|
The 8th grade athletes of Frank Seale Middle school were treated to an exciting assembly on June 1st. The Mavs man came to perform for them and a motivational speaker talked to the student athletes about their transition from middle school to high school. He also spoke on the leadership skills that athletics will give them to succeed in life. The athletes took pictures and received autographs from the Mavs man. We were very excited about this day as our 8th graders move on to become VERY successful high school student-athletes. |
|
 |
The FSMS Chess tournament was a huge success. 1st place went to Trey Klotz, 2nd place - Elli Keener and 3rd place - Ray Marshall. A great time was had by all. |
|
 |
FSMS 8th Graders enjoy their last field day as Middle Schoolers! |
|
 |
FSMS Chess club visited the Midlothian Senior center on Monday, May 17th. A great time was had by all. The seniors can't wait until the Chess club's next visit. |
|
 |
Saturday, May 8th at FSMS the Stage Production students gathered for an awards banquet to celebrate the work accomplished this year. Awards were given for best actor and actress in a each production as well as supporting role awards and crew awards. The students voted Rikki-Tikki-Tavi as their Best Show 2009-2010. Students and parents ate dinner, enjoyed cake, and danced the night away after the awards. |
|
 |
FSMS Cub Reporters and Stage Production students hosted breakfast for the teachers Thursday morning for Teacher Appreciation week. Thanks to parents and students for a wonderful meal! |
|
 |
FSMS Cheerleaders host Teacher appreciation breakfast. |
|
 |
Students enjoyed the FSMS art displayed at the annual Midlothian Showcase "Working on the Work" 2010. |
|
 |
The Community Problem Solvers traveled to Austin the weekend of April 16-18 to receive their State At-Large Champion Award and Medals as well as participate in a MOCK judging atmosphere to prepare them for the International Future Problem Solving Competition they will compete in June 9-13, 2010 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. They are required to create a table display that visualizes their project, Project C.A.$.H. which stands for Creating And instilling $uccessful money Habits.
Students, Will Stewart (6), Yoselin Reynaga (6), and Aaron Davis (6) qualified to compete in the Texas Future Problem Solvers State Bowl in Austin April 16-18, 2010. These students competed against over 400 teams in Texas and qualified in the top 58 in order to make it to the Bowl and compete there. |
|
 |
On the 11th anniversary of the horrible events that took place at Littleton, Colorado at Columbine High School Communities In Schools at Frank Seale hosted a campus-wide bullying assembly for its 7th and 8th graders. The group brought in Kyle Embry and his team Youth Alive of North Texas to present.
During the 8th grade Bullying/Choices assembly teacher volunteers were called down for a dance contest. Mr. Kirby (aka Jeff) and Mrs. Whitaker graciously accepted the invitation showing FSMS students that FSMS teachers really do care. Video |
|
 |
FSMS National Jr. Honor Society members spent a Saturday morning cleaning up George Hopper helping to Keep Midlothian Beautiful. Members of FSMS NJHS still have two trash pick up dates left to earn their community service hours and help their community stay clean. |
|
 |
FSMS students enjoy "Perfect attendance" Bingo. |
|
|
Mrs. Hopkin's 6th Grade Science classes at FSMS made water cycle columns for observation of the stages of the water cycle |
|
 |
FSMS 7th Grade Science classes did an internal and an external examination of the frog. On the external they looked at the tympanum, nictitating membrane, skin, forelegs, and hind legs. They also explored the internal organs of the frog and identified all the major organs, measured them, and cut them out. |
|
 |
Mr. Oswalt and Ms. Jackson's FSMS 6th grade Social Studies students worked on their geography and history skills by doing a geocaching activity using the GPS units. Students found puzzle pieces of ancient Greece achievements and then put them all together in one giant puzzle. |
|
 |
Congratulations to the winning 2009-2010 FSMS 6th Grade Bluebonnet Book Bowl team which beat WGMS's team in a sudden-death play-off!!
