FMS Weekly Newsletter Dec. 5th

Posted Date: 12/05/25 (04:00 PM)

Fremont Middle School

A bear and penguin celebrate winter with gifts and smiles.

Hello school community

Welcome to this week's edition of the HAWK Talk Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

Upcoming Events

12/5 💃All School Dance “Winter A-Glow” 6-8pm

12/8-10 🏀7th Basketball Tournament @ East Valley (TBD)

12/8-10 🏀 8th Basketball Tournament @ South (TBD)

12/15 🎼FMS/SMS Orchestra Winter Concert @ 7pm

12/16 🎷FMS Winter Concert

Choir @ 6pm

Band @ 7pm

12/22-1/5❄️ Winter Break

A cartoon illustration of a desk calendar with the word 'CALENDAR' at the top.

🎄 The First Annual Hawks Holiday Giving Tree Has Landed! (And It’s Adorable.)

CAST Leadership is proud to present our First Annual Hawks Holiday Giving Tree, now officially taking root in the lobby starting December 1 (that is the goal anyway) . This one is mostly for our grown-ups — staff and parents — who want to spread a little warmth this season without needing to buy a yacht or a pony.

🌟 What is the Hawks Holiday Giving Tree?

Students may ask, so here’s the quick version you can use:

"It's a tree full of tags representing the kinds of people served by the Ross Pantry — children, teens, and adults in our Kuna community. Staff and families can pick a tag, buy the item listed, and return it unwrapped. The pantry will distribute everything to families who need support this winter."

Boom. Easy. Helpful. You sound brilliant!!!

🎁What’s On the Tags?

A mix of winter clothing and hygiene items, ALL going to the Ross Pantry.

And yes, we made sure the tree has:

Plenty of items under $10 (toothbrushes, deodorant, socks, etc.)
Some mid-range items
A few higher-cost ones for anyone who enjoys going big

Choose whatever fits your season and your budget. Every item counts.

How It Works

Walk up to the tree.
Pick a cute little tag that speaks to your soul.
Scan the QR code on the back to claim it.
Buy the item.
Return it unwrapped by December 12.
Or skip the tree and follow the QR code on the flyer and move onto step 4 LOL.

🎒 Where to Bring Donations

Staff & Students: Bring items to Room 29
Parents/Guardians: Drop off items at the Front Office
(Standard entry rules apply — ID required!)

💙 What Happens Next?

CAST will keep the tree stocked, track the QR form, and help sort everything. All items go directly to the Ross Pantry, supporting families right here in Kuna.

If you or your students have questions about how it works, feel free to reach out to me at sblynch@kunaschools.org and I’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful tradition! You guys are all the best and your kindness, humor, and big hearts (Hawk hearts?) make our school shine during the holidays.

Let’s make this first year something special.

Warmly,

Ms. Lynch & CAST Leadership

A holiday Giving Tree poster encourages donations to benefit families through the Ross Pantry.

Advisory Competition! Hawks Feed the Need Food Drive Starts Dec. 1 🦅🥫

Hello Advisory Teachers!

CAST is excited to launch our Hawks Feed the Need Food Drive benefiting the Ross Pantry and families in need right here in Kuna. Your Advisory classes will be competing to see who can bring in the most food donations between December 1–12!

🏆Prize

The Advisory with the most points wins a DONUT PARTY on Tuesday, December 16, provided by CAST Leadership!

🥫Point System

Please remind your students that:

1 point = any non-expired, non-perishable food item
5 points = regular-sized cereal boxes
(Cereal is the pantry’s most expensive and most needed item!)

🍜Most Needed Items

The Ross Pantry specifically requests:

Rice
Ramen
Cereal
…but all non-perishable, non-expired food items are appreciated.

📆Collection Details

Students bring items directly to your Advisory classroom
CAST will come around on B-days during 3rd block to collect, count, and total points
The competition runs Dec. 1–Dec. 12

! Reminders

Please check that items are not expired
Encourage cereal donations if families are able — it helps the pantry most and earns more points
CAST will track totals and announce updates

Thank you so much for helping your Advisory get excited about serving others. Let’s fill the shelves at the Ross Pantry and show what Hawks can do when we work together!

