Field Middle School

Weekly Newsletter

January 10, 2025

1379 Saxe Road • Mogadore • Ohio • 44260 (T) 330-673-4176 • (F) 330-673-5024

Middle School Calendar

1/11 - 7th & 8th Grade Winter Formal Dance

1/16 - End of Second Grading Period

1/17 - NO SCHOOL - Records Day

1/20 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day

1/23 - Report Cards Distributed

2/3 - PTA Meeting

2/6 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Please see below)

2/11 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Please see below)

2/12 - Falcon Family Game Night

Cafeteria Menu

1/13 - Chili/Cornbread or Quesadilla

1/14 - Macaroni and Cheese or Cheeseburger

1/15 - School Pepperoni/Cheese Pizza or Sub Sandwich

1/16 - Fiestada or Sloppy Joe Sandwich

1/17 - NO SCHOOL

Second Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences for the second semester will be held on Thursday February 6th and Tuesday February 11th from 4:00-7:30pm. Links to schedule your conferences will be sent out next week via ParentSquare.

🌨️ 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

This 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.

Teacher Appreciation Night

The Field 8th grade girls basketball team hosted their Teacher Appreciation Game on Tuesday.

Each player invited a teacher who has made a positive impact on their lives to our game. The players wrote a letter to their selected teacher and also shared in a special recognition event before the start of the game.

Teachers who were invited, along with the student-athlete who invited them were:

• Miss Bellian, Brimfield Elementary 3rd grade (Piper Einsenman and Jossley Watts-Papczun)

• Mrs. Grant, Middle School Technology (Sydney Amos)

• Mrs. Downing, Middle School Choir (Lexi Eader)

• Mrs. Putnam, Middle School ELA (Alison Church)

• Mrs. Dempsey, Suffield Elementary 4th grade (Emma Knapp)

• Mrs. Combs, Middle School Math (Brooklyn Hermann)

• Mr. Fairchild, Suffield Elementary 3rd grade (Sophia Confer and Paige Eldreth)

• Mrs. Wilson, Suffield Elementary PE (Ryann Huddleston)

• Mrs. Estell, Suffield Elementary Music (Ava Mondello)

6th Grade Engineering Challenge 🔬

Students in Mrs. Goodwill's class took on a stem engineering challenge to build the tallest tower using just toothpicks and gumdrops. Creativity and teamwork were on full display. Fun was had by all! 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬

Attention 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.

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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.

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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

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.

Registration Deadline is January 31st

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.

🎮✨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! 🚀

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 Monday February 3rd.

https://ptafieldmiddleschool.givebacks.com/

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.

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/b0ba50d349ed/big-red-community-foundation-newsletter-12706305?e=9ca6ce6793

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