The Falcon Reporter

Our PTA recently hosted a vibrant and fun-filled event, Paint the Path, to raise funds for our school. This colorful run was a blast for students and teachers alike! Participants ran through a course filled with colorful powder stations, throwing and being showered with vibrant hues. The event was a fantastic way to promote school spirit, exercise, and raise money for important school initiatives. We extend our sincere thanks to all who participated and donated to make this event a success!

In sixth grade ILA, students will begin Unit 2: Natural Allies, where they will read various texts and participate in literature circles that center around our essential question: “How do people and animals relate to each other in significant ways?” Throughout the nine weeks, students will keep track of all of the human/animal interactions and relationships that they read about, and they will use that evidence to create an informational presentation at the end of the nine weeks.

This nine weeks, sixth grade world cultures students will study Latin America's environment and culture, including topics like cultural exchange, deforestation, and economic growth. They'll also explore Europe's physical and human features, government systems, modern culture, and industrialization. Students will also learn about Russia and Eurasia, covering issues like Chernobyl, the shrinking Aral Sea, contemporary culture, and post-Cold War changes.

In sixth grade math, we will convert within the customary measurements and the metric system. We will also introduce geometry to find the area of shapes including parallelograms, rectangles, triangles, and trapezoids. Get ready for an exciting Unit 3!

6th Grade Science will be learning about various forms of energy. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed; however, it can transform from one form to another. Students will also learn about kinetic energy and various forms of potential energy, such as gravitational and chemical. Students will also learn about the nature of forces and how they affect change and stability.

7th graders have been very adventurous this fall! Texas history classes have been traveling back in time to the Spanish Colonial era from 1680-1760 and the Mexican National era. This past week, we traveled to the year 1821; Mexico has won independence from Spain, and Texas is now part of Mexico. Students will be learning about empresarios (such as Stephen F. Austin) who began colonization of Mexican Texas with settlers from the United States in Unit 3.

Our 7th-grade scientists are diving into their Force and Motion unit! Students are exploring the concepts of speed and velocity through hands-on investigations and interpreting distance-time graphs. The unit will wrap up with an exciting study of Newton’s First Law of Motion, where students will apply their learning to understand the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on objects in motion.

Math will be starting the 2nd quarter with equations and inequalities which will complete module 2. Module 2 test will cover percents and equations & inequalities. Then students will dive into linear representations which will finish our 2nd quarter.

In ILA, we are in the midst of Unit 2 and discussing adversity through different people, settings, and time periods. It’s something our students can really relate to right now. Students are writing expository essays about this topic by focusing on writing a thesis that is supported by examples and evidence. Please encourage your student to read outside of class to help expand their expository writing skills and vocabulary--the science proves it makes a huge difference in their academic success!

8th grade ILA focused on our Unit 1 Essential Question: Is it possible to maintain your innocence when facing a challenge? Students examined various texts independently and with peers. They became authors of their unique story, weaving style, syntax, and figurative language to bring their words to life. And #InRealLife they collaborated, communicated, and responded to challenges where they made gains in all areas of literacy. Unit 2 will focus on inquiry-based research and the impact of societal topics. We can't wait to see what they discover!

This nine weeks in math, we'll be tackling the fascinating world of solving linear proportional and non-proportional situations, where numbers and equations come together like puzzle pieces to reveal the secrets behind real-life relationships and scenarios. Get ready for an exciting adventure in mathematics that promises to make problem-solving a family affair!

8th grade History students will continue to practice using evidence to support their assertions as they begin to investigate the road leading to the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

Finally, our 8th grade scientists will examine the impact of Earth's weather systems, uncovering how energy from the Sun, ocean, and atmosphere interact to influence climate and extreme weather events like hurricanes. After Thanksgiving they will explore how energy moves through waves, comparing amplitude, frequency, and wavelength, and learning about real-world applications like radiation therapy and wireless technology. They'll also dive into space, studying the life cycle of stars, classifying galaxies, and investigating scientific theories on the origin of the universe.

It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of the school year is behind us! The school year seems to be flying by. As we move forward, there are so many exciting events for Fowler students on the horizon. We hope that both you and your student will become involved and check out some of the following opportunities.

October 21-25, 2024 – Red Ribbon Week

Monday – “Life is Colorful without Drugs” - Wear Colorful clothes

Tuesday – “Round-up Against Drugs” - Wear western style

Wednesday – “Wear Red Day” - Wear as much red as possible

Thursday – “Peace, Love and Drug Free” - Wear 60’s style clothing

Friday – “Team Up Against Drugs” - Wear team t-shirts/jerseys, jackets, etc.

November 5 - 14, 2024 - Small World Angel Collection through Math classes

Fowler Middle School is participating in a service project to sponsor over 30 “Angels” during this holiday season! “Angels” are less fortunate children in this community.

We are asking for a monetary donation (cash only), and our National Junior Honor Society students will purchase the gifts using the donations.

At each grade level, classes are competing for the opportunity to participate in a Faculty-Student Basketball Competition. The class at each grade level that raises the most money per student for our angels will be able to play a game of basketball against their teachers during the school day in front of the entire school.

Please send your cash donations to school with your child. Your child will take the donation to his/her MATH TEACHER. Please send all monetary gifts (cash only) by Thursday, November 9th.

Thank you in advance for your donation. We are excited about making this project a success!

December 19, 2024 - Faculty/Student Basketball Game

October Word of the Month:

Proactivity - Proactive people don’t accept the world as it is or wait for direction from others to initiate change. Instead, they take matters into their own hands, acting to make the world better for themselves and others. They speak truth to power, take charge to solve problems, and champion new ideas.

November word of the month

Honesty –Honesty is telling the truth even when it’s difficult and saying was is real and true with integrity.

December Word of the Month:

Kindness – A small act of kindness will often have a huge impact on those around you. Pay attention to those around you and look for potential needs, then be creative in offering support and compassion to uplift others.

Dr. Waldrip was here to award Julie with the FISD STANDING OVATION AWARD for her exceptional professionalism and outstanding service to our Fowler community. Julie is such an asset to us here at Fowler, and she is a true joy to work with each day. Julie Brown will be honored at the FISD Standing Ovation banquet later this school year.

The 2023-2024 Fowler Symphony Orchestra, comprised of students from the top band and top orchestra, were selected as a NATIONAL winner of the Mark of Excellence Award.

The Mark of Excellence competition is a recorded competition to recognize some of the best school ensembles in the country; this year's competition received 450 entries from across all categories, and the competition has received entries from 40 states.

The Fall Scholastic Book Fair runs October 21st-25th. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

While we still accept cash, cards, and checks, we would love to encourage you to try eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. If your student’s teacher has sent you a link to their classroom eWallet, please consider donating to build great classroom libraries that help surround your child with books.

If you prefer to shop from home, we also have an Online Book Fair! All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our book fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fowlermiddleschool

Thanks so much for supporting our book fair!

Fowler cheerleaders are having a super fun October by bringing awareness to women’s health!