No School on Monday, March 2nd We celebrate and honor Casimir Pulaski.

Casimir Pulaski is known for his contributions to American independence. Today is He was known as the “Father of American Friday Cavalry”. In 1779 Pulaski and his troops broke the February 28, British siege of Charleston, South 2020 Carolina. He was then sent to Savannah in a EVEN Day joint campaign with French allies. Jeans Day Today’s Welcoming Ritual What makes you unique? Week of 2/24 - 2/28

Hallway Supervision NEXT Cafeteria Supervision NEXT Week: Week: Mr. Keys Ms. E. Phillips Mr. Pochynok Ms. McDonald Mr. Brown Mrs. Zinnen Mrs. Barnes Mrs. Womble Mrs. Montgomery Thank you to all teachers and staff for keeping our school safe! The Binder Doctors are ready to help! AP Teachers: Please send students to the cafeteria for help with organizing their binder. Please send students after you take attendance. One student per AP! 6th and 7th graders with no referrals or buddy room moves will have an Out of the Blue Spin at the Falcon Wheel this week. Those that earned a spin will get their tickets in AP this week. Items on the wheel include soda, chips, candy, free jeans pass, free dance pass, free popcorn pass, and more! These Advisory classes will redeem their ticket on FRIDAY!

6th grade 7th grade Becker Bretz Bretz Morgan Sullivan E. Phillips Sheraden R. Zinnen FRIDAY Falcon Wheel Spinners Reynolds M. Phillips Montgomery Montgomery Snarr Missing something??? Check Lost and Found!

Please check the Lost and Found table outside the library for your missing items! The items will be removed & donated. Spring Photos are Wednesday, March 11th

● Students must be in District 186 dress code! ● May NOT interfere with learning, display alcohol, tobacco, or drugs; illegal or violent behavior; offensive language or symbols; or have spikes or chains ○ Sagging pants, clothing with holes or transparent fabric, bandanas, hats, hoods, sunglasses, sweatbands, pajama pants, slippers, or shoes with wheels are NOT allowed. ○ Photo Order Forms will be sent home on March 3rd Come and Bowl with us on Sunday!

FMS will be bowling this Sunday, March 1st from 9PM-11PM at Kingpin Lanes. The cost is $15.00 for shoe rental and unlimited bowling. The FMS snack bar will be open! Attention Garden Club Members: Spring is just around the corner which means planting time will be here before you know it. Garden Club will meet in the Library on Friday March 6th to finalize our vegetable seed order. Hope you can make it! The Fantastic Falcons will be participating in the Sullivan Show Choir Competition tonight at the Sullivan High School at 6:50 p.m. Good Luck to the Show Choir!

You will have a great performance! Trivia Yesterday’s Question & Answer: List the 10 Black Olympian History makers 1. Constantin Henriquez De Zubiera (Haitian) 1st black to compete in modern day Olympics, first person of color to earn a gold medal in Rugby. France 1900

2. George Coleman Poage (American) 1st African American to win a medal in the 200 and 440 yard hurdles. St Louis 1904.

3. John Taylor (American) 1st African American to win a gold medal in the medley relay team. London 1908.

4. Jesse Owens (American) Won 4 gold medals in running and field events during the 1936 Olympics in Nazi ruled Germany. Germany 1936.

5. Alice Coachman (American) 1st black woman to win a gold medal, she set records with her high jumps. London 1948. Trivia Yesterday’s Question & Answer: List the 10 Black Olympian History makers, cont.: 6. (American) Youngest member of the track and field team and won a bronze medal, gold medals in the 100/200/sprint relay events. Melbourne 1956 & Rome 1960.

7. Florence Griffith-Joyner (American) “Fastest woman in the world” records set during the 100/200 meter dashes. Seoul 1988.

8. Ibtihaj Muhammad (American) First Muslim woman to compete in U.S. fencing and to wear a hijab. She was also the first female Muslim-American to win a bronze medal. Rio 2016.

9. Usain Bolt (Jamaican) Set world records in the men’s 100/200/4x100 meter relays and 6 gold medals. Beijing 2008.

10. Gabby Douglas (American) At 16 years old,, Gabby was the first woman of color and American to win gold in the all- around competition. Influential African American Women Who Fought for Voting Rights for African Americans and Women

-Isabella Baumfree/Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) -Rosa Parks (1913-2005) -Araminta Ross/Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) -Charlotte Vandine Forten (1785-1884) -Coralie Franklin Cook (1861-1942) -Harriet Forten Purvis (1810-1875) -Angelina Welde Grimke (1880-1958) -Margaretta Forten (1806-1875) -Charlotta Rollin (1849-Unknown) -Harriet Purvis (1810-1875) -Mary Ann Shad Cary (1823-1893) -Sarah Remond (1826-1887) -Gertrude Bustill Mossell (1855-1948) -Francis Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911) -Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) -Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (1842-1924) -Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954) -Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) -Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964) -Ella Baker (1903-1986) Influential African American Women Who Fought for Voting Rights for African Americans and Women Trivia

What incident led to the development of the NAACP? (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

*Please bring your answers to Ms. Womack’s office. First 5 students with correct answers will get a treat!! FMS - 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. 7th Little 8th 19-25 L Flower 25-16 W 23-25 L 25-15 W

Up Next: 7th grade REGIONALS! GO FALCONS!!! LMS/BC or WMS

FMS - 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Good Luck to the 6th grade Lady Falcons Volleyball team tomorrow vs. JMS @ 8:00 a.m.

All 6th grade volleyball games are played @ GMS.

GO FALCONS! 2/28 Dylan Atkinson 2/28 E’Najah Baker 2/28 Ava Lausen 2/28 Aaliyah Sheppard 2/29 Deyonta Nelson 3/1 Satchmo Buecker 3/1 Markayla Ousley 3/1 Antwon Seals 3/2 *No FMS Birthdays* What’s for LUNCH? Menu is subject to change! Today’s Menu 2/28 Tuesday’s Menu 3/3

Wild Mike's *Everyday Cheese Pizza selections * Menu Not Assorted cold Fish Sandwich sandwiches Available & wraps, Chef salads, Yet fresh fruit, Seasoned and Corn vegetable plates

As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of silence….. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Jeans Day TODAY is a JEAN$ (BLUE OR BLACK ONLY) DAY for staff and students! Jeans with rips Advisory teachers and/or will collect $1 from holes are students who wear NOT jeans! allowed! Teachers - Please have your students remain standing for a dress code check.

Remember... LEGGINGS AND JEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED. If a belt is needed after 8:00, please let the student helpers know when they get to your classroom! Call 141 if a belt is needed and student helpers have already been around. Franklin Middle School Have a great day And remember ..… It’s all about CHOICES!

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