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

Friday, April 12, 2024

Important Dates

April 18-19 – 8th Grade Trips
April 19 – Rising 6th Graders Visit Flat Rock
April 22-25 – Spring Spirit Week
April 22-29 – Spring Book Fair
Monday, April 22 – Dairi-O School Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 23
- 8th Grade Visit to East Henderson
- READY FOR THE ROCK, Rising 6th Grader Night, 5:30-7:00
April 24-May 10 – iReady End-of-Year Diagnostic Window
Thursday, April 25 – Special Olympics at East Henderson
Friday, April 26 – No School
Wednesday, May 17th Grade Trip
6th Grade Synergy Team Field Trip
Friday, May 3 – 8th Grade Dance, 6:00-7:00
May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th – 6th Grade Integrity Team Field Trip
May 8th – 6th Grade Trip Gumption Team Field Trip
May 14-16 – End of Grade Testing
May 21st – 8th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
May 22nd – 7th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
May 22nd – 6th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
Wednesday, May 22 – 8th Grade Picnic at Jackson Park
Friday, May 24 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, Early Dismissal
June 3-13, Mondays-Thursdays – Summer Learning (by invitation only), 8:00-12:30

EOG Parent Volunteers Needed

Parents, we are in DESPERATE need of volunteers for helping with EOG testing this year on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 14th – 8th Grade Science EOG
Wednesday, May 15th – Reading EOG
Thursday, May 16th – Math EOG

Please view the available openings on the link below to sign up to help. When you arrive at 7:00 that morning, you will receive a short training and details about where you’ll be set up in the school to help that day. Please call or email Amber Brown if you have any questions. Thank you for volunteering!

https://bit.ly/2024-EOG-Volunteers

Athletics

Sports This Week

Monday, April 15th:
- Softball and & Soccer @ Rugby, 4:30
  Baseball vs. Brevard @ Mills River Park, 4:30
Tuesday, April 16:
- Track @ East Henderson, 4:00

Upcoming Events

2024-25 Cheer Team Tryouts

May 6-8, 2024: 3:15-5:30 in the FRMS Gym
- Cheer Tryout Announcement Flyer
- Cheer Tryout Information Packet

2024-25 Free Sports Physicals Event

May 14, 2024: 3:15 to 5:30
- Students will be bused to EHHS by FRMS staff. Parents pick up at EHHS.
- Students must complete the Medical History and the Consent to Treat form and bring it with them to receive the free physical.
- A physical packet will be sent home two days before the event.
- Please contact Dane Lancaster @ FRMS for more information.

Banner Sponsorship Program

Please consider participating in Flat Rock Middle School’s Athletic Banner Sponsorship Program. Support Flat Rock Athletics by purchasing a banner that advertises your business or demonstrates your support. Please contact Dane Lancaster for more details!

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: FRsoccer24 (only staff, players, and player’s parents can join)
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: Putt2024

Friday, April 5, 2024

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 9 – Parent Meeting for 8th Grade Trip, 5:00-6:00
Thursday, April 11 – Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting, 5:00-6:00
April 18-19 – 8th Grade Trips
April 19 – Rising 6th Graders Visit Flat Rock
April 22-25 – Spring Spirit Week
April 22-29 – Spring Book Fair
Monday, April 22 – Dairi-O School Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 23
- 8th Grade Visit to East Henderson
- READY FOR THE ROCK, Rising 6th Grader Night, 5:30-7:00
Thursday, April 25 – Special Olympics at East Henderson
Friday, April 26 – No School
Wednesday, May 1
- 7th Grade Trip
- 6th Grade Synergy Team Field Trip
Friday, May 3 – 8th Grade Dance, 6:00-7:00
May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th – 6th Grade Integrity Team Field Trip
May 8th – 6th Grade Trip Gumption Team Field Trip
May 14-16 – End of Grade Testing
May 21st – 8th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
May 22nd – 7th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
May 22nd – 6th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony and Field Day
Wednesday, May 22 – 8th Grade Picnic at Jackson Park
Friday, May 24 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, Early Dismissal
June 3-13, Mondays-Thursdays – Summer Learning (by invitation only), 8:00-12:30

Athletics

Sports This Week

Monday, April 8th
- Softball @ Brevard, 4:30
- Baseball @ Brevard, 4:30
- Girls Soccer @ Brevard, 4:30
Tuesday, April 9
- Track @ Polk County High, 4:00
Wednesday, March 20
- Softball @ Home vs. Polk, 4:30
- Baseball @ Home (Blue Ridge Field) vs. Polk, 4:30
- Girls Soccer @ Home (EHHS) vs. Polk, 4:30

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: FRsoccer24 (only staff, players, and player’s parents can join)
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: Putt2024

EOG Parent Volunteers Needed

Parents, we are in need of volunteers for helping with EOG testing this year on the following dates:’

Tuesday, May 14th – 8th Grade Science EOG
Wednesday, May 15th – Reading EOG
Thursday, May 16th – Math EOG

https://bit.ly/2024-EOG-Volunteers

Dairi-O Spirit Night

Please join us at Dairi-O on Monday, April 22nd for Spirit Night. A portion of sales this night will directly support Flat Rock Middle School.

Recognitions

National Assistant Principal’s Week: Thank you to our Assistant Principals Mrs. Amber Brown and Mr. Dane Lancaster for their leadership!
National School Library Month: Thank you to Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard for maintaining our library and instilling a love of reading in our students!
Honor Roll Students: Congratulations, again, to all of our students who made the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll. It was a fun week of celebrating them at our Honor Roll Ceremonies!

Tardy and End of Day Early Pick Up Reminders

Tardies: Students are expected to arrive before 8:00. If they arrive after 8:00, they will be counted as Tardy. If a student leaves before 3:00, they will also be marked as Tardy. It is important that students arrive on time and stay the full day to not miss any classroom instruction. Please make your child’s attendance a priority in this last quarter of the school year.
End of Day Early Pick Up: Students may be picked up early prior to 2:30. If a parent tries to pick a student up between 2:30 and 3:00, they will be asked to wait in the car rider line to pick up after 3:00.

