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FMS
Admin Hawk Talk
Welcome To Hawk Talk
Go Hawks!
Upcoming Events
3/5 KSD Combined Band Concert at KHS 7:00 pm
3/7 AVID Field Trip NNU
3/11 Track and Tennis Practice Starts
3/14 Spring Sports Pictures
3/14 Conferences
3/19 8th Grade KHS Registration
3/22 End of Quarter
3/25-3/29 Spring Break - NO School
FMS Track
FMS track season starts March 11. All girls and boys can participate, it is open to all grades 6th, 7th & 8th.
What is needed:
- Physical, completed by a doctor, turned into Mr Jefferies or coach Jordan
- Concussion form completed and turned into Mr Jefferies or coach Jordan
- $50 fee paid to the office.
- running shoes
- shorts, shirt (need to meet the dress code for FMS)
- Layers to keep warm, this is an outside sport and March and early April can be cold
Checking Out To Go Home
Reminder that if a student needs to call a parent because they are sick or need to go home, they must come to the office and use the phone from there. Using their cell phone to make these calls is not allowed and violates our cell phone policy.
Classroom Presentations
Presentations will be happening next week to prepare students to register for classes for the 24/25 school year. Mr. Braly will be hosting presentations for 7th graders, Mrs. Laughlin for 6th graders, and the high school counselors will be on campus Friday, March 8th to meet with all 8th graders.
Dangers of Vaping
This school year, youth vaping is as big an issue as ever, especially given growing mental health challenges among youth. Behind the bright colors and sweet flavors of e-cigarettes are harmful chemicals and nicotine addiction. Learn the essentials for helping kids avoid or quit vaping. The virtual presentation Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024 will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00pm Eastern Time. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand and recognize tobacco industry tactics targeting youth
- Explain the dangers of nicotine e-cigarettes/vapes, non-nicotine vapes, and other new tobacco products
- Know the steps to protect youth and how to advise others to get involved
- Take action in their own communities
If you can't make it, don't worry! They will be offering this presentation throughout the rest of the year on May 12, September 10, and November 19.
Click on the link below to register:
Chromebooks
Please remind your students to charge their Chromebooks at night. We don't have many extra Chromebooks for students to use during the day.
Student Behaviors
We're seeing an increase in student discipline referrals to the office lately. This includes rough-housing, cell phone usage, disrespect toward students and staff members, tardies, and off task behaviors in class. Please remind your student of their academic and social responsibilities in school.
Facts and Snacks
This month's Facts & Snacks event was a hit! Officers from the Ada County Sheriff's Department presented to our students about the Law Enforcement pathway! It was an interactive session that showcased various tools utilized by the department, such as a K9 dog and drones!
College and Career Fair
What a fantastic turnout at the 2nd Annual KSD College & Career Fair! Over 250 students from 5th-12th grade joined us! Huge shout out to our incredible partners - 80 different colleges, businesses, military, and industry leaders - for sharing their insight on education and career paths!!
Need Extra Help With School Work
If you're needing a little extra help with school work we have Tutor.com: https://www.smore.com/dmysx
2024 Washington, D.C. and New York City
Dear FMS AND KMS Parents & Guardians,
My final trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City with students is this Summer! If you have missed all of the meetings to sign up, you still have the opportunity! The trip is open until March 3rd to current 6th through 8th grade students and parents as well. For information, please visit the following website: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2559892AM
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
Mrs. Neva Noe nnoe@kunaschools.org
FMS 7th grade ELA
FMS NJHS Advisor
Scholarship Opportunity for 7th graders
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program—a 5-year, pre-college scholarship—will begin accepting applications on Thursday, February 8!
Below, you'll find program and application information as well as additional resources to share.
The program consists of a 5-year, pre-college scholarship that includes:
- Planning and goal setting
- Funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities
- Annual summer programs
- Peer networking
Application Information
- The application opens on Thursday, February 8, and closes on Thursday, May 9.
- Application components include short-answer/essay questions, parent forms, recommendations, and copies of student report cards.
Additional Resources
More information about the program and eligibility requirements is available in this flyer. Below are links to some additional resources:
- Sign up here for an informational webinar on Wednesday, March 13, at 3:00 pm PT.
- Sign up here for an application workshop on Wednesday, March 20, at 4:00 pm PT. We encourage you to share this link with students, parents, and teachers.
- Young Scholars Program Flyer in multiple languages (located in the “Resources” section toward the bottom of the page)
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation FAQs Page
- Previous Panel Discussion Webinar
Doodle for Google
Doodle for Google is returning for its 16th year! Doodle for Google is an annual contest where students in grades K-12 are invited to express their creativity by creating their very own Google Doodle in response to a prompt.
The winning Doodle will be displayed on the Google homepage for 24 and be awarded a college scholarship.
This year's prompt: My Wish for the next 25 years.
This year's contest was inspired by Google's Google's recent 25th birthday, and to celebrate we are asking students to think like it's a giant blank playground, waiting for their awesome ideas to bring it to life. What cool things could happen--in their neighborhoods, their schools, their whole world? We're excited to see students' ideas of the future, where no dream is too big or too small!
DEADLINE: March 14, 2024. 55 students will be named winners from their state. Four finalist will win a $5,000 scholarship and one winning student will receive:
- A $30,000 college scholarship
- A $50,000 Google for Education technology package for their school
- Their artwork will be place on the Google homepage for a day
- And more!
See the Doodle for Google Website for more information, accepted art mediums, and submission information!
Reminder Student Personal Device Not Allowed During School Day
Non-school issued electronic devices and cell phones will not be allowed at any time during school hours from 7:15 a.m. until the dismissal bell at the end of the day at our middle schools.
Electronic devices will be expected to be turned off and placed in a backpack, cinch sack, bag, or similar item used for storing daily school supplies and equipment.
Use of any electronic device is prohibited in locker rooms, dressing rooms, bathrooms, or other locations that are private in nature. Any unauthorized or inappropriate use of electronic devices may result in the confiscation of the device. The student’s parent or guardian will be notified and can pick up the device in the front office. Continuous violations of this policy may result in a student losing the privilege of having their electronic device(s) at school. KMS/FMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices brought to school.
Students During Games
Free and Reduced Lunch
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