Fulmore Magnet Program

2012-2013 MAGNET APPLICATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS

Dear prospective students,

We are glad you are interested in Fulmore.  Please take some time to look at the applications.  The deadline for the shadow application is Dec. 19th and the complete magnet application is due Feb. 3rd.  Please join us for our open house Jan. 10th ffrom 5-9PM.  Go Falcons!

Download App-for-2012-2013-school-year English

Download App-for-2012-2013 school year Spanish 

 

Applying is easy!  Start by downloading the application.  You will need to submit your shadow application (page 7) by December 19, 2011 if you would like to shadow at Fulmore this year. The rest of the application will need to be completed with a copy of the report card, copy of the latest TAKS or STAAR test scores, two teacher recommendation forms and the essay and submitted to the magnet office by Friday February 3, 2012.  The packet can't be recieved until all the items are collected and the application is complete.  This includes the teacher recommendations so please follow up and make sure those have been sent.  One teacher can do both the recommendations but one has to be focused on student performance in math and science and the other has to focus on language arts and social studies.  We can't wait to see your application so turn it in soon. 

   

         Applications are  due NO LATER THAN  Feb. 3rd  to the Fulmore Magnet Office at 4:00pm

• Teachers should be reminded to send their recommendations directly to us at Fulmore.
• Include  the application form all together with the other papers to send in.
• Insert December 2011 (this year's) copy of  school report card.
• Include copy of last year's TAKS scores or standardized achievement test scores.
• Two teacher recommendation forms--Teachers  complete these and send in. 
• Student letter of interest ( 2-3 paragraph, 200 word minimum).

 

If you have any questions please call the office 841-4916

The Fulmore Open House "A Night of Wonder" is January 10, 2012  from 5-7pm.  Please come see what we are all about!

 

Service Opportunities

Donation Driving, CSA Coordination, and Flyering

These volunteer positions are all good for folks who want a more flexible volunteer option and will not be on the farm:

Donation Driver: Urban Roots needs someone to help take out donations of farm fresh produce to our hunger relief partners once a week on Friday mornings for the spring and summer. If you are interested, please email us at marysol@urbanrootsatx.org for more information.

CSA Coordinator Workshare: We are currently looking for a volunteer to work 5 hours per week, starting in February through August, to coordinate our Community Supported Agriculture Program. In exchange for your work, you will receive a share of the CSA from April-August! For more information on the Urban Roots CSA, please visit www.urbanrootsatx.org. If you are interested in this position, please contact marysol@urbanrootsatx.org.

Flyering: With the start of the spring season, Urban Roots has lots of recruiting to do for volunteer days on the farm and our CSA program. We need people who can pick up our flyers and post them around town at coffee shops, libraries, and other community hubs! If you can help out with this, please email volunteer@urbanrootsatx.org.

On-Farm Volunteer Opportunities

Community Volunteer Day, Saturday Feb. 4: 9:30-12:00

We still have space available on Feb. 4th's youth-led Community Volunteer Day! On Community Volunteer Saturdays, youth lead volunteers through the farm work for the day and volunteers learn about the Urban Roots program. They are a great way to spend time outside, meet new people, and learn more about farming and Urban Roots! Space is limited and you MUST RSVP to attend. To RSVP, email volunteer@urbanrootsatx.org.

Tuesday & Thursday Farm Volunteer Mornings: 9:00-12:00

Come volunteer during the week for our Tuesday/Thursday morning shifts! No experience necessary, and you don't need to RSVP. Just show up and Marysol will put you to work harvesting, planting, weeding, or doing other farm work for the day.

Information for Volunteering at the Urban Roots Farm:
Whenever you volunteer on the farm, you will need to bring a water bottle and wear close-toed shoes. You will be outside the entire time, so please dress appropriately for the weather! Urban Roots does not provide work gloves unless we are doing a task that requires them, but you are welcome to bring your own. For Saturdays, it is preferred that you stay the entire time, although on Tuesdays or Thursdays, you can come for less time as long as you are there a minimum of 2 hours. Please, no children under 10 years old. Anyone age 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a signed parent permission form to volunteer. 

