Your students only have 2 more days left in school. We are currently looking for new PTSA officers for the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact Karla Baker (678) 874-8702 if you are interested in filling available positions.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Upcoming PTA meeting and principal announcements
Our president will hold our next PTSA meeting on Thursday 3/19/15 at 4:30 pm in the library. The items that need to be discussed:
Fundraising for Teacher Appreciation Week
New board for 2015-2016
Parents, Staff, and Students;
It's a Great Day to be a Freedom RAM where Respect Always Means Success.
Our Character Trait for the month of March is HONESTY. HONESTY is being truthful and sincere.
Please stay up to date with Freedom News by visiting the Freedom Middle School main webpage at (www.freedomms.dekalb.k12.ga.us).
On Monday, February 23, 2015; there will be a FLP Parent Meeting at the AIC at 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Please add to your calendar.
Our 8th grade students will visit Clarkston HS this week on Tuesday (3/10) and Thursday (3/11). Please make contact with your student's teacher if you are interested in being a chaperone.
Come out to the Ashford Pavilion Apartments on Wednesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. for a Parent workshop on Reading Comprehension.
Support the Freedom Rams Track Teams on Wednesday, March 11th at Panthersville Stadium. The meet begins at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th the Freedom Rams Track Teams will compete at Panthersville Stadium at 1:00 p.m. Come out and show your spirit.
If you are interested in learning more about Infinite Campus, there will be parent workshops on Tuesday, March 17th at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Stop by Rockbridge ES for the inservice.
Mark your calendar… "Celebrations" our poetry cafe' will take place on Tuesday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. We encourage all to participate.
Progress Report time is here again!! Progress Reports will be distributed on Thursday, March 19th and Parent/Teacher Conference Night will take place at 5:00 p.m. Call the counseling center to reserve a conference.
Looking for a job as a substitute teacher? Come to the Substitute Job Fair on Thursday, March 19th. Call the main office for more information.
We have 3 remaining Flexible Learning Program sessions this Semester. Please attend on March 14th, March 21st, and March 28th.
We thank you for your continued support and always remember that student success is our Priority and we do it with PRIDE!
Friday, December 5, 2014
Upcoming Events at FMS...
Everyday is a great day to show Freedom PRIDE. Thank you for trusting us with the safety of your child.
Our character trait for the month of November is Citizenship. Please discuss with your child how positive behavior impacts our communities and society at large. Click here to view the character trait for each month.
- On Saturday, December 6, 2014, our basketball teams travel to Lithonia Middle School. Girls’ game at 10:00am; the boys’ game will follow after. Please show your support.
- All Parents with students that participate in our Flexible Learning Program are invited to the school on Saturday, December 6th for Parent Observation Day. Come see your child in action.
- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held December 12 - 16, 2014.
- We are in need of parent volunteers. Please contact Freedom's Library Media Center if you are available to assist with the Scholastic Book Fair.
- Contact: Ms. Taylor, School Library Media Specialist
- As part of the 2014-2015 CCRPI score for our school, we ask that all stakeholders complete the following surveys:
Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0 - MIDDLE SCHOOL (grades 6-8)
http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/middleschool.nsf/Survey.xsp
Georgia Parent Survey
http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp
- Data from these surveys along with other sources will be used in the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating within the CCRPI.
- Enter the URL address into the web browser, a drop-down menu will appear to select their school district and their school.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Skate Party and calling posts announcements!
- Lifetouch picture day is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2014.
All parents and students are encouraged to join the PTSA for the 2014-2015 school year. Dues are $10.00.
Other Announcements:
If your student has challenges in Math, then join us for our Flexible Learning Program (FLP) Parent Meeting - September 16, 2014 (5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
All parents are welcome to attend our Title I Annual Parent Meeting - September 16, 2014 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Come out and support the Freedom Rams football team on Saturday, September 13th at 11:30 ; as we take on Bethune Middle School @ Avondale Stadium.
Ask your student if they brought home an application for after school tutorial. Socratic Seminar will start soon.
The district-wide Parent Workshop on the new Georgia Milestones scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 1-4 pm, in the AIC Auditorium.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
FMS PTSA Application
Our Dues are $10 per member. Please fill out the form below, and submit $10 to Freedom Middle School PTSA 505 South Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088. Please call 770-322-4743 if you have questions. Thanks!
