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Upcoming Events
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11/16-11/20
Canned Food Drive
11/17 Science Olympiad
11/20 Report Card Distribution
11/23-11/27 Happy Thanksgiving!
12/1 Orchestra performance, followed by parent
meeting with Dr. Roy
12/7-12/11 Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
12/8 Choir Concert
12/9 FMS Spelling Bee
12/9 Beginner Band Concert
12/15 Orchestra Concert
12/17 FMS Geography Bee
12/17 Band Concert
For event times and up-to-date information click here to
see the FMS calendar online.
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Lost and Found
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CLAIM
YOUR LOST ITEMS NOW!
There has been a large accumulation of items in the lost and found,
too many for the school to keep in storage.
ALL UNCLAIMED LOST & FOUND ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO CCA DURING
OUR WINTER BREAK (DECEMBER).
If your child is missing anything please make sure either you or your
child stop by the office no later than THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th to
claim them.
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Join PTA Today!
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It's Never Too Late
to Join PTA!
Please consider joining - YOUR membership in PTA is what provides the
many important programs and services to ALL of our students, parents,
and teachers. Plans for this year include: Aim for Success, 180
Degrees, Teacher Wish List program, Reflections, Destination
Imagination, school dances, book fairs and many other events and
programs.
You can become a member of FMS PTA by simply paying $10.00 dues per
person, or through a donation of $40.00 which includes two memberships
and eliminates the need for further PTA fundraisers. Because PTA does
not do fundraisers, we depend on our membership dues to provide our
many programs. To join, please fill out the form which can be
obtained in the school office or on the school website by clicking here,
attach a check made payable to FMS PTA, and drop it in the PTA box in
the school's front office.
If you are unsure of your membership status for this year, please
email
Cheryl Jackson at jackson.cd@verizon.net.
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Internet Safety
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Keep Your Children Safe on the Internet
Does your child use the internet or online gaming? Do you worry
about them being safe and worry about what information they are
giving out while on these sites? Please visit NetSmartz.org
for some great information about keeping your children safe. It
is a wonderful website for both parents and children of all ages.
Stay informed and keep your children safe!
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Family Spirit Night!
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The First Tuesday of every month we have Spirit Night at Carino's.
Carino's is a casual dining Italian restaurant located in Lewisville
across from Vista Ridge Mall. The next time to celebrate this
wonderful occasion is on Tuesday December 1st. When you either dine
in or take out, mention Forestwood Middle School and 10% of your
bill will be sent to FMS. This is a great way to support the
school and go out and have a delicious meal. See you at
Carino's!
595 E. Round Grove
Lewisville, TX 75067
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Falcon Spiritwear
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If you didn't buy yours already there are still a
limited number of Spirit T-shirts and a FEW Long sleeve t-shirt
available! First come, first served so get yours quick!
Short sleeve shirts are $12 and the long sleeve shirts are $15.
Supplies going fast so HURRY! Contact Ellen Templer for your shirt at
ellen@thetemplers.com
or 972-355-9077.
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FMS Tennis
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Good luck to the Jaguar Middle School Tennis Team this week at your
tournament!
The Tennis Program is growing stronger everyday.
We have a very exciting season coming up after the holiday break.
Have a great Holiday!
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From the Principal's Desk
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 As we conclude the second six-week grading period, the
students of Forestwood Middle School continue to make all of us proud
with their academic and extracurricular achievements. On
Friday, November 20th you will receive your child's report card and
during the week of November 30th we will take time out of the
Advisory period to congratulate students who have achieved the
"A" Honor Roll, "A/B" Honor Roll, and received
the recommendation for Falcon Fiesta. It is our hope that this
celebration not only recognizes those who have achieved exemplary
performance but also encourages others to take the necessary steps to
be recognized in the future.
