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NewsletterMayApril
Franklin Middle School“Preparing Today’s Students For Tomorrow’s Challenges”
News From the Principal
April/May Newsletter Spring is slowly coming and the snow is almost gone. Soon, the grass will be green and the trees will leaf out. We hope to be going outside at lunch time enjoying the outdoors soon. We might need to start out at the tennis courts before fields are ready, but whatever it takes to get outside! The quarter ended on March 27, so please be asking your student to see their progress report (report card) for third quarter by Thursday, April 5. If you want to see ahead of time, be sure to visit your parent portal site. Testing time has started for our students. Students have taken their NWEA tests and the MCA tests will occur later April and early May. It is important that our students get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast each day so their tests go well. We use the data to help schedule students in classes that best meet their needs. There will be no school on Wednesday March 28-April 2 for spring break. Hopefully, we won’t have any more snow days so that we don’t lose a spring break day, (March 28). April 11th will be a 1 pm early out for students. There also is no school Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Looking ahead, students are to be released for the summer June 1. This is a full day of school. On April 9, our choir will have a concert at LHS at 7:30 pm. There will be a band concert on April 26 at 7:30 here at FMS. April 30th brings us our annual Jazz concert at FMS with our Starlight strings, Sunrise Singers and our Jazz Band all performing, starting at 7:30 pm. Finally, our last concert of the year has our orchestra performing at LHS on May 21, again at 7:30. Reminder, there is an admittance fee to all concerts. For those who have earned a 3.7 grade point average for during the school year, we are having our annual academic breakfast in May. We also will also be honoring those chosen as our most improved students! We will again hosting this event in the Big Gym at Franklin. This is by invitation only. 6th grade students who do not go on the 6th grade trip, as well as all of our 7th and 8th grade students, will participate in our annual Kids in the Community Day, May 17th. This is an opportunity for our students to lend a helping hand and give something back to the community. We do things like raking lawns, washing windows, cleaning ditches, and picking up the parks, reading to elementary students, as well as many other tasks. The start of school for next year is scheduled for September 4. It will be fun to see all of our students back once again at our open house, set for August 29, starting at 4:30. I would like to wish our 8th graders the very best as they move on to Lincoln High School. I expect many to do great things as they further their education. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and look forward to seeing many of you again next year, as well as our incoming 6th graders.
Spring is on the way!
Mr. Wayne
Asst. Principal's PageTony Greene
@prowlerguy
iPad Use @ FMSWe are about to complete the fifth year of our 1:1 iPad implementation. With that comes constant reflection and evaluation. We have decided that we are going make a couple of adjustments for the 4th quarter. Starting on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, students will not have iMessages available on their iPad. If you currently communicate with your child this way via the school iPad, it will become unavailable for the remainder of the year. We are experiencing high volume of traffic in the classroom and need to spend some time re-teaching proper use of the apps and being a good digital citizen.
K-9 Officer @ FMSPeriodically, we have the K-9 officer, Maz, come through the building. This practice has been in place for about a decade. We’ve used other service dog companies with the same intent and that is through deterrence and detection. As always, safety is of the utmost importance and this is a service available to us.
MCA TestingFrom April 9-May 8, we have MCA testing at FMS. Our students will be testing within their own communications, math, and science classes. The science test is for 8th graders only. Please use teacher websites, the FMS website, and our announcements page for specific dates. If your child will be gone during their testing time, please contact the office so we can find an alternative time.
For Current Updates:Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to see announcements, pictures of our students participating in amazing learning activities, and more! You may also bookmark the FMS Announcements page to see what is being announced at school daily.
Nurturing all students to become responsible & respectful witha passion for learning.
Prowler PantryProwler Pantry is a completely confidential program that provides a weekly bag of food/ meals for those in need at no cost. This program also provides hygiene products such a soap, shampoo, toothpaste and more. If interested, please contact me at 218-681-8813 ext. 2302 or [email protected] to sign up.
