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INSIDE
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STUDENT OF THE
MONTH
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STUDENT COUNCIL
4-6
SCIENCE FAIR
7-9
FORSYTHE FRENZY
10
ADOLESCENT
DEPRESSION AND
RESILIENCY
11-12
GROCERY
PROGRAM
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PTO THRIFT
SHOP
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CALENDAR
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A MESSAGE FROM MR. MORRISSEY
February 2016
The Power of Volunteers! Our Forsythe Community Cares.
As I take a few minutes to reflect on the beginning of the second semester,
I realize how busy we are at Forsythe Middle School. Beyond the scope of
our school day, our students are engaged in enriching activities, such as our
Forsythe Science Fair, Fun Nights, after-school clubs, athletics, community
service projects (our recent water drive for Flint) and music events like Solo
and Ensemble Festival and concerts.
What do all of these events have in common? Volunteers! At Forsythe, we are
truly grateful for the hundreds of parents and guardians that step up every
year at Forsythe and volunteer to support these wonderful efforts. These
volunteers provide the necessary organizational drive, work and glue that
keeps our school a vibrant place for our kids to grow. When we volunteer
on a committee, edit the newsletter, lead an after-school club or chaperone at
Fun Night, we positively impact kids.
Please allow me to highlight two events that highlight why we need you.
Our Forsythe Science Fair is an amazing event! We are proud that Forsythe’s
Science fair is a model for schools across our state to emulate. The impact of
the fair on our students is remarkable. Without volunteers, this exceptional
tradition just could not happen.
Our PTSO is to be commended for taking the lead in helping to support
our spirit of volunteerism and support of student programs. I am looking
forward to my first Forsythe Frenzy as a principal. This event is of utmost
importance to the school, and we appreciate the support from our school
community to maintain excellence in program and services. Thank you to all
that are involved in planning and organizing this event.
To all of our volunteers, please know that we appreciate your efforts to make
Forsythe the best school it can be.
Thanks,
Jerry Morrissey
Forsythe Middle School Principal
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December
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Preston Terry, Jagger Tomasi, Emilia Zagaja
CHARACTER AWARDS:
CARING
Joyce Kafi, Jaeda Olive, Servon Hinton
January
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Preston Terry, Jagger Tomasi, Emilia
Zagaja
CHARACTER AWARDS:
RESPECT
Zane Myler, Iris McNally, Laura O’Brien,
Owen Connell, Shane Paulk, Daniele
Dintrono, Eleanor Andrew Vaughan
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Student Council
Forsythe’s Student Council has been working hard to
raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
We’ve sold LLS bracelets, Mardi Gras beads, and
Candygrams, and we’ve held multiple bake sales. In
the coming weeks we’ll continue our efforts towards
Forsythe’s $10,000 goal. You can help by:
(1) Sending in spare change to your child’s
Advisory. The Advisory that raises the most money will enjoy an Olive Garden
pasta party. The #2 Advisory receives a pizza party.
(2) Letting your family and friends know that they can support your child’s Advisory
goals by donating online. Just go to
http://events.lls.org/pages/mi/ForsytheMiddleSchool/ and search by “classroom
name” to donate directly to your child’s Advisory.
(3) See if your employer might offer a matching gift.
Questions? Contact Semra Koknar at koknar@aaps.k12.mi.us
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Science Fair 2016
The 2016 Science Fair is over and was an awesome event! The talent and effort put
into this year’s projects by the students was impressive. What a group of scientists
we have walking the halls of Forsythe.
Over 200 people volunteered their time to help pull off the science fair. Without all
of this help, the science fair would not have been the success it was. If you were a
judge, helped set up or take down the fair, entered data, donated food, etc.–THANK
YOU! And of course a big THANK YOU to the science teachers for their support and
mentoring.
Dan Ezekiel, Maria Morrissey,
Dr. Swift and Principal Morrissey
Here are the medal and honorable mention winners……
Congratulations!!
