FORT SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Reminder- There will be no school tomorrow 2/7/25 for Students. It is a PLC/PD. Enjoy the three day weekend.

Please note we will be testing students next week using our iready diagnostic tool for Math and ELA. This tool provides meaningful baseline data to help teachers and staff with instructional decision making throughout the year. It also creates a personalized learning experience for each student that targets each students individual learning needs. Once testing is complete parents will receive their child's performance report. For more information, please contact your child's teachers or the main office. The fall iready testing dates are listed below. Monday 8.26- Math Tuesday 8.27-Math Thursday 8.29-ELA Friday 8.30-ELA

Our biggest middle school fundraiser of the year begins today. Students will get packets and information sheets today during advisory. Sales run through Wednesday, September 4th. This video has some great tips and information for you, too! https://youtu.be/nk36Au0U6Eg

7th Grade: Sewing Sheet REMEMBER TO PURCHASE 2 COLORS OF FABRIC Stuffit Bag or Backpack-Smallest  2/3 yd fabric for bag  1/3 yd fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase ¾ yd.  1 spool of thread - check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag – 2-1/8 yd of 3/8” width -backpack – 3-1/2 yd of 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Stuffit Bag or Backpack – Medium  2/3 yard fabric for bag  14” fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase 38”  1 spool of thread - check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag 2-1/2 yd of 3/8” width -backpack – 4-1/2 yd of 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Stuffit Bag or Backpack – Large  1 yard fabric for bag if you want extra pockets. If not, 28”.  ½ yd of fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase1-1/2 yd for extra pockets one and 46” if no extra pockets.  1 spool of thread – check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag – 4 yd of 5/16” width -backpack – 5-1/4 yd 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Walmart is remodeling so there is little fabric. It’s all precut – just look at the yardage. Nevada and Pittsburg have fabric on the bolt and better selectin. Also, Hobby Lobby and Joann’s Fabric have a great selection. Hobby Lobby – look to see if it is on sale. Joann’s – get coupons online.

6th Grade Sewing Project Sheet Pillow Walmart is remodeling so there is little fabric. It’s all precut – just look at the yardage. Nevada and Pittsburg have fabric on the bolt and better selectin. Also, Hobby Lobby and Joann’s Fabric have a great selection. Hobby Lobby – look to see if it is on sale. Joann’s – get coupons online. You will need to purchase fabric and thread. Fabric - The fabric should be firmly woven of medium weight. Suggest fabrics are 100% cotton or cotton/polyester, broadcloth, lightweight denim, poplin, or calico. Do not purchase 100% polyester. NO STRETCH KNIT FABRIC. You can purchase fleece but you can’t make mistakes. Fat quarters are the squares of fabric that are not sold by the yard. *Look at the design. If it is large, purchase extra fabric. Stuffing/Pillow -I have lots of stuffing that needs to be used so don’t purchase any. If using a pillow, purchase a pillow. I do have some from last year. Thread- 1 spool. Look on the end of the label for the words “all purpose”. Do NOT get embroidery, quilting or button thread. Places to get fabric: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Fabric Stores-check computer for coupons before going. STUFFED PILLOW 14” Pillow (blue black sample) 1/4 yd of fabric #1 ¼ yd coordinating fabric #2 1 small bag of stuffing 1 spool of thread (look for words, “all-purpose”) 18” Pillow (pink or KU sample) 1/3 yd of fabric #1 1/3 yd coordinating fabric #2 1 bag of stuffing 1 spool of thread (look for words, “all-purpose”) Fat Quarter Pillow (black & red dots) 1 fat quarter of fabric #1 1 fat quarter of fabric #2 1 small bag stuffing 1 spool of thread (look for words, “all-purpose”) You could also make a larger pillow with fat quarters. Get 2 pieces of each fabric, 1 spool of thread and 1 large bag of stuffing. 20”x38” Pillow (bear/black sample) 22” of fabric #1 22” of fabric #2 1 large bag stuffing 1 spool of thread (look for words, “all-purpose”) PILLOWCASE (Chiefs sample) 2/3 yd of fabric#1 2/3 yd of fabric #2 1 standard sized pillow 1 spool of thread (look for words, “all purpose”)

FSMS Open house will be Tuesday Aug. 13th from 5:30PM-7PM. 6th Grade orientation will be in the big gym from 5:30-6PM.

