Ferguson Hall Freshman School

We caught Mrs. Garcher's class as they were laser-focused today, reviewing how to make constructions using a compass. Students created congruent segments, congruent angles, angle bisectors, and perpendicular bisectors! #geometry #FergusonHall

Today was a great day for learning as we had various staff professional development going on. Our BHS teachers learned about ways to use data to inform instructional strategies. Our middle school teachers spent time collaborating to learn more about the characteristics and needs of our students and how we can better support them, and some of our elementary staff spent time learning more about emotional intelligence.

Our incoming freshmen attended orientation this week to prepare for the new year! A huge shout out to John Anderson, Heather Barker, and the Creek Crew students for working to make this such a success. Also, while our students were busy preparing, a parent orientation was presented by Ferguson Hall administrators and counselors in the BHS auditorium. Thank you to all BCS staff and community groups who helped make this presentation successful as well.

Join us tonight for Open House Night! Each of our buildings will host an open house for students and parents to stop by and meet teachers, get acquainted with the building and classrooms, and get ready to start the school year off next week.

Need dinner plans tomorrow night? Support our student-athletes with TWO different options. Beavercreek Cross Country is hosting a Panera fundraiser from 4 pm - 8 pm, and the BHS Football Team is hosting a Skyline Chili fundraiser from 5 pm - 9 pm. #bcreekschools

Parent-teacher conferences are happening soon. Please follow this link to sign up. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RzB7PGnagxLRZfuWkXP8A9j7BPxjF1h8/view?usp=sharing

Please see the following attachment for important information regarding Ohio State Tests: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufaWEcx2lzCerfLI45q3yFWJyQTzb_89/view?usp=sharing

Beavercreek City Schools and Ferguson Hall are collecting excess Halloween candy to provide gratitude bags for local first responders and veterans. We will be collecting excess, pre-packaged Halloween candy throughout the week of November 1-4. District-wide collection sites this year include Ferguson Hall, Main Elementary, and Fairbrook Elementary where there will be bins in the entryway by the offices for parents and students to drop off during school hours. Please send the candy in Ziploc bags. Please no powder candy or sweet tarts. Thank you for your generosity in this worthwhile cause.

Want the latest information about clubs and activities happening at Ferguson Hall and BHS? Check out our daily announcements page! https://www.gocreek.org/o/fhfs/page/daily-announcements

Kona Ice will be at Ferguson Freshman Hall on Friday, October 7 to help raise funds for the PTO. The link is now LIVE to pre-order your child's Kona to ensure a cashless transaction at the event. If you forget to prepay - don't worry - you can still bring cash and pay at the truck. Konas are $3, $4 and $5. https://app.konaicepay.com/#//F01551621 A few TIPS to make for a great experience... - Get your order in early. Pre-pay ordering will close on Thursday, October 6 at 9 pm. - Put the STUDENT'S name in the "recipient" field - If you have multiple students, please do a separate order for EACH student.

Attached you find the Math Department newsletter for Algebra 1 and Geometry at Ferguson Hall. Algebra 1 Parent Newsletter - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Rrf7hVvy5Du73hlsevSISvUM_y89zymjHuUTANqjGRM/edit?usp=sharing Geometry Parent Newsletter - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t501ZysVzgkLR7yIKdUe7266sKmcD1NSU-IyKe7x_js/edit?usp=sharing In the newsletters you will find: - Lesson videos related to your child's work - Study guides for each test/quiz - Answer keys for study guides - Videos going over study guides for further explanations The best way to study for any test/quiz in math is to practice.  Please encourage your child to complete/redo the review as many times as necessary until they feel confident with their work.  Use the videos to help them with questions that they do not understand.   Sincerely, Ferguson Hall Math Department Ashley Garcher, Steven Long, Jaclyn Southard, Michael Southard

Our daily announcements are the best place to get information about the clubs and activities happening on campus. We post them daily at: https://www.gocreek.org/o/fhfs/page/daily-announcements

We have found that most students do not use their lockers at FH so we do not automatically assign them to all students. However, we definitely understand that lockers are important for some students and want to give them the flexibility to choose a locker that works best with their schedule. If a student wants a locker at Ferguson Hall they need to: 1) Get a lock; 2) Pick out a locker wherever in the building they think will work best; 3) Let the office know which locker you picked. We encourage you to "walk your schedule" for a couple of days to figure out which locker location works best.

Now is the time to think about clubs and activities for the upcoming year. Research shows that 9th graders who are involved in extracurricular activities earn better grades, have better attendance, and report being happier overall. There is a club, sport, or activity for almost everyone at Beavercreek and if your child cannot find one - encourage them to start their own! Here is a list of clubs and activities we have available as well as some research to support getting involved! https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/-extracurricular-activities-the-path-to-academic-success https://www.gocreek.org/o/bhs/page/beavercreek-high-school-clubs-groups-activities

Freshman Parent Orientation and Information Fair will be held on August 10 from 8-10AM in the BHS auditorium. We will share Ferguson Hall expectations, explore Snapchat and Instagram, discuss graduation requirements, and answer questions about high school (this presentation will address sexting, hidden apps, and other topics not appropriate for young children.) We will be selling class shirts and will have many district and community resources available at the Information Fair. We will have student volunteers to watch and play with younger children while we meet.

Freshmen Orientation will take place on August 10 from 8-noon. Drop off and pick up will take place at the BHS gymnasium. Students should wear comfortable clothes but do not need to bring any supplies.

It's Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is a reminder that each and every person can commit to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and make significant contributions to achieving a drug-free community. #RedRibbonWeek #BcreekSchools

📅 Today’s #TBT appears like it could have been from many years ago, but these fun memories were made recently! Students and staff dressed up for Decades Day and enjoyed a treat from Kona Ice. It certainly looked like the best TIME! 🕰️ #BcreekSchools

👻 🦇 🕸️The Beavercreek High School Character Club would like to invite the community to experience the Haunted Hallway at Ferguson Hall on Friday, October 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $3 entry for students/children and $5 entry for adults. Enjoy crafts, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and a spooky adventure! It sounds like it will be a SPOOKTACULAR time! #BcreekSchools

🗳️ Make a plan to vote in this upcoming election! Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. Beavercreek City Schools is not on the ballot but there are local issues and candidates on the upcoming ballot. Early, in-person voting is now available for all registered voters. Visit voteohio.gov for detailed voting information. #VoteReady #BcreekSchools