Prowler CoatsIf your child is in need of a winter coat/boots/ etc. please contact me at 218-681-8813 ext.2302 or [email protected]. This is a completely confidential and free program designed to give winter gear to children in need at Franklin Middle School.
Study Buddy Tutoring Study buddy is offered from 3-4 in the Media Center. Please contact me for more information or to sign up your child. More information can also be found on the FMS webpage.
Sincerely,
Your friendly school counselor,
Camille Jacobson
Registration
Students please turn in your registration sheets for next year if you have not done so. Students will register in the computer lab on March 26th and 27th for the 2018/2019 school year.
The following article was published by The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
The Teen Vaping Trend – What Parents Need to Know
With the recent Monitoring the Future Study release indicating that nearly one in three 12th graders reported using a vaping device in the past year, it’s imperative that parents are informed of the potential dangers that can result from vaping.
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Vaping may make the transition to cigarette smoking easier in adolescence.
In a meta analysis of six studies, the findings concluded that the risk of smoking increases four times if a teen vapes versus a teen that does not. In another study of more than 2,000 10th graders, researchers found that one in five teens who reported a regular vaping habit at the start of the study smoked traditional cigarettes at least three times a month by the end of the study period. Another 12% of routine vapers smoked at least one day a month. By comparison, less than 1% of students who didn’t try vaping reported smoking even one day a month at the end of the study.
What Can Parents Do?
Make it clear to your son or daughter that you don’t approve of them vaping or using e-cigarettes, no matter what.
If you think your son or daughter is vaping, take a deep breath and set yourself up for success by creating a safe, open and comfortable space to start talking with your son or daughter. As angry or frustrated as you feel, keep reminding yourself to speak and listen from a place of love, support and concern. Explain to them that young people who use THC or nicotine products in any form, including e-cigarettes or vaporizers, are uniquely at risk for long-lasting effects. Because these substances affect the development of the brain’s reward system, continued use can lead to addiction (the likelihood of addiction increases considerably for those who start young), as well as other health problems.
You want your child to be as healthy as possible. Find out why vaping might be attractive to your son or daughter, and work with him or her to replace it with a healthier behavior.
For more information about this and other topics, go to:
https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/the-teen-vaping-trend-what-parents-need-to-know/#.WqqqYW4dCyE.gmail
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Boozhoo!!(Ojibwe) Hau!!(Dakota) Oki!!(Blackfeet)
Greetings from the Native American Liaison room!MEET, EAT, & LEARN UPDATE
Every Tuesday and Thursday all students at FMS have the opportunity to come to the Native American Liaison room during their
lunch time to eat, engage in conversations, work on projects, and learn about other cultures. Some of the projects and activities we
have worked on are featured below, beading, sand art, and basket weaving. If you get a chance, check out the student work currently on
displayed in the library! Our next project will be dream catchers. Students will learn about dream catchers and have the opportunity to
make their own!
During Our Meet, Eat, and Learns we also work on learning other languages……..
This is how to pronounce Ojibwe words.All consonants sound the same as in English.
“Zh”- sounds like the “su” in measure“a”- sounds like the “u” in sun
“aa”- sounds like the “a” in father“i”- sounds like the “i” in sit
“ii”- sounds like the “ee” in feet“o”- sounds like the “o” in go
“oo”- sounds like the “oo” in food“e”- sounds like the “ay” in stay
If you have any questions, ideas, or you would like to get involved please feel free to contact us!
Sara Rogalla email: [email protected]: 218-681-8813 Ext. 2106MIIGWECH!!! THANK YOU!!
SEASONS
Winter- Biboon
Spring- Ziigwan
Summer- Niibin
Fall- Dagwaagin
PHRASES
Come in- Bendigen
Hello- Boozhoo or Aaniin
My name is (your name)- Niin (your name) nindizhinikaaz.
