See you on Monday, December 2!
Popular author Gordon Korman visited Flinn Middle School. He wrote his first book when he was in 7th grade & published it when he was in 9th grade! Gordon talked about how he wrote his first novel when he was only twelve — a four-month-long seventh-grade language arts assignment that produced THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING AT MACDONALD HALL, which was published by Scholastic when he was 14. Gordon talked about research, brainstorming, developing characters, dialogue, rewriting & revision, and humor. Flinn invited Gordon Korman to share his love of writing, his experience, and writing strategies to encourage students to become better writers themselves.
Social media post for today’s author visit 😁
Today, we had the incredible privilege of welcoming Gordon Korman to Falcon Country! 🦅🎉
Gordon shared his inspiring journey of publishing his first book in 7th grade, talked about the inspirations behind his amazing novels, and gave us an exclusive sneak peek by reading from his newest book, Faker! 📖🙌
Students who brought in their favorite Korman books even got them signed—what an unforgettable experience! 🖊️❤️
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Andrus for organizing this fantastic event! 🥳 Your hard work made this day so special for our students!
#FalconPride #AuthorVisit #GordonKorman #InspiringYoungWriters #Faker #ReadingRocks #MiddleSchoolMagic #FlinnFalcons
FOR ALL RPS 205 FAMILIES: The VanVleet Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m.
Auburn High School Fieldhouse - Door FH11
Meal kits are given out on a first come first serve basis
Students who have 10-14 Hallsweeps (Tardies) will have to serve 2 hours in ISS.
Students who have 15 or more Hallsweeps (Tardies) will have an overnight suspension and a parent will need to come to school with them the next day.
All RPS 205 schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.
Flinn Middle School Fundraiser starts today at 4:00PM. The Falcon time that sells the most gets a donut party. Top seller in each grade receives a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Money goes towards Rec Nights, Student incentives and so much more.
🌟 Exciting News, Flinn Families! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that Flinn Middle School now has a chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)! Be sure to check your email for a detailed PDF with all the information on membership requirements and selection criteria! 📧✨
Here’s a quick look at what it takes to join NJHS:
📚 Scholarship: 3.5+ GPA
📅 Attendance: 90% attendance (less than 17.5 absences)
💼 Leadership & Service: 15+ hours of community involvement & leadership in one activity
✅ Behavior: No major referrals and a positive conduct record
We can’t wait to honor the hard work and dedication of our amazing students! 🎉 Feel free to reach out with any questions. Let’s make this an unforgettable NJHS kickoff year! #FlinnProud #NJHS #FutureLeaders
Earlier today, Whitehead Elementary held a spirit day instead of a traditional Halloween celebration. Principal Randall & Assistant Principal Skaggs dressed as Gru & Bob from the Minion movies & asked all students & staff to join the fun by wearing yellow shirts & blue pants. Students were given paper minion goggles. After dismissal, the staff continued the mission & started building community with their neighbors next door at Flinn Middle School. They were able to pull off a sneak attack on Principal Schrank with the help from an ally inside.
📚✨ Join Us for Flinn's Family Book Club! ✨📚
We’re so excited to invite you to our next Family Book Club! Mark your calendars for November 13th at 8:15 AM and join us as we dive into So This Is Love by Elizabeth Lim! 🎉💖 We'll be discussing the twists and turns of this magical read, and everyone who attends will receive our next novel, Masterminds by Gordon Korman! 📖✨
Enjoy a cozy morning with coffee & donuts ☕🍩 and the chance to connect with other families who love reading too. 📖👨👩👧👦 We can't wait to see you there and share in the fun!
#FlinnFamilyBookClub #ReadersUnite
Remember Flinn Students, No costumes tomorrow!
Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!
Congratulations to Flinn Middle School Principal Cory Schrank for being named 97ZOk's Teacher of the Week!
https://97zokonline.com/teacher-of-the-week-cory-schrank/
Red Ribbon Week
Come join us!!
The Youth Story Ledger was held at Flinn Middle School. It’s an event where 6-12 grade students from Flinn, Marshall, West, and Auburn shared personal narratives with the community. These stories offer deep insights into their lives, experiences, & dreams, challenging negative biases & showcasing resilience, bravery, & intelligence. By sharing their stories, students empower themselves & foster understanding & empathy within our community. This year, the Youth Story Ledger was able to expand through a grant from the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford.
Have a great day!
From greeting students as they get off the bus. (GSF STAFF). To the Principal riding the bus home with the students. #FlinnFalcons #studentsfirst
RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3).
-Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m.
To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8
Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com
📝✨Our amazing 8th graders teamed up with the 6th graders to help them polish their personal narratives for next week's Youth Story Ledger event! 🗣️📖 So proud of our Falcons soaring together as they prepare to share their powerful stories! 🦅💬 #FlinnFalcons #YouthStoryLedger #FalconPride #StudentStorytellers
