August 2012 Newsletter - Federal Way Public Schools

Suggested Supply List
All students should have the following:
(1 each) 1” 3-ring binder (science)
#2 Pencils
Pencil Pouch
Pens (blue, black & red)
Colored pencils (8 colors)
Ruler
Spiral notebooks (5)
College rule paper
Pink Erasers
Pencil sharpener
Highlighters (green, blue, yellow, pink)
(highlighters are optional in 6th grade)
Box of tissues
Sturdy backpacks
Students should have their name on the inside
of the bag. NO inappropriate markings on the
outside, please!
In addition to the above, the following grade levels
should also have these supplies:
8th Grade
(3 each) 2” 3-ring binders with dividers
7th Grade
(2 each) 2” 3-ring binders with dividers
Graph paper
Markers
Glue stick
School scissors
Pocket Dictionary & Thesaurus
6th Grade
(3 each) 2” 3-ring binders with dividers
Pocket Dictionary & Thesaurus (optional)
This is a general list for all students. Individual
teachers may request other items. Any donations for
our supply closet would be greatly appreciated.
Fees and Fines $$$$
Students were mailed fine letters with their June report
cards. Grades, Diplomas, and Transcripts may be withheld
for non-payment of fines. Students may also be excluded
from extracurricular activities, including dances and sports.
Fines will follow students to high school. Please mail your
payment to Sacajawea Middle School, 1101 S. Dash Pt. Road,
Federal Way, WA. 98003—attention Finance Office.
Beginning September 1st you can pay fees/fines in the office.
Fee Schedule
PLEASE—NO BILLS LARGER THAN A $50
All grades
PE Uniform * $12.00
($6.00 for each piece, last years uniform is ok)
Planner * $ 5.00
Composition Books (3 @ $1.50 each) $ 4.50
(all students will use one composition book for Math and two for Science)
* Planners & PE uniforms are out to bid and prices may vary slightly
Elective fees (per semester)
Art class
Photography Class
Computer Class
6th Grade Expo
Musical Instrument Rental *
(or $100.00 per year)
Percussion Rental *
(or $55.00 per year)
* Pay after class begins
Optional Fees:
Yearbook $25.00
ASB (Required for athletics and clubs) $15.00
$ 7.50 per semester
$ 7.50 per semester
$ 5.00 per semester
$10.00 per year
$60.00 per semester
$35.00 per semester
Athletic Participation Fee $70.00
(up to $210.00 maximum)
($30.00 each sport w/ signed Release of Free & Reduced
Information Form)
School Lunch
6th grade lunch— 11:08—11:38
8th grade lunch—11:40—12:10
7th grade lunch—12:12—12:42
Lunch will be served on the first day of school. Lunch prices for the
2012-2013 school year are as follows:
Breakfast $1.50
Lunch $2.75
Milk $ .50
If you prefer buying lunches in advance:
5 meals $13.75
10 meals $27.50
15 meals $41.25
20 meals (full ticket) $55.00
Payment can be made to the cafeteria directly (please make check
or money order payable to Nutrition Services and put in a sealed
envelope) or on-line with a credit card —
www.lunchmoney@fwps.org
Free and Reduced lunch forms will be mailed directly to the families
on the program last year. Although they send one per child, please
return only one form listing all students enrolled in the district. All
new applications must be returned by the end of September in order
for students to continue receiving these services.
New this year: You can now complete the application process
online at http://www.fwps.org/dept/nutrition/ This
online system is very secure and very fast.
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