Senator Families!
Today 08/06, between 1-4 we will provide your with an opportunity to get laptops for your students. This will take place in Student Services. -JM
Today 08/06, between 1-4 we will provide your with an opportunity to get laptops for your students. This will take place in Student Services. -JM
Greetings Senator Families:
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are only one week away from the beginning of the school year.
Please review the Orientation schedule attached to this email and available on our school website. Please attend the orientation aligned with your grade level 6th graders are to come at 9am, 7th graders are to come at 10am, and 8th graders are to arrive at 11am.
This event will start in the gym and be casual with schedule and information pick up and the opportunity to peruse the clubs, athletics and programs offered. All students new to Fletcher will take their ID picture and tour your schedule. Icee Spot will be on site for you to purchase because we know it’s going to be HOT!
For your convenience Mr. Atwater has opened a window of time on Wednesday to pick up computers if you so choose. From 1-4pm on Wednesday the 6th, we will be open to get computers for your students in the Student Service Building. Bring your ID if you have it. This will make the process run much smoother.
Thank you to all who have adopted a teacher or staff member through the Senator Sidekick Program. We still have Senators left to adopt so please use the link below or QR code attached to support a deserving Senator.
https://forms.office.com/r/XTZFcwF50V
The first day of school is right around the corner and we can't wait to start the new year. I look forward to seeing you in the coming week at Orientations. Go Senators!
Joseph McKenzie
Principal
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are only one week away from the beginning of the school year.
Please review the Orientation schedule attached to this email and available on our school website. Please attend the orientation aligned with your grade level 6th graders are to come at 9am, 7th graders are to come at 10am, and 8th graders are to arrive at 11am.
This event will start in the gym and be casual with schedule and information pick up and the opportunity to peruse the clubs, athletics and programs offered. All students new to Fletcher will take their ID picture and tour your schedule. Icee Spot will be on site for you to purchase because we know it’s going to be HOT!
For your convenience Mr. Atwater has opened a window of time on Wednesday to pick up computers if you so choose. From 1-4pm on Wednesday the 6th, we will be open to get computers for your students in the Student Service Building. Bring your ID if you have it. This will make the process run much smoother.
Thank you to all who have adopted a teacher or staff member through the Senator Sidekick Program. We still have Senators left to adopt so please use the link below or QR code attached to support a deserving Senator.
https://forms.office.com/r/XTZFcwF50V
The first day of school is right around the corner and we can't wait to start the new year. I look forward to seeing you in the coming week at Orientations. Go Senators!
Joseph McKenzie
Principal
Senators!
NEW CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT! Ms Bradley is sponsoring Girls Who Code! Sign up today!
NEW CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT! Ms Bradley is sponsoring Girls Who Code! Sign up today!
Senators, Any student that wishes to join football for the first day of tryouts August 11 must be registered on AKTIVATE. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Colado. coladoh@duvalschools.org
Greetings Senator Families: Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are only a few weeks away from the beginning of the school year. We are excited for the journey on which your child is embarking! I can’t adequately express how excited I am for this school year. Please see the attached welcome letter in full. I want to remind you that we will have orientation on the 8th of August from 9am to Noon. 6th graders are to come at 9am, 7th graders are to come at 10am, and 8th graders are to arrive at 11am. Please make your way to the gym when you arrive. Finally, please don't forget to adopt a Senator throughout Senator Sidekicks Initiative. We have approx. 30 left to adopt! Thank you to the 50 folks who have adopted them thus far. https://forms.office.com/r/XTZFcwF50V Joe McKenzie Principal August Happenings: 6th Grade Transition Camp – July 30th and July 31st 9am – 2pm Orientation – August 8th 9am- 12pm Campus Clean-up – August 9th 8am-12pm First Day of School – August 11th Open House – August 26th 6pm-8pm (Tentatively)
Senators,
Get geared up for the next school year!
The FMS Fanwear Online Store is live and connected to the homepage at: www.fmsenators.com
Attached is a flyer with QR code for your convenience. The store is scheduled to close Monday, August 11th.
PE Uniforms:
The PE Store is also live. PE Uniforms ordered now will be shipped to the school and you will not have to pay freight.
Senators! Please see the schedule for Orientation on the 11th of August.
-JM
Adopt a Senator faculty or staff member today!
Senator Supply Lists!
Remember that each teacher has their own syllabus that you will receive the first week of school. Use the supply lists as a guide for general supplies needed.
Calling all rising 6th grade Senators.
Spots are filling up fast and once they are gone, they are gone!
Please use the information in the QR Code to register for the 6th grade transition camp.
Senators! Welcome Mr. Puttbach! He will be teaching 6th and 7th Grade ELA!
From Mr. Puttbach..."I’m stoked for the school year and working with our students!"
About me:
B.A. in Communication from FSU 2014
Over 10 years experience working with middle school students.
What teacher inspired you:
Mrs.Combs - tv production
Favorite teaching student memory:
Hearing my students say they went from “hating reading” to loving English class and seeing its importance in life.
Fun facts:
I lived in Hollywood and worked at a movie trailer house back in 2014.
Played club ultimate frisbee in college
Big jaguars fan. DUUUUUUUUUUVAL.
Huge school spirit. GO SENATORS!!!!
- Josh Puttbach
Senators,
Please see details for summer reading at each grade level.
Future FMS Senator Dancers,
Mark your calendar for Dance Team auditions this week.
Thursday May 15th - Dance Tam Auditions
In the Dance Room
4:45pm-5:45pm
Attire:
Leotard and leggings/shorts
Forms:
Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance
Please sign up if you're student might be interested in Color Guard!
Senators - Please see announcements for 8th grade week, etc. Email Ms. Belle for more information or with your questions! smileyl1@duvalschools.org
Senators,
As you begin looking at the coming weeks, please see the testing and bell schedules for our assessment window. Please call the school with any questions. -JM
Senators, Don't for get to buy your tickets to tomorrows Spring Fling!
https://senators.givebacks.com/store/items/1184440
Senators, Please consider participating in the PTSA annual Spring Fling. Wednesday April 30th from 5:30-7:30...
Tickets on sale now for Spring Fling!
https://senators.givebacks.com/store/items/1184440
Please sign up to volunteer if you are able: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA4AA2AA5F5CF8-56325927-spring
Good morning Senator nation!
Due to spring break there will not be a call tonight at 6pm. Please refer to last Sunday's email for the week at a glance and remember that students return TUESDAY the 25th. Have a great Sunday afternoon and evening! -JM
Senators, Good morning, We love partnering with our local law enforcement. Today, Jax Beach Police are working out on campus using the mats in the wrestling room and then they’ll be out on the basketball court working on skills. You will notice police cruisers parked on 18th. No need to worry. - JM