Please- Daga
Thank you- Miigwech
NUMBERS
One- Bizhig
Two- Niizh
Three- Niswi
Four- Niiwin
Five- Naanan
Media Center News
The last AR deadlines for the year will be here
before we know it! Please note that 6th Graders
need to pass a nonfiction test for this deadline!
Reminder parent login
https://hosted299.renlearn.com/164502/homeconnect
Use your student username & password that they log
in with for AR in the Media Center.
AR Reward Party!
On April 4th, we will be celebrating with all students who earned 50 A.R. points throughout the challenge from Dec. 14-March 27!
100 Point AR Awards CeremonyWednesday, May 9th at 7:30am in the Media Center
Invitations will be mailed to the parents/guardians of students earning 100+ points!
iPad Information:
Digital Citizenship& iPad Training for studentsOngoing!
8th grade has focused on potential dangers of social media & other issues with posting pictures online. They have discussed topics such as becoming “instafamous”, haters, trolls, & selfies.
7th grade has reviewed a variety of topics during their Tech Tuesday lessons. Their primary focus the past few weeks has been on safe online talk. They’ve also reviewed internet hoaxes as well as online tracking.
6th grade has been learning more about Cyberbullying & their rights as creators of content.
Continued support for 4th Quarter If your student is having difficulty finding the balance with digital media, consider: ● a “Parking Spot” - a place where the iPad (& possibly phone) go
after a set time, or homework is completed. ● Rewards or Consequences based on their usage & behavior. ● asking the school to add a “Restriction” which can block certain
apps or the App Store completely. It can be temporary or for the remainder of the school-year.
TechTuesday!
Contact [email protected] with questions.
iPad Collection Dates! Reminder: original Apple Block & Cord need to be turned in as well!
6th Grade: May 14th
7th Grade: May 22nd
8th Grade: May 24th
Band Notes
Thursday, April 26 is the date for the FMS Spring Band Concert! The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the FMS Multi-Purpose Room and admission is
$3. Groups on the program will be the Gr. 6 Band, Gr. 7 Band, and Gr. 8 Band. Come check out all of
the awesome things we have learned this year!
Students in Morning Darkness Jazz Band and Starlight Strings
will make their next trip payment ($150) on April 5. Talk to Mrs. Buckley or Mr. Druse if you have any questions.
The FMS Jazz Concert will be held on Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the FMS
Multi-Purpose Room. Groups on the program will be the Morning Darkness Jazz Band and the Starlight Strings. Admission is $3, and all
proceeds help pay for transportation expenses for their May performance tour to Minneapolis.
FMS CHOIR news
FMS Spring Choir Concert April 9th, 2018
7:30 at LHS Auditorium
Sunrise SingersCantare
NovellinoVoce
Sunrise Singer News
The Sunrise trip to Minneapolis will beJune 19th-21st, 2018
Payment information will be sent home by the end of April and will be due the first
week in May.
The student council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals. They often also help raise funds for school-wide
activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform.
This year we partnered with Logan Kalinowski and the Kindness RevolutionTo learn more about the revolution go to: thekindnessrevolution.net
April 9: Region 1 Banquet
April 12: : FFA Meeting- 7:00 PM–Mrs. Shaw’s Room
April 22-24: State Convention @ St.Paul
May 10: Chapter Banquet @ LHS
February 9, 2018
Purple Ribbon WinnersState QUALIFIERS
Bell HamreStephanie Dagg
Isaac MauchJohanna Mattson
To monitor your child’s grades, assignments, late
work, attendance, etc.
You will need a user number available from the FMS office.
★ Science topics covered the remainder of the year
○ Ecology○ Human Body
★ School Supplies are running low this time of year. Please check with your student to determine if they need supplies to be successful!
