F.C. Reed Middle School Newsletter
WHAT'S TO BEE???
Calendar of Events
 Summer time!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The F.C. REED OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FROM JUNE 9-23, 2010, FROM 7:30-3:00 p.m., then the
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM JUNE 23 UNTIL AUGUST 23. Please feel free to leave a message at
269.466.0261.
BES CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
THE BRIDGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICE WILL BE LOCATED AT THE F.C. REED MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
For information on summer camps, please go to: http://www.bridgmanschools.com/athletics/youth.htm
8th GRADE HONORS NIGHT
The 8th Grade Honors Night was held on Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. The following students were recognized that night: Steven Walker and Lilee VandeZande received the American Legion Award. Matt Hendricks recieved the Outstanding Art Student Award and Victoria (Tori) Fleck received the Bands Most Improved Award. Congratulations to these students. Best wishes to all our outgoing eighth graders.
MITES State Results
(MICHIGAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SOCIETY)
F.C Reed Middle, Bridgman Public
Congratulations to the following students:
Place Name Division Project
5 Albanelli, Jessilyn WO-7D Baseball bat
HM Blake WO-9D Foot stool
HM Christmas, Robert WO-9D End Table
HM Hendricks, Matthew WO-1D Napkin Holder
6 John WO-7D Hand turned wood pens
HM Jacob, Payne WO-9D End table
5 Jones, Sam PL-3D Hand turned acrylic writing instruments
1 Keller, Madelynne WO-2E Tic-tac-toe game
4 Ryan WO-6E Model skiff
5 Caleb WO-6E Model Skiff
3 Miller, Damion PL-3D Hand turned acrylic writing instruments
2 Zach WO-5E Woodcut
8 Payne, Jacob PL-3D Hand turned acylic writing instruments
6 Payne, Jonathan WM-5D Tool box
1 Preston, Michael OP-GPD Solar powered vehicle
4 Luke PL-3D Hand turned acrylic pens
4 Ruff, Tiffany WO-5E Hand-carved wood sign
3 7TH GR. STUDENT WO-7D Magnifying glass
7 Wohler, Joe WM-5D Tool box
HM- Honorable Mention
BEE BOAT LAUNCH
The shop classes will be launching their boat on June 12 at Weko Beach.
THANK YOU TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 623
On May 22, local Boy Scout Troop 623, came to F.C. Reed Middle School and beautified our butterfly garden. The garden looks absolutely wonderful!
 
