🐉 We are excited for another great week at FMS! Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming week:
📅 Weekly Schedule & Events
Tuesday, Aug 25 (8:00 AM): 6th & 7th Grade Science BOY Pre-Test
Wednesday, Aug 26: 8th Grade Chromebook Distribution
Thursday, Aug 27 (8:00 AM): 6th & 7th Grade Social Studies BOY Pre-Test
Thursday, Aug 27 (4:45 PM): Meet the Teacher @ FMS! Join us for a brief Title I meeting followed by teacher introductions. PTO will also be selling House shirts and Spirit shirts on-site!
If you can't make the evening Title I Meeting, a second opportunity will be available Friday, Aug. 28 @ 8:15 am.
⚠️ Testing Location Alert:
All 6th and 7th graders with 1st period High School Athletics must report directly to FMS on Tuesday and Thursday morning for testing.
📌 Campus Expectation Reminders
Dress Code: Campus dress code is fully enforced starting this week. Please review expectations with your student before they leave home each morning.
Tardy Policy: On-time arrival to class is essential for learning. 3 tardies = Detention.
We look forward to seeing all of our Dragon families at Meet the Teacher on Thursday! 🐉✨
Foster Middle School Families,
We are excited to welcome you to Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 27! This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, and connect with our school community as we prepare for a successful school year. Please note that this is a meet and greet event, not a time for individual parent conferences. Teachers will not be available for extended one-on-one meetings during this time, but we look forward to building positive connections with you.
While you are on campus, we will also host our Title I Parent Meeting. We invite you to join us to learn more about our Title I program, school resources, and how we can partner together to support your child’s success.
📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 During Meet the Teacher
📚 Dragon Cafeteria
⏰ 4:45–5:45 PM
Can’t make it Thursday evening meeting? We have another opportunity!
📅 Friday, August 28
📍FMS Library
⏰ 8:15 AM
Your voice and partnership matter to us. We hope you’ll take advantage of one of these opportunities to learn more about Foster Middle School and how we can work together to help every Dragon thrive!
We can’t wait to see you!
We are excited to have our RCA House Sorting tomorrow! This special event is for our 6th-grade students and any students who do not currently have a house. They will have the opportunity to be sorted into one of our amazing RCA houses! For 6th Grade students who already have a house, feel free to wear your house shirt tomorrow and show off your house pride! Just a friendly reminder that this event will be for students and staff only, so parents and guardians will not be able to attend. We appreciate your understanding and support as we make this a fun and exciting experience for our students! We can't wait to see everyone showing their house spirit! 🐉
📢 Attention Foster Middle School Parents! Does your student walk to the Broughton Recreation Center after school? 👟 Here's a quick reminder from Mike Johnson, Coordinator at Broughton Rec Center: Please check on your student’s membership status! If your child’s membership has expired, a parent or guardian must visit the center in person to renew it. To make sure your student can continue enjoying the center without interruption, please drop by soon to update their account. 📍 Location: Broughton Recreation Center 📞 Questions? Give the center a call at (903)237-1276. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and connected!
🎉 What an incredible first day of school! Thank you families for helping us start the year off strong.
To keep our campus safe, focused, and running smoothly, here are a few quick reminders regarding dress code and dismissal:
👗 Dress Code & Safety Standards
Shorts & Skirts: Must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee all the way around (front, back, and sides).
The Dollar Bill Test: Turn a standard dollar bill horizontally against the top of the kneecap—if the hem touches or covers the top edge of the bill all around, it passes!
Why It Matters: Our top priority is your child’s safety, dignity, and comfort. Proper hemlines help protect students from unwanted attention so they can focus on learning.
Hoodies & Other Outerwear: Must be Lobo spirit wear, Foster spirit wear, or a solid color. Hoods and other headwear are not allowed to be worn inside the building.
See this link for more information on the campus dress code: https://canva.link/s4h8532n3s1g6t2
👋 Parent & Visitor Expectations
We love having families visit! Please remember to dress appropriately and presentably whenever entering the building to help set a positive example for our students.
