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October Newsletter
Win the Day!
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Zach Dillavou
Middle School Principal
zdillavou@forestcity.k12.ia.us
641-585-4772
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Mission Statement
The core purpose of the Forest City Middle School is to build positive relationships with students in a safe environment where students are held to high expectations through a challenging and engaging curriculum.
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This past month our Motivational Monday talks with each grade have focused on peer pressure. Peer pressure is defined as the feeling of social pressures to conform to the group.
We discussed how many decisions can be tough to make on our own, then to have others pulling on us to make certain decisions, the choice get even tougher. We know people in general conform to peer pressure to be liked, they want to fit in, or are curious as to what they may experience. We leave our better judgement behind and forget about common sense when we get peer pressured.
It is important for our students to remember 4 ideas to avoid negative peer pressure situations:
- Walk away, say, “No thanks!”
- Stand firm in what you believe, have a plan before you get into a tough situation.
- Strength in numbers, “I’m with you, let’s go.”
- Create a circle of influence with peers and adults that you know are caring, honest and trustworthy!
In closing, let me express how proud I am of our Middle School students that we have participating in activities outside the school day. Yes, we should all be very proud of the success they have on the court, field, running course or concert venue. But even more importantly is how they represent our school and community while being out in front of everyone. It shows great character to be positive, determined and yet demonstrate good sportsmanship in victory or defeat. To our students I say, Keep up the GREAT example you are showing!
Zach Dillavou,
Middle School Principal
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Bill Cordes speaks at FCMS
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On October 11, we were fortunate to have guest speaker, Bill Cordes, with us. His presentation is called, "You Only Get Out What You Put In."
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spoke for about 70 minutes about several topics. He focused on being empathetic, and that we don't know others stories and what they have experienced. He also talked about how important it is that we work hard in a school to make others feel important and valued. He shared with the students five habits that hold us back (blame, shame, complain, deny, and quit). These are the responses we use when things don't go our way.
This is when we need to persevere and find a way to succeed. Bill had a great message for the day and used a lot of humor to keep the students engaged.
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Over the summer, the art room (middle school and high school), was remodeled and Mrs. Beach and the students are enjoying it.
There is a new kiln and kiln room, new lights and a new ceiling.
"The art room remodel is beautiful and functional," said Mrs. Beach. "The kiln room improves safety for everyone using it. Please stop by and see it! "
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Check out the new Boman Fine Arts Center web site:
www.bomanfineartscenter.org
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Upcoming No School Days
October 19
November 16
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Unity Day
October 24, 2018
Why:
In support of bullying prevention month and to support kindness and acceptance
Where:
FCMS
Wear:
Orange is the color to wear to support Unity Day 2018
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November 13 & 15,
Parent Teacher Student Conferences, 3:00-7:00 PM
Watch for a letter in the mail about how to sign up for conferences.
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FCMS is the only school in the state to host a Coaches vs. Cancer event
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Last week, FCMS students raised $651.05 for the fight against cancer!
Events included Pajama Day as well as cookie and hot cocoa sales at the middle school football games. FCMS Student Council will add $348.95 so a check for $1,000 will be submitted to Winnebago County Relay for Life.
7th grade math students baked about 500 cookies and Cabin Coffee donated the hot cocoa for sale.
Students prepped for this service project with Mrs. Ziesmer by working on the recipe (fractions), discussing gross and net profit, reading receipts and by shopping for the best deals on the cookie-making supplies.
Thanks to special guests Mr. Lovick, who talked to the kids about cancer, and to Mrs. Pruisner for helping to bake and for sharing information about how she uses math in her candy-making business.
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Follow us @ ForestCityMS
Teacher Twitter accounts:
@fcms_read_gal
@zdillavou
@FCMSOlsonK
@Uhlenhopp15
@ELPFC
@helgesont
@dcbang
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Forest City Middle School
(641) 585-4772
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