Directions to the farm and more information on volunteering can be found on our website at www.urbanrootsatx.org/get-involved/volunteer/on-the-farm. If your questions are not answered on our website, you can reach us at 512-750-8019 or volunteer@urbanrootsatx.org.

Service Opportunities

Grace Ingram-Eiser
Program Manager
Little Helping Hands
Inspiring Community Service in Early Childhood
grace@littlehelpinghands.org
Website: littlehelpinghands.org
Phone: 512-294-3689

After School Programs

Welcome to the ACE Austin Afterschool program at Fulmore Middle School!

We look forward to providing your students with a fun, enriching and safe place to be after school. Each day, students in our program can choose from a variety classes that cover areas of academic assistance, enrichment, family support and workforce and college readiness.

Some of our enrichment providers include Theatre Action Project, Active Life and Capital Area 4-H. We hope your family’s experience with the ACE/Austin program at Fulmore Middle School will be an enriching and delightful one. We welcome you!

For questions concerning the ACE Austin afterschool program, please call Lupe Ochoa at 414-0137.

Thank you
Mr. Lupe Ochoa
21st CCLC Grant Director
AISD Dep't of School, Family & Community Education
Office: 512-414-0137
FAX 512-414-0107

Magnet Competitions 2011-2012

 

	2011-2012 MAGNET ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
Organization	Competition	Deadline	Entry Fee
The Oasis on Lake Travis	2011 Oasis Sunset Photo Contest	Photos due by Mon, Oct. 20, 2011 by 5pm	$5.00
Kids.gov	"How do I become a President" Challenge	Info graphic/poster due by October 20, 2011	free
National Association for Bilingual Education	NABE 2012 Being Bilingual Essay Contest	October 31, 2011 - Visit www.nabe.org for details	free
Vista Higher Learning	2011 Video Contest Theme: Language: My Future	Video submission by October 31, 2011 www.vistahigherlearning.com/supportlanguages	free
National Association of Secondary School Principals	Prudential Spirit of Community Awards	October 31, 2011 - Must apply online at www.prudential.com/spirit	free
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program	"Diversity Means…" Musical Entry	Submissions due Wed, November 9, 2011 to the library	free
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program	"Diversity Means..." - Photography Entry	Submissions due Wed, November 9, 2011 to the Library	free
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program	"Diversity Means…" Literature Entry	Submissions due Wed, November 9, 2011 to the library	free
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program	"Diversity Means…" Film Production Entry	Submissions due Wed, November 9, 2011 to the library	free
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program	"Diversity Means..." - Visual Arts Entry	Submissions due Wed, November 9, 2011 to the library	free
Texas Commission on the Arts	Young Masters Grant Program - 8th grade only	November 15, 2011 - Electronic submissions only  www.arts.state.tx.us	free
FRA Capital Area Branch 201	FRA Americanism Essay Contest - 7th & 8th  "What Patriotism Means to Me"	December 1, 2011 - Visit www.fra.org for details	free
Adventure Write	Totem Head's 2011 Story contest	Entries due December 31, 2011  www.adventurewrite.com/kids	free
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers	2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 7th & 8th	Submissions due January 15, 2012	free
C-Span's StudentCAM 2012	(5-8 minute) Video Documentary competition	Deadline for video submission by January 20, 2012   please visit www.studentcam.org for details	free
Model United Nations	Preliminary selections & Delegate registration	Deadline April 17, 2012	$10
Fulmore Math Department	Math Pentathlon	Competition in Spring - Every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 5th in Ms. Abernathy's Rm 103
Poetry Society of TX Student Awards 2012	Poetry Contest	Submissions by March 1st, 2012 - For more details visit www.poetrysocietyoftexas.org	free
Veternas of Foreing Wars	"Are You Proud of Your Country?" Essay	Submissions by November 1, 2011	free
Global School Net CyberFair 2012	Theme "Dream and Unite"	Projects due March 16, 2012 - For more details visit www.globalschool.net.org	free
Science Fair	Encourages and rewards innovative student research	Event takes place at Fulmore -- See Ms. Granett - Rm 209	free
Oracle ThinkQuest Education Foundation	ThinkQuest Projects - Website entry	Due April 25, 2012 - www.thinkquest.org	free
Oracle ThinkQuest Education Foundation	Digital Media - Produce online journal/blog, etc	Due April 25, 2012 - www.thinkquest.org	free
National History Day - 7th Grade only	Individual and Group Categories available	see Ms. Clarson - Rm 201 for information	free