🚗 Dismissal & Pick-Up Zones
6th Grade: Back of the school
7th Grade: Front of the school
8th Grade: Side of the school
Sibling Exception: Students with older siblings may go directly to their older sibling’s dismissal area so you can pick them up together!
Thank you for your partnership in making this a safe, successful year! ✨
We are nearly at the end of a fantastic first day of school! Please review the dismissal times and pickup locations for this afternoon:
Dismissal Times
* 3:50 PM: Neighborhood walkers
* 3:55 PM: All other students
Pickup Locations
* 6th Grade: Back of campus (Please approach from Birdsong)
* 7th Grade: Front of the school
* 8th Grade: Side of the school
Thank you for helping make today so amazing! See you soon.
🚨 First Day of School Reminders! 🚨
We can’t wait to welcome our Dragons back to campus tomorrow morning! Time to Master Your Craft and make this school year our best one yet! 🐲✨
To help make arrival and dismissal as smooth and safe as possible, please review these quick Do’s and Don’ts for Day 1:
✅ DO:
• Drop off between 7:30 - 8:00 AM (doors open at 7:30 AM).
• Follow dress code before heading out the door.
• Plan dismissal: Make sure your student knows how they’re getting home!
• Double-check supplies: Ensure lunch, water, and school items are in hand before leaving the car.
❌ DON'T:
• Get out of your vehicle at drop-off. Parents must stay inside the car—students enter only.
• Be late! Printed schedules are given out upon arrival.
• Bring personal devices out. Phones/devices must be OFF and in backpacks all day long.
Thank you for your help in making Day 1 a huge success! Let’s Master Your Craft and have an amazing school year! 🎒📚
We can’t wait to welcome our Dragons back to campus tomorrow morning! Time to Master Your Craft and make this school year our best one yet! 🐲✨
To help make arrival and dismissal as smooth and safe as possible, please review these quick Do’s and Don’ts for Day 1:
✅ DO:
• Drop off between 7:30 - 8:00 AM (doors open at 7:30 AM).
• Follow dress code before heading out the door.
• Plan dismissal: Make sure your student knows how they’re getting home!
• Double-check supplies: Ensure lunch, water, and school items are in hand before leaving the car.
❌ DON'T:
• Get out of your vehicle at drop-off. Parents must stay inside the car—students enter only.
• Be late! Printed schedules are given out upon arrival.
• Bring personal devices out. Phones/devices must be OFF and in backpacks all day long.
Thank you for your help in making Day 1 a huge success! Let’s Master Your Craft and have an amazing school year! 🎒📚
Join us TODAY at 11:00 AM for Pray Up the School at Foster Middle School!
Come stand together with our school community for prayer, unity, and change as we uplift our students and campus for the upcoming year.
⏰ Time: Today at 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Foster Middle School Library (1504 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Longview, TX)
🤝 Who: Open to all parents, staff, and community members!
Together we can make a difference. We'd love to see you there!
Welcome Families! 🐉
We can’t wait to kick off the school year on Monday! Here is everything you need to know for day one and beyond:
💻 Dragon Forge Presentation: Missed the event? Review dress code, routes, and schedule details here: https://canva.link/926eiw2altkfw4m
🚪 Monday Arrival: Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Drop-off is at the gym entrance.
📄 Schedule Pickup: Registered students get their schedules in the gym upon arrival (6th grade in the Small Gym; 7th & 8th grade in the Large Gym).
🏰 House Sorting (Aug. 21): For newcomers during the school day. (Returning house members remain in their current house).
🏫 Meet the Teacher (Aug. 27): Meet the teachers who will guide your students this year.
We are thrilled to partner with you this year as our students Master Their Craft!
We can’t wait to kick off the school year on Monday! Here is everything you need to know for day one and beyond:
💻 Dragon Forge Presentation: Missed the event? Review dress code, routes, and schedule details here: https://canva.link/926eiw2altkfw4m
🚪 Monday Arrival: Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Drop-off is at the gym entrance.
