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A/B Schedule:
October 9 (B)
October 12 (A)
October 13 (B)
October 14 (A)
October 15 (B)
October 16 (A)
October 19 (B)
October 20 (A)
October 21 (B)
October 22 (A)
October 23 (B)
October 26 (A)
October 12 (A) -
MAP Testing
Heaton’s 4th period @ 9 am Heaton’s 6th period @ 1 pm
Rm. 313
PTSA Board Meeting
7 pm
October 13 (A) –
MAP Testing
Heaton’s 1st period @ 9am
Heaton’s 5th period @ 1 pm
Rm. 313
Snow Goose Field Trip
Cabinet Yaak
October 14 (A) –
Walk ‘n’ Roll Wednesday!
MAP Testing
Beatty’s 1st period @ 9 am Beatty’s 5th period @ 1 pm
Rm. 313
Snow Goose Field Trip
Cabinet Yaak
October 15 (B) –
MAP Testing
Beatty’s 2nd period @ 9 am Beatty’s 6th period @ 1 pm
Rm. 313
HIV/AIDS Information Night for Parents
Roeder Board Room
7 pm
October 16 (A) –
MAP Testing Make-ups @ 9 am
Make-ups @ 1 pm
Rm. 313
Magazine Drive Turn-In
October 19 (B) - Early Release
Assembly Schedule
Schedule #4- Periods 1, 2, 3
October 19 (B) –
FMS Presentation
October 20 (A) –
Picture Retakes
October 22 (A) –
Magazine Drive Turn-In
October 27 (B) –
Magazine Drive Turn-In
October 29 –
PTSA
Masquerade Ball
evening
Fairhaven Events Calendar
District Events Calendar
In Brief
GRR! (Grizzlies Receiving Recognition )
David _______ - Compassion and Kindness
Jonathan Baker – Enthusiasm, Inclusiveness, Initiative, Kindness, and Respect
Alex Chasteen – Courage and Positivity
Veronica Coughlin – Courage, Kindness and Work Ethic
Chris Delegans - Initiative, Kindness, Leadership, Positivity, Respect and Responsibility
Max Diehl – Initiative and Volunteerism
Myles Ford – Kindness, Leadership, Respect and Responsibility
Henry Han – Responsibility, Tech Savvy, and Volunteerism
April Harnden – Responsibility and Work Ethic
Ethan Hunger – Kindness, Respect and Volunteerism
Ryan Johnson – Initiative, Kindness, Leadership, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility and Work Ethic
Hunter Irey – Courage and Citizenship
Summer MacGregor – Initiative and Leadership
Christian Masterson – Courage, Leadership, Perseverance, Responsibility and Work Ethic
Daton Nestlebush – Academic Achievement
Becca Oviatt – Enthusiasm and Volunteerism
Emily Pittis - Volunteerism
Noah Ringler – Innovation
James Rozon – Perseverance and Positivity
Mario Senter – Citizenship, Enthusiasm, Responsibility and Work Ethic
Bryce Sherif – Enthusiasm and Leadership
Rachel Stonedahl – Fairness, Initiative, Innovation and Kindness
Jack Willis – Courage and Enthusiasm
Warren Zinns – Positivity and Volunteerism
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 Dear Parents,
The leaves are changing and suddenly swirling around the neighborhood in windy gusts. It is hard to imagine that the first month of school has already whizzed by. Here at Fairhaven we have managed to settle into some comfortable sense of routine. We enjoy greeting the students as they arrive filled with anticipation and excitement about the coming day.
October 29th is our first big family social, the Masquerade Ball. Please mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening event and begin thinking about those family costumes! More information will be forthcoming from our PTSA in the next few weeks.
EMERGENCY RELEASE PROCEDURES: FMS (put this on your refrigerator!)
Each year at Fairhaven Middle School, we review our emergency procedures to ensure that we are prepared to respond appropriately to any crisis. We know that in the event of a school emergency, parents will want immediate access to their children. Our plan is to ensure the safety of students and the orderly release of all students to their families.
■ If the school building is evacuated, signs at the corner of Park Ridge and Hawthorne will direct you to the student release area. School personnel will supervise and organize students by grade level on our various fields.
■ If the entire site is evacuated, we will move to one of our off-site evacuation areas: Bellingham Tennis Club or Fairhaven Park.
■ It is important that all adults remain calm and patient so that staff can connect students with their parents as quickly and efficiently as possible. We need to be sure that all students are accounted for and are released to appropriate adults.