Left to right front row first
L. Allen Ales, Gavin Ales, Alec Lowery, Brandon Owen, Marcus Villa, John Vazquez, Bill Pschigoda, Jim Dansfield, Spencer Lemley, Cole Orsillo, Tyler Darr , Evan Albers
Not pictured James Youngblood.
Leadership was provided by:
L. Allen Ales - Committee member
Bill Pschigoda - Scout Master
Jim Dansfield - Committee Member
Principal’s Message
Only one month remains in this school year, but, as always, it stands to be a very busy one. The coming weeks will be a whirlwind of activity as a number of end-of-year events unfold, and another year at F.C. Reed comes to a close. The eighth graders are particularly active as they finish end of year projects, take a trip to Weko Beach, practice for their Honors Night and emotionally prepare to make the break from middle school. The students in other grades are preparing to make their own transitions, yet knowing that they will still be under the wing of RMS for the coming year. I will be looking forward to seeing all of you at the events in the weeks ahead.
With the warmer weather now upon us, it becomes necessary to include a few reminders related to dress code. Please be aware of your child’s attire and its appropriateness for school. Regardless of style trends in advertisements directed at children, short shorts, short skirts, tank tops, and tube-tops are examples of inappropriate attire that are distractions to students in the school setting. In general, think of the school environment as you would a work environment. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
I want to say thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who make F.C. Reed the superb school it is. These folks come regularly when, I’m sure, there are other things they could be doing. I applaud their generous gifts of time. Thank you for what you have given to our students and staff.
With that, I will leave you with heartfelt thanks for all that you do and for entrusting us with your children. This has been an exciting year and with the support of parents, F.C. Reed will continue in its strong tradition as a community of learners.
Have a wonderful summer!
Lori Graves
RMS MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The students, staff and parents really MADE a DIFFERENCE in a lot of areas this past school year. Everyone truly got into the spirit of touching other people's lives. We, as a school building, helped in small ways and large ways, locally and nationally. We made a difference, not only financially, but with our time and effort. We would like to thank everyone that participated in teaching our children how important it is to reach out to others. We hope this is something they will carry on into their future.
Here is a summary of the different areas where we MADE a DIFFERENCE!
F.C. REED MIDDLE SCHOOL as a group collected $750.00 to go towards the RED CROSS HAITI RELIEF
RMS OFFICE AND MAINTENANCE
Collected $139.55 from a Hat Day for BERRIEN HOSPICE
MRS. BENDER’S ADVISORY
Donated hours of working in the RMS COURTYARD
MRS. CARR’S ADVISORY
Collected food for a local FOOD BANK at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
MRS. DeBEST’S ADVIOSRY
Collected $459.50 for Cancer Research through ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION that funds childhood cancer research. The students walked around the school’s perimeter for their pledges.
MRS. RANTZ AND MR. HAJAH’S ADVISORIES
Collected $58.00 for Weak Pink Day for AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY..
MS. O’SHEA’S ADVISORY
Collected 63 pounds of pop top tabs that go toward RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE.
MRS. PAGEL’S ADVISORY
Are performing a Talent Show at WOODLAND TERRACE on May 25 for their residents.
MRS. HAWN’S ADVISORY
Has been collecting the RECYCLABLE items around the school weekly. In addition Mrs. Hawn’s advisory collected $50.50 for FILL THE CUP Program. This program helps feed the school children in Kenya.
MR. HEIL’S ADV ISORY
Made $55.98 from selling glow sticks toward MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION.
MRS. HORVATH’S ADVISORY
Clothes and monetary donations were collected for a LOCAL FAMILY during the holiday season.
MRS. KNOWLTON’S ADVISORY
Hosting a bake sale, in May, for the RAINFOREST.
MR. MILLIGAN’S ADVIOSRY
Collecting pennies for Pennies for Patients for the BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY.
MRS. PAYNE’S ADVISORY
Collected and delivered over 300 books for HEART OF AMERICA that they partnered with McCord Elementary in Benton Harbor.
MR. REPPART’S ADVISORY
Donated hours working in the RMS COURTYARD.
MR. REUSS’ ADVISORY
Collected $25 for ANIMAL AID and 25# candy for troops.
MR. RYNKIEWICZ ADVISORY
Collected TOYS FOR TOTS at the holiday time.
MRS. SANDEN’S ADVISORY
Hosted a bake sale and collected $73.00 for HEIFER INTERNATIONAL.
MRS. SCHAEFFER ADVISORY
Sponsored FRIENDS FOR CHANGE.
MRS. SPENCER’S ADVISORY
Sponsored a bake sale and made $113.00 for CANINE COMPANIONS. Titus, a puppy in training, came and visited on the bake sale days!
MR. STEMM’S ADVISORY
This advisory sponsored the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS..
FOOD SERVICE/MRS. JONES
Sponsored the GIRLS ON THE RUN Program.
BAND NEWS
Congratulations to Madison Stubbs who received the Director Award for the 2009/2010 school year.
Please join me in congratulating all of our students who participated in solo and ensemble this past Saturday. They ALL received a Division I rating!!
   
Karisa Steffens - Clarinet Solo
Karly Warriner - Bari Sax Solo
Madison Stubbs - Timpani Solo
Madison Stubbs - 4 Mallet Marimba Solo
Madison Stubbs - Xylophone Solo
On May 5, 2010 the F.C. Reed Middle School bands held their spring concert. The 5th Grade, 6th Grade and 7/8th Grade band performed several numbers. It was an exciting evening for all who attended.
5TH GRADE
NATURAL RESOURCE DAY
Comments from Mrs. Pagel's class about their visit to the Berrien County Fairgrounds for Natural Resource Day. Transportation was made possible by Barnes Farm Bureau Insurance.
I liked the fashion show that showed us recycled products. -A. Crowder
I touched a snake, turtle, and salamander! -C. Hildebrandt
Salamanders are awesome! -A. Diefenbach
Snapping turtles are fast and funny! -G. Ales
I liked the reptile and amphibian station. I enjoyed learning about them. -C. Deckert
I liked the rattlesnake! -G. Bailey
I liked being a supermodel. -T. Rosenthal
The coastguard was interesting because the presentation taught us to be safe on the water. -C. Baham
I liked how we were able to get so close to the animals. -B. Owen
The snapping turtle tried to bite the presenter. It was neat. -B. Boersma
The soil conservation presentation was the best! -McKenna Smith
  