6th Grade Experiments
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Ethan Hall --Using Nerf Mega Centurion to Measure Angle's Effects on
Trajectory Distance
Mia Wood --Is It Hot or Not?
Isha Saini --Soapy Water, Coke or Sriracha: Which One Cleans Pennies the
Best
Andrew Cooke --Who's the Better Surgeon
Kyle Foster --Teeth Staining
Tyler Woelke --Shooting Hoops Experiment
Honorable Mentions
Matthew Sept
Maria Morrissey
Andrey Grover
Peter Cohn Matthew Lee
James Miller
Charles Eidelman
Grace Wang
Elizabeth Roebuck
Simon Schafer Klerkx
Ronan Pasquarella
Alice Keeling
Jacob Middleton
Peter Shellhaas
Francesca Telemaco
Ethan White
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Elena DiMagno
Sef Zeleznik
Tejvir Thomas
Lucas Miller
Asher Riley
Adam Wood
6th Grade Models
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Clare Kozma --Infrared Light: Herschel's Unexpected Discovery
Natalie Haft --An Eye Exam Can Save More Than Your Vision
Leah Cunningham --The Glowing Ocean
Jayden Gable --How ABA Works
William Stauffer --Does Wind Effect Cloud Formation?
Hana Kaehr --Blue Skies & Red Sunsets
Honorable Mentions
Eve Bryner
Seri Stewart
Alex Theros
Daniel Johnl
Ryan Bentley
Owen Schadler
Evan McKelvey
William Kersch
7th Grade Experiments
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Support
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Kian Bukowski --The Worms Ate my Homework
Delaney Breiner --The Antimicrobial Properties of Garlic
Charles Clynes and Henry Lukela --Bridges: Choosing the Best Structural
Laura O'Brien --Worming Into Conventionally and Organically Grown
Produce
Cynthia Meah --The Affect of Food Preservatives on Microorganisms
Katie Ellies --How do different solutions affect how long a Gerbera
Daisy lasts?
Honorable Mentions
Mackenzie Dempsey
Ella Solomon
Robin Austerberry
Sei Nakamura
Silvia Peppin
Theresa Rutz
Nathan Hadjiyski
Luis Glaves
Cy Veilleux
Jake Carlson
Aidan Smith
Vinamra Swaroop
Amelia Welling
Nadia Naines
Sara Mahmood
Jack Willams
Aiva Zoldan
Catrin Koselka
Luke McGinnis
Grace Catchot
Sarah Guyor
7th Grade Models
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Evelyn Carroll --Chewing the Cud: How Cows Eat Grass
Stephanie Smith --3D Bioprinting: The Alternative to Transplants
Charles Solomon --How Might Wormholes Make Time Travel Possible
Abigail Kohn and Gabrielle Le --Time Travel, A Journey Through Space
Arjun Patel --Dying Seas
Erin Page and Owen McAlister-Lopez--Oil Spills: The Major Effects and the
Best Cleanup Options
Honorable Mentions
Lauren Courtright
Paul Fontana
Ellen Koselka
Erin Hill
Jennifer Meng
Alison Marshall
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8th Grade Experiments
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Owen Derry --How Do Onions Make You Cry and What are Ways to Stop It?
Andrew Miller --King Kong Climbs, Can You?
Stephen Hyde --Durability Testing of Medieval Chainmail
Kellen Black --Which Faucet Design is the most Effective for Second
Graders?
Margaret Malan --Do adults or children see Optical Illusions Faster?
Natalie Maxey --Daphnia; What's the best Water?
Honorable Mentions
Jared Goodson
Samantha Barber
Reid Vandiepen
Anja Jacobson
Emilia Zagajac
Aaron Gankin
Natalia Portales
Adriana Massimilla
Madeleine Johal-Smith
Isabelle Lenhardt
Maggie Lareau
Nikash Prakash
Anna Azim
Hana Eltantawy
Kevin Sun
Annika Jaglan
Aymil Motawi
8th Grade Models
Medalists
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Anna Rinvelt --The Many Cells of the Immune System
Olivia Weinert --Tidal Power
Alana Brunette --Could a Newly-Pioneered Surgical Technique Eradicate
Cataracts Worldwide?
