FMS Friday Facts
March 7, 2025
Principal's Corner
Fruita Fam! Happy Friday!
We've made it to March. Remember, every Friday in March we encourage students and staff to wear their favorite band t-shirts to celebrate Music in our Schools month.
It's a short week next week as Wednesday, March 12th is the last day of 3rd Quarter. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday next week. Spring Break starts on Monday, March 17th. There is a choir concert on Monday, March 10th starting at 7:00PM at the Old FMS located at 239 N. Maple Street. The District Wrestling Championships will be on Wednesday, March 12th starting at 4:00PM at Fruita Monument High School. There is also a PTO meeting on that date at 4:30PM in the FMS Library.
We will have a Spirit Week March 10-12 to end the quarter.
As we move into March, we will be running Core Wars for attendance and tardies. The Core with the best attendance and least tardies will win a Friday Picnic at the end of the month. Have a great weekend!
Starting later this year, a service dog will be on campus. Our Nurse has more information in a Service Animal Letter. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact the FMS Nurse, Shelly Ehlers by March 24, 2025
March is National Music in our Schools Month, so Friday's Theme for March is wear your Favorite Band or Music Shirt.
Have a great weekend!
**Please return chromebooks and chargers that students have taken home. They are to be returned once a student completes the work needed for the time gone. Thank you!
Buy your Yearbook TODAY!
Yearbooks on sale while supplies last!
AN ENTIRE YEAR IN A SINGLE BOOK
We’ve officially submitted the finished yearbook to Jostens for printing — along with our final copy count!
There’s still time to purchase a yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com, but we now have a limited number of copies left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Order yours today while supplies last!
Spirit Week next Week!
Monday: Mismatch Day-Polka Dots & Stripes
Tuesday: Hawaiian vs. Camo Day
Wednesday: Neon Day
We will be on an Assembly Schedule Tuesday. The Fruita Monument High School Student Council will be presenting on High School Leadership Opportunities.
Spring Break- March 13-21
No School Thursday, March 13-Teacher In Service
No School Friday, March 14- Teacher Work Day
No School Monday-Friday, March 17-21- Spring Break
Have a safe and relaxing time off!
8th Grade 2026 D.C. and New York Trip- See flyer for more details.
8th Grade DC & New York Trip Flyer
Track & Field
Information packets are in the main office if your student missed the information meeting.
Practice starts Tuesday, March 25. Practices run from 3:20 - 4:45 Monday - Friday.
All track meets are at Stoker Stadium.
Coaches will use Google Classroom to communicate with families. Class code to join is uqnoo7m
CMAS is coming
Hello families!
FMS will be participating in CMAS testing on April 7th, 8th, 9th,15th, 16th and 17th. this year. It is important for your learner to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast on these days! Please help your child show what they know on this important measure of academic growth. For more information, please visit the district website: https://sites.google.com/d51schools.org/d51assessmentinformation/home
ELEVATE Fun Run
Come out and support the FMS athletic program. At least 20% of all registration fees goes towards the purchase of uniforms for our sports team. Please choose FMS when you register.
WHEN: April 6th, 2025
Locations: Las Colonias Park
1461 Riverfront Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Registration: Use the link to register for the FMS team.
Wrestling Update
The 2024-2025 Wrestling Season is in full swing! Our meets have been a great success and our students have been amazing!
The District Tournament will take place Wednesday, March 12 & Thursday, March 13 at 4pm each day at FMHS. Good luck to all our participants!
Coach: Jesse Hoisington
Athletic Director: Becky Streeval
PTO News
Hi FMS Family and Friends!
Thank you for helping us make our 3rd Annual FMS PTO Music Trivia Night a success! We raised over $4000!
The next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, March 12 at 4:30pm in the FMS Library. All are welcome!
Tutoring Information
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-3:50- Mrs. Burke (Room 176) - Math and Science
Wednesdays from 3:20-4:00- Mrs. Gilliam (Room 103) - ELA and Social Studies
Athletic Sponsorship Needed!
We would love to provide businesses the opportunity for advertisement within the walls of FMS. The flyer below shows how businesses can support our FMS athletic teams. With their financial contribution, a business banner will be hung on the wall of the gym at FMS.
If you have questions, please email Becky Streeval, FMS Athletic Director
FMS Clubs
Chess Club meets Tuesday's from 3:15-4:00 in room 126 (Mr. Cole’s room)
Quidditch Club is the best time of the week and everyone is welcome! Meet Coach Bonner and friends on Fridays after school as we head out back to play until 4:20 each week. Follow @fruitamidquid on social media for quidditch and FMS updates.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets Thursday's from 3:15-4:00 in room 99 (Mrs. Wood's room)
Dungeons & Dragons Club meets Monday's from 3:15-4:00 in room 126 (Mr. Cole’s room)
Safe Space Club: Thursday's after school from 3:15-4:00. Open to for any student who would like to develop and share their personal passions and ideas that help to promote inclusivity and respect for diversity at FMS. Mrs. Morgan’s Room #128 Contact abby.morgan@d51schools.org, or JG.Bonner@d51schools.org
UPDATE
19 Road Construction Project
We have another update on the 19 Road project. The contractor needs to close J Road again starting next Monday, February 18. The closure is expected to last no more than two weeks. It is the same closure as last time. Eastbound traffic on J Road can use J.2 Road to 19 ½ Road or Ottley Avenue to 20 Road. Below is a map of the closure. We ask that commuters use caution when traveling near the construction zone. Please find more updates at fruita.org/19road.
Thank you for sharing updates with D51 families as we work through this project. We appreciate your partnership!
Please see the detour map for additional details, or visit the City of Fruita’s project page for updates. Impacted school administration will closely monitor traffic flow and congestion to help ensure that students and staff can travel to and from school safely. We will continue to assess the situation as construction progresses and keep you updated on any changes or issues that may arise.
If your student has an interest in this conditioning camp over spring break, please see this flyer. Conditioning Camp Flyer
Keep up to Date with FMS Activities!
FMS uses a Google Calendar to share information with Families. We encourage you to check this each week in the Friday Facts newsletter for all our up to date information.
Kids Aid Food Bags
Kids Aid is a local nonprofit organization. The backpack program is a food assistance program which provides bags of food to children in need of food for the weekend.
There is NO cost, and there are NO qualifications to participate in this program. If you feel your child/children would benefit, please complete order form above. The Backpack Program does not collect this information; it is used only for the schools to know who needs to receive the food.
Please visit our website at www.kidsaidcolorado.org for more information and/or to leave us feedback about our Backpack Program. Your feedback helps us to better meet your kids’ needs.
Program enrollment is on-going throughout the school year. If you have questions, please contact Rosanna Romero