Peek At The Week

October 19: Art Club Meeting in A310 4:10 - 5:00 PM

October 19 and 22: Theatre Rehearsal in the Commons 4:20 - 5:45 PM

October 19 - 21: Girls Basketball Tryouts 8th Grade: 6:45 - 8:20 AM; 7th Grade: 4:20 - 5:30 PM

October 20 and 22: Cheer Practice in Commons 7:15 - 8:15 AM

October 20: Cross Country Practice 7:30 - 8:20 AM

October 21: Origami Club Meeting in A306 4:20 - 5:00 PM

October 21: Student Council Meeting in the Library 8:00 - 8:20 AM

October 23: Fall Picture Day

October 23: Band Region Auditions @Bowie MS 4:30 - 10:00 PM

October 23: Orchestra Region Auditions @Fort Settlement MS

October 24: Band Region Auditions @Bowie MS 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

October 24: Choir Solo and Ensemble @ First Colony MS

October 26: Sister Circle Induction in the Commons 6:00 - 7:30 PM

October 26 and 29: Theatre Rehearsal in the Commons 4:20 - 5:45 PM

October 26 - 28: Boys Basketball Tryouts 8th Grade: 6:45 - 8:20 AM; 7th Grade: 4:20 - 5:30 PM

October 27 and 29: Cheer Practice in Commons 7:15 - 8:15 AM

October 27: Cross Country Meet @ Bowie MS

October 27: Choir Coffeehouse Auditions in A110 4:15 - 5:30 PM

October 28: PSAT Testing (8th Grade Only)

October 28: Orchestra Fall Concert in Commons 6:30 - 7:30 PM

October 29: Girls Basketball Game FCMS vs Fort Settlement MS @ FCMS A-Team 5:15p B - Team 6:30p

October 30: Fall Social 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Dear Bobcat Families,

Your child's NWEA MAP Growth scores are now available in Skyward in the Test Result tile. These assessments are given during the school year to help teachers understand what your child knows and what they are ready to learn next. For help accessing scores, please see the attached Skyward Job Aid for Parents. This year’s MAP Growth scores are based on updated national norms. The new national norms make sure your child’s MAP Growth results reflect how students across the country are performing today, giving teachers a more accurate picture for setting growth goals.

This week students received a copy of their MAP data report during their Social Studies class.

If you did not receive a copy, have questions or need further clarification about the data in your child’s report, please feel free to reach out to Sally Willett at sally.willett@fortbendisd.gov

October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing principal, Ms. Petru!

Ms. Petru, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to FCMS. Your support of our staff, care for our students, and passion for making First Colony a place where everyone can thrive do not go unnoticed.

We hope you know just how much you are valued and appreciated by both our staff, students and parents. Your leadership makes a difference every day, and we are grateful for all that you do to support our Bobcat family.

Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Ms. Petru! We appreciate YOU!

The PSAT test will be given on Wednesday, October 28th during the school day to 8th grade students on campus. Students will not need to bring a calculator, as College Board has integrated a calculator into the new online format. We will test periods 1, 2, 3, and 4. A sack lunch will NOT be required since all 8th grade students will eat “C” lunch from 12:55pm-1:25pm after testing is complete. You can find out more information about PSAT (including practice tests) on the district PSAT

I have attached the letter the district sent to all parents earlier in the week.

Please reach out to Sally Willett with any questions.

We believe parents and teachers are partners in student success! We encourage parents to regularly check their child’s grades in Skyward and monitor their academic progress. Parents can also sign up for email notifications regarding high-scored and low-scored assignments to stay informed.

Grades should be entered within 5 days of collecting an assignment. Essays and other extended-response assignments may take up to 8 days to be graded and posted.

You should also receive weekly or biweekly communication from your child’s teachers regarding upcoming assignments, important reminders, and classroom expectations.

Please take a moment to review the Late Work Policy below and remind your student of the importance of completing and submitting assignments on time. We have also attached Fort Bend ISD's Middle School Grading Guidelines for additional information regarding daily and major grades, as well as the district’s retesting policy. By working together, we can help our students develop strong academic habits and stay on track for success!

First Colony Middle School Late Work Policy:

1 day late = -10

2 day late = -20

3 day late = -30

4 day late = -40

5 day late = -50

6+ days late = 0

DEDICATE A SPACE IN THE YEARBOOK FOR YOUR STUDENT!

8th Grade Students Only!
DEADLINE: Thursday, February 11, 2027

PRICES

¼ Page — $100.00
⅛ Page — $50.00

CREATE A RECOGNITION AD!

Celebrate your student and give them a special place in the yearbook!

Share your favorite photo and message to recognize your 8th grader and make their yearbook experience even more memorable.

SEE MORE OF YOUR STUDENT & THEIR FRIENDS IN THE YEARBOOK!

CREATE YOUR AD & SHARE YOUR PHOTO with QR CODE on the flyer!

Fort Bend ISD requires all students to bring their ID with a lanyard to school and wear it around their neck each day. Students who fail to bring their ID after the fourth offense will receive a consequence such as after-school detention. Please remind your child to bring their ID daily.

Students will be charged $5.00 for a new permanent ID.

• Payments can be made online via Skyward.
• If purchased online, IDs will be printed and provided immediately.

MISPLACED/LOST BADGE

1st-3rd Offense
• Student given temporary id
• Student pays $5 for new printed badge (if lost)

4th Offense
• Recorded as discipline referral in Skyward (offense code: SV)
• Parent contact
• Student pays $5 for new printed badge (if lost)

5th Offense and Beyond
• Recorded as discipline referral in Skyward (offense code: R1; action code: DT) Detention: One hour added for each subsequent offense
• Parent contact
• Student pays $5 for new printed badge (if lost)

A student who violates the telecommunication device policy guidelines will be assigned a disciplinary consequence.

First Offense

· 1st Warning issued to student

· Parent/guardian notification

· Device is confiscated and stored in a secure area for the remainder of the day.

· Device is returned to the student at the end of the school day

Second Offense

· 2nd Warning issued to student

· Parent/guardian notification

· Device is confiscated and stored in a secure area for the remainder of the day.

· Device is returned to the student at the end of the school day

Third Offense

· Level 1 Offense - School Based Strategies/Additional Action Options

· Parent/guardian notification

· Device is confiscated and stored in a secure area for the remainder of the day.

· Device is returned to the student at the end of the school day

Fourth Offense

· Level 2 Offense – ISS, Supplemental Options and School Based Strategies

· Parent/guardian notification

· Device is confiscated and stored in a secure area for the remainder of the day.

· Device is returned to parent/guardian (or emergency contact listed in Skyward Q) at the end of the school day.

Fifth and Beyond Offense

· Level 2 Offense – OSS

· Parent/guardian notification

· Device is confiscated and stored in a secure area for the remainder of the day.

· Device is returned to parent/guardian (or emergency contact listed in Skyward Q) at the end of the school day.

Exceptions

A student shall be authorized to possess or use a personal communication device on school property during the school day only under the following circumstances:

· The student’s use is necessary for implementation of the student’s individualized education program, a 504 plan, or a similar program or plan.

· The student’s use is required due to a documented need based on a directive from a qualified physician; or

· The student’s use is necessary to comply with a health or safety requirement imposed by law or as part of the district or campus safety protocols.

The school will not be responsible for telecommunication devices that are damaged, lost or stolen; however, as with other personal property brought to school, administrators will conduct investigations as time permits to recover lost/stolen items or to determine the person(s) responsible for damages, and will assess discipline as appropriate.

Unclaimed Telecommunication Devices

If a telecommunication device is not reclaimed by the parent/ guardian within 90 days of the date of notification or the end of the school year (whichever is later), the district shall dispose of the device after providing notice required by law.

If you need to drop off medications in the school clinic, kindly click on the link below to access the required forms.

Student Health Forms

Parent referrals for GT evaluation are being accepted until Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Please click on the link below to access the referral portal.

https://gt.fortbendisd.com/

Please click on the following link if you need to purchase a laptop charger:

Laptop Charger

Please click on the following video for more information: Free and Reduced Lunch Application Information

The Fort Bend ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application is now open for the 2026-27 school year and families can complete the application online at www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd.

All FBISD families are encouraged to apply.

Student meals will be available for purchase this school year, but students who qualify may receive breakfast and lunch meals at little or no cost.

As a reminder, meal prices will be as followed in the 2026-27 school year:

• Student Breakfast - $2.00
• Elementary Lunch - $2.75
• Secondary Lunch - $3.00

Completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application may result in additional benefits for students and families, including reduced fees and tuition for Extended Learning programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and athletics programs.

Visit the FBISD Child Nutrition webpage to learn about additional benefits.

Only one application needs to be completed for each household.

To apply, parents will need to have the following information:

• Names of all household members
• Amount, frequency and source of current income for each household member
• Last four digits of the parent’s or guardian’s social security number
• Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

Families may apply at any time during the school year, should their household circumstances change, including the loss of a job, a decrease in household income or an increase in household size.

The District uses the following criteria to determine a family’s eligibility:

• Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels,
• Households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR), or
• Children who are in foster care, homeless, a runaway, migrant farm worker or displaced by a declared disaster, or enrolled in Head Start.

Dear 8th Grade Parents/Guardians,

On Thursday, November 5, First Colony will host our annual Career Day for our 8th grade students. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn about careers, as well as high school options.

Our keynote speaker will be Marc Vandermeer, Voice of the Houston Texans. We invite community members to speak about their careers. We also invite our feeder high schools to participate, and share the opportunities that their schools offer.

Our 8th graders should attend Career Day, with a mindset of professionalism, and an intention to take advantage of this opportunity.

Please have your student dress in professional or business casual attire for Career Day. We want to impress upon our students, the importance of this event. It is a fun day, but it is also a day for them to learn and grow.

Thank you for your support of our Career Day event.

Best regards,

FCMS Counseling Department

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In order to try out for any sport, the student must have a completed physical, and all online forms have to be submitted prior to tryout date. Click here to complete the forms online through Rank One.

UIL Physical Exam form for physicians can be found here.

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