The Firebird Flash
November 19, 2021
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Principal's Update
- Fundraiser Delivery UPDATE
- Book Fair Information
- Purchase your 8th Grade Yearbook Ads
- Girls' Basketball
- Tdap Reminder
- Mark Your Calendar
- PTSA
- Yearbooks
- Purchase Firebird Gear
Updates from our Principal
Greetings Firebird Nation Families -
What an exciting week! The return of Mini Courses was a success! I want to thank all of our teachers for their hard work in planning some awesome courses this year! I also need to thank all of our staff members for their work in organizing permission slips, collecting fees, generating rosters, ensuring proper health information was provided, chaperoning trips, supervising students, etc. Each and every staff member at FMS helped make this a huge success! Way to go team!
The students were AWESOME during mini courses. I received several phone calls from venues complimenting Falcon Middle School for having the absolute BEST students they have ever had at their business. They complimented all of our students for being engaged, respectful, and eager to learn what they were sharing. I also heard from our teachers on how hard our students worked in their courses and the interest they were showing in exploring their interests. WAY TO GO FIREBIRDS! I am very proud of you and how well you represented Firebird Nation!
I also want to extend a huge thank you to our SSN and CSN Special Education programs for putting on a Thanksgiving feast for their families and FMS staff today! I was so impressed. Our students dedicated a lot of time to making a very delicious meal today! Thank you for your Firebird Nation Spirit and bringing community together!
When we return on Monday, November 29th, there will only be three weeks of school left during the 2nd quarter. It will be very important for students to stay on top of their work and grades during this time so that they end the quarter strong. Explore Teachers and Counselors will be working with our 7th and 8th grade students to select their semester long explore classes starting for 3rd quarter when we return. Please note, Friday, December 17th, is a 3-hour early release day for students. Falcon Middle School will dismiss at 12:00pm on this day.
As we close out 2nd quarter and launch 3rd quarter, FMS is pleased to welcome our new Choice and Success Advisor, Deanna Siemsen. Mrs. Siemsen will be working with all of our students on their learner profiles. This is completed from students completing learning styles inventories within a program called YouScience. Students will learn what type of a learner they are, what they need from teachers and peers to best support their learning, and what types of careers they should be looking at for their future. It is an awesome program! Students will populate their learner profile with this information so that teachers can best support their learning styles. Parents will also be able to see these learner profiles and also learn about all of the career options that your students' strengths could have a match with. Overall, this will be a great way for students to learn more about themselves and begin to think about what they might want to do in their future. Be looking for more information on this in the months ahead!
I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy the time with family and friends! We are truly thankful for our Firebird Nation Community and all that we do to best support our students. Thank you for your support in making this the Finest Middle School in the USA. I am truly thankful that I get to work with all of our students, staff, parents, and community! I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Brian Smith
Executive Principal
Falcon Middle School
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Fundraiser Delivery Update
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Purchase your 8th Grade Yearbook Ads
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Girl's Basketball Tryouts
Dates: November 29, 30 and Dec. 1st
Time: 3:15-4:45
Location: Gym
Calling all Girl's Basketball Players:
Use the following link to sign up for Girls Basketball Tryouts. This will allow our coaches to prepare appropriately for tryouts. If you need any support or have any questions, please reach out to either Mrs. Forehand, Athletic Director, or Courtney Thompson, Athletic Department Secretary.
https://forms.gle/dTKiCJiPiiq8kBrX9
Sincerely,
Elena Forehand
Athletic Director - Falcon Middle
eforehand@d49.org
Special Reminder for All Parents:
All students are required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine by the time they enter 6th grade to attend public school.
If your FMS student has not been given a Tdap vaccine dose, please contact your medical provider or local pharmacy to have this administered soon.
If you are unsure if your child needs a Tdap dose, please call the school health office at 719-495-5227.
Thank you!
Mark Your Calendar!
Nov 22 to 26 - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29 - PTSA Meeting at 5:30pm in the FMS Learning Commons
Dec 17 - 3 hour Early Release for Students
Dec 17 - Last Day of 2nd Quarter!
Dec 18 - Jan 5 - Winter Break
Jan 6 - 3rd Quarter begins for Students!
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Please join us on Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Falcon Middle School Learning Commons for our next PTSA meeting! You do not need to be a member to attend! Come find out more about Firebird Nation and the great things happening for our students!
It's not too late to join the Parent Teacher Student Association! Dues are just $8 for the year. You may pay at the office or online at: https://falconmsptsa.memberhub.com/store
If your student is creating an entry for the Reflections program, just a reminder the deadline is Nov. 18. The awards celebration is Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. just before our PTSA meeting in the Learning Commons. Just a reminder, the theme is "I Will Change the World By..." and entries can be dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. I hope to see some great entries from our students!! Contact Karen Hobson (karenhobson@copta.org) for more information.
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8th Grade Ads - 8th Grade Parents may also purchase 8th grade ads for their students using this link.
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Looking for Firebird Gear?
Falcon Middle School
6th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Elena Forehand
7th Grade Assistant Principal: Tim Scheck
8th Grade Assistant Principal: Joy Kovanda
6th Grade Counselor: Lisa Murdock
7th Grade Counselor: Carrie Clay
8th Grade Counselor: Amber Villani
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FMS Office Hours
7:15am-3:30pm
Email: fms@d49.org
Website: https://www.d49.org/fms
Location: 9755 Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO, USA
Phone: 719-495-5232