Flat Rock Middle School

Weekly News for Parents/Guardians from Your Flat Rock Admin Team

May 19, 2023

Athletics

Fall Sports Information Hub

Please review the Fall Sports Information Hub if your child intends to play sports for Flat Rock during the 2023-24 school year, especially during the fall season.  If you n eed to contact a coach, please click here for the coach’s contact information.

Summer Camps

• Ray Ford Football Camp
• EHHS Baseball Camp
• Eastside Wrestling

Athletic Registration

As in years past, all student-athletes must register to participate.  This year Henderson County Public School will introduce a new registration platform that will replace Family ID.  This information will be delivered through this web page, email, TeamReach, the coaching staff, and calls home.

East Henderson High School Athletics

• EHHS Volleyball will visit FRMS on May 23, 2023, @ 8:15 to talk to rising 9th-grade girls interested in playing volleyball.
• EHHS Volleyball will visit FRMS on May 25, 2023, @ 8:15 am to talk to rising 9th-grade boys interested in playing soccer.

End-of-Grade Testing

Students will take their End of Grade Tests on the following dates:

• Friday, May 26th:  8th Grade Science
• Wednesday, May 31st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, June 1st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading

We need parents to help during EOGs on May 31st and June 1st this year.  We need hallway monitors, proctors, and parents to cover teachers once the testing sessions have ended.  If you are available and able to help, please join our Eagle Outlook TeamReach to sign up.  You can also email or call Ms. Amber Brown to sign up.

End-of-Year Celebrations

• Our 8th Grade Picnic will be Friday, June 2nd at Jackson Park.
• This year, we will have celebrations for each grade level to recognize students for their hard work this year.  Parents are invited to attend our 6th and 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebrations and our 8th Grade Awards Celebration.  We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
  • 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Tuesday, June 6th, 8:30-9:30
  • 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Wednesday, June 7th, 8:30-9:30
  • 8th Grade Awards Celebration and Reception:  Thursday, June 8th, 8:30-9:30
• Field day will happen for each grade in the afternoon after the Honor Roll and Awards Celebrations.
  • 6th Grade Field Day:  Tuesday, June 6th, afternoon
  • 7th Grade Field Day:  Wednesday, June 7th, afternoon
  • 8th Grade Field Day:  Thursday, June 8th, afternoon

Summer Learning

Summer Learning will occur in June (specific dates are on students’ invitations).  Students must have received an invitation to Summer Learning to attend.  Please check with your student if they received an invitation.  Please complete the invitation and return it to the school immediately.  Invitations are due by May 26th at the very latest.

Important Dates for Next School Year

• Welcome to The Rock Night
  • Thursday, August 10th, 5:00-7:00
  • All 6th-8th students and their families are invited to pick up students’ class schedules, find their classes, meet their teachers, pick up bus information, and much more!
• Eagle Pride Night
  • Tuesday, August 29th, 5:30-7:00
  • Families can come to see the great things happening in our classrooms! Students will walk through their schedules with their families.

Now Hiring Bus Drivers!

Our shortage of Bus Drivers continues to be a concern here at Flat Rock.  Driving a bus is a great way to make some extra cash!  There are monthly bonuses for driving a certain number of routes and for drivers with perfect attendance.  We rarely have discipline issues on our buses, and our staff and students work hard to treat our bus drivers like kings and queens!  If you already have a CDL license, becoming a driver is fairly simple.  If you want to obtain a CDL license, the school district will provide the training and reimburse any costs after you drive for the school.  If you or someone you know is interested in driving a school bus, please email or call Dane Lancaster.

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are helping to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Upcoming Important Dates

• May 19th:  Spring Chorus Concert, HHS Auditorium, 6:00-7:30
• May 23rd:  Spring Orchestra Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:30-8:00
• May 29th:  Memorial Day, No School
• June 2nd:  8th Grade Picnic
• June 6th:  6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 6th Grade Field Day
• June 7th:  7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 7th Grade Field Day
• June 8th: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8th Grade Field Day
• June 9th:  Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at Noon
• August 3rd and 4th:  8:00-12:00  6th Grade Flat Rock Academy (Orientation)
• August 10th:  5:00-7:00  Welcome to The Rock Night
• August 29th:  5:30-7:00 Eagle Pride Night

 

April 28, 2023

Sports This Week

• Monday, May 1st:
  • Baseball at Brevard, 4:30
  • Soccer at Brevard, 4:30
  • Softball at Brevard, 4:30
  • Golf at Springdale, 4:00
• Wednesday, May 3rd:
  • Golf at Cummings Cove, 4:00
• Thursday, May 4th:
  • Baseball, Soccer, Softball (To Be Determined)

Free Sports Physicals Event

On May 8th, Flat Rock and East Henderson High School will host a free sports physical event.  Any rising 6-12 grade student may have a physical that can be used for all school sports during the 2023-24 school year!  Flat Rock will bus our students to EHHS; parents can pick them up no later than 4:30 pm.  If you want your child to have a physical but cannot pick them up at EHHS, please email Dane Lancaster.

Fall Sports Information Hub

Please review the Fall Sports Information Hub if your child intends to play sports for Flat Rock during the 2023-24 school year, especially during the fall season.

Ready for the Rock Family Night

If you have a Rising 6th grader in your family, we hope you and your family will join us Monday, May 1st, from 5:30-7:00 for our Ready for the Rock Family Night!  Meet the principals, sign up for band or orchestra, meet the 6th grade teachers, tour the school, grab dinner from the food truck, visit our book fair, and lots more fun!

Spring Sports Spirit Week

Next week we will have a Spring Spirit Week to celebrate the spring sports athletes. Each day will have a dress up theme day. Dress code rules will still apply.

• Monday, May 1st:  PJ Day
  • Come dressed in your favorite pajamas.
• Tuesday, May 2nd:  Hat and Bright Colors Day
  • Wear a fun hat and bright colors to celebrate spring.
• Wednesday, May 3rd:  Sportswear Day
  • Dress up with your favorite team shirts.
• Thursday, May 4th:  Twin Day
  • Find a friend or teacher and dress up as twins for the day.
• Friday, May 5th:  Eagle Spirit Day
  • Dress up in your Eagle gear or wear green, black or white.

Students will also be having a Pep Rally Friday morning in the gym to celebrate our Spring sports athletes.

Spring Book Fair

The Book Fair will be here at The Rock May 1st-5th in our library.  Click here for more information about our Spring Book Fair, and to set up an e-wallet for your student:

Book Fair and E-Wallet

Special Olympics

Our Special Needs students will be participating in this year’s Special Olympics on Friday, May 5th at 9:00 am at East Henderson High School.  We are proud of these students and all that they accomplish.

End of Grade Testing

Students will take their End of Grade Tests on the following dates:

• Friday, May 26th:  8th Grade Science
• Wednesday, May 31st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, June 1st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading

We are in need of parents to help during EOGs this year.  We need hallway monitors, proctors, and parents to cover teachers once the testing sessions have ended.  If you are available and able to help, please join our Eagle Outlook TeamReach to sign up.  You can also email or call Ms. Amber Brown to sign up.

End of Year Celebrations

• Our 8th Grade Picnic will be Friday, June 2nd at Jackson Park.
• This year, we will have celebrations for each grade level to recognize students for their hard work this year.  Parents are invited to attend our 6th and 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebrations and our 8th Grade Awards Celebration.  We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
  • 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Tuesday, June 6th, 8:30-9:30
  • 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Wednesday, June 7th, 8:30-9:30
  • 8th Grade Awards Celebration and Reception:  Thursday, June 8th, 8:30-9:30
• Field day will happen for each grade in the afternoon after the Honor Roll and Awards Celebrations.6th Grade Field Day:
  • Tuesday, June 6th, afternoon
  • 7th Grade Field Day:  Wednesday, June 7th, afternoon
  • 8th Grade Field Day:  Thursday, June 8th, afternoon

Now Hiring Bus Drivers!

Our shortage of Bus Drivers continues to be a concern here at Flat Rock.  Driving a bus is a great way to make some extra cash!  There are monthly bonuses for driving a certain number of routes, and for drivers who have perfect attendance.  We very rarely have discipline issues on our buses, and our staff and students work hard to treat our bus drivers like kings and queens!  If you already have a CDL license, the process for becoming a driver is fairly simple.  If you would like to obtain a CDL license, the school district will provide the training and will reimburse any costs to you after you drive for the school.  If you or someone you know is interested in driving a school bus, please email or call Dane Lancaster.

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are helping to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Upcoming Important Dates

• May 1st:  Ready for the Rock Family Night
• May 1st-19th: End of Year iReady Diagnostic Window
• May 1st-5th:  Spring Book Fair
• May 5th:  School Lunch Hero Day, Special Olympics
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 12th:  8th Grade Dance, 6:00-8:00
• May 9th:  Midterms
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip
• May 16th:  Spring Chorus Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-7:30
• May 18th:  Spring Band Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-7:30
• May 23rd:  Spring Orchestra Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-8:00
• May 29th:  Memorial Day, No School
• June 2nd:  8th Grade Picnic
• June 6th:  6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 6th Grade Field Day
• June 7th:  7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 7th Grade Field Day
• June 8th: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8th Grade Field Day
• June 9th:  Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at Noon
• August 3rd and 4th:  8:00-12:00  6th Grade Flat Rock Academy (Orientation)

 

 

 

April 21, 2023

Sports This Week

Monday, April 24th

• Baseball vs. Apple Valley @ Home, 4:30
• Soccer vs. Apple Valley @ Home, 4:30
• Softball vs. Apple Valley @ Home, 4:30

Tuesday, April 25th

• Track at North Henderson, 4:00

Wednesday, April 26th

• Golf @ Orchard Trace, 4:00

Thursday, April 27th

• Baseball at Brevard, 4:30
• Soccer at Brevard, 4:30
• Softball at Brevard, 4:30

Free Sports Physicals Event

On May 8th, Flat Rock and East Henderson High School will host a free sports physical event.  Any rising 6-12 grade student may have a physical that can be used for all school sports during the 2023-24 school year!  Flat Rock will bus our students to EHHS; parents can pick them up no later than 4:30 pm.  If you want your child to have a physical but cannot pick them up at EHHS, please email Dane Lancaster.

Fall Sports Information Hub

Please review the Fall Sports Information Hub if your child intends to play sports for Flat Rock during the 2023-24 school year, especially during the fall season.

