FCMS EXPRESS
Week of November 3, 2025
November
5th - PLC 3:00 - 4:20 pm *Students released at 2:50 pm
5th - Academic Team Meet - time and place TBD
11th - Veterans Day Program - 8:30 breakfast, 9:00 program
10th-14th - FCMS Bookfair
17th & 18th - 7th grade Ag field trip to Michaela Farm
19th - FCMS Honor Society 6-7 - GYM
11/26 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break *NO School
🏀 This Week In Athletics 🏀
Monday November 3, 2025
5/6th grade boys basketball @ St. Michael's School 5:30 AWAY
7/8th grade boys basketball vs. St. Mary's Catholic School 6:00 HOME
Tuesday November 4, 2025
5/6th grade boys basketball vs. Mount Carmel School 5:30 HOME
Wednesday November 5, 2025
7/8th grade boys basketball @ Milan Middle School 5:30 AWAY
Thursday November 6, 2025
5/6th grade boys basketball @ Greendale Middle School 5:30 AWAY
7/8th grade boys basketball vs. St. Michael School 5:30 HOME
🌠 Staff Spotlight 🌠
--Lillian Huffman, Journalism
❓Question of the Week❓
--Lillian Huffman, Journalism
🌟 Congratulations 🌟
Students of the Month
Congratulations to October's Students of the Month: Paisleigh Eckerle 6th, Myles Payne 7th, and Camden Creek 8th.
🍂 Last week at FCMS 🍂
Red Ribbon Week
Students and staff were asked to dress up for Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week is a week where students took time out of PAWS to learn about the dangers of drug use.
During Red Ribbon Week, Mrs. Ariens’ 6th grade Science classes researched the dangers of vaping. The learned facts, recorded notes, and completed a “Show What You Know” graphic, including a variety of text features.
Rockstar Reader
Congratulations to Jordyn Holmes! She received Mrs. Ariens’ “Reading Rockstar of the Week” recognition. The constant effort and attention she gives on her work is appreciated! She works hard, is kind and respectful, and sets an example for her classmates in great citizenship. Great job, Jordyn!
Happy Birthday Office Voelker
The 6th graders sang Happy Birthday to Officer Voelker Tuesday during lunch.
7th Grade Language
Mrs. Noah's classes competed all quarter to see which two classes would earn the most points for A's on tests, being in their seats when the bell rings, having their chromebooks charged, and a list of other academic-related skills/responsibilities. The winning classes received a period "free" to play board games and cards. Congratulations Mrs. Noah's periods 2 and 7!!!
Art: Pumpkin Contests
Congratulations to the annual pumpkin design contest winners:
6th Grade
1st place: Iris Jones
2nd place: Reghan Ratz
3rd place: Maddox Rauch
7th Grade
1st place: Natalie Campbell
2nd place: Addi Stone
3rd place: Ryder Kolter
8th Grade
1st place: Carsen Revalee
2nd place: Jaxson Summey
3rd place: Chloe Arnold
Quarter 1 Rewards
Friday before Fall Break, students who earned the Quarter 1 incentive trip enjoyed a fun day bowling in Richmond.