Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the January 22 Concerts have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 24.   The following groups are involved:

6:30 p.m. - Ms. Leizman's 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra 

7:45 p.m. - Mr. Maxwell's Seventh Grade Band and Mr. Maxwell's Eighth Grade Band

The National Geographic Bee starts next week at Festa!   Preliminary Round for Grades 7 and 8 is after school on Wednesday, January 23, in A216.  Preliminary Round for Grade 6 is Thursday, January 24, in A216.  School-level finals will be on Tuesday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m., in the Library Classroom

TODAY: 

• The FFMS Book Club will meet after school in the Library Extension to discuss  Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, January 17:

• 7th Grade Student Council will meet at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Bookshelf Battles during lunch Periods  (6th Graders - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein; 7th and 8th Graders - Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson)
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103

FRIDAY, January 18:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• DEADLINE for submitting registration form and permission slip for American Woodmen's Speech Contest

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The National Geographic Bee starts next week at Festa!   Preliminary Round for Grades 7 and 8 is after school on Wednesday, January 23, in A216.  Preliminary Round for Grade 6 is Thursday, January 24, in A216.  School-level finals will be on Tuesday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m., in the Library Classroom

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Modern Woodmen Speech Contest - Friday, January 18th is the deadline for registration and return of permission slip

Tuesday, January 15: 

• Junior Sports Management Club Pizza Party after school in A204.  Please arrange for transportation home.
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Wednesday, January 16: 

• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express 
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, January 17:

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:     National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216 for 6th and 7th graders participating in this year's contest.  

NEXT WEEK:

Tuesday, January 15:  Junior Sports Management Club Pizza Party after school in A204.  Please arrange for transportation home.

Wednesday, January 16:  FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express 

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of January 14, 2019:   (All rehearsals are 3:45 - 5:30.)

• Monday, 1/14  Fiona, Farquaad, Rats for tap number.                              
• Tuesday, 1/15   Donkey, Three Blind Mice, Shrek, Mama Ogre, Papa Ogre, King Harold, Queen Lillian, Townsperson Chorus               
• Wednesday, 1/16   All Fairy Tale Creatures and Fairy Tale Creature Chorus: Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Three Blind Mice
• Thursday 1/17   Donkey, Shrek, Dragon, Dragon’s Knight
• Friday, 1/18    Full Cast and Chorus Act II, sc. 9 (Finale)                                                  

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

American Woodmen of America Speech Contest information can be found on our web page under "FFMS Bulletins."

TODAY:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 lunch in B105.
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Friday, January 11: 

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216 for 6th and 7th graders participating in this year's contest.  

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY: 

• Shrek Rehearsal will end at 5:00 p.m. tonight.
• 7th Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213

Thursday, January 10:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 lunch in B105.
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Friday, January 11:  National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216 for 6th and 7th graders participating in this year's contest.  

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Modern Woodmen of America Speech Contest:  All students in all grades are encouraged to participate in this annual contest.  Entry Forms are available in all wing offices.  Deadline for signup and return of permission slip is Friday, January 18.  This year's topic is: Challenges Youth Face.  

Wednesday, January 9

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213

Thursday, January 10:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 lunch in B105.
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of January 7, 2019   (All rehearsals run from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

• Monday, January 7 Shrek, All three Fionas, Dragon
• Tuesday, January 8 Farquaad, Thelonious, Guards, Gingy, Act 1, sc. 4
• Wednesday, January 9 All Fairy Tale Creatures and Fairy Tale Creature Chorus: Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Mad Hatter, Elf, Three Blind Mice
• Thursday, January 10 Townsperson Chorus and Duloc Dancers, Farquaad, Thelonious
• Friday, January 11 No Rehearsal

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, January 9

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Tomorrow is Festa Friday Spirit Day!   Wear your Festa Spirit Wear and show your School Spirit!

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Drama Club Rehearsal Schedule for this week:  (All Rehearsals run to 5:30 this week)

• Wednesday, January 2  - Shrek, Donkey, "Don't Let Me Go"
• Thursday, January 3 - Townsperson Chorus and Dulac dancers, Farquaad, Thelonius, Captain and Guards
• Friday, January 4 - Fiona, Pied Piper, Bluebird, Tap Auditions for the Rats Dance.  

TODAY:  Mathcounts meeting after school in D213

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, January 9

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of January 2, 2019:   (All rehearsals are now until 3:45 - 5:30 unless otherwise announced.)