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Welcome back!
The mission of the PTSA is to:
- Support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
- Assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
- Encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
It is our goal as the Freedom Middle School PTSA to continue this tradition to enrich the lives of our children by providing:
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Your PTSA Executive Team:
President - Mrs. Tara Smith
Vice President of Operations - Mrs. Bridges Mathieu
Treasurer - Mrs. Karla Baker
Recording Secretary - Ms. Zina Harmon
Please note, that we may welcome the idea of adding more members to our executive board. Some possible positions include: VP of Academics, VP of Committees, VP of Community Relations, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer. If you are interested, please sign up on 8/6/14 and discuss it with an executive board member.
First Day of School - 8/11/14
PTSA is open to all parents, students and staff.
Annual PTSA Dues are $10 per person.
Projected Events and Meeting Dates: (please note that some future dates and times may change)
8/6/14 4:30-6:30 FMS Open House - Meet the PTSA Executive Committee members and sign up for membership and volunteer for fundraising committees.
9/12/14 - PTSA - Skate Party - All American Skating Rink
11/13/14 - PTSA General Meeting #1 5:30- 6:00 (library)
12/11/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
12/20/14 - Spirit of Freedom Community Awards/Silent Auction 6pm - 9pm (TBD)
2/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
3/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
4/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
1. Gain more teacher & administrative staff members/partner with Principal/teacher board member
2. Have a larger Taste of Freedom/Silent Auction
3. Recognize a staff member and student of the month with a Chick Fil A or Gas gift card.
4. Contribute at least $1000 to Teacher Appreciation Week
5. Apply for grants with a functioning Grant Writing Committee
6. Gain a functioning Publicity Committee for all events
7. Have a back to school dance on August 22nd with at least 20 parent volunteers helping.
8. Have a mini - college tour
9. Have a college scholarship and grants workshop
10. Have a STEM night
11. Participate in the National Reflections Competition
12. Have a Mr. and Miss Freedom Event
13. Continue to have more clarity with the PTSA and treasury reports
14. Have the top middle school in DeKalb
15. Work with SGA to make homecoming an event that the alumni would want to attend.
16. Have enough money to contribute $200 to administrators and secretaries day.
17. Have at least $2,000 to help with the beautification of the school and additional supplies or purchases necessary to make the school better and more efficient.
18.. Have a class representative or a parent champion at each PTSA meeting.
19. Have a credit repair and home buying workshop.
20. Have a swap meet or flea market
21. Have an International Day to Celebrate our school's diversity
22. Have a fall festival.
23. Establish detailed project plans for each event and have them archived for future PTSA groups.
24. Have a school store.
25. Help people to have more faith and pride in Freedom Middle School by increasing parent, teacher, student and community involvement.
We need volunteers to meet the goals mentioned above because the four of us can not do it alone. Below we have listed some committees. Please tell us which one you can be a part of. By emailing Mrs. Bridges Mathieu at shenica_bridges_Mathieu@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us or by signing up at a meeting or open house.
Projected Committees:
Back to School Dance (August 22)
Mr. and Miss Freedom (March 2015 or TBD)
Membership
Academics and College Fairs - This committee serves to develop and implement programs that support the academic achievement of students which includes SAT/ACT Prep programs, college fairs, college tours and scholarships.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Community Outreach
Concessions and Hospitality
Corporate Sponsorship and Grants
Dad's of Freedom
Fundraising
PTSA Reflections Competition
Fall Festival
Room Representatives
Taste of Freedom
International Festival
Teacher's Appreciation Week
Administrators Appreciation Day
Secretary Day
Mother's Day Fundraiser
School Store
Other volunteer services may include, but are not limited to tutoring, assisting with investigations, campus beautification, office or clerical support, PTSA involvement, field trips, guest speaking, bus duty, cafeteria monitoring, or support of the many booster clubs. Please see our parent coordinator Mrs. P. Guillory for more details.
