STUDENTSGet a BELT from Room 137

BEFORE going to class today!

Students - Please check to make sure you have a belt.

After 8:00 A.M. please send students to the main office if

they need a belt.

Today in History

With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth.

Today is Tuesday April 17, 2018

ODD Day

Benjamin Franklin was

born on January 17,

1706 and died on April 17,

1790, at the age of 84.

Hallway Supervision THIS WEEK:Mr. Eller

Mrs. Bowlin

Mrs. Martin

Mr. Brewer & Mr. Zinnen

Mrs. McDonald

Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our

school safe!

Cafeteria Supervision THIS WEEK:

Mrs. Phillips

Mr. Rosenberger

Mrs. Becker

Mrs. Duke

4th Quarter Progress Reports

Teachers - Please submit progress report grades today, by 3 P.M. Remember to make sure the A.P. grades are entered correctly.

The progress reports will be distributed on Thursday.

Spring Pictures at FMSSpring pictures at FMS are scheduled for April 20th. All photos will be taken in the morning before 10:30 A.M. Having your photo taken is optional. All students that have their photo taken will be given a proof in a couple weeks. This will also be a district 186 dress code day. Students will be able to wear clothes that fit into district #186 dress code.

To order photos online visit the FMS website a week

after photos. A link will be available.

Spring Dance 2018

FMS is hosting a spring dance this

Friday from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. Activity

buses will run after the dance!

Fire Drill TodayDuring 2nd hour today, FMS will have a practice fire drill. Teachers should: ● Check on posted map where the class should move to. ● Make sure your “To Go Bag” is ready with all important information. ● Turn off classroom lights. ● Shut the classroom door, but do not lock it. ● Make sure all door stops are out of the hallway.

Student should:

● Follow the instructions of the classroom teacher. ● Do not run outside, stay behind your teacher so they can guide your class. ● When outside, make sure you are paying attention to your teacher and stay with

your class.

8th Grade Beta Club Meeting

There will be a 8th grade Beta Club meeting this Thursday in the cafeteria after announcements. Remember 8th graders, 20 service hour sheets are due by the 20th, unless you are working the scholastic bowl tournament this week.

Most members have their hours completed.

Congratulations!

8th Grade Beta MembersThese students need to report to the cafeteria right after announcements.

Anna B. Maryum A. Sydney S. Jonathon S. Jack C. Emma Z. Moriah C. Brooklyn T. Sam Y.

Kai D. Mickele H. Abby Clayton K. Maddie K. Lia F. Ava U. Aniya J. Melanie K. Chase G.

TEA NewsAll present and past TEA members need to come to Mrs. Durr’s room after announcments for a quick meeting.

Beta Club Initiation

All beta club members are reminded that the initiation ceremony is April 23rd, starting at 6:30 P.M. We are asking all members to be at FMS by 6:15. 7th graders report to room 105 and 8th graders to room 110.

Students should dress nicely.

Prefer : Boys - collared shirt and slacks - no hoodies/t-shirts

Girls: nice dress/slacks/skirt - at appropriate level - no high heels

NO GUM!

Garden Club Meeting The garden club will be meeting next Wednesday till 4 P.M. Make sure you

report to the cafeteria after school on Wednesday and wait till Mrs. Bowlin’s meeting is over.

Attention all 2018-2019 WEB Leaders:All New 2018-2019 WEB Leader have REQUIRED dates of training they must attend:

★ WEB PLAY DATE (This is a preview to the training dates in August.) - Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 2:30-5:00 p.m.

★ Required WEB Training Dates - August 8 & 9, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All WEB Leaders must attend to be a WEB Leader. See Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Shaw for any questions.

This Week - Scholastic BowlTuesday: Scholastic Bowl match vs Jacksonville and Macomb at Jacksonville.Bus leaves at 3:15. First match at 4:00. This is a match for Team A and Team B

Wednesday: Practice for 6th grade only.

Thursday: Home meet vs. LMS. The meet starts at 4:00. Practice from 2:30-4:00All members of the team can attend the practice. This is anotherTeam A and Team B match.

Friday: No practice as we have to prepare for the FMS tournament on Saturday

Saturday: 3rd Annual April FMS Tournament. Students attending the tournamenthave to be at FMS by 8:30. The first match starts at 9:00. Lunch will be around 12:45.Awards ceremony around 4:30. This is an 18 team tournament with nine roundsof questions.

