March 2025 FCMS newsletter

Hello Florence-Carlton Middle School Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already in March. Below, you will find some important dates as well as general updates for the month. 

The end of the third quarter is on the 28th of this month. The end of the second Trimester for 7th-grade and 8th-grade rotation classes is the 12th of March. The 7th-grade/8th-grade students will be transitioning into their third exploratory class for the year on the 13th of March. 

As the weather gets warmer please remind your students they need to be following the school dress code. Below are the dress code expectations from our middle school handbook for you to review with your child. 

FCMS Dress Code: 

1. Clothes will be neat in appearance, not excessively torn. 

2. Abbreviated or scanty clothing is not acceptable, which shall include but is not limited to: see-through shirts, exposed midriffs, open-back clothing, and excessive showing of skin. Shirts will meet slacks or skirts when standing and sitting.

3. Sleeveless and modest tank tops are acceptable. Tube tops, open-sided tank shirts, and spaghetti straps are not allowed. Excessive skin will not be shown. 

4. No underwear will be visible—examples: bra straps, boxer shorts showing, or pajama wear. 

5. Dresses, skirts, and shorts should be of sufficient length to be appropriate for classroom settings. A general rule of thumb will be: minimum length should be approximately the ends of the fingers while standing with arms relaxed at the sides.

 6. Backless and sideless apparel is prohibited.

7. Sunglasses are not to be worn indoors unless doctor recommended for the day. 

8. No dress that could imply gang affiliation will be allowed. 

9. Shoes must be worn at all times. 

10. Items with references to drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, sex or race are not acceptable. Clothing with obscenities or profanity is prohibited. 

Students who choose not to follow these guidelines may be asked to change their clothing, cover-up, call home for a change of clothing, spend the day in the office, or possibly go home. 

The FCPO will be hosting a social for Florence-Carlton Middle School students on Friday, March 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the MPR. There will be no entry fee into the social, but concessions will be sold for students to purchase. This event is for FCMS students only no guests without permission or siblings from elementary or high school.   MS Social Reminders: 

• Middle School Students from other schools will not be admitted without prior approval. A student conduct form is available at the office and must be submitted before the event. 

• Parents are to pick up students promptly at 8:30 PM

• Parents may check out their own child before the social is over.  

  • Students will not be allowed to leave early without a parent checking them out.

• Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the dance. 

•  Outside drinks and food will be left at the check-in table and will be returned at the close of the dance.

• Students will follow the school dress code.

• Slamming, roughhousing,  running, or inappropriate behaviors will not be allowed.  

• Students are to remain in the gym for the entire social.  

  •  Roaming the halls or going outside is not allowed.   

• Any student not following the rules will be asked to sit in the foyer until their parent is contacted, and comes to come pick them up. 

• We hope to have a fun and safe social for our students. 

Important dates for March:

March 7th- MS Social in the MPR from 7-8:30PM

March 12th-End of Trimester 2 (7th8th Grade Exploratory classes) 

March 24th-MS Spring Track Parent Meeting-6 pm in the Maroon Gym

March 27th-6th-grade field trip to Lolo pass

March 28th- End of Quarter 3 and 12:15PM Student Release 

March 31st- April 4th-No School Spring Break 

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sheree’ Jenkins

Florence- Carlton Middle School Principal 

jenkinss@florence.k12.mt.us