Tyler Breese --Lightning Simulator
Olivia McKelvey --String Theory
David Evans and Shawn Meah --Maglev Trains
Honorable Mentions
Ellie Andrew-Vaughan
Laura Edwards
Lindsey Choi
Daniel DIntrono
Emma Reel
Nicholas Geskes
Claire de Vries
Kethan Thomas
Shea O'Brien
Sara Soluk
Zachary Weissman
Jarrett Sung
Oliver Wang
Benjamin Saalberg
Maria Ramon
Roxana Richner
Isaac Darragh
Ben Zebrowski-Rocheleou
For those students who want to take their project to the next level, they can enter
the Southwest Michigan Science Fair. This year, the fair will be held on March 11th
and 12th. The dead line for entries is February 26, 2016 at 4:00. Have your child talk
to his or her science teacher if they are interested.
Science Fair Co-Chairs
Amy Sample, Mary Page, Derek
Vaughn, Cathy Shakespeare,
Pam Labadie
forsythescifair@gmail.com
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Forsythe PTSO Invites Parents, Teachers, and Staff to the...
Forsythe Frenzy
Silent Auction Fundraiser
Thursday, March 17th
The Polo Fields Golf Club
6 - 9:00pm
*ticket sales beginning in mid-February
financial assistance is available
*Silent Auction * Tailgate Fare * Televised NCAA Games*
*Cash Bar * Cash Games * And FUN!*
Proceeds will support important programs such as the Forsythe Grant Program, teacher
departmental curriculum-based needs, Science Fair, field trips, student WEB program, and
financial aid. Thanks to the support from Forsythe families, last year we raised over $25,000!
TOGETHER we can support innovative ideas and ongoing needs that enrich the Forsythe
community.
HOW CAN I HELP?
There are many ways! Please consider any of the following options.
*Be a Business or Family Sponsor (see attached sponsor form) *
*Make a Silent Auction Donation * Volunteer to Help*
* Join us on March 17th!*
MAKE A SILENT AUCTION DONATION
We encourage all donations! If you need an idea check out our wish list below
*Vacation Home * Photography Packages * Fine Wine and Dine*
*Tickets to Sporting Events * Private Lessons * Kids Activities*
*Pampering Experiences * Professional Services *
*Performances and Events *Unique Experiences*
Please contact:
Tracy Alam at tlmacgregor@hotmail.com
Debbie Tirico at debbietirico@me.com
THANK YOU for supporting Forsythe Middle School!
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2016 FORSYTHE FRENZY
SPONSOR FORM
Forsythe Middle School w 1655 Newport Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
PTSO: 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID #23-7134244.
Sponsor Information:
Sponsor name exactly as it should appear on donor lists: ____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________ Phone: __________________________
Contact: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Would you like your family name listed with your logo? YES/NO If so, listed as: _________________________
Please provide Becky Maley rhmaley1@me.com with a high resolution JPEG or PDF of the logo you
would like included in the sponsor displays. Deadline is March 1.
SponsorshipOpportunities:(asof2/2/2016)
q $750ChampionLevel-includes4ticketstoevent.Limitedto1sponsorSOLDOUT
q $500Level-includes2ticketstoevent.Limitedto8sponsorsONLY4AVAILABLE
q $250Level-includes1tickettoevent.Limitedto10sponsorsONLY6AVAILABLE
q $150Level-Limitedto12sponsors
q $100Level-Limitedto16sponsors
q $50Level
Thank you for supporting Forsythe Middle School.
Please make checks payable to and mail to:
Forsythe PTSO
Attn: PTSO- Forsythe Frenzy Sponsor
1655 Newport Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48103
Please contact Becky Maley at rhmaley1@me.com with any sponsorship questions.
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Adolescent Depression and Resiliency:
What you need to know
Tuesday, April 19 • Forsythe Media Center • 7-8:00pm
Facts:
Onset of depression and anxiety symptoms often occurs
between 15 – 24 years of age.
