| Early adolescence is a challenging stage in the development of all children. They are growing physically, intellectually, and socially more during these years than they have at any other time in their lives. The Franklin Avenue Middle School community recognizes this fact and provides students with the proper support and encouragement so that they may leave middle school with the skills requisite for a successful career in high school and beyond. |
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Michael Fowlin Assembly
On Friday, January 27th, all FAMS students will participate in an outstanding assembly hosted by Dr. Michael Fowlin, a.k.a. Mykee. Dr. Fowlin delivers an amazing program, "You Don't Know Me Until You Know Me", which gives students and staff members a heightened awareness of issues such as race, discrimination, violence prevention, and personal identity.
For more information on Mykee and his program, please feel free to visit his website below and ask your child about the program on Friday!
http://www.michaelfowlin.com/Fowlin/Welcome.html
FAMS Yearbook 2011-2012 DEADLINE!!
Anyone interested in purchasing a FAMS Yearbook must go online to www.jostensyearbook.com. The cost of the Yearbook is $54 and you can personalize it for an additional charge. ALL Grades will be represented in the Yearbook!!
The Deadline for Yearbook purchase is January 31, 2012. No Yearbooks will be sold at the end of the school year.
FAMS Daily Bulletin
******All students are encouraged to wear FAMS gear or Red, White and Blue for the FAMS Pep Rally.******
All Students - Today is the first day of Marking Period 3. Please be sure to check which lunch period you belong in - recess first or lunch first. These charts are posted in the MPR and should be posted in every homeroom.
Any student who would like to purchase a yearbook with personalization, the deadline is January 31st! You can purchase your yearbook online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Each yearbook costs $54 plus an additional charge if you want to personalize your yearbook. See Miss LaCour with any questions.
8th Grade Students:
Your blue card for Ramapo Indian Hills HS district is late! Please turn this in as soon as possible in the main office. All 8th grade students must fill out this blue card. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Korpics or Ms. Fenimore.
The 8th grade trip packets: It is imperative that your fully executed packet for the 8th grade trip be returned by the February 1st deadline. Rooms and buses start to be worked on on that date as Mr. Slade has a deadline that he must meet with the tour company and the process takes a great deal of time to organize. If your packet comes in late, room assignments and buddies will be done randomly. There are still 80 students room requests that are missing!
6th Grade: Pre-Superbowl dance is Friday, January 27. The time is 7:00 - 9:30. If you did not hand in your registration, you can pay $10 tonight at the door. There will be two special door prizes donated by Chris Snee of the NY GIANTS. You may be the lucky winner!!!! Remember you must be picked up at FAMS. You cannot walk to Dunkin Donuts or the VFW hall!
Computer Lab: The Computer Lab is open in the morning at 7:15 and is available to the first 25 students. Students must sign in by 7:30. It is also available after school until 3:30.
Drama Club-"Aladdin"--Rehearsal reminders:
Monday, January 30: 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR. ALL play members should be checking the Musical icon on their First Class daily for schedule changes or updates. Any questions? Please see Ms. Hartman, Miss Ohle, or Ms. Antonison.
Dance Troupe: Our next rehearsal will be Wednesday, February 1st from 3:00-4:15 in Room 110. All members who wish to participate in the talent show must attend. If you cannot attend please notify Miss Stein.
Chemist Club: meeting on Tuesday in Room 210 from 3:00 - 3:45. Newcomers are still welcome. See Ms. Mora with any questions.
Club Care: Club for Animal Respect and Education AKA…The Animal Club. Our first Meeting is on Wednesday, February 1, from 2:50-3:30. We will meet Room 210. Any questions please see Ms. Mora.
Yearbook Meeting: The next yearbook meeting will be on Thursday, February 2nd. If you took any photos you may upload them to the Jostens website for approval. See Miss LaCour with any questions.
GT Art Students: 6Th Grade will meet on Monday mornings, 7:15 - 8:00. 7Th Grade is on a Day 2 during Period 5 lunch. 8Th Grade is on Day 1 during Period 6 lunch.
Concert band students: 7/8 Grade Band will meet on Monday & Wednesday morning at 7:15. 6 Grade Band will meet on Tuesday & Thursday morning at 7:15. All of the Boston trip forms should be given to Mr. Kozichek.
Please check your calendar!
FAMS Rock Band: Please see an advisor, Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Kozichek, or Mr. Parr if you have questions.
Jazz Band: report to the music room at the beginning of 8th period on Friday. As always, check in with your teacher first. See Mr. Kozichek for more information.
String Ensemble: meets on Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:15. Lessons are on Wednesdays during Periods 1,2 or 3. See Mr. Finnen with any questions.
Boys Chorus: Wednesday mornings at 7:15.
All 7th and 8th Grade Chorus students are reminded to return their FLOW festival permission forms to Mrs. Hartman this week. The FLOW Festival is next week. See Mrs. Hartman with any questions.
Percussion Students: 7th grade during 1st period, and 8th grade during 4th period on Friday. There is NO lessons for the 6th Grade on Friday.