Science Update
A.Brandt, J. Watne, A.Murry, D.Paulson, M.Anderson, P.Brandt, J. Schuster, C.Kolhoff,
D.Geiser, C.Eidlebes, K.Lian, C.Poole, C. Lian, T.Syvertson
Watne’s Social Update
Keep informed with your
child’s teachers
Watne’s Social Update
MCA: Math- April 16-19Reading- April 23-26
We have recently finished our unit on Manifest Destiny, where students studied the growth of the United States and the impacts that American expansion had on Native American tribes. We are now analyzing the causes of the Civil War, and how the expansion of our country led to controversy over the question of slavery. Students will be learning about the causes and impacts of the war through primary sources by Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and other lesser known individuals from the past. They will also impersonate people from the past in our Election of 1860 simulation, where they will consider the views of African Americans, Northern Workers, Western Farmers, Southern Planters, and Northern Factory Owners.In the near future, we will delve into the impacts of industrialization on America and research the experiences of immigrants between the 1840s-1900s. Students will engage in these experiences first-hand through an immigration simulation, where they will be given a role/passport of an immigrant.
*Click on the teachers’ name to access website*
Mrs. BeitoPhysical
Education
6th GradeClick on the teacher’s name to access their
lesson plans!
6th Grade SocialThanks to all parent
volunteers for their help in making Career Day
possible.
Mrs. LeierMath
Ms. Bjornstad Science
Mrs. Berg Communications
Mr. Schuster
Social
Mrs. Lian Social/Math
Mrs. GeiserReading
Mr. JohnsonSCience
Mrs. Larson
The MCA math tests are coming soon! We are very busy getting ready. We will test during our regular class times on April 17-20. Make sure you are keeping up to date on assignments so you are ready!
Communications MCA dates: April 9-12th during our class time. AR deadline is April 30th
Mr. PoolePhysical
Education
Test Anxiety Tips & TricksExpect some anxiety
It’s a reminder that you want to do your best and can provide energyJust keep it manageable.
Realize that anxiety can be a “habit” and that it takes practice to use it as a tool to succeed.Before the Test
Visualize yourself being successful.Remind yourself about a time you got a good grade on a test.
Say to yourself: “I have what it takes.”Avoid cramming right before the test.
Use time wisely and prepare in a timely manner.During the Test
Don’t think about the fear. Pause: think about the next step and keep on task, step by step.
Don’t panic when students start handing in their papers.Remember, there’s no reward for finishing first.
Acknowledge that you have done, and are doing your best.Maintain good posture.
Relax: You are in ControlStretching-arms, neck & back
1-5 deep breath (in nose; out mouth)Close eyes or zone out for a minute to reset and relax
Imagine a safe placeSay Positive things to yourself
By: The Creative Counselor: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Counselor
6TH GRADE TRIP NEWS
Parent volunteers and staff have been busy planning and preparing for your student’s 6th Grade Trip to Minneapolis May 17th and 18th. Now we need your help!
● Payment for your student’s trip is due April 10th. Please send the outstanding amount on your student’s account to school. If you have any questions regarding your student’s balance, please contact Mary Sieckert, Volunteer Coordinator at 681-8813, ext. 2307. Please leave your name, student’s name and phone number. Mary will call you back as soon as possible.
● A mandatory 6th Grade Trip parent meeting will be held May 10th at 6 p.m. in the FMS Cafeteria. Join us to meet the chaperones, receive trip rules, packing instructions, room assignments and other trip information.
I am so excited to officially greet you as the new Volunteer Coordinator
here at Franklin. I am looking forward to working with you all. A little bit
about myself...My favorite words are 'awesome', 'amazing' and 'totally'. I use them a lot, sorry. I have been married
for 15 years to my husband Jim. He works his dream job of being a heavy
equipment operator. I have four children. Their names are DeVyne (7th grader), Jireh (6th grader), Charlie (4th
grader), and David (3rd grader).
Middle School is my absolute favorite age group. My desire as a Volunteer Coordinator is to grow the amount of
volunteers at FMS, to help the volunteers know their purpose, and to make it as awesome and amazing as
possible!
If you have any questions, suggestions, etc. please let me know.
My contact info:
Phone: 218-681-8813 x 2307 Email: [email protected]
Because of our awesome volunteers,the needs for Career Days & March Madness have all been met! Thank you!!!!
~ KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY~ ACADEMIC BREAKFAST~ 8TH GRADE HANDPRINTS~ 8TH GRADE PICNIC~ LAST BLAST
How YOU can get involvedContact Mary if you would like to get
involved in the activities above. Also, there are always weekly needs at the school
whether it is making copies, dusting the trophy case, cutting box top labels, or being
an extra body during lunch time. A volunteer base is being created and we look forward to busting Franklin Middle School
with volunteers at every corner.
“Alo ca do t e; to h , we ca s mu .” ~ Hel le
TRF Schools Food Service
Our new school lunch policy is in effect If your student has a lunch balance of -$21.75 or more, they
will receive an alternate entree until the balance is paid.
If your student has a low balance, you will be receiving a phone call every Tuesday and Thursday until the balance is paid in up. If you feel like you are receiving these calls in error, please contact our office. If you have more than one student enrolled in school, the phone call system will only prompt one child. Please check your student’s accounts regularly. Parent VUE is a great resource.
Questions? Contact our Office: 218-681-8675Rhonda Food Service Director: [email protected] Jessica Snoozy Admin. Assistant : [email protected]
Here is an easy way to keep track of your child’s lunch account – sign up on the K12 Payment Center website!
● Bookmark the site on your web browser then check balances whenever you can.● Sign up for an automatic email on the K12 Payment Center. This will email you
when the lunch account balance gets low.● Mark your calendar when you send a lunch payment in.
Monday
Breakfast Pizza
Tuesday
French Toast Sticks &
Sausage Patty
Wednesday
Pancake Wrap Poppers
Thursday
Breakfast Pizza
Friday
Cinnamon Roll
FMS WEEKLY BREAKFAST ROTATION
*Cereal, variety & a protein option is available everyday as an alternate Breakfast.
Fruit option, Juice & Milk are available at breakfast
If your child is bringing a home lunch and/or your
family is on the Free/Reduced meal program, please make
sure they have money in their account for a milk.
The cost of milk is $.55.
After analyzing over 95 studies that examined the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, London researchers concluded that 800 grams of daily fruits and vegetables (roughly equivalent to 10 portions) was linked to the lowest risk of premature death and disease.
Exploring the Data:
You’ve likely heard the recommendation to eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily for best health. New advice is leaning more towards eating 5 servings of each.
More Fruits and Vegetables:
After analyzing data from almost 2 million people, researchers evaluated how many daily fruits and vegetables were consumed by the participants, as well as the type. The data indicates that 7.8 million deaths could be prevented if people regularly consumed 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Preventing Death:
Reduction in cancer deaths was associated with consumption of green, yellow and cruciferous vegetables. For reducing risk of CVD, researchers found that apples, pears, citrus fruit, green leafy vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables were associated with less risk.
Preventing Cancer:
Five a Day? Double It!
By Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
Knowledge Bowl meets
March 27th Thief River Falls ALL DAY
Watch for the results of the year. Coming up soon on FMS Facebook
Yearbook club has started. If you are interested please stop in the Media center
and see me. There is a new enrolment process. Parents need to enroll the
students at www.prowleractivities.com. There is NO fee to be in yearbook. We
meet every other Thursday.
Yearbook Advisor Tawnya Stroot
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April Fools Day
NO SCHOOL
Report cards handed out
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FMS Choir Concert
LHS 7:30 pm
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FMS Spring Band concert
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6th grade AR deadline
FMS jazz Concert7:30pm
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7th Grade
AR Deadline
8th Grade
AR Deadline
Spring Jazz Trip With Morning Darkness and Starlight Strings
LHS/FMS Choir
Concert 7:00pm
LHS/FMS Choir Concert
6th grade iPad
Collection 6th Grade Trip >>>>>>>>>>>
LHS/FMS Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
7th grade iPad
Collection
8th grade iPad
Collection
No School
8th grade Picnic
7:30amAR
CeremonyBy invitation