Early recognition and management of mood disorders
can help prevent negative outcomes and tragedy among
young people
Join experts from the University of Michigan Depression
Center to learn about:
• Prevalence of depression and anxiety
in adolescents
• Signs, symptoms, and stigma
• Importance of early interventions
• Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness
Initiative for Ann Arbor area high schools
• Input from a panel of Skyline High School students
Sponsored by: Forsythe PTSO, University of Michigan Depression Center,
National Network of Depression Centers
For more information contact Pat Rinvelt – Forsythe parent, Executive
Director, National Network of Depression Centers – pat@rinvelt.com
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FORSYTHE GROCERY PROGRAMS
By registering your grocery reward cards, every dollar that you
spend will earn cash back for our school!
WEBSITE
HOW TO ENROLL
No need to go online! Simply tell them
N/A
at check out to link your purchase to
Forsythe Middle School. That’s it!
Link your Meijer credit card using
Forsythe school code 790790
www.meijer.com/mcr/ OR Sign up for a Meijer 1 card which will
choose_card.jsp
be mailed to you. Once it arrives, go to
Meijer Community Rewards link to
Forsythe (790790).
Note: Meijer 1 cards must be used with cash or
debit card. Using a personal credit card won’t
give the school credit!
www.Kroger.com/
CommunityRewards
www.Buschs.com
www.Target.com
Reward cards can be obtained at any
Kroger store. Create an account and
enroll using school code 82902.
** Must re-register every April.
Request a Forsythe-linked card from
Tracy Alam (tlmacgregor@hotmail.com).
Go to the community link and set up a
MyWay account on the Cash for
Education page. Then register the store
card under your MyWay account.
If you already have a Target credit or
debit card, sign in to your online account
and link to Forsythe using school code
60591. The school gets 1% of your
Redcard purchases.
Box Top deadlines are Oct. 9th and Feb. 5th
Drop off box tops at your student’s house office.
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A Note from Busch's Cash for Education Program
You now have the option to select multiple organizations AND the student(s) you’re supporting with Busch’s Cash for Education. This ensures
the funds you raise for your select organizations go exactly where they are
meant to and that your chosen student(s) receive the appropriate credit.
Once registered, simply shop, provide your Busch’s MyWay phone number
or key tag at the register and receive credit for both your schools and students! It’s that easy! If you have not yet registered for the New Year, be sure
to follow the below steps.
How to Sign Up:
Sign into your MyWay account at Buschs.com/MyWay
You must include a valid email and opt-in to receive emails to participate in
this program (you can check this under My Account > Account Overview
when logged into MyWay)
Select up to four organizations that you would like to support for each quarter using the drop down menu. Purchases will be allocated equally between
your chosen organizations.
You may now also include the student you’re supporting.
You may change your organizations and student at any time, but only those
selected at the end of each quarter will receive credit.
Participants will be required to re-enroll on an annual basis.
Contact Tracy Alam at tlmacgregor@hotmail.com if you need a key card to
link to your MyWay account.
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CALENDAR October - November 2014
February 15-20
Mid-winter break, no school
All PTSO communications
will now be sent through
Forsythe Middle School’s email
communication system.
Please alert the House Office
secretary if your
email address changes.
26, Friday - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fun night
March 9, Wednesday
Early Release
17, Thursday
Forsythe Frenzy
25, Friday
No school
The Viking News is posted
monthly when the interim and
quarterly grade reports go home
(about every 4 1/2 weeks).
31, Thursday - 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Parent Teacher Conferences
The submission deadline is 8 days
before grade reports are sent
home.
Yael Zoldan is the newsletter
editor for the 2013-2014 school
year. Please contact her for any
submissions to the newsletter —
email and phone are as follows:
yael@designs-that-matter.com
734-891-6608
THE VIKING NEWS CAN BE
FOUND
ONLINE AT:
http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/forsythe.home/forsythe_home
PLEASE REFER
TO ONLINE CALENDAR
for more up-to-date, accurate,
timings and other
details.