STUDENTS:Students MUST get a BELT from Room 137

BEFORE GOING TO AP!

AP Teachers - If students do not have a belt after 8:00 A.M. please send

them to the main office.

Today is Friday, January 19, 2018

ODD Day

January 19, 2018Please join us for

the choir and band concert tonight at

FMS!

7:35 Hall Supervision AssignmentThe following teachers have

supervision NEXT WEEK:

Ms. Colton

Mrs. Lamb

Mrs. Duke

Mrs. Adams & Ms. Jones

Mrs. Montgomery

Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our halls safe!

Important Announcement!

All students that ride bus 93 please see Ms. Darleen in the main office today.

Friday Choir and Band ScheduleThe rehearsal schedule is as follows:

1st Hour: Jazz Band

2nd Hour: Show Choir

3rd Hour: Free

4th Hour: 7th Grade Choir

5th Hour: 6th grade advanced band, 7th/8th grade band

6th Hour: 8th Grade Choir

BAND ANNOUNCEMENT*Attention Jazz Band -- you will be rehearsing during 1st hour this morning. Report directly to the gym for 1st hour.

*Attention all 6th Grade Advanced Band Members, 7th and 8th Grade Band Members -- you will be rehearsing during 5th hour in the gym. Report directly to the gym for 5th hour.

*All Band Members performing in concert tonight are to be seat at 6:10., ready to play.

The following students will participate TODAY in the FMS Geography Bee. After AP announcements, please send the following students to the library. They will miss the rest of AP and part of period 1. Once the bee has concluded, Mr. Zinnen will send them back to class.

6th Grade Shashi Bangarulingam Andrew Fannin Aliyah Hashmi Aiden Musick Aum Nimavat Bryce Samaniego Noah Taylor Malina Vistante Syncere Washum Jackson Werts Mariah Williams

7th Grade Tristan Bauman Cameron Harmon Austin Locki John Lu Arnav Negrecha Hatari Owens Bryce Pound

8th Grade Maryum Ahmed Kai Brudnak Jack Casey Reece Fullerton Nathaniel Hostetter Zephyr Nation Elyse Hutchins Allison Gillespie Addy Oschwald Paige Bruce

Zeke Baxter Teagan Hinds Ahlaysha Stephens Ethan Chon

FMS Blues Dance FMS will be hosting a Blues Day Dance on February 16th from 6-8 PM. The administration will be creating a “No Dance List” starting on Monday (1/22) as the Blues Dance is fast approaching. Anyone with a movement or referral will be added to the list so be on your best behavior!

Attention All 8th Graders High school registration forms are due to the FMS Guidance Office TODAY. REMEMBER to choose 3 electives and mark them in the order of preference. Parent/Guardian sign off is REQUIRED on the form.

Scholastic Bowl and Mathcounts THIS WEEK:

Friday: Mathcounts

Attention Beta Club Members:Mr. Knoepfle is in need to volunteers for Saturday, January 27th to help with scorekeeping and lunch during the Scholastic Bowl Tournament. Please stop by Room 231 for more information!

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day!

The answer will be found on the slide after the Pledge of Allegiance.

SCIENCE (Physical Science)

What is the scientific name for the nuclear reaction in which a nucleus splits to form two or more different nuclei?

Math Problem of the Day!

The first 3 students who work out the problem on paper and answer it correctly will earn a delicious treat from Mr. Knoepfle (Room 231)

Beta Club Convention permission form and money are due TODAY to Mr. Zinnen in room 234.

6th Grade Volleyball:

Come support the 6th grade Lady Falcons tomorrow when they take on LMS/BC @ Ball Charter!Game time is 8:00. Both teams should be there by 7:30.

Good Luck, Lady Falcons!

7th/8th grade Volleyball Update

Our 7th & 8th grade Lady Falcons are back in action tomorrow against Pawnee. This is a HOME game beginning at 10:00.

Good Luck!

