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Debra Ladensack, Principal and Mark Hanton, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Office: 984-6544 Fax 810-275-1271 Website: www.phasd.us/fortgratiot
Facebook: Facebook/fgstrong Twitter@fgmsprincipal
February 2015
Calender of Events:
Feb 04 8th grade HS credit exam Guitar Club 2:20-3:00 Quiz Bowl practice 2:20-3:00 05 Math Counts 2:20-3:20 Writing Center 2:20-4:00 Tech Club/East Lab 2:15-3:15 7th gr. Band Fun night 2:20-6:00 PM 07 Math Counts at Central 8:00-12:00 Jail & Bail - Masonic Temple 8:00 AM 09 Quiz Bowl Match at Cros.Lex 3:30 Wrestling at Central 4:15 Girls Basketball Home Central 4:15 10 Rachel Challenge at 7:30 AM Parent Advisory 6:30-7:30 PM 11 8th gr NAEP testing 8:00 AM Wrestling - Bye Girls Basketball at Marine City Quiz Bowl practice 2:20-3:00 Guitar Club 2:20-3:00 12 Wear Red/Pink Day Minecraft in West lab 2:15-3:15 Writing Center 2:20-4:00 13—16 Mid-Winter Break No School
Table of Contents:
Quick News………………………..….....…..Page 2 District News...….. ……….…...……...Page 3 Student Recognition……………………….. Page 4 Student Council/Sports News...... Page 5 Parent Letter Rachel’s Challenge...Page 6 Poster for Parent Meeting……………..Page 7 Yearbook Order Form……………………..Page 8
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE ASSEMBLY
February 10, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Rachel's Challenge includes a series of student empower-
ing, educator motivating programs and strategies called the
Awaken the Learner Five-step School Improvement Pro-
cess that equips students and adults to create and sustain
safe, caring and supportive learning environments essential
for academic achievement. The programs are based on the
writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott who was the
first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999.
Rachel left a legacy of reaching out to those who were
different, who were picked on by others, or who were new
at her school. Shortly before her death she wrote….
Please see page 6 for more detailed information about
Rachel’s Challenge. On page 7 is a flyer inviting the
community to learn more about Rachel’s Challenge on
February 10 at 6 p.m.
“I have this theory that if one person can go out of
their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain
reaction of the same. People will never know how far
A little kindness can go.”
Professional Staff
Development (PSD)
Half Day Schedule:
10:38 dismissal each date
April 2
May 22
Page 2 QUICK NEWS
WRITING CENTER:
Where: Media Center:
Hours: 2:30-4:00 every Thursday
A place for all students to receive writ-
ing tutoring which will improve their
writing skills and increase their ability
to complete successful assignments..
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets every Thursday, after school until 3:00 in room (101). Its purpose is to have students learn more about the scientific method and work on their science fair project. All students are welcome! Mrs. McCalmon
GUITAR CLUB: Meets every Wednesday, after school until 3:15, in the Media Center. All students are welcome!
BOX TOPS FGMS needs you to clip your box tops and send them in. Please trim each box top. There is a collection box in the office. Box tops can result in a lot of money for the school and we thank you for doing it.
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Rec. Day/Dance: February 6
has been cancelled.
Next Student Council
meeting
February 19 at 2:15-3:15
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Starting February 2 – February 12 Yearbooks can be ordered. The cost will be $27. After February 12 the cost will be $32. Order form attached.
DRAMA CLUB
Theatre Workshop scheduled for February 20, 2015 in the Media Center at 2:20-4:00 PM. This is for all grades. Come and
learn about auditioning, backstage crew, and how to do props.
JAIL & BAIL
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8:00 Masonic Temple Port Huron Ask a NJHS member for A form to donate or to participate.
TECH CLUB: 2:15-3:15 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month. In the East computer lab.
MINECRAFT: 2:15-3:15 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month. In the West computer lab.
Vision:
The Port Huron Area School District will provide a
personalized, world-class education for each student
today to shape tomorrow's community and global lead-
ers.
Mission:
We will advocate for our students and families in part-
nership with our community to assure their success
inside and outside of school; continuously innovate our
practices and programs to improve student achieve-
ment; and educate in ways that are relevant, relation-
ship driven, and rigorous.
PHASD AND BOARD OF
EDUCATION GOALS:
Increase student academic achievement through the
implementation of an aligned K-12 curriculum and
high quality focused instruction on a daily basis.
Personalize learning for all students through the use of
21st century technologies and differentiated instruc-
tion.
Create an organizational culture of excellence with
clear expectations, a focus on exemplary customer
service, and an urgency to meet the needs of all stu-
dents and families every day.
