FMS SPARTANS FAMILY BULLETIN

📅 September 2025
🎓 Empowering Students to Succeed

MISSION: At FMS, we empower ALL students to succeed in their educational, career, and civic pathways.

VISION: ALL students achieve academic success, develop social-emotional well-being, and explore career pathways as they prepare for high school.

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🔔 Calendar of Events

September 3

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!- Doors open- 7:40 am, tardy bell-8:15 am, student dismissed- 3:20 pm
Welcome Back to School Assembly - 2:20 pm Students who earned honor roll 4th quarter will be recognized with a certificate.
Fall Sports Practices Begin- Cross Country, Football, Volleyball – 3:30 pm at fields and gyms. There is still time to register for fall sports. FMS FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 9/15/2025

September 10

Early Release – Students will be dismissed at 2:15 every Wednesday through April 2026
Seattle Music Club Presentation - Performers will play throughout the day

September 12

Yearbook Club Meeting - Information about Yearbook orders will go out soon.

September 13

Football Jamboree at Sequim: Load the bus at 8:30 in the bus loop

September 15

Volleyball Games @ Stevens MS-
Load bus at 1:15 (Game times @ 3:45/5:15 pm)

September 16

Drama Club Meeting-
3:30 pm Club will begin planning a Fall Talent Show

September 17

PROGRESS REPORTS sent home with students
Football Game- Home vs Stevens- 4:00 pm at Spartan Field
Volleyball Games- Home- 4:00 pm/5:15 pm at Aux Gym
Cross Country @ Sequim Voice of America- Load bus at 12:30 (Race starts at 3:30 pm)

September 18

Academic Support – 3:30–4:30 PM a
D&D/Tabletop Games Club Meeting -3:30 pm

September 19

ASB Class Meetings- Students will begin to plan their fundraisers for their class trips

September 22

Volleyball Games @ Blue Heron MS- Load bus at 12:00 pm (Game @ 3:45/5:15 pm)

September 23

Student Council Meeting- Class and club representatives approve activities

September 24

Title VI Family Night- 5:30 pm at the Forks Elementary School Cafeteria
Football Home vs Blue Heron- 4:00 pm at Spartan Field
Volleyball Games @ Chimacum MS- Load bus at 12:00 pm (Game @ 3:45/5:15 pm)
Cross Country Meet @ Stevens Lincoln Park- Load at 1:00 pm (Race Starts at 3:30 pm)

September 29

6th Grade Nature Bridge Week Begins
Volleyball Games- Home vs Sequim- 4:00 pm/5:15 pm Aux Gym

September 30

Fall Sports Pictures- After School: Coaches will communicate logistics

🔎 SAVE THE DATE

October 20-23: Half Day Release due to Parent Teacher Conferences
October 24: No School
November 4: Talent Show @ 4:15 in the FMS Cafeteria

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👋 Welcome Back!

We are excited to begin a new school year at Forks Middle School. Our mission is simple: We empower ALL students to succeed. We look forward to partnering with families to foster a safe, engaging, and successful school year.

💻 Chromebooks

Students will receive their Chromebooks during the first week of school. Please remind your student to take care of their device and charge it nightly. Damaged or vandalized devices may result in fines. A charged Chromebook is essential for classwork and assessments.

📵 Cell Phones & Electronics

To support a safe and focused learning environment, cell phones, earbuds, and smartwatches must be put away during class time and in bathrooms. If electronics are out during these times, they will be confiscated and a referral will follow. Please help reinforce this expectation with your student.

🧠 i-Ready Diagnostic Testing

Starting September 8, students will take math and reading diagnostics. These assessments help us identify where students may need extra support or additional challenges. Encourage your student to do their best—accurate results help us meet their learning needs!

📈 Progress Reports

Beginning Wednesday, September 17, students will bring home progress reports every two weeks. Please take time to review them and contact teachers with questions. Students with two or more F’s will be required to return their progress report with a parent/guardian signature.

🥤 Energy Drinks

For student health and well-being, we ask that families not allow students to bring energy drinks to school. These drinks can impact focus, behavior, and overall health. Please encourage water or healthier alternatives instead.

📝 Paperwork Reminder

Please return all beginning-of-year paperwork as soon as possible so we have accurate contact information for your family.
📌 AUP Form: Students must return the Acceptable Use Policy form promptly to avoid losing network access for their Chromebook.