Announcements
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Library Pickup Times
Introducing the new Library pick up window! The window will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for missed textbook pick ups and Wednesdays for Library book pickup. Mrs. Livingston looks forward to seeing you! Click here for a fun video demo created by Mrs. Livingston. |
Upcoming Dates:
01/27: Materials Distribution (*subject to change depending on weather) 01/29: Last Day to submit videos PFC variety show 02/04-02/05: DHS counselors visit 8th graders (more info. below) 02/08: PFC Monthly Meeting 02/26: Last day to purchase congratulatory/baby ads for 8th graders |
New PFC Enrichment Program
Fallon Medical Scholars
This program is all about exploring the medical field, the careers within it, as well as a look into what you will be learning in the future years. In this program, students will get to listen to interactive presentations, do kahoots and/or quizlet lives, as well as a long term project, in which they will be presenting at the end of the program.
The program will be on the last Friday of every month for now, from 4:00-5:00, (this may change in the future) so please be sure to check your schedules, and determine whether or not you can attend every meeting held over a virtual platform before filling out this form.
* This program is for 7th and 8th graders only
* Students will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis.
* Students will be notified shortly, after they have submitted the form on their acceptance, and our first meeting will be over a virtual platform on Friday, January 29th.
For questions, comments, and concerns, send an email to fms.jump@gmail.com
Click here to register.
Fallon Medical Scholars
This program is all about exploring the medical field, the careers within it, as well as a look into what you will be learning in the future years. In this program, students will get to listen to interactive presentations, do kahoots and/or quizlet lives, as well as a long term project, in which they will be presenting at the end of the program.
The program will be on the last Friday of every month for now, from 4:00-5:00, (this may change in the future) so please be sure to check your schedules, and determine whether or not you can attend every meeting held over a virtual platform before filling out this form.
* This program is for 7th and 8th graders only
* Students will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis.
* Students will be notified shortly, after they have submitted the form on their acceptance, and our first meeting will be over a virtual platform on Friday, January 29th.
For questions, comments, and concerns, send an email to fms.jump@gmail.com
Click here to register.
Message for 8th Grade Families
8th Grade Congratulatory/Baby Ads for the 2020-2021 FMS Yearbook are on sale
Now thru Feb. 26th, 2021
$35 each
Must purchase online at
https://yearbookforever.com/
Search for the school name, and then create an ad, and pay online.
Yearbooks may still be purchased at the Fallon ASB Webstore.
8th Grade Congratulatory/Baby Ads for the 2020-2021 FMS Yearbook are on sale
Now thru Feb. 26th, 2021
$35 each
Must purchase online at
https://yearbookforever.com/
Search for the school name, and then create an ad, and pay online.
Yearbooks may still be purchased at the Fallon ASB Webstore.
Principal's Corner
Principal's Corner
Mustang Minute
Click here for Principal Rocha’s Mustang Minute video for this week. This video is accessible on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
DHS Counselors to Visit 8th Graders
DHS counselors will be visiting each science class in early February to talk about registration for next school year. Please refer to the timeline below. All meetings listed above will be virtual.
Thurs, Feb 4th - DHS counselors visit FMS 8th grade science classes
Fri, Feb 5th - DHS counselors visits continue
Mon, Feb 8th - FIRST day for DHS students to register for classes
Wed, Feb 10th - DHS counselors host open office hours during flex to answer any questions students may have
Tues, Feb 16th - LAST day for DHS students to register for classes
Additionally, a student-run club at Dublin High called Incoming Eye has been created as a way to help 8th graders connect with Dublin High students who can help them make a smooth transition into high school. Click on the following links to view their flyers:
flyer 1, flyer 2
Remember, you and your child are not alone and we are here to support you. Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions (contact information below).
Ms. Jennifer Lidster
8th Gr Students A-S
lidsterjennifer@dublinusd.org
(925)922-5221
Mrs. Amanda Close
All Grades Students T-Z
closeamanda@dublinusd.org
(925)922-5385
Next Round of Materials Distribution - Wednesday, January 27th
Click here for pickup instructions -- stay tuned regarding weather conditions as we may need to reschedule.
6th Grade: 8-10 AM
7th Grade: 10 AM - noon
(12-12:30 staff lunch break, pull up to red canopy and wait in car)
8th Grade: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Multi-Grade Level/Make-ups: 2:30-3:30 PM
Honor Certificates for 2nd Quarter
Electronic certificates will be emailed to families by no later than Friday, February 5th. We will distribute bumper stickers before the end of the school year.
