FRANK BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Paolo Castagnoli

Principal

Houston Independent School District

1575 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX77018

Phone: 713-613-2505 Fax: 713-613-2533

A VANGUARD MAGNET CAMPUS

Good afternoon Parents,

I hope everybody is safe and dry after the rainy weekend! We are 9 weeks into the school year! We hope you and your student are enjoying all of the great things that are happening here at FBMS!!

Updates

  • In spite of the rain we had 150 students join us for the I’m Lovin’ it Saturday tutorials! Thanks for coming out, we hope that you enjoyed it! Don’t forget we’ve got plenty more planned with lots of food, fun and prizes!
  • Progress report II will be sent home this week, please make sure and ask your child for them. If you have any questions about their grade please follow up with their classroom teacher. We want to make sure that we work together to ensure the academic success of your child!
  • Friday will be a dress up day for Halloween. We will be sending home a specific dress code for kids on Wednesday. Please review with your child, we want to make sure that it is a great wonderful day for all!
  • This weekend our band students went to the all-city band auditions and earned three seats. Congratulations to the Panther Band!
  • We are hosting tours every Thursday at 1:00. If you know anybody looking for a great middle school please let them know! We have space available in all grade levels. Last year we had our first waiting list for the Vanguard program in the school’s history! Come on out and see what all the hype is about!

Reminders

  • Don’t forget we offer after school tutorials Monday through Thursday. Please make sure and check with your child’s teacher or grade level dean for more specifics.
  • Wednesday is early dismissal, students will be dismissed from class at 12:40, after school care will be provided until 6:00.
  • This Thursday the FBMS choir will be hosting our first Hauncert! Tickets will be $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Come on out and help support the arts at FBMS! 5:30-7:00 in the FBMS auditorium.
  • Friday night the 7th grade will be sponsoring a fun activity night, 3:30-6:00, complete with haunted house! Tickets are on sale now for $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. There will be food, games and movies for your viewing pleasure. Come on out and join the fun!
  • Tomorrow is the final football game of the season. Come celebrate as we vie for the district championship against Burbank MS at Cowart Stadium. Kickoff is at 5:00.

PTO NEWS

  • Frank Black Market is open for business! The school store is open every Wednesday during lunch and the first Wednesday of every month in the morning before school. Stop by if you need any shirts or hoodies.

We are also looking for some volunteers to help sell shirts and hoodies at the new Frank Black Market. There are 2 shifts available every Wednesday during lunch: 10:45-11:45 and 11:45-12:45. Just follow this link to sign up:

Thanks!

  • Our fundraiser items areset to arrive at the school on Wednesday November 4th. Pick up will be at the student center in front of the school between 4 and 6. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Paolo Castagnoli

Principal, Frank Black Middle School