Ready for the Rock Night

Rising 6th Grade families are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 for Ready for the Rock Night. This is a night to celebrate our newest Eagle 6th Graders. Our book fair will be open, and we will have a food truck available for your family to purchase dinner.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Important Dates

Sunday, March 17 – End of Quarter 3
Tuesday, March 19 – Eagle Outlook Meeting 5:00
Thursday, March 21 – 3rd Quarter Report Cards
Friday, March 22 – 3rd Quarter Eagle Pride Day
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed
Wednesday, April 3 – 3rd Quarter 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Thursday, April 4 – 3rd Quarter 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Friday, April 5 – 3rd Quarter 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Tuesday, April 9 – Parent Meeting for 8th Grade Trip
April 18-19 – 8th Grade Trip
April 19 – Rising 6th Grade Visit
Monday, April 22 – Dairi-O School Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 23 – READY FOR THE ROCK, Rising 6th Grader Night, 5:30-7:00
Friday, April 26 – No School for Students
Wednesday, May 1 – 7th Grade Trip
Friday, May 3 – 8th Grade Dance
May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th and May 8th – 6th Grade Trip
May 14-16 – End of Grade Testing
May 20-23 – End of Year Awards Ceremonies, Field Days
Wednesday, May 22 – 8th Grade Picnic at Jackson Park
Friday, May 24 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, Early Dismissal

Athletics

Sports This Week

Monday, March 18
- Softball @ Polk, 4:30
- Baseball @ Polk, 4:30
- Girls Soccer @ Polk, 4:30
Tuesday, March 19
- Track @ WHHS, 4:00
Wednesday, March 20
- Softball @ Home vs. Rugby, 4:30
- Baseball @ Home vs. Rugby, 4:30
- Girls Soccer @ Home vs. Rugby, 4:30

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: FRsoccer24 (only staff, players, and player’s parents can join)
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: Putt2024

Tardy and End of Day Early Pick Up Reminders

Tardies: Students are expected to arrive before 8:00. If they arrive after 8:00, they will be counted as Tardy. If a student leaves before 3:00, they will also be marked as Tardy. It is important that students arrive on time and stay the full day to not miss any classroom instruction. Please make your child’s attendance a priority in this last quarter of the school year.
End of Day Early Pick Up: Students may be picked up early prior to 2:30. If a parent tries to pick a student up between 2:30 and 3:00, they will be asked to wait in the car rider line to pick up after 3:00.

2024-2025 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Heather Knapp, 8th Grade Science Teacher!

Friday, March 1, 2024

Important Dates

Tuesday, March 5:
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day: NOTE – as a change from previous years, every child will have their picture taken during Spring Portrait Day!
- Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High for Rising 9th-12th Graders, Drop-In 5:00-7:30
Wednesday, March 6 – Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 11-13- 3rd Quarter NC Check-Ins
March 11-15 – We Are Hope Week
Friday, March 15 – Final Payment Due for 8th Grade Trip
March 17 – End of Quarter 3
Thursday, March 21 – 3rd Quarter Report Cards
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed
Wednesday, April 3 – 3rd Quarter 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Thursday, April 4 – 3rd Quarter 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
Friday, April 5 – 3rd Quarter 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration

Athletics

Sports This Week

Monday, March 4
- Softball @ Bethel, 4:30
- Baseball @ Bethel, 4:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Track @ EHHS, 3:45

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: FRsoccer24 (only staff, players, and player’s parents can join)
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: Putt2024

3rd Quarter Check-Ins

Students will take their 3rd Quarter Check-In tests on the following dates:

Monday, March 11 – Science (8th Grade)
Tuesday, March 12 – Reading (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Wednesday, March 12 – Math (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)

It is very important that students are present on each of these testing days. It helps for them to get a good night’s rest and full breakfast before testing as well.

Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High School

8th graders, join us at East Henderson High School on March 5th from 5:00-7:30 for Eagle Flight Night.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Important Dates

Monday, February 26 – Spring Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day: NOTE – as a change from previous years, every child will have their picture taken during Spring Portrait Day!
- Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High for Rising 9th-12th Graders, Drop-In 5:00-7:30
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 11-13- 3rd Quarter NC Check-Ins
March 11-15 – We Are Hope Week
March 17 – End of Quarter 3
March 21 – 3rd Quarter Report Cards
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring Sports Parent Night: Monday, February 26th, 2024 – 5:30-6:30.

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: FRsoccer24 (only staff, players, and player’s parents can join)
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: Putt2024

Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High School

8th graders, join us at East Henderson High School on March 5th from 5:00-7:30 for Eagle Flight Night.

Friday, February 9, 2024

Important Dates

Tuesday, February 13 – School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students
Monday, February 26 – Spring Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day: NOTE – as a change from previous years, every child will have their picture taken during Spring Portrait Day!
- Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High for Rising 9th-12th Graders
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 11-13- 3rd Quarter NC Check-Ins
March 17 – End of Quarter 3
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring Sports begin this coming week. Please check out the Spring Sports Information Hub! Students must have a physical and Dragonfly Max to participate (see the Spring Sports Information Hub). Click here for a parent tutorial on using Dragonfly Max.

Spring Sports Parent Night: Monday, February 26th, 2024 – 5:30-6:30.

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: TBD

Counselor’s Week

This week has been National School Counselor’s Week! We have two of the best, and we are grateful for everything they do for the students at Flat Rock. Thank you, Ms. Kim Metcalf and Mr. Nick Sands!

Yearbook

The deadline to purchase a Yearbook for this school year is February 23rd. Students can bring in money to purchase, or you can purchase online at jostens.com/2024yearbook.

8th Grade End of Year Dates

8th-grade parents and students. Please be aware of the important dates on this document as we approach the end of the school year.

8th Grade 2024 End-of-Year Dates Document

Eagle Flight Night at East Henderson High School

8th graders, join us at East Henderson High School on March 5th from 5:00-7:30 for Eagle Flight Night.

Pre-Registration, Core Class & CTE Pathway info, Club Fair, Apprenticeship Info, BRCC Cohort Presentation at 6pm, free child care for elementary age children provided by EHHS student volunteers, free popcorn and hot dogs Preinscripción, Información sobre clases básicas / cursos tecnicos, Información sobre clubes, Informacion de aprendizaje, Presentación de la cohorte Blue Ridge 6pm, Cuidado Infantil gratuito apra Niños de primaria proporcionado por estudiantes voluntarios de EHS

Friday, February 2, 2024

Important Dates

February 5-9 – Valentine’s Spirit Week
Friday, February 9 – Valentine’s Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, February 13 – School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students
Monday, February 26 – Spring Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day: NOTE – as a change from previous years, every child will have their picture taken during Spring Portrait Day!
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 11-13- 3rd Quarter NC Check-Ins
March 17 – End of Quarter 3
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring Sports begin February 12th. Please check out the Spring Sports Information Hub! Students must have a physical and Dragonfly Max to participate (see the Spring Sports Information Hub). Click here for a parent tutorial on using Dragonfly Max.

Spring Sports Parent Night: Monday, February 26th, 2024 – 5:30-6:30.

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Baseball: FRMSBaseball23
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: TBD

Valentine’s Fun!