■ Please follow these four procedures for communication:
o Check the district emergency website: www.bsd501.org
o Listen to local media for updates and information
o Call the district information phone line: 676-6400.
o Please keep our school phone line clear
By following the guidelines we are establishing, parents can be sure that all children will be carefully released and accounted for. The safety of your children is our number one priority and we appreciate your patience and assistance during any emergency. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to these emergency release procedures, please contact me at 676-6450.
Sincerely,
Deirdre O’Neill, Principal
School News
Absence: Parents are required to phone the school attendance office (676-6876) on or before the beginning of their child’s absence. To be excused, parents need to phone the school within 48 hours of the absence; there are three reasons for excused absences - illness or health concerns, family emergencies, and family religious observances. Parents are also required to send a note to school excusing the absence on the day their child returns to school; without a note the absence will be unexcused. For prearranged absences of more than four (4) days, parents shall contact the attendance secretary in writing a week before the scheduled absence so students can get a work contract and stay caught up with schoolwork. Make-up work will be confined to homework assignments, teacher handouts, textbook pages covered, quizzes and scheduled tests. It is the student’s responsibility to ask teachers for any missed assignments.
Excessive Absences: Many learning opportunities that cannot be made up later are missed when students are absent.
Because of this, if a student is absent for ten or more days during a semester parents may be contacted and/or a conference will be scheduled to consider the impact absences have had on academic progress. Both excused and unexcused absences count towards these ten days.
District News
The Bellingham School District is counting children who ride our school busses from October 6-9 and October 12. The transportation funding that we receive from Washington state for the entire year is determined by the number of students who ride the bus to school in the morning or mid-day to kindergarten) during these designated days. 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.
It's not too late to sign up for Girls on Track! Registration is still open for Girls on Track. This awesome program combines lessons on building self-confidence and making healthy choices with physical games and running activities. The focus is on self-improvement, rather than competition. Groups meet at Fairhaven Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. The fall season runs October 1st to December 5th. The $115 fee covers the 22 meetings, healthy snacks, a Girls on Track T-shirt, a water bottle and entrance into our culminating 5k event in downtown Bellingham on December 5th. Contact the Girls on the Run/Girls on Track Coordinator at 733-8630 or jgallant@whatcomymca.org for more information.
PTSA News:
If you haven’t yet completed or returned a green general volunteer form, they are available in the Fairhaven office. A description of volunteer opportunities can also be found on our web page. All are welcome at our PTSA Board meetings, the second Monday each month. Please join us October 12th at 7 PM.
FMS FUNDRAISER IS UNDERWAY!!
Our lively student-performed assembly today kicks off this year's school fundraiser. PTSA funds support many important programs and events at our school such as: SNOW GOOSE, GOBBLE WOBBLE, FIELD TRIPS, WALK & ROLL WEDNESDAYS, YEARBOOK, CHALK ART, ART REFLECTIONS, STUDENT NEWSPAPER, STUDENT DIRECTORY, MATH OLYMPIAD, 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION, C.U.B.S.,$ FOR MUSIC, ART AND TECHNOLOGY, TEACHER APPRECIATION, D.E.N. and more.
Each FMS student has received a Fundraising Packet. Please go over the fundraising opportunities with your student and encourage their participation. Your student's goal is to raise $50.
The $50 goal gains your student entrance to the CARNIVAL OF INFLATABLE TOYS : a fun-filled hour in the gym with such monsters as the 'Scream Machine 22ft Slide', the 'Mega 45ft Obstacle Course', the 'Bungee Run', the 'Slam Dunk' and last year's favorite, 'Human Foosball.'
The Top 20 Fundraisers will be feted to an exclusive pizza party at the Carnival with extra games and prizes.
Raffle drawings for gift certificates, cash, school clothing and large candy will happen on each Turn In Day.
Don't miss the Masquerade Ball, October 29th, 6-9pm. The whole family is invited! Dress in your finest Halloween garb or come as you are. Pizza Dinner, Halloween Treats and Live Music by "The Atlantics."
Friday, Oct. 16th - #1 Fundraiser Turn In Day
Thursday, Oct. 22nd - #2 Fundraiser Turn In Day
Tuesday, Oct. 27th - #3 Fundraiser Turn In Day
Thursday, Oct. 29th - Masquerade Ball, 6-9pm
Friday, November 6th - Carnival of Inflatable Toys
Other important dates to remember: October 14th—Walk ‘n’ Roll Wednesdays kick-off. Park the car and stretch your legs as you join us in celebrating International Walk to School month.
For more information about PTSA activities, please visit the FMS PTSA Website: http://fairhaven.bham.wednet.edu/School%20Info/PTSA/08-09%20PTSA.htm.
Fairhaven Middle School
110 Park Ridge Road
Bellingham, WA 98225-7999
(360) 676-6450
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