Other Interesting National Dates:
Dates for Special Recognition Months, Weeks and Days
2014-2015
September Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 8 International Literacy Day
September 14-20 National Arts In Education Week
September 15 - Oct 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17-23 Constitution Week (Sept. 17 – Citizenship Day)
October National Bullying Prevention Month
October National Principals Month (NASSP/NAESP)
October 5-11 National Metric Week
October 13-17 National School Lunch Week
October 20-24 National School Bus Safety Week
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 25 Make a Difference Day
November Native American Heritage Month
November 7 Clinical Aide Appreciation Day
November 17-21 American Education Week
November 10-14 National School Psychology Awareness Week
November 19 Education Support Professionals Day
November 20 National Parental Involvement Day
December 1 - 5 Inclusive Schools Week
2015
January 19 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observance
February African American History Month
February Career and Technical Education Month
February 2-6 National School Counseling Week
February 17 National PTA Founders Day
March Classified Employees Month
March Music In Our Schools Month
March National Middle Level Education Month
March Women’s History Month
March Youth Art Month
March 2 Read Across America (NEA)
March 2-6 National School Breakfast Week
March 31 Cesar Chavez Day/Day of Service (Observed on April 1)
Dates for Special Recognition Months, Weeks and Days
2015
April School Library Month
April Month of the Military Child
April 12-18 Week of the Young Child
April 12-18 National Environmental Education Week
April 20-24 Public School Volunteer Week
April 19-25 National Student Leadership Week
April 19-25 Administrative Professionals Week- (Admin. Prof Day April 22)
April 22 Earth Day
April 23 (National Date) Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day
May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 1 Law Day
May 1-7 National Physical Education and Sport Week
May 3-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 National School Nurse Day
May 17-23 National Educational Bosses’ Week
arents- Opportunities to partner with the school in their children’s education
- Information about the activities and actions that impact their children and the schools
- Resources for navigating the issues of raising children in this rapidly changing time.
- Support for academic enrichment activities
- Recognition and appreciation of outstanding dedication to students
- Programs to enrich learning
- Resources to help face the new challenges in their lives
- Grants to support extracurricular activities
ssociation - Advocating for all students
Your PTSA Executive Team:
President - Mrs. Tara Smith
Vice President of Operations - Mrs. Bridges Mathieu
Treasurer - Mrs. Karla Baker
Recording Secretary - Ms. Zina Harmon
Please note, that we may welcome the idea of adding more members to our executive board. Some possible positions include: VP of Academics, VP of Committees, VP of Community Relations, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer. If you are interested, please sign up on 8/6/14 and discuss it with an executive board member.
First Day of School - 8/11/14
PTSA is open to all parents, students and staff.
Annual PTSA Dues are $10 per person.
Projected Events and Meeting Dates: (please note that some future dates and times may change)
8/6/14 4:30-6:30 FMS Open House - Meet the PTSA Executive Committee members and sign up for membership and volunteer for fundraising committees.
9/12/14 - PTSA - Skate Party - All American Skating Rink
11/13/14 - PTSA General Meeting #1 5:30- 6:00 (library)
12/11/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
12/20/14 - Spirit of Freedom Community Awards/Silent Auction 6pm - 9pm (TBD)
2/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
3/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
4/26/14 - PTSA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00
2014-2015 Goals
1. Gain more teacher & administrative staff members/partner with Principal/teacher board member
2. Have a larger Taste of Freedom/Silent Auction
3. Recognize a staff member and student of the month with a Chick Fil A or Gas gift card.
4. Contribute at least $1000 to Teacher Appreciation Week
5. Apply for grants with a functioning Grant Writing Committee
6. Gain a functioning Publicity Committee for all events
7. Have a back to school dance on August 22nd with at least 20 parent volunteers helping.
8. Have a mini - college tour
9. Have a college scholarship and grants workshop
10. Have a STEM night
11. Participate in the National Reflections Competition
12. Have a Mr. and Miss Freedom Event
13. Continue to have more clarity with the PTSA and treasury reports
14. Have the top middle school in DeKalb
15. Work with SGA to make homecoming an event that the alumni would want to attend.
16. Have enough money to contribute $200 to administrators and secretaries day.
17. Have at least $2,000 to help with the beautification of the school and additional supplies or purchases necessary to make the school better and more efficient.
18.. Have a class representative or a parent champion at each PTSA meeting.
19. Have a credit repair and home buying workshop.
20. Have a swap meet or flea market
21. Have an International Day to Celebrate our school's diversity
22. Have a fall festival.
23. Establish detailed project plans for each event and have them archived for future PTSA groups.
24. Have a school store.
25. Help people to have more faith and pride in Freedom Middle School by increasing parent, teacher, student and community involvement.