Show Choir: Altos will meet Tuesday mornings at 7:15am. Sopranos & baritones will meet Friday morning at 7:15am. Do not be late to your rehearsal!
Handbells: 7th Grade will meet on Monday morning, January 30, at 7:15.
FAMS Talent Show: Talent Show auditions are next week! There are still a few time slots open, so if you still need to sign up, do so today! If you are auditioning, please be sure to check your audition date and time. See Mrs. Hartman with any questions.
Sports
Basketball: There is a game on Friday, January 27 at 4:00. The girls and boys play a home game. Both teams play against Hawthorne Christian. Girls play at 4:00 and the boys will play at 5:15.
Cheerleading: See Ms. Antonison.
All Students - Today is the first day of Marking Period 3. Please be sure to check which lunch period you belong in - recess first or lunch first. These charts are posted in the MPR and should be posted in every homeroom.
Any student who would like to purchase a yearbook with personalization, the deadline is January 31st! You can purchase your yearbook online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Each yearbook costs $54 plus an additional charge if you want to personalize your yearbook. See Miss LaCour with any questions.
8th Grade Students:
Your blue card for Ramapo Indian Hills HS district is late! Please turn this in as soon as possible in the main office. All 8th grade students must fill out this blue card. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Korpics or Ms. Fenimore.
The 8th grade trip packets: It is imperative that your fully executed packet for the 8th grade trip be returned by the February 1st deadline. Rooms and buses start to be worked on on that date as Mr. Slade has a deadline that he must meet with the tour company and the process takes a great deal of time to organize. If your packet comes in late, room assignments and buddies will be done randomly. There are still 80 students room requests that are missing!
6th Grade: Pre-Superbowl dance is Friday, January 27. The time is 7:00 - 9:30. If you did not hand in your registration, you can pay $10 tonight at the door. There will be two special door prizes donated by Chris Snee of the NY GIANTS. You may be the lucky winner!!!! Remember you must be picked up at FAMS. You cannot walk to Dunkin Donuts or the VFW hall!
Computer Lab: The Computer Lab is open in the morning at 7:15 and is available to the first 25 students. Students must sign in by 7:30. It is also available after school until 3:30.
Drama Club-"Aladdin"--Rehearsal reminders:
Monday, January 30: 3:00 - 4:00 in the MPR. ALL play members should be checking the Musical icon on their First Class daily for schedule changes or updates. Any questions? Please see Ms. Hartman, Miss Ohle, or Ms. Antonison.
Dance Troupe: Our next rehearsal will be Wednesday, February 1st from 3:00-4:15 in Room 110. All members who wish to participate in the talent show must attend. If you cannot attend please notify Miss Stein.
Chemist Club: meeting on Tuesday in Room 210 from 3:00 - 3:45. Newcomers are still welcome. See Ms. Mora with any questions.
Club Care: Club for Animal Respect and Education AKA…The Animal Club. Our first Meeting is on Wednesday, February 1, from 2:50-3:30. We will meet Room 210. Any questions please see Ms. Mora.
Yearbook Meeting: The next yearbook meeting will be on Thursday, February 2nd. If you took any photos you may upload them to the Jostens website for approval. See Miss LaCour with any questions.
GT Art Students: 6Th Grade will meet on Monday mornings, 7:15 - 8:00. 7Th Grade is on a Day 2 during Period 5 lunch. 8Th Grade is on Day 1 during Period 6 lunch.
Concert band students: 7/8 Grade Band will meet on Monday & Wednesday morning at 7:15. 6 Grade Band will meet on Tuesday & Thursday morning at 7:15. All of the Boston trip forms should be given to Mr. Kozichek.
Please check your calendar!
FAMS Rock Band: Please see an advisor, Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Kozichek, or Mr. Parr if you have questions.
Jazz Band: report to the music room at the beginning of 8th period on Friday. As always, check in with your teacher first. See Mr. Kozichek for more information.
String Ensemble: meets on Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:15. Lessons are on Wednesdays during Periods 1,2 or 3. See Mr. Finnen with any questions.
Boys Chorus: Wednesday mornings at 7:15.
All 7th and 8th Grade Chorus students are reminded to return their FLOW festival permission forms to Mrs. Hartman this week. The FLOW Festival is next week. See Mrs. Hartman with any questions.
Percussion Students: 7th grade during 1st period, and 8th grade during 4th period on Friday. There is NO lessons for the 6th Grade on Friday.
Show Choir: Altos will meet Tuesday mornings at 7:15am. Sopranos & baritones will meet Friday morning at 7:15am. Do not be late to your rehearsal!
Handbells: 7th Grade will meet on Monday morning, January 30, at 7:15.
FAMS Talent Show: Talent Show auditions are next week! There are still a few time slots open, so if you still need to sign up, do so today! If you are auditioning, please be sure to check your audition date and time. See Mrs. Hartman with any questions.
Sports
Basketball: There is a game on Friday, January 27 at 4:00. The girls and boys play a home game. Both teams play against Hawthorne Christian. Girls play at 4:00 and the boys will play at 5:15.
Cheerleading: See Ms. Antonison.