8 - April 2015 Falcon Flyer

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April 2015
From the Principal's Desk...
Forestwood Middle
The Falcon Flyer articles all seem to begin in the same
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manner, by expressing our pride in the consistently strong
Teacher Websites performance of our students. The end of the third nineweek grading period saw a record number of students
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recognized in Falcon Fiesta, and an equally high
percentage of our student body achieving Honor Roll status. We could not be
Student Handbook more proud of the work ethic and desire to achieve that is part of the
Forestwood culture; be assured we understand that in no small measure is this
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success a result of the emphasis on education from the family first. In
extracurricular activities we have seen unsurpassed effort and commitment
PTA
across the board from all of the athletic programs, Band, Choir, Orchestra,
Theatre Arts, Circle of Friends, Student Council and the NJHS. A special
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congratulation goes to our 8th grade Boys Track Team winning the District
Championship. We look for a strong conclusion to an incredibly successful
From the Principal's year! Please keep an eye toward the school's calendar on our website for the
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great number of activities that will conclude the school year. There will be
much activity as we close out the school year with year-end concerts, trips,
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and meetings. Award Recognitions will be conducted during Class Meetings on
Thursday, May 28th for the 6th and 7th grades (12:25 p.m. for 7th grade; 1:10
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p.m. for the 6th grade.) Eighth grade awards will be presented during the 8th
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Proof of Residence Grade Award Program on Saturday, Mayrd 9 . We will conclude the academic
year with exams on Wednesday, June 3 (periods 1, 2, & 3,) Thursday, June
4th (periods 5, 6 & 7) and Friday, June 5th (periods 4 & 8.) Students will be
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released at 1:00 p.m. on the 5th. The school's website has a detailed exam
schedule for the last week of school. In addition, we will try to announce via
School Calendar
Grade Events
FMHS PTSA
Academic UIL
UIL Choir
UIL Orchestra
6th & 7th Grade
Social
Opening on PTA
Board
Falcon Fiesta
Hospitality
Committee
Career Day, May
21st
Friday Nite Live
Upcoming Events
our phone message system, events as they approach so parents have as many
reminders as possible. The age-old mantra that parent involvement makes the
difference in education is a way of life at Forestwood. Thank you for all you do
to support and work with us in the critical mission of educating your children.
The STAAR testing is now complete; we administered the 7 th grade writing test
and the 8th grade reading test during the first week of April. During the week
of April 20th our students took the 6th, 7th and 8th grade math tests. 6th and 7th
reading tests as well as the 8th grade science and social studies tests. We will
see results from all of the testing in a few weeks. We fully expect to celebrate
great achievements on all of the various tests administered this spring.
Three years ago our 8th grade Student Council representatives asked if we
could have a formal "event" to conclude the year. We responded positively
with the condition that they must plan and organize the entire event as the
leaders of the school. That tradition has continued and we could not be more
proud to see the 8th Grade Award Banquet become a reality for the fourth year
in a row, revamped by the class of 2015 into a somewhat different concept.
Conceived of and executed by the students, it appears to be a solid tradition.
Mark your calendars for the evening of Saturday, May 9th!
Finally, thank you once again for being involved in the education of your child.
We all share the same mission, preparing our students for a future they create
in a world that has not yet been defined! Please feel free to call, stop in to visit
or send an email with any questions or concerns.
David Tickner
Principal
From Our PTA President...
It's hard to believe we are planning to wrap up the school year. PTA has been
very busy this year and I'd like to thank our board and all of our volunteers
who have helped consistently all year long.
We have packed snacks for the STARR testing, showed our appreciation to the
administrative staff with a luncheon and even kicked off opening day with a
Skyward Family Accessballpark concession stand lunch for our teachers to enjoy.
We nominated and elected our PTA board officers for the 2015-16 school year.
I am thankful for the interest and the roles these individuals will be taking on
to ensure the continuation of our awesome PTA. New to the executive board
for next year are: VP - Addie Monson and Secretary - Cynthia Mrozek. There
are still board positions open if you are interested and as always many
volunteer opportunities.
On Monday April 27th, AIM for Success will be presenting their abstinence
program to all 7th grade. PTA has paired with AIM to bring programs to our
students. If there are program subjects you feel would be valuable to our
students please email your suggestions to me at [email protected], I
We are still collectingwould be happy to look into new ideas and opportunities
things coming up. Book fair will run April 27 - May 1st,
Box Tops for EducationThere are still so many
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even more: 6th and 7th grade social, 8th
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falcon fiesta, 6 grade field day, another Fabulous Falcon
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ceremony,
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senior social and many more. Please check your
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these dates.
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those
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coming in!
If you have volunteered in any way this year through your time or donations,
Thanks!
Karon Larison
Forestwood Box
Tops for Education
Coordinator
please join us so we may thank you. Reserve JUNE 1, 2015 for volunteer
appreciation. We would love to see you there. More information will follow
with location and time.
One last item to share, every year PTA has the opportunity to award two
former FMS students with a scholarship. Seniors have to apply and meet all
the qualifications. Our scholarship committee narrows down the field and
recognizes the two outstanding students and honors them with a $500
scholarship to his or her choice of college. This year we would like to present
the recipients at the senior social we will be holding on May 28th.
Be sure to mark your calendars with all the end of year events and look for
opportunities to be involved with your student and school. If you have any
questions or need school/PTA related information
please feel free to always contact any of the FMS
PTA board members.
Michelle Bagrow
Forestwood PTA President
Proof of Residence - 8th Grade Parents
As students make the transition from middle school to high
school there is an additional step in the registration process.
That step requires each 8th grade student to provide renewed
proof of residency; that proof must come in the form of one of
the following items with the parents' name and address printed
on the document.
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Electric bill
Gas bill
Town of Flower Mound water bill
Please provide a current bill - Mar/April. Please make sure your child's name is
written in the upper right hand corner of the bill.)
The document may be delivered to Mrs. Frankie Duval in the Forestwood
Middle School Attendance Office by your child as soon as possible and no later
than Friday, May 1, 2015. High school registration will not be considered
complete without this information. Class schedules will not be handed out to
students that do not have a current proof of residency on file.
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Duval through Forestwood's main phone
number. Thank you for your efforts to properly complete the registration
process.
Upcoming 8th Grade Events
8th grade parents, be sure to look at this document for
important and exciting dates coming up for end of year
events.
FMHS PTSA
Hello Flower Mound Incoming Freshman Parents,
The FMHS PTSA Nominating Committee is looking for nominees for the 2015 2016 school year.
These are our elected officer positions and no previous board experience is
necessary. If you are interested in serving, please contact any or all members
of our Nominating Committee:
Michelle McDaniel [email protected]
Dawn Michalski - [email protected]
Keshvar Buhariwalla - [email protected]
Estella Rupard - [email protected]
Naseem Razvi - [email protected]
If you would like further information on any of these positions, please contact
our parliamentarian, Naseem Razvi, at [email protected].
We hope you will consider one of the positions on a wonderful board.
Dawn Michalski
FMHS PTSA
Academic UIL
On March 21, Forestwood participated in the West Zone's annual Academic UIL
competition. We are so proud of all of our participants! Everyone worked
diligently to prepare for the big event. The following are our competitors who
placed in their events:
Ready Writing
6th Grade: Emily Hunter (4th place)
7th Grade: Aarthi Srinivasan (4th place)
8th Grade: Zoe Charles (4th place)
Calculator Applications
7th Grade: Junia Lee (6th place)
8th Grade: Thomas Mahl (6th place)
Dictionary Skills
6th Grade: Emily O'Brien (2nd place)
7th Grade: Junia Lee (3rd place)
Math
6th Grade: Kirti Manjit (6th place)
Number Sense
6th Grade: Kirti Manjit (5th place)
Oral Reading
6th Grade: Rebekah Lindsay (1st place)
Science
6th Grade: Jack Monson (5th place)
7th Grade: Aarthi Srinivasan (3rd place)
Jenna Webb (4th place)
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8 Grade: Thomas Mahl (1st place)
Anshul Kumar (5th place)
Social Studies
7th Grade: Evelyn Lundy (4th place)
Spelling
7th Grade: Tanvi Khanduri (3rd place)
We would like to thank Mrs. Franks, Mrs. Russell, Ms. Moss, Ms. Derow, Mrs.
Holden, Ms. Lewallen and Mrs. King for coaching this year's events. We look
forward to another exciting competition next year!
Jennifer Bradley
UIL Coordinator
UIL Choir
Congratulations to the following students for earning a First
Division medal on their vocal solos at Choir Solo and
Ensemble on April 14th:
Alana Brown
Logan Jones
Juliet Rutherford
Aditi Churuvunuru
SuzAnne Marx
Riley Schmidt
Trinity Clark
Emma Matocha
Evan Smith
Kelsey Cook
Lizzie Moore
Patrick Strawderman
Austin Curtis
Kaitlyn Nichol
Abigail Templer
Bella Dick
RosaLyn Olivares
Caden Williams
Spencer Dobson
Samantha Ostermann
Ashton Wilson
Alyssa Hedding
Ysabel Quiroz
Tristan Zieman
Shelby Hewitt
Ryann Ragsdale
In addition, the judge chose 3 Outstanding Soloists, one from each grade.
6th grade: RosaLyn Olivares
7th grade: Alyssa Hedding
8th grade: Austin Curtis
Last month both of our competition choirs earned Sweepstakes at UIL, which
is also a First Division rating in Concert and Sight-reading.
Congratulations to the Forestwood Choirs for a successful contest season!
If you want to hear them, come to our Spring Concert May 14th at 7:30 PM
in Forestwood the gym!
UIL Orchestra
In early March, 7th and 8th grade orchestra students
participated in UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest and
received two Sweepstakes and one Excellent rating.
Congratulations orchestra students on your UIL results!!!
On Saturday April 11, 42 orchestra students participated in
the LISD Solo and Ensemble Competition at Arbor Creek
Middle School. 39 of the students received a superior rating and 3 students
received an excellent rating. Out of the 974 students orchestra students
participating 7th grade cellist Macy Keller was awarded "Outstanding Soloist!"
Only 10 LISD students district wide were awarded this high honor.
On May 5th all orchestra students will participate at the Pride of Texas Festival.
It should be a great day of fun and music combined!
On May 28th at 7:00 PM in the school gym will be the Spring Orchestra
Concert.
6th & 7th Grade Social - DATE CHANGE
Please make note that the date for the 6th & 7th grade social has been moved
from April 29th to May 20th (4 - 5:15 PM at Forestwood).
Book Fair: April 27 - May 1st
Book Fair will be held in the Forestwood Library
April 27 - May 1st. The book fair will be open 8 AM
until 4:30 PM (April 27-30) and 8 AM until 1:30 PM
(May 1).
Come browse and find some great books for and
your family to enjoy over the summer break.
Opening on PTA Board
Forestwood PTA is in need of a
contact for these wonderful
programs
offered
to
our
children. Please consider one of
these programs. These events
are funded by the Forestwood PTA.
If interested, contact Michelle Bagrow at [email protected].
Nurse's Corner
9th Annual Healthy Lifestyles Health Fair
Thursday, April 30th
5-8 PM
Come on by for a great night at the fair, here at Forestwood! This is a
community-wide health fair open to the public with local and national
organizations focused on Healthy Lifestyles. They will share services and
information on maintaining a fun and healthy lifestyle. Receive free services
and information. Get a massage, register for Be The Match, get your face
painted, Spin the Wheel for prizes and sign up for a public library card. Don't
miss the Circle of Friends Bake Sale and our Silent
Auction. There's more...
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS (5-7pm) - For kids and
young adults. Know someone who needs shots for
Kindergarten, 7th Grade or College? We will have two
vendors providing immunizations for kids with or without
insurance. Check the FMS website for details. Don't
forget, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring their
shot records.
DONATE YOUR USED EYE GLASSES - Lions Club will collect and refurbish
them for needy children. They will provide free vision screening.
And even more......Be ready to have fun and learn how to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Details are listed on the Forestwood website bulletin board. Bring
your family and friends!
7
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2014-2015
Grade Required immunizations
Sixth Graders! Remember to send in a copy of your updated shot records
with the required shots for 7th grade: Tdap, Meningococcal and 2nd varicella
(chicken pox). If you still need one or more, stop by the shot clinic at our
health fair.
If you have received shots please fax, e-mail or drop off a copy of them to me,
Nurse DeGiulio. I will update your file and send your parents an e-mail
confirming that you have all the shots you need for 7th grade.
HANDS ONLY CPR -"Staying Alive"
What are the 4 things you need to do when you see a
teen or adult suddenly collapse?
1. Check the scene - Is it safe to approach?
2. Shake & Shout
3. Call 911
4. Push Hard & Fast
Hopefully, your child has reviewed this with you. FMS students learned Hands
Only CPR during their athletic and PE classes this month. They viewed videos
and practiced Hands Only CPR to the beat of the Bee Gees' Staying Alive song.
They were introduced to the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and know
where two are located in the building, how it works and the importance of
using it as soon as possible.
You can learn Hands Only CPR, too. It's easy and doesn't take a lot of time.
Take a look at these websites for informative videos:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/hands-only-cpr
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/HandsOnlyCPR/DemosandVideo
s/Demos-and-Videos_UCM_440561_Article.jsp
Falcon Fiesta
We have now completed seven Falcon Fiestas,
celebrating 36 students at each event for their
outstanding achievements. That's over 250 students!
Congratulations to all who have received this honor!
There will still be one final Fiesta for this school year,
and if you're not sure what it takes to be selected, just
ask your teachers and they will be happy to share the
qualities they are looking for in Fiesta candidates.
Not sure what Falcon Fiesta is?
Falcon Fiesta is a student recognition and reward program where selected
students have an opportunity to attend a mini-reception in their honor. The
selection criteria are based upon the following attributes of the students:
showing a positive attitude toward school work, demonstrating
consistent effort, having excellent behavior, and working hard . At
Fiesta, students are treated to snacks and drinks while they socialize, have fun,
and celebrate their achievements. This is a reward for a job well done!
Consideration will also be given to those students who have demonstrated
significant improvement.
So, get ready Falcons!!! The next Falcon Fiesta will be here soon!
Parents, if you want more information on this great program, please contact:
[email protected]
Hospitality Committee
Thank you so much to everyone on the Hospitality Committee who has helped
with so many generous donations of you time and items. Without your help we
could not have had such a successful year providing Forestwood with a
variety of events from our Back To School Breakfast, Thank You Note Display,
Crock Pot Holiday Lunch, Basketball Tournament and Baseball Opening Day
Concession Stand lunch and finally we have Teacher Appreciation week May
4-8.
Forestwood PTA is planning a week of treats and for
the Teachers and staff. We need just a few simple
items to coincide with our confirmed donations from
the community to really end the year with some fun
ways to show our appreciation for such a fabulous
year. Please use this link to make a donation.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054faba
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Thank you again to everyone who has helped make Forestwood such a
success!
Addie Monson
Ellen Templer
Julie Jenkins
Michelle Muir
Alexis Kwon
Gennie Ford
Julie Holland
Michelle Bagrow
Amy Montalto
Gloria Vargo
Julie Kluthe
Nancy Klein
Andie Briggs
Karen Carey
Pam Jones
Angela Riley
Grace
Perianayagam
Holly Hall
Kelly Spirit
Rita Fink
Angelina Brown
Ian Moffitt
Kristin Morgan
Anne Deyalsingh
Jacque Ellis
Linda Newkirk
Rochelle
Mortensen
Rose Weitzman
Anne Peters
Jaishree Kulkarni
Linda Bartholomew Ryan Hooks
Beth Lockwood
Jana Bevill
Lisa Devitt
Shannon Ice
Beth Baltmanis
Jean Jackson
Marcie Roberts
Shannon Allen
Betsy Jones
Jeanne Goodin
Margie Goerlich
Stephanie Wallace
Carley Wood
Jennifer Ciprari
Marilyn Voss
Suzi Arras
Christine Duty
Marsha Thompson Trudy Wallace
Corina Dudley
Jennifer
Espenschied
Jessica Blad
Debbie Anderson
Jodi Novak
Mary Kay Pfister
Mary Janik
Vanessa Jones
Elaine Curtis
John Kostas
Michele McCann
Lena Skinner
Hospitality Chair
Career Day, May 21st
The counselors are preparing to hold a career day. It will
be the morning of May 21st. They are asking for parent
volunteers with careers they would be willing to share,
explain and discuss.
If you, your spouse, friend, neighbor or a family member are interested
please contact one of the Forestwood counselors:
Amanda Mclarnan ([email protected]) or Mayme
Campbell ([email protected]).
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to
hear from people in different occupations while
increasing their awareness of the education and
training requirements for various jobs. Please
consider sharing information on your career to help
shape the future leaders of our world.
Friday Nite Live
Students in grades 2-6 are welcome to enjoy a stream
of non-stop entertainment, while their parents have a
night out for themselves. Student activities include live
DJ, light show, dance contests, gym activities and games, giant inflatables,
treasure hunts, fear factor games, face painting, obstacle courses and celebrity
appearances. There is a police officer on site. The nightly cost is $10 and food
and concessions are available to purchase. Most Fridays during the school year
7:00 - 11:00PM. See more information at Friday Nite Live
Upcoming Events
At the top, you will find a quick link to the school
calendar. Please use the link for the most up-to-date
locations of the listed events.
April 24: Friday Nite Live (7-11 PM FMS)
April 27: AIM for Success student presentation
Soccer 7th & 8th grade boys (5:30-8:30 PM MHS)
April 30: Tennis Championships
6th grade choir contest (1:30-4:30 PM Birdville ISD)
Healthy Lifestyles Community Health Fair (5-9 PM FMS)
May 1: 7th & 8th grade choir contest (11:30AM - 4:30 PM Birdville ISD)
Friday Nite Live (7-11 PM FMS)
May 2: Beginner Band solo festival
Choir trip to Hurricane Harbor
May 4: Soccer 7th & 8th grade girls (5:30-8:30 PM FMHS)
May 5: Orchestra to Pride of TX Festival
Soccer 7th & 8th grade boys (5:30-8:30 PM FMHS)
May 6: Symphonic band to Eisemann Center
May 9: 8th grade awards program
May 11: Soccer 7th & 8th grade girls (5:30-8:30 PM FMHS)
May 12: Soccer 7th & 8th grade boys (5:30-8:30 PM FMHS)
May 13: Spring Band Concert (Symphonic & Concert 7:30-9 PM FMHS)
May 14: Choir Spring Concert (7-9 PM FMS Gym)
May 15: 8th grade party (Circle R Ranch)
Friday Nite Live (7-11 PM FMS)
May 18: LISD Soccer World Cup Championships Round 1 (5:30-8:30 PM
RR Park)
May 19: LISD Soccer World Cup Championships Round 2&3 (5:30-8:30
PM RR Park)
May 20: 6th & 7th grade social (4-5:15 PM FMS Cafeteria)
LISD Soccer World Cup Championship (5:30-8:30 PM RR Park)
May 21: 8th grade Career Day (FMS)
May 22: 6th grade field day (FMS)
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