Michael E. Fossum Middle School

🚨Falcon Community: Falcon Camp is only for students. Virtual Parent/Student Orientation is Aug. 19 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. #FossumFalcons #DistrictofChampions🏆

🚨Fossum Falcon Camp is next week! We can't wait to see you! #FossumFalcons #DistrictofChampions 🏆

Fossum Middle School 7th and 8th grade Football Practice information. 🏈#FossumFalcons #DistrictofChampions 🏆

Fossum Middle School 7th and 8th grade Volleyball tryout information.🏐 #FossumFalcons #DistrictofChampions 🏆

Parents, if you weren't able to join us last week for schedule pick up please stop by Friday, Aug. 13 or Friday, Aug. 20. Padres, si no pudieron levantar el horario de su hijo(a), estaremos para servirles este viernes, 13 de agosto o el viernes, 20 de agosto. #FossumFalcons

So happy to have everyone back on campus for the first day of Professional Development! #FossumFalcons @McAllenISD

📢 Calling all incoming 6th & 7th grade Fossum Falcons... Mark your calendars for Falcon Camp on August 19!

If you were unable to join us, you can still stop by tomorrow, Friday, August 6th from 8:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 4:00 pm. We can't wait to see you! #FossumFalcons @McAllenISD

Thank you to our ELA Teachers and Falcons for their hard work during this Summer's Reading Retreat! 📚 Amazing job! 🎉 #FossumFalcons #DistrictofChampions @McallenIsd

Are you an incoming 6th grader and want to join Advanced P.E.? Make sure you fill out the interest form. https://bit.ly/6thadvancedpe

Are you a 7th or 8th grader this 21 - 22 School Year and want to join the Athletic period? Make sure you fill the following form. Girls: https://bit.ly/fmsgirlsathletics Boys: https://bit.ly/fmsboysathletics

Outstanding job by our Falcon Cheerleaders who earned: Overall Cheer Champions, 3 All American Cheerleaders, and 3rd place Side Line Cheer! Way to go, Falcons! #fossumfalcons

Best of luck to our Fossum Cheerleaders as they participate in Day 1 of UCA Cheer Camp! 📣#fossumfalcons

The FMS 2021-2022 School Supply Lists are now available: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2qRBhtcB1hwv7tZQsuMghbDuUTDEVjP/view?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars! Student schedules for the 21-22 school year will be available for pick up at FMS Aug. 2-6 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. 🙂 -08/02: New-to-District Students -08/03: 6th Grade Students -08/04: 7th Grade Students -08/05: 8th Grade Students -08/06: Late Pick-Up

STAAR Scores will be posted to the Student Portal at https://texasassessment.gov/ as follows: 06/15/21 - ALG. I EOC, 06/21/21 - 8th MATH & READING, 06/28/21 - 7th WRITING, 6th/7th MATH & READING, 8th SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: After much reflection and consideration, McAllen ISD is cancelling all classes for Wednesday-Friday (February 17-19, 2021) this week. With growing reports of families experiencing power outages, water and fuel shortages already numbering in the thousands, McAllen ISD made this decision with the best interests of the community in mind as many families are struggling with these challenges. At this point, McAllen ISD plans to return to normal operating procedures on Monday, February 22, 2021. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). For meal services, please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page for updated meal locations at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\. Varsity athletic events for this week will run as scheduled. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates as changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: Después de mucha reflexión y consideración, McAllen ISD cancelará todas las clases del Miércoles a Viernes (17-19 de Febrero del 2021) esta semana. Con crecientes informes de familias que experimentan cortes de energía, escasez de agua y combustible que ya se cuentan por miles, McAllen ISD tomó esta decisión teniendo en cuenta los mejores intereses de la comunidad, ya que muchas familias están luchando con estos desafíos. En este punto, McAllen ISD planea regresar a los procedimientos operativos normales el Lunes 22 de Febrero del 2021. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite dispositivos de internet para la conectividad puede recogerlos el Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Para obtener información sobre los servicios de comidas, consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\ Los eventos deportivos de Preparatoria (Varsity) de esta semana se llevarán a cabo según lo programado. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. Su supervisor continuará compartiendo mas información sobre los horarios de trabajo. El distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones a medida que se necesiten cambios.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: The District is receiving reports that there is a high probability power outages will continue throughout the night and tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17, 2021). Therefore, McAllen ISD will be extending 100% remote instruction through tomorrow. At this point, our plan is to return to normal operating procedures on Thursday, February 18, 2021. If your child is experiencing connectivity issues because of this, we understand. Rest assured that we will be flexible with his/her assignments during this time. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up TODAY (1:30-4 p.m.) or Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). Meal services will resume tomorrow, February 17, at select curbsides and bus routes. Please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page on the web for updated meal locations for February 17 at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. Most staff will continue to work from home Wednesday. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their direct supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates if any changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: El Distrito está recibiendo informes de que existe una alta probabilidad de que los cortes de energía continúen durante toda la noche y mañana (Miércoles 17 de Febrero del 2021). Por lo tanto, McAllen ISD extenderá la instrucción remota al 100% hasta mañana. En este punto, nuestro plan es volver a los procedimientos operativos normales el Jueves 18 de Febrero del 2021. Si su hijo tiene problemas de conectividad debido a esto, lo entendemos. Tenga la seguridad de que seremos flexibles con sus asignaciones durante este tiempo. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite puntos de acceso para la conectividad puede recogerlos HOY (1:30-4 p.m.) o Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Los servicios de comidas se reanudarán mañana, 17 de Febrero, en aceras y rutas de autobús seleccionadas. Consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD en la web para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas para el 17 de Febrero en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. La mayoría del personal seguirá trabajando desde casa el Miércoles. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. La información relacionada con los horarios de trabajo continuará siendo compartida con ellos por su supervisor directo. El Distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones si se necesitan cambios.

Monday, February 15, 2021 ALERT UPDATE: Students who are dealing with power outages and/or do not have their district-issued devices with them are asked to reach out to their teacher(s) to make arrangements. Stay safe. Thank you. Lunes, 15 de Febrero del 2021 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ALERTA: Los estudiantes que están experimentando con cortes de energía y / o no tienen sus dispositivos proporcionados por el distrito con ellos deben comunicarse con su(s) maestro(s) para hacer arreglos. Mantengase salvos.