Building on the record of incredible success for Forestwood, the
Texas Education Agency announced the schools that would receive the Gold
Performance Acknowledgement based on the 2008 - 2009 TAKS test
scores. The purpose of this recognition is to spotlight schools
that have significant numbers of students in the
"commended" category of performance. We will be
recognized for our attendance rate and the percentages of students
achieving commended status in reading, math, writing, science and
social studies. In addition we will receive Gold Performance
Acknowledgement for achieving comparable improvement in the area of mathematics.
It is clear there is a tradition of excellence at Forestwood that is
alive and prospering!
This year is a textbook adoption year for English Language Arts and
Reading. Lewisville I.S.D. will be adopting the literature book
this year and the English book next year. As part of the
adoption process, the district has set aside the week of January 4th
for our Textbook Adoption Public Viewing (January 4th - 8th).
The viewing will be held at the Bolin Administration Center, Room D,
between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The public may review the
textbooks and ancillary materials and provide feedback during this
week. Feedback will then be shared with the Textbook Adoption
Committee. We encourage your involvement!
Some quick calendar notes;
- Thanksgiving
Break will begin Monday, November 23rd and continue for the
entire week Friday, November 20th is a full day of
school.
- Classes
will conclude prior to the Winter Break on Friday, December 18th
with an early dismissal scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on the
dot. Regular bus routes will be run at that time and we
ask that all other transportation be arranged so every one may
leave campus at 12:30 to begin the Winter Holiday.
- Classes
will resume on Monday, January 4th at 8:45 a.m. as usual.
- The first
semester will conclude with exams on Tuesday, January 12th,
Wednesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 14th. The
14th will also be an early dismissal day and the same procedures
will be followed; we ask that all transportation be arranged so
every one may leave campus at 12:30.
- The 15th
and 18th of January will be student holidays, with classes
resuming on Tuesday, January 19th, 2009.
The previous paragraph brings to mind the fast approaching holiday
season. Listen for opportunities for you and your child to come
to the aid of the less fortunate with holiday toy drives and the
"Christmas Angel" program sponsored by Communities in
Schools of North Texas. Both of these efforts are focused on
families within L.I.S.D. who find themselves struggling to make ends
meet. Each of these events underscores our effort to educate
the whole child and emphasize the responsibility we all have toward
our fellow man. We thank you in advance for anything you might
be able to do to assist us in the endeavor.
Finally, thank you for your continued support of Forestwood Middle
School. Words do not adequately state our gratitude for the
support our parents provide the school, not only through assisting in
the education of our students, but the incredible number of volunteer
hours in the library, office, teacher workroom, dances, trips, and on
and on . . . As always, do not hesitate to call or come in to
the school office with any questions or concerns; we are all here to
serve the best interests of our students. We wish each student
and family a safe and peaceful holiday season!
David Tickner
Principal
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From the PTA
President
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 Dear Forestwood Parents and Students,
Our fall semester is off to a great start. PTA has been very
busy this year with many events, such as Book Fair, our first school
dance, Falcon Fiesta, and student programs AIM for Success and
180 Degrees. I would like to thank all of our parent
volunteers for making these events so successful. We are
looking forward to an exciting spring semester as well.
I would like to remind everyone that we are Community Partners with
Kroger and Tom Thumb. Please take a moment if you have not
already done so and link your Kroger Plus Card or Tom Thumb Reward
Card to Forestwood PTA so that we might share in their profits.
Click here for
the form needed to link your Kroger card to the PTA (only needs to be
done once). The number assigned to PTA from Tom Thumb is
#7187. I would like to thank both Kroger and Tom Thumb for
their support of our school.
I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels during our
upcoming holiday season.
Chere' Vinson
Forestwood PTA President
vinsonc@mac.com
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State of the District
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 Presentation
by Dr. Roy, Superintendent of Schools for LISD
Please join us at Forestwood Middle School on Tuesday, December
1st at 7pm for a very important presentation given by our
superintendent, Dr. Roy. The Forestwood Orchestra will perform
beginning at 6:30 as people enter for the meeting; they will conclude
with the Star Spangled Banner at 7pm, after which the presentation
will begin.
