Hey middle school families!
Strengthening Families Program 10-14 starts just two weeks from tonight! Join school staff members, Jay Thompson and Bethany LaRose, along with Jefferson County Extension Staff, to help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions, and create better relationships. Youth and their parents or caregivers will participate in fun, hands-on activities, games, and discussions to help parents and caregivers learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to their child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths; this program will help your family become even stronger!
This program will be offered on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at the Fairfield Middle School at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register online, go to: https://go.iastate.edu/BTMAAZ If you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y
Strengthening Families Program 10-14 starts just two weeks from tonight! Join school staff members, Jay Thompson and Bethany LaRose, along with Jefferson County Extension Staff, to help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions, and create better relationships. Youth and their parents or caregivers will participate in fun, hands-on activities, games, and discussions to help parents and caregivers learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to their child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths; this program will help your family become even stronger!
This program will be offered on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at the Fairfield Middle School at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register online, go to: https://go.iastate.edu/BTMAAZ If you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y
Middle School Families,
A reminder that conferences are coming up on October 6 at FMS from 11:00-7:00! Please use the following link to sign up for conferences with your child's teachers.
5th grade families, please sign up with your student's HOMEROOM teacher!
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Fairfield_Middle_School_3
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. Marten
A reminder that conferences are coming up on October 6 at FMS from 11:00-7:00! Please use the following link to sign up for conferences with your child's teachers.
5th grade families, please sign up with your student's HOMEROOM teacher!
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Fairfield_Middle_School_3
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. Marten
We were honored to have a guest speaker visit 7th grade English classes on Thursday. M. Reding Shonka, author of the Iowa chapter in the book The Haunted States of America came to FMS. She shared her experiences as an author, read her story "The Angel of Death," and took questions from the students. She led students in Writing/Grammar classes through some writing activities, as well. The biggest takeaway M. left us with? Failing is part of life, but when you face failure and rejection, don't give up your dreams.... TRY AGAIN!
Fairfield Middle School Families,
We will be kicking off our school fundraiser on Monday, September 29. The students are allowed to use their phones if they have one. If not, they can use their iPads. However, to get registered they will need a phone number.
We will be getting all the students registered and set up for the fundraiser and if we have time, have them enter 5 contacts and reach out to ask for support. If you have a list of friends/family they can reach out to you may send it with your students on Monday. On Monday we will send you an email with more information to continue the fundraiser. We wanted to let you know that it is coming! Have a great weekend!
We will be kicking off our school fundraiser on Monday, September 29. The students are allowed to use their phones if they have one. If not, they can use their iPads. However, to get registered they will need a phone number.
We will be getting all the students registered and set up for the fundraiser and if we have time, have them enter 5 contacts and reach out to ask for support. If you have a list of friends/family they can reach out to you may send it with your students on Monday. On Monday we will send you an email with more information to continue the fundraiser. We wanted to let you know that it is coming! Have a great weekend!
Middle School Families,
Conferences are coming up on October 6 at FMS from 11:00-7:00! Please use the following link to sign up for conferences with your child's teachers.
5th grade families, please sign up with your student's HOMEROOM teacher!
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Fairfield_Middle_School_3
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. Marten
Conferences are coming up on October 6 at FMS from 11:00-7:00! Please use the following link to sign up for conferences with your child's teachers.
5th grade families, please sign up with your student's HOMEROOM teacher!
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Fairfield_Middle_School_3
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. Marten
First (Early) Morning Choir for 5th and 6th grades. We are full! More chairs needed. This group was excited, and it will be a FUN year.
Congratulations to FHS Voss Richardson for breaking the school record on a 98 yard pick six return. Check out the link below to see the record breaking return!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO1FpNFDRD8/?igsh=NGxuNG1lM2praW9j
The Fairfield Community School District improved across a number of key academic indicators in the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles, including higher proficiency rates, increased growth rates, and increased 5 year graduation rates. Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qn4A-jo8yZnhoWIuTJHKCX9DGBLl2hyC/view?usp=drive_link
FMS PLTW (Project Lead the Way) students had the opportunity today to present their foot orthosis prototypes to Dr. Allison, a physical therapist from Van Buren County Hospital. Huge thanks to Dr. Allison for coming to help our PLTW group. Our students did a good job of presenting. Way to go!
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade families!
Don't forget to fill out the consent form for the I-SMILE program happening at school soon if you would like your child to participate! See more information in the attached pictures.
Don't forget to fill out the consent form for the I-SMILE program happening at school soon if you would like your child to participate! See more information in the attached pictures.
Residents of the Fairfield Community School District will vote on a $39.5 million general obligation bond on Tuesday, November 4. An approved bond would fund the construction of a new middle school for students in grades 5-8.
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JFyM12F7I9rvlmrd2LFjMFpmEAjw0eoU/view?usp=drive_link
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JFyM12F7I9rvlmrd2LFjMFpmEAjw0eoU/view?usp=drive_link
5th and 6th graders, you are still able to join volleyball with the Albia League! See information attached!
The Fairfield Community School District increased its unassigned general fund balance from $92,976 to $4.19 million in fiscal year 2025, raising its financial solvency ratio from 0.42 percent to 17.23 percent.
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFrrkok0ialITC4jjQi6XdKAg9H3C3cP/view?usp=drive_link
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFrrkok0ialITC4jjQi6XdKAg9H3C3cP/view?usp=drive_link
Would you like your family to grow even stronger? Would you like to be able to discuss topics such as managing emotions, setting goals, avoiding peer pressure, making better decisions, and creating better relationships with your youth and other parents and caregivers? We encourage you to attend Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10-14, held on Mondays this fall at Fairfield Middle School. As parents and caregivers, you will learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to your child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths. This program will help your family become even stronger!
This program is being offered at Fairfield Middle School on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register, fill out this link: https://go.iastate.edu/BTMAAZ or if you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding.
This program is being offered at Fairfield Middle School on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register, fill out this link: https://go.iastate.edu/BTMAAZ or if you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding.
Fairfield High School activity passes are on sale in the Fairfield High School main office. Please see the flyer for all the information.
5th and 6th graders interested in volleyball, see the attached information for a great opportunity to play!
Attention middle school families!
Would you like to help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions, and create better relationships? Join us for Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10-14, being offered at Fairfield Middle School this fall. This program will help parents and caregivers learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to their child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths; this program will help your family become even stronger!
This program will be offered on Mondays from October 13 to November 24 at no cost to families. A meal is provided each week at 5:30 PM, with the program from 6-8 PM. To register, or if you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y
Calling out all Fairfield Band Alumni and Instrument-playing FCSD Staff! Next week is homecoming week, which also means it's time for Band Alumni Night! We want YOU to join us again on the field for a special halftime performance! Please register for Band Alumni Night using this link: https://forms.gle/vRwFJdcbqUvPSR3D7 . If you have any questions, please email Mr. Nunziato at tyler.nunziato@fairfieldsfuture.org.
Go Trojans!
Go Trojans!
At FMS, we're on a mission to ensure ALL people here feel like they belong.
Thank you to our service group, Builder's Club, for helping spread the message in the building!
