Today is

FridayFebruary 28,

2020

EVEN Day

Jeans Day

No School on Monday, March 2nd We celebrate and honor Casimir Pulaski.

Casimir Pulaski is known for his contributions to

American independence. He was known as the “Father of American

Cavalry”. In 1779 Pulaski and his troops broke the

British siege of Charleston, South

Carolina. He was then sent to Savannah in a joint campaign with

French allies.

Today’s Welcoming RitualWhat makes you unique?

Hallway Supervision NEXT Week:

Mr. Keys

Mr. Pochynok

Mr. Brown

Mrs. Barnes

Mrs. MontgomeryThank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our

school safe!

Cafeteria Supervision NEXT Week:

Ms. E. Phillips

Ms. McDonald

Mrs. Zinnen

Mrs. Womble

Week of 2/24 - 2/28

The Binder Doctors are ready to help!AP Teachers: Please send students to the

cafeteria for help with organizing their binder.

Please send students after you take attendance. One student per AP!

6th and 7th graders with no referrals or buddy room moves will have an Out of the Blue Spin at the Falcon Wheel this week. Those that earned a spin will get their tickets in AP this week. Items on the wheel include soda, chips, candy, free jeans pass, free dance pass, free popcorn pass, and more! These Advisory classes will redeem their ticket on FRIDAY!

6th grade Becker Bretz Sullivan Sheraden Reynolds M. Phillips Montgomery

7th grade Bretz Morgan E. Phillips R. Zinnen Montgomery Snarr

FRIDAY Falcon Wheel Spinners

Missing something??? Check Lost and Found!

Please check the Lost and Found table outside the library for your missing items!

The items will be removed & donated.

Spring Photos are Wednesday, March 11th

● Students must be in District 186 dress code! ● May NOT interfere with learning, display alcohol, tobacco, or

drugs; illegal or violent behavior; offensive language or symbols; or have spikes or chains ○ Sagging pants, clothing with holes or transparent fabric,

bandanas, hats, hoods, sunglasses, sweatbands, pajama pants, slippers, or shoes with wheels are NOT allowed.

○ Photo Order Forms will be sent home on March 3rd

Come and Bowl with us on Sunday!

FMS will be bowling this Sunday, March 1st from 9PM-11PM at Kingpin Lanes. The cost is $15.00 for shoe rental and unlimited bowling. The FMS

snack bar will be open!

Attention Garden Club Members:Spring is just around the

corner which means planting time will be here

before you know it. Garden Club will meet in

the Library on Friday March 6th to finalize our vegetable seed order. Hope you can make it!

The Fantastic Falcons will be participating in the Sullivan Show Choir Competition tonight at the Sullivan High School at 6:50 p.m.

Good Luck to the Show Choir!

You will have a great performance!

Trivia Yesterday’s Question & Answer:

List the 10 Black Olympian History makers 1. Constantin Henriquez De Zubiera (Haitian) 1st black to compete in modern day Olympics, first person of color to earn a gold medal in Rugby. France 1900 2. George Coleman Poage (American) 1st African American to win a medal in the 200 and 440 yard hurdles. St Louis 1904. 3. John Taylor (American) 1st African American to win a gold medal in the medley relay team. London 1908. 4. Jesse Owens (American) Won 4 gold medals in running and field events during the 1936 Olympics in Nazi ruled Germany. Germany 1936. 5. Alice Coachman (American) 1st black woman to win a gold medal, she set records with her high jumps. London 1948.

Trivia Yesterday’s Question & Answer:

List the 10 Black Olympian History makers, cont.: 6. Wilma Rudolph (American) Youngest member of the track and field team and won a bronze medal, gold medals in the 100/200/sprint relay events. Melbourne 1956 & Rome 1960. 7. Florence Griffith-Joyner (American) “Fastest woman in the world” records set during the 100/200 meter dashes. Seoul 1988. 8. Ibtihaj Muhammad (American) First Muslim woman to compete in U.S. fencing and to wear a hijab. She was also the first female Muslim-American to win a bronze medal. Rio 2016. 9. Usain Bolt (Jamaican) Set world records in the men’s 100/200/4x100 meter relays and 6 gold medals. Beijing 2008. 10. Gabby Douglas (American) At 16 years old,, Gabby was the first woman of color and American to win gold in the all-around gymnastics competition.

-Isabella Baumfree/Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) -Araminta Ross/Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) -Coralie Franklin Cook (1861-1942) -Angelina Welde Grimke (1880-1958) -Charlotta Rollin (1849-Unknown) -Mary Ann Shad Cary (1823-1893) -Gertrude Bustill Mossell (1855-1948) -Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) -Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954) -Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964)

Influential African American Women Who Fought for Voting Rights for African Americans and Women

-Rosa Parks (1913-2005) -Charlotte Vandine Forten (1785-1884) -Harriet Forten Purvis (1810-1875) -Margaretta Forten (1806-1875) -Harriet Purvis (1810-1875) -Sarah Remond (1826-1887) -Francis Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911) -Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (1842-1924) -Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) -Ella Baker (1903-1986)

Influential African American Women Who Fought for Voting Rights for African Americans and Women

What incident led to the development of the NAACP? (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

*Please bring your answers to Ms. Womack’s office. First 5 students with correct answers will get a treat!!

Trivia

FMS - 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball

7th 19-25 L 23-25 L

8th 25-16 W 25-15 W

Up Next: 7th grade REGIONALS! GO FALCONS!!!

vs. Little

Flower

LMS/BC or WMS

FMS - 6th Grade Girls VolleyballGood Luck to the 6th grade Lady Falcons

Volleyball team tomorrow vs. JMS @ 8:00 a.m.

All 6th grade volleyball games are played @ GMS.

GO FALCONS!

2/28 Dylan Atkinson

2/28 E’Najah Baker

2/28 Ava Lausen

2/28 Aaliyah Sheppard

2/29 Deyonta Nelson

3/1 Satchmo Buecker

3/1 Markayla Ousley

3/1 Antwon Seals

3/2 *No FMS Birthdays*

Today’s Menu 2/28

Wild Mike's Cheese Pizza

Fish Sandwich

Seasoned Corn

What’s for LUNCH?

*Everyday selections *

Assorted cold

sandwiches & wraps,

Chef salads, fresh fruit,

and vegetable

plates

Menu is subject to change!Tuesday’s Menu 3/3

Menu Not Available

Yet

As we prepare for a productive

day, let us observe a moment of silence…..

I pledge allegiance to the

Flag of the United States of America,

and to the Republic for which

it stands, one Nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and justice

for all.

TODAY is a JEAN$ DAY for staff and

students!

Advisory teachers will collect $1 from students who wear

jeans!

Jeans with rips and/or

holes are NOT

allowed!

Jeans Day (BLUE OR BLACK ONLY)

Teachers - Please have your students remain standing for a dress code check.

Remember...

LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED.

If a belt is needed after 8:00, please let the student helpers know when they get to your

classroom!

Call 141 if a belt is needed and student helpers have already

been around.

Read, Write & Respond @ Franklin Middle School;

it’s our focus!

Have a great dayAnd remember ..…

It’s all about CHOICES!

Franklin Middle School