FCMS EXPRESS

As we move into the winter months, I’m excited to see our students continue to excel both in the

classroom as well as in extracurricular events. This has been a busy and productive time for our

students, teachers, and staff, and I’m incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication displayed

by everyone.

I’d like to take this opportunity to remind families of the importance of open communication. If

you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of

our staff. Your involvement in your child’s education is essential to their success, and together

we can continue to create a positive and enriching experience for all our students.

School Policies & Reminders

Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to be present and on time. School hours are from 8:20am to

3:20pm. If your child will be absent, please notify the school office by phone at 765-

647-6040 and speak with our attendance person, Mrs. Edwards.

Cold Weather Gear:

As temperatures drop, please remember to send your child with appropriate winter clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves. We want to ensure all our students stay warm during outdoor activities.

Emergency Procedures:

In case of emergencies, the school follows established ALICE safety protocols for student safety. Please click on this safety link for details ALICE Safety Protocol https://bit.ly/4gysDiH. Parents will be notified via parent/guardian emails and/or text message for school emergencies. Make sure your information is updated on our Power School parent contact information. Contact Mrs. Gillman in the main office for any updates to parents contact information.

Flu Season:

With flu season in full swing, please remind students to wash their hands frequently and stay home if they are feeling unwell. Together, we can help reduce the spread of illness.

Lost and Found:

Our lost and found pile is getting very large. If your child has lost some type of clothing, book bag or supplies, then there is a good chance it may be in the on the lost and found table in the cafeteria. Items left over the holiday break will be given to charity organizations.

I encourage everyone to stay engaged and participate as we continue to make our school a place

of growth, learning, and community. Thank you for your ongoing support. I look forward to

seeing all the incredible things our students will accomplish in the months ahead here at FCMS.

Congratulations to our “Teachers of the Month” for their outstanding efforts in making FCMS a great place to be. Our teachers of the month for November were nominated by our students and they are Mrs. Baker and Mr. Ebrens. They continue to make decisions based on what is best for their students. Overall, we are blessed to have such kind and caring students and staff and I am excited to see what next semester holds for us all.

December

• 5th - FCMS & FCHS Band Concert @FCHS 7:00

• 5th - Little Caesar fundraiser order pick up 2:00-5:00

• 11th - Early Dismissal, PLC

• 11th - Academic Team Meet @ 3:30 in FCMS Library

• 12th - Choir Christmas Concert @FCHS 7:00

• 20th - "Wildcat Work Ethic" Incentive Day

• 20th - End of Second Grading Period Q2

• 20th - End of First Semester

• 23rd-January 3 - Holiday Break, no school

Monday December 2nd

5/6th grade basketball vs. Union County 5:30-HOME

7/8th grade basketball @ Union County 6:00-AWAY

Tuesday December 3rd

5/6th grade basketball @ St. Michael 5:30-AWAY

7/8th grade basketball vs. Jac-Cen-Del 6:00-HOME

Thursday December 5th

5/6th grade basketball @ St. Nicholas 6:00-AWAY

7/8th grade basketball vs. St. Louis 6:00-HOME

On Monday, Mrs. Osborne's Applied Skills class enjoyed a field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo.

Mrs. Dorrel's Journalism class surveyed 100 people to answer 2 popular Thanksgiving questions. With Sweet vs. Savory, sweet won with 57%. With Apple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie, pumpkin was the winner 65% of the votes.

The sixth grade band members completed their first playing test and celebrated with some Thanksgiving Pie!

Seven FCMS band students were selected to perform with the All-Region Honor Band in Greensburg. The honor band students selected were 7th graders: Lilliana B, Mackenzie E, and Sierra D, and 8th graders: Emmalee P, Aylah T, Cianna B, and Matti B. The honor band rehearsed for two days and performed with a guest conductor in concert at Greensburg High School.

Intro to Construction Students competed in the 2024 Construction Olympics. Events included Hand sawing, Measuring/Layout, Nail Driving, Hand Drilling and Screwdriving.

In FACS as we have been perfecting our measuring and cooking skills. We have really enjoyed making pumpkin pancakes almost as much as we all enjoy eating them. Flipping pancakes at just the right time takes a little practice. It was great to have Mrs. Reuss give a helping hand in this area. The students enjoyed having her in our classroom for some hands-on experiences.

The FCMS cross country team was invited to the high school cross country end-of-the-season banquet at Third Place. Awards were given for boys and girls Most Valuable Runners, Wildcat Spirit, and Most Improved. For the girls, Jovi Graf won Most Valuable Runner, Stella Bruns won Wildcat Spirit, and Charlie Rains won Most Improved. For the boys, both Easton Hoog and Garrett Walsh won Most Valuable Runner, Jeffrey Wernke won Wildcat Spirit, and Kaleb Kramer won most-improved. It was a fun night with good food and good company.

Winner, winner, turkey dinner! Congratulations to Jayden Clark, 6th grade. Jayden's name was drawn at random from all entries and correctly answered all 15 Thanksgiving-related questions in Mrs. Edwards' latest quiz contest. Jayden won a $25 Amazon gift certificate. A new contest will be coming in December.

All concerts are free, however donations at admission are accepted and appreciated.

The next Wildcat Work Ethic Incentive day is December 20th.