Principal's Corner
Mustang Minute
Click here for Principal Rocha’s Mustang Minute video for this week. This video is accessible on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
DHS Counselors to Visit 8th Graders
DHS counselors will be visiting each science class in early February to talk about registration for next school year. Please refer to the timeline below. All meetings listed above will be virtual.
Thurs, Feb 4th - DHS counselors visit FMS 8th grade science classes
Fri, Feb 5th - DHS counselors visits continue
Mon, Feb 8th - FIRST day for DHS students to register for classes
Wed, Feb 10th - DHS counselors host open office hours during flex to answer any questions students may have
Tues, Feb 16th - LAST day for DHS students to register for classes
Additionally, a student-run club at Dublin High called Incoming Eye has been created as a way to help 8th graders connect with Dublin High students who can help them make a smooth transition into high school. Click on the following links to view their flyers:
flyer 1, flyer 2
Remember, you and your child are not alone and we are here to support you. Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions (contact information below).
Ms. Jennifer Lidster
8th Gr Students A-S
lidsterjennifer@dublinusd.org
(925)922-5221
Mrs. Amanda Close
All Grades Students T-Z
closeamanda@dublinusd.org
(925)922-5385
Next Round of Materials Distribution - Wednesday, January 27th
Click here for pickup instructions -- stay tuned regarding weather conditions as we may need to reschedule.
6th Grade: 8-10 AM
7th Grade: 10 AM - noon
(12-12:30 staff lunch break, pull up to red canopy and wait in car)
8th Grade: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Multi-Grade Level/Make-ups: 2:30-3:30 PM
Honor Certificates for 2nd Quarter
Electronic certificates will be emailed to families by no later than Friday, February 5th. We will distribute bumper stickers before the end of the school year.
PFC Family Variety Show -
The PFC presents, first time ever, an event where the whole family comes together... a "FAMILY VARIETY SHOW". For more details please click here to view the flyer and register your group by clicking here . Last day to submit your videos is January 29th. Students may participate with any family member living within their household - guardians, mom, dad, siblings, grandparents... For any questions or concerns, please email us at fmspfcvicepresident@gmail.com. Special thank you to families who have already registered. We are looking forward to seeing your fun family talents. January Spirit & Awareness Calendar
Click here for the January Spirit/Awareness Calendar from our Leadership team. |
FMS Yearbook for the 2020-21 School Yr.
Our yearbook team is working really hard to put together a nice yearbook for this school year. Have you ordered your copy of the 2020-2021 FMS Yearbook? What are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this historic edition of the Maverick! Don't delay, prices are going up soon! Order your copy today at the Fallon ASB store by clicking here. 
Closed Campus
Please be aware that our campus, including the track and fields, is closed during school hours from 7 AM - 4 PM. Currently, our front office staff is available by appointment only. Visit our school website for more information regarding our school, news and updates. We appreciate your assistance and support in having us keeping our community safe. |
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Staff Contact List
Students are currently attending classes remotely. During this time, our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm. Currently, our office staff is available by appointment only. Please visit our school website for more information regarding our school, news and updates. For questions please contact the following staff members: For questions please contact the following staff members: Math Questions and incoming 8th graders baligayacandice@dublinusd.org Enrollment werderkristin@dublinusd.org Health Office igarashiyoshiko@dublinusd.org ASB (Spiritwear) daspreetha@dublinusd.org Attendance moorecarrie@dublinusd.org General Questions and Questions for the Principal brownmartha@dublinusd.org Incoming 6h graders zummokelly@dublinusd.org Incoming 7th graders digraziacheryl@dublinusd.org Fallon PFC Facebook Group
Click HERE and join the Fallon PFC Facebook group to receive PFC/School updates and reminders. Please be sure to answer all the membership questions in order for your request to be approved. Thanks. |
Let DUSD Make Breakfast & Lunch For Your Students (free daily meals for all students)
The DUSD Child Nutrition Services Department can make your life a bit easier by preparing breakfast and lunch for your students. GIVE IT A TRY! We continue to offer free meals on a daily basis to all students. Beginning Friday, November 6, 2020, we will also resume offering weekend meals for students at no charge. These weekend meals include three breakfasts and three lunches on Fridays for each student in their household. Order meals through Canvas. For more information on the process, visit http://bit.ly/CNS-Process. If your student is no longer signed up for the Meal Order class in Canvas, simply have them click the link for their school on this page, then click the "Enroll in this course" button. After enrolling, your student will receive a daily To Do option to complete their meal order. Meal ordering opens at 5:00 pm the day prior, and can be submitted up to 9:00 am on the day of the meal. Students simply click the link in their To Do list, select whether or not they want a meal that day, and the time that they will pick up the meal at school. High School students will be able to select from a menu of choices. Click Submit Quiz to finalize your order. Have questions? Contact our Nutritional Services team. |
Mask Fundraiser
Final four mask D's left. All other masks are sold out. Cost is $5/mask.