This team exhibited extraordinary teamwork in their winning effort, something for which they should be very proud! The trophy is proudly displayed in the FSMS front library window!
The winning team members are (clockwise from bottom left to right):
Yoselin Reynaga, Hannah Yarbrough, Niki Hall, Hudson Payne, Maggie Tullius, Benjamin Adkins, and Kayla Johansen!! |
|
 |
The Bluebonnet Book Bowl Competition is this Friday, March 6, 2010. FSMS competes against WGMS at 9:30 a.m. at the MHS auditorium. Pictured are the FSMS 6th grade Bluebonnet Book Bowl team for 2010.
From left to right: Hudson P., Yoselin R., Maggie T., Benjamin A., Hannah Y., Kayla J., Niki H. |
|
 |
Healthy Food Choices at Frank Seale
Art Contest: Still Life of Foods
“GO”, Slow, WHOA!
The overall message is that a healthy diet consists of more GO foods than SLOW foods and more SLOW foods than WHOA foods.
Go: 1% Milk, Slow: 2% Milk, Whoa: Milkshake
Midlothian ISD is using the CATCH program in the Elementary and Middle Schools to successfully implement and maintain Coordinated Approach To Child Health.
Students in art class studied famous Impressionist painters and their Still Life’s with food.
Students created a still life with food and they labeled them with Go, Slow and Whoa foods.
Jennifer Davis in charge of FSMS Food Services Café judged the artwork for awards. The art is on display at school by the entrance to the Café. |
|
 |
8th Grade FSMS Students in Ms. Marcum's and Mrs. Surplus's classes conduct WWII research in the library after reading the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank." Other students from their classes learn about creating a WWII "documentary" from the information obtained during research. |
|
 |
FSMS Host 7th & 8th Grade Academic UIL competition -
FSMS 7th grade Academic UIL team finished 2nd by 1 point to Collins MS from Corsicana. FSMS 7th was down by a lot early, but came roaring back in the final 8 events to take the lead, only to fall 177 to 176 points. What a great effort by our 7th grade students. They represented FSMS in a great manner both in competition and sportsmanship.
The 8th grade UIL Academic team also finished 2nd to Walnut Grove. They competed very well and were in the lead most of the day, only to have Walnut Grove come from behind at the end. We are very proud of our 8th grade students that competed so well. |
|
 |
Congratulations to Liam Wofford, a Frank Seale 6th grader, who won 2nd place in the Ellis County Spelling Bee. We are proud to see one of our Cubs make this great accomplishment. |
|
 |
The FSMS 8th grade cubs B team played a basketball tournament in Kennedale. The cubs lost their first game but then won the remaining games to win the consolation bracket. All the boys played really good. Go Cubs! |
|
 |
Mackenzie Hunt is an 8th grader at Frank Seale Middle School. She is actively involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FCA and stage production. Girls Coordinator, Jaime Clark, states, “Mackenzie is a very hard worker and one of the top athletes in our 8th grade class. She is a great leader and has an awesome attitude.” The entire FSMS girls’ coaching staff respects and admires how hard Mackenzie works everyday.
Tanner Foy is currently playing on the 7thgrade “A” basketball team for the Frank Seale Middle School Cubs. He plays hard every minute he is on the floor, and works very hard in practice. Head Coach, Ryan Cavazos says, “Tanner leads by example.” He is a great asset both on the court and in the classroom for the Cubs. |
|
 |
Mrs. Crocker's 7th Language class at FSMS collected books for Story Time on the Front Lines.
This USO program ships children's book to military bases. Service men and women
may take a book, are recorded reading it, then the book and DVD are sent
home to their children.