 
6th GRADE
Charles Rantz and Darris Carouthers from Michigan Gas Utilities gave a presentation to the 6th graders entitled Safe at Home: Leo learns how to use Natural Gas Wisely.
Presentation included:
1. What is Natural Gas?
2. Natural Gas: A Source of Heat in the Home
3. How Natural Gas reaches your home
4. Recognizing signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
5. Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
 
7th GRADE
ROCKET LAUNCH!
Each year 7th grade students launch rockets as part of their math class. Thank you to Red Arrow Hobby Shop and Mr. Dave McVeigh for bringing in his rockets on launch day.
The 7th grade built their rockets between May 25 and 28, then launched them on June 1, 2010.
Rocket Launch
by: Britt
The rocket launch was a great experience for me. It was like nothing I've ever seen. I hope to experience it again. It was so amazing to see the rockets shoot high into the air. It was like they touched the sun. It was hot out, but it was worth every minute of my time. I love hearing the rockets go boom! It was loud but really fun. I loved seeing the big rockets the rocket guys brought. They went zoom! Then exploded with a boom! I hope the kids in the future like the rocket launch like I did.
7th Gr. Rockets
by Brianna
This week the 7th grade made rockets. Then when we all got done building them we got to go outside and launch our rockets. Some of the rockets did really good and some didn't work . The good rockets went straight, the ones that had a broken wing or the engine wouldn't work right, they went in a spiral or cockscrew type thing.
Then the guys from the hobby shop came and launched the big rockets. One of the rockets went on the roof of the school. Also, since one of the students loved the rockets, she got to keep the blue rocket!
    
On Monday, June 7 the 7th grade went on a field trip to Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana.
 
 
FAST PLANTS
Thanks to a grant from the Bridgman Foundation Ms. Rynkiewicz's 7th gr. science class was able to buy additional laboratory equipment for the classroom. One of the labs invlolved Wisconsin Fast Plants... Here is what one student had to say about the lab:
Fast Plants
by Allison
I had such a fun time growing plants in science. Some of the best things about growing them were the pretty flowers and coming back after the weekend and seeing how much bigger they grew. It was also fun experimenting with other plants. My group put shampoo and food coloring in ours, it didn't grow at all! Although, most of my classes experiementing plants didn't grow, it was interesting to see what did and didn't grow. Overall, this lab was a lot of fun and a great experience.
MICHIGAN BLOOD CENTER VISITS THE 7TH GRADE
MI Blood Center came in during Ms. Rynkiewicz's science class to discuss heredity and blood types. Thank you to Karen Ziebart for coming in and doing the presentation for the students.
MI Blood
by: Nick
Have you ever had your blood drawn? I did. This year MI Blood Center came into our classroom. I was a little leery at first because I don't like finger pokes. But in the end, I got it done. I was glad I did. Now I know that I am A-. A- makes up only 6, of the United States. I learned a lot about blood too. They told me how much percent of each blood there is in our country. Thank you MI Blood Center.
ENCORE/8TH GRADE CPR CLASS
Five volunteers from D.C. Cook Plant trained all the 8th grade students in CPR. The 8th grade class was split into three groups. Each group received two days of the training.
The first day consisted of an introduction to CPR and a video. The second day the students were split into 5 groups and they worked with the volunteers to learn CPR. Their specific certifications are: Adult/Child CPR and Choking and Adult/Child CPR with Mask. They were trained in using the AED. A special thank you goes out to John
Krieger, Brenda Kenreich, Jeff Klimkiewicz, Bill Chambers, Mark Siewert and Toby Marsh for training our students.
  