📄 Schedule Pickup: Registered students get their schedules in the gym upon arrival (6th grade in the Small Gym; 7th & 8th grade in the Large Gym).
🏰 House Sorting (Aug. 21): For newcomers during the school day. (Returning house members remain in their current house).
🏫 Meet the Teacher (Aug. 27): Meet the teachers who will guide your students this year.
We are thrilled to partner with you this year as our students Master Their Craft!
🔥 Get Ready to Forge a Great School Year! 🔥
Join us at Foster Middle School this Thursday at 5:30 PM for our Dragon Forge Family Kickoff! 🐉✨
Got questions about the upcoming school year? We’ve got answers! We’ll be addressing all of your burning questions regarding:
🗓️ Scheduling
👔 Dress Code
📊 Grading Expectations
⏰ Attendance
🤝 Discipline
🙋♀️ Parent Involvement Opportunities ...and more!
🛍️ PTO & Spirit Wear:
Our PTO will be on hand to get parents signed up for PTO Membership and to sell spirit wear! Be sure to grab your Green Out shirts, which will be available for purchase.
👕 Quick Dress Code Reminder:
The only hoodies allowed on campus are Foster and Lobo Spirit hoodies. (You can purchase one from PTO.)
Please remember that hoods are not allowed to be worn inside the building at any time.
We need our parents in order to make the magic happen this year. Mark your calendars and bring the whole family—we can’t wait to see you Thursday! 🐉♥️
#FosterMiddleSchool #DragonForge #FosterDragons #LoboPride #ParentInvolvement #BackToSchool Kickoff
🐉 Meet the Dragons: Foreign Languages 🐉
¡Hola, Dragons! 🇪🇸🌎
Our Foreign Languages team is helping students expand their world—one word, conversation, and cultural connection at a time!
With Spanish instruction across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, our teachers are building communication skills while introducing students to the rich cultures, traditions, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.
Learning another language isn’t just about speaking differently—it’s about seeing the world differently. Our Spanish teachers are helping Dragons become more confident communicators, more culturally aware learners, and more prepared for a connected world.
Three grade levels. One shared mission: helping our Dragons Master Their Craft! 🐉
Show our Foreign Languages team some love by dropping a 🐉 in the comments!
#MeetTheDragons #FMSStrong #MasterYourCraft #DragonPride #ForeignLanguages #Spanish
Welcome to Dragon Land! 🐉🔥
It’s almost time to fire up a new school year at Foster Middle School! For our students to truly master their craft and reach their full potential, we believe a strong, supportive connection between school and home is vital.
Together, we build FUTURE dragons! 🤝
We want everyone to come out, meet our team, and learn about the expectations for this exciting year. We have two important dates for you to mark on your calendars—please check the flyer attached for details on both!
👉 What questions do you have about the upcoming school year? Whether it’s about navigating class changes, arrival and dismissal, dress code, or how to get involved in clubs, drop them in the comments below 👇. We want to make sure we address them at our upcoming events!
#WeAreFoster #DragonForge #FosterDragons #HomeOfTheDragons #ParentPartnership #BackToSchool
🐉 Meet the Dragons: Fine Arts 🐉
Creativity, expression, and performance—our Fine Arts team is bringing the arts to life for our Dragons every day.
From visual arts to music and beyond, these educators provide students with opportunities to explore their talents, build confidence, and express themselves in meaningful ways. Whether on stage, in the classroom, or behind the scenes, our students are learning to create, collaborate, and shine.
🎶 Orchestra is also part of our Fine Arts program, led by Mr. Lee, giving even more students the opportunity to grow through music.
Our Fine Arts team is helping Dragons find their voice and master their craft.
Show them some love by dropping a 🐉 in the comments!