138 books were collected for this service project. |
|
 |
Mrs. Guerrero's 4th period Language Arts class did a demonstration about a news article they read in preparing for their novel Number the Stars. The article was about a Jewish family that dug a trench beneath the baseboards of a house (measurements 5 feet in width, 7 in length, 20 inches in height). A family of 9 stayed in this trenc h for 2 1/2 years so that they could hide from the Nazis Soldiers. Never stood up or saw the light of day for the whole 2 1/2 years. It was an "eye-opener" for her students. |
|
 |
FSMS Art students are studying the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and creating in his style of abstract cubism. |
|
 |
The FSMS 8th grade boys basketball "A" team finished 2nd last weekend (Jan. 15 & 16th) in the Kennedale Tournament. Jacob Swiney hit a 3 point shot at the buzzer to beat Kennedale by 1 point in the first game. They played a great game as a team to beat Forte by double digits in the second game. Although we fell short against Bush in the championship game, FSMS played hard and we continue to get better! |
|
 |
Frank Seale Athletes of the Month:
Lexie Petty is a 7th grader at Frank Seale Middle School. She is actively involved in Volleyball, Basketball and Track for the Lady Cubs teams. She is also in FCA, drama, UIL, and her church youth group. Girls Coordinator, Jaime Clark, describes Lexie as,“Both a leader on and off the court. She is an awesome example of what we want all Lady Cub athletes to be!” FSMS is so proud to have Lexie Petty in their program.
Jacob Swiney is an 8th grader at Frank Seale Middle School. He participated for the Cubs in Cross Country and is currently leading the way on the basketball court. He has had a really good start so far, currently scoring an average of 12 points per game. Jacob is also playing really hard on the defensive end of the court. Head Coach, Ryan Cavazos, describes Jacob as, “A tremendous leader who works hard everyday in practice.” |
|
 |
During the month of December, a group of Squad Leaders from FSMS and WGMS went to perform with the Danceline Elite Team at Sea World in San Antonio, TX. They were chosen over the summer when they competed at Showmaker's Dance Camp and received the highest individual ribbon of All Star Dancers. While in San Antonio, they had an opportunity to tour the Alamo and received a special recognition luncheon in the Tower of the Americas. This group included (WGMS) Heather Anderson, Camille Funk, Emily Larsen, Lauren McCollum, Molly Whitworth, (FSMS) Stephanie Hampton, and Nina Pancorvo. Congratulations, ladies! |
|
 |
We traveled to Miller Elem., Longbranch Elem. and J.R.Irvin Elem. Yesterday we taught the students basic money vocabulary terms as well as the history of money and banking.
The Community Problem Solvers have created a series of economic lessons to educate the 3rd graders of MISD on how to be money smart and how to save for their future. They will visit the remaining 3 elementary school the first week in January. The things they will be teaching are "How Can I Earn Money As A 3rd Grader?", "Being Organized, Managing A Budget And Setting Goals", How To Open A Savings Account", "Savings vs. Spending and How To Spend Money Wisely" and "Wants vs. Needs and How To Make Your Money Grow". These lessons will be taught by video lessons sent to the teachers as well as Skyping with the classes each month.
We have created some fun characters to help us teach:
Bill E. Cash, Penny (She's #1), Nick the Nickel, George the Quarter, Diamond the Dime, "Fifty-Cent" and Mr. Moneybags the Banker. |
|
 |
FSMS band students performed their Holiday Concert for parents and peers last night. Beginner, Symphonic and Honor Bands all played beautifully and put the crowd in the Christmas spirit! Even Scrooge (played by Assistant Principal, Coy Tipton) made an appearance to narrate along with Mr. Terry Maxwell and the Honor Band. Thank you to the students, Band Directors Dallas Hodge and Terry Maxwell for an entertaining evening. |
|
 |
The following students were selected to be Athlete of the Month in the December Issue of the "Together We Can!" Newsletter. Please help us congratulate these student-athletes:
Megan Johnson is a member of the 8th grade volleyball, basketball, and track teams at Frank Seale Middle School. She is also a member of the band, national junior honor society, student council and FCA. She is a very hard worker and leader for the athletes of Lady Cub sports. FSMS Girls Coordinator, Coach Jaime Clark, expresses, “We are very proud to have Megan Johnson in or girls program here at Frank Seale Middle School.
