School Events

A/B Schedule:  

October 6     (A)
October 7     (B)
October 8     (A)
October 9     (B)
October 10  (A)
October 13   (B)
October 14   (A)
October 15   (B)
October 16   (A)

Calendar:
 
October 4 
Saturday School, KMS

October 6 - 10 Transportation Count Week

October 8
Picture Day

October 9* 
6th Grade Breakfast,
Cabinet Yaak
(7:00 - 7:45 am)

October 10  
PTSA Fundraiser Kick-Off Assembly, 2 pm Assembly Schedule

October 10*  
6th Grade Breakfast, Salmon Selway (7:00 am - 7:45 am)

October 13-24  
PTSA Fundraiser

October 14
Healthy Youth Survey
(6th and 8th grades)
1st period -
8th grade teams and Cabinet Yaak 2nd period -
Salmon Selway

October 15 
HIV/AIDS Information Night for Parents, 7 pm
Roeder Board Room,
1306 Dupont Street


* If you are unable to attend on the date your child's team is having breakfast, please feel free to join us for breakfast with the other team.

Fairhaven Events Calendar

District Events Calendar

MS Art Students' Efforts on Display:
written by Cathy Gersich, Art Teacher

Sunday, October 5th at the County Courthouse from
4:00-6:00 pm.

Last year, FMS art class students participated in making origami cranes in support of the 14,000 Cranes for Whatcom County Project: Hope and Support for People with Mental Illness. The cranes will be on display as part of a dedication ceremony on Sunday, October 5th, should you wish to take your child. The cranes will be flying at the courthouse from October 5th-17th.

Our students worked with volunteers from the Mental Illness support group who told students about how common mental illness is in our society and the community of Bellingham. After that discussion, each student learned how to fold an origami crane and then, each made a few as a symbol of support. Some students even worked over the weekend on their own and brought in bags of extra cranes!

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)- Grades 3, 4, 5, and 8th Grade Students Who Are Not Yet at Standard (NYAS) as Measured by the WASL
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students along with NYAS 8th grade students will be participating in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) between September 22 and October 15, 2008. MAP is a computer-generated mathematics assessment that takes students about an hour to complete.
 
The MAP assessment is unique because the software adapts to an appropriate level for your child's current understanding. This unique level continues from one testing season to the next. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to maintain a positive attitude toward testing.
 
The MAP assessment provides one "snapshot" of student performance. Used in conjunction with classroom assessments, results from these tests help students, teachers and parents better understand each student's progress toward meeting district standards for achievement. In addition, results help teachers and administrators identify strengths and areas for future improvement in our instructional programs. Within 72 hours after testing, teachers can access individual student reports that give detailed information about each student's math skills.
This year all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be assessed in math (using MAP) three times per year - fall, winter, and spring. 8th grade students whom are not yet at standard (NYAS) will take the MAP on math to demonstrate their progress toward standard or to indicate that they have met the standard in math.

Save Fuel and $$$:
If Your Child Will Ride the Bus, Make It Count from Oct. 6-10

The Bellingham School District will count children who ride our school buses during the week of Oct. 6-10. The transportation funding that we receive from Washington State for the entire school year is determined by the number of students who ride the bus to school for a minimum of three mornings (or mid-day to kindergarten) during this designated week. The state does not provide funding based on afternoon ridership. This funding is essential to help pay for your child's transportation to and from school throughout the school year. Thank you for your support.

	Football (3:45 pm start*)	Soccer (4 pm start*) +	Dance (start 3:45 pm*)
October 8	FMS at Whatcom (A Teams)	Whatcom at FMS (A Teams)
October 9	FMS at Whatcom (B Teams)	Whatcom at FMS (B Teams)
October 10			FMS at Kulshan
October 15	FMS at Horizon (A Teams)*	Horizon at FMS (A Teams)
October 16	FMS at Horizon (B Teams)*	Horizon at FMS (B Teams) +
October 17			FMS at Shuksan

* Start times may vary - if they do, the correct time will be noted in the schedule.

+ Horizon - No B Boys' Soccer Team

Mr. Heaton, 676-6450, extension 4664, coaches football.
Ms. Pepe, 676-6540, extension 4668, is coaching Dance/Gymnastics. Mr. Boriss, 676-6450, extension 4634, is coaching girls' soccer.
Mr. Haas, 224-3053, is the boys soccer coach.