Ready for the Rock Family Night

On May 1st, from 5:30-7:00, we will have our Ready for the Rock Family Night for our Rising 6th graders and their families.  If you are a parent of a rising 6th grader, please plan to attend.  It’s going to be awesome!

Spring Book Fair

The Book Fair will be here at The Rock May 1st-5th in our library.  Click here for more information about our Spring Book Fair!

Special Olympics

Our Special Needs students will be participating in this year’s Special Olympics on Friday, May 5th at 9:00 am at East Henderson High School.  We are proud of these students and all that they accomplish.

Buses

Thank you to all parents of students who ride our buses.  We have had many drivers from both Flat Rock and East Henderson who have had medical issues.  That, paired with buses already being short staffed, has resulted in buses not being able to run sometimes.  Please know that we try to avoid parking a bus in any way that we can, and we send out calls and texts as soon as we know a bus will need to be parked for a route.  Overwhelmingly, our parents have been very supportive when this has happened, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

End of Grade Tests

Students will take their End of Grade Tests on the following dates:

• Friday, May 26th:  8th Grade Science
• Wednesday, May 31st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, June 1st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading

We are in need of parents to help during EOGs this year.  We need hallway monitors, proctors, and parents to cover teachers once the testing sessions have ended.  If you are available and able to help, please join our Eagle Outlook TeamReach to sign up.  You can also email or call Ms. Amber Brown to sign up.

End of Year Celebrations

• Our 8th Grade Picnic will be Friday, June 2nd at Jackson Park.
• This year, we will have celebrations for each grade level to recognize students for their hard work this year.  Parents are invited to attend our 6th and 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebrations and our 8th Grade Awards Celebration.  We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
  • 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Tuesday, June 6th, 8:30-9:30
  • 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration and Reception:  Wednesday, June 7th, 8:30-9:30
  • 8th Grade Awards Celebration and Reception:  Thursday, June 8th, 8:30-9:30
• Field day will happen for each grade in the afternoon after the Honor Roll and Awards Celebrations.
  • 6th Grade Field Day:  Tuesday, June 6th, afternoon
  • 7th Grade Field Day:  Wednesday, June 7th, afternoon
  • 8th Grade Field Day:  Thursday, June 8th, afternoon

School Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year

We wanted to share out our calendar for the upcoming school to help parents be prepared.  This school calendar has been approved by our Board of Education for the 2023-2034 School Year.

HCPS 2023-2024 Traditional School Calendar

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are helping to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Upcoming Important Dates

• May 1st:  Ready for the Rock Family Night
• May 1st-19th: End of Year iReady Diagnostic Window
• May 1st-5th:  Spring Book Fair
• May 5th:  School Lunch Hero Day, Special Olympics
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 9th:  Midterms
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip
• May 16th:  Spring Chorus Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-7:30
• May 18th:  Spring Band Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-7:30
• May 23rd:  Spring Orchestra Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00-8:00
• May 29th:  Memorial Day, No School
• June 2nd:  8th Grade Picnic
• June 6th:  6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 6th Grade Field Day
• June 7th:  7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 7th Grade Field Day
• June 8th: 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8th Grade Field Day
• June 9th:  Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at Noon
• August 3rd and 4th:  8:00-12:00  6th Grade Flat Rock Academy (Orientation)

 

 

April 14, 2023

Sports This Week

• Monday, April 17, 2023:
  • Baseball @ Hendersonville (Green Meadows) – 4:30 pm
  • Soccer @ Hendersonville High School – 4:30 pm
  • Softball @ Hendersonville Middle School – 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 18, 2023:
  • Track @ EHHS – 4:30 pm
  • Soccer @ AVMS – 4:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 19, 2023:
  • Baseball vs. Brevard – 4:30 pm
  • Soccer @ vs. Brevard – 4:30 pm
  • Softball @ vs. Brevard – 4:30 pm
• Thursday, April 20, 2023:  Golf @ Orchard Trace

Free Sports Physicals Event

On May 8th, Flat Rock and East Henderson High School will host a free sports physical event.  Any rising 6-12 grade student may have a physical that can be used for all school sports during the 2023-24 school year!  Flat Rock will bus our students to EHHS; parents can pick them up no later than 4:30 pm.  If you want your child to have a physical but cannot pick them up at EHHS, please email Dane Lancaster.

Fall Sports Information Hub

Please review the Fall Sports Information Hub if your child intends to play sports for Flat Rock during the 2023-24 school year, especially during the fall season.

Cafeteria Charges

This school year, our cafeteria provides free breakfast for every student.  However, students must pay for lunch this year.  We have several students who have accrued charges and have not paid.  Please be aware that from this point forward, students who owe more than $100 must bring a lunch from home or have the cash on hand to buy lunch from the cafeteria.

Click here to add money to your child’s cafeteria account anytime: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.

Ready for The Rock

We loved welcoming our rising 6th graders during their 5th-grade visit this week.

On May 1st, from 5:30-7:00, we will have our Ready for the Rock Family Night for our Rising 6th graders and their families.  If you are a parent of a rising 6th grader, please plan to attend.  It’s going to be awesome!

End of Grade Tests

Students will take their End of Grade Tests on the following dates:

• Friday, May 26th:  8th Grade Science
• Wednesday, May 31st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, June 1st:  6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading

School Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year

We wanted to share out our calendar for the upcoming school to help parents be prepared.  This school calendar has been approved by our Board of Education for the 2023-2034 School Year.

HCPS 2023-2024 Traditional School Calendar

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are working to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Other Upcoming Important Dates

• April 20-21st:  8th Grade Charleston Trip
• May 1st:  Ready for the Rock Family Night
• May 1st-5th:  Spring Book Fair
• May 5th:  School Lunch Hero Day
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip
• May 29th:  Memorial Day, No School
• June 2nd:  8th Grade Picnic
• June 6th:  6th Grade End of Year Celebration (Parents Invited)
• June 7th:  7th Grade End of Year Celebration (Parents Invited)
• June 8th:  8th Grade End of Year Celebration (Parents Invited)
• June 9th:  Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at Noon
• August 3rd and 4th:  8:00-12:00  6th Grade Flat Rock Academy (Orientation)

March 31, 2023

It’s been a tough week in our local community and in our country.  The administrators at Flat Rock would like to thank our students’ parents for their support and encouragement.  We are so blessed to be a part of this amazing community.  We are committed to continuing to love, support, and lift up our staff and students.  Thank you, Flat Rock families!

No School for Students on 4/4 and 4/10

There is no school for students on Friday, April 7th

There is no school for students on Monday, April 10th.

Sports This Week

• Monday, April 3, 2023:  Baseball, Softball, and Soccer @ Brevard – 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, March 4, 2023:  Golf @ Meadowbrook Golf Club – 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 5, 2023:  Golf @ Orchard Trace – 4:00 pm
• Thursday, March 6, 2023:
  • Baseball vs. Polk at BRCC (doubleheader) – 4:30 pm
  • Softball vs. Polk (doubleheader) – 4:30 pm
  • Soccer vs. Polk – 4:30 pm

Free Sports Physicals Event

On May 8th, Flat Rock and East Henderson High School will host a free sports physical event.  Any rising 6-12 grade student may have a physical that can be used for all school sports during the 2023-24 school year!  Flat Rock will bus our students to EHHS; parents can pick them up no later than 4:30 pm.  If you want your child to have a physical but cannot pick them up at EHHS, please email Dane Lancaster.

3rd Quarter Honor Roll and Most Improved Ceremonies

Tuesday, April 4th, 8:00-8:45:  6th Grade
Wednesday, April 5th, 8:00-8:45:  7th Grade
Thursday, April 6th, 8:00-8:45:  8th Grade

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Flat Rock’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Joanna Leslie! Ms. Leslie’s passion for education and literacy is unmatched and proven by the time and dedication she puts into every day of the school year. She embodies what being an Eagle family leader and team player means. Ms. Leslie’s generous, enthusiastic spirit inspires everyone at The Rock!

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are working to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Other Upcoming Important Dates

• March 31st:  End of the 3rd Quarter
• April 3rd:  Day 1 of 4th Quarter
• April 7th:  No School for Students
• April 10th:  No School for Students
• April 13th:  5th Grade Visits
• April 20-21st:  8th Grade Charleston Trip
• May 1st:  Ready for the Rock Family Night
• May 1st-5th:  Spring Book Fair
• May 5th:  School Lunch Hero Day
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip

 

 

March 24, 2023

Sports This Week

• March 27, 2023:  Baseball, Softball, and Soccer @ Apple Valley Middle School – 4:30 pm
• March 28, 2023:  Track @ NHHS – 4:30 pm
• March 29, 2023:  Golf @ Connestee Falls – 4:30 pm
• March 30, 2023:  Baseball vs. Hendersonville Middle @ EHHS – 5:00 pm
• March 30, 2023:  Soccer & Softball vs. Hendersonville Middle – 4:30 pm

Free Sports Physicals Event

On May 8th, Flat Rock and East Henderson High School will host a free sports physical event.  Any rising 6-12 grade student may have a physical that can be used for all school sports during the 2023-24 school year!  Flat Rock will bus our students to EHHS; parents can pick them up no later than 4:30 pm.  If you want your child to have a physical but cannot pick them up at EHHS, please email Dane Lancaster.

NC Check-Ins This Week

• Monday, March 27th:  Reading Check-Ins for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
• Tuesday, March 28th:  Science Check-Ins for 8th Grade
• Wednesday, March 29th:  Math Check-Ins for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

3rd Quarter Honor Roll and Most Improved Ceremonies

• April 4th, 8:00-8:45:  6th Grade
• April 5th, 8:00-8:45:  7th Grade
• April 6th, 8:00-8:45:  8th Grade

5th Graders/Rising 6th Graders

Our rising 6th graders and their families need to know three very important dates that are coming up:

• 5th Grade Middle School Field Trip Visit:  Thursday, April 13
• Ready for the Rock Family Night:  Monday, May 1, 2023 – 5:30-7:00
• 6th Grade Orientation (two mornings):  Thursday, August 3rd and Friday, August 4th – 8:30-12:00
  • Day 1: A Day at Flat Rock and Expectations
  • Day 2: Student schedules, Lockers, Exploratories, and More
  • This event will provide a lot of information for you and your family about the upcoming school year.