We have lots of fun planned this week and next!

Valentine’s Spirit Week is this week!
- Monday, February 5th: “I Love Comfort” Wear your favorite PJ’s!
- Tuesday, February 6th: “Famous Duo Day!” (Dress as your favorite famous couple, BFF pair, etc.)
- Wednesday, February 7th: Red, White, and Pink Day!
- Thursday, February 8th: “Peace and Love Day” Bring out your 60’s tie-dye, flowers, hearts, and peaceful and loving energy!
- Friday, February 9th: “Dress to Impress” Wear your finest for our Valentine’s Dance!
Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 9th:
- 3:30-5:00 (parents MUST arrange for students to be picked up from 5:00-5:30)
- $5.00 entry fee
- Concessions will be sold! (Drinks are $2. Candy is $1.)
Lollipops for sale!
- Our Student Government will be selling lollipops during lunch through February 12th. They will also be sold at the dance. Students can buy lollipops for their friends to receive on Valentine’s Day. Lollipops cost $1.00 each. Lollipops will be delivered to students’ homerooms on February 14th.

Fundraiser for the Gibbs Family

We want to thank everyone who contributed to the fundraiser for the Gibbs family! We were able to raise over $3800 to help them get back on their feet following the house fire. We are in awe of how this community comes together for one another. We appreciate you!

Friday, January 26, 2024

Important Dates

January 30-February 2 – AM Car Rider Line Fundraiser for the Gibbs Family
January 30-February 9 – Access Testing for Multilingual Learners
Friday, February 9 – Valentine’s Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, February 13 – School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students
Monday, February 26 – Spring Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring Sports begin February 12th. Please check out the Spring Sports Information Hub! Students must have a physical and Dragonfly Max to participate (see the Spring Sports Information Hub).

Spring Sports Parent Night: Monday, February 26th, 2024 – 5:30-6:30.

Spring Sports Team Reach Codes

Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Baseball: Baseballfrms
Softball: Gramps1
Track: FRTrack24
Golf: TBD

AM Car Rider Line Fundraiser for the Gibbs Family

Our community has a legacy of supporting one another in times of need. Unfortunately, one of our Flat Rock Students and her family lost their home in a house fire last Sunday. We will be hosting a fundraiser for the Gibbs family in the morning car rider line Tuesday, January 30th-Friday, February 2nd. Cash, change, or check donations will be accepted. Please make checks out to Flat Rock Middle School so we can combine all donations into one payment for the family. If your child is not a car rider and you’d like to send in a donation, the front office will also be accepting donations next week. Thank you for your help!

Kinship Caregiver Coffee and Connection

Are you the caregiver/guardian of a child who is not your biological child? The Kinship Family Support line is sponsoring a get-together to provide support to families involved in kinship placements/guardianship. The event is at The Boys and Girls Club (1304 Ashe St, Hendersonville) on Tuesday, January 30th at 8:30 am. Enjoy a cup of coffee, pastries, and connection with other grandparents raising grandchildren or family/friends raising relative children. Email luv4kin@gmail.com with questions or to let them know if you plan to attend.

The number for the Kinship Family Support Line is 1-866-LUV-4KIN.

Valentine’s Dance

We will have a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 9th from 3:30-5:00. Tickets are $5.00 and concessions will be sold. Students join us for a fun time with friends!

Friday, January 19, 2024

Important Dates

January 30-February 9 – Access Testing for Multilingual Learners
Friday, February 9 – Valentine’s Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, February 13 – School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students
Monday, February 26 – Spring Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring sports begin February 12th. Please check out the Spring Sports Information Hub! Students must have a physical and Dragonfly Max to participate (see the Spring Sports Information Hub). Our Spring Sports Parent Night will be Monday, February 26th from 5:30-6:30.

Sports This Week

Monday, January 22:
- Boys Basketball Playoff Game @ Macon, 5:30
Tuesday, January 23:
- Wrestling Dual Tournament at Polk, 4:30
Friday, January 26:
- Wrestling Individual Tournament at Pisgah, 3:30

Kinship Caregiver Coffee and Connection

The number for the Kinship Family Support Line is 1-866-LUV-4KIN.

Valentine’s Dance

We will have a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 9th from 3:30-5:00. Tickets are $5.00 and concessions will be sold. Students join us for a fun time with friends!

Monday, January 15, 2024

Important Dates

Monday, January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School for Students
Wednesday, January 17 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am-9:00 am
February 5-9 – Access Testing for Multilingual Learners
Friday, February 9 – Valentine’s Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, February 13 – School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students
Tuesday, March 5
- Primary Election Day
- Spring Portrait Day
Friday, March 8 – No School For Students
March 25-29 – Spring Break, School Closed

Athletics

Spring sports begin February 12th. Please check out the Spring Sports Information Hub! Students must have a physical and Dragonfly Max to participate (see the Spring Sports Information Hub).

Sports This Week

Tuesday, January 16th

Wrestling at Apple Valley, 4:30
Basketball vs. Apple Valley at Home, 4:30

Winter Weather Preparedness

With several more weeks of winter upon us, we want to ensure that our families are prepared in the event of weather delays, closures, or early dismissals.

IMPORTANT: Please review and update your contact details in PowerSchool to ensure we have the correct email address and phone numbers. If you have any questions about this, please contact Ms. White in the front office. It’s important to update your contact details anytime they change to ensure seamless communication.

Please have a plan for your student in case there is a closure, delay, or early dismissal.

Please note that HCPS will announce weather-related closures, delays, and early dismissals through the following platforms:

HCPS Website
Social Media: Follow HCPS on Facebook and Instagram (@HCPSNC)
Swiftk12 Phone Calls: Calls will come to the phone numbers in PowerSchool.
Swiftk12 Emails: Emails will come to the email addresses in PowerSchool.
Local Media: WLOS News 13, BlueRidgeNow, WYFF News 4, Fox Carolina News, WSPA 7News, Hendersonville Lightning, WHKP 1450 AM, and WTZQ Radio

Bus Team Reach

If your student rides a bus in the morning and/or afternoon, please join your child’s bus’s Team Reach. This will ensure that drivers can communicate updates with families directly.

Team Reach App

Find the code here for each bus in order to join:

Bus 182: FRMS182
Bus 197: FRMS197
Bus 216: FRMS216
Bus 221: FRMS221
Bus 223: FRMS223
Bus 240: FRMS240
Bus 249: FRMS249
Bus 193: EHHS193
Bus 227: EHHS227
Bus 229: EHHS229
Bus 230: EHHS230
Bus 235: EHHS235
Bus 217: EHHS217

Kinship Caregiver Coffee and Connection

The number for the Kinship Family Support Line is 1-866-LUV-4KIN.

