The Anchor
FMS Weekly Newsletter - 5/19/24
What's New?
Item Drop-offs
Just a reminder that drop-offs end at 9:30 am each day. The last week of school is a fantastic time to show appreciation and many activities for students. Please adhere to this year long policy. We appreciate your understanding!
Lost and Found
Starting on Monday (5/20) all items in lost and found will be open for any student to claim.
On Friday (5/24) all remaining items in lost and found will be donated to the local Goodwill.
Please encourage your student to claim their belongings. The sooner the better. Thank you!
FMS Field Day
Tuesday, May 21. Please have students dress for the occasion. Concessions will also be available. See pricing below.
FMS Annual IMPACT Basketball Camp
“We strive to IMPACT your student athlete in a positive way in both basketball and in life!”
I -Individual
M - Mental
P - Physical
A - Attitude
C - Character
T - Teamwork
WHAT: Skill Training & Live Games
WHEN: May 23 (3:30-5:30 PM) & May 24 (11:00 - 1:00 PM)
WHERE: Farragut Middle School
WHO: Coach Lyn Allen
Questions? Contact Coach Allen at lynn.allen@knoxschools.org or (865)454-1755 for more information about the camp
In Case You Missed It...
FMS Campus Beautification
Join the FMS PTO!
FMS Tips
FMS greatly appreciates you and the amazing students you entrust us with each day! A respectful, safe and conducive learning atmosphere is vital for the academic and personal growth of our students. Please click the image below to review these useful behavioral health tips with your student(s) to further contributing to a positive and supportive environment for all our students. By working together, we can ensure that each child feels supported, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership!
UPCOMING EVENTS
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Medications Alert - Please Read
NO MEDICATION of any kind should be in the possession of and/or self-administered by students at school. ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE SECURED AND DISPENSED IN THE SCHOOL CLINIC. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, AS NEEDED (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Advil, etc) and LONG-TERM MEDICATIONS.
Failure to follow this policy MAY place a student in a Zero Tolerance situation (Unlawfully possesses a legend drug or any other controlled substance). A Zero Tolerance Infraction will result in an automatic 180 days suspension from school.
Please see the attached document on how to properly administer medication for a student in school. Thank you!
LINQ Connect - School Meals Online System
Please register for an account at linqconnect.com. Paper applications are also available by calling the KCS Food and Nutrition Services Department at (865) 594-9563.
Please visit the LINQ Connect FAQ page for details about topics including:
- Creating an account;
- Adding money or making a payment;
- Setting spending limits;
- Reviewing meal purchase transactions;
- Receiving “low-balance” notifications; and
- Applying for free or reduced-price meals.
Please note that when adding students to your account or applying for free / reduced-price meals, users will be prompted to select their school district. After typing “knox” in the search bar, please choose “Knox County Schools (Knoxville, Tennessee)” from the options that appear.
To download the LINQ Connect mobile app, please visit Google Play (Android) or the App Store (Apple).
Creating an Account on LINQ Connect- English Translation
Applying for free/reduced-price meals- English Translation
- Aplicación para comidas a precio reducido y gratis por LINQ Connect - YouTube
KCS Board of Education Civility Code B-230
PHILOSOPHY OF PERSONAL CONDUCT: It is the intent of the Board to promote mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among district employees, parents and the general public. This policy provides rules of conduct that both permit and encourage participation in school activities and communication between parents, community members and school district personnel. This policy also identifies those behaviors that are considered inappropriate and disruptive to the operation of a school or other school district facilities. It is not the intent of the Board to deprive any person of his or her right to freedom of expression.
EXPECTATION: Students, faculty, staff, parents, guardians and all other members of the community shall: 1. Treat one another with courtesy and respect at all times. 2. Take responsibility for one’s actions. 3. Be cooperative, to the greatest extent possible, toward one another and in solving problems based on what is in the best interest of students. 4. Refrain from behavior that threatens or attempts to disrupt school or school district operations; physically harms someone; intentionally causes damage; employs loud or offensive language, gestures, or profanity; or inappropriately shows a display of temper.
RESPONSE TO UNCIVIL BEHAVIOR: The Board does not condone a lack of civility by anyone, and recognizes the following appropriate administrative avenues for aggrieved parties to seek action or redress. 1. A student who believes that he or she has not been treated in a manner reflective of the Code of Civility should report such behavior to the appropriate building level administrator. 2. A parent, guardian or community member who believes that he or she has not been treated in a manner reflective of the Code of Civility should report such behavior to the staff member’s immediate supervisor or the student’s appropriate building level administrator. 3. An employee who believes that he or she has not been treated in a manner reflective of the Code of Civility should address the concern through the appropriate supervisory chain. If personal harm is threatened, the employee shall notify their supervisor and may also contact law enforcement. If a communication such as voice mail or e-mail or any type of written B-230 communication is demeaning, abusive, threatening or obscene the employee is not obligated to respond. 4. Any visitor on school district property who has breached this Civility Code may be directed to leave the premises by an administrator or security officer. If such a person does not immediately and willingly leave, law enforcement may be called.
Farragut Middle School
Principal
Website: https://www.knoxschools.org/farragutms
Location: 200 West End Avenue, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: (865) 966 - 9756