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are working to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  There are several events coming up in April and May where parent support/volunteers are needed.  Thanks in advance for your help!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

Other Upcoming Important Dates

• March 28th:  6th Grade Symphony Field Trip
• March 31st:  End of the 3rd Quarter
• April 3rd:  Day 1 of 4th Quarter
• April 4th:  School Lunch Hero Day
• April 13th:  5th Grade Visits
• April 20-21st:  8th Grade Charleston Trip
• May 1st-5th:  Spring Book Fair
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip

 

March 3, 2023

Sports This Week

Monday, March 6th

• Softball, Soccer, and Baseball at Canton

Tuesday, March 7th

• Track at Polk

Spring Sports Information Hub

Spring Break

There’s NO SCHOOL for all students and staff March 13th-17th.

Eagle Outlook

Eagle Outlook is our team of parents who are working to support the work going on at The Rock.  If you’d like to join or participate, please download the TeamReach app and enter code EOCOMM to join the Eagle Outlook Community.  Thanks in advance for your support!

TeamReach App for Android/Google 

TeamReach App for Apple

8th Grade High School Enrollment

8th graders were provided with enrollment packets for high school this week.  Students should review options for high school with their parents, complete the Freshman Schedule Worksheet, and get their parent’s signature.  Students must turn in the signed schedule sheet to their science teacher by the end of the day Friday, March 10th.

Upcoming Important Dates

• March 5th-11th:  School Social Worker Week
• March 7th:  HCPS Battle of the Books Competition
• March 27th-29th:  3rd Quarter Check-Ins
• March 28th:  6th Grade Symphony Field Trip
• April 13th:  5th Grade Visits
• April 20-21st:  8th Grade Charleston Trip
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11th:  7th Grade Dollywood Trip

 

February 24, 2023

Sports This Week

Thursday, March 2nd: Spring Sports Pictures with Lifetouch

We Are Hope Week

This week is We Are Hope week.  In partnership with Hope Coalition, students at our school will take a public stand against substance misuse.  Students can further honor this cause by participating in these spirit days this week:

• Monday:
  • Be the Light for the Future
  • Wear neon colors.
• Tuesday
  • Fly Like an Eagle
  • Wear your Eagle colors to show you’ve got a community to support you!
• Wednesday
  • Wear black
  • Honor those who’ve passed from drug abuse.
• Thursday
  • Career/College Day
  • Dress like the career you want, or represent a college!
• Friday:
  • Wear white
  • Honor future sobriety.

Yearbook Deadline

Order a yearbook online at jostensyearbooks.com.  The deadline to order is this Sunday, February 26th!

8th Grade Field Trip

The final 8th grade trip  payment is due Friday, March 3.  This final payment may only be paid by cash or check to your student’s homeroom teacher and if you are unsure of the balance due, please contact them.

Midterms

3rd Quarter Midterm reports were made available on PowerSchool this week.  Thank you for checking on your students’ progress!

Fundraiser for Aidan

Aidan, one of our 8th graders, is currently in critical condition after being hit by a motor vehicle on February 14th.  We want to thank all of our students and parents who participated in our fundraiser for Aidan’s family this week.  We are blessed to live and work in this community.  Please keep Aidan and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

8th Grade High School Enrollment

8th graders were provided with enrollment packets for high school this week.  Students should review options for high school with their parents, complete the Freshman Schedule Worksheet, and get their parent’s signature.  Students must turn in the signed schedule sheet to their science teacher by the end of the day Friday, March 10th.

Upcoming Important Dates

• March 2nd:  Read Across America Day
• March 4th:  Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
• March 5th-11th:  School Social Worker Week
• March 7th:  HCPS Battle of the Books Competition
• March 13th-17th:  Spring Break – No School for All Students and Staff
• May 8th-12th:  Teacher Appreciation Week

 

January 13, 2023

No School Monday or Tuesday

There’s no school for students on Monday and Tuesday, January 16th and 17th.

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

New Principal

Join us in welcoming our new principal, Mr. Brent Stepp!  We are excited for Mr. Stepp to join us here at The Rock soon!

Academic Growth

Flat Rock Middle was awarded this certificate recently by the NC Department of Public Instruction.  Our students worked very hard to make expected academic progress in the 2021-2022 school year.  They couldn’t have made this growth without the support of their teachers and their parents.  We are proud of our kids!

Sports This Week

Wednesday, January 18

• Wrestling at Rugby – 4:30
• Girls Basketball vs. Rugby at Home – 4:30
• Boys Basketball vs. Rugby at Home – 5:30

Thursday, January 19

• Wrestling at Apple Valley – 4:30
• Girls Basketball vs. Apple Valley at Home – 4:30
  Boys Basketball vs. Apple Valley at Home – 5:30

Upcoming Important Dates

• January 20 – Payment Due for 8th Grade Trip
• January 26 – 2nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed/Available
• Honor Roll and Most Improved Ceremonies
  • 6th Grade Honor Roll:  Tuesday, January 24, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • 7th Grade Honor Roll:  Wednesday, January 25, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • 8th Grade Honor Roll:  Thursday, January 26, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • Most Improved Ceremony:  Friday, January 27, 8:15-8:45 (Library)
    • If your child is chosen for a Most Improved Award, a teacher will be calling you to let you know.

Free Breakfast

The most important meal of the day just got better!
All HCPS Students at all 23 schools can now get a healthy breakfast at no charge with the newly extended Universal Breakfast program.
Thank you to the HCPS Child Nutrition Department team for making this possible!
Read more about Universal Breakfast here: https://bit.ly/3CFMwCy

Want to Become a Substitute Teacher?

The requirements for substitute teachers have been updated.  You can now become a substitute teacher as long as you have a high school diploma or GED.  The pay for non-certified substitutes is $105 per day.  If you are interested in becoming a substitute for Flat Rock Middle School, please contact Mrs. Brown, Mr. Lancaster, or Mr. Stepp by phone at 828-697-4775.  We will be happy to walk you through the application process.

January 9, 2023

Sports This Week

Monday, January 9

• Wrestling at Brevard – 4:30
• Girls Basketball vs. Brevard at Home – 4:30
• Boys Basketball vs. Brevard at Home – 5:30

Tuesday, January 10

• 2:30 – Winter Sports Pictures

Thursday, January 12

• Wrestling vs. Polk at Home – 4:30
• Girls Basketball at Polk – 4:30
• Boys Basketball at Polk – 5:30

Happenings This Week

2nd Quarter NC Check-In Testing:  Please be sure your student gets a good night’s rest and encourage them to try their best.

• Monday, January 9 – Reading NC Check-In Test
• Tuesday, January 10- Math NC Check-In Test

Friday, January 13 – School Dance 3:00-5:00 (Sponsored by our Arts Department):

• The cost for students to attend is $4, and concessions will be sold during the dance.  Please be sure that your child is picked up at 5:00.  From the dance, 6th grade will dismiss to the bus lot, and 7th and 8th grade will dismiss in car rider line.

Upcoming

• January 16 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Martin Luther King, Jr Day
• January 17 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, End of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
• January 20 – Payment Due for 8th Grade Trip
• January 26 – 2nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed/Available
• Honor Roll and Most Improved Ceremonies
  • 6th Grade Honor Roll:  Tuesday, January 24, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • 7th Grade Honor Roll:  Wednesday, January 25, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • 8th Grade Honor Roll:  Thursday, January 26, 8:00-8:45 (Gym)
  • Most Improved Ceremony:  Friday, January 27, 8:15-8:45 (Library)

 

 

December 2, 2022

Sports This Week

Monday, December 5th

• 4:30 – Wrestling vs. Brevard @ Home
• 4:30 – Girls’ Basketball @ Brevard
• 5:30 – Boys’ Basketball @ Brevard

Wednesday, December 7th

• 2:30-4:00 – Fall Sports Pics Make Up

Thursday, December 8th

• 4:30 – Wrestling @ Polk
• 4:30 – Girls’ Basketball vs. Polk @ Home
• 5:30 – Boys’ Basketball vs. Polk @ Home

Happenings This Week

Tuesday, December 6th

• 2nd Quarter Midterms

Thursday, December 8th

• 7:00 – Winter Orchestra Concert @ East High

Friday, December 9th

• 3:00-5:00 – School Dance
  • The school dance on Friday is sponsored by our Student Leadership Council.  The cost for students to attend is $4, and concessions will be sold during the dance.  Please be sure that your child is picked up at 5:00.  From the dance, 6th grade will dismiss to the bus lot, and 7th and 8th grade will dismiss in car rider line.

Winter Weather Reminders

Now that we have entered the month of December, parents/guardians need to know the possibility of last-minute changes to the transportation schedule on occasions when inclement weather is predicted or imminent.

• For announcements of school closings and emergency early dismissals, please listen/watch for updates through SwiftK12.  These announcements will also be made on local television stations, radio stations, the HCPS website, and the HCPS Facebook page.
• Have a plan in place with your family in the event that an Early Dismissal is called and your children have to be picked up early from school.
• Be prepared for 2- or 3- hour delays to occur.
• If you live on a road that is hazardous during winter weather, have a plan in case the bus cannot run on your road.

Buses Parked

Thank you very much to all of our students’ parents who have been impacted by us having to occasionally not run an afternoon bus route.  We currently have nine buses and five of them have no driver, so we are covering the routes as best we can.  The state and national requirements for training new bus drivers have made it increasingly difficult to hire new drivers, as well as to keep our current drivers working.  We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we navigate these challenges with school transportation.  We have the greatest school community for helping us out when we need it!  Thank you all!

 

 

November 11, 2022

Happenings This Week

• Monday, November 14th:
• Tuesday, November 15th:
• Wednesday, November 16th:
  • School Improvement Team (SIT) meeting @ 3:30 pm – Parents and guardians are welcome to attend!
• Thursday, November 17th:
  • Picture Day Makeup:  If your child missed the original fall picture day, please plan to have their picture taken on this day.  An announcement will be made in the morning.
• Friday, November 18th:
  • Code Red lockdown drill:  Flat Rock will conduct a Code Red lockdown drill.  This is a planned and announced drill that will allow the students and staff to practice what to do and where to go in the event of a real emergency.