FSMS open enrollment will be held August 5th-9th. If you are enrolling a new student or returning student and need a device, these will be set up from 9AM-3PM in our conference room. Online enrollment is currently open. If you have access to a device you do not need to come to the building you can just follow the steps below. To access registration: -Go to the district website USD234.org -Select PowerSchool login -Select Parent/Guardian -Enter log in information/Password -On the bottom left of your students page will be 24/25 Registration Reminder- ALL students must be registered - If you see classes on PS for your student THIS process still needs to be done. THANK YOU! We are looking forward to a GREAT year!

2024-2025 Supply List FSMS 6th Grade Supply List Notebook paper Pencils (mechanical) Erasers Colored pencils Earbuds 3 boxes tissues Disinfectant wipes Wireless mouse (optional) 6th Grade Science 1-inch 3-ring notebook binder 100-page spiral notebook 6th Grade Social Studies 1-inch 3-ring notebook binder 1 pocket folder (Ms. George's class) 1 box of crayons (Ms. Fairbanks's class) 6th Grade Math 1-inch 3-ring notebook binder 4-pack of dry erase markers Calculator (optional) 6th Grade English/Language Arts 1-inch 3-ring notebook binder 70 page spiral notebook 1 pocket folder 7th Grade Supply List General Supplies Pencils Ink Pens (blue or black) Earbuds/Headphones Colored Pencils Scissors Glue Sticks Kleenex Index Cards ELA Supplies (Chaplin/Homan) 3 ring binder - 1 inch Tab Dividers 1 Subject Spiral Notebook Math Supplies (Messer/Gorman) 3 ring binder - 1 inch Loose leaf paper Science Supplies (Ables/Cosens) 3 ring binder - 1 inch Loose leaf paper 7th Grade Cont. Social Studies (Cosens/Kemmerer) 3 ring binder- 1 inch Loose leaf paper Tab Dividers 8th Grade Kleenex Notebook paper for all classes Pencils for all classes Earbuds Cap erasers Stick glue Colored pencils 1 bottle of GermX Package of printer paper (optional) 8th Grade Science (Blackburn) I inch 3-ring binder Red pen 8th Grade Science (Mrs. Sewell) 1-pocket folder 8th Math 1” 3 ring binder 1 package of dividers 8th Grade ELA One 1” 3-ring binder Black Sharpie Electives PE: FSMS PE Shirt (purchased at the MS-** shirts are printed and passed out in the first 3 weeks of schoo**l) Black athletic pants (shorts, yoga pants, sweats) Athletic shoes (can stay at the school) Deodorant Art (Mrs. Beth) Spiral bound sketchbook Sharpie 2 Black gel pen Pencil Eraser Exploratory Agriculture: 8th grade only 1.5” 3-ring binder–to leave in classroom 8 tab divider set Pencils Choir Black closed toe dress shoes and black dress pants

The middle school boys basketball games that were scheduled for tonight (1/8) against Nevada are being postponed. We will look for a date to reschedule. There will be no boys basketball practice or intramurals. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for understanding!

FSMS 6th Grade Orientation!!! As the school year is fast approaching we would like to take this opportunity to invite 6th grade students and parents to our 6th Grade Orientation during Open House. Our goal is to help our students get off to the best start possible with their middle school experience. During this time we will discuss important policies and give some insight on the day to day life at FSMS. During Open House students will have the opportunity to get their schedule, put things in their lockers, and meet their teachers for the upcoming school year. When: Tuesday, August 15th, during FSMS open house. Orientation will be from 5:30-6:00. Where: FSMS Gymnasium.