Brandon Bynum is an 8th grader at Frank Seale Middle School. He ran cross country for the Cubs and placed tenth at the district meet. Brandon is an excellent student and a joy to coach. Coach Ryan Cavazos says, “Brandon never complains and always does what is asked of him. Brandon is a pleasure to coach because you do not have to worry about his classroom performance. You always know that Brandon is going to handle his business and make you proud to say that you are his coach.” |
|
 |
FSMS Students in Mrs. Penny-Lowe's first period Theater Arts class were able to enjoy the snow after correctly answering a review question for an upcoming Theater History test. |
|
 |
FSMS 7th grade students in Ms. Schaben's science classes investigated the principles of physics to aide in the creation of a working model of a rollercoaster. |
|
 |
Professional story-teller, Shelly Tucker, entertained and captivated 7th grade reading/language arts students and speech/theater students with many types of tales from Texas and other places throughout the U.S. in the FSMS library on Thursday, Nov. 12th. |
|
 |
FSMS 2009 Veterans Day Art Contest
- 8th grade Best of Show Madison Baker
- 7th grade Best of Show Kiley Martin
- 6th grade Best of Show Omar Lichtenberger |
|
|
FSMS staff and students get into the spirit of Red Ribbon Week costume day to "Scare away drugs!". |
|
 |
The 7th grade students in Ms. Schaben's science classes at FSMS experimented with chemical and physical changes. They mixed batter to show a physical change and cooked the pancakes to show a chemical change. The students had a great time experimenting with changes in matter. |
|
 |
The 7th grade science classes are learning about the periodic table of elements. Each student paired up with a partner and picked an element. They were to investigate their element and create a posterboard and report to help others learn about their element. They found out that elements are in everything. The students were surprised to learn just how many practical uses their element had. They also learned how to draw an atom of their element and that is included on the square. We then put all the squares together and created a large version of the periodic table. |
|
 |
FSMS students enjoyed time at Alley Cats as a fundraiser reward party! A great time was had by all. Go Cubs!! |
|
 |
Recently, Mrs. McDaniel and some team members of the Community Problem Solving Team were awarded the opportunity to attend the Miley Cyrus concert in Dallas. They were given this opportunity by an organization called YSA (Youth Service America) because they earned a grant for their community service. Miley Cyrus has teamed up with YSA to promote youth doing community service in their towns. They got to meet Miley Cyrus backstage and had the opportunity to talk with her and tell about their service, both past and present! Visit www.geturgoodon.org to learn more about this service campaign and how you can "Get UR Good On!" in Midlothian! |
|
 |
The FSMS GCS staff got into the spirit during homecoming week by dressing up for "decade day". Go Cubs! |
|
|
FSMS Choirs had their Fall Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 6th in the FSMS Cafe. 6th Grade Choir, 7th & 8th Grade Men's Ensemble, and 7th and 8th Grade Varsity Women all performed their own pieces as well combining for an arrangement of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Click here for more information about the choir. Thanks to Cora Allen of the FSMS Yearbook Staff for these photos! We hope to see you all at our Winter Concert: Wedesday, December 16th @ 7:00pm in the Midlothian High School Auditorium. |
|
 |
Los Dias De Los Muertos ( Days of the Dead) - An annual fiesta of the Days of the Dead in Mexico, celebrated November 1st and 2nd. It is a joyful time of remembrance, reunion, and feasting, as families gather together to honor their loved ones who have died. FSMS students in Ms. White's Art classes honored someone that has died by painting them in calavera style. Please enjoy our art that will be on display October 7th thru November 13 at Frank Seale Middle School. |
|
 |
The FSMS GCS staff got into the spirit during homecoming week by dressing up for "decade day". Go Cubs! |
|
 |
FSMS athletes Jimmy Fouse and Raegan Hydes were recently honored by Athletic Director Keasler as Middle School athletes of the month for their outstanding efforts in football and volleyball. Congratulations Jimmy & Reagan. FSMS is proud of you! Go Cubs!! |
|
 |