  
ENCORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
P.E. BOYS= Alex Mead, 8th grade
Alex is a very hard worker and he enjoys competition and physical activity. Alex is also extremely positive and always willing to help other students. Congratulation Alex!
ART=Hunter Vines, 6th grade
Hunter is very creative both in art class and out. She helps other people with their projects and works diligently to complete her work.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE=Dan Koziel, Freddi King, and Gina
Zebell, 7th grade
These three students are great participators in the class.
They ask good questions, give answers that demonstrate preparation,
and set a fine example for the rest of the class.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY=Alec Carp, 7th grade
Alec is a woodworking student, who did a great job crafting his pen. This is Alec's first year working in the shop, but he caught on quickly and finished a pen just as well and as quick as some more experienced woodworkers.
MUSIC APPRECIATION=Jessica LaMar, 8th grade
Jessica is a very consistent and reliable student. She is always prepared and willing to help whenever asked.
P.E. GIRLS= Payton Yerington, 6th grade
Payton exhibits a competitive spirit while maintaining good sportsmanship. She is a hard worker and tries her best at all she does. Good job, Payton!
STAR OR RMS AWARD
The following students were nominated by Mrs. Bredice, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Milano for positive behaviors during their lunch/recess times:
5th gr.: Alec Lowery
6th gr.: Brandon Henslee
7th gr.: Jessica Vazquez
8th gr.: Adam Merrick
NOTES FROM YOUR LIBRARY ........ 
Keep saving all your printer cartridges and old cell phones for the the library's Funding Factory collection!
FRIENDS OF RMS
The Friends of RMS would like to thank everybody for having a great BOX TOP collection month in March. We collected more than our goal this year! With a grand total of 9, 338. The competition was so close this year that the winning class won by 41 Box Tops! The 5th grade class was the winner of the ice cream sandwich treat.
DO YOU SHOP AT.....?
HARDINGS FRIENDLY MARKET
if so, thank you because Hardings Market donated $178.54 to RMS during the month of July. The total contributions for this year has been $1,201.05. If you have not signed up for a Hardings escript card, and you shop at Hardings, please go to www.escrip.com/hardings.jsp, our school ID# is 167302516.
MARTIN'S SUPERMARKET
Sign up at www.aftsmartins.com or their service counter, and F.C. Reed Middle School will receive FREE educational awards. Our ID# is 4223.
TARGET
Target and the Take Charge of Education program sends F.C. Reed Middle School 1% of your purchases by entering us as your school of choice. Our ID# is 60833.
OFFICE DEPOT
If you shop at Office Depot please give the cashier our ID #70048947 and our school will receive 5% back in school supplies.
Other ways you can help...
*SCRIP Program is simply a word that means "substitute money" in other words scrip is a form of gift certificates. Keep this in mind for all your gift cards in the future. Call the school office for details.
SCRIP
A dollar for dollar fundraising program.
If you want a $25 Speedway gas card, you pay $25 and you get a $25 card.
The school receives a different percentage off each retailers card. That's how we earn money.
BENEFITS
When you order SCRIP through the school we keep track of how much your purchases have earned and we split the profits with you 60/40.
We use our percent to help fund assemblies, buy classroom supplies, help pay for video conferences, offset the cost of field trips, etc.
You can use your profit anyway you like. At the end of each quarter issue you a check and you can apply this towards lunch money, field trip costs, class trips, sports, etc.
We have a small inventory of cards in stock and we place an order every Tuesday or as needed
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Rantz at 269-466-0334 or lrantz@bridgmanschools.com
*USED INK CARTRIDGES are collected by the media center. Mr. Noll, can then used these points toward future media purchases.
*BOX TOPS for EDUCATION are collected on all General Mills products. Each box top is worth a face value that is in turn used for future school supplies.
*CARTRIDGES FOR KIDS PROGRAM is a way to recycle your electronic items. Such as old, unwanted, broken electronic devices. They accept: cell phones, GPS devices, iPods, DVD's, PDA's, video games, video game consoles, digital cameras and laptops. The FRIENDS OF RMS is sponsoring this program and all proceeds will go toward a "Fun Day" at the end of the year! Please bring all items to the RMS Office.
BRIDGES TO DIGITAL EXCELLENCE COMPUTER PROGRAM
The Bridges to Digital Excellence mission is to reach youth and families that do not have access to a computer at their home. If you K-12 child attends a school in the Berrien or Van Buren County School District, you ARE eligible for a FREE computer, regardless of income, ethnicity or anything else! Also, if you provide Home School curriculum for your child, you too are eligible!
Applications are available in the F.C. Reed Middle School office. For further information contact Bridges to Digital Excellence (BDE) at 269.757.0218.
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