FFMS SEAHAWKS E-Newsletter

October / 2011 Late Fall Edition Principal John Donlan Assistant Principal Tim Albert Phone 252-441-8888 Fax 252-441-7694 Office Hours Monday Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

Go Seahawks!
Fall sports are coming to a close and we are proud of each and every one of our student athletes. There are only a few home games left in the season so come out and support the teams. FFMS Soccer Team, led by Coach Tom Haske and Assistant Coach Jessica Delos Reyes, is undefeated to date. FFMS Golf Team, led by Coach Ryan Henderson, has also enjoyed an undefeated fall season. Coach Marianne Lowe has led our Volleyball Team with a great record of 9 wins and 3 losses to date. Our FFMS Football Team has trained hard and played with heart. It has been a tough season with few wins but all games have been close. FFMS Cheerleaders are coached by Coach Cindy McNeill and assisted by Assistant Coach Mallory Daniels. Winter sport tryout dates will be announced soon.

Please notify Louise Henderson hendersonlo@daretolearn.org if you change your phone number or email address so that the office can keep you informed of school closings and emergency announcements.

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Saturday, September 10 Wednesday, 1/2 November 23 Monday, December 19 Tuesday , December 20 Click here for School Calendar Myths and Realities

Makeup Days for Hurricane Irene

FCA is a free student led club with meetings held every Thursday morning from 7:40am - 8:15am. Students share devotionals, music, and games. Breakfast is served and all are welcome. Contact Kelly Terrell kellyterrell@charter.net for more information.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Weve Got Spirit

Spirit week, October 10 through 14 at FFMS was a blast from the past with students and teachers dressing up with a different theme every day. Monday was 80s day, Tuesday brought out the tackiest in everyone, Wednesday was Blue & White Day, Thursday was Pirate Day, and on Friday our students dressed as teachers and teachers dressed as students.

Halloween for Hatteras

Our Student Government Association will sponsor Halloween for Hatteras this year. Dress up at school for a great cause. Students paying $1 or more may wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31. All proceeds will be used to purchase coats for children affected by Irene on Hatteras Island. Extra donations are welcomed. No masks or weapons allowed.

Teacher of the Year

Teachers of the Year were honored at an annual dinner sponsored by the Board of Education and the Dare Education Foundation on September 22 at Pamlico Jacks. Each year, school faculties select an outstanding colleague to represent their school in North Carolinas Teacher of the Year recognition program. Connie Outten was named FFMS teacher of the year. Congratulations Mrs. Outten.

FFMS Band Performs at Football Game

On Friday, September 23, the 8th Grade FFMS Seahawk Band performed along with the First Flight High School Marching Nighthawks at a home football game. The Marching Nighthawks are under the direction of Mr. Bob Ebert & the Seahawk Band is under the direction of Ms. Hollie Writtenberry. The bands jointly performed the national anthem as well as the school fight song and other crowdpleasing music from the stands.

Important Dates to Remember

Book Fair October 17 24 School Photos October 19 Early Dismissal October 27 Teacher Work Day, No School October 28 Halloween for Hatteras, Dress Up - October 31 Report Cards November 10 Holiday, No School November 11 School Dance November 18 Winter Concert December 8 Teacher Holiday Luncheon December 9

2011-2012 PTO Executive Board & Committee Chairs

Never Too Late for Innisbrook Sales

The numbers are in from our Innisbrook fundraiser. This years sales totaled $17,656. Thank you to all students and parents who participated. Congratulations to Matthew McKenna, the grand prize winner for this years sale, selling 56 items. Other students deserving special recognition are Suzanne Harrison who sold 46 items and Aaron Kohlhafer and Logan Cole who each sold 41 items. We expect the items to arrive at the end of this month or early next month. A big thank you to Denice Tappero, our Fundraising Chairman, for a job well done in a tough selling environment. Our numbers were down significantly from last year. This years PTO budget for grant requests is based on $26,000 sales from last year. First Flight Middle School PTO will continue to receive credit for any Innisbrook purchases using the school numbers (109807). The holiday season is upon us so please consider using Innisbrook for your wrapping paper and gift needs. Another way to raise funds for your school is to link your Food Lion MVP (account #213065) and Harris Teeter VIC (account #6164) cards. VIC allows account proceeds to be shared between more than one school and FFMS PTO loves to share. Remember, cards must be re-linked each year.

President Lisa Crumpler Vice Presidents: Stephanie Huband Natalie Williams Mindy Bowman Treasurer Lisa Evans Secretary Kristin Limbacher Hospitality: Jessie McClary Avery Harrison Chrissy Brady Fundraising Denice Tappero Membership: Jennifer Gilbreath Patty McKenna Cultural Arts Sophia Sharp Newsletter Deb Lawson Valentines Dance Kim Whittle Fine Arts to be determined Publicity / Bulletin Board : Stephanie Huband

Think conversations in espanol, pinatas, holiday celebrations, and field trips. Learn at your own pace, take a test and get credit if you choose. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 7:15 a.m. or 3:45 p.m., you choose. Join now with senorita Carabello y Senora Francis by contacting Mrs. McKenna, pattymcken2gmail.com or 252-255-0530.

New Spanish Club

Your PTO Funds at Work

This year, to date, PTO funds have paid for the following items to benefit our students. o Odyssey of the Mind Application Fee $135. Colleen Vaughan o Spelling Competition Entry Fee $115.50 Colleen Vaughan o Geography Bee Application Fee $90.00 Colleen Vaughan o Groovy Motion Lamps to teach Science $103.00 - John Welch o Junior Scholastic Subscription $290. Nicole Northrup o Google Sketch-Up Computer Program $145.80 Landra Cartwright o Planners for 6th Graders - $250. o Staples Gift Cards for all teachers - $4,100. o Cultural Arts Performances October 13 by Flutist Claire Chase and Pianist Jacob Greenberg two performances presented by Outer Banks Patrons of the Arts - $725

Please send corrections, comments, additions, or school related articles and photos for consideration to: deblawson_1@charter.net

Why Join FFMS PTO?

FFMS PTO raises funds and hosts events for our school. Funds raised are administered by the PTO Board of Directors and go directly back in to the school for cultural arts performances, science and other special equipment, magazine and Weekly Reader publications, academic competitions, novels for special studies, and supplementary classroom materials. Events hosted by PTO include teacher luncheons, dances, and various charitable activities.

FFMS Booster Club

Please join the FFMS Athletic Booster Club. The club helps raise money for uniforms and equipment for all FFMS sports. There are several levels of membership available. Contact Dee McMannus for further information. Delia3@charter.net or 252-619-1966.