Prioritize financial resources with an
unwavering focus on student learning and
achievement.
BOARD OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Jeffrey A. Stout
Mrs. Rasha S. Demashkieh
Mr. Garth J. Kriewall
Ms. Ann E. Murphy
Mr. Brian Winters
Ms. Hayley Alderman
Mrs. Ronda J. Ryan
Mr. James Cain,
Superintendent of Schools
Page 3 Weather Watch and District News
The Port Huron Area
School District does not
discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability, height,
weight, religion, or marital
status in its programs and
activities. The following
person has been designated
to handle inquiries
regarding the
non-discrimination
policies:
Mr. Ed Breslin
Director of
Administrative Services
2720 Riverside Dr
Port Huron, Mi 48060
810.984.3101
WEATHER WATCH
When severe weather strikes, please watch:
Cable television, Channel 6
Or listen to radio stations;
WHLS 1450 – WPHM 1380 – WSMA 1590 or visit the website: www.phasd.us
Do NOT phone the transportation department
or the school because their lines need to be kept
open for emergency situations.
Please discuss with your child an alternative
plan during an emergency school closing.
Children should know where they are to go
if you are not at home in the event we need
to close school.
PEACE Is not something you wish for; It’s something you make, Something you do, Something you are and something you give away. John Lennon
Page 4 Student Recognition/NJHS
Congratulations to all the students that participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival last Saturday. You did an
outstanding job!!
The following students earned a First Division Rating for playing a solo:
Chloe DeVooght Kiera Snyder
Sara Goheen Alexandra Allers
Carson Moore Elizabeth Dewey
Shaun Muzzarelli Megan Fleury
Anna Senkmajer Roxann McLane
Steven Smith Olivia Ramsey
Gary Rivera
These students earned a Second Division Rating for playing a solo:
Gabrielle Allers
Sophie Diller
Sara Goheen
Zoe Jakacki
Amelia Dell
Shaun Muzzarelli and Isabella Harrison earned a First Division Rating for their duet.
The following students earned a Second Division Rating for their ensembles:
Gabrielle Allers, Christina Howison, and Isabel Wallace Kim Matthews and Mitchell Packer
Carson Moore and Mason Thomas Steven Smith and Daniel Saunders
Alexandra Allers and Alysse Armstrong Amelia Dell and Taylor Matthews
Kristen Fleury and Khrystiana Dixon
FGMS Students Perform in Charlotte’s Web
The following students from Fort Gratiot Middle School appeared in the Civic Theater’s
production of Charlotte’s Web this past weekend. They did an amazing job! The 7th-8th grade team of Mr. Brandon, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Stein, and Mrs. Thornton were able to attend the matinee perfor-mance on Thursday, January 29. It was wonderful!
Ben Adair—Gander Matthew Cronce - Homer Zuckerman
Megan Cronce - Second Member Abbie Haskell - Third Member
Zoe Haynes - Sheep
Samantha Jex - Martha Arable
Lauren Poosch - Edith Zuckerman
Lilly Porrett - Judge 1
Daniel Saunders - Avery Arable
Kiera Snyder - Spectator 3
Kirsten Sparks—Lurvy/Lori Sylvia Stephens - Fern Arable
Tevin Woodley - Techie
Page 5 NJHS/Sports News
Chris Damon Named 8th Grade Head Football Coach
We would like to welcome Coach Chris Damon as the new 8th Grade Head Football Coach. Mr. Damon has coached for the Port Huron Northern Football program for 12 seasons at both the freshman and varsity level. He has attended many coaching clinics over the years to stay on top of his game and currently stays in contact with the defensive line coach at MSU for the latest coaching information.
Also the head coach of the PHN bowling team, Coach Damon has three state titles under his belt. We are excited to have the high energy and expertise that Coach Damon will bring to the Lumberjack football squad next season. GO Lumberjacks!
NJHS NEWS – JAIL & BAIL
Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 AM
Masonic Temple
967 6th Street
Port Huron
NJHS will be participating in Jail & Bail again this year.
Would greatly appreciate your support in helping us
defend our title.
Last year Fort Gratiot NJHS were the winners of
“The Golden Diaper Award!” We beat out PHN by
just a few dollars, so every penny counts. It is our hope
we can pull it off again.
All NJHS members and all Fort Gratiot students
are encouraged to be a part of this worthy event.
Please see Mrs. Leach or Mrs. Klaas for pledge forms.
Thank you,
NJHS
All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way. -William G. Spady
Check out www.SportsattheFort.com
Page 6 Parent Letter on Rachel’s Challenge
Page 7 Poster for Rachel’s Challenge Meeting
Page 8 Yearbook Order Form