 

Magnet Student Participation in Academic Competitions and Activities

 

The Fulmore Magnet Program encourages our students to reach beyond the classroom and the regular academic experience.  Each year, magnet students are required to select two different academic competitions to participate in.  Careful attention to the deadlines and criteria is critical for students. Parents are strongly encouraged to help ensure their children understand all of the rules and procedures for the competitions.  In some cases, parents may be needed to work with their child, or with a teacher to co-sponsor a group of interested students for guidance meetings. Some students will prefer to work independently to meet deadlines. Selection will take place during school through social studies classes.  Students will be asked to take the selection sheet home for discussion and return it by the deadline. 

 

Student Name: ______________________________________      Grade: ______ 

 

Home Phone: _____________             

 

My TWO choices of academic competitions and activities for this year are:

 

1. ______________________________________________________________

 

2. ______________________________________________________________

 

**I understand that I am responsible for following through on TWO of these each year and that participation will be documented.  I will include a written reflection upon completion of each event.  I understand that a sponsor will check in with me to answer questions I might have, but that I am responsible for contacting my sponsor with whatever questions, complications, or clarifications I need BEFORE the final deadlines. I am also responsible in submitting my own entries and I will provide a submission copy to the Magnet office for record keeping.

 

Signed: __________________________________________   Grade: _____

 

Date: _________

 

 

DEADLINE TO RETURN THIS CHOICE FORM:

Friday, November 4^th

 

Return to your social studies teacher

 

Parents interested in sponsoring or assisting with competition preparations please contact the Magnet Office at 841-4916.

Web blog: http://www.Fulmoremagnet.typepad.com

Attention: 8th Grade Parents

Please see flyer for more information regarding the LASA Showcase scheduled for November 16th.

Download 2011 LASA SHOWCASE Poster[1]

2011-2012 PTA Reflections - Deadline extended to November 15th

All Magnet students are encouraged to participate in the 2011 PTA reflections as one of their academic competitions. We have extended the deadline to November 15th.  Students must turn in submissions to the Library.

Download PTA Reflections 2011 Promotional Flier

Download PTA Reflections 2011 film submissions

Download PTA Reflections 2011 literature submissions

Download PTA Reflections 2011 musical composition submissions

Download PTA Reflections 2011 photography submissions

Download PTA Reflections 2011 visual arts submissions

Ms. Clarson's History Fair Timeline for 7th Graders

PHASE II: DATA COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION OF DATA

 October 28: 5 sources/ 10  Note Slides  Due (Daily grade)

 November 7: 10 sources / 20 Note Slides  Due (Daily Grade)

 November 18:  20 sources/ 40 Note Slides  Due (Daily Grade)

 November 22: 10 Research Questions answered due

 November 28:  Teacher In-class presentations about categories.

 December 2 Category Selection finalized

(Historical Paper, Historical Website, Historical Performance, Exhibit, and Documentary)

PHASE III: DEVELOPING AN INTERPRETATION: EXPANSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH

 December 7/8 Block:  Outline of project due

 December 12:  1^st Draft Process Paper Due to Ms. Kepple

 December 19:  Final Project , Cover Page, Process Paper, & Annotated Bibliography Due

 January 10^th: Campus Wide History Fair

 February: Regional Fair

 May: State Competition

 June: National Competition.

 ***Students will be taken to the library for research but additional research may be required at the Austin Public Library

summer reading

Information coming soon......

transition camp 2012

Information coming soon.....

Fulmore Library Book Fair Volunteers Needed

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