Welcome To Fox Middle School
1/18/2019
Dear FMS Families,
It’s been a great week at FMS! Here are the latest announcements:
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JAN. 21ST. DUE TO THE MLK HOLIDAY.
REPORT CARDS AND MAP TEST SCORES
Although 1st semester grades have been emailed home and are available to view on the Tyler parent portal, we are also going to be sending a hard copy home to parents via mail next week. Map Test scores can be viewed on the portal as well, but will also be sent home with the report card.
FEB. 21ST INFORMATIONAL PROP S MEETING & BUILDING TOURS
On Feb. 21st we will host an informational Prop S meeting for parents. Dr. Wipke, our Superintendent, will be sharing important information about this initiative. Additionally, we will host building tours for parents to learn more about the particular needs at FMS. Please attend!
8TH GRADE PARENTS SAVE THE DATE! FOX HIGH SCHOOL CONNECT NIGHT
Fox High School will host Connect Night on Thursday, Jan. 31st from 4:30-7:00 for current 8th grade students and their parents. You and your child must attend this event to ensure you have obtained all scheduling forms for high school.
BLACKLIGHT DANCE
Tickets go on sale the week of January 26th during lunch for $5.
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN JOINING HONOR SOCIETY
Any student interested in joining FMS Honor Society can pick up an application form from the office or from Mrs. Thornton in Room 6. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 1st. No late applications will be accepted. Here is a copy of the application for your convenience. Honor.Society.Application.2019.pdf
SAVE THE DATE: PARENT SUMMIT IS TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH
The 2019 Parent Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th. Each year the Fox C-6 School District hosts a Parent Summit to address topics that are relevant to student education and community growth. Parents can register for two topics that they are interested in learning more about and learn alongside other parents. Information about registration and available sessions will be coming soon. Until then save the date!
LOOK WHAT’S COMING! COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES FOR FMS STUDENTS
We will be piloting two community education courses to be held for the first time ever at Fox Middle School during the second semester. Registration is open and classes are beginning to fill. Additionally, after school supervision will be offered (with an additional fee) after the class concludes.
Classes that will be offered:
Let’s Get Cooking!
This cooking class is designed for students to learn how to follow recipes while preparing food they will want to eat and want to cook at home. Have fun preparing a variety of breakfast, dinner, and dessert recipes. Instructor: Mrs. Willard Register Here: LET'S GET COOKING
Express Yourself! Hand Lettering Class
In this class, students will learn how to create their own unique hand lettering style while learning the basics of cursive lettering, bubble letters, and modern calligraphy. Instructor: Mrs. Rudolph Register Here: EXPRESS YOURSELF HAND LETTERING CLASS
Sincerely,
Dr. Marilyn Jackson
Principal
Fox Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 21st: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL
Jan. 24th: Volleyball Intramurals, 5:00-7:30 PM
Jan. 31st: Fox High School Connect Night for current 8th grade students
Feb. 1st : Black Light Dance 6-8 PM
Feb. 18th: NO SCHOOL, President's Day
Feb. 21st: Parent Meeting to learn more about Prop S/building tours included
March 26th: Save the Date! Parent Summit