Not a teacher, but still want to work in our schools? We have several open positions which do not require a teaching degree. #tigerfamily #gbr #teamtiger

Going on tonight and tomorrow night: FSHS Tiger Drama Camp presents: Treasure Island at the Fort Scott Middle School at 7 pm. General admission is $5 at the door.

Next week! FSHS Tiger Drama Camp presents: TREASURE ISLAND June 5th & 6th 7 PM Fort Scott Middle School $5 General Admission

This afternoon is the Middle School & High School Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Keyhole from 4-6 pm hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library. -4th & 5th graders are also invited -Contact Valetta Cannon at 620-223-2882 for more information

Fort Scott Public Library's June 2023 Summer Reading Calendar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0d8cqQA0eTPaLMiq74QOJP1rijRVu-_/view?usp=share_link

REMINDER!!!! CHC has once again partnered with our schools to offer Sports Physicals!! CHC will be at FSMS on May 23rd and 24th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. If you have a child going into 7th-12th grade that is interested in playing a sport, this is a great opportunity to get their needed sports physical! Forms are available on the FSMS school site and at the Middle School.

Save the Date! USD 234 Job Fair on July 11th & 12th at the Fort Scott Middle School Flex Space. Come join our Tiger Family! More information to come! #gbr #teamtiger #tigeremployeesrock

Fort Scott Public Library has Volunteer Opportunities! Share a bit of your time this summer and make a difference in Fort Scott! Sign up at http://fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org/youthsummerreading #tigercommunity

Save the date for a Middle School & High School Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Keyhole on May 31st from 4-6 pm hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library. -4th & 5th graders are also invited -Contact Valetta Cannon at 620-223-2882 for more information

2023-24 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Division of Public Health Curtis State Office Building 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 300 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Janet Stanek, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment Phone: 785-296-1086 www.kdheks.gov Laura Kelly, Governor Kansas School Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The current recommended and minimum interval immunization schedules may be found on the CDC webpage. The best disease prevention is achieved by adhering to the recommended schedule. However, if a child falls behind, the catch- up schedule is implemented. To avoid missed opportunities, immunization providers may use a 4-day grace period, in most instances, per age and interval between doses. In such cases, these doses may be counted as valid. K.S.A. 72 - 6261 - Kansas Statutes Related to School Immunizations Requirements and K.A.R. 28-1-20, published July 18, 2019 in the Kansas Register, defines the immunizations required for school and early childhood program attendance. • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap): Five doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 4th dose may be given as early as 12 months of age, if at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 3. The 5th dose is not necessary if the 4th dose was administered at age 4 years or older. A dose of Tdap is required at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years). Hepatitis A (Hep A): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12 months with a minimum interval of 6 months between the 1st and 2nd dose. Hepatitis B (Hep B): Three doses required. Doses should be given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months. Minimum age for the final dose is 24 weeks. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Minimum age is 12 months and interval between doses may be as short as 28 days. Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY): Two doses required. Doses should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 11th grade (16-18 years). For children 16-18 years, with no previous MenACWY, only one dose is required. Poliomyelitis (IPV/tOPV): Four doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Three doses are acceptable if 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age and at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 2. Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses are required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 2nd dose may be administered as early as 3 months after the 1st dose, however, a dose administered after a 4-week interval is considered valid. No doses are required when student has history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician. Legal alternatives to school vaccination requirements are found in K.S.A. 72-6262. In addition, to the immunizations required for school entry the following vaccines are recommended to protect students: Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Two doses recommended at 11 years of age or three doses if the series is started after 15 years. Influenza: Annual vaccination recommended for all ages 6 months of age. Number of doses is dependent on age and number of doses given in previous years. Vaccination efforts by school and public health officials, immunization providers and parents are key to the success of protecting our children and communities from vaccine preventable diseases.