FMS MIDSUMMER NEWSLETTER
PLANNING & INFO FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
WELCOME NEW PARENTS & STUDENTS AND HELLO TO RETURNING PARENTS & STUDENTS!
WE ARE SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE WITH US AT FRANKLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL!
OPEN HOUSE FOR EVERYONE IN CASE YOU HAVE CHILDREN AT OTHER GRADE LEVELS :)
SCROLL DOWN FOR SUPPLY LISTS AND GET A HEAD START ON SHOPPING!
*PLEASE HELP US WITH OUR NEW SYSTEM - INFINITE CAMPUS!
Check with other parents who have students attending FMS - did they get this newsletter? If not, have them call the school at 919-494-2971 so we can update their information in Infinite Campus. We will be updating all fall to ensure that all our parents are getting our communications.
EXPECT FALL SPORTS WORKOUTS TO HAPPEN IN THE FIRST OR SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL
TO BE A MEMBER OF AN ATHLETIC TEAM AT FMS EVERY CHILD MUST:
- Have a physical form completed by a doctor and handed in before team practices start. *Get a form on the FMS website under Athletics.
- Be academically eligible to play. That means that in the second semester (S2 in PowerSchools) of the 2024-2025 school year the student passed 5 out of 6 classes. *incoming 6th grade students are exempt from this rule in their first semester only.
- 6th grade students are not eligible to play football.
- Students interested in a sport will need to go to workouts when they are announced.
- STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING TO PARENTS REGARDING ANY AND ALL PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
- PARENTS MUST ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS WHO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS.
FALL SPORTS:
Cheerleading
Football
Boys Soccer
Volleyball
PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAKE SURE YOU GO TO A CHROMEBOOK EVENT - DON'T WAIT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
- Go to one of the Chromebook events this summer (see the flyer below)
- Pay the $10 fee
- Pay the $26 fee and sign the insurance/warranty paperwork so if your child breaks their Chromebook for any reason it will be covered by insurance THREE times in a year. *optional, but totally worth it!
- That's it!
CHROMEBOOK EVENT DETAILS - YOU CAN GO TO ANY EVENT
Bunn Middle School
4742 NC-39, Bunn, NC 27508
Monday, August 4th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cedar Creek Middle School
2228 State Rd 1116, Youngsville, NC 27596
Wednesday, August 13th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Terrell Lane Middle School
101 Terrell Ln, Louisburg, NC 27549
Thursday, August 14th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
*NOTE FOR PARENTS OF GRADE 6 STUDENTS:
Please go ahead and pay the fee at the Chromebook event. Your child will not receive a Chromebook at the event. Their NEW Chromebooks will be issued to them by Technology in the first two weeks of school after they meet with the ITF to go over expectations.
Are we missing important information?
Email heidiboardman@fcschools.net or call the school at 919-494-2971 and let us know (I just added Open House Info because someone called!)
8TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO GO TO THE FHS MARCHING BAND CAMP AT FHS!
The Marching Band for Franklinton High School starts next week!
All 8th grade Band members are eligible to participate. Should you have any questions, concerns or need your instrument please let Mrs. Rippe know asap by emailing her at tinarippe@fcschools.net. Hope to see many of you as an FHS Marching Ram!!!
Dates:
Week 1: July 21-25 (8:00a-4:00p)
Week 2: July 29-Aug 2 (8:00a-4:00p)
August 2nd: Parent Preview -Time will be announced during the camp.
Gear and Instruments
1. Instrument(s): Ensure your instrument is in good condition, cleaned, and properly
maintained.
2. Extra Reeds/Valve Oil/etc.: Bring spare reeds (if applicable), valve oil (for brass
instruments), and any other necessary supplies.
3. Instrument Accessories: Such as a cleaning cloth, cork grease (for woodwinds), etc.
Clothing and Protective Items
1. Comfortable Clothing: During camp we spend nearly all day outside Lightweight and
breathable fabrics suitable for outdoor activities.
2. Closed-toe sneakers: (athletic/supportive) sneakers - no Crocs, Vans, etc
3. Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Hydration/Food
1. Water Bottle: The band will provide water. Bring a personal, refillable water bottle that
can be filled throughout the day. Staying hydrated is essential during these long, hot
days.
2. Lunch: pack a daily lunch
3. Snacks/extra snacks: The band parents are asked to help with donations of snacks,
however, if you have special dietary needs, or feel you will need additional snacks
throughout the day, feel free to bring some!
Personal Care
1. Hygiene Items: Deodorant
2. Towel: For wiping sweat during breaks.
Miscellaneous
1. 1-inch Music Binder: Organize your sheet music and any handouts.
2. Notebook and Pencil: For taking notes or marking music.
3. Cell Phone and Charger: Stay connected (allowed during breaks).
4. Bug Spray
5. Medications: If you have any medical conditions, bring necessary medications.
NEED ALL THE INFORMATION? CHECK OUT OUR STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS FOR 2025-2026
6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
ELA: Notebook, index cards, thin tip dry erase markers, sticky notes
Math: One inch 3 ring binder, notebook, graph paper
Science: Notebook, two pocket folder, glue sticks
Social Studies: Notebook, two pocket folder, glue sticks
FOR ALL CLASSES: A working Chromebook charger, earbuds to use with Chromebooks, a water bottle, pens, loose leaf paper, lots and lots of pencils with pencil erasers, a pack of colored pencils, and multi-color highlighters (especially pink, blue, yellow).
PLEASE DONATE TO HOMEROOM: Tissues, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes (Thank You!!!)
7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
ELA: One inch binder, index cards, small/medium sticky tabs
Math: Two pocket folder
Science: Wide ruled 200 page composition book (glued, not spiral), one inch binder with 4 dividers, index cards
Social Studies: One subject notebook, two pocket folder
FOR ALL CLASSES: A working Chromebook charger, earbuds to use with Chromebooks, a water bottle, pens, loose leaf paper, lots and lots of pencils with pencil erasers, a pack of colored pencils, and multi-color highlighters (especially pink, blue, yellow).
PLEASE DONATE TO HOMEROOM: Tissues, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes (Thank You!!!)
8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
ELA: Folder, composition notebook
Math: 2-3 spiral notebooks, folder
Science: One inch binder, 8 tab dividers, a full pack of loose leaf paper, folder
Social Studies: 2 single subject notebooks, 2 folders
A working Chromebook charger, earbuds to use with Chromebooks, a water bottle, pens, loose leaf paper, lots and lots of pencils with pencil erasers, a pack of colored pencils, and multi-color highlighters (especially pink, blue, yellow).
PLEASE DONATE TO HOMEROOM: Tissues, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes (Thank You!!!)
