The Arrow

WELCOME to our Newsletter!

As we move into May, we begin preparing for the end of our school year. We will soon be saying farewell to our 8th grade students and preparing for our summer duties. Thank you for all you have done this school year! We appreciate all of you!

Take a look down below at the calendar for dates to be ready for!

The Arrow is a great resource to find important highlights and information related to FIS students and our school community. The Arrow provides direction and insight on the actions FIS takes to Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Smart, Be Ready and Be Connected!!

Thank you to all students wearing their ID proudly each day! We appreciate you! Students should be wearing their ID upon entry to the school. If they have lost their ID they are able to purchase one.

What is Integrity?

Integrity is the ability and willingness to live with honesty and excellence. People who act with integrity make a choice to do the right thing, no matter who is watching. Integrity is the foundation on which we build relationships and trust.

Why Focus on Integrity?

• Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
• Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
• Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.

Integrity In Action

• Acknowledge and affirm acts with integrity. Publicly praise students who model acts of integrity such as honesty and honor. Encourage students to identify classmates who show integrity.
• Use scenarios and role play. Challenge students with real-life scenarios and situations that allow them to reflect, discuss, and choose the best next step or action.
• Create a culture of accountability. Invite students to give you feedback. Ask students to rate the class based on your Social Contract. Empower students with choice-based consequences.

• Thursday, May 15, 2024 -- Final Band Concert
• @FIS
• 5:30 - 8:00 PM
• Thursday, May 16, 2024 -- NJHS induction ceremony
• @ FIS Gym
• 4:45 PM

• Thursday, May 16, 2024 -- Soccer
• vs. Clute
• Boys @ FIS
• 7th - 5:30 PM
• 8th - 6:45 PM
• Girls @ Clute Intermediate
• 7th -- 5:30 PM
• 8th -- 6:45 PM
• May 16th & 17th - Chromebook Collection (Turn-in) during Reading class
• Friday, May 17, 2024 -- Band Trip
• 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
• Friday, May 17, 2024 -- 8th Grade Dance
• 5:00 -8:00 PM
• @FIS -- Drop off @ far Cafeteria Doors
• Theme: "A Wild West Night"
• Must be in dress code/school appropriate
• Cost to enter
• $5 at the door on day of event.
• $3 pre-sale (starts week of events
• Saturday, May 18, 2024 -- Tennis Conference
• @ Angleton HS
• 9:00 AM
• Monday, May 20, 2024 -- Future Redskins Tour
• 5:30 - 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -- PBIS Basketball Fundraiser
• Students VS. Staff Game
• Students only
• Thursday, May 23, 2024 -- End of Year Celebration

• Friday, May 30, 2024 -- Report Cards

These ladies are invaluable to FIS. We love them and appreciate everything they do for us!

We love our Lunch Heroes! We appreciate all you do for FIS Staff and Students!

Thank you, Ms. Alicia Johnson for everything you do! We appreciate your effort and support!

May 6-10, 2024 brought in Teacher Appreciation week. FIS is happy to provide our teachers with some top notch gifts. You are valued and we appreciate you! Thank you Teachers, for all you do.

Exciting summer reading news! This summer we will be having a reading challenge in Beanstack! You have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes such as a bluetooth speaker, bluetooth earbuds, a wooden chess set and much, much more. You must complete the fun activities in order to earn digital tickets for the prizes.
I can't wait to see everyone having fun reading and participating.

¡Emocionantes noticias de lectura del verano! ¡Este verano tendremos un desafío de lectura en Beanstack! Tienes la oportunidad de ganar premios fabulosos como un altavoz bluetooth, auriculares bluetooth, un juego de ajedrez de madera y mucho, mucho más. Debes completar las actividades divertidas para poder ganar boletos digitales para los premios.
No puedo esperar a ver a todos divertirse leyendo y participando.

Friday, April 19, 2024, out of 7 total Middle School Jazz Bands, the Freeport Intermediate Jazz Band was chosen as the Most Outstanding Ensemble at the Jazz @ 1900 Jazz Festival at Waltrip HS! Mr. Hernandez and I are extremely proud of our students' work ethic, focus, and growth they have shown us this year.

Out of 4 outstanding section awards, the FIS Jazz Band's Rhythm and Trombone section were chosen!

The Rhythm Section included: Oved Rivera, Larissa Guardiola, Ruben Nazario, Izac Jones, and Kobe Taing.

The Trombone section included: Elias Rios and Jericho Luna.

And 3 students have received the coveted Outstanding Soloist Award. Improvisation is a skill in jazz that requires extensive knowledge of one's instrument and creativity to compose on the spot. All 3 judges acknowledged the impressive ability the following students displayed that day:

Elias Rios

Oved Rivera

Sergio Soto

We are extremely proud of our students and we hope to see you at the FIS End of the Year Band Concert on May 16, 2024 to see our award winning Jazz Band!

All school sports fees must be paid for by card/apple pay. There is no cash accepted. Link to the payment portal is on the FIS Website.

The prices are $4 for adults and $2 for students with a $1 surcharge per ticket....FIS students get in free with their badges.

For student to attend after school FIS or BPort High School games and events the following guidelines must be followed:

1. Student IDs are required for admission to FIS & Bport after school games and events. No other form of student identification will be accepted.
   
2. No backpacks will be allowed through the gates at Bport HS games / events.
   
3. FIS students WITH STUDENT IDs have free admission into FIS & Bport games.
4. Students will be removed from games & events for inappropriate behavior. Any student removed from games or events for behavior will be sent to a campus administrator the following day.

Email: freeport@brazosportisd.net
Website: https://fis.brazosportisd.net/
Location: 1815 West 4th Street, Freeport, TX, USA
Phone: (979) 730-7240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeportInt/
Twitter: @Freeport_Int