Pride In America Day

Pride In America DayPresented by the Staff &Pride In America Committee of Fillmore Middle

School

Teacher In charge: Mrs. MerrillStudent In charge: Taylor Flores& Nick Bartels

Friday May 25, 2012

What is Pride in America day at FMS?

For all you teachers who have not participated in a Pride in America Day, we would like to introduce you to the event and ask how you would like to participate. When you get ready please e-mail us. Thanks,Taylor & Nick

Pride In America Day

Outline For The Day:I. Morning LessonII. Assembly to Honor

Local VeteransIII. All American BBQIV. Activities and GamesV. Staff Vs. Students

Softball GameVI. Fire Truck Water Spray

Pride In America Day Decorations Pride In America committee and

anyone else willing to help, will decorate FMS.

Staff Lounge: Monday May 21, 2012 after school

Gym: Thursday May 24, 2012 after school

Pavilion: Friday Morning May 25, 2012 6:45 am

*Remove decorations from stage**Remove and pack up all decorations

after schoolMrs. Merrill and Mrs. Martinez are in

charge.

Pride In America DayMorning Lesson: Freedom for All

The Morning Lesson subcommittee will prepare a lesson for the morning of Pride In America. Two Pride, ASB and/or Avid students will come to your class to teach the lesson. Please assist students if necessary.

Schedule for Pride in America Friday May 25, 2012

Period 4 class for all day 9:00- 9:15 am – Please read the Assembly Proper

Conduct Rules (below) to your students: 1. Walk to and from the assembly in a quiet, orderly

manner.2. Follow seating and dismissal procedures as directed.3. Sit upright and pay attention.4. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner.5. Show appreciation for the speaker or program by

applauding at the proper time. Whistling does not show respect for our veterans.

Schedule for Pride in America Friday May 27, 2011

Schedule for Pride in America • 9:00- 9:30 am – Morning Lesson by Pride, ASB and/or Avid students

• 9:30- 9:45 am – Break, then students go back to Period 4 to be taken to the assembly

• 9:45-10:00 am – Walk your students to the gym and sit with your class for the assembly

• 10:00-11:15 am – Pride in America assembly to honor our local

veterans

• 11:15-12:10 am – Enjoy the All American BBQ

Schedule for Pride in America Friday May 25, 2012

• 12:15-2:15 am – Games and activities around campus Pride students

will help you set up and ASB students will help clean up activities.*Please make plans for your substitute teacher to carry out the afternoon activity in case you are absent.

• 1:15-2:30 pm – Students vs. Staff softball game • 2:30-2:45 pm – Students get sprayed by the fire truck

• 2:45-2:50 pm – Return to your 4th period class for attendance

***We can use help after school from any adults to help pack up the Pride supplies.

Pride In America Day Wall of Honor

The Wall of Honor is dedicated to veterans and to the men and women in the current military.

Mrs. Garon and Mrs. Wade are in charge. Please help Mr. Fischer? Wednesday after school to hang the flags in the gym.

Pride In America Day

Students and staff get in the spirit- dress up in any type of baseball uniform or in red, white and blue.

PEACE POETRY CONTEST(Maybe)

“...the next great advance in the evolution of civilization cannot take place until war is abolished” —Gen. Douglas MacArthur

PEACE POETRY CONTEST(Maybe)

Poems are to focus on:1. Peace 2. The abolition of war,

hate or violence 3. Peace-making in our

communities 4. Peace in the world

Teacher in Charge: Mrs. Fitzgerald? Peace Poetry 6th Grade winner:__________Teacher in Charge: Mrs. Wade? Peace Poetry 7th Grade winner:__________Teacher in Charge: Mrs. Livermore? Peace Poetry 8th Grade winner:__________please email names to Mrs. Merrill

(Maybe)

Pride In America Day All American BBQ

• BBQ Hamburger Meal The price is $3.00 for students and $4.75 for adults.

• Free and reduced lunch BBQ meal will be served as usual.Cafeteria is in charge.

Pride In America Day ActivitiesPride and ASB are in charge.

Teachers: Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Bortins

• Please pick a fun afternoon activity from the list (or add a new one) to be in charge of for Pride In America Day.

• Let us know, way in advance, of any supplies you need for the activity so we can help you get them if necessary.

Pride In America 8th Grade Students vs. Staff Softball Game

Please sign up if you would like to play.

Mr. Alcozar is in charge of softball.

Pride In America Day Final Activity

• Fire Truck Water Spray2:30 to 2:45

• Please go out to the grass area near the parking lot to help chaperone and see the kids having fun.

• Even though we announce that the Wet Zone is Cell Free please bring a bag or basket to hold on to any stray cell phones.

Clean Up and Then a 3 Day Weekend

• Any help with the clean up after

school is greatly needed and appreciated.