Freeland Middle School Newsletter

Periodically, you will receive a newsletter to your email from the middle school with important information regarding upcoming events. These newsletters can also be found on our website here: Freeland Middle School Newsletters

If you are interested in learning more about the May 7th Bond Proposal please consider attending the Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:00 pm at Freeland Elementary School.

We have planned a field trip to the Freeland SportsZone for our 7th grade students on Tuesday, April 9. The purpose of the field trip is to give our 7th grade students an up-close experience to Health and Wellness on a day where our 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT in our building. The 7th grade students will be chaperoned by the 7th grade team of teachers. Buses will leave FMS at 9:00 am and return at 2:00 pm. Please have your student bring a water bottle, dress in active wear, and wear closed toed shoes.

Please complete the form regardless of whether or not your student can attend. We want to account for all of our 7th graders. If you have more than one child in 7th grade, please complete a form for EACH child. We requested that parents completed this form no later than Friday, March 22, 2024 but there are still many parents who have not filled this out as of today. We would like to get a solid headcount for lunches and buses.

Permission Form - 7th Grade Field Trip

We are excited to announce that the entire middle school will be able to attend a Loons game at Dow Diamond on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The cost of this trip will be $11 and that will include a ticket to the game, transportation, and a school provided sack lunch. There will be concessions available at the ballpark for students who are interested in purchasing those as well.

Here is the permission slip for the event: Dow Diamond Permission Slip

We realize that permission slips and the $11 admission were due the main office by Friday, March 22, 2024 and we did not have school on that date. We have extended the deadline to Friday, April 5 to turn in this information. If you have any questions or have financial concerns, please contact Mrs. Thunberg or Mrs. Glazier.

We would appreciate donations from any families who are willing to help a student who is having financial difficulties for this event. You can cover the $11 cost for a student in need in the main office at FMS and we will make sure that all of our students are able to attend this field trip.

We will be busy with our spring testing cycle once we return from Spring Break in April. The following tests are scheduled for our 7th and 8th grade students in the month of April. Please make every effort to have your student in school on these important dates:

8th Grade

Tuesday, April 9 | PSAT

Wednesday, April 10 & Thursday, April 11 | M-Step Science and Social Studies

Tuesday, April 16 | NWEA Math

Wednesday, April 17 | NWEA Reading

7th Grade

Tuesday, April 9 | Trip to Freeland SportsZone during 8th grade testing

Wednesday, April 10 | NWEA Math

Thursday, April 11 | NWEA Reading

Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17 | M-Step Math and ELA

As the solar eclipse approaches on April 8, 2024, we want to ensure everyone enjoys this event safely. During the afternoon hours, with the max coverage expected at approximately 3:10 p.m., the moon will align with the sun, offering a total solar eclipse. Michigan's eclipse coverage will range from 75% in the northwest Upper Peninsula to a small area in the southeast Lower Peninsula experiencing totality (100%). Adults and children alike will want to "look up" to see this exciting scientific occurrence! While experiencing this phenomenon, it’s important to safeguard our eyes. Directly gazing at the sun, even during an eclipse, can lead to serious eye damage. Therefore, we kindly urge everyone, especially our students, to prioritize safety during this event. Looking directly into a solar eclipse for any amount of time can be damaging to the human eye, so top priority is to prepare for eye safety.

The following resources can be used to prepare everyone for a safe and exciting learning experience:

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse (NASA)

Where to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses (America Academy of Ophthalmology)

Solar Eclipse Observer’s Guides and Handouts (NSTA)

Where & When (NASA)

American Astronomical Society

Live NASA Broadcast of 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (YouTube)

Please take a moment to discuss with your children the significance of not looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection. With our students departing from school during this time frame, whether by vehicle, bus, or on foot, it’s crucial for them to exercise caution and remain vigilant. Your attention to this matter is deeply appreciated, and we hope everyone experiences a safe viewing of the solar eclipse.

• 7th Grade Field Trip to Freeland SportsZone - Tuesday, April 9

• Testing Dates - April 9-11 and April 16-17

• No School - Thursday, April 25 & Friday, April 26

Freeland Middle School Website

• Please use our website to find the Daily Announcements, Absent Work, and many other items throughout the school year. We will continue to improve the content that is found on the website each month.

• Please follow Freeland Community School District on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for information and fun posts about our students and staff throughout the year. If you are not a social media fan, the same information will be found on our website in the live feed.

• Use Skyward for keeping track of your student’s grades, attendance, etc.

FMS is still selling Falcon clog charms to support our SOAR program. They can be purchased in the middle school office and the cost is $5 a charm.

Our Student Leadership Class sells spirit wear throughout the entire school year. The clothing is not specific to the middle school and all proceeds go to Student Leadership to support fun activities at FMS for all of our students. Each week there will be new promotions/sales but you can order at any time from this direct link to our store: Freeland Middle School Spirit Wear

Please feel free to reach out at any time with any questions or concerns that you may have this school year. It is the goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours during the school week. Emails and phone calls received over the weekend will receive a response as soon as possible on Monday.

Jennifer Thunberg | FMS Principal

thunbergj@freelandschools.net

Rae Glazier | FMS Secretary

glazierr@freelandschools.net

Freeland Middle School Phone Number: 989-695-0500