Fredericktown Middle School
November 3, 2023
Veterans Day
All Veterans are invited to Fredericktown on Friday, November 10th at 8:30 am for donuts and coffee. We will have an assembly at 9:00 am.
8th Grade Washington DC Trip - Reserve your spot now
We have over the number needed to make the trip happen. If you have not done so already, you can submit your initial deposit to reserve your spot.
We are excited to bring back the Washington DC trip to the 8th grade. This is an optional trip for students. It will be a great learning experience along with creating exciting memories together.
Dates: April 28-30
The link below explains how to pay and about your initial deposit.
October PBIS Students of the Month
COSI Field Trip - 6th Grade
Cost: $10
November 17th - 6th Grade
Students should have brought information home from their teachers.
Important Dates
November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th - Fall Drama Club Performance
November 8th - Blood Drive at the HS/MS
November 10th, 11th, & 12th - Marching Band Varsity Show
November 15th - 8th Grade trip to Knox County Career Center
November 22nd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break
6th Grade Social Studies
Students are learning about the different forms of government.
6th Grade Science
Students are learning about different types of soil and which is the best kind for plant growth. We will spend all of November learning about cells and completing research papers with Mrs. Sherman.
6th Grade English
7th Grade Science
Students are learning about compounds and molecules. Our next unit is all about energy!
7th Grade Math
Students will be working on their nine week project. It is a real-life simulation where students will chose a job, a mode of transportation, housing, and keep a log of expenditures and income. We will continue to study positive and negative numbers, then move into algebra standards.
7th Grade Social Studies
The students are in the middle of learning about Ancient Rome. This past week they created skits about famous people and next we will learn about some of their achievements.
7th Grade English
Students are working on research writing. They are researching different holidays and sharing their findings with the class. There may be some yummy treats included!
8th Grade Science
Students are beginning to learn about magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces.
Project Lead the Way
Students are working on creating a prototype of a toy specifically designed for a child with CP that is universal for all children. Each group was given a different child profile so each group's design is unique. They will also be modeling it in Tinkercad.
Digital Literacy
Students are learning to keyboard by touch. If your student is practicing at home, be sure they are using correct finger placement.
Choir
All choir students will participate in the November 19th Veterans Day assembly during the school day. Students should wear choir shirts and nice jeans. The Middle School Band and Choir concerts will take place the evening of December 5th. Email Mrs. Dearth at kdearth@fredschools.com if you have not been receiving choir updates.
7th Grade Volleyball - KMAC Champions
The 7th grade volleyball team capped of their season with a KMAC Championship. The 8th grade battled all year and continued to get better every match.
Cross Country - Boys KMAC Champions,
The MS Freddies are continuing the strong tradition of Cross Country success at Fredericktown. The boys were KMAC Champions and the girls finished in 3rd.
MS Football
Finished up their season with a big win at Centerburg. The 7th grade was able to play a final game against Hillsdale and came up just short. The future is bright for Freddie football.
School Nurse News
For those needing immunizations. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm at the Knox County Community Health Center, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon OH 43050
Call 740.399.8008
Required immunizations for Middle/High School:
Tdap/Td: Grade 7-12 One dose of Tdap vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday.
MCV4 (Meningococcal): Grade 7 One dose of meningococcal vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday.
Grade 12: Two doses of MCV4. Second dose on or after age 16 years. If the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required.
If you choose to not have your child vaccinated, an exemption form needs to be filled out and turned in to the office.
Attention parents/guardians. We are seeing head lice at several different grade levels within the school. Please help us out by checking your student's hair, and doing the appropriate treatment measures if lice or nits are found. The video link is from the American Academy of Dermatology. It is a YouTube video that provides direction/instruction on how to assess and treat lice.
Some of the biggest takeaways*
Only use ONE product at a time
Don't wash your hair for 2 days after applying the lice shampoo
Vacuuming furniture, beds, carpet, vehicle upholstery. Throw the vacuum bag away in the outside trash or empty the vacuum canister outside in the trash and clean particles out of the canister.
We thank you for providing assistance with this matter.
Counselor/Social Worker Update
As we close out Bullying Prevention Month, the Pupil Services team would like to share some tips and reminders to help every student feel safe at school.
Supporting Our Freddies
Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. We encourage everyone to actively participate in creating a nurturing environment that promotes open communication, empathy, and understanding. If you know a student who may need support, or if you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our social workers or school counselors. Working together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of our students.
Hannah Art, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Cindy Truex, Social Worker
740-694-2781 ext. 3412
Karen Barta, HS/MS School Counselor
740-694-2726 ext 3411
Melissa White, Elementary School Counselor
740-694-2781 ext. 3410
End of Quarter 1 PBIS Fun
Student Council Speeches
Congratulations to the 2023-24 FMS Student Council.
President: Ky Whitmyre
Vice President: Nola Watkins
Secretary: Alessandra Sekavec
Treasurer: Cora Frye
6th grade reps: Cooper Graham and Carson Sanchez
7th grade reps: Amaiyah Smith and Madalyn Brown
8th grade reps: Patrick McGuckin and Mason Holley
MS Golf
Middle School Yearbook
We will have a Middle School yearbook this year for students. You can purchase them throughout the year at the link below. They will be delivered in May before the students leave for the summer.