French Prairie MS Newsletter
August 2024
Hello French Prairie Parents and Families!
I am so excited to start the new school year as Principal of French Prairie Middle School. We have been working hard this summer to prepare for the coming 2024-25 school year! We are taking critical inventory of our systems and finding ways for families to become more involved in our school community.
Although there has be great care not to change the things that make French Prairie Middle School what it is, there has also been great care to honor the feedback and guidance provided by staff, families, and students about what would make FPMS an even better place to learn and grow.
Our school has gotten a small facelift with new carpet and painted trim in the hallways and new paint and floor in the gym. As we move into the school year, focusing on positive culture and climate will be at the forefront of what we do. We want FPMS to feel welcoming and safe for all who enter.
There will be new ways for parents and community partners to engage and become more involved. There will be new ways for student voice to be heard and honored in the school. We are also working hard to add clarity to our expectations and systems of support for all students. As we begin the school year in a few weeks, you can expect that there will be transparency in the work that we are doing as a school to create conditions for success for all students.
As the new Principal at FPMS, I promise to lead the school in ways that honor our district Mission, Vision, and Values. You can expect a monthly newsletter that highlights the great work that French Prairie Staff and Students are engaged in. You can also expect updates on the School Improvement Goals so you can monitor our efforts towards what the school and community have identified as areas of improvement.
I look forward to the many opportunities to engage with you and learn more about how we can make FPMS the best learning space possible.
Dr. Pam Lybarger
Principal, French Prairie Middle School
Reading
29.1% of students met or exceeded Reading growth goals in English and 9.2% in Spanish. We will be focusing on reading with interventions and extensions for all students this year.
Attendance
Attendance Matters! Regular attendance is critically important. We need every student in school every day. Data indicates that FPMS had 55% of our students attending school regularly during the 2023-24 school year. That means that 45% of our students were considered chronically absent last year.
School Supplies
To start the school year, we will be providing basic school supplies for your student. They will have a 3 ring binder, dividers, paper, and pencil pouch with pens and pencils. We will also have school supplies in classrooms for group use. If your student prefers specific brands or items OR if they lose or need replacements, please provide those items for your student. All backpacks will be left in lockers during the day.