Valentine’s Dance

We will have a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 9th from 3:30-5:00. Tickets are $5.00 and concessions will be sold. Students join us for a fun time with friends!

Friday, January 5, 2024

We wish all of our Flat Rock families a Happy New Year and a fresh start in 2024!

Important Dates

Thursday, January 4 – Q2 Report Cards Available to Parents
Tuesday, January 9
- School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting, 5:00-6:00
Wednesday, January 10 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00
Thursday, January 11 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00
Friday, January 12 – 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00
Monday, January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School for Students
Friday, February 16 – No School for Students

Kinship Caregiver Coffee and Connection

The number for the Kinship Family Support Line is 1-866-LUV-4KIN.

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Sports This Week

Monday, January 8th
- Wrestling vs. Polk at Home, 4:30 pm
- Basketball @ Polk, 4:30 pm
Thursday, January 11th
- Wrestling @ Rugby, 4:30 pm
- Basketball vs. Rugby at Home, 4:30 pm

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store!

Friday, December 15, 2023

Important Dates

Monday, December 18 – Holiday Faculty and Staff Cheer
Tuesday, December 19 –
- Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon
- Eagle Pride Day (Quarter 2)
December 20-January 2 – Winter Break, No School for Students
Tuesday, January 2 – End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 3 – Students Return to School
Thursday, January 4 – Quarter 2 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
Wednesday, January 10 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2
Thursday, January 11 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2

8th Grade Field Trip Payments

8th grade parents can now pay the deposit for the 8th Grade Field Trip online via schoolcashonline.com. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable.

FRMS Holiday Faculty and Staff Cheer

From our Eagle Outlook Parent Group:

Let’s show our Eagle Outlook appreciation for the amazing FRMS Faculty & Staff by blessing them with an assortment of holiday cookies and treats during their lunch on December 18th! There are also opportunities to volunteer your time setting up, greeting teachers, and assisting with clean up on the 18th. Treat bags will be provided so teachers can take home some cookies as well!

Please drop off your cookies by 9:30 am to the front office the morning of December 18th.

Parents, sign up here to help: December 18th Holiday Cheer Sign Up

Thank you for being a vital part of supporting your children by serving the teachers and staff who teach and guide them on a daily basis!

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Sports This Week

Monday, December 18:

Wrestling vs. Hendersonville @ Home, 4:30
Basketball @ Hendersonville, 4:30

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES

Friday, December 8, 2023

Important Dates

Tuesday, December 12 – Quarter 2 Science Check-In Assessment (8th Grade)
Wednesday, December 13 – Quarter 2 Reading Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Thursday, December 14 – Quarter 2 Math Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Monday, December 18 – Holiday Faculty and Staff Cheer
Tuesday, December 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon
- Eagle Pride Day (Quarter 2)
December 20-January 2 – Winter Break, No School for Students
Tuesday, January 2 – End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 3 – Students Return to School
Thursday, January 4 – Quarter 2 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
Wednesday, January 10 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2
Thursday, January 11 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2

FRMS Holiday Faculty and Staff Cheer

From our Eagle Outlook Parent Group:

Please drop off your cookies by 9:30 am to the front office the morning of December 18th.

Parents, sign up here to help: December 18th Holiday Cheer Sign Up

Thank you for being a vital part of supporting your children by serving the teachers and staff who teach and guide them on a daily basis!

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Sports This Week

Monday, December 11:

Wrestling vs. Rugby @ Home, 4:30
Basketball @ Rugby, 4:30

Wednesday, December 13:

Wrestling vs. Apple Valley at Home, 4:30
Basketball @ Apple Valley, 4:30

TeamReach

This is the primary way coaches communicate with athletes and their parents. Please download the TeamReach app and enter the code (listed below) for the sport your child is playing. If you have any questions, please call the school.

Winter Sports Boys’ Basketball: 22Eagles23
Girls’ Basketball: TBD
Wrestling: FRWrestling
Spring Sports Softball: TBD
Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
Track: frtrack23
Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Golf: TBD

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Important Dates

December 4-8 – Holiday Spirit Week (see details below)
Tuesday, December 5 – Eagle Outlook Parent Group Meeting (5:00, Conference Room)
Thursday, December 7 – Winter Sports Pep Rally
Friday, December 8 – Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, December 12 – Quarter 2 Science Check-In Assessment (8th Grade)
Wednesday, December 13 – Quarter 2 Reading Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Thursday, December 14 – Quarter 2 Math Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Tuesday, December 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon
December 20-January 2 – Winter Break, No School for Students
Tuesday, January 2 – End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 3 – Students Return to School
Thursday, January 4 – Quarter 2 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
Wednesday, January 10 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2
Thursday, January 11 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2

Holiday Spirit Week, December 4-8

Monday 12/4 – Winter/Holiday Character Day
Tuesday 12/5 – Pajama Day (Wear your coziest holiday PJ’s)
Wednesday 12/6 – Winter Wonderland Day (Bring in winter with our blues, whites, scarves, sweaters and boots)
Thursday 12/7 – Holiday Eagle Pride – Pep Rally (Show off your Eagle Spirit, paired with reindeer antlers, Santa hats and fun holiday socks!)
Friday 12/8 – Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
- Dance is 3-5pm
- Tackiest Sweater Contest at Dance

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Sports This Week

Monday, December 4:

Wrestling vs. Brevard @ Home, 4:30
Basketball @ Brevard, 4:30

Thursday, December 7:

Wrestling @ Polk, 4:30
Basketball vs. Polk @ Home, 4:30

TeamReach

Winter Sports
- Boys’ Basketball: 22Eagles23
- Girls’ Basketball: TBD
- Wrestling: FRWrestling
Spring Sports
- Softball: TBD
- Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
- Track: frtrack23
- Girls’ Soccer: TBD
- Golf: TBD

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store!

Friday, November 10, 2023

Important Dates

Friday, November 10 – Veterans Day, No School
Wednesday, November 15 – 2nd Quarter Midterms Available
Friday, November 17 – Teacher Appreciation Chili Buffet Lunch
November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 4-8 – Holiday Spirit Week
Thursday, December 7 – Winter Sports Pep Rally
Friday, December 8 – Winter Dance, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, December 12 – Quarter 2 Reading Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Wednesday, December 13 – Quarter 2 Math Check-In Assessment (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Thursday, December 14 – Quarter 2 Science Check-In Assessment (8th Grade)
Tuesday, December 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon
December 20-January 2 – Winter Break, No School for Students
Tuesday, January 2 – End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 3 – Students Return to School
Thursday, January 4 – Quarter 2 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
Wednesday, January 10 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2
Thursday, January 11 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2
Friday, January 12 – 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration for Quarter 2

Veterans Day

We honor all veterans who have been members of our country’s armed forces, and we have so much #EaglePride for the veterans we have on our staff here at The Rock. Thank you to these folks for serving our country and for serving here at Flat Rock Middle:

SP4 Garnett Buckner, US Army, Vietnam
LTJG Albert Fernandez, US Coast Guard 1981-87, Maritime Law Enforcement and Surface Navigation Specialist
SGT Lisa Holland, Army National Guard & Army Reserve

Honor Air Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Honor Air Fundraiser, which funds trips to Washington, D.C. for local veterans. We are happy to report that we raised $1100 this week to donate to Honor Air. We appreciate you support of our local veterans.