💙💚Go Hawks!

Ms. Lynch & CAST Leadership

A food drive poster with illustrations of food items and text.

Christmas event flyer with event details, including date, time, and location.

Poster advertising the City of Kuna Christmas Tree Lighting event in 2025.

Promotional graphic for Zgirls program, featuring a smiling young woman and a laptop screen.

Poster promoting Candy Cane Grams for the Fremont Music Department.

Four cartoon children surround a large camera, smiling and looking friendly.

Link for FMS School Pictures

Direct Photo - School pictures

You need to go to the 25-26 Fremont MS underclass under July 28th

Use students ID for online code and your email address

Please let the office know if you need you Student ID number. You can also see it on your PowerSchool.

FMS Yearbook On Sale Now

FMS Yearbooks are on sale NOW

This year's theme is Lights, Camera, Action and yearbooks will be hardcover this year for $30.

Yearbooks will only be sold until January 27th.

You can purchase your yearbook on Walsworth.

Students browse books at a Scholastic Book Fair, with dates and location displayed.

A QR code with a red square containing an open book icon in the center.

📚Fremont Book Fair is Coming 📚

Fair Dates & Times

The fair will be held from Monday, December 4th, through Sunday, December 10th.

Please Note the On-Campus Schedule:

The fair will be open at Fremont Middle School from December 4th to December 7th and again on December 10th.
It will be CLOSED on Friday, December 8th, and Saturday, December 9th, at the school.

🛒Shop Anytime Online!

Can't make it during school hours, or looking to shop on the weekend? You can browse thousands of additional titles and support our school through our online store!

You can shop the virtual fair using the QR code.

A winter weather graphic with temperature guidelines for outdoor recess.

Neon sign promoting a 'Winter A-Glow Dance' with date, time, and ticket information.

Community Support: Local Food Resources for Families

If things feel a little tight right now, you’re not alone — and our community has resources ready to help.

Local Support:

Kuna Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, November 15th, 10 am - Noon, 260 W. 4th St., Kuna, ID.
St. Vincent de Paul: offering Thanksgiving food boxes. Call 208-853-4921 to request one.
Walmart: has Thanksgiving meal packages (feeds ~10 people) for $40. Call 208-917-6902 to order.
Boiselist.com: check for local food and community assistance options.
Additional resources: reach out to your students' school counselor for need-based additional help:

A resource guide lists food pantries in Kuna and surrounding areas.

A flyer lists food pantry resources in Kuna and the surrounding area.

Feed It Forward

A cartoon illustration of a school lunch tray with various food items and a milk carton.

Supporting Students at Fremont Middle School One Meal at a Time

No student should go hungry. No student should be shamed.

The Feed It Forward program provides a way for our community to support Fremont Middle School students by helping cover student meal debt ensuring every child has access to a healthy, dignified meal at school.

If you are a parent, community member, or business owner please consider donating to Feed it Forward.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Make a Donation

Community members, parents, and organizations can contribute in one of two ways:

Add funds through the LINQ online meal payment system (just like adding to your own student’s account).
Drop off cash or check at the Kuna School District Office or the Fremont Middle School Office.

Please indicate that the donation is for the Feed It Forward account at Fremont Middle School.

2. Funds Are Applied to Student Meal Debt

Your donation will be used to reduce or eliminate unpaid meal balances for Fremont Middle School students in need.

3. Students Receive Meals Without Shame

When students do not have enough funds in their account, the cafeteria cashier can discreetly use the Feed It Forward account so no student is denied a meal or singled out.

4. Guidelines for Use

To ensure funds help the most students:

Only full meals can be purchased with Feed It Forward funds.
No à la carte items (extra snacks, desserts, or drinks) will be covered.
Second meals are not eligible, as they are charged at the adult rate.

WHY IT MATTERS

Combats Hunger – Every student deserves access to nutritious food.
Supports Our Schools – Helps manage and reduce student meal debt.
Builds Community – Allows individuals to make a direct, local impact.
Promotes Dignity – No student experiences lunch shaming or food insecurity at school.

GET INVOLVED

Your contribution directly supports students.

Together, we can Feed It Forward one meal at a time..

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