STUDENTS

DO YOU HAVE A BELT? GO TO ROOM 137 NOW

FOR HELP!

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

announcements if a belt is needed.

2018-2019

Today is:Tuesday

February 19, 2019ODD Day

On this day, Smokey Robinson was born in 1940. William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.

Hallway Supervision THIS WEEK:

Mrs. Teichman

Mrs. Allender

Mrs. West

Mr. Zinnen

Mrs. Bowlin Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our school

safe!

Cafeteria Supervision THIS WEEK:

Ms. Phillips

Mrs. Alger

Mrs. Nesbit

Ms. Jones

Daily Attendance

GOAL = 95%Overall Average =

90.3%

The (Binder) Doctors are IN!

Let these ladies help you get organized!

Advisory teachers:You may send 1 student each

day to the cafeteria for assistance!

Tuesday, February 19, 2019Tuskegee Airmen

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Did you know that Illinois is the birthplace of the Tuskegee Airmen?

Following A. Phillip Randolph’s push to President Roosevelt in 1941 to include Black Americans in combat roles, St. Louis and Detroit were both originally designated to be the first training sites for Black fighter pilots. However, both locations refused to allow these men to train in their airspace. Champaign County leaders supported the program and offered Chanute Army Air Field to host the training. During the week of March 19–26, 1941, Chanute Air Field in Rantoul opened training for Black fighter pilots. Later that fall, the pilot training transferred to Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama; however training for support staff was kept at the Rantoul Air Base.

Four years later, on March 24, 1945, three Tuskegee Airmen, protecting their B-17s during an attack on a German tank factory, shot down three German jets, marking the first time an American pilot shot down an enemy jet fighter.

Lyman Hubbard who grew up in Springfield, Illinois, was a Tuskegee Airman. He graduated from Feitshans High School in 1944. In late 1943 or early 1944 Hubbard joined the Air Force. He was a member of the graduating class 45-H at Tuskegee Army Air Base in Alabama. He went on to fly B-25 bombers. Hubbard has the distinction of being the only Tuskegee Airman from Springfield, Illinois.

Talent Show Rehearsal Dates:

● Wednesday, February 20th (students will stay in the cafeteria after school)

● Tuesday, February 26th ● Thursday, February 28th ● Tuesday, March 5th ● Thursday, March 7th

Talent Show Participants MUST attend 2 rehearsals!!!

Show Choir practice is cancelled for today

FMS Fantastic Falcons Show Choir NewsEl Paso Results...

The Fantastic Falcons Show Choir placed 8th out of 10 and the judges score were better then the Danville Competition. Also, congratulations to Asia Johnson who received the best performer in our group award. Way to go Asia!

Upcoming Events...

FMS Preview Night - Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

Sullivan Invitational - Friday, February 22, 2019 Solos @ 5:30 p.m. - Group performance @7:30 p.m.

Chatham-Glenwood The Event - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Group Performance @ 6:50 p.m.

FMS Show Choir Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Wednesday, March 6 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Scholastic Bowl News

Tuesday Scholastic Bowl match at Mt. Zion vs Mt. Zion and Forsyth Bus leaves at 3:00 PM Teams 1 and 2

Wednesday No practice

Thursday Scholastic Bowl match at Normal Metcalf Bus leaves 2:45. This match is open to everyone

Friday No practice

6th grade Volleyball NEWS:

Results versus LMS/BC…

In volleyball action on Saturday, the 6th grade Lady Falcon B-Team went 1-2,

while the A-Team went 3-0. Great work Falcons!!!

NEXT UP… LMS/BC TONIGHT!!!

Volleyball NEWS:

The Falcons return to action TONIGHT (2/19) in a HOME contest versus LMS/BC beginning at 4:30. Go Falcons!!!

7th grade 8th grade

7th Grade Beta Club News- Make sure that you turn in your two hours for February by March 1st. Make

sure you turn them into your slots in Mr. Zinnen's room (234). - If you are in need of service, you can volunteer for ELC to babysit kids on

February 20th. Matheny Withrow is also looking for babysitters on February 23rd. There are three sessions: 7:30-9:30, 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12:30.

- You can also sign up for BINGO Night on February 20th, from 6:00-7:00. You would need to be there at 5:30. The first five to sign up will be the ones that get to volunteer.

- Sign up sheets for each of these volunteer opportunities are outside Mrs. Zinnen’s room (room 235).

- 7th grade Beta Club members who brought blessing bags or hats, gloves, and scarves are invited to the pizza party! The pizza party will be March 21st.

2/19 Abby Borders

2/19 Jack Sylvia

What’s for LUNCH?Tomorrow’s Menu 2/20

Popcorn Chicken w/Roll

Flatbread Pepperoni Pizza

Baked Beans

*Everyday selections *Assorted cold sandwiches and wraps,

Chef salads, fresh fruit, and

vegetable plates

***Menu is

subject to change!

***

Today’s Menu 2/19

Cheese Tortellini w/Meat Sauce/ Garlic Bread

Italian Grilled Chicken on Bun

Seasoned Green Beans

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.

Remember to pick up a belt in room 137 before heading to AP.

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

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!