Sports This Week

• Monday, November 14th:
  • Basketball Scrimmage @ Asheville Middle School – 5:00 pm
  • Wrestling Scrimmage @ Flat Rock Middle – 4:30 pm
• Thursday, November 17th:
  • Basketball vs. Asheville Christian Academy – 4:30 pm

Second Chance Breakfast

Flat Rock will continue serving a “second chance” breakfast this week.  As students walk to their first-period class, they may grab a breakfast item if they didn’t eat or missed breakfast.  We encourage students to take advantage of this, especially since it is FREE!

 

November 4, 2022

Flat Rock Middle School wants to thank all veterans in our community for their service, including four of our very own staff members who will be recognized at this week’s Veterans Honor Ceremony:

• Sgt Lisa Holland, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard
• LTLJ Albert Fernandez, US Coast Guard
• SPC Garrett Wayne Buckner, US Army
• PFC Shannon Hoke, US Army

Sports This Week

• Winter sports practice begins this week.
• Please join us Monday, 11/7, at 5:00 for Winter Sports Parent Night.

Happenings This Week

• Monday, 11/7
  • Makeup testing
  • 5:00 – Winter Sports Parent Night
• Tuesday, 11/8
  • Makeup testing
  • Election Day
  • 5:00 – Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
• Wednesday, 11/9
  • Makeup testing
• Thursday, 11/10
  • 8:00 – Veterans Honor Ceremony honoring our three staff members who served
• Friday, 11/11
  • Veterans Day Holiday
  • No School

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night Tuesday

As you are meal planning this weekend, cross Tuesday off and plan to have Chick-Fil-A.  It’s our spirit night, and 15% of sales will return to our school.  This spirit night will benefit the 8th-grade trip.  $$ made will go towards scholarships, chaperone tickets, and reducing the cost for all participants.  Thank you for your support!

Second Chance Breakfast

Beginning Monday this week, students will have the opportunity to grab a “second-chance” breakfast between EA time and 1st period.  It will be set up in the hallways so students can grab and go.  We encourage our students to take advantage of this, especially since it is offered at ZERO cost to our students.

 

October 28, 2022

Sports This Week

• Monday, October 31st:  6th grade girls’ basketball tryout @ 3:00-4:30 pm
• Monday, October 31st:  6th & 7th grade boys’ basketball tryout @ 4:45-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 1st:  Invited 6th grade girls’, 7th and 8th grade girls basketball tryouts @ 3:30-5:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 1st:  7th & 8th grade boys’ basketball tryouts @ 5:30-7:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 2nd:  Invited 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls’ basketball tryout @ 3:00-5:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 2nd:  Boys’ basketball tryouts by invitation only.

Winter Sports Season Starts on November 1, 2022!

Students who are interested in playing basketball or wrestling for Flat Rock should…

• Have a current physical submitted to the athletic director.  Click here for the physical form.
• Complete Family ID.  Click here for English instructions.  Click here for Spanish instructions.
• Get the TeamReach app.  Click here to get the app.
• Join the Girls’ Basketball Group with code FRbball
• Join the Boys’ Basketball Group with code FRboysbball
• Join the Wrestling Group with code FRWrestling

Winter Sports Parent Night

Please be prepared to attend a winter sports parent night after team selection is complete.  A firm date and time will be communicated later this week.

School Community Health

Parents, we have had a sharp increase in student illness at our school.  Flu, strep, stomach bug, and other sicknesses are spreading amongst our students.  We normally have less than 30 students absent on a normal day.  For the last nine school days, we have had over 100 students absent each day, mostly due to being sick.  Please do not send your child to school if they are sick.  If your child runs a fever, they should not return to school until they have been fever-free for over 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication).  Also, please remind your child to wash their hands often and not share food or drink with other students.  Hopefully, we’ll start to see everyone feeling better soon!

Happenings This Week

Check-Ins were moved to this week since we have had so many students absent in the last two weeks.

• Monday, October 31:  Halloween
• Wednesday, November 2:  Reading Check-In Assessments
• Thursday, November 3:  Math Check-In Assessments
• Friday, November 4:  Code Red Lockdown Drill at 9:00

Thank you!

Parents and students, thank you very much for supporting our Candy Sale Fundraiser.  We were able to raise about $15,000 to support our school!

October 21, 2022

Sports This Week

• Monday, October 25th:  girls’ basketball open gym @ 3:00-4:30 pm
• Monday, October 25th:  Cross Country banquet @ 5:00 pm
  • frisbee golf @ 3:15 – everyone’s welcome!
• Tuesday, October 25th:  boys’ basketball open gym @ 3:30-5:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 26th:  girls’ basketball open gym @ 3:00-4:30 pm
• Thursday, October 27th:  boys’ basketball open gym @ 5:00-7:00 pm

Winter Sports Season Starts on November 1, 2022!

Students who are interested in playing basketball or wrestling for Flat Rock should…

Have a current physical submitted to the athletic director.  Click here for the physical form.
Complete Family ID.  Click here for English instructions.  Click here for Spanish instructions.
Get the TeamReach app.  Click here to get the app.
Join the Girls’ Basketball Group with code FRbball
Join the Boys’ Basketball Group with code FRboysbball
Join the Wrestling Group with code FRWrestling

Happenings This Week

This week is SPIRIT WEEK sponsored by the Student Leadership Council

• Monday, 10/24: Cozy PJ Day (Wear your favorite fall/winter PJs)
• Tuesday, 10/25:  Fall Wear Day (Cozy sweaters, flannel, boots, scarves)
• Wednesday, 10/26:  Grade Level Color Day (6th: Black, 7th: Purple, 8th: Orange)
• Thursday, 10/27:  Costume Day (Must be school appropriate: No weapons – fake or real, no face paint, no face coverings, no inflatable costumes)

Also…

• Monday, 10/24:
  • 8th Grade Ag Field Trip
  • Science NCCI Makeups
• Tuesday, 10/25:  Reading Check-In Tests
• Wednesday, 10/26:  Math Check-In Tests
• Thursday, 10/27:
  • Picture Day Make-Ups
  • Check-In Make-Ups
  • 3:00-5:00 – Halloween Dance
• Friday, 10/28: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday

 

 

October 9, 2022

Sports this Week

• Monday, October 17th:  Girls’ basketball open gym at 3:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 18th:  Cross Country Banquet at 3:15 pm
• Tuesday, October 18th:  Boys’ basketball open gym at 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 19th:  Girls’ basketball open gym at 3:30 pm
• Thursday, October 20th:  Boys’ basketball open gym at 5:00 pm

Winter Sports Season Starts on November 1, 2022!

Students who are interested in playing basketball or wrestling for Flat Rock should…

• Have a current physical submitted to the athletic director.  Click here for the physical form.
• Complete Family ID.  Click here for English instructions.  Click here for Spanish instructions.
• Get the TeamReach app.  Click here to get the app.
• Join the Girls’ Basketball Group with code FRbball
• Join the Boys’ Basketball Group with code FRboysbball
• Join the Wrestling Group with code FRWrestling

North Carolina Check-in (NCCI) #1

Flat Rock students will take their NCCI #1 on the following dates:

• Thursday, October 20, 2022:  Science (8th-grade only)
• Tuesday, October 25, 2022:  Reading
• Wednesday, October 26, 2022:  Math
• Thursday, October 27, 2022:  Makeups (as needed)

Please ensure that your child is well rested, has a good breakfast, and is on time these days!

Candy Sale

We are winding down our candy sale fundraiser and have approximately 40 boxes that haven’t been paid for.  Any student who submits their candy money before Thursday, October 20, 2022, will qualify for all prizes.  Remember, our candy sale dance is this Friday, and one box qualifies you to get in free!  

PBIS Fun Day

This Friday, October 21, 2022, Flat Rock will hold its quarter-one fun day! The Fun Day will happen from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  Concessions will be sold!

October 9, 2022

Sports this Week

• Monday, October 10, 2022: Soccer vs. Canton at 4:30 pm. PLAYOFFS!
  • Students must go home and return with a parent/guardian.
  • Students and parents get in FREE!
• Cross Country Championship @ AVMS at 4:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 12, 2022: Soccer vs. TBD at 4:30 pm. PLAYOFFS!
  • Students must go home and return with a parent/guardian.
  • Students and parents get in FREE!
• Thursday, October 13, 2022:  Fall Sports Pictures Makeups @ 3:00 pm

Winter Sports Season Starts on November 1, 2022!

Students who are interested in playing basketball or wrestling for Flat Rock should…

• Have a current physical submitted to the athletic director.  Click here for the physical form.
• Complete Family ID.  Click here for English instructions.  Click here for Spanish instructions.
• Get the TeamReach app.  Click here to get the app.
• Join the Girls’ Basketball Group with code FRbball
• Join the Boys’ Basketball Group with code FRboysbball
• Join the Wrestling Group with code FRWrestling

Candy Sale

Students are expected to submit candy money for outstanding boxes ASAP.  At this time, we are not accepting candy.   Parents can pay for the unsold candy online or set up payments through Ms. Saltz-Mangum.

September 30, 2022

Sports This Week

• Monday, October 3, 2022: Football @ AVMS 5:00 pm (reschedule from (9/29/22)
• Monday, October 3, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball @ Rugby  4:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 4, 2022:  Cross Country @ Polk County Middle School  4:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 5, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball @ AVMS
• Thursday, October 6, 2022:  Football vs. Rugby  5:00 pm

Winter Sports Season Starts on November 1, 2022!

Students who are interested in playing basketball or wrestling for Flat Rock should…

• Have a current physical submitted to the athletic director.  Click here for the physical form.
• Complete Family ID.  Click here for English instructions.  Click here for Spanish Instructions.
• Get the TeamReach app.  Click here to get the app.
  •  Join the Girls’ Basketball Group with code FRbball
  • Join the Boys’ Basketball Group with code FRboysbball
  • Join the Wrestling Group with code FRWrestling

Candy Sale

Parents, thank you for supporting our Candy Sale Fundraiser this year!

Students are expected to submit candy money for outstanding boxes on Monday, October 3, 2022.  At this time, we are not accepting candy.  Encourage your children to continue selling the candy they have.  Students and parents are responsible for the box of candy.  We are happy to set up payments if needed.  Please let us know.

Funds raised so far:  $40,240.41

National Custodian Day

Sunday, October 2nd is National Custodian Day, and as a school, we will celebrate our custodians on Monday, October 3rd.  We have the best custodial staff and appreciate all they do for our school and community!

