FMS Monthly Newsletter

At FMS, we have a goal to have 100% of our students connected to a trusted adult. To track this goal, we have 3 ways to check in with our students.

1. Fiver - This is a daily check-in during Trojan Time where students show a 1-5 rating on how they are feeling as they start their day, 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest. Students who are a 1 or 2 get a follow up with an adult in the building to get the support they need and ensure they are ready to take on the day.

2. Student Connection Survey - This is a survey we give to students up to 3 times per year, where we ask about how they perceive certain things at school and which adult, if any, they would go to at school for help.

3. Mental Health Screener - This is a screener we give to students up to 3 times per year, which provides indicators whether students are exhibiting warning signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The data from this screener provides our counselors with valuable information that our students may not otherwise share and allow counseling staff to intervene and/or refer students and families to needed services and resources.

Each of these resources require parents to opt in per state legislation. Many of you have done so during the registration process. However, many have not. If you're unsure or would like to change your response to opt your student in for one or all of these resources, please fill out the appropriate form below.

We greatly appreciate your support as we ensure a safe and caring environment for our students!

Fiver Opt In

Student Connection Survey Opt In

Mental Health Screener Opt In

Mrs. Carly Marten

FMS Principal

Once a month, we at FMS celebrate our amazing students by our staff selecting two from each grade for a Student of the Month Award and a Principal's Award. Our next Trojan PRIDE Assembly will be October 30th at FMS. Below are September's recipients!

Students of the Month

5th Grade: Jeremiah Haynes

5th Grade: Kate Jones

6th Grade: Zian Campney

6th Grade: Leila Diaz

7th Grade: Abbie Brush

7th Grade: Lewis VanSkike

8th Grade: Abbie Hammes

8th Grade: Edmil Pena-Garcia

Principal Award Winners

5th Grade: Jonah Luko

5th Grade: Jillian Prater

6th Grade: Ellie Freeman

6th Grade: Carson Cronk

7th Grade: William Bauer

7th Grade: Aubrey Hamilton

8th Grade: Ava Jones

8th Grade: Chester McKim

Attached here are a few links that have some information about the bond for a new middle school. Please take a look at the information below!

Parent Teacher Conferences are around the corner and are scheduled for Monday, October 6th, from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Please contact the school if you are still needing to reserve a time with your student's teachers.

The Scholastic Book Fair is happening Oct. 6-10th! It will be open during P/T conference hours, Oct. 6th and regular school hours the rest of the week, Oct.7th-10th. Not able to stop by? No problem, as you can shop online at this link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fairfieldmiddleschool

You can also sign your student up for an e-wallet at this website! Thanks for your help in supporting the FMS Library!

See our activities for our Fall HERE!

Strengthening Families Program

Strengthening Families Program for ages 10-14 starts just two weeks from tonight! Join school staff members, Jay Thompson and Bethany LaRose, along with Jefferson County Extension Staff, to help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions, and create better relationships. Youth and their parents or caregivers will participate in fun, hands-on activities, games, and discussions to help parents and caregivers learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to their child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths; this program will help your family become even stronger!

This program will be offered on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at the Fairfield Middle School at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register online, go to: https://go.iastate.edu/BTMAAZ If you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y