#MeetTheDragons #FMSStrong #MasterYourCraft #DragonPride #FineArts
🐉 Meet the Dragons: Girls Athletics 🐉
Building strength, confidence, and teamwork—our Girls Athletics coaches are empowering Dragons to compete, lead, and grow both on and off the field.
Through dedication, discipline, and a commitment to excellence, these coaches are helping student-athletes push their limits, support one another, and represent Dragon pride in everything they do.
They’re not just developing athletes—they’re building leaders who are ready to master their craft.
Help us celebrate our Girls Athletics coaches by dropping a 🐉 in the comments!
#MeetTheDragons #FMSStrong #MasterYourCraft #DragonPride #GirlsAthletics
🐉 Show Your Dragon Pride!♥️
Friendly reminder to support Foster Middle School PTO and gear up for the new school year!
⏰ YARD SIGN DEADLINE: If you want your personalized yard sign displayed in time for the first day of school, you must get your order in by end of day on Sunday, August 9th!
📲 ORDER UPDATE: If you’ve already ordered, some yard signs are ready! Watch your phone for a text message coming TODAY with pickup details. ♥️
Here’s how you can support FMS:
1️⃣ Personalized Yard Signs – Celebrate your Foster Dragon!
2️⃣ Spirit Wear – Grab your T-shirts, dry-fit tees, and hoodies!
3️⃣ Join the PTO ($10) – Help us reach 100% participation!
🎟️ BONUS: Students whose parent/guardian joins PTO will receive a school-appropriate Jean Pass (redeemable Sept. 23rd)!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or order online here:
👉 https://lisdyardsigns26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Together, we make a difference! FMS: Success and Nothing Less! 🐉✨
The power is on and we're back home!!! Come on, come on!
Let's get ready for another amazing year!
🐉 Meet the Dragons: 7th Grade Social Studies (Texas History) 🐉
Deep in the heart of Texas—our 7th Grade Social Studies team is bringing Texas History to life for our Dragons.
From early settlement to statehood and beyond, students will explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped our great state. Through critical thinking and meaningful discussions, they’ll begin to understand how history connects to their lives today.
This team is helping students take pride in where they come from while continuing to master their craft.
Give our 7th Grade Social Studies team a 🐉 in the comments!
#MeetTheDragons #FMSStrong #MasterYourCraft #DragonPride #7thGradeSocialStudies #TexasHistory
You’re going to need to zoom in for this one... 🔎👀
Don't let this deadline slip through your fingers: Student registration must be complete by Friday, August 7.
Head over to Qmlativ to double-check your child's status today so they're good to go! 🎒✨
🗒️Schedules will be handed out on the first day of school!
📲 Drop a 👍 once your registration is complete, or contact the front office if you run into any hiccups! (We are still currently housed at FPMS until our power is restored.)
🐉 Meet the Dragons: 6th Grade Social Studies (World Cultures) 🐉
Exploring the world and the cultures that shape it—our 6th Grade Social Studies team is guiding Dragons through the study of World Cultures.
Students will discover traditions, geography, and ways of life from across the globe while building an understanding of how people live, interact, and connect.
Through exploration and discussion, these educators are helping students grow in awareness, curiosity, and respect for the world around them as they begin to master their craft.
Show our 6th Grade Social Studies team some love—drop a 🐉 in the comments!
#MeetTheDragons #FMSStrong #MasterYourCraft #DragonPride #6thGradeSocialStudies #WorldCultures
📱 NO PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. NO DISTRACTIONS. 🚫
Dragon Nation, as we gear up for the new school year, please remember that under Texas House Bill 1481, ALL personal communication devices must be OFF and AWAY for the ENTIRE school day. 🚫
This includes:
• Cell phones
• iPads & tablets
• Headphones, AirPods & earbuds
• Smart glasses
•Smart Watches
🔒 Campus Rule: Devices must stay stored in backpacks, not in pockets or anywhere on your person. Visible or active devices will be confiscated per district policy.
Let's keep our focus on learning and be Dragon Proud!