Teacher Appreciation Chili Buffet Lunch

Parents, let’s show our FRMS Teachers and Staff a little Pre-Thanksgiving love by providing them with a duty-free, Chili Buffet Lunch on Friday, November 17th. We are looking to serve 95 people, so we greatly need your help. Please click this Sign-Up Genius to volunteer to bring in chili, other items, or to volunteer to help. Thank you!

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Monday, November 20:

Basketball at Waynesville, 4:30
Wrestling at Home vs. Waynesville, 4:30

Tuesday, November 28:

Basketball at Home vs. Bethel, 4:30
Wrestling at Bethel, 4:30

Thursday, November 30:

Basketball at Home vs. Hendersonville, 4:30
Wrestling at Hendersonville, 4:30

TeamReach

Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball: 22Eagles23
Girls’ Basketball: TBD
Wrestling: FRWrestling

Spring Sports
Softball: TBD
Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
Track: frtrack23
Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Golf: TBD

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store!

Friday, November 3, 2023

Important Dates

November 6-9 – Honor Air Coin Fundraiser (Car Rider Line)
Monday, November 6 – Winter Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Wednesday, November 8 – Eagle Outlook, 5:00-6:00
Friday, November 10 – Veterans Day, No School
Wednesday, November 15 – 2nd Quarter Midterms Available
November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Break, No School

Honor Air Coin Fundraiser

Next week, bring in your coins to donate to Honor Air. Donations will go towards funding a trip to Washington, DC for local Veterans. Coins will be collected in the car rider line each morning next week.

Eagle Outlook Parent Group

Want to help our staff, students, and school? Join our Eagle Outlook Parent Group by coming to an Eagle Outlook meeting. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 8th, 5:00-6:00 in the Conference Room. You can also use our Eagle Outlook Community on Team Reach (Use Group Code: EOComm to join).

Athletics

Winter Sports Information Hub

Winter Sports Parent Night is Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:30!

Monday, November 20:
- Basketball at Waynesville, 4:30
- Wrestling at Home vs. Waynesville, 4:30
Tuesday, November 28:
- Basketball at Home vs. Bethel, 4:30
- Wrestling at Bethel, 4:30
Thursday, November 30:
- Basketball at Home vs. Hendersonville, 4:30
- Wrestling at Hendersonville, 4:30

TeamReach

Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball: 22Eagles23
Girls’ Basketball: TBD
Wrestling: FRWrestling

Spring Sports
Softball: TBD
Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
Track: frtrack23
Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Golf: TBD

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store!

Friday, October 20, 2023

Fundraiser Update

Thank you so much to all of our students (and parents) who participated in this year’s American Made Fundraiser. Our Mega Party yesterday was so much fun! Here are a few important reminders about the fundraiser:

ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
If you were missing an item from your order, those items have been requested and should arrive next week.
Please email Ms. Brown or call the school if you have any further questions about the fundraiser.

Queens of Eagle Pride Day

Congratulations to Evelina and Jordyn who were our top sellers in the school! Combined they raised over $3,000 for the American Made Fundraiser. On Thursday, they got to attend the Mega Party for every grade level, we ordered them Chick-Fil-A for lunch, and we celebrated them throughout the day.

Top Selling Homeroom

Congratulations to Ms. Kitchens’ Homeroom class who gets to have Chick-Fil-A for breakfast next Friday morning!

Important Dates

Thursday, October 26- Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
Friday, October 27
- Fall School Dance, 3:30-5:00
- Trunk or Treat, EHHS Parking Lot, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Monday, October 30 – Winter Sports Begin! Click here for more information.
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 10 – Veterans Day, No School
Wednesday, November 15 – 2nd Quarter Midterms Available
November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Break, No School

Fall School Dance

Friday, October 27th, from 3:30-5:00, we will have our Fall Dance sponsored by our FRMS Counseling Department. Admission to the dance is $5.00. Concessions will be provided.

Come to the dance, and afterward, head to the parking lot at East Henderson to participate in Trunk or Treat! More info about Trunk or Treat can be found below.

Eagle Outlook Parent Group

Want to help our staff, students, and school? Join our Eagle Outlook Parent Group by coming to an Eagle Outlook meeting. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 1st, 5:00-6:00 in the Conference Room. You can also use our Eagle Outlook Community on Team Reach (Use Group Code: EOComm to join).

Yearbook

On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Cafeteria, students can bring in $1.00 to buy a yearbook raffle ticket. The raffle drawing winner will receive a free yearbook. The 2nd and 3rd tickets drawn will receive $20 off a yearbook. The last day to buy a raffle ticket will be October 31st.

Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular Concert

Join us in the East Henderson High School Auditorium on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 pm for the EHHS and FRMS Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular Concert. A suggested $2.00 donation will be accepted at the door. Costumes are encouraged!

East High Trunk or Treat Event

Families, please join us in the East Henderson High School parking lot on Friday, October 27th from 4:00-6:00 for Trunk or Treat! The high school has put together this event for all families in our community.

Athletics

Winter Sports begin soon!

If your child wants to participate in basketball or wrestling, please review the Winter Sports Information Hub. If you have questions, please call the school.

TeamReach

Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball: 22Eagles23
Girls’ Basketball: TBD
Wrestling: FRWrestling

Spring Sports
Softball: TBD
Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
Track: frtrack23
Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Golf: TBD

Purchase School Spirit Wear online at the FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store

Friday, October 6, 2023

Important Dates

October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a minimum $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Athletics

Tuesday, October 10:
- Cross Country @ AVMS – 4:30 pm – Conference Championship!
Wednesday, October 11:
- Soccer vs. Rugby @ Home – 4:30 pm – 1st Round Playoff Game!
Thursday, October 12:
- Football vs. Rugby @ Bethel – 5:00 pm
Friday, October 13:
- Volleyball Banquet – 3:00-7:00 pm

TeamReach

Fall Sports

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Boys’ Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Winter Sports

Boys’ Basketball:
Girls’ Basketball:
Wrestling: FRWrestling

Spring Sports

Softball: TBD
Baseball: FRMSbaseball23
Track: frtrack23
Girls’ Soccer: TBD
Golf: TBD

Attention:

Winter Sports begin soon! If your child wants to participate in basketball or wrestling, please review the Winter Sports Information Hub. If you have questions, please call the school.