• Wednesday, January 2 -  Shrek, Donkey, “Don’t Let Me Go” Go”  
• Thursday, January 3 - Townsperson Chorus and Dulac dancers, Farquaad, Thelonius, Captain and Guards                                            
• Friday, January 4 - Fiona, Pied Piper, Bluebird.   Also this is the day for TAP auditions for the Rats dance.  Anyone in the show with Tap skills and experience who wishes to audition for this tap/dance number at the beginning of Act II may come audition.                                                       

The FFMS Book Club will meet after school on Wednesday, January 16, in the Library Extension to discuss Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.  All are welcome.

Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year!  See you in 2019!

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting in C216 at 8:15 a.m.
• Quidditch meeting after school in D109 - End of Season celebration - 'til 4:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, December 21:  "Heavenly Hats" YAC (Youth Against Cancer) Club Fundraiser

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Shirt and Hoodie order forms are due by this Friday.  No late forms can be accepted.   Check the Drama Club website or see Mr. Royal if you need a new form.

TODAY:

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Grade 7 Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 7 lunch in C213
• Spanish Club meeting after school in D105
• Italian Club meeting after school in C106
• FFMS Book Club meeting in the library extension

Thursday, December 20: 

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting in C216 at 8:15 a.m.
• Quidditch meeting after school in D109 - End of Season celebration - 'til 4:45 p.m.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:  

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

Wednesday, December 19: 

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Grade 7 Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 7 lunch in C213
• Spanish Club meeting after school in D105
• Italian Club meeting after school in C106
• FFMS Book Club meeting in the library extension

Thursday, December 20: 

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting in C216 at 8:15 a.m.
• Quidditch meeting after school in D109 - End of Season celebration - 'til 4:45 p.m.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:  Junior Sports Management Club meeting after school in A211

Tuesday, December 18:  8th Grade Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

Wednesday, December 19: 

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Grade 7 Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 7 lunch in C213
• Spanish Club meeting after school in D105
• Italian Club meeting after school in C106

Thursday, December 20: 

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting in C216 at 8:15 a.m.
• Quidditch meeting after school in D109 - End of Season celebration - 'til 4:45 p.m.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY: 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium

Shrek rehearsal schedule for the week of December 17:  (All rehearsals are 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.)

• Monday, December 17 Townsperson Chorus, Farquaad, Thelonius, Captain for What’s Up, Duloc choreography and dance auditions
• Tuesday, December 18: Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, Bluebird    
• Wednesday, December 19: Captain, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature CHORUS                  
• Thursday, December 20: Captain, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature CHORUS for CHOREOGRAPHY
• Friday, December 21: No Rehearsal.  Happy Holidays!

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, December 17:  Junior Sports Management Club meeting after school in A211

Tuesday, December 18:  8th Grade Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

Thursday, December 20: 

• 7th Grade Student Council meeting in C216 at 8:15 a.m.
• Quidditch meeting after school in D109 - End of Season celebration - 'til 4:45 p.m.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium
• Grade 7 Harry Potter Club meeting Period 6 in C213
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, December 13:  Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103

Friday, December 14: 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium

NEXT WEEK:

• Monday, December 17:  Junior Sports Management Club meeting after school in A211
• Tuesday, December 18:  8th Grade Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The Toys for Tots collection has been extended until Friday, December 14.

TODAY:  Grade 6 Student Council meeting Period 5 in B112 

Wednesday, December 12:  

• 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium
• Grade 7 Harry Potter Club meeting Period 6 in C213
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, December 13:  Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103

Friday, December 14: 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Tomorrow is the last day for dropping off Toys for Tots.

Shrek Rehearsal schedule for the week of December 10, 2018.  All rehearsals are 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• Monday, December 10   Townsperson Chorus, Farquaad, Thelonius, Captain for What’s Up, Duloc.     
• Tuesday, December 11:Donkey, Dragon, Dragonettes, Dragon’s Knights                             
• Wednesday, December 12:  Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, Bluebird                                   
• Thursday, December 13     Shrek, Donkey, Captain and Guards               
• Friday, December 14    Captain, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature CHORUS for CHOREOGRAPHY   

TODAY:  Mr. Clemente's Perfect 5 Advanced Global Class will meet in D109 Period 5

Wednesday, December 12:  

• 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, December 13:  Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103

Friday, December 14: 6th Grade Chorus solo tryouts Period 5 in the auditorium

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• National History Day Contest meeting at 8:15 in C211

NEXT WEEK:

• Thursday, December 13 - Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• Friday, December 14 - Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236

Shrek Rehearsal schedule for the week of December 10, 2018.  All rehearsals are 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• Monday, December 10   Townsperson Chorus, Farquaad, Thelonius, Captain for What’s Up, Duloc.     
• Tuesday, December 11:Donkey, Dragon, Dragonettes, Dragon’s Knights                             
• Wednesday, December 12:  Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, Bluebird                                   
• Thursday, December 13     Shrek, Donkey, Captain and Guards               
• Friday, December 14    Captain, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature CHORUS for CHOREOGRAPHY                  

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

REMINDER:  Toys for Tots Collection now through Tuesday, December 11.  Please consider donating an unwrapped, new toy for a deserving child.  Collection boxes are located outside all three wing offices. 