MISCELLANEOUS (Movies)This popular entertainer started his career as a rapper along his musical partner DJ Jazzy Jeff. He went on to release five albums before embarking on a career in television and film. What is the name of this celebrity who starred as the title character in the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and in such films as Men in Black, I Am Legend, and Hancock?

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day

The answer will be found on the slide after DRESS CODE CHECK!

The Math Problem of the Day

The first 3 students who work out the problem on paper and answer it correctly will earn a delicious treat from Mr. Knoepfle (Room 231)

Tuesday - Pleasant Plains Relays: Only students participating in the relays on Tuesday will ride the bus and wear uniforms. Wednesday - FMS Meet At Southeast Track All students will be participating in meet on Wednesday. All participants will ride the bus and wear uniforms. Thursday - Practice after school Friday - No Practice Washington Warrior Invite: Saturday, April 21 Track meet starts at 9:30 At Southeast. Students are to ARRIVE at Southeast at 8:30. All students are responsible for their own transportation. If there are any questions, please ask one of the FMS coaches!

Track & Field Team Info:

There will be 2 open gyms for any 6th grade boys who are interested in trying out for basketball in 7th grade:

April 19 & April 26 from 6:30-7:30

Boys should show up ready to play at 6:30, no earlier, and should be picked up promptly at 7:30.

These open gym nights will be run by Coach Gorens.

See Ms. Greco if you have any questions.

The AP penny cans were in the lobby this morning and will be there every morning till

April 27th. Please drop your money in the can with your AP teacher’s name on it. Prizes

awarded for the winning APs!Let’s do our part in helping return the Abraham

Lincoln document to Springfield!

3rd Quarter Honor Roll RewardsThe 3rd quarter honor roll reward will be distributed at lunch Thursday (4-19)... ICE CREAM!!

Students that made 3rd quarter honor roll will receive a coupon to redeem for the ice cream.

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM!

BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS --

● Attention band members going to All-City rehearsal tomorrow. You are to be on the bus at 10:45. All of you will be eating on the 8th grade lunch shift at 10:22 (that is the beginning of third hour for 6th and 7th graders). If you have a sack lunch come eat in the hall outside the band room. You do not need your folding music stand for this last rehearsal.

● Attention all band members in 6th Advanced, 7th grade, and 8th grade – The tour form is due today. For tour on Thursday you do need your folding music stand. Come to school in “Concert Dress,” black and white. You will be attending Advisory class as normal - then come directly to the band room at 8:30. Please have all instruments, music, and music stand with you already. Please bring a sack lunch or money for food at White Oaks Mall food court.

● 6th Grade Beginning lunch band is cancelled for this Thursday. ● Attention FMS All-Star Band, we are going to have an after school rehearsal on

Thursday, April 26, from 2:30-4:00. Please communicate with Mr. Keys ahead of time if you have a conflict.

What’s for LUNCH?

Tomorrow’s Menu: 4/18*Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta Bun

*Corn Dog

Sweet Potato Crosstrax

*Everyday selections *Assorted cold

sandwiches and wraps, Chef salads, fresh

fruit, and vegetable plates

***Menu is

subject to change!

***Today’s Menu: 4/17* Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread

*Chicken Strips w/Garlic Bread

Broccoli w/Cheese

Weather Forecast:

4/17 Raven George

4/17 Nevaeh Austin

4/17 Zephyr Nation-Davis

4/17 Mrs. Lamb

As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of

silence...

I pledge allegiance to the

Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and

justice for all.

TEACHERS PLEASE HAVE YOUR A.P. STUDENTS

REMAIN STANDING FOR A DRESS CODE CHECK! Remember...

BLACK JEANS are only allowed on Fridays!

LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED.

Shorts must be proper length and color.

If a belt is needed, please head down to the main office.

Students are you …

… wearing a belt? If not, ask your teacher to go to the main office to get a belt.

… keeping your shirt tucked in all the way around?

… wearing correct FMS dress code attire?

Remember to stay in dress code all day!

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day!MISCELLANEOUS (Movies)This popular entertainer started his career as a rapper along his musical partner DJ Jazzy Jeff. He went on to release five albums before embarking on a career in television and film. What is the name of this celebrity who starred as the title character in the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and in such films as Men in Black, I Am Legend, and Hancock?

ANSWER: Will Smith

Franklin Middle SchoolHave a great day and

remember...

It is all about Choices!

Read, Write and Respond

at Franklin Middle School;

it’s our focus!