Fall Sports Pep Rally and Kona Ice

On Friday morning, 10/7, we will celebrate our Fall Sports athletes during our Fall Sports Pep Rally.  Also, students should bring cash to school if they want to purchase a treat from Kona Ice on Friday.  Kona Ice prices typically range from $3-$7.

Athletic Events

If your child is planning to attend an athletic event after school, they must go home after school and return for the athletic event chaperoned by an adult.

Looking Ahead

• Friday, 10/14 – 8th Grade Field Trip to Dupont
• Check-In Assessments:
  • 10/20 – 8th Grade Science
  • 10/25 – 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading
  • 10/26 – 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math
• Friday, 10/28 – No School (Teacher Workday)

 

September 25, 2022

Picture Day

• Tuesday, September 27, 2022
• Pictures should be ordered online at Lifetouch using picture day ID EVTC686XR, or your child can deliver the paper order form to the photographer on picture day.

Sports This Week

• September 26, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball @ Brevard
• September 27, 2022:  Cross Country @ AVMS
• September 28, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball vs. Polk
• September 29, 2022:  Football @ AVMS

Candy Sale – Week 2

• Monday, September 26, 2022:  Students turn in their money and get more candy!
• Thursday, September 29, 2022:  Turn in money to be eligible for Lollipop pull on Friday.
• Friday, September 30, 2022:  Lollipop pulls during each grade’s lunch.  One pull for each box sold.  Cash prizes!

September 18, 2022

Sports This Week

• September 19, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball vs. AVMS
• September 20, 2022:  Cross Country @ FRMS
• September 21, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball vs. Hendersonville
• September 22, 2022:  Football vs. Polk

Candy Sale:

• Monday, September 19, 2022:  Students turn in their money and get more candy!
• Thursday, September 22, 2022:  Turn in money to be eligible for Lollipop pull on Friday.
• Friday, September 23, 2022:  Lollipop pulls during each grade’s lunch.  One pull for each box sold.  Cash prizes!

Back To School Dance

• Friday, September 23, 2022:  3:00 pm -500 pm.
• $4 per student.
• Concessions will be offered, so remind your child to bring cash if they’re interested.

September 11, 2022

Sports This Week

• September 12, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball @ Polk Middle
• September 13, 2022:  Cross Country @ Rugby
• September 14, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball vs. Rugby
• September 8, 2022:  Football vs. Brevard

Flat Rock Athletics continues its discount card fundraiser.  Each card is $20, and Flat Rock will receive approximately 60% of the proceeds.  Please support this fundraiser and encourage the athletes.  Our next turn-in will be September 12, 2022.

Fall Picture Day

Fall picture day will be September 27, 2022.  Order forms will be delivered to students on Monday morning.  All orders are made online or delivered directly to the photographers.  Flat Rock doesn’t collect money.

• Picture Day ID: EVTC686XR

Candy Sale

Flat Rock’s annual candy sale fundraiser will begin on September 16, 2022, and last until September 30, 2022.

• September 13:  Student permission forms will go home with students.   With this form, you give permission for your child to sell candy.  This form must be returned no later than September 14, 2022, for a student to receive a box of candy.
• September 14: Candy arrives at Flat Rock on Thursday.
• September 15:  Virtual kick-off video shown in student homerooms
• September 15:  Candy delivered to students

September 2, 2022

Thank you, parents and students, for a great first week of school!  Enjoy your long weekend!

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, Monday, 9/5/22 – No School

Sports This Week

• September 6, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball @ Hendersonville Middle
• September 6, 2022:  Cross Country @ Brevard (race locations:  350 Greenville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712)
• September 7, 2022:  Soccer & Volleyball vs. Brevard Middle
• September 8, 2022:  Football @ Hendersonville Middle

Flat Rock Athletics is having a fundraiser by selling discount cards.  Student-athletes received their discount cards on Friday, September 2, 2022.  Each card is $20, and Flat Rock will receive approximately 60% of the proceeds.  Please support this fundraiser and encourage the athletes.  Our first turn-in will be September 6, 2022.

 

Celebrating Success at The Rock!

The State Board of Education released our performance composite from last year this week.  Flat Rock Middle had amazing results on our testing this past school year.  We had the highest academic growth out of all middle schools in the county! We had the third highest academic growth out of all schools in Henderson County!  It was a challenging year, but our school community still thrived.  We are so proud of our students and staff!  We will focus this year on growing even more by continuing to do what’s best for our students.  Thank our students’ parents for supporting us and your child’s academics!

Cafeteria Meals

• School breakfast and lunch will no longer be served at no cost.
• Everyone must complete a Free and Reduced Lunch Form this year.  If you haven’t already, please click here to complete the online form: https://www.lunchapplication.com/.
• New meal prices:
  • Breakfast = $1.75
  • 6th-12th Grade Lunch = $3.75
  • 6th-12th Grade Mega Meal = $4.00
• Click here to add money to your child’s cafeteria account: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  You can use this link throughout the school year to pay for breakfast and/or lunch.

Buses

Thank you for your patience this week as our drivers get used to their new routes and new bus riders.  By now, the morning and afternoon bus times are more consistent, so you can expect the bus to continue to stop at the times it has been arriving this week.

We appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate a severe bus driver shortage.  We run 18 bus routes from Flat Rock and 10 of the 18 routes do not have a driver.  We are covering the routes with teachers, administrators, and other staff as best we can.  Thank you for your understanding as we work through it.

Check-Out Procedures Reminder

Ident-A-Kid:  It can be inconvenient for parents at times, but please be patient as these procedures are in place to maintain the safety of our students and staff.

To pick up a student, an authorized person must enter the school with valid government-issued identification and check out the student using the Ident-a-Kid system.  Students will not be dismissed from class until this process is successfully completed.  Parents, guardians, and authorized individuals must wait for the student to arrive in the office.  Students may not leave the building unaccompanied.

Students will be released only to a parent, guardian, or person(s) authorized by the parent or guardian.  A parent/guardian must come in person to the school at least 24 hours in advance to authorize a non-parent/guardian to check out their child early.

*No ride changes can be made after 2:00 each day.

*No early check-outs can occur after 2:45.  If you come in to pick up your child before 2:45, you will be asked to join the car rider line.

Chromebook Fees

This year, there is a fee schedule for lost, damaged, or destroyed student Chromebooks.  Please encourage your child to take care of their school device.  If there are damages, you will be billed for the repairs/replacement.  Please click here to review the costs associated with Chromebook repairs/replacement:

Chromebook Repair Fee Schedule

Upcoming Important Dates

• Friday, 9/16, 3:30-5:00 – Back to School Dance sponsored by our school counselors
• 9/19 – School-Wide Candy Sale Fundraiser begins

 

August 19, 2022

This week, our school district experienced an internet outage on Friday, so we are late sending out this week’s News Flash.  The Flat Rock Friday News Flash will normally be sent out on Friday afternoons.

Sports This Week

• August 22nd:  Boys’ soccer tryouts begin
• August 23rd:  Fall Sports Parent Night –  5:30 in the gym.
• August 25th:  Football Jamboree at North Henderson High School – 5:00 pm

Get your Season Passes!

• Gold Pass – All home contests for the 2022-23 season:  $100
• Individual Season Pass – All home contests for the Fall Sports Season:  $35
• Email Dane Lancaster with details of which pass you would like to have.

Bus Information for Parents

If you haven’t already received bus stop information, that information will be available at Meet the Teacher on Wednesday.  You can also access bus information anytime at the top of our website and at this link:  https://bit.ly/FRMSBusInfo2223.  If you have any questions about buses please call or email Amber Brown.

Meet the Teacher Event for All Grades

Meet the Teacher will be Wednesday, August 24th.  Drop in from 4:30-6:30 to get school information, meet your child’s teachers, and find their classrooms.

• Teacher-specific School Supply Lists will be available at Meet the Teacher.
  • If you cannot purchase school supplies due to financial hardship, please contact our school counselors, Ms. Metcalf or Mr. Sands, and they will be happy to assist you.

First Day of School

Monday, August 29th is the first day of school.

Reminders about school hours and pick up/drop off times:

• Student School Hours:  8:00-3:05
• School Office Hours:  7:30-4:30
• Student drop off is between 7:30 and 8:00.
• Student pick up is between 3:05 and 3:35.

Check-Out Procedures

Ident-A-Kid:  It can be inconvenient for parents at times, but please be patient as these procedures are in place to maintain the safety of our students and staff.

To pick up a student, an authorized person must enter the school with valid government-issued identification, and check out the student using the Ident-a-Kid system.  Students will not be dismissed from class until this process is successfully completed.  Parents, guardians, and authorized individuals must wait in the office for the student to arrive.  Students may not leave the building unaccompanied.

Students will be released only to a parent, guardian or person(s) authorized by the parent or guardian.  A parent/guardian must come in person to the school at least 24 hours in advance to authorize a non-parent/guardian to check-out their child early.

*No ride changes can be made after 2:00 each day.

*No early check-outs can occur after 2:45.  If you come in to pick up your child before 2:45, you will be asked to join the car rider line.

School Meals

• School breakfast and lunch will no longer be served at no cost.
• Everyone must complete a Free and Reduced Lunch Form this year.  If you haven’t already, please click here to complete the online form: https://www.lunchapplication.com/.
• New meal prices:
  • Breakfast = $1.75
  • 6th-12th Grade Lunch = $3.75
  • 6th-12th Grade Mega Meal = $4.00
• Click here to add money to your child’s cafeteria account: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  You can use this link throughout the school year to pay for breakfast and/or lunch.

Parent Portal

Parent Portal is a web-based application that allows parents to view their child’s grades and attendance in real-time from any device. You can access Parent Portal through the links below. An app for smartphones is also available through the Apple Store or Google Play.  The use of this tool, however, does not take the place of direct contact with the teachers and staff who work directly with your child each day.  Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers.  You can access teachers’ email addresses here and on our website under Staff Directory.

• Parent Portal:  https://hcps.powerschool.com/public/
• Parent Portal Tutorial:  http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/frm/general-information/parentasst/

Apple Festival

Please consider volunteering to supervise a parking lot during this year’s Apple Festival.  All proceeds will be used to support student activities at Flat Rock.  Sign up using the Apple Festival Parking Lot Signup Genius!  Thank you!

Labor Day 

• Monday, September 5th is the Labor Day holiday.  There will be no school on September 5th.

Thank Yous!

