Freeland Middle School Newsletter

Periodically, you will receive a newsletter to your email from the middle school with important information regarding upcoming events. These newsletters can also be found on our website here: Freeland Middle School Newsletters

This is a friendly reminder that we are quickly approaching the testing dates for FMS current 8th grade students who would like to take Honors English (March 6 testing date) and Honors Biology (March 13 testing date) in high school next year as freshmen. Please see the link to the letter explaining this process.

8th Grade Honors Letter

Please reach out to the FHS Counseling Department with any questions you may have regarding this process.

Jessica Harrold (Last Names: A-L) | harroldj@freelandschools.net

Heather Essex (Last Names: M-Z) | essexh@freelandschools.net

We are excited to announce that the entire middle school will be able to attend a Loons game at Dow Diamond on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The cost of this trip will be $11 and that will include a ticket to the game, transportation, and a school provided sack lunch. There will be concessions available at the ballpark for students who are interested in purchasing those as well.

Here is the permission slip for the event: Dow Diamond Permission Slip

We need permission slips and the $11 admission in the main office by Friday, March 22, 2024 in order to plan for the event. If you have any questions or have financial concerns, please contact Mrs. Thunberg or Mrs. Glazier.

We would appreciate donations from any families who are willing to help a student who is having financial difficulties for this event. You can cover the $11 cost for a student in need in the main office at FMS and we will make sure that all of our students are able to attend this field trip.

We will be busy with our spring testing cycle once we return from Spring Break in April. The following tests are scheduled for our 7th and 8th grade students in the month of April. Please make every effort to have your student in school on these important dates:

8th Grade

Tuesday, April 9 | PSAT

Wednesday, April 10 & Thursday, April 11 | M-Step Science and Social Studies

Tuesday, April 16 | NWEA Math

Wednesday, April 17 | NWEA Reading

7th Grade

Tuesday, April 9 | Trip to Freeland SportsZone during 8th grade testing (more info to follow)

Wednesday, April 10 | NWEA Math

Thursday, April 11 | NWEA Reading

Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17 | M-Step Math and ELA

• Honors English Test for 8th Grade - Wednesday, March 6 during 7th Hour

• Honors Biology Test for 8th Grade - Wednesday, March 13 during 7th Hour

• Freeland Wellness Fair - Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at FES

• End of 3rd Marking Period - Friday, March 22

• Spring Break - Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Monday, April 1, 2024 (Return April 2)

Freeland Middle School Website

• Please use our website to find the Daily Announcements, Absent Work, and many other items throughout the school year. We will continue to improve the content that is found on the website each month.

• Please follow Freeland Community School District on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for information and fun posts about our students and staff throughout the year. If you are not a social media fan, the same information will be found on our website in the live feed.

• Use Skyward for keeping track of your student’s grades, attendance, etc.

FMS is still selling Falcon clog charms to support our SOAR program. They can be purchased in the middle school office and the cost is $5 a charm.

Our Student Leadership Class sells spirit wear throughout the entire school year. The clothing is not specific to the middle school and all proceeds go to Student Leadership to support fun activities at FMS for all of our students. Each week there will be new promotions/sales but you can order at any time from this direct link to our store: Freeland Middle School Spirit Wear

Please feel free to reach out at any time with any questions or concerns that you may have this school year. It is the goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours during the school week. Emails and phone calls received over the weekend will receive a response as soon as possible on Monday.

Jennifer Thunberg | FMS Principal

thunbergj@freelandschools.net

Rae Glazier | FMS Secretary

glazierr@freelandschools.net

Freeland Middle School Phone Number: 989-695-0500