Today’s Welcoming Ritual: Make a list of everything you’d like to say no to.

What are some things on your list?

Students should pick up a belt before

Advisory! Let’s all work together to make this happen!

Today is Thursday

January 9, 2020ODD Day

The Binder Doctors are ready to help!AP Teachers: Please send students to the

cafeteria for help with organizing their binder.

Please send students after you take attendance. One student per AP!

BELTS! BELTS! BELTS! BELTS! BELTS! BELTS!

STUDENTS: DO YOU HAVE A BELT? ! Belts should be picked up in room 137 before going to your

locker and Advisory.! After 8 AM, students are to remain in their AP classes and belts

will be delivered to each and every AP class. ! AP Teachers, please let the student helpers know who needs a

belt.! Students, you will have to print your name and 6th hour teacher

on the clipboard.

Hallway Supervision THIS Week:

Ms. Craddock

Mrs. Minch

Mrs. S. Phillips

Mr. Zinnen

Mrs. SheradenThank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our

school safe!

Cafeteria Supervision THIS Week:

Ms. E. Phillips

Mrs. Adams

Mrs. Preckwinkle

Mr. Troemper

Week of 1/6 - 1/10

Overall Average92.7%

Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-4:00Come to the library after school for some extra help with your

homework!

Students must have work in order to stay.

Tutoring & Homework Help:

Spotlight Staff of the Week

Mr. Helton

8th Grade Spotlight Student of the Week

Zahra

Garrett

7th Grade Spotlight Student of the Week

6th Grade Spotlight Student of the Week

Latrelle

2019-2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay contest update:FMS has three finalists for the 2019-2020 MLK Essay Contest. They are Sri G., Alex O. and Bella Y. These three will go to a ceremony on Sunday, January 19th at Union Baptist Church to find out who the winner is. The winner will also read their essay. We are so proud of these students/all students who submitted essays for this contest. Great Job!

Don't miss The Young Americans Performing Arts Workshop atSoutheast High School!

January 19-21, 2020

Don’t miss out on the most exciting and educational performing arts workshop! The Young Americans Performing Arts Workshop is making a stop in Springfield to work with students for 3 days!

What can you look forward to? Each Young Americans Performing Arts Workshop brings an incredible combination of energy, teamwork, and confidence, using music as the tool.

LOCATION: Southeast High School 1/19/2020 - 1/21/2020

Available to all students throughout the surrounding area, grades 3-12.

REGISTER for the EVENT & SCHEDULE: More information on the FMS Webpage!

FMS - 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ BasketballThe Falcons 8th grade boys basketball team traveled to Little Flower and came away with a 40 to 39 victory. Carlos D had 23 points in the game. Great defense late in the game sealed the victory.

The 7th grade Falcons cruised to an easy victory against Little Flower. Torian C. scored 3 of his 10 points on a buzzer beating 3 pointer at half time. Brennan F. added in 8 points, while Lashawn A. led all scoring with 11.

Good luck to the 7th & 8th grade basketball teams as they travel to Mt. Zion today for a 4:30 tip-off.

Go Falcons!

FMS - 7th & 8th Grade Girls VolleyballGood luck to the 7th & 8th grade volleyball teams as they travel to Raymond Lincolnwood to open their season today. First serve @ 6:15.

Good Luck Lady Falcons!

FMS Go Blue for ALS!! The annual FMS “Go Blue” basketball game to benefit the

ALS association is Wednesday, January 15th vs Blessed Sacrament. Tip-off is 4:00 PM.

! Students must leave the building at 1:30 dismissal and return for the game. The doors open at 3:00PM.

! We are asking students not to go to Hy-Vee or Caribou to hang out after school.

! Start thinking about your “blue” costume for the game!

Coming Soon: Talent Show Auditions

It’s time to get your act Together! Auditions for the annual FMS Talent show will be after school this Friday, January 10th!

The Talent Show will be presented Friday, Jan. 31st. See Mrs. Bowlin if you have any questions.

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day:

SOCIAL STUDIES (Geography)

One of the world’s highest suspension bridges is found in Colorado, located within an enormous theme park. What is the name of this Canon City bridge that spans the Arkansas River?

MathCounts Problem of the Day:

Think you know the answer? See Mr. Knoepfle in room 231! First 3 correct answers will win a delicious prize!

PTC Sponsored Trivia Night and Auction Fundraiser at the State

House Inn

● Doors Open at 6PM ● This is an Adult Only Event ● Saturday, January 18th

Forms are available on the FMS Webpage

Attention All FMS Students!

During Advisory next week, all FMS students will take the 5 Essentials survey. Advisory Teachers will receive a packet with student usernames and passwords.

Teachers - If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Davis!

The link is located on the right hand side of the

FMS webpage!

1/9 Abigail Thompson

Weather Forecast

Tomorrow’s menu 1/10

Pepperjack Cheeseburger

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

Baked Fries

What’s for LUNCH?

*Everyday selections *

Assorted cold

sandwiches & wraps,

Chef salads, fresh fruit,

and vegetable

plates

Menu is subject to change!Today’s Menu 1/9

Chicken Drumstick w/Hawaiian Roll

Fish Sticks w/Hawaiian Roll

Mashed Potatoes

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

silence…..

Scholastic Bowl Answer:

Royal Gorge Bridge

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...

LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED.

If a belt is needed after 8:00, please let the student

helpers know when they get to your classroom!

Read, Write and Respond at

Franklin Middle School; it’s our focus!

Franklin Middle SchoolHave a great day

And remember ..… It’s all about CHOICES!