STUDENTS

DO YOU HAVE A BELT? If not, head to ROOM

137 NOW to pick one up!

After 8:00 A.M. please head to the main office if

a belt is needed.

2018-2019Jeans Day

Today is: MondayMarch 25, 2019

IAR Testing Schedule TODAY!

Hallway Supervision THIS WEEK:

Mrs. Impson

Mrs. Allender

Mrs. Preckwinkle

Mrs. Adams

Mrs. Durr Thank you to all teachers and staff for

keeping our school safe!

Cafeteria Supervision THIS WEEK:

Ms. Phillips

Mrs. Berberet

Mrs. Schoeben

Ms. Becker

Daily Attendance GOAL = 95%

Overall Average = 94%

Every day. Every class. Students need to have a

library book!

Food and Drinks in the Classroom

Vending machines are open to students after school as long as you are not riding a school bus home. Vending machines should not be used by students during the day.

Attention 8th Grade Beta Club Members

Your typed invitation to the initiation ceremony is due on Wednesday. Also

remember to have the address including zip code when you come in

to address the envelope.

7th Graders interested in becoming a WEB Leader for the 2019-2020 school

year, please see Mrs. Jones (room 225) or

Mrs. Shaw (room 105) for an application. All

completed applications must be turned in by Friday, March 29th.

Attention 7th Graders

Gen-H, The Hungry Games II, will be held on April 26, 2019. This is a cooking competition for 4th - 8th

graders where contestants cook a healthy meal to compete for a cash prize. Entries must be submitted by

April 1, 2019.

The Regional Science Fair was held Saturday, March 23rd, at Lincoln Land Community College. Franklin Middle School was awarded five Outstanding and two First Place ribbons. All the Franklin students will be moving on to compete at the State Science Fair Competition at Southern Illinois University on May 4th. Go Falcons!!!

8th Grade: Audrey L. received an Outstanding ribbon and Mosely Consumer Science Award. Siddarth B. received an Outstanding ribbon. Nihar C. received a First Place ribbon.

7th Grade: Arya S. was the recipient of the: Outstanding ribbon

1. Naval Science Award 2. Benjamin Franklin Masonic Science Award 3. The Lemelson Early Inventor Prize Award 4. Broadcom Masters Award for placing in the top

10% of all entries Alex O. received an Outstanding ribbon and the American Psychology Association Award. Bella Y. received a First Place ribbon and the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award. Faizaan S. received an Outstanding ribbon.

Registration fees are covered for NAQT Nations May 10-12 Thank you parents for your generosity!!!

Monday: No practice

Tuesday: Scholastic bowl meet @ Athen vs Athens and Lincoln Jr. High. Bus leaves at 3:15 with the first match at 4:00. We’ll be home around 7:00 PM. This is a 1, 3 match.

Wednesday: No practice

Thursday: Scholastic bowl meet @ St. John Carrollton vs St. John Carrollton and Calhoun. Bus leaves 2:45. First match is at 4:30. We’ll be back at 8 after we eat dinner. This is a 2, 4 match.

Friday: Practice 2:30 to 4:00

Scholastic Bowl Schedule This Week

6th grade Volleyball NEWS:The girls finished their season Saturday with the following scores: A Team: 21-8, 21-8, 21-14 B Team: 22-20, 21-17, 21-10. Thanks for coaching this week, Mrs. Weakley!

The girls had a great season! The A-team finished undefeated and the B- team finished with 7 wins & 1 loss. Congratulations girls! Be proud.

Please turn in your warm-ups to Coach Phillips as soon as possible.

GO FALCONS!!!

Pick up a Registration Form in the Main Office!!!

Tutoring will not meet during the weeks of IAR testing. We will resume after spring break.

Tutoring & Homework Help:

As a community service project, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois

invites your school to participate in our 2018-2019 POP TAB CHALLENGE! Collecting

pop tabs is a great way to teach students about the value of recycling and philanthropy, while helping to keep families together when

it matters most.

This year’s POP TAB CHALLENGE contest will run from October 1, 2018 – May 10, 2019. Prizes will be awarded to the winning school in two categories: the school that collects the

most tabs by weight and the school that collects the most tabs per student (based on

student population).

THIS Week: IAR State Testing

The announcements will be scrolling all day. Classes that are NOT testing may watch the announcements at

any time. Classes that are testing may watch announcements AFTER the test has concluded, if time

permits (and at the discretion of the teacher).

Schedules are posted throughout the halls.

IAR Reward Any removal from class DURING THE ENTIRE TESTING WINDOW (referral or buddy seat) will result in being taken OFF the IAR Reward! This includes Wednesdays!

What SIDE? EASTSIDE!

The Southeast cheer coach will be here Wednesday (3/27) to talk to any 8th grade student interested in cheering at Southeast. Please come to the cafeteria during Advisory if you are interested!

SSHS Cheer Clinic

3/25 *No FMS Birthdays*

What’s for LUNCH?Tomorrow’s Menu 3/26

Cheese Stuffed Shells w/Garlic Bread

Steamburger on Bun

Steamed Broccoli

*Everyday selections *Assorted cold sandwiches and wraps,

Chef salads, fresh fruit, and

vegetable plates

***Menu is

subject to change!

***

Today’s Menu 3/25

Pepperoni Pizza Bake w/Breadstick

Spicy Chicken Strips w/Breadstick

Seasoned Peas and Carrots

Weather Forecast

As we prepare for a

productive day, let us observe a

moment of silence...

I pledge allegiance to the

Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and

justice for all.

Teachers - Please have your students remain standing for a dress code check.

Remember...

BLACK JEANS are only allowed on Fridays!

LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED.

If a belt is needed after 8:00, please head down to the main office.

Franklin Middle SchoolHave a great day

And remember ..…

Read, Write and

Respond

at Franklin Middle

School;

it’s our focus!

It is all about

Choices!