Friday, September 29, 2023

Important Dates

October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a minimum $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Athletics

Monday, October 2:
- Soccer vs. Rugby @ Home – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball vs. Rugby @ Home – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 3:
- Cross Country @ Polk – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, October 4:
- Volleyball vs. AVMS @ Home – 4:30 pm
Thursday, October 5:
- Football vs. Rugby @ WHHS – 5:00 pm
- Soccer vs. AVMS @ EHHS – 4:30 pm
  Cross Country @ Asheville Christian Academy – 4:30 pm

Fall Sports Picture Day

Tuesday, October 3, 2023: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTXNMPJ7

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

FRMS Sideline Store

Flat Rock now has its own Fan Gear Sideline Store sponsored by BSN Sports. Visit the site to shop a wide array of fully customizable clothing, drinking cups, wall hangings, and more. All purchases are delivered directly to you and support Flat Rock Middle School. Code: SPIRIT will get you 25% off everything for a limited time!

Printable Flyer

Friday, September 22, 2023

Important Dates

September 25-29 – SPIRIT WEEK!
Tuesday, September 26 – Fall Picture Day
Thursday, September 28 – Biscuit Fundraiser In The Car Rider Line, Pep Rally for Students
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a minimum $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

SPIRIT WEEK 9/25-9/29

Monday 9/25: It’s Fall, Y’all! Pull out your Flannels, Boots, and Scarves for a Fall day!
Tuesday, 9/26: Roll Out the Red Carpet (It’s Picture Day- Dress up with your fancy clothes)
Wednesday 9/27: “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink” – Pay homage to Mean Girls and Barbie with an ALL Pink day!
Thursday 9/28: PEP RALLY! Wear your Flat Rock Eagle Wear! (Green and White)
Friday 9/29: Twin Day. Find a friend or a teacher and dress up as twins!

Car Rider Line Biscuit Fundraiser

On Thursday, September 28th, we will have another Car Rider Line Biscuit Fundraiser for parents. We will have Sausage Biscuits and Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits this time. Biscuits are $5 each, and a portion of the sales go toward our school. We will sell them until we run out. Thank you for your support!

American Made Fundraiser

Students can donate at least $30 before the end of this month and still get to attend the MEGA Party on October 20th. They can bring cash or a check written to Flat Rock Middle School.
Delivery of items is expected to take 3-4 weeks.

Fall Picture Day

Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 26. Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTX7VXCS

Athletics

Monday, September 25:
- Soccer vs. Brevard @ Home – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball vs. Brevard @ Home – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, September 26:
- Cross Country @ Rugby – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 27:
- Soccer @ Polk – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball @ Polk – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 28:
- Football vs. Apple Valley @ Home – 5:00 pm
- Cross Country @ Asheville Christian Academy – 4:30 pm

*Important Note: We want students to attend our home sporting events, but it is required that students leave campus and return with adult supervision. The adult must remain with the student as long as they are on campus. Students may not be dropped off and picked up after the game. The intent behind this rule is supervision and safety for our students.

Fall Sports Picture Day

Tuesday, October 3, 2023: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTXNMPJ7

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store

Sideline Store Website
Printable Flyer

Friday, September 15, 2023

Important Dates

Tuesday, September 26 – Fall Picture Day
- Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTX7VXCS
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

American Made Fundraiser

We have reached 64% of our fundraising goal.
All paper order forms were due today, September 15th.
Students can donate at least $30 before the end of this month and still get to attend the MEGA Party on October 20th. They can bring cash or a check written to Flat Rock Middle School.
Delivery of items is expected to take 3-4 weeks.

Athletics

Monday, September 18:
- Soccer @ Apple Valley – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball @ Apple Valley – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, September 19:
- Cross Country @ Home – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 20:
- Soccer @ Hendersonville – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball @ Hendersonville – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 21:
- Football @ Polk – 5:00 pm

Fall Sports Picture Day

Tuesday, October 3, 2023: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTXNMPJ7

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store

Sideline Store Website

Printable Flyer

Friday, September 8, 2023

Important Dates

Monday, September 11 – All Fundraiser Forms Due
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
Tuesday, September 26 – Fall Picture Day
- Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTX7VXCS
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

American Made Fundraiser

We have reached 27% of our fundraising goal.

All paper order forms are due Monday, September 11.

Students can donate at least $30 before the end of this month and still get to attend the MEGA Party on October 20th.

Delivery of items is expected to take 3-4 weeks.

Athletics

Monday, September 11:
- Soccer vs. Polk @ Home – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball vs. Polk @ Home – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, September 12:
- Cross Country @ Apple Valley – 4:30
Wednesday, September 13:
- Soccer @ Rugby – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball @ Rugby – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 14:
- Football @ Brevard – 5:00 pm

Fall Sports Picture Day

Tuesday, October 3, 2023: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID: EVTXNMPJ7

FRMS EAGLES Sideline Store

Flat Rock now has its own Fan Gear Shop sponsored by BSN Sports. Please visit the store to see the flyer and shop a wide array of fully customizable clothing, drinking cups, wall hangings, and more. All purchases are delivered directly to you and support Flat Rock Middle School.

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Eggs Up Grill Biscuit Fundraiser

Our Eggs Up Grill Biscuit Fundraiser was a huge success on Thursday! We sold 50 biscuits in just 9 minutes! We will continue to have the biscuit fundraiser in the morning car rider line occasionally, and we will be sure to have more biscuits ordered next time. Be on the lookout for the next date! We appreciate Eggs Up Grill, and parents, for supporting our school!

Friday, August 25, 2023

Important Dates

August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 – Eagle Outlook Parent Meeting (Conference Room)
Thursday, September 7, 7:30-8:00 – Eggs Up Grill Biscuit Fundraiser in the morning Car Rider Line
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sells at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser (or brings in a $30 donation)!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

American Made Fundraiser

We have reached 10% of our fundraising goal through Online Sales with our American Made School Fundraiser! The sale continues through September 9th.

Students who sell at least 12 items will attend our MEGA Party in October. There will be inflatables, a foam cannon, music, games, and snow cones! If a family prefers not to sell, a donation can be made. Students who don’t sell but donate at least $30 will also attend the MEGA Party in October. Delivery of items is expected to take 3-4 weeks.

