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A/B Schedule: In Brief GRR! (Grizzlies Receiving Recognition) Elizabeth Barrera Initiative, Kindness, Volunteerism, and Work Ethic Daelyn Ferrell Inclusiveness, Kindness, and Volunteerism Shira Joy Leadership Brittney Norris Enthusiasm and Leadership Sabrina Shaw Leadership and Responsibility Nikki Stewart Inclusiveness Kanishya Wagar Kindness and Volunteerism Austyn Young Enthusiasm and Volunteerism PTSA News: Correction |
Our Site Council will be getting underway in early October. Their charge is to put building goals into practice and ultimately to make recommendations that improve student learning. This will be an interesting and challenging task as we look to boost student performance to a new level. If you are interested in serving on the Council, please give me a call, 676-6450, during working hours for further information. Open House is scheduled for the evening of September 30th (6th grade) and October 1 (7th, 8th grade). You will have an opportunity to meet the teachers and to learn about our school and terrific PTSA. The parent representatives for our site council will be selected during the evening festivities. Safety is an important part of walking to and from school. One of the most hazardous areas can be the bridge and intersection in front of Fairhaven. We ask that parents speak to their students and help them understand that it is important to wait for the proper signal before crossing the intersection. It is also important to walk a bicycle when crossing the intersection and using the bridge. Students should also stay on the sidewalks when crossing the bridge. Traffic can be very congested both before and after school. We ask that parents slow down as they approach these areas and drive with our students' safety in mind. School lost and found clothing items are hanging on a rack in our entry lobby. If you don't find what you are looking for-ask us. We have a drawer full of small items: jewelry, watches, glasses, etc. waiting to be claimed.
HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum - Fifth Grade and Middle School This is important, please have this information translated for you as soon as possible. A parent meeting for middle school parents to learn more about the HIV/AIDS curriculum and preview HIV/AIDS curriculum materials that will be used with students is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Roeder Administration Building, 1306 Dupont Street. Washington State law (RCW28A.230.070) requires public schools in the State of Washington to teach about the "life threatening dangers" of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) grade 5 and beyond. PLEASE NOTE: The law provides that, "No student may be required to participate in AIDS prevention education if the student's parent or guardian, having attended one of the district presentations, objects in writing to the participation." Based on this law, you can only exempt your student from instruction in HIV/AIDS prevention if you If you are unable to attend the informational meeting, you may preview materials at your student's school or in the Curriculum Office located in the Roeder Administration Building. Interpreters are available for this meeting upon request. If you plan to attend the meeting and will need an interpreter, please contact your school secretary. CAFETERIA GUIDELINES
Football (3:45 pm start*) Soccer (4 pm start*) Dance (start 3:45 pm*) September 24 Fairhaven at SMS (Downer) (A Teams) SMS at Fairhaven (A Teams) September 26 Fairhaven at SMS (Downer) (B Teams) SMS at Fairhaven (B Teams) Demo Presentation at home schools * Start times may vary - if they do, the correct time will be noted in the schedule. Mr. Heaton, 676-6450, extension 4664, coaches football. Fairhaven Middle School |
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As we look to pick up threads from the past year and to weave the start of a new year, we find that 2008-2009 holds many challenges and opportunities for our school. Across the district we are beginning plans to prepare every child for College, Career, and Citizenship. We will be looking at our math curriculum and student placement with the intent to provide every child with a rigorous math experience. Five of our FMS teachers will be implementing new interactive technology in their classrooms. Alexandra Paige, Dustin Heaton, Leslie McInnis, Cathy Gersich, and Stephanie Strow have just completed the first leg of their training and are busy preparing for the infusion and integration of Activeboards in their classrooms. We are in the final stages of launching our third computer lab, which is a portable, wireless unit that can be wheeled from classroom to classroom.
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