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Today is WednesdayApril 22, 2020
Today’s Welcoming Ritual
What is one thing you would do if you had
superpowers?
Have a great weekend!
Attention FMS Students with District Chromebooks
If you have issues with your
Chromebook, please check out this
document on the FMS webpage.
Join Mrs. Osmonson online
every weekday and respond to the FMS
Falcon Blog!Located on the FMS
webpage!
Calling all Falcons! Join Mrs. Osmonson for a weekly Second Step Zoom lesson! Beginning this Thursday, we will meet live and learn about SEL topics such as emotions, calming down, frustration, and spotting unhelpful thoughts. Visit Mrs. Osmonson’s webpage to view the scheduled weekly topics and sign up.
Secretaries Day is Today April 22nd!
Please help us celebrate our fantastic FMS secretaries. All
three secretaries go above and beyond their job description to help FMS students and staff to
get through the day successfully.
Today we are spotlighting Main Office Secretary Melissa Gillespie!
Drive up, Grab-and-Go from 8:30 AM to 10 AM
The schools will not be open, but curb-side
service will be available to receive meals.
! Lanphier High School - Behind the school
on the Edison side
! Southeast High School - West parking lot
behind the school
! Springfield High School- Bus lane on Lewis
Street
! Franklin Middle School - Behind the school
in the west Driveway
In addition to the four main sites (see left), food will
be distributed from First Student Buses at:
! Washington Middle School
! Wilcox Elementary School
! Feitshans Elementary School
! Ridgely Elementary School
! Jefferson Middle School
! Adams Elementary School (formerly at Grace
Presbyterian Church on North Grand)
! The Pinewood Apartment Complex Office,
1665 Seven Pines Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
! Antonio's Pizza, 2701 W Lawrence Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704 (north parking lot)
Where can you pick up Breakfast and Lunch?
Attention Students! Xfinity Hotspots are open for everyone in
our community. Look for “xfinitywifi” on your network list. Click on the banner on the
FMS website to locate hotspots near you!
Scholastic Bowl Question of the Day: SCIENCE (Health)
In botany, this part of a seed contains early tissues for the leaves, stem, and root. Give this word that also describes a human zygote that grows until it becomes a fetus [FEET-us] after its first 8 weeks of development.
Think you know the answer? We will share it coming up soon!
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MathCounts Problem of the Day:
Think you know the answer? We will share it coming up soon!
“Bad Dad Jokes”from Mr. Gass
These are ways to stop the spread of germs!
Nurse Susan says…
Wash your hands OFTEN. ● Use soap and water and scrub for at least 20
seconds (sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star twice!)
● Use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
Stay HOME and avoid close contact with others.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. ● If you are coughing or sneezing, promptly
dispose of tissues. ● Use soap and water and scrub for at least 20
seconds (sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star twice!)
● Use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces including technology!
4/22 *No FMS Birthdays*
As we prepare for a productive day, let us observe a moment of
silence...
Scholastic Bowl Answer: embryo
MathCounts Answer: 1/4
Weather forecast
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.
Read, Write & Respond @ Franklin Middle School;
it’s our focus!
Have a great dayAnd remember ..…
It’s all about CHOICES!
Franklin Middle School