• Thank you to all of our 6th grade students and parents who attend our 6th Grade Orientation last week.  We are excited about our new 6th graders joining us at The Rock!
• Shout out to anyone who volunteered for our United Way Day of Action that we had on Friday.  We appreciate our community partners for helping us prepare for a great, fresh start to the new school year.

May 6, 2022

Sports This Week

• Cross Country off-season workouts:  Monday-Thursday 3:15 – 5:00

Free Sports Physicals May 25, 2022, @ East Henderson High School

• Students will be bussed to East Henderson and picked up by their parents.

Hats for Hope Fundraiser

One of our 7th-grade students, Jadyn, is currently being treated for severe medical complications.  To support Jadyn and her family, our FCA will be holding a fundraiser on Friday called Hats for Hope.  Students can donate $2 (or more) next week to purchase a ticket to participate in Hat Day on Friday, May 13th.  Parents may also donate to the cause.  Thank you for helping this family!  We love and miss Jadyn while she gets this medical care.

Spring Book Fair

Please continue to shop our Spring Scholastic Book Fair!  It is open in the Media Center through Monday, May 9th and continues online through May 15th.  Thank you for supporting our school and for helping us encourage a love of reading for our students.

Shop the online book fair here!

Board of Public Education Meeting

Monday, May 9th there will be a school board meeting at the Central Office Boardroom.  Click here to stream this meeting live on YouTube.

Spring Chorus Concert

Thursday, May 12th our Chorus will perform at their Spring concert.  It will be held at 6:00 in the East Henderson High School Gymnasium.

8th Grade Dance

The 8th grade dance will take place on Friday, May 13th in our cafeteria.  We look forward to this year-end tradition for our high-school-bound 8th graders!

End of Grade and End of Course Testing

We will be administering End of Grade and End of Course Testing for most of our students on May 24th, 25th, and 26th.  It is important that students be in attendance for these tests.

April 22, 2022

Sports This Week

Monday, April 25, 2022

• EHHS football meeting for all interested rising 9th-graders:  8:00 am in the FRMS gym.
• Baseball vs. Apple Valley @ BRCC:  4:00 pm – DOUBLEHEADER!
• Softball vs. Apple Valley:  4:00 pm – DOUBLEHEADER!
• Soccer vs. Apple Valley:  4:30 pm
• The post-season tournament will begin on Monday, May 2, 2022.

FREE sports physicals will be offered on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at East Henderson High School (EHHS) starting at 3:00 pm.  Interested students will be bused to EHHS and parents can pick up their children there. 

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

• Track Conference Championships at AVMS:  4:00 pm

EHHS Football Meeting

The varsity football coach will visit Flat Rock to meet with any rising 9th-graders who are interested in playing football at East Henderson next school year.  The meeting will be held in the FRMS gym shortly after the announcements.

Administrative Professionals Day

Wednesday, April 27th is Administrative Professionals Day and we are so blessed to have Ms. Allison, Ms. Saltz-Mangum, and Ms. Daane here at Flat Rock!  We appreciate them every day, but If you are in the office this week, give them a special shout out since it’s Administrative Professionals Day!

8th Grade Tour of EHHS

Our 8th graders will go on Wednesday, April 27th to tour East Henderson High School.  We are excited for this special time in their lives, but we are going to miss our 8th graders so much when they move up to the high school.

 

Congratulations to Natalie Almanzar, Logan Grooms, and Mackenzie Thompson!

Natalie, Logan, and Mackenzie were accepted into the Jr. Western Regional Orchestra.  These students learned a solo and scales and auditioned against 200 students from all over the western half of the state to be accepted. Natalie will participate in the honors orchestra on cello, Mackenzie in the Repertory Orchestra on viola, and Logan in the Repertory Orchestra on bass. This is a big honor and the first students from FRMS to participate in over 7 years.  They are the only students from HCPS participating!  We are so proud!

 

 

Congratulations to Caleb Marshall!

Caleb entered a League of Women Voters video contest for middle school students in Henderson County.  His Earth Day video has won 3rd place!  They came by the school today to recognize him for his efforts and his interest in the environment. We are very proud of Caleb!

 

Congratulations to Mr. Fernandez, our new FRMS Teacher of the Year!

Mr. Fernandez has won this year’s Teacher of the Year for Flat Rock!  Teacher of the Year is voted on by teachers and is a tremendous honor.  Mr. Fernandez is one of our English as a Second Language teachers.  He puts his students first, and he is determined to help them succeed.  We appreciate Mr. Fernandez and are honored to have him as a teacher at our school.

Congratulations, Allison Trejo-Gomez!

Allison won a poster contest that was put on by the Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District.  There were over 140 entries and she won!  Students had to design ways to promote the conservation of soil and water.  We are proud of Allison for entering the contest and taking the gold!

End of Grade and End of Course Testing

We will be administering End of Grade and End of Course Testing for most of our students on May 24th, 25th, and 26th.  It is important that students be in attendance for these tests.

April 15, 2022

Sports This Week

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

• Track @ West Henderson:  4:30 pm
• Baseball at Brevard MS:  4:30 pm
• Softball at Brevard MS:  4:30 pm
• Soccer at Brevard MS:  4:30 pm

Thursday, April 21, 2022

• Baseball at Rugby MS:  4:30 pm
• Softball at Rugby MS:  4:30 pm
• Soccer at Rugby MS:  4:30 pm

TeamReach Codes

Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
Baseball:  baseballfrms
Track:  FRTF
Golf:  coming soon
Girls’ Soccer:  frmsoccer
FRMS Athletics:  FRAthletics

No School on April 18th

Monday, April 18th is an Optional Teacher Workday.  There is no school for students on these days.

End of Grade and End of Course Testing

We will be administering End of Grade and End of Course Testing for most of our students May 24th, 25th, and 26th.  It is important that students be in attendance for these tests.

7th Grade Field Trip

Our 7th graders will be going to Carowinds on May 5th.

• Departure Time from FRMS: 7am – Students must arrive to FRMS  between 6:15-6:45am.
• Arrival Time to FRMS: 6:30pm – This time can change based on traffic.

If a student has had an Out of School Suspension in the 12 weeks prior to the trip, they will not be permitted to attend.  This is any student who had OSS after February 14th.

 

April 8, 2022

Sports This Week

Monday, April 11, 2022

• Cheer Clinic & Try-outs

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

• Cheer Clinic & Try-outs
• Track @ Polk County:  4:30 pm

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

• Cheer Clinic & Try-outs

Thursday, April 14, 2022

• Cheer Clinic & Try-outs
• Baseball vs Polk @ Polk County MS:  4:30 pm
• Softball vs. Polk @ Polk County MS:  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs. Polk @ Polk County MS:  4:30 pm
• TeamReach Codes

Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
Baseball:  baseballfrms
Track:  FRTF
Golf:  coming soon
Girls’ Soccer:  frmsoccer
FRMS Athletics:  FRAthletics

No School on April 15th or 18th

Friday, April 15th, and Monday, April 18th are Optional Teacher Workdays.  There is no school for students on these days.

Board of Public Education Meeting

Monday, April 11th there will be a school board meeting at the Central Office Boardroom.  Click here to stream this meeting live on Youtube.

Teacher Appreciation Help Needed

Teacher Appreciation Week is in May.  We would love to involve our students’ parents who would like to support this.  If you are interested in helping with Teacher Appreciation Week, we are seeking parents to help with serving at our staff picnic, and we are seeking parents to help us round up donations for teacher gifts.  Any other ideas parents may have for appreciating our teachers that week would be welcome.  If you are interested in helping or have an idea, please email Ms. Pam Saltz-Mangum at pjsaltzmangum@hcpsnc.org.  Thank you for considering!

March 24, 2022

Sports This Week

Monday, March 28, 2021

• Baseball vs. Polk @ Blue Ridge Community College:  4:30 pm
• Softball vs. Polk @ Flat Rock Middle:  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs. Polk @ Flat Rock Middle:  4:30 pm

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

• Track @ West Henderson High:  4:30 pm

Thursday, March 31, 2022

• Baseball vs Apple Valley @ Blue Ridge Community College:  4:30 pm
• Softball vs. Apple Valley @ Apple Valley:  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs. Apple Valley @ Apple Valley:  4:30 pm

TeamReach Codes

Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
Baseball:  baseballfrms
Track:  FRTF
Golf:  coming soon
Girls’ Soccer:  frmsoccer
FRMS Athletics:  FRAthletics

 

New Exploratory Wheel Rotations

Monday, March 28th students in the exploratory wheel (Mr. Harrison, Mr. Campbell, Ms. Lowry, and Mr. Maybin) will move to their final exploratory rotation.

 

NC Check-Ins

Students will take their 3rd quarter NC Check-Ins this week:

• March 29:  Reading
• March 30:  Science
• March 31:  Math

6th Grade Field Trip

On Wednesday, March 30th, 6th graders will be taking a field trip to see the Symphony Orchestra perform.

Teacher Appreciation Help Needed

Teacher Appreciation Week is in May.  We would love to involve our students’ parents who would like to support this.  If you are interested in helping with Teacher Appreciation Week, we are seeking parents to help with serving at our staff picnic, and we are seeking parents to help us round up donations for teacher gifts.  Any other ideas parents may have for appreciating our teachers that week would be welcome.  If you are interested in helping or have an idea, please email Ms. Pam Saltz-Mangum at pjsaltzmangum@hcpsnc.org.  Thank you for considering!

 

February 18, 2022

Sports This Week

All spring sports will practice this week.  Please join each team’s TeamReach for team-specific announcements.

TeamReach Codes

• Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
• Baseball:  baseballfrms
• Track:  FRTF
• Golf:  coming soon
• Girls’ Soccer:  coming soon
• FRMS Athletics:  FRAthletics

Friday, February 25th

Friday is a Remote Learning Day for students.  Students will learn from home on this day using asynchronous choice boards.

Yearbook Sales

Friday, February 25th is the last day for students to order a yearbook.  Go to http://jostens.com to order.

Spring Picture Day

Spring Picture Day will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022!

Click here to order and enter the Picture Day ID:  Lifetouch Picture Day Ordering

• Picture Day ID:  EVTKP7QQ8

 

 

February 11, 2022

Sports This Week

Baseball and softball will be conducting off-season workouts.

• Tryouts will begin Monday, February 14, 2022, for all spring sports
• Please encourage students who want to play a sport to get a physical!

