5th graders in Mrs. Yates' math class have been so busy the past few weeks with their Measurement and Geometry chapters. First, to close out the Measurement chapter, students created their own houses based upon specific Customary and Metric measurements. There were some outstanding houses and it was so hard to choose the winners! To kick off the Geometry chapter, students created Quadrilateral Trading Cards to become familiar with all of the attributes of each quadrilateral. As we began studying three-dimensional shapes, students created them with playdough and toothpicks to find faces, edges, and vertices. Finally, to close out the Geometry chapter, students used volume snap cubes to create their initial, find the volume, and then combine with other students to find composite volume. Safe to say they have earned a restful Spring Break!
This past weekend the Geography Bee team traveled to Somerset to participate in the International Academic Competitions Regional Geography Bee. The entire team represented FMS well. Trey Mondy took 3rd place in the 7th grade division, Grace Liu took 3rd place in the 8th grade division, and Ray Alkhudari took 1st place in the 8th grade division.
The 8th graders are getting excited about their D.C. Trip and moving up to high school. They have visited high school classes and started the scheduling process.
Lulia Alkhudari, James Buzzard, Max Froehlich, Declan Hollern, and Justice Peng competed in the 2025 STEM Challenge on April 1st at IU5 in Edinboro. The students had to design a prototype that addresses industry, innovation, and infrastructure. They competed against other schools throughout Erie county.
During the month of March, students played friendly competitive games of Challenge 24 and Chess in Mrs. Luke's classroom after school. Each week, students earned points by keeping track of how many wins they accumulated. In 6th grade, there was a tie for the winner. Jeffrey Lin and Tanish Sharma tied for the first place prize! The 7th grade's winner was Isaac Yochim, and the ultimate winner was an 8th grader, Shri Veeranki. Congratulations to everyone who signed up and participated, and can't wait to see you all next year!
Twinning is winning! Miss Stewart and one of her students show their support for Autism Acceptance week by surprising each other and wearing matching outfits on Neurodiversity Thursday!
Eight FMS Band students attend the IU5 District 2 Elementary Band Fest on Fri. March 28, 2025. While there, students rehearsed for over six hours, enjoyed breaks and meals together and performed a public concert that evening. Attendees included: Cameron Borland, Mitchell Cardinali, Luke Lindenmuth, Rithika Narayanan, Teddy Ramm, Zachary Schenck, Britton Storolis and Blake Wagner.
Last week in Chill Lessons, students took part in a “Shape Solver Challenge.” In this engaging activity, students worked on enhancing their problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills. In pairs, one student kept their eyes closed while the other provided verbal instructions to recreate a specific pattern.
The challenge focused on the importance of clear communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Students practiced problem-solving through trial and error, remaining calm under pressure, managing big emotions, making timely and confident decisions, paying attention to details, collaborating with others, and thinking outside the box.
Eighth grade business students started a unit on spreadsheets. Students use their iPad to plan content and their computer to create a Google Sheet of start up and operational costs.
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the fifth-grade students from Mrs. Beachly's class are learning how to make informed, healthy food choices. They conducted research using the MyPlate.gov website to understand which foods to include in their diet and the appropriate portions for each food group. In the accompanying image, the students are proudly displaying the plates they colored and labeled, showcasing the essential food groups necessary for maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet.
Our 8th Grade Career Fair was a huge success, with 33 amazing local businesses showing up to inspire our students about future careers! From healthcare to tech, construction to entrepreneurship, our students got hands-on experience and real-world advice from professionals in our very own community. A huge THANK YOU to all the businesses that took the time to share their expertise and passion!
We are grateful for Clara and Jasmine, our AmeriCorps members! Their contributions to Fairview Middle School are appreciated. From supporting student literacy, leading Homework Help, and creating a positive environment in the Refocus Room, they have made an impact on our students. Thank you, Clara and Jasmine! #AmeriCorps #MakingADifference
We are grateful for Clara and Jasmine, our AmeriCorps members! Their contributions to Fairview Middle School are appreciated. From supporting student literacy, leading Homework Help, and creating a positive environment in the Refocus Room, they have made an impact on our students. Thank you, Clara and Jasmine! #AmeriCorps #MakingADifference
Congratulations to the Model UN team for their 2nd place finish at the Collegiate Academy Model UN Conference this past weekend. Several students took home individual awards as well. Yuvi Singham Reddy and Shri Veeranki received an honorable mention in the United Nations Security Council.
Several students placed in the International Criminal Police Organization - Lilly Bernstein and Shareen Sheik received an honorable mention, Ray Alkhudari and Quinn Gould were named Outstanding Delegates, and Grace Liu took home first place in the committee, being named Best Delegate.
Maha Rallapalli and Elliot Levy placed first in their committee and were named Best Delegates in the United Nations Environment Programme. Congratulations to the whole team on an outstanding performance at the Model UN conference.
7th grade students in Miss Stankiewicz's class are discovering the difference between theoretical and experimental probabilities through activities like coin flipping, rock/paper/scissors, and dice rolling!
Students in the FMS Fashion Club have been busy with many projects this year. This past month, they created tie blankets. Some students plan to donate their creation to one of the animal shelters in Erie!
Mrs. Visosky's social studies class spent a few days learning about the Vikings that traveled in the middle ages.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade boys indoor soccer team on winning the North East Indoor Soccer Tournament. The boys defeated Harborcreek in the final by a score of 3-2. Great job boys!
In Mrs. Smith's 6th grade ELA, the students are practicing their grammar skills this week to get ready for their next big writing unit. They are working on simple, compound, and complex sentences to make their writing more engaging, dynamic, and polished.
15 members of the FMS Roar Club served at Second Harvest Community Bank. They worked together to assemble 240 boxes of food for seniors.
