to come support these talented students as they present the musical they have written!
We are STAGING our show now! This means that we are finished with writing the script!
On Tuesday, May 1st, we will be interviewed by representatives of the Missouri State Teachers Association publications! 7th AND 8th grade Arts Alive students and their work will be featured in the Summer edition of School and Community magazine.
Our field trip to see an opera in St. Louis will be Tuesday, May 15th. Students have received permission slips. Please sign and return them ASAP! To be eligible, students must NOT had Ds or Fs in any classes, not have served a full day of ISS or OSS since April 1st, and must not have any missing work. Grade checks and missing assignment checks will be finalized for eligibility on FRIDAY, May 11th.
Upcoming performance;
Friday, May 11th, Spring Concert, 6:30pm/Allbritton Theatre FHS
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
Hard work, creating posters for Arts Alive
Creating publicity materials!
Staging rehearsal for Arts Alive
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 couple of other selections from the book. Things are getting exciting up in 6th grade!
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.
Below is a PDF of all of the information that was emailed out about this concert this upcoming Tuesday (May 8). Please let me know if you have any questions!
Practice for the weekend:
* #182 and #184 in the book as well as Circle of Life
* # 173-181
7th Grade Band: NEXT CONCERT - MAY 8th at the MIDDLE SCHOOL
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.
Below is a PDF of all of the information that was emailed out about this concert this upcoming Tuesday (May 8). Please let me know if you have any questions!
I will be offering lessons this summer for students who want to further their abilities to make the transition from 7th grade to 8th grade more manageable. If you have any questions please let me know. Also, looking ahead to 8th grade. We are going to have a marching band this year again, and will possibly do more than one parade, I am not entirely sure yet.
Next year, students will be required to have a "marching band" uniform which will include a band t-shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. We will also be purchasing polo for concert season, in addition to wearing khakis and black dress shoes.
8th Grade Band:
I am going to be sending home an email with details about next year and what band entails. Please start planning to attend our next, and last concert of the year. May 8 at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. This is the last time that the 8th grade band will get to play together as their own band. We are really excited and we have some exciting music to present to all of you. The students have worked really hard this year and I am proud of everything that they have accomplished and are going to accomplish the rest of the year!! Great job!
Below is a PDF of all of the information that was emailed out about this concert this upcoming Tuesday (May 8). Please let me know if you have any questions!
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.
Below is a PDF of all of the information that was emailed out about this concert this upcoming Tuesday (May 8). Please let me know if you have any questions!
Feel free to contact us with any questions at sblandford@fulton58.org or kjneudecker@fulton58.org.
Mr. Chapman
News From the Art Room
This week will be a quick update as we are coming down to the wire on project completion. Students are right on schedule and we are putting the finishing touches on many projects, and moving into some art mini projects for extra practice and fun.
6th Grade is wrapping up their watercolor Fruit Panels and next week we will shift into our year-end collaborative project Andy for Candy where we learn about Andy Warhol and create some Pop Art!
7th Grade is continuing work on their comic Book Covers based on the superhero they designed.
8th grade is working on several mini projects and shifting into their final drawing which will be a full complete drawing on a subject of the student’s choosing. It will be a culmination of what we learned about drawing over the last year.
If you have any questions, please let me know cchapman@fulton58.org
Artfully yours,
Mr Chapman
FMS ART
Ms. Doering
This week begins our archery unit! Your student will learn how to safely use a bow and will have multiple days to practice during class throughout this week and the last week of school!
If you DO NOT want your student participating in archery, please contact me.
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
Only a few weeks left before school is out for summer break. The Library will continue to be closed this week for MAP testing. We'll be back to a "regular" schedule on Tuesday, May 1st. The last classroom visits will be completed on Friday, May 11th. Please return all books and items to the Library by Friday, May 11th!
When you stop by the Library test your 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:
Future surgeons?
Look at all those books being checked out!
Library Aides playing Battleship!
The Mark Twain & Truman Book Trailer Winners.
ALLERGY TO NUTS AND POPCORN
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