Team Reach Codes

Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
Baseball:  frmsbaseball
Track:  FRTF
Golf:  coming soon
Girls’ Soccer:  coming soon
FRMS Athletics:  FRAthletics

Spirit Week

• Monday, 2/14:  Pink and Red Day
• Tuesday, 2/15:  Twin Day
• Wednesday, 2/16:  Sports Team Day
• Thursday, 2/17:  Decade Day
• Friday, 2/18:  Comfy Clothes Day

Love the Bus Week

We value our Bus Drivers every single day, but we want to show them even more love this week during Love the Bus Week!  Please encourage your child to thank their driver this week.  They work hard to get our students to school each day, and being short-staffed with drivers has made it even more challenging.  We are so grateful to have such wonderful bus drivers!

HCPS Board of Public Education Meeting

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, February 14th at 4:00.  Click here to stream the meeting live on YouTube.

Spring Picture Day

Spring Picture Day will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

• Picture Day ID:  EVTKP7QQ8

Kona Ice

The Kona Ice truck will be coming to school on Friday, February 18th.  Students may want to bring extra money on Friday so they can buy something from the Kona Ice truck.  This will be during their exploratory time.

 

February 4, 2022

Winter Sports Portraits

Winter Sports Portraits will be taken after school on Thursday, February 10th.

Sports This Week

Baseball and softball will conduct off-season workouts

Tryouts for all spring sports will begin Monday, February 14, 2022

• To tryout, all athletes must
  • have a current physical on file at Flat Rock
  • register with Family ID

A spring sports family night will be held during the week of February 21st or February 28th.  More details to come.

TeamReach Codes

Flat Rock Athletics – FRAthletics
Baseball – frmsbaseball
Softball – LROGLEGRAMPS
Girl’s Basketball – FRWomensBasketball
Open Gym – FRopengym
Wrestling – FRWrestling

 

 

January 28, 2022

Sports This Week

• Monday, January 31, 2022
  • Basketball at Rugby
    • Girls- 4:30
    • Boys- 5:30
  • Wrestling Duals – 4:30

• Wednesday, February 2, 2022
  • Basketball – Round 1
    • Girls – 4:30
    • Boys – 5:30

• Thursday, February 3, 2022
  • Basketball – Round 2
    • Girls – 4:30
    • Boys – 5:30

TeamReach Codes

• Flat Rock Athletics – FRAthletics
• Baseball – frmsbaseball
• Softball – LROGLEGRAMPS
• Girl’s Basketball – FRWomensBasketball
• Open Gym – FRopengym
• Wrestling – FRWrestling

Virtual Book Fair

The Virtual Book Fair is open through February 6th.  Every purchase made earns rewards for our school!  Continue to shop online here: https://bit.ly/FRMSBookFair1-2022.  This link can also be found at the top of our school website.

8th Grade: Early College

The 8th graders attended a presentation earlier this week from the Henderson County Early College (HCEC).  Students who attend HCEC will graduate in five years with a high school diploma and an opportunity to earn a two-year associate degree with transferable credits to a four-year university.

Following the presentation, students were able to pick up an application to complete.  These applications are still available at the front desk here at Flat Rock.

Applications are due to Ms. Metcalf, one of our school counselors, by February 18th.

For more information about the HCEC, click here: https://bit.ly/HCECGeneralInfo.

PBIS Reward

PBIS is our system for school-wide expectations.  Students who meet our expectations are rewarded quarterly with a PBIS reward day.  Our rescheduled PBIS reward will happen on Wednesday, February 2nd during students’ exploratory time.

School Calendar Change

The 2021-2022 school calendars have been updated to reflect last week’s schedule changes due to winter weather.

• Friday, February 18, is now a full instructional day for students on all calendars.
• Friday, February 25, is now a Remote Learning Day for all students.

Virtual vs. Remote

Under specific circumstances, the school or district could have to move to virtual or remote, as we have had to in the past couple of weeks.  Virtual and remote days are different!  The differences are explained here:

• “Virtual” Learning Day:  Teaching is live and synchronous from 8:00-12:00 through Google Meet and Google Classroom.  Teachers are available in the afternoon for small group and 1:1 support.
• “Remote” Learning Day:  This is an asynchronus day.  Students use Choice Boards to complete assignments at home.  Your child’s teacher should have already provided the Choice Board.  Teachers are not available virtually on these days via Google Meet.  (February 25th is now a Remote Learning Day)

 

January 7, 2022

We were so excited to have our students return this week, and we hope all of our Flat Rock families had a wonderful holiday break.  Thanks to everyone for a fun week of leading and learning!

Sports This Week

• Monday, January 10th:
  • Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball at Brevard:  4:30
• Tuesday, January 11th:
  • Wrestling vs. Brevard @ EHHS:  4:30
• Wednesday, January 12th:
  • Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball vs. Rugby @ FRMS:  4:30
• Thursday, January 13th:
  • Wrestling vs. Polk @ FRMS: 4:30
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball @ Polk:  4:30

Spring Sports

Softball, Baseball, and Girls’ Soccer will begin workouts very soon.  Please join the TeamReach for the sport you’re interested in.  If you don’t have the TeamReach app, click here.

TeamReach Codes

• Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics
• Baseball:  frmsbaseball
• Softball:  LROGLEGRAMPS
• Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
• Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
• Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

Board of Public Education Meeting

There will be a Board of Public Education Meeting on Monday, January 10th at 4:00 pm.

NC Check-Ins This Week

Dates for this week’s NC Check-Ins testing for the end of the 2nd quarter:

• Wednesday, 1/12- Reading
• Thursday, 1/13- Math and Math 1
• Friday, 1/14- Science (8th grade only)

End of the 2nd Quarter

• End of the grading period:  January 18th
• Quarter 2 Report Cards available:  January 25th

Looking Ahead

• No school for students Monday, January 17th
• No school for students Tuesday, January 18th
• Book Fair week begins Monday, January 24th

 

 

December 10, 2021

This Week in Sports

Monday, December 13th:

• Wrestling vs. AVMS at Home, 4:30
• Boys Basketball at AVMS, 5:00

Thursday, December 16th:

• Wrestling vs. Smokey Mountain at Home, 4:30
• Girls Basketball at Smokey Mountain, 4:30
• Boys Basketball at Smokey Mountain, 5:30

TeamReach Codes

• Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics.
• Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
• Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
• Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

Band Concert

The Winter Band Concert is Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 in the auditorium at East Henderson.

Winter/Holiday Celebrations

Homeroom Holiday Door Decoration Contest

• Our homeroom classes have been challenged to a door decorating contest!
• Judging begins on December 14th.

Winter/Holiday Spirit Week This Week!

• Monday, 12/13:  Winter/Holiday PJ Day
• Tuesday, 12/14:  Holiday Headwear Day
• Wednesday, 12/15:  Winter/Holiday Character Day
• Thursday, 12/16:  Colors of the Holidays Day
• Friday, 12/17:  Wacky Holiday Wear Day

Early Dismissal and Holiday Break

• Friday, December 17th is an early dismissal day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon.
• There is no school December 20th-January 3rd for Holiday Break.  Students will return to school on January 4th.

December 3, 2021

This Week in Sports

• Monday, December 6
  • 4:30pm Wrestling @ Polk MS
  • 4:30pm Girls’ Basketball vs. Polk MS
  • 5:30pm Boys’ Basketball vs. Polk MS

• Thursday, December 9
  • 4:30pm Wrestling @ Rugby MS
  • 4:30pm Girls’ Basketball vs. Rugby MS
  • 5:30pm Boys’ Basketball vs. Rugby MS

• TeamReach Codes
  • Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics.
  • Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
  • Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
  • Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

Reminder: Changing Student’s Transportation and Early Pick-Up

Please remember…

• If you need to change how your student is going home on a particular day, that change must be made before 2:00 pm.
• If you need to pick your student up from school before the end of the day, you must do so prior to 2:45 pm.

Face Covering Reminders

Based on current mandates and the HCPS school board’s most recent decisions:

• Currently, 6th grade students, staff working directly with 6th grade students, and parents/visitors of 6th graders are required to wear a face covering during the instructional day.
• On school buses, face coverings are required by federal mandate.  If your child rides the bus, please be sure that they wear a mask each day when they board the bus.

Looking Ahead:  Winter/Holiday Celebrations

• Homeroom Holiday Door Decoration Contest
  • Our homeroom classes have been challenged to a door decorating contest!  Judging begins December 14th.
• We will be having a Winter/Holiday Spirit Week December 13th-17th.
  • Monday, 12/13:  Winter/Holiday PJ Day
  • Tuesday, 12/14:  Holiday Headwear Day
  • Wednesday, 12/15:  Winter/Holiday Character Day
  • Thursday, 12/16:  Colors of the Holidays Day
  • Friday, 12/17:  Wacky Holiday Wear Day

 

November 19, 2021

There is no school Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, November 26th.

 

Sports Through December 3rd

*Reminder:  We encourage students to attend our sporting events, but require that they go home afterschool and return accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Basketball

• 11/23 – Boys Basketball at Canton – Steve Ledford Tribute Game, 5:00
• 11/30 – at Hendersonville
  • Girls at 4:30
  • Boys at 5:30
• 12/1 – Home vs. Brevard
  • Girls at 4:30
  • Boys at 5:30

Wrestling

• 11/30 – Home vs. Hendersonville  4:30
• 12/2 – at Brevard  4:30

Season Passes For Sale 

• Individual:  $18
• Individual and Child over 10:  $30
• Family:  $60

All-Season Passes also available for purchase!

TeamReach Codes

• Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics.
• Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
• Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
• Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

Face Covering Reminders

On school buses, face coverings are required by federal mandate.  If your child rides the bus, please be sure that they wear a mask each day when they board the bus.

Thankful!

Thank you, parents/guardians, for trusting us to care for and teach your children each day.  We appreciate your support of our efforts to make a difference in students’ lives.  We hope you all enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  We are so grateful for our Flat Rock Family!

November 5, 2021

This Week in Sports

Boys’ Basketball Practice:

• Monday-Thursday: 5:30-7:00
• Friday: TBD

Girls’ Basketball Practice:

• Monday-Thursday: 3:15-5:00
• Friday: TBD

Wrestling Practice:

• Monday-Wednesday: 3:15-5:00
• Thursday: No practice
• Friday: 3:15-5:00

TeamReach Codes

• Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics.
• Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
• Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
• Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

4 Day Weekend Coming Soon!

• Thursday, November 11th – Veterans Day Holiday. No school for students.  School office will be closed.
• Friday, November 12th – Optional Teacher Workday. No school for students.  School office will be closed.

School Board Meeting

Monday, November 8th there will be a Board of Public Education meeting at 4:00 pm.

Bus 196 Accident

As you may have seen in the news and on social media, Bus 196 was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Green River Rd on Tuesday morning, November 2nd.  The bus was transporting four Flat Rock students.  The students were transported to local hospitals and were evaluated for injuries.  Fortunately, all of the students have been released from the hospital and are recovering.  Tragically, the bus driver, Mrs. Tina Gordon, passed away in the accident.  We continue to keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.

We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support through this traumatic event.  We are so blessed to live and work in this community.

October 29, 2021

Happy Halloween!

 

This Week in Sports

• Winter Sports Parent Night
  • Thursday, November 4, 2021, @ 5:00 pm
  • All athletes must have a completed pre-participation form on file with the school
  • All athletes must create a profile on Family ID or if you already have a profile, register for the 2021-22 school year.  Please see the instructions linked here in English and Spanish.
• Practice will begin Monday, November 1, 2021 for Wrestling, Boys’ Basketball, and Girls’ Basketball.
• TeamReach Codes
  • Flat Rock Athletics – Use the team code FRAthletics.
  • Girl’s Basketball – Use the team code FRWomensBasketball
  • Open Gym – Use the team code FRopengym
  • Wrestling – Use the team code FRWrestling

No School November 11th or 12th

November 11th is the Veterans Day Holiday.  November 12th is a teacher workday.  Students will not attend school on either of these days.

Call for Parent Support – Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Parents/Guardians, we would love to gather a group of parents who would like to support our school.  We do not currently have a PTO, but PTOs can contribute so much to the success of a school.  There are various events and fundraising that PTO volunteers can help coordinate.  If you would like to lead, join, or help out with a PTO, please email our assistant principal, Amber Brown.

Disc Golf Tournament

Saturday, November 13th Mr. Tobias is coordinating a Disc Golf Tournament to raise money for our Flat Rock Middle School Disc Golf Club.  This is an amateur only fundraiser tournament. 2 rounds of 18 holes. $10 from every entry fee goes to help buy supplies for the students, course maintenance, and community outreach.  Click here for more information.

National Principal’s Month

October is National Principal’s Month and, as the month comes to an end, we want to be sure to thank our fearless leader, Mr. Haney, for his leadership and compassion.

 

October 22, 2021

This Week in Sports

Winter Sports Parent Night

• Thursday, November 4, 2021, @ 5:00 pm
• All athletes must have a completed pre-participation form on file with the school
• All athletes must create a profile on Family ID or if you already have a profile, register for the 2021-22 school year.  Please see the instructions linked here in English and Spanish.
• Please join the Flat Rock Athletics TeamReach!  Use the team code FRAthletics.

Girls’ Basketball

• Tuesday, October 26, 2021, @ 3:15 pm:  6th-grade try-outs
• Wednesday, October 27, 2021, @ 3:15 pm:  7th, 8th, and invited 6th-graders try-outs
• Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3:15 pm:  Final try-out for invited athletes
• Please join the Girl’s Basketball TeamReach!  Use the team code FRWomensBasketball.

Boys’ Basketball

• Monday, October 25, 2021 @ 5:30 pm:  6th & 7th-grade try-outs
• Tuesday, October 26, 2021 @ 5:30 pm:  8th try-outs
• Wednesday, October 27, 2021, @ 5:30 pm:  Try-outs for invited athletes
• Thursday, October 28, 2021, @ 5:30 pm:  Try-outs for invited athletes.
• Friday, October 29, 2021 @ 3:15 pm:  TBD
• Please join the Open Gym TeamReach!  Use the team code FRopengym.

Wrestling

• Practice will begin Monday, November 1, 2021
• Please join the wrestling TeamReach!  Use the team code FRWrestling

New School Staff

We are excited to welcome some new faces to Flat Rock Middle!

• Nurse Hannah Hill has been hired by the Health Department to serve Flat Rock Middle School full time beginning Tuesday, October 26th.  Our previous school nurse, Alice Elio, is now full time at a different school.  Please feel free to reach out to Nurse Hill for any future medical concerns or questions regarding your child.
• Ms. Kate Daane, currently a teacher assistant at Flat Rock, will be moving into the Data Manager role in our front office.  She will be helping with student information, grades, attendance, and schedules.
• Ms. Elizabeth Ballard will be joining us in early October as our new Media Coordinator (school librarian).

 

October 15, 2021

This Week in Sports

Boys’ Basketball Open Gym

• Wednesday, October 20, 2021:  3:15 – 5:00
• Friday, October 22, 2021:  3:15 – 5:00
• Please join the Open Gym TeamReach!  Use the team code FRopengym.

Girls’ Basketball Open Gym

• Monday, October 18, 2021:  3:15 – 5:00
• Tuesday, October 19, 2021:  3:15 – 5:00
• Please join the Girl’s Basketball TeamReach!  Use the team code FRWomensBasketball.

Wrestling

• Practice will begin Monday, November 1, 2021
• Please join the wrestling TeamReach!  Use the team code FRWrestling

Early Dismissal

Friday, October 22nd is an Early Dismissal day for students.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon.

NC Check-Ins Testing This Week

Students will take the NC Check-Ins for the first quarter this coming week.

• October 19 – Reading (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
• October 20 – Science (8th grade only)
• October 21 – Math (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)

The purpose of these tests is to give teachers data that can inform their classroom instruction.  Please encourage your child to try their best on these assessments.

End of the 1st Nine Weeks

The 1st grading period ends on October 24th and reports cards will be available on October 28th.

Attendance

Parents/guardians, thank you for getting your child to school every day on time.  Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success.  Please check out this resource from Attendance Works to help explain the importance of attendance for middle/high school students:

• English
• Spanish

Bus 235

Beginning Monday afternoon, October 18th, Bus 235 will drop off Flat Rock students about 30 minutes later than normal in the afternoons only.  This is to help correct overcrowding issues on the bus.

 

October 8, 2021

This Week in Sports

• Monday, 10/11
  • Soccer @ Macon Middle:  4:30 pm
• Wednesday, 10/13
  • Soccer @ TBD if we win on 10/11/21
• Thursday, 10/14
  • Football @ Smokey Mountain Middle
• Winter sports will begin on October 18, 2021
• Please join these TeamReach groups for the most up-to-date information.  Get the TeamReach app here.
  • Open Gym:  FRopengym

HCPS School Board

There will be an HCPS Board of Public Education meeting on Tuesday, October 12th at 4:00.  Click here to stream the meeting live on YouTube.

8th Grade Field Trips

Dupont – Wednesday, October 13th

Ag Trip – Monday, October 18th

Upcoming Testing

Students will take the NC Check-Ins for the first quarter the week after next.

• October 19 – Reading (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)
• October 20 – Science (8th grade only)
• October 21 – Math (6th, 7th, and 8th grade)

The purpose of these tests is to give teachers data that can inform their classroom instruction.  Please encourage your child to try their best on these assessments.

Thank You to Our Custodians

This past week was National Custodial Appreciation Week.  We appreciate our custodians and all that they do to create a clean, organized environment for our students to learn in.  We treated them to lunch out this week, but wish we could do so much more to show our appreciation!

October 1, 2021

This Week in Sports

• Monday, 10/4
  • Soccer vs. Apple Valley at Home 4:00
  • Volleyball vs. Apple Valley at Home 4:00
  • Softball – Open Field 4:30
• Tuesday, 10/5 – Cross Country at TBD 4:00
• Wednesday, 10/6
  • Soccer vs. TBD 4:00
  • Volleyball vs. TBD 4:00
• Thursday, 10/7
  • Football at Rugby 5:00
  • Softball – Open Field 4:30

Is Your Child Going Home With Another Student?

If a student is going home with another student, both students need a note from their parents/guardians.  We have been getting notes for the student who has a transportation change, but we also need a note from the other students’ parent giving permission for this student to come home with their child.

Athletics – TeamReach

There is a TeamReach application available to help with communications regarding all Flat Rock Athletics in general.  If your child is involved in sports, please download the TeamReach app from the Apple App store or Google Play store.  Add this code to get information regarding all sports at Flat Rock.

Code:  FRAthletics

 

 

September 17, 2021

Next Week in Sports

• Monday, 9/20
  • Soccer vs. Hendersonville at Home 4:30
  • Volleyball vs. Hendersonville at Home 4:30
• Tuesday, 9/21 – CC at Rugby 4:30
• Wednesday, 9/22
  • Soccer at Brevard 4:00
  • Volleyball at Brevard 4:00
• Thursday, 9/23 – Football at Polk Middle 5:00

Fall Portraits

Monday, September 20th we will have Fall Portraits taken by Lifetouch.  There will be a make up day for fall pictures in October for anyone who cannot attend Monday.

Fall Sports Pictures

Lifetouch will be taking sports pictures on Thursday, September 23rd.

Devious Licks

We would like to make parent/guardians aware that there is a trend going around Tik-Tok encouraging students to vandalize the school and/or steal items from school.  This trend is being referred to as the “Devious Licks” challenge.  This has become a very serious issue at our school and at other middle and high schools.  We are having to spent countless hours investigating these issues of vandalism, and our custodians are working tirelessly to clean up and conduct repairs.  Please help us by having a conversation with your child about the importance of respecting our school building and others’ belongings.  Students that have been identified as contributing to these issues have faced serious consequences including suspensions and these incidents are reported to law enforcement.

Social Media

If you don’t already, please like and follow our school Social Media pages.  With school now in full swing, we will begin sharing the many great things happening at Flat Rock!

Facebook – Like and Follow Us:  https://www.facebook.com/FRMSchool

Twitter – Follow Us:  https://twitter.com/frmspride

Media Opt Out

If you would like your child to be “opted out” of being photographed and included as part of our school or district media publications, please see the link below for information on how to do that this year.  Please be aware that there are changes this year from previous years, and you have to take action to opt your child out this year.

Media Opt-Out Information

Thank You

We appreciate our parents/guardians for all you do to contribute to your child’s education.  Whether it be reinforcing our expectations at home, helping with homework completion, attending sports events, or getting them to school on time each day, we want to say thank you!  We appreciate your support!