We need volunteers to meet the goals mentioned above because the four of us can not do it alone. Below we have listed some committees. Please tell us which one you can be a part of. By emailing Mrs. Bridges Mathieu at shenica_bridges_Mathieu@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us or by signing up at a meeting or open house.
Projected Committees:
Back to School Dance (August 22)
Mr. and Miss Freedom (March 2015 or TBD)
Membership
Academics and College Fairs - This committee serves to develop and implement programs that support the academic achievement of students which includes SAT/ACT Prep programs, college fairs, college tours and scholarships.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Community Outreach
Concessions and Hospitality
Corporate Sponsorship and Grants
Dad's of Freedom
Fundraising
PTSA Reflections Competition
Fall Festival
Room Representatives
Taste of Freedom
International Festival
Teacher's Appreciation Week
Administrators Appreciation Day
Secretary Day
Mother's Day Fundraiser
School Store
Other volunteer services may include, but are not limited to tutoring, assisting with investigations, campus beautification, office or clerical support, PTSA involvement, field trips, guest speaking, bus duty, cafeteria monitoring, or support of the many booster clubs. Please see our parent coordinator Mrs. P. Guillory for more details.
Other Interesting National Dates:
Dates for Special Recognition Months, Weeks and Days
2014-2015
September Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 8 International Literacy Day
September 14-20 National Arts In Education Week
September 15 - Oct 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17-23 Constitution Week (Sept. 17 – Citizenship Day)
October National Bullying Prevention Month
October National Principals Month (NASSP/NAESP)
October 5-11 National Metric Week
October 13-17 National School Lunch Week
October 20-24 National School Bus Safety Week
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 25 Make a Difference Day
November Native American Heritage Month
November 7 Clinical Aide Appreciation Day
November 17-21 American Education Week
November 10-14 National School Psychology Awareness Week
November 19 Education Support Professionals Day
November 20 National Parental Involvement Day
December 1 - 5 Inclusive Schools Week
2015
January 19 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observance
February African American History Month
February Career and Technical Education Month
February 2-6 National School Counseling Week
February 17 National PTA Founders Day
March Classified Employees Month
March Music In Our Schools Month
March National Middle Level Education Month
March Women’s History Month
March Youth Art Month
March 2 Read Across America (NEA)
March 2-6 National School Breakfast Week
March 31 Cesar Chavez Day/Day of Service (Observed on April 1)
Dates for Special Recognition Months, Weeks and Days
2015
April School Library Month
April Month of the Military Child
April 12-18 Week of the Young Child
April 12-18 National Environmental Education Week
April 20-24 Public School Volunteer Week
April 19-25 National Student Leadership Week
April 19-25 Administrative Professionals Week- (Admin. Prof Day April 22)
April 22 Earth Day
April 23 (National Date) Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day
May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 1 Law Day
May 1-7 National Physical Education and Sport Week
May 3-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 National School Nurse Day
May 17-23 National Educational Bosses’ Week
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Announcements and the Role of Parents in Middle School and High School
Congratulations goes to Vy Tran (1st place winner) and Bidhya Pradham (2nd place winner) in the Middle School category for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Asthma Center's World Asthma Day Poster Contest. Vy was the Grand Prize winner, so her poster will be produced and distributed to schools in Atlanta, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties.
Freedom Middle School will present a CRCT workshop on April 16, 2014 from 5:00 to 6:00. Please join us at Freedom Middle School to learn how you can help your child prepare for the CRCT.
CRCT for grades 6 - 8 will take place April 22 - 30, 2014. Please have students present each day by 8:40 a.m.
The PTSA nominating committee is seeking potential candidates to run for office and serve during the 2014-15 school year. If interested, please contact the main office at 678-874-8703.
Our next PTSA meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Please be present to elect new officers.
Please be sure to show your appreciation to your favorite Administrative Assistant on April 23, 2014 which is "Administrative Professionals Day".
The Freedom Middle School Council is seeking candidates for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Community Member. Please contact the main office at 678-874-8703 if interested.
Due to the inclement weather, the Last Day of School for the Second Semester will be May 23, 2014
Visit our schools website at www.freedomms.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Visit our PTA blog at http://freedommiddlepta.blogspot.com
Please support Popeyes Chicken at 4815 Redan Road.
Every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
10% of the proceeds will be donated to Freedom Middle School.
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