Click here to order your mask now!
Fallon Yearbook Information
Hey Fallon Mustangs, have you purchased your 20-21 Yearbook Yet? This historical year will be memorialized in a very special version of the Maverick Yearbook.
You can buy the yearbook here.
Your Fallon Yearbook Team is off to a great start designing the 20-21 Maverick Yearbook! It will no doubt be a memorable and historical representation of this unique school year. The yearbook team could use a little help from those of you at home. We are requesting your assistance with photos. There are three (3) ways you can get us your amazing pics:
1. Sign up for our private Facebook Group by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FMSyearbook/ or by searching for Fallon Middle School Yearbook, and share your photos with us there
2. Send your photos to FMSYearbook@dublinUSD.org
3. Download our APP! Yes, we have an APP, and you can upload your photos straight from your phone or tablet directly to our design website! Simply go to the Apple or Google Play store and look for the Walsworth Yearbooks Snap App! Once downloaded, search for Fallon, and enter the access code: mustang2021 (all lowercase). See the attached flyer for more information. It's free and easy to use, and let's be honest, you always have your phone on you! So, why not share your photos!
We are looking for photos of students on Zoom, studying, hanging out with other Fallon students, playing sports, traveling during the summer, working on a hobby, first day of school, in their Halloween costumes, rockin' their Fallon spirit wear, or anything else you think would make an awesome photo to share. Please make sure to include the students name and grade. Teachers, Admin, and Office Staff, we'd love some pics of you as well.
Students and Staff - Please take this brief Survey (it is not the same survey you already took): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5HOnjYjkm_r01VenYQ0grkhYF1u9g6BMPrh4R42IpDS71vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Another picture retake date for yearbooks and student IDs will be announced later!
You take great pictures everyday. To submit your photos to the yearbook staff:
Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the app store or Google Play and enter the code mustang2021
OR
Go to yeaarbookforever.com enter our school name, click on the community upload and enter out access code mustang 2021
Hey Fallon Mustangs, have you purchased your 20-21 Yearbook Yet? This historical year will be memorialized in a very special version of the Maverick Yearbook.
You can buy the yearbook here.
Your Fallon Yearbook Team is off to a great start designing the 20-21 Maverick Yearbook! It will no doubt be a memorable and historical representation of this unique school year. The yearbook team could use a little help from those of you at home. We are requesting your assistance with photos. There are three (3) ways you can get us your amazing pics:
1. Sign up for our private Facebook Group by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FMSyearbook/ or by searching for Fallon Middle School Yearbook, and share your photos with us there
2. Send your photos to FMSYearbook@dublinUSD.org
3. Download our APP! Yes, we have an APP, and you can upload your photos straight from your phone or tablet directly to our design website! Simply go to the Apple or Google Play store and look for the Walsworth Yearbooks Snap App! Once downloaded, search for Fallon, and enter the access code: mustang2021 (all lowercase). See the attached flyer for more information. It's free and easy to use, and let's be honest, you always have your phone on you! So, why not share your photos!
We are looking for photos of students on Zoom, studying, hanging out with other Fallon students, playing sports, traveling during the summer, working on a hobby, first day of school, in their Halloween costumes, rockin' their Fallon spirit wear, or anything else you think would make an awesome photo to share. Please make sure to include the students name and grade. Teachers, Admin, and Office Staff, we'd love some pics of you as well.
Students and Staff - Please take this brief Survey (it is not the same survey you already took): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5HOnjYjkm_r01VenYQ0grkhYF1u9g6BMPrh4R42IpDS71vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Another picture retake date for yearbooks and student IDs will be announced later!
You take great pictures everyday. To submit your photos to the yearbook staff:
Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the app store or Google Play and enter the code mustang2021
OR
Go to yeaarbookforever.com enter our school name, click on the community upload and enter out access code mustang 2021
Fallon Physical Education Line Dance Celebration
This week, our Fallon Physical Education teachers held their first “Line Dance Celebration.” The Line Dance Celebration was hosted via a Webinar and included the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Good Times, Watermelon Crawl, and the Get up.
This week, our Fallon Physical Education teachers held their first “Line Dance Celebration.” The Line Dance Celebration was hosted via a Webinar and included the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Good Times, Watermelon Crawl, and the Get up.
