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B-Day StudentsSynchronous(In-Person)

Good MorningFranklin Middle

SchoolToday is FridayFebruary 5, 2021

Today’s Welcoming RitualCharacter is an important part of how we present ourselves to others. It also comes through in the things we do or choose not to do.

What are three things you can do today to show good character?

If you want to learn more about this topic, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_R._Williams https://www.paulrwilliamsproject.org/about/paul-revere-williams-architect/ https://www.thoughtco.com/paul-revere-williams-hollywood-architect-177880

Paul Williams is the “Pioneer of the L.A. look.” Based is Los Angeles, California, Paul designed houses for many celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Lucy and Desi, and Barbara Stanwyck. Initially Paul worked as a landscape architect, he became a certified architect in 1921 and the first certified African-American west of the Mississippi. He learned to draft his drawings upside down. Paul perfected this skill due to clients feeling uncomfortable sitting next to him due to the color barrier, he was able to sit across the table and so they could see his drawings right side up. Paul’s career spanned over 50 years and he designed over 3,000 homes and businesses, including Saks Fifth Avenue and MCA Music Studio. Here are a few more of his accomplishments:

1920- Served on the L.A. City Planning Commission 1923- First African American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 1939- AIA Award of Merit for the MCA Building design in Beverly Hills 1951- Omega Psi Phi Man of the Year Award

Check for trivia next Monday!

Are you Asynchronous today?

Make sure you check in for attendance on the FMS and then go to all of your teacher’s Canvas pages for classwork.

Important Dates for Students

February 8 - Teachers post Progress Report grades

February 15th - No School - Federal Holiday

February 5 - Halfway mark for 3rd quarter

February 14th - Valentine’s Day

Perfect Attendance for January - 6th GradeLilly A.

Michael A. Neel A. Tala A.

Griffin B. Lukas B. Tyler B.

Brayden B. Nate’Korion C.

Gabriel C. Qairi D. Brian D.

Kohen D. Damon E. Angel E. Abdul F.

Nina F. Meher G.

Vanshika G. Daniel H.

Makayla H. Kamyiah H.

Cecilia I. Amelie J. Noelle J. Carter K. Davis L. Elliot L.

James M. Lila M.

Lashaya M. Daniel M. Kinley M.

Justin M. Pauline O. Vedant P.

Charlotte R. Landon R.

Elliot S. Gwendolyn S.

Anna S. Anthony T. Kishan U. Paul W.

Presly W. Gabrielle W.

Elesia W. Isaac Z.

Hannah Z.

Important informationSchool Photos

We plan on scheduling school photos for FMS.

The dates are not set but we will have days and

times set for hybrid and also remote students to have their photo taken.

Yearbooks

FMS plans on having a yearbook for the 2020-2021 school

year. More information will be coming out soon.

Do you know how to check your grades on the SPS 186 intranet?

1. Log into the internet with your username and password

2. You will see the column on the left and click on Cumulative Folder

MOnday - Thursday3:00-4:00

● tutoring is Virtual● Click on the FMS Tutoring link

on any CaNvas Course page to access the Zoom link

Tutoring & Homework Help Resume Tuesday 1/19!

Attention All FMS Students!

Your Chromebook should be charged and ready for school everyday! If it is not charged,

make sure your charger is with you so it can be plugged in.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating Black History Month with fun and

engaging programs for kids. Talk or email Mr. Zinnen rzinnen@sps186.org for more information about

saving your spot for these programs.

mailto:rzinnen@sps186.org

Check out the FMS Webpage for Sport Schedules

Click on link for the Falcon Athletics/Activity

Schedules

Girls’ Basketball Team InformationAny 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball should email Ms. Greco. In order to be eligible, students must have passed 4 of 6 classes 1st semester and be passing 4 of 6 classes currently.

Try-outs will be the week on March 8th. More details will come later.

Name This Song!Can you name this song with only 4 lines of lyrics?

“Tonight's the night

Let's live it up

I got my money

Let's spend it up”

Shout out to Mrs. Preckwinkle!I really wanted to give a shoutout to my favorite teacher for helping me with my writing since I want to become a writing teacher when I grow up. So I'm glad I have a good and nice writing teacher that will always help if you need it. And she really helped me when I needed it and is just so nice and helpful. Her class so amazing and super fun too, so I just think she should be acknowledged with a shoutout. So here is your shoutout Mrs. Preckwinkle --Kohen D.

Shout out to Mrs. Nesbit!Mrs Nesbit is nice, she teaches us new things, and it’s fun. She is a party teacher, and shout out to all of the staff. ~Akeria S

Shout out to Ms. Jones, Mrs. Schnake, Mrs. Zinnen, & Mrs. Martin!

Thank you for always being kind and helpful. I appreciate the way you kept me motivated during the step challenge, even when I had a rough day! Keep being awesome! ~Mrs. Jachino

Shout out to Mrs. Anselm!Because she helps me through the day. ~Iris G.

Shout out to all the Amazing Student Support Services Teachers, Clinicians, and Paraprofessionals!

It is a true honor to work with the most creative, compassionate and committed team! Your perseverance during these challenging times and your willingness to go above and beyond for students with special needs are inspiring! Thanks for all you do! ~Mrs. Booth

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day:

Think you know the answer? We will share it coming up soon!

FINE ARTS (Art)

It is home to Claude Monet’s painting Water Lilies and Vincent Van Gogh’s painting Starry Night. Identify this art museum on West 53rd Street in New York City that is often abbreviated MOMA.

Trivia/Math/Brain teaser of the Day:

LO VE

Can you figure out this play on words?

HEAD HEEL

S

Word of the Day:

On This Day In History

Bad Jokes, Puns, & Other Funny StuffLast night I dreamt I was

a muffler.

When I woke up, I was exhausted.

2/5 Manasse Ngandu

2/6 *No FMS Student Birthdays

2/7 Landon Raymond

2/8 *No FMS Student Birthdays

Weatherforecast

As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of

silence...

Trivia / Math / Brain Teaser Answer:

HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE

Scholastic Bowl Answer: Museum of Modern Art

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.

Read, Write & Respond @ Franklin Middle School;

it’s our focus!

It’s all about CHOICES!

Franklin Middle School

Have a great day

And remember

Name That Song “I Got a Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas