Good Morning Franklin Middle School - Today is Tuesday January 26, 2021

Today is         Good Morning
    Tuesday
                    Franklin Middle School
 January 26, 2021

  A-Day
  Students
Synchronous
 (In-Person)

  B-Day
  Students
Asynchronous

Today’s Welcoming Ritual

What is your biggest
     strength?

Are you Asynchronous today?
Make sure you check in for attendance on the FMS and then
 go to all of your teacher’s Canvas pages for classwork.

Important Dates for Students

 February 2 - Groundhog Day!
 February 5 - Is the halfway mark for 3rd quarter
February 8 - Progress report grades are posted by teachers

February 14th - Valentine’s Day
February 15th - No School - Federal Holiday

Attention all                                 We encourage all FMS
                                                 students to have a
FMS Students                                   novel, no matter if it is
                                                an actual book or an
Do you have                                    online book. The FMS
                                                  library is open for
novel to read                                 checking out books and
                                              Sora is available to find
in class?                                           a book online.

                https://soraapp.com/welcome

Attention All FMS Students!
 Your Chromebook should be
charged and ready for school
everyday! If it is not charged,
make sure your charger is with
 you so it can be plugged in.

An important school supply to have everyday in
all classes are a pair of earbuds or headphones!

Daily Reminder for all FMS Students!
Students are required to carry
their Chromebook bag with
their charger and laptop in it.
Make sure it is zipped up.
Students should not be
carrying the Chromebook in
the halls without it being in
the bag.

What should be in your Chromebook bag?

1.   Chromebook
2.   Charger
3.   Earbuds or Headphones
4.   Front Pocket - writing utensils,
     calculator, and extra masks.

7th and 8th Grade Girls’ Volleyball Try-Outs
Volleyball try-outs for 7th and 8th grade girls will be held on
Thursday, 1/28/21. 7th grade try-outs will be from
3:45-5:15. 8th grade try-outs will be from 5:30-7:00.
Students must have a current physical on file with the
school by the day of the first practice. Families must
provide transportation for their own students. Students must
have passed 4 out of 6 classes first semester to be eligible
to try out.

There will be a sign-up sheet located outside of the main
office. Interested students should print their names on the
list. Only students who sign up and who are eligible will be
able to try out.

If you have further questions, please contact Theresa
Greco, Athletic Director.

Name This Song!
Can you name this song with only 4 lines of lyrics ?

       “All the leaves are brown

           And the sky is gray

           I've been for a walk

            On a winter's day”

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ESSAY CONTEST
Shout out to Srihari Gurugubelli
 (former Falcon) who is now a
 freshman at SHS. Sri placed
2nd for high school in the MLK
        writing contest.           Congratulations!

Shout out to Mrs. Womble!
  Mrs. Womble is patient with us even if we do not
  understand something. She does not moan and groan
  she stays patient even when we are having difficulties.
  She is sweet and funny, and probably one of the best
  teachers I have ever had! ~Faith W.

Shout out to Mrs. Jachino!
  I like to give a shout out to Mrs.Jachino. She is the best
  math teacher I have ever had, and she always helps me
  at class and office hours. and she is very kind and
  awesome. ~Marc N.

Shout out to Mrs. Nesbit’s AP Class!
      I love coming to AP everyday because you are all so
      AMAZING! You have great ideas and are always so kind
      to each other. ~Mrs. Nesbit

Shout out to Mrs. Osmonson!
   Thank you for being the most LUMINOUS teacher. You
   always have a bright smile and want others to have the
   same. ~Mrs. Nesbit

Shout out to All Staff Members!
     I am giving this shout to all the staff because they are helpful
     and nice, lovable, smart, friendly, always helps us when we
     need it, and lets us share our feelings. Thanks FMS Staff and
     you guys be careful while driving because it’s going to snow
     soon and have a Merry Christmas:)       ~Terison W

Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day:
MISCELLANEOUS (Popular Music)

The trailer for the upcoming movie Rocketman that
features this musician says the story is based on a
"true fantasy" and begins with his song "Bennie
and the Jets." Name this British rock star for whom
the song "Rocket Man" was an early hit and whose
catalog since then has included "Philadelphia
Freedom" and a version of his song "Candle in the
Wind" honoring Princess Diana.

                     Think you know the answer?
                    We will share it coming up soon!

Trivia/Math/   Can you figure out this play on
Brainteaser               words?
of the Day:

               theSINGINGrain

Word of the Day:

on This Day in History

Bad Jokes
 & Puns

1/26 Kalandus Kiehl

Weather
forecast

As we prepare
                                                 for a
                                             productive
                                              day, let us
                                              observe a
                                             moment of
                                              silence...

                                   Trivia / Math / Brain teaser
   Scholastic Bowl Answer:                   Answer:
Sir Elton John (Reginald Dwight)       Singing in the rain

I pledge
 allegiance to the
Flag of the United
States of America,
      and to the
Republic for which
   it stands, one
Nation under God,
  indivisible, with
liberty and justice
        for all.

Franklin Middle School

 Have a great day
 And remember
It’s all about CHOICES!
Read, Write & Respond @
Franklin Middle School;
     it’s our focus!