Mrs. Chastain's and Mrs. Witherspoon's 7th grade Social Studies classes are working on a technology geography project. Students travel Texas online researching the four natural regions. Their journey is then recorded in the form of a digital power point scrapbook complete with a map of their trip via google maps. Students gain a greater understanding of the geography of Texas, learn of our cultural diversity while gain technology skills! |
|
 |
The chess club has begun at FSMS and it currently has 32 members and growing. Headed by Gary Oswalt, he has organized the group, purchased enough chess boards, and presents a new strategy each week for the members to incorporate into their game. The students meet each Thursday afternoon from 3:45-4:45. Snacks and the new strategy are presented the first 15 minutes and then students play matches for the remaining time. Mr. Oswalt is helped by Amanda Hamilton and Ann Witherspoon. |
|
 |
FSMS' 7th Grade Social Studies teacher Ann Witherspoon received an educational grant totaling $1,000 from www.jamstudio.com. Students have an All-Acess Pass to Jam Studio which includes a virtual band library and allows members to experiment with music and write their first songs. This program allows students to create and download their own mp3 song files. Students are creating song files to embed into their digital scrapbooks of their tour of Texas to enhance the mood or feeling of their trip. Students have created some really unique, original songs to go with their trips and really have enjoyed sharing their songs with their classmates. They will have access to this web site for the current school year. |
|
 |
The Frank Seale Lady Cub 7th grade A team did a great job this past weekend in the Volleyball Tournament here at FSMS. The girls placed 3rd in the tournament. We are so proud of the way they played! We had some great serving by Savannah Adams and Lexi Petty. |
|
 |
FSMS Ring of Honor Induction
Frank Seale Middle School is proud to announce the induction of the sixth honoree into the FSMS Ring of Honor held last Sunday, September 6th. The 2009 inductee is Shirley Hedrick. An intimate group of friends and former employees gathered to help celebrate this special ceremony. Her two sons, David and Daniel, along with their families, accompanied Mrs. Hedrick. Also in attendance was Shirley’s special granddaughter Amanda.
Mrs. Hedrick served as nurse at the middle school for over sixteen years. She retired from that position in 1990. “Shirley was the only nurse in the district and she traveled from campus to campus taking care of the students in the district”, says former principal Frank Seale. Mr. Randall Hill, a former principal and teacher in Midlothian, echoed Mr. Seales’ sentiments. As a nurse for the school district, Shirley touched hundreds of lives and she put many of students at ease when they came to see her.
The Frank Seale Ring of Honor was created in the fall of 2003 and its first induction was held in September of 2004. |
|
 |
FSMS 7th grade Science classes experimented with different types of sodas and mentos. Because most students were familiar with the diet coke and mentos phenomenon,they conducted an experiment to investigate if other sodas would work with mentos as well. The steps of the scientific method were followed to complete the experiment. |
|
 |
FSMS 7th Science classes learned about the 3 basic types of models: Physical, Computer and Idea. They worked in groups to create each type of model. |
|
 |
Members of FSMS Stage Production class "Pinked Out" on September the 11th in support of the breast cancer cause. |
|
 |
FSMS Stage Production Class elects officers for the upcoming school year. They are...
President - Conner Hawkins, Vice President - Lauren Carr, Secretary - Alex Frengler, Treasurer - Zach Stagner, Sergeant-At-Arms - Mackenzie Hunt. The Stage Production class will be involved in a fall production of "The Little Mermaid", UIL One Act Play "A Midsummer's Night Dream, and a spring production of "West of Pecos". Stage Production students will also be working towards earning Junior Thespian Society points to gain entry into this organization. Their sponsor is Mrs. Amy Penny-Lowe. |
|
 |
FSMS students enjoyed the 1st FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting of the year. What a GREAT turn out during FCA today. 35 young ladies attended along with 9 adults. Each person enjoyed prayer, a devotional, fun, food, and fellowship. Everyone was challenged to be the light; STANDING UP AND OUT for CHRIST at ALL times with emphasis on Romans 12:2...
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will".
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
2010 - Property of the Midlothian Independent School District.