NEW! If students bring their paper order form in on Tuesday, September 5th and show their teacher that they have sold at least 12 items, they will be entered into a drawing to get to Pie a Teacher or Principal in the face at the MEGA Party! Students who have sold at least 12 items online will also be entered in the drawing.

Athletics

Tuesday, September 5:
- Soccer vs. Hendersonville @ Home – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball vs. Hendersonville @ Home – 4:30 pm
- Cross Country @ Home – 4:30
Wednesday, September 6:
- Soccer @ Brevard – 4:30 pm
- Volleyball @ Brevard – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 7: Football vs. Hendersonville @ Home – 5:00 pm

Apple Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser

Planning a trip downtown to enjoy the Apple Festival this weekend? Pay to park in one of the Flat Rock parking lots close to the Festival and support our school. Shout out to these local businesses for supporting our fundraiser!

Flat Rock Athletics Lot – Enter on E Caswell St – YAM Yoga and Massage, Packard Cabinetry, and New Pointe Builders
Flat Rock Disc Golf Club – Harry Deaton Interiors on King St

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Eggs Up Grill Biscuit Fundraiser

On Thursday, September 7th in the morning Car Rider Line, parents can purchase Eggs Up Grill biscuits! Be sure to bring cash! A portion of the sales will benefit our school.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Important Dates

August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser (more details to come)
Tuesday, August 29 – Eagle Pride Night, 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.
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 – Eagle Outlook Parent Meeting (Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sells at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser!
Wednesday, November 1 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Thursday, November 2 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Friday, November 3 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

American Fundraiser

Today, we are starting our Fall Fundraising Program. This year, our students will be selling from “American Made,” a collection of cookie dough, nuts, snacks, candles, wrapping paper, and chocolates, all proudly made in the USA! The proceeds from this sale will benefit students by allowing us to make purchases that improve our school’s overall quality of learning.

Students brought home a sales packet today that includes a prize envelope, parent letter, order form, and product catalog. It is very important that parents carefully read the parent letter for directions and more information about prizes. The parent letter is also being sent to parents’ email addresses.

We encourage students to sell as much as they can through online purchases. That is the quickest way they can earn prizes! There’s also the option for customers to pay with cash or check upon delivery of their items. Delivery is expected to take 3-4 weeks.

Athletics

Monday, August 28th: Soccer & Volleyball @ Waynesville Middle School – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, August 30th: Volleyball vs. Bethel Middle School – 4:30 pm
Thursday, August 31st: Football @ Asheville Middle School – 5:00 pm

Important Note: We want students to attend our home sporting events, but it is required that students leave campus and return with adult supervision. The adult must remain with the student as long as they are on campus. Students may not be dropped off and picked up after the game. The intent behind this rule is supervision and safety for our students.

Apple Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser

Parents, we need volunteers to help us run our Apple Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser. Please contact Coach McMillan at jmmcmillan@hcpsnc.org if you’d like to help!

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Buses

Click here to access bus stop information for this school year. This link can also be found on our school website.

Please join your child’s bus TeamReach! Download the TeamReach App and enter the TeamReach code corresponding to your child’s bus number. Bus drivers will be using TeamReach to communicate about any changes to bus routes that parents will need to know.

Bus 182: FRMS182
Bus 197: FRMS197
Bus 216: FRMS216
Bus 249: FRMS249
Bus 221: FRMS221
Bus 223: FRMS223
Bus 240: FRMS240

Friday, August 18, 2023

Important Dates

Friday, August 18 – Chromebook User Agreements Due (all students and parents must complete)
August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser (more details to come)
Tuesday, August 29 – Eagle Pride Night, 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.
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 – Eagle Outlook Parent Meeting (Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sells at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser!

Athletics

Tuesday, August 22nd
- Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs. North Buncombe
- Volleyball Scrimmage vs. North Buncombe
Wednesday, August 23rd
- Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs. Asheville
Thursday, August 24th
- Football Jamboree at EHHS

Apple Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser

Parents, we need volunteers to help us run our Apple Festival Parking Lot Fundraiser. Please contact Coach McMillan at jmmcmillan@hcpsnc.org if you’d like to help!

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Chromebook User Agreement

There are still over 150 students who are not allowed to be assigned a Chromebook yet because a parent/guardian has not completed the Chromebook User Agreement. Please complete the online Agreement now if you haven’t done so yet. If you need a paper copy of the Agreement to complete, they are available at the front office.

To access the Chromebook User Agreement for digital completion, visit hcpsnc.org/cbform

To access the Chromebook Insurance information, visit hcpsnc.org/cbinsure

To access the Chromebook Damage & Loss Fee Schedule, visit hcpsnc.org/cbfees

No Cost for Student Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch is now available at no cost for ALL students for the 2023-2024 school year. This went into effect on August 16, 2023.

What does this mean for the HCPS Family?

This program encompasses balanced and nutritious meals, ensuring that your child has access to wholesome food throughout their school day. Our focus is not only on their academic growth but also on their physical and emotional well-being. By removing the financial burden associated with daily meals, we hope to create an environment where every student can thrive without any worries about their next meal.
It is important to note that while this program covers breakfast and lunch offerings, extra items are available for purchase.
If a student wishes to purchase extra items such as ice cream, snacks or extra meals, these may be purchased with cash or through available funds on students’ accounts. If your child already has funds on their account, they can use them for these items. You can easily set up and/or manage your online account at K12PaymentCenter.com.

Buses

Click here to access bus stop information for this school year. This link can also be found on our school website.

Please join your child’s bus TeamReach! Download the TeamReach App and enter the TeamReach code that corresponds to your child’s bus number. Bus drivers will be using the TeamReach to communicate about any changes to bus routes that parents will need to know.

Bus 182: FRMS182
Bus 197: FRMS197
Bus 216: FRMS216
Bus 249: FRMS249
Bus 221: FRMS221
Bus 223: FRMS223
Bus 240: FRMS240

Student Code of Conduct

We have prepared a new Code of Conduct this year that clearly communicates our expectations for students. If you haven’t done so already, parents, please sign your child’s copy of the Code of Conduct so that your child’s teachers know you have reviewed it. 6th graders’ Code of Conduct can be signed in their Agenda Books. 7th and 8th graders were supposed to bring home a copy to get signed. Thank you for your support!

Band

It’s not too late for 6th graders to sign up for Band if they are interested. They can sign up anytime before August 25th. Have your child see Ms. Lowe in the Band Room if they would like to join or if they have any questions.