The information presented is intended to educate the community on the
district's financial situation, explain in detail the options and
respond to questions. A recent news article indicated the Board
is moving in the direction of asking for a property tax hike; this
would be an opportunity to get the details up close and personal.
The meeting is open to all. See you there!
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Book Fair
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 Buy one get
one FREE!!!
When: Tuesday, December 8- Thursday, December 10
Where: Forestwood Library 8:00am-4:15 pm
Parent nights: Tuesday and Wednesday 4:15-7:30
A "Buy One Get One Free Book Fair" is a special thank you
fair that Scholastic is offering our school. This is a great
opportunity to add twice as many books to your child's library.
For every item you buy, you get another item for FREE!
What a great way to purchase gifts for teachers, friends and family
during the holiday season. Don't miss it!
Students are welcome to shop before school, during lunch, or after
school. Parents are welcome to come to the book fair anytime
during this 3-day sales event. We are even staying open late on
Tuesday and Wednesday this year so parents can stop by and shop.
Purchases can be made with cash, check, or credit card. Please
make all checks payable to Forestwood PTA.
Volunteers are needed to staff the book fair. If you would like
to volunteer, please contact Jana Bevill at DJBevill@verizon.net
or 972-539-1376.
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Science
Olympiad
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 Pre-AP Science students will participate in Forestwood's
Science Olympiad on Tues., Nov. 17. The competition will run from
8:45 till 11 am.
Students will compete in two events - in the Do-it-There, students
compete in teams of 2 and are given materials to build an object that
must perform a specific task. The object with the best performance
wins. The students do not know what the object,task, or materials are
before the competition.
The second event is the Write-it-Do-it. Teams of 3 consist of
one writer and two builders. The writers have 30 minutes to write
instructions on how to build a model. The builders must then build
the model from the writer's instructions. The top 3 teams from each
event and grade level will participate in the District Science
Olympiad on Dec. 5 at Durham MS.
Good luck to all!
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Christmas
Angel Program
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 Giving in the
Spirit of the Season!
Forestwood is proud to welcome back our annual Christmas Angel
Program.
We are continuing our tradition of providing for families at Delay,
Hedrick, and here at Forestwood. Last year we were able to
provide Christmas presents for 62 total students. We are hoping
for an even bigger number this year! Student Council and NJHS
members are working together to coordinate fundraising from the
student body. Faculty and staff are participating with monetary
donations which will all be used to purchase gifts according to the
wishes of the angels. We invite you, our community, to participate as
well. If you are interested in making a donation, please
contact Julie Walton (waltonjd@lisd.net)
or Jennifer Bradley (bradleyjc@lisd.net).
Thanks in advance to making this another successful Holiday Season!
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Live Green!
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 Environmental
and Recycling Tips
Did you know....
You
cannot recycle plastic bottle caps with ordinary recycling. If
you put the caps back onto bottles, the bottles may be thrown away
instead of recycled.
Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a
television set for three hours.
American families spend more on trash bags in one year than families
in developing nations earn in a year.
If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we
would save about 25,000,000 trees a year.
The amount of household garbage in the US generally increases by 25
percent during the holiday months, from 4 million to 5 millions tons
per week.
Home Depot and IKEA recycle CFL light bulbs.
If you must use disposable, think about paper plates, they will
safely biodegrade.
Unplug your electronic chargers when not in use. Many
electronic devices drain electricity even when not in use.
Glass can be recycled an infinite number of times.
Doing laundry in cold water cuts energy usage by 80%.
Plastic numbers 1,2,3 are usually the most easily recycled.
Plastic 4 can be taken to grocery store drop off points. #5 is
used in bottle caps and drinking straws. Some centers will not
take these. #6 is polystyrene - packing peanuts and Styrofoam.
This is not easily recyclable. Consider taking your own
containers to restaurants to use for leftovers. Take your own
cup to your favorite coffee shop. Some will give a small
discount. #7 is a blend of plastics.