TODAY:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103 
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• Juggling Club after school in C201
• Quidditch after school in Back B Gym

Friday, December 7:

• National History Day Contest meeting at 8:15 in C211

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY: 

• Seventh Grade Harry Potter Club informational meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension
• Glee Club rehearsal after school 
• Japanese Club meeting after school in D112
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213

Thursday, December 6:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103 
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• Juggling Club after school in C201
• Quidditch after school in Back B Gym

Friday, December 7:

• National History Day Contest meeting at 8:15 in C211

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Wednesday, December 5: 

• Seventh Grade Harry Potter Club informational meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension
• Glee Club rehearsal after school 
• Japanese Club meeting after school in D112

Thursday, December 6:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103 
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102

Friday, December 7:

• National History Day Contest meeting at 8:15 in C211

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TOYS FOR TOTS:  Help brighten a child's holiday.  Please drop off new, unwrapped toys/gifts in the Toys for Tots collection bins outside each wing office.  

Shrek The Musical Rehearsal Schedule for week of December 3, 2018       (All rehearsals are 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.)

• Monday, December 3: Shrek, Fiona
• Tuesday, December 4:Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature - CHORUS                   
• Wednesday, December 5: Donkey, Dragon, Shrek, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper - NO CHORUS
• Thursday, December 6: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
• Friday, December 7:  Donkey, Shrek   

Wednesday, December 5: 

• Seventh Grade Harry Potter Club informational meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension
• Glee Club rehearsal after school 
• Japanese Club meeting after school in D112

Thursday, December 6:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236
• Grade 8 Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

NEXT WEEK:

Shrek The Musical Rehearsal Schedule for week of December 3, 2018       (All rehearsals are 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.)

• Monday, December 3: Shrek, Fiona
• Tuesday, December 4:Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper PLUS Fairy Tale Creature - CHORUS                   
• Wednesday, December 5: Donkey, Dragon, Shrek, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Elf, Pied Piper - NO CHORUS
• Thursday, December 6: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
• Friday, December 7:  Donkey, Shrek   

Wednesday, December 5: 

• Seventh Grade Harry Potter Club informational meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension

Thursday, December 6:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113
• Model UN meeting after school in E103
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112
• Quidditch will meet today after school in the Back B Gym

Friday, November 30:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236
• Grade 8 Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, December 5: 

• Seventh Grade Harry Potter Club informational meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension

Thursday, December 6:

• Grade 7 Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• Bookshelf Battles in the library during lunch
• Math Olympiad meeting after school in the Library Classroom
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, November 29:

• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113
• Model UN meeting after school in D111
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112

Friday, November 30:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236
• Grade 8 Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104

TODAY:

• Girls Blue and Gold Basketball will meet after school
• Junior Sports Management Club meeting after school in A211

Wednesday, November 28:

• Bookshelf Battles in the library after school
• Math Olympiad meeting after school in the Library Classroom
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, November 29:

• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113
• Model UN meeting after school in D111
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112

Friday, November 30:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek The Musical Rehearsal Schedule for Week of November 26:  (all Rehearsals are 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)

• Monday, November 26:   Shrek, Donkey, all three Fionas, Pinocchio, Dragon and Dragonettes, Dragon's Knights
• Tuesday, November 27:  Captain of the Guard, Three Little Pigs, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Mat Hatter, Elf
• Wednesday, November 28:    Farquaad, Thelonius, Pinocchio, Gingy
• Thursday, November 29:   Full Cast and Chorus
• Friday, November 30:   Shrek, Farquaad, Thelonious, Captain of the Guard

TODAY:  

• Wrestling starts after school in the Front B Gym.  Ends at 5:30 p.m.
• Basketball Tryouts and Practices:  Boys Blue and Gold teams will meet after school

Tuesday, November 27:

• Girls Blue and Gold Basketball will meet after school
• Junior Sports Management Club meeting after school in A211

Wednesday, November 28:

• Bookshelf Battles in the library after school

Thursday, November 29:

• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Friday, November 30:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meeting at 8:20 a.m. in C236

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• Girls Basketball tryouts
• Italian Club will meet after school in C106

Wednesday, November 21:

• National History Day will meet at 8:15 a.m. in C217

NEXT WEEK:

• Wednesday, November 28:  Bookshelf Battles - 6th Graders will battle Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and 7th and 8th Graders will battle The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan.  If you are interested in participating in the Kahoot trivia competition, stop by the Library to sign up.