Foster Middle School

FMS will conclude the second round of common assessments tomorrow with Social Studies. Social Studies Testing – Nov. 19: • 8th grade will have a full campus shutdown. All students should report to FMS. • 6th and 7th grades will take their Social Studies assessment during their regular class periods. They will adhere to their regular schedules. ⸻ 🥫 All-House Food Drive Ends Tomorrow Don’t forget—our All-House Food Drive benefiting Longview Caring & Sharing ends tomorrow! They are especially in need of: • Peanut butter • Canned green beans • Canned corn • Other non-perishable items Send items with your student to help their House earn points and support families in our community. ⸻ 📚 Support Academics at Home Want to help your student grow academically? Encourage them to log in to iReady through ClassLink and work in their personalized learning path for Reading and Math. Students should complete 30 minutes in each subject each week to stay on track. Let’s help our Dragons meet their academic goals! ⸻ 🥧 Pie the Principal — This Friday! Our Pie the Principal event has been moved to this Friday! Students may purchase wristbands during lunches to participate: • $5 to pie Principal Taylor • $2 each to pie AP Sanders, AP Jones, AP Johnson, or Academic Dean Sparks ⸻ Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community!

6 months ago, FMS Communications

A big congratulations to these students for placing in the top 10 at the Hallsville TMSCA meet this past Saturday on November 15th. Medals are awarded to those who placed in the top five. Congratulate these students for an exceptional job well done when you see them:
8th grade
Katie Carlisle 10th place Science
7th grade
Hudson showers 3rd place Science
6 grade
Kapil Vattikuti 1st place Number Sense
1st place Calculator
1st place General Math
Suhara Laminchhane 4th place Science

(Those who achieved medals are pictured.)

6 months ago, Foster Middle School

We want to show how thankful we are to the Teachers and Staff at Foster. Please donate any amount so we can provide each Staff member with a pie.

6 months ago, Foster Middle School

✨ Foster’s 6th Grade GT students had an amazing time exploring the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History! 🧪🔬🦖
So proud of their curiosity and excitement for learning! 💡📚

6 months ago, Foster Middle School

Congratulations to Aree Lewis!! She was named as Mrs. Reagans' Choir Student of the Month!!!

6 months ago, Foster Middle School

FMS will continue administering the second round of common assessments next week. Only Math and Social Studies remain, as Reading and Science have already been completed. Updated Testing Schedule: • Nov. 18 – Math • Nov. 19 – Social Studies On Tuesday, Nov. 18, ALL students MUST report to Foster Middle School in the morning for the Math assessment, regardless of their usual first-period location. Please ensure your student arrives on time, gets plenty of rest, and eats breakfast. A free breakfast is available beginning at 7:30 AM. Grade-Level Notes: • 8th grade will have a full campus shutdown on both Nov. 18 and Nov. 19. • 6th and 7th grades will shut down on Nov. 18 for Math, and will take the Social Studies assessment during their regular class periods on Nov. 19. As we move through this busy season, we also invite you to show gratitude to our amazing staff by completing our “Thankful for You” Appreciation Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNcmWLiGuXnbKKXbssjRAZJYpvDTZRUc-r53n93OMmQkuCFw/viewform?usp=dialog Your encouraging words mean so much to our Foster team. Thank you for your continued support in helping our Dragons finish strong!

6 months ago, Jessica Johnson

🎉📣 HELLO FOSTER FAMILIES! 📣🎉

Parents… WE NEED YOU! 🔥
Our House System is on fire this year, and now it’s your turn to help us take the energy to the next level! We’re creating a special House Hype video and we want YOU and your child to be part of it! 🙌🏽💥

Check out this example for inspiration:
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv760LThBlU

Choose your mission:
1️⃣ Record Your Own House Hype Video!
Rep your House — Reveur, Isibinidi, Alturismo, Protos, Nukumori, or Amistad!
Tell us why you love your House and how it benefits your child.
📩 Email your video to adjones@lisd.org

2️⃣ Be Featured in Our Broadcast Studio!
Come in with your House colors or gear and we’ll record you right on campus!
📧 RSVP with your preferred date/time: adjones@lisd.org

Let’s show the district why FOSTER HAS THE BEST HOUSE SPIRIT! 💚💛❤️🖤💙🧡
Who’s ready to hype up their House?! 🔥🏆

7 months ago, Anisa Jones

🦃✨ It’s Gratitude Season at Foster Middle School! ✨🦃 As we head into this season of giving thanks, we want to shower our amazing teachers and staff with a little extra love! 💛 We invite you (and your child!) to fill out our “Thankful for You” Appreciation Form to send a special message to any staff member who has made a difference this year. Each message will be turned into a Certificate of Appreciation and delivered to brighten their day — because a few kind words can go a long way! 🌟 💌 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNcmWLiGuXnbKKXbssjRAZJYpvDTZRUc-r53n93OMmQkuCFw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102205660109606402254 Let’s fill our halls with gratitude and remind our Foster family just how much they’re appreciated! 💕🐉 — Your Foster Middle School Team

7 months ago, FMS Communications

✨ Attention 8th Grade Parents! ✨ Tomorrow, Foster Middle School 8th graders will be heading to the CTE Department at Longview High School to explore the incredible programs and opportunities waiting for them in high school! 🎓 We’re so excited for our students to get a firsthand look at the amazing hands-on learning experiences that will help shape their futures. It’s going to be an inspiring day! 🚀

7 months ago, Foster Middle School

🌟 Good Evening Foster Middle School Families! 🌟

Don’t forget — TOMORROW is our IB World Challenge STEM Lab after school from 4:00pm - 5:30pm!
👩‍🔬 Students will earn Science class credit for their project work — don’t miss it!

