Quick Notes --

Topics of Interest for students

· Sports: Fall sports practices begin on the first day of school and run from 3:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Middle School teams do not practice on Fridays, so you will only have two practices the first week of school. Important information about the season will be shared by coaches with your parents and on Veracross.

· Cell Phones: By no means are middle schoolers expectedto have cell phones at school. If you have one, no problem! You may bring it to school, but most students will not be allowed to carry a phone during the school day. Middle School advisers will collect phones each morning during homeroom and return them at the end of worktime. From time to time, teachers may ask you to bring your phone to class, and they will inform advisors in advance.

· Dress Expectations: Be sure to check out the FA Guidelines for Student Dress before completing your back-to-school shopping for the school year. It is available on the Veracross Parent Portal. These guidelines have been revised and updated for ‘23-’24 school year. Blue jeans are allowed each day and athletic wear is ok on Fridays. Students must continue to be mindful of the expectations regarding the fit and condition of clothing, as well as the kinds of graphics and logos that can be worn to school.

· Falcon’s Nest: The Falcon’s nest is located across the hall from Mr. Fischer’s office and right next door to the Middle School MPR. Middle schoolers are able to visit the store for supplies, snacks, and drinks, but only during certain times of the day. Unless you have permission from a teacher, you should only plan on visiting the Falcon’s Nest during lunch period or during work time.

· Lunch: For the first two weeks of the school year, all middle schoolers should plan on bringing their lunch and snack from home each day. Starting the first Monday of the school year, parents will have the option of ordering lunches for their child from the monthly school lunch menu (Yay Lunch), and these lunches will be picked up outside the MPR each day. Please remember that Middle School strongly encourages you to bring in healthy lunch items and drinks each day and discourages parents and students from bringing special “fast-food” lunches to school.

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Color code your books and notebooks by class or subject!

Keep the books and notebooks for each class together in your locker, so they are easier to grab and go!

Keep your locker neat with your books and notebooks facing the same direction! Check each morning to be sure your backpack has pencils, pens, paper and other supplies you need for class!

Keep some extra supplies in your locker, but take home anything you no longer need at school!

Keep your homework folder and agenda in a special place in your backpack so you can keep it safe and find it quickly!

Visit teacher websites and Veracross calendars the Sunday before you start your school week and update your agenda!