Originally delivered on 10/16/2023 12:00 pm

SUBJECT: October 2023

Join the Fowler PTA today!

       Currently, we have 36 8th-grade, 54 7th-grade, and 78 6th-grade members. The PTA benefits students, parents, and teachers by supporting academic success, offering scholarships, organizing educational events, and advocating for policies. Your membership helps fund our programs and gives you a voice in our decisions. Join us to make a difference in our children's lives. 

Being a PTA member also comes with discounts and perks. Click this link to find out more: https://www.txpta.org/member-perks

Join FOWLER PTA
Watch DOGS
Who are Fowler Watch D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students)?

Parents, grandparents, step-parents, uncles, aunts and other adults serve on campus for a few hours, one day or few days each year under the leadership of a program coordinator and under the guidance of school principal or designated administrator. Great way to get involved, help your community and know more about your kid’s school life.

Help out with morning rush hour, afternoon dismissals, school lunches, hallway  movements and other volunteer  opportunities!!! Help make our school a safe and fun environment for our kids!!!

Click here or scan the QR code and provide your information if you are interested and want to know more about the program.

If you have any questions, reach out to Matt Joshi, Fowler PTA Watch D.O.G.S chair at 630 215 4689

RAISE CRAZE 10/2 - 10/20

The Kindness Fundraising, our biggest fundraiser, has started!!

Fowler Students - if you've not completed your Raise Craze registration, you can do so at: 

https://my.raisecraze.com/app2/join/AZNYRC8

Once you register, you'll be entered into our raffle!

Check Fowler PTA Facebook page on up-to-date information. 

Coffee Conversation with Special Education Leadership
  • The FISD special education leadership team enjoys sharing coffee & conversation with our families throughout the year. Please join us to learn more about department happenings, share celebrations, and brainstorm ways to partner with one another.
  • October 25, 20239:30 - 10:30 AM
  • Wilkinson Middle School   1892 PGA Pkwy  Frisco, TX 75034
  • RSVP

 

       Check out the October resource newsletter for additional information about district and community events.  You will also notice a new feature, the “spotlight”, where we will highlight themed items from the Parent Sanctuary along with information & resources. 

  • October 23 – Wear Hawaiian Clothes
  • October 24 – Wear Camouflage Clothes
  • October 25 – Wear Red Day (Wear as much RED as possible)
  • October 26 – Wear 50’s Style Clothes
  • October 27 – Wear a Team Jersey or Shirt


DID YOU KNOW? 

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations . 

Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™ 

Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.


Scholastic Book Fair Oct 23 - 27

     Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

     If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/fowlermiddleschool


FRISCO THREADS

OUR MISSION

Provide clothing to Frisco ISD students in need, to instill comfort and confidence, and ensure they are dressed for success.   

With support from schools, PTAs, community donors, and volunteers, Frisco Threads can meet the needs of our students, and we are grateful for all who help support this mission.


CLOTHING NEEDS

To support our student needs, we request the following clothing donations (size Youth 3T to Adult XXL*):
* Greatest need: Teen clothing in men's sizes

NEW/GENTLY USED ITEMS

  • Shirts (long and short sleeve), sweaters, and hoodies
  • Pants, shorts, and skirts
  • Dresses
  • Coats, jackets, and winter gloves
  • Pajamas

NEW ITEMS

  • New athletic shoes or sneakers
  • New socks, undergarments
  • Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Academy, Marshalls)



WAYS TO HELP

DONATE CLOTHING
MONDAYS, 9am-12pm ONLY
DONATIONS RESUME AUGUST 28TH
To donate clothing, visit the Frisco Threads facility at Acker Special Programs Center. 
Note: Please do not leave donations outside the building during non-donation times.


DONATE MONEY
To donate money, visit our donation site.

Lunch Drop Off procedure

       The Lunch Cart has been replaced with 3 coolers.  Each cooler is labeled with a Grade Level. The lunch coolers are located on the west side of the building next to the Cafeteria Doors.  Parents are welcome to leave lunches in the coolers.  Lunches should be labeled with the student's name before being placed in the coolers.  We are also asking that no "to-go" cups be placed in the coolers.  Drinks may be delivered, but they must be in a sealed container with a leakproof lid or top.  

      We know that our families like to deliver a fresh lunch for students and we appreciate the effort that parents go through to bring nutritious food for their students.  We are just taking the front office out of the process.  The teachers on Lunch Room duty will bring the coolers into the cafeteria at the beginning of each lunch period for students.


Student Lunch Times for your reference:

6th Grade Lunch 11:25-11:55, please have lunch here by 11:15

7th Grade Lunch 12:11-12:41, please have lunch here by 12:01

8th Grade Lunch 12:57-1:27, please have lunch here by 12:47.


       Parents are still welcome to sign in at the front office and have lunch with their students.

 

Volunteers Wanted

Whether you are a current volunteer or are interested in becoming involved for the first time, Frisco ISD wants you to be a part of all the great things that go on in Frisco ISD! Be sure to review all the ways you can be involved to make a difference in students' lives.  Complete the volunteer background check. This needs to be done each school year https://friscoisd.voly.org/

Volunteers
Fowler Clubs
Fowler Club and Organizations

Do you know that Fowler has Clubs and Organizations that your students can participate in? This a great way to connect with the school and meet new people. The list can be found at this link:  Fowler Middle School Clubs and Organizations

PTA Board
PTA Board Positions

If you are interested in becoming a PTA Board Member and serving the Fowler community, reach out at fowlermiddleschoolpta@gmail.com 

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 17
5:30p Fall Orchestra Concert @ Liberty HS 5:30
Wednesday, October 18
5:30p 8 th Grade Volleyball vs. Clark MS @ Fowler 5:30
Thursday, October 19
5:30p 7 th Grade Volleyball vs. Clark MS @ Clark 5:30
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