Then, stick around for our FIRST Evening PTO Meeting!
🕠 Starts right after the lab at 5:30pm
🍪 Light refreshments provided!

Parents, we heard you — and we’re excited to offer an evening meeting so you can join the conversation. Come collaborate with us on all things Foster, including the upcoming House Festivals!

Let’s make it a great night for our students and families! 💙💛

7 months ago, Anisa Jones

FMS will be administering the second round of common assessments this week and next. On Tuesday, November 11th, all students will take CA #2 for ELAR, which means all students should report to Foster Middle School for 1st period instead of going to the high school. Testing will begin around 8:15 AM, so please ensure your student arrives on time, gets plenty of rest the night before, and eats breakfast. A free and nutritious breakfast is available in the cafeteria beginning at 7:30 AM each morning. Testing Schedule: • Nov. 11 – ELA • Nov. 12 – Science • Nov. 18 – Math • Nov. 19 – Social Studies 8th grade will have a complete campus shutdown for all testing days (Nov. 11, 12, 18, and 19). 6th and 7th grades will shut down on Nov. 11 and 18, but will take Science and Social Studies assessments during their regular class periods. Thank you for your support in helping our Dragons perform their best!

7 months ago, Jessica Johnson

7th & 8th Grade Students!
Don't forget, tomorrow, Monday, November 10th
Auditions are during Leadership for the FMS Rooted In Community - BHM Event!
If you have not already signed up, there will be sign up sheet tomorrow morning in the gym.

Can you play an instrument, sing, dance, rap, do poetry, act, or something else?

We need you! See Mr. Bonner or AP Jones for questions.

7 months ago, Anisa Jones

Do you hear that? It's your tummy rumbling in anticipation of our Thanksgiving Lunch this Thursday. Be sure to RSVP by completing this form.

https://www.longviewisd.com/o/fms/forms/thanksgiving-luncheon-rsvp

While you are addressing that rumble, help us meet the needs of those in our community through our All-House Food Drive hosted by the House of Amistad. It begins tomorrow. Let's see which house will collect the most.

7 months ago, FMS Communications

Good evening! The 8th Grade CTE High school field trip has been rescheduled to this Thursday November 13. New permission slips are going home tomorrow with ELA teachers.

7 months ago, Foster Middle School

Dragon Blaze Live Link

7 months ago, Foster Middle School

We are excited to share the 6th Issue of the Dragon Blaze!! This is an October wrap-up issue to share just some of the amazing things that are happening at Foster.

Click on the link below for a live link of our latest Dragon Blaze and all the previous issues.

Foster MS Dragon Blaze

7 months ago, Foster Middle School

Tomorrow is picture retakes and fall sports/group photos at Foster Middle School! Come dressed in your school polo and school appropriate bottoms.

Want to save on pictures? Buy an AdvancePay credit to use when your photos are ready, and you'll receive a special offer! You'll get a text
message when the gallery is published, and the credit will be automatically applied—just sign in with your phone number at checkout.

See the attached image for more details.

7 months ago, Foster Middle School

Correction for day of STEM/PTO night...TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH (not Monday)

7 months ago, Anisa Jones

📢 Reminder: STEM/PTO Night RESCHEDULED!
🗓 Tuesday, November 11th

👩‍🔬 Students:
Come from 4:00–5:30 PM to work on your IB World Challenge project!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents:
Join us for the PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria!

We still need donations of:

Cereal boxes (any size)

Tuna or chicken (small cans)

Eggs

Pillsbury dough

Aluminum foil

Plastic wrap

📘 Students — sign up here to earn Science credit:
👉 https://forms.gle/dC3sxWffDWqxNM9J6

7 months ago, Anisa Jones

🥧 Pie the Principal (and Admins!) 🎉

Get your dollars (and pies) ready, Dragons! 💚

Here’s your chance to see your favorite leaders get creamed — all for a good cause!

🥧 Assistant Principals — Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Jones, or Mrs. Johnson — $2 per pie

🥧 Academic Dean Mrs. Sparks — $2 per pie

👑 Principal Mrs. Taylor — $5 per pie

🎟 Tickets will be sold during lunches
🗓 November 7th, 10th, 13th & 14th

🥧 PIE DAY: Monday, November 17th, during lunches

Come join the laughter, take pictures, and find out which administrator ends up the messiest Dragon! 🐉
#UnleashTheDragon#PieThePrincipal

7 months ago, Foster MS Academics