The 7th grade Falcons battled WMS yesterday as Joey Seelbach kicked off the scoring with a corner three. After falling behind in the first quarter, FMS outscored the Warriors in the 2nd quarter, but were down 20-13 at the half. DJ Mehundrew attempted to

bring the team back by hitting threes in both the 3rd & 4th quarters, but WMS was able to hold off the Falcon attack, 50-29. Seelbach, Mehundrew, EJ Pruitt, and Jalen Brown all finished

with 5 or more points. 7th grade Regionals begin this weekend! Good luck Falcons!

7th Grade Boys Basketball News

It was 8th grade night & the team was ready to showcase their skills. They jumped to a 15-7 lead in the 1st, but could

not hold on for the win. The Falcons lost to WMS 59-39. Leading the way were Jordan Stewart with 8 points,

J’Corrion Kittrell with 7 points, and Jason Johnson with 6 points. Thank you to all for the support this regular

season. Regionals begin in about a week!

8th Grade Boys Basketball News

Jean$ Day TODAY...

All $1’s collected Today for Jean$ Day will go towards the City Basketball Tournament Spirit of Giving initiative. Thank you for supporting your favorite high school team while contributing to the Spirit of Giving!

Attention all Prospective SSHS Cheerleaders

Mark your calendars for the 2018-2019 SSHS Cheerleading Tryouts. Workshops will be held on March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Tryouts will be March 24th. Informational packets, including application, monetary obligations, and a list of qualifications, are available in the main office. Please complete and review the informational packet PRIOR to tryouts.

Show Choir FundraiserThe FMS Show Choir is asking everyone to come and eat at Chick-fil-A on Monday, January 29th from 4-7 P.M.

20% of the sales from the flyers received will be donated back to Show Choir.

Flyers are available on the FMS website and from show choir members.

We have two 8th grade student who have each earned a Honorable Mention for their drawings in the Scholastic Art Awards. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12. Congratulations Max Arnold and Avery Fifer for this great honor!

Max’s Artwork Avery’s Artwork

The Illinois Bicentennial Committee is offering a

student essay and artwork community-wide contests.

Please visit http://www.il200springfield.org/writing--art-contests.html for information on this great opportunity .

Black History Month Helpers

We will meet TODAY during AP in Mr. Border’s room (Room 118). Please check in with your AP teacher for attendance, and be in room 118 when the 8:00 am bell rings with all of your materials! We will have computers to use to start researching.

Teachers- a list of students was sent out to let you know who will be helping.

Throwback Thursday!Did you

guess this little staff member

grew up to be Mrs. Nesbit?

What’s for LUNCH?Today’s Menu: 1/19*Toasted Cheese on Panini Bread

*Cheeseburger on Bun

Emoji Smiley Potatoes

*Everyday selections *Assorted cold

sandwiches and wraps, Chef salads, fresh

fruit, and vegetable plates

***Menu is

subject to change!

***

Monday’s Menu: 1/22

*Chicken Penne in Alfredo Sauce w/Dinner Roll

*BBQ Beef Rib on Bun

Seasoned Green Beans

Remember...

All students MUST take a fruit or vegetable at lunch. If you choose not to eat it, you may place it on the “Share Table”.

Today’sWeather:

1/19 Jeremy Lippold

1/19 Autumn Butler

1/20 Wyatt Kistner

1/20 Andrew Fannin

1/21 Sarah Becker

1/21 Hasan Asad

1/21 Kyra Hill

1/21 Kai Brudnak

1/21 Sean Tierney

1/21 Mrs. Herbst

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.

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day!What is the scientific name for the nuclear reaction in which a nucleus splits to form two or more different nuclei? ANSWER:

Fission

FMS Students! Are you in proper dress code today?

Do you have belt on ?

Is your shirt tucked in all the way around?

Do you have correct FMS dress code attire on?

Remember to stay in dress code all day!

Franklin Middle SchoolHave a great day and

remember...It is all about Choices!

Read, Write and Respond

at Franklin Middle School;

it’s our focus!