October FMMS E-Newsletter
Hello, Faircrest Parents!
Welcome to the MONTHLY Faircrest Memorial Middle School Newsletter!

You will receive an updated ALL SCHOOL newsletter EACH MONTH, providing you with current, important information about school news. 
STAY INFORMED!!!
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You can sign-up for FMMS Grade Level
E-Mail Lists, in addition to lists for Walker, CSHS, and Canton Local District news!  
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT - MR. BOLDIZAR'S MATH CLASSES
National Sumdog Tournament Success!
Mr. Boldizar's two fifth grade math classes entered a National Sumdog Tournament in September! 

Sumdog is an interactive math website where students play math games to earn points for their team. Students practice and improve their math skills, while playing the games. 

Over 600 classes and 12,600 students entered the national tournament. Boldizar Class #1 took fourth place overall, and Boldizar Class #2 took ninth place overall! 

Mason Kirkham, Hunter Smith, Emma Puckett and Brian Carpenter all finished in the top 100 students in the nation! Way to go FMMS 5th Grade Mathletes! Awesome job! 
PARENT MEETINGS AT FMMS
We host TWO parent events each month for ANY and ALL parents who would like to attend. Join us! 

1. Parent Service Group (PSG)
What is PSG?: This group meets to support our school through different initiatives and share feedback about school business. 
Meeting Date:
1st Tuesday of each month - next one is Tuesday, October 4! 
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location: FAIRCREST ROOM 102

2. Principal Talk Time (PTT)
What is PTT?:
A chance to talk to the principal about school programs and school practices.
Meeting Date: October 13
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location:  FAIRCREST ROOM 102
INTERIM REPORTS & GRADES
Interim grade reports went home with students on Friday, September 30.

PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS! 

Parent Internet Viewer (PIV):
Directions for this system were included in the Interim Report Packet. You can also access directions by clicking this link:
PIV                                                  
COMPACT FOR SUCCESS
Compact For Success is a College and Career Readiness Program we offer to our eighth grade students through a partnership with Kent State University Stark Campus. 

All eighth grade students attended an assembly last week, and they received permission slips for participation.

Students who are interested in joining
Compact for Success must turn in their permission slips to Mrs. Rauckhourst by the date of the first meeting, on October 26.  

COMPACT FOR SUCCESS PERMISSION SLIP
WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP
FINAL PAYMENTS for the Eighth Grade Washington D.C. Trip are DUE OCTOBER 5!

Mr. Bob Jackson, from Traveling Classrooms, will be at Faircrest on October 5 to collect money.  

QUESTIONS?
Contact Bob Jackson from
Traveling Classrooms.


PARENT SERVICE GROUP 
WALK-A-THON
Our 7th Annual PSG Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, October 27.

PLEDGE SHEETS & INFORMATION were attached to the Interim Report Packet.  

Students are invited to solicit pledges to help support Parent Service Group initiatives, and students can earn prizes for their efforts. 
FMMS VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
The annual Faircrest Veteran's Day Program is scheduled for
Thursday, November 10, 2016.

For more information about this event, contact our Veteran's Day Teacher Advisor, Mr. Ben Palumbo.
SPIRIT WEEK
OCTOBER IS
BULLY PREVENTION MONTH

To recognize National Bully Prevention Month, FMMS students will begin participation in monthly "PAWS"itive Prevention classroom meetings. 

Students will also participate in Bully-Prevention Themed activities during lunchtime, led by students in our Emerging Leaders group.

FMMS is also holding a Bully-Prevention Themed SPIRIT WEEK this week. Students are invited to take part, and the homeroom with the highest participation will win a donut party! 

Monday, October 3:
"Stomp Out Bullying" 
WEAR BOOTS

Tuesday, October 4:
"Someone Will Have Your Back" 
TWIN DAY

Wednesday, October 5:
"Wildcat Wednesday: We're All Wildcats" 
WEAR RED, GRAY, & WILDCAT GEAR

Thursday, October 6:
"Blackout to Block Out Bullying" 
WEAR ALL BLACK

Friday, October 7:
"Put Bullying To Rest"
WEAR PAJAMA PANTS
CARE TEAM
The FMMS Care Team works to provide resources that help students and families excel.

Our Care Team includes teachers, administrators, and professionals from community agencies such as law enforcement, mental health, and alcohol and drug prevention. 

If you think your student or family may benefit from Care Team help, please contact our school counselors:

Mrs. Sarah Rauckhorst

Mrs. Cathy Whitehouse
cathy.whitehouse@cantonlocal.org                                     
CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:  

COMMQUEST SCHOOL-BASED THERAPY AT FAIRCREST
FMMS is now able to provide a school-based mental health therapist through CommQuest Services. 

Steven Kerestes, LPCC-S, LICDC has joined our Faircrest Team from CommQuest. For information on services that Mr. Steve provides, please contact our school counselors.  

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
OFFICE NEWS
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT! 

Morning supervision for students dropped off at FMMS begins at 7:05 a.m. 

The tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m. 


ABSENT? 

Please call the office BEFORE 9:00 a.m. if your child will be absent from school. 

An absent note needs to be turned into the office on the day your child returns to school. If a note is not received in the office, the absence will be recorded as UNEXCUSED. 
   DRESS CODE REMINDER
FOR FAIRCREST
YOUNG LADIES

*Unnatural hair color and/or extensions are not permitted.

*Shorts and skirts must be longer than fingertip length.

*Leggings, jeggings, and form-fitting yoga pants must be worn with a top that is fingertip length or longer. 

HIGH TECH CLASS NEWS
High Tech Teacher:

Mr. Hopple

High Tech class is a new applied arts course that students in seventh and eighth grade are taking this year!

                         
ART CLASS
Art Teacher:
Mrs. Eibel

Follow the work of our outstanding Faircrest Artists on Instagram at @FMMSArt !

Check out our fabulous new visual art website here:                                                  
Mrs. Eibel's Visual Art Class Web Site