
Field Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
January 17, 2025
1379 Saxe Road • Mogadore • Ohio • 44260 (T) 330-673-4176 • (F) 330-673-5024
Middle School Calendar
1/20 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
1/23 - Report Cards Distributed - Please see the update below
2/4 - PTA Meeting
2/6 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Please see below)
2/11 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Please see below)
2/12 - Falcon Family Game Night
2/13 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development
2/14 - NO SCHOOL - Comp Day
2-17 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
Cafeteria Menu
1/20 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
1/21 - Chicken Nuggets/Muffins or Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
1/22 - School Pepperoni/Cheese Pizza or Sub Sandwich
1/23 - Toasted Cheese Sandwich or Cheeseburger
1/24 - French Toast Sticks or Pulled Pork Sandwich
Report Cards
Due to the recent calamity day, report cards will be delayed. They will not be distributed on January 23 as listed in the calendar. We apologize for the delay. We will send notification once we know the new date of distribution. Thank you for your understanding.
Second Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences for the second semester will be held on Thursday February 6th and Tuesday,February 11th from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Families may sign up for in-person or phone conferences. Group conference time slots are reserved for parents whose students have pressing academic concerns in multiple classes. Links to schedule your conferences were sent out via ParentSquare this week or they can also be scheduled by clicking the link below.
🌨️ School Closing Updates 🌨️
To receive our school closing notifications, please make sure you registered with ParentSquare and have downloaded the app to your devices. See below for instructions on downloading.
8th Grade RSVP
Last week, 8th-grade students brought home letters about the Responsible Social Values Program (RSVP). This program will be Tuesday, January 21 through Thursday, January 23. Please take a moment to review the letter, and if a response is required, ensure it is returned to your student's social studies teacher by January 21.
Upcoming Testing📝
MAP Assessment
During the next few weeks, students will participate in the winter MAP assessment to teachers can evaluate their growth since the fall. The math MAP assessment will take place in their math class on January 23 and 24, while the ELA MAP assessment is scheduled for January 27 and 28 during their English class.
IAAT Assessment
In addition, all 7th-grade students will take the IAAT (Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test), a part of the IOWA assessment series, on January 29 in their math class. The IAAT is designed to measure students’ math skills and readiness for Algebra 1, helping teachers and counselors place students in the appropriate high school math courses. To prepare, students will complete a practice assessment on January 28.
If additional calamity days occur next week, the testing schedule will be adjusted accordingly, and a notification will be sent out.
Quarter 2 Incentive
FMS students participated in the second Incentive Afternoon of the year last week. This event is intended to recognize and celebrate the positive behavior our students display each day. This quarter, students focused on being RESPECTFUL as part of the school's PBIS initiative. Activities included dodgeball, video games, movies, and various crafts. FMS teachers and staff members planned and organized each activity making for a fun day for all.
7th and 8th Grade Winter Formal
Field Middle School hosted its first-ever Winter Formal on January 11, 2025, and it was a night to remember for seventh and eighth-grade students. The event featured an array of delicious snacks, stunning decorations, glowing light-up glasses, an exciting photo booth, and lively dance music that kept the energy high throughout the evening!
Lost and Found
If your student is missing items, please have them check the office as soon as possible. We currently have quite a few items waiting to be found including: electronics, school supplies, water bottles, clothing, blankets and much more. Please consider putting your student's name on water bottles, pencil pouches, lunch boxes, etc., so that we can return them when found.
Items are pictured on our slideshow around the building and will be placed out for conferences to check. Any unclaimed items after Parent-Teacher conferences on February 11th will be donated.
Click the link below to see the items we currently have.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1muaaoaujJ-scYJvSPCmvQeP-hXmZPq9O/view?usp=sharingAttention 8th Grade Parents and Guardians!
All 8th grade students received information about Field Middle School's trip to Washington D.C. on Monday, September, 30th. If you didn't receive this information, please click on the links below. The first payment was due to Nowak Tours on October, 18th. Directions on how to create a Nowak Tours online account are found in the attached registration packet. The second payment of $196 is due on January 24, 2025. The parent informational meeting/medication drop off is scheduled for May 8th at 6 p.m.
Baseball & Softball Sign-ups
Brimfield
Registration will close in February or as rosters fill.
Field Youth Soccer Sign-ups
Registration will close February 19, 2025.
Click on the link or photo below to register.
🎮✨Get ready for Field Middle School’s 3rd Annual Falcon Family Game Night! 🎉
📆When: February 12th
⏰Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
📍Where: Field Middle School (1379 Saxe Road, Mogadore, OH)
🎤Karaoke
🎨Face Painting & Henna
🎮Akron University eSports Team
🥽VR Games
🧠Trivia
📸Photobooths
🎨Art Show
🎁Bingo & Prizes
🎯Giant Games
AND SO MUCH MORE!!
🍧 Kona Ice and Travlin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will also be there! ☕
Don’t miss this FREE family event with thousands of dollars in prizes! 🏆🏅
We’ll see you there! 🚀
📚💡 Problem-Solving in Action! 💡📚
Our 6th graders in Tech Today have been mastering the Problem-Solving Process all semester, learning to Define, Prepare, Try, and Reflect to tackle challenges in school, life, and computer science.
To put their skills to the test, students faced an exciting challenge: they needed to build a table out of just 30 sheets of newspaper and tape! The goal? Create the strongest table possible.