Clubs

Disc Golf Club
- Our Disc Golf Club will start on August 29th. The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 (weather permitting). All students are welcome to join! No equipment is needed! Have your child see Mr. Tobias in room C7 if they would like to join or if they have any questions.
Glee Club
- Does your child enjoy singing and performing with friends? Have them join our new Glee Club! Glee Club will meet on Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 beginning August 1st. Have your child see Ms. Lowe in the Band Room if they would like to join or if they have any questions.
More club opportunities may become available throughout the school year. We will keep you posted!

Friday, August 11, 2023

We are so excited for the first day of school on Monday!

Important Dates

Monday, August 14 – First Day of School!
Monday, August 14 – Fall Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
Thursday, August 17 – Beginning of Year i-Ready Diagnostic Window Opens
Friday, August 18 – Chromebook User Agreements Due (all students and parents must complete)
August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser (more details to come)
Tuesday, August 29 – Eagle Pride Night, 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.
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 – Eagle Outlook Parent Meeting (Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
October 9-11 – Quarter 1 NC Check In Assessments
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sells at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser!

Athletics

TeamReach

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Fall Sports Parent Night

Monday, August 14 – Fall Sports Parent Night 5:30-6:30 in the gymnasium.
Please see the Fall Sports Information Hub.

Chromebook User Agreement

This school year, parents must read and agree to the HCPS Chromebook User Agreement for each child. Students will not be assigned a Chromebook to use at school unless an agreement has been signed. Parents will have an opportunity to purchase insurance to cover costs in the event your student’s assigned Chromebook gets damaged or lost. Parents have until Friday, August 18, 2023, to read and agree with the User Agreement. You will also have limited time to purchase insurance to cover any damages or loss to your student’s Chromebook. If you want insurance, you will need to sign up in a timely manner. It is essential to know that all Chromebook users, regardless of insurance status, will be held financially liable for any damage to or loss of Chromebooks, whether at school or home.

To access the Chromebook User Agreement for digital completion, visit hcpsnc.org/cbform

To access the Chromebook Insurance information, visit hcpsnc.org/cbinsure

To access the Chromebook Damage & Loss Fee Schedule, visit hcpsnc.org/cbfees

Please contact the front office if you need a paper copy of the Chromebook Usage Agreement. Thank you for your support.

Free or Reduced Lunch Form

In order to be eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, families must complete an application for the USDA’s National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs. Even if you do not believe you will qualify, it helps our school with school funding if you complete the form. Only one form must be completed for each family (even if you have multiple students in your family). If you do not have your child’s school ID number, you can enter a zero (0).

Bus Stop Info for Parents

Click here to access bus stop information for this school year. This link can also be found on our school website.

Friday, July 28, 2023

Important Dates

Thursday, August 3 & Friday, August 4 – 6th Grade Rock Academy, 8:00-12:00
- Rising 6th Grade Orientation
- Rising 6th-grade students should plan to attend both mornings.
Thursday, August 3, 4:00-6:00 – 6th Graders Try Out Instruments for Band and Orchestra (FRMS Band Room)
Thursday, August 10 – Welcome to The Rock Night, 5:30-7:30
- 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!
Monday, August 14 – First Day of School!
Monday, August 14 – Fall Sports Parent Night, 5:30-6:30
August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser (more details to come)
Tuesday, August 29 – Eagle Pride Night, 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.
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 – Eagle Outlook Parent Meeting (Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser!

Buses

ATTENTION PARENTS OF RISING 6th GRADERS: Please complete the School Bus Rider Survey. This is the same survey sent this week via a phone call, text, and email. This survey will help us determine who wants to ride a bus this coming school year. You only need to complete the survey once per child. If you have any questions, please call the school. Thank you!

Athletics

TeamReach
This is the primary way coaches communicate with athletes and their parents. Please download the TeamReach app and enter the code (listed below) for the sport your child is playing. If you have any questions, please call the school.

Football: FRFootball23
Volleyball: 23frmsvolleyball
Cross Country: XC2122
Soccer: FRMSBS23
Cheer: FRMS2324

Fall Sports Parent Night

Monday, August 14 – Fall Sports Parent Night 5:30-6:30 in the gymnasium.
Please see the Fall Sports Information Hub.

Dragonfly Max
All athletes must complete registration in Dragonfly Max before participating in organized team activities. Please see this instructional flyer for more details.

School Supplies List

All students will use the following items this school year:

No. 2 Wooden Pencils
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
5 Composition Books
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Wired Headphones or Wired Earbuds (cannot be wireless)

This year’s fees:

6th Grade Locker and Agenda Fee: $10.00
7th and 8th Grade Locker Fee: $5.00

***Teachers may request specific supplies in addition to this list. Teacher-specific lists will be distributed at Welcome to the Rock Night, Thursday, August 10th, 5:30-7:30.***

Free or Reduced Lunch Form

In order to be eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, families must complete an application for the USDA’s National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs. Even if you do not believe you will qualify, it helps our school if you complete the form. Only one form must be completed for each family (even if you have multiple students in your family).

PowerSchool and Class Assignments

We will not know student schedules until we distribute them at Rock Academy for 6th grade and at Welcome to the Rock Night for 7th and 8th grade. If you see a schedule or teacher assignment in Parent Portal on PowerSchool, please know that that class assignment may not be correct/final. The correct class assignments won’t be available until Rock Academy and Welcome to the Rock Night.

Friday, July 21, 2023

This is our first Family News Flash of the new school year! We plan to send Flat Rock News to families every Friday. It is important to us to keep you informed.

Summer Office Hours

During the summer, our office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00-4:00.

Important Dates

Thursday, August 3 & Friday, August 4 – 6th Grade Rock Academy, 8:00-12:00
- Rising 6th Grade Orientation
- Rising 6th-grade students should plan to attend both mornings.
Thursday, August 10 – Welcome to The Rock Night, 5:30-7:30
- 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!
Monday, August 14 – First Day of School!
August 28-September 8 – American Made Fundraiser (more details to come)
Tuesday, August 29 – Eagle Pride Night, 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.
Monday, September 4 – Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 13 – Quarter 1 Midterm
Monday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 17 – Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
Thursday, October 19 – First Quarter Report Cards
Friday, October 20 – MEGA Party for any student who sold at least 12 items for our American Made Fundraiser!

School Supplies List

All students will use the following items this school year:

No. 2 Wooden Pencils
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
5 Composition Books
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Wired Headphones or Wired Earbuds (cannot be wireless)

This year’s fees:

6th Grade Locker and Agenda Fee: $10.00
7th and 8th Grade Locker Fee: $5.00

***Teachers may request specific supplies in addition to this list.

Teacher-specific lists will be distributed at Welcome to the Rock Night, Thursday, August 10th, 5:30-7:30.***