Community Sessions-Part-2:
Community sessions with Principal Rocha are underway and attendance has been strong with over 125 participants overall. During these sessions, there is an opportunity to have a dialogue face-to-face and engage in important conversations.
Each week, Principal Rocha will share key questions and responses from these sessions, in moderation of course, through weekly communication with the entire community. Sign up here for future sessions. Below is the fourth series of FAQs.
Community sessions with Principal Rocha are underway and attendance has been strong with over 125 participants overall. During these sessions, there is an opportunity to have a dialogue face-to-face and engage in important conversations.
Each week, Principal Rocha will share key questions and responses from these sessions, in moderation of course, through weekly communication with the entire community. Sign up here for future sessions. Below is the fourth series of FAQs.
Community Follow Up FAQs
I’m not sure how to access the Canvas App?
Please see directions on how to access the parent Canvas app here.
You may also find the DUSD Parent Help Portal useful.
What’s the fastest way to communicate with staff?
Email is the preferred method, please email the teacher directly. Note that if you leave a voice message for a staff member through their specific inbox, your message will be emailed to the staff member.
What if the teacher is experiencing tech difficulties? What are the parent’s responsibilities?
We understand that life happens and we all may experience a challenge (ie: power outages, wifi network failures, etc). Patience, grace and understanding is appreciated if this occurs.
Know that our staff is prepared to assist your child. First, our teachers have reviewed the ”what if” protocols with your children directly. Second, our teachers will school administrators when they face a connectivity challenge, so our staff can immediately email students with an update.
On your end, please report this challenge to school via voicemail or email. Have your child check their email for an update as well.
Why are we not using google classroom? Is the district wasting money having google, canvas, and zoom?
Google Suite integrates with Canvas. Canvas provides a more robust experience for all users.
Canvas serves as a learning management software with the intention that the end user (students/families) have a consistent experience, Dublin is a google district and we utilize G Suite, and Zoom allows us to telepresence with users in a way that other video conferences doesn’t allow at this current time.
Why isn’t every class meeting each day? Wednesdays nothing is happening.
We appreciate your feedback, and will continue refining our practices. As a team, we strive to improve our daily service. As shared during a community session with Mr. Rocha, we take the approach quoted by Steve Young, “The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” We are in this together.
Additionally, our Board of Trustees approved a bell schedule that was negotiation between management and the teacher's union.
Online learning is not the same as in person instruction. While we are still providing high-quality instruction, it’s important to understand that the Board of Trustees approved a schedule that is similar to a modified block. This means that class period time has increased and there is specific time for small group intervention, flex time and asynchronous instruction.
I’m not sure how to access the Canvas App?
Please see directions on how to access the parent Canvas app here.
You may also find the DUSD Parent Help Portal useful.
What’s the fastest way to communicate with staff?
Email is the preferred method, please email the teacher directly. Note that if you leave a voice message for a staff member through their specific inbox, your message will be emailed to the staff member.
What if the teacher is experiencing tech difficulties? What are the parent’s responsibilities?
We understand that life happens and we all may experience a challenge (ie: power outages, wifi network failures, etc). Patience, grace and understanding is appreciated if this occurs.
Know that our staff is prepared to assist your child. First, our teachers have reviewed the ”what if” protocols with your children directly. Second, our teachers will school administrators when they face a connectivity challenge, so our staff can immediately email students with an update.
On your end, please report this challenge to school via voicemail or email. Have your child check their email for an update as well.
Why are we not using google classroom? Is the district wasting money having google, canvas, and zoom?
Google Suite integrates with Canvas. Canvas provides a more robust experience for all users.
Canvas serves as a learning management software with the intention that the end user (students/families) have a consistent experience, Dublin is a google district and we utilize G Suite, and Zoom allows us to telepresence with users in a way that other video conferences doesn’t allow at this current time.
Why isn’t every class meeting each day? Wednesdays nothing is happening.
We appreciate your feedback, and will continue refining our practices. As a team, we strive to improve our daily service. As shared during a community session with Mr. Rocha, we take the approach quoted by Steve Young, “The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” We are in this together.
Additionally, our Board of Trustees approved a bell schedule that was negotiation between management and the teacher's union.
Online learning is not the same as in person instruction. While we are still providing high-quality instruction, it’s important to understand that the Board of Trustees approved a schedule that is similar to a modified block. This means that class period time has increased and there is specific time for small group intervention, flex time and asynchronous instruction.
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ASB Store:
If you want to buy any spirit wear/yearbook or other items from the ASB store, please click here. Instagram
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