The results were incredible, with some tables holding up to 28 books! It’s amazing to see their creativity, teamwork, and resilience in action.
Way to go, 6th graders! The future of innovation is in good hands.
#TechToday #ProblemSolvers #STEMChallenge #FutureInnovators #WeAreField
News from the Big Red Community Foundation 📢
Please visit the link below for the current Big Red Newsletter. You can also visit their website to join their mailing list, and see more community information! 💗🤍🖤
https://mailchi.mp/174970257755/big-red-community-foundation-newsletter-12707390?e=9ca6ce6793
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help the families in need within the Falcon Community, please join one or both of these groups.
These groups focus on FIELD LOCAL students and their families. You can follow our Food Drives, Clothing Drives, requests made, everything pertaining to helping our students that need help the most.
Falcon Family Closet - https://www.facebook.com/groups/falconfamilycloset
neighborhood bridges Field Local - https://www.facebook.com/neighborhoodbridgesfieldlocal
Field Middle School PTA
Please consider becoming a member of the PTA. Use the link below to purchase your annual membership. The cost is $8 for the school year. Class 2029, 2030, and 2031 t-shirts are now on sale. The cost is $10 and you can purchase by using the link below or stopping by the school office.
The next meeting is Tuesday, February 4th.
Substitutes Needed!
We are now hiring classified substitute workers for various roles, including Playground Monitors, Educational Aides, Cafeteria Workers, Secretarial Staff, Custodial Staff, Bus Aides, and Bus Drivers. A current BCI & FBI background check is required before applying for any substitute position. Some positions may also require an aide permit, which the Administration Office can help you obtain. You have the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, and you'll be on call to cover for regular employees. For more details or assistance with the application process, please contact Bev Bable at the Administration Office-beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org.
My Child is Not Feeling Well. Should I Send Him/Her To School?
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this newsletter finds you and your family in good health. As we navigate through the school year, it's essential to address the well-being of our students, especially when it comes to their health. Here's a guide with some resources to help you make informed decisions about when to send your child to school and where to go for quick care.
When to keep your child home from school:
- Fever: Keep your child home if they have a fever of 100.4°F or higher. Wait until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medications.
- Symptoms: Consider the severity of symptoms. If your child experiences persistent coughing, extreme fatigue, or difficulty breathing, it's best to keep them home until these symptoms improve.
- Contagious Period: Ensure your child is no longer contagious before sending them back to school to prevent the spread of illness.
- Notification: Inform the school as soon as possible if your child is unwell.
Quick Care: Urgent Care or ER? Where to Go?
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging. Please see the attached document below titled "Quick Care, Urgent Care, or ER: Where to Go?" It offers valuable information to help you determine the appropriate care for your child's needs.
Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
In these times, distinguishing between symptoms can be tricky. Please click on the document below or visit our website for guidance on identifying whether your child is experiencing a cold, the flu, or symptoms associated with COVID-19.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Flu season is upon us and being informed is the first step in prevention and care. Check out the guide below on dealing with the flu and keeping your child healthy. We encourage you to explore these resources on our website for detailed information on these crucial topics.
Your child's health is of the utmost importance to us, and together, we can create a safe and nurturing environment for all. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to the school nurse or administrative staff.
We here at FMS are wishing you and your family continued health and well-being.
Attention Sixth Grade Parents
This letter is to inform you of the immunization requirements for (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis), as a booster to the initial series of required doses. Ohio is requiring the Tdap vaccine, as opposed to Td, to protect against Pertussis (whooping cough). In addition to the Tdap, your child is also required to receive the Meningococcal vaccine prior to the entry into Grade 7. The Meningococcal vaccine prevents bacteria that is commonly spread from person to person, especially in teens and young adults. These bacteria can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the fluid and lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord; it can also enter the bloodstream, causing sepsis. Please contact your health care provider to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccines your child will need for the next year. For a complete list of immunization requirements for school-age children in the State of Ohio, please go to: www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/dis/Immunization/imunchsc.aspx REQUIRED 7th Grade shots (2 shots): · Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) · Meningococcal vaccine
Taylor Uhalley, BSN, RN Fax number: District School Nurse (330)673-5024
Engineer Girl 2025 Writing Contest
Students in grades 3-8 can write a piece describing a common object you would make "smart". Describe what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. All entries are due February 1, 2025.
Prizes
Winners in each grade category will receive the prizes listed below:
First-place winners will be awarded $1,000.
Second-place entries will be awarded $750.
Third-place entries will be awarded $500.
Winning entries, along with honorable mention entries, will be published on the EngineerGirl website. Please contact Mrs. Goldman with any questions.
Please click on the picture above to see the January 2025 newsletter. 🌳
"The time is always right to do what is right." -MLK
Important Contact Information and Resources
Field Middle School
1379 Saxe Road
Mogadore, OH 44260
Principal: Nicole Kosewick
Assistant Principal: Ashley Mauger
Important Numbers:
Main Office: 330-673-4176
Fax: 330-673-5024
Office hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
School hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Staff Directory:
https://www.fieldlocalschools.org/fms/parents-students/staff-directory
Free & Reduced Lunch Portal:
https://payschoolscentral.com/
PaySchools Central:
https://payschoolscentral.com/
ProgressBook Grade Viewer:
Final Forms: