Firebird Flash - January 19, 2015 - Tempe Elementary School District

Firebird Flash - January 19, 2015 - Tempe Elementary School District

The official newsletter of Fees College Preparatory Middle School
1600 E. Watson Dr. Tempe, AZ 85283 • Phone (480) 897-6063
Fax (480) 838-0853 • www.tempeschools.org/feescollegeprep
January 19, 2015
Kacy S. Baxter, Principal
Maureen Scully, Assistant Principal
Christine Roe, Assistant Principal
Copies of this newsletter are available in Spanish in the FCPMS front office.
Copias del Firebird Flash estan en la officina.
Around Our School - 7th Grade Science
Students have been busy in 7th grade Science! They are analyzing the processes of our exceptional planet Earth. Students have
analyzed the layers of the 3rd rock from the sun by making 3-D models and will continue to learn how our geologically-active
home destroys and renews through earthquakes and volcanoes. Students will be designing “earthquake proof” homes in class
using tape and straws. They will analyze technological advances in earthquake proof engineering, including cross braces,
dampers, and other innovations. Students will then test their models on a shake board under stress to test their design.
As we work towards student driven inquiry and solving real world problems, students have assessed biomes and the possible
solutions of habitat destruction, created models for earth processes, and even stepped into the role of teacher through class
discussions.
This year we invested in mini-greenhouses and students built tiny ecosystems in soda
bottles. Students observed both successful closed-ecosystems and analyzed the problems
in unsuccessful closed-ecosystems. Students in Ms. Buck’s class gained a first-hand experience in observing and analyzing food web roles with thier pet, Izzy the Science Lizard.
As we continue, data collection, experimentation, and observations are key skills in developing scientists and in creating citizens capable of solving problems that our youth will
face as they inherit our social obligations. Our next units are Astronomy and Sustainability.
Students will explore potential contributions they may make in the future of Science.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 21
Jan. 22
Jan. 23
FIRE Class 2:25 p.m.
Scholars on FIRE Tutoring
2:30 p.m.
PTSA Meeting
6:00 p.m. at FCPMS
Early Release 12:25 p.m.
Jan. 29
Jan. 30
No School
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 26
Scholars on FIRE Tutoring
2:30 p.m.
Scholars on FIRE Tutoring
2:30 p.m.
Honors Team Workshop
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 27
Jan. 28
FIRE Class 2:25 p.m.
Scholars on FIRE Tutoring
2:30 p.m.
Golden Ticket Drawing
at lunches
5th Grade Orientation
6:00 p.m.
Early Release 12:25 p.m.
Scholars on FIRE Tutoring
2:30 p.m.
School Hours
www.facebook.com/FeesCollegePrep
Start time 7:05 a.m.
End time 2:25 p.m. Early release every Friday 12:25 p.m.
Firebird Flash • January 19, 2015
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Save the Date! 5th Grade Orientation
Night Coming Soon!
On Wednesday, January 28th from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Fees College Prep
will be hosting our 5th grade orientation night. This is the perfect opportunity for incoming students to visit FCPMS, meet teachers, take a campus tour,
see musical performances by students, and learn about curriculum, course
scheduling, the new STEM program, sports and clubs, and other student opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Please join us February 3rd and 5th to visit with your child’s
teachers. Conferences will be held at the following times:
Tuesday, February 3rd 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 5th 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please report to either the red gym or cafeteria to meet your
child’s first period teacher and pick up their acheivement
data. You do not have to see all of your child’s teachers, just
those that you feel you need to see. No assigned times are
being given. Please limit your visit with teachers to no more
than 10 minutes to allow time for other parents.
Teachers in the cafeteria: 6th grade teachers, Intervention,
ELD, NALP, Art, PE, Spanish, and the Music department
Teachers in the red gym: 7th and 8th grade teachers, resource/inclusion teachers
Get Your FCP Yearbook Today!
Make the memories last with a Fees College Prep yearbook!
Books are on sale now for $25! Yearbooks are delivered the
last week of school. Don’t miss out - order yours today!
CASH
Yearbooks can be
purchased with cash each
morning from Ms. Scully
between 6:40 and 7:05 am
in the front office.
ONLINE
Order your FCPMS
yearbook online at https://
ybsales.inter-state.com
Use code 764453
Upcoming Sports!
Come out and show your school spirit at our upcoming matches!
Go Firebirds!
January 20th & 21st
Girls Basketball
Boys Baseball
Tryouts 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
January 22nd
Softball Finals @ Tempe Academy
4:00 p.m.
January 26th
Girls Basketball & Boys Baseball
First Day of Practice
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
REMINDER
Keep saving Box Tops and Labels for
Education! A new challenge is coming soon!
REMINDER:
NO SCHOOL
February 16th
President’s Day
REMINDER:
NO SCHOOL
March 9th - 13th
Spring Break
INFORMATION
For Parents
IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:
In a shelter
In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation
In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the
federal McKinney-Vento Act.
Your eligible children have the right to:
•Receiveafree,appropriatepubliceducation.
•Enrollinschoolimmediately,eveniflackingdocumentsnormallyrequired
forenrollment.
•Enrollinschoolandattendclasseswhiletheschoolgathersneededdocuments.
•Enrollinthelocalschool;orcontinueattendingtheirschooloforigin(theschool
theyattendedwhenpermanentlyhousedortheschoolinwhichtheywerelast
enrolled),ifthatisyourpreferenceandisfeasible.
*Iftheschooldistrictbelievesthattheschoolyouselectisnotinthebest
interestofyourchildren,thenthedistrictmustprovideyouwithawritten
explanationofitspositionandinformyouofyourrighttoappealitsdecision.
•Receivetransportationtoandfromtheschooloforigin,ifyourequestthis.
•Receiveeducationalservicescomparabletothoseprovidedtootherstudents,
accordingtoyourchildren’sneeds.
If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the local liaison to find out what services and
supports may be available. There also may be supports available for your preschool-age children.
Local Liaison
State Coordinator
Thamela Platero
(480) 730-7482
Frank Migali
(602) 542-4963
If you need further assistance with your children’s educational needs,
contact the National Center for Homeless Education:
1-800-308-2145 * [email protected] * www.serve.org/nche
INFORMACIÓN
Para Los Padres
SI SU FAMILIA VIVE EN CUALQUIERA DE LAS
SITUACIONES SIGUIENTES:
En un albergue
En un motel o un sitio para acampar debido a la falta de una alternativa adecuada
En un parque, un edificio abandonado, o una estación de trenes o de autobuses
Compartiendo la vivienda de otras personas debido a la pérdida de su casa
o a una dificultad económica
Sus hijos de edad escolar podrían calificar para recibir ciertos derechos y protecciones bajo la
ley federal McKinney-Vento.
Sus hijos elegibles tienen derecho a:
•Recibirunaeducaciónpúblicagratuitayapropiada.
•Inscribirseenlaescuelainmediatamente,aunquefaltendocumentosnormalmente
requeridosparalainscripción.
•Inscribirseyasistiraclasesmientrasquelaescuelaobtienelosdocumentosnecesarios.
•Inscribirseenlaescuelalocal;ocontinuarasistiendoalaescueladeorigen(laescuela
alacualsuhijoasistiócuandoteníaunaresidenciapermanente,olaúltimaescuelaen
lacualestabainscrito),siestoessupreferenciayesfactible.
*Sieldistritoescolarcreequelaescuelaescogidaporustednoeslamejorpara
sushijos,eldistritotienequedarleaustedunaexplicaciónescritadesuposicióne
informarledesuderechodeapelarsudecisión.
•Recibirtransportea/delaescueladeorigen,siustedlopide.
•Recibirservicioseducacionalescomparablesalosqueestánprovistosparaotros
estudiantes,segúnlasnecesidadesdesushijos.
Si usted cree que sus hijos podrían ser elegibles, contacte al oficial para la educación de los niños y jóvenes sin
hogar de su distrito escolar para averiguar los servicios y ayudas que podrían estar disponibles. También puede
haber apoyo disponible para sus hijos de edad preescolar.
Oficialparalaeducacióndelosniñosyjóvenessinhogar
Coordinador estatal
Si usted necesita ayuda adicional con las necesidades educacionales de sus hijos, contacte
al Centro Nacional de Educación para los Niños y Jóvenes sin Hogar:
1-800-308-2145 * [email protected] * www.serve.org/nche