Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School

Our 5th grade agricultural studies students had two special visitors today! High school FFA members Jamie Jones and Sydney Zupke stopped by to share all about FFA and what the program has to offer. They talked with students about the many activities, competitions, and hands-on learning opportunities that come with being part of FFA, and they did an amazing job getting our students excited about joining when they reach high school. 🌾🐄🌽 We love seeing older students inspire the next generation!

Our 5th grade Agricultural Studies students loved learning all about pork farming in Iowa from our special guests at Reicks View Farms! They shared how pigs are raised and cared for on the farm — and even brought pork sticks for students to try! The highlight of the day was definitely getting to pet the pig! 🐖

Our students have been strengthening their leadership skills through some fun Ricochet lessons provided by ISU Extension & Outreach! The two activities shown are called Galloping Hands and Zoo-sertive! In Galloping Hands, students practiced teamwork, communication, and coordination as they worked together to keep a group rhythm going, showing how leaders rely on collaboration to reach a shared goal. In Zoo-sertive, they explored how to be assertive leaders by expressing ideas confidently, listening respectfully, and supporting others. Both lessons challenged students to think, communicate, and lead in positive and meaningful ways!

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Our 6th graders put their measurement skills to the test this week! Students practiced using rulers to measure specific objects around the classroom, building confidence in reading standard units of length. It was a great way to combine hands-on learning with real-world math skills!

Our 6th graders explored real-world measurement through a series of fun, hands-on stations! Students practiced measuring length, volume, weight, and mass while deepening their understanding of how different units are used in everyday life.

From measuring their own height, to finding the volume of a box, to comparing quarts and liters and weighing everyday items, students made meaningful connections between math and the world around them! 🌟

Thank you to Martha from Hawkeye Buffalo Farm for visiting our 5th grade Agricultural Studies class! Students loved learning about the history of buffalo in Iowa and hearing firsthand what it’s like to raise buffalo on a working farm. We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and experiences with us! 🦬🌾

Mrs. Bullerman’s Careers classes have enjoyed the career simulations on the VR goggles. Students are given a choice of many career simulations including performing a knee surgery, putting solar panels on a house, working as an EMT, fixing a communication tower, working on a combine and building a bridge, to name a few.

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5th and 6th graders using Microbits to enhance math and coding skills. Special thanks go out to Jackie Kush at Upham Memorial Library for providing the micro bit kits!

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🇺🇸 Red Tuesdays in November! 🇺🇸
Throughout the month of November, all Sumner-Fredericksburg students are encouraged to wear red every Tuesday to honor and support our veterans currently deployed. ❤️

Let’s show our gratitude and pride by filling our halls with red each week! #RedTuesdays #SFStrong #HonorOurHeroes

A big thank you to Terry from ISU Extension and Outreach for visiting our 5th grade classroom and teaching our students all about corn! 🌽 Our students had a blast counting kernels around the cob and along its length—a hands-on way to estimate bushels per acre. This method helps farmers calculate the yield potential of a corn crop before harvest by estimating the number of ears per acre and kernels on each ear, then converting those numbers into an estimated yield. What a fun and educational experience!

The 7th grade social studies students took a field trip on Monday, October 27, visiting the water tower along with the sewage treatment facility in Fredericksburg. They were hosted by city workers Bob Schultz (Water Department) and Ray Armbrect (Sewage Department). Special thanks to the dedicated workers of Fredericksburg for making the trip possible.

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📣 Attention 5th & 6th Grade Families!
We’re excited to start planning for our 2027 Washington, D.C. Trip! 🇺🇸

Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the SFMS School Library.

Come learn all about this amazing experience — trip details, itinerary highlights, costs, travel plans, and more! Parents will also have the chance to ask questions and hear about what makes this trip such a special opportunity for our students.

Already signed up? Awesome! 🙌 You’ll also learn about some fundraising opportunities to help make the trip more affordable.

We can’t wait to see you there and kick off this exciting adventure to our nation’s capital! ❤️🤍💙

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8th graders in Mrs. Rucker's 1st quarter Robotics class ended their course with a race. A lot of innovative design, smart building and advanced coding went into this race. The Mickey Mouse racer was our winner!

📣 Attention 5th and 6th Grade Parents!
⭐ Special Trip Update: Washington D.C. ⭐

Mrs. Maher and Mrs. Haught will be holding an important meeting on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM in the Middle School Library. They will be discussing updated pricing for the Washington D.C. Trip and presenting various fundraising options to help offset the costs.

Please plan to join us! If you are unable to attend, please reach out directly to Mrs. Maher or Mrs. Haught so you can get all the details.

SFMS 6th and 7th grade student council members attended a Leadership Summit at Upper Iowa today. They heard from local experts, did group activities, and attended workshops to build upon their leadership skills.