The cities of Lewisville and Flower Mound accept Plastics # 1-7,
except styrofoam and plastic bags. Many retail and grocery
stores accept plastic newspaper and grocery bags.
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Bowling for
Scholars
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 It's time to start
thinking about the annual Bowling for Scholars Tournament being held
Saturday, January 30. This will be the sixth annual scholarship
fundraiser for LISD Council of PTAs and we need you there to keep the
successful tradition going!
Each year the Council awards two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors
at each LISD high school. Without your support, these scholarships
are not possible, so mark your calendar for January 30, 2010
and start recruiting your team now - don't forget to include the
kids! (Junior Division ages 6-12)
Registration fees are $25 per adult/$20 per junior with 4-person
teams. This includes 3 games, shoe rental, and a Bowling for Scholars
t-shirt. Three shifts of games will be available: 9 - 11 am;
11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 2 - 4 pm.
Recognition will be given to the top teams, school with the most
teams, best team name, worst score etc.
The registration form will be available on the council website.
Contact bowling4scholars@lisdpta.org with questions.
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Technology
Awards
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The
Technology Department would like to recognize Anamia's and Rosa's
Café for their part in honoring our teachers who receive the Silver
Mouse Award each six weeks. Anamia's donated a $50 gift card
that was given to Mr. Roberts for his efforts to integrate technology
into his Science classroom. Rosa's Café has donated a $10 gift card
for each of the six weeks during the 2009 - 2010 school year. Mrs.
Franks received the first Rosa's gift card for her continued
integration of technology into her Science classroom.
When you visit Anamia's and Rosa's Cafe, please express your
appreciation for their support of the Forestwood staff and students.
If you would like to participate in our recognition, contact Marty
Ross for details. Anamia's is located at 1900 Long Prairie Road .
Rosa's Café is located at 3080 Justin Road.
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Computer
Homework Haven
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 Computer Homework Haven is open every day for students
to complete their computer work in Lab 301. Students can complete an
online activity, classroom assignments and print out documents.
Times are from 8:00 - 8:35 in the mornings and 4:00 - 4:30 in the
afternoons. The computer lab is closed during Advisory, study
hall and staff meetings. There will be no Computer Homework Haven the
week of November 16 - 20. Students can use a parent note or a
Computer Homework Haven coupon to attend in the morning. Get
the work done in Computer Lab 301!
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FMS Student
Council News
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 Goals for the Student
Council this year:
Student council has some exciting events in mind for this year and
would like to share a few with you. For example, we are planning to
have two dodge ball tournaments during this year. The first one will
be December 18th , and the date for the second one has not been
determined, but will be sometime in the spring.
We also have the canned food drive this week, November 16-20, 2009.
We are working on ideas for a Bully Awareness Week, and an April
dance. Towards the holidays, we will be contributing to the Delay
Middle School Angels to help those less fortunate.
Please help your kids by supporting our student council.
Thank you!
Garrett
Wolff
Student Council Secretary
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Circle of
Friends
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 Sign ups for December and January advisory times
in Ms. Jones's class will begin December 1st. 7th graders can
sign up on Mondays and Tuesdays; 6th graders can sign up on
Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 8th graders can sign up on
Fridays. Remember to get a pass from Ms. Jones for the day you
sign up and check in with your advisory teacher.
Our next Circle of Friends social will be Wednesday, December 16,
4:00 to 5:00 in the cafeteria. All COF members are welcome
to join us for Christmas games, Karaoke music and lots of food.
Thank you for all your support and have a happy holiday!
Jill Jones and Mayme Campbell
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Texas PTA Life
Membership Award
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 The Texas Life
Membership Award is
one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by
the Texas PTA for outstanding contribution to the well-being of
children and youth. The Forestwood PTA Life Membership
Committee will meet soon to select the individual(s) to honor this
year. Your input is valuable. If you would like to recommend a parent
or staff member for this honor, please send an email to committee
chair, Jackson.cd@verizon.net or drop a note in the school office
marked PTA.
