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1 The official newsletter of Fees College Prepatory Middle School Kacy S. Baxter, Principal Jonathon Gordon, Assistant Principal Erika De Rienzo, TOSA 1600 E. Watson Dr. Tempe, AZ Phone (480) Fax (480) May 8th, th Grade End of the Year Dance Our annual 8th grade end of the year dance will take place on Friday, May 12th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. In order to attend, 8th grade students must have a signed permission slip and meet the following criteria: - No Level 3 s between 5/1 and 5/12 - No ISI between 5/1 and 5/12 - No OSS between 5/1 and 5/12 Time to Celebrate! Our 8th grade students have persevered through six years of elementary school and 3 years of middle school - it s time to celebrate! There are several events planned to celebrate our 8th graders and send them off on the next leg of their journey! Events include: 8th Grade Yearbook Signing and Dance Friday, May 12th from 5-7 pm The dance is free to all 8th grade students who meet the set criteria. Dance permission slips will go home on Monday, May 1st with more details. A copy is also attached to this newsletter. We can t wait to celebrate with our 8th grade students at this fun annual event! Reserve Your FCP Yearbook Today! What: FCPMS Yearbook Price: $25.00 Payment: Cash only payment in the front office each morning between 7:45 and 8:15. Don t wait until yearbooks are sold out reserve your copy now! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 7th & 8th Grade Dress Down Day Assembly Winners Choir Concert 6:00 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Dress Down Day Assembly Winners Honors Team Workshop 6:00-7:00 p.m. NWEA Reading Goal Dress Down Day Orchestra Concert 6:00-7:00 p.m 7:00-8:00 p.m. 8th Grade Uniform Exchange Wednesday, May 17th from 7:45am to 8:15 a.m. 8th Grade Celebration of Success Friday, May 19th from 9:00-10:00 am Students are NOT allowed to bring backpacks to school the last week of school! Please make sure they bring their binders and writing NWEA Math Goal Dress Down Day Band Concert 6:00 p.m. Early Release 1:30 p.m. 8th Grade Dance 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 Last Day of School Firebird Fair 8th Grade Celebration of Success 9:00am - 10:00am Early Release 1:30 p.m.

2 Firebird Flash May 8th, 2017 page 2 Reserve Your FCP Yearbook Today! What: FCPMS Yearbook Price: $25.00 Payment: Cash only payment in the front office each morning between 7:45 and 8:15 am or online at ybpay.lifetouch.com ID code Don t wait until yearbooks are sold out reserve your copy now! Support FCP By Shopping at Fry s! Did you know you can support Fees College Prep just by shopping at Fry s? Last year we earned more than $1000 through the Fry s Community Rewards Program! It s easy when you enroll in Fry s Community Rewards! To get started, sign up with your V.I.P. Card and select Fees College Preparatory Middle School. Once you re enrolled, you ll earn rewards for FCP every time you shop and use your V.I.P. Card! If you haven t signed up, please consider signing up today. No bar codes to scan, just please go online and sign up at com/topic/new-community-rewards-program. FCPMS Students of the Month! Congratualtions to the following students who were chosen as the student of the month for their grade level for the month of April! 6th Elian Ruiz 7th Alexander Castro Ordaz 8th Nathan Samaniego FCPMS Students are on FIRE! Congratualtions to the following students who received a Positive Behavior Referral from one of their teachers during the month of April! 6th Elian Ruiz Ray Hurtado Fernandez Autumn Menger Israel Rivera 7th Andrew Gomez Eduardo Diaz Bautista Alexander Castro Ordaz Xaviar Pool 8th Nathan Samaniego Elaina Carillo Jackelyn Hernandez Car Mel Lee Jordan Galindo

3 NWEA Spring Goal Firebird Fair Who? All students that meet their Spring NWEA Reading AND Math goals. What? An all-day celebration to recognize our students hard work and success. Students will rotate through 3 events throughout the day, including inflatable games and slides, a movie, snacks, and more! When? Our celebration will take place ALL DAY on Tuesday, May 16th. Where? The Firebird Fair will be at Fees College Prep!

4 Dear 8 th Grade Students and Families, Congratulations! Your student has persevered through three years of middle school! While we know this is just the beginning of their academic careers, we want to recognize the hard work and accomplishments our 8 th graders have made so far! At Fees College Prep, we are taking time at the end of the school year to celebrate our students in a series of annual events. Please mark your calendars for these events: 8 th Grade Awards Night Tuesday, May 2nd 7:00 8:00 pm Around 30 students will be selected by teachers and coaches for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments Semi- formal event with light refreshments Formal invitations will be handed out on April 18 th to students receiving awards RSVP needs to be turned into the front office by Tuesday, April 25 th 8 th Grade Yearbook Signing and Dance Friday, May 12 th 5:00 7:00 pm Student- only event Semi- formal (modest, school appropriate attire) dance and yearbook signing Students who pre- ordered a yearbook will receive their yearbook Students must be picked up at 7:00 pm 8 th Grade Uniform Exchange Wednesday, May 17 th 7:45-8:15 am 8 th grade students may donate two or more pieces of clean, gently used dress code clothing in exchange for two dress down passes Dress down passes will be good for Wednesday, May 17 th and Thursday, May 18 th Students may bring clothing items to D- 7 between 7:45-8:15am Any student who is donating 2 or more items may come to school that day dressed down Students who do not arrive on time or are not dressed appropriately will have to change into dress code clothing

5 8 th Grade Celebration of Success Friday, May 19th 9:00 10:00 am 30 minute assembly in the Blue Gym will include: o Short video with highlights from the year o Student speakers (Student Council President and NJHS President) o Address from principal Assembly will NOT include students being called by name, a procession, or handing out of promotion certificates (certificates will be mailed home in June) Assembly will be followed by time to take pictures with teachers, family, and friends in the courtyard. Parents who choose to attend the 8 th Grade Assembly will need to enter through the east parking lot gates which will open at 8:40 am. There will be limited seating and all visitors must exit campus by 10:00 am. Parents who wish to take their students home after the assembly will need to have turned in a completed permission slip by Thursday, May 18 th. Permission slips will go home Thursday, May 11 th. At Fees College Prep we are committed to creating a school that knows no limits to the academic success of each student. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to touch the lives and education of your student. Thank you for making us a part of your family for your student s middle school years. It has been an honor! Your Partner in Education, Kacy S. Baxter, FCPMS Principal 8 th Grade End of Year Frequently Asked Questions: What is the purpose of the 8 th Grade Celebration of Success? The end of the year Celebration of Success is a time for students to celebrate with their peers and reflect on their years at Fees College Prep. We keep this focus in the forefront of our events and ask that parents do the same. Will there be seating at the 8 th Grade Celebration of Success? Seating is extremely limited. With the focus of the assembly being the celebration of our students we will ensure there is enough seating for our 8 th grade class. If parents/guardians attend the Celebration of Success please be aware there will be limited seating. Please arrive early to get seats as once we fill the gym to capacity, any remaining visitors will be required to stay outside during the assembly. What should my child wear to the 8 th grade Celebration of Success? Please keep in mind that although we want to celebrate what our students have accomplished thus far, this is only a stepping- stone towards their ultimate goal. Parents do not need to purchase prom- like dresses or suits for their child. Sunday best attire that is modest, school- appropriate, and semi- formal is recommended.

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