The following individuals are past recipients of the PTA Life
Member Honor from Forestwood PTA:
Sandy Atkinson, Janet Bass, Ken Boren, Connie Carlson, Marsha
Crawford, Karrie Day, Suzanne DeLuca, Carolyn Ditsworth, Tami
Fitzpatrick, Mary Gentry, Gary Gibson, Linda Gibson, Dave Girardi,
Debra Haburay, Ann Handren, Jill Hennessey, Bette Herbst, Annette
Hernandez, Rosemarie Lawson, Kathy LeMaster, Shelley LeRoy, Joann
Manke, Karen McGinnes, Lori McKinney, Marlene McNemar, Cindy Means, Brooke
Munro, Jan Murphy, Jan Picardi, Joi Pratte, Julie Rael, Marty Ross,
Ollie Smith, Deborah Svenson, David Tickner, Lou Todd, Tracy
Vulpitta, Cynthia Wagner, Stacy Watson, Leigh Williams and Lyn
Zeller.
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Falcon Fiesta
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 The first Falcon Fiesta was held on October
16th. The students really enjoyed the opportunity to have a
few snacks and socialize with their friends. The next
Fiesta will be held on Friday, December 4th.
Falcon Fiesta is a PTA sponsored student recognition and reward
program during which selected students have an opportunity to attend
a short reception in their honor.
Thank you to all of the volunteers that supplied snacks for Falcon
Fiesta to reward our students for a job well done. If you would
like to help by donating snacks for Falcon Fiesta and are not
currently on the volunteer list, please contact Jennifer Klein at paisleyprints@msn.com.
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Reflections
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"Beauty Is...."
We have had a great
response to this year's PTA Reflections program and for that I want
to thank all the students who were able to find time to work on their
entries.
Judging is currently
taking place for all categories at the Campus level; those selected
to advance will be judged and recognized early in the New Year.
Please keep checking the
Forestwood website as we hope to be able to showcase all this years
entries once all the campus judging has been completed.
Thank you once again
Forestwood students for submitting such exceptional pieces of art -
you're awesome!
 Kelly Spirit
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Lewisville
Special Education PTSA
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 FOCUS: The LISD Special
Education Department presents "FOCUS":Families Of Children
with Pervasive Developmental Disorders United and Supported from
6:30p.m. until 8:00p.m. once monthly. On Thursday, November 19, 2009
Playing with your SENSES: (strategies for the sensory-sensitive
student) will be presented by Amy Mauricio and Martha Beckel Vu at
Coyote Ridge Elementary School in Carrollton. Parents attend an
informative lecture series while your child is provided with social
skills training. Childcare available for siblings under 6 years, and
a Sibling group for 6 years and up. Reservation is required by
Tuesday 4p.m. Please call 469-713-5199.
HOLIDAY PARTY: SEPTSA will host its annual
Holiday Party on December 13th 2009 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Excite Gym
in Parker Square in Flower Mound. Come play and enjoy some good times
with SEPTSA friends! $5 per child. All ages welcome, SEPTSA members
only please (you can join at the door for $9 if you are not already a
member). Cake will be served, Faces will be Painted, and lots of fun
will be had by all! There will also be an optional Book Exchange.
Please bring a $5 book to participate in exchange. See website at http://lisdseptsa.txpta.org/for
details and a link to RSVP!
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Teen
Court
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 Volunteers
needed!
Learn
about our legal system while participating in Lewisville/Flower Mound
Teen Court. Most volunteers begin as jury members. Other
roles are: bailiff, attorney and judge. Youth volunteers
must be ages 13 to 17/18 or still in high school. You are
welcome to any court session. Come and observe to see what Teen Court
is about. Please visit www.cityoflewisville.com
for more info.
For question or applications contact:
Laurie Yonkers
Teen Court Coordinator
(972) 219-3671
lyonkers@cityoflewisville.com
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