🧡 Unity Day at Fossum! 🧡
Our Falcons showed up and stood together against bullying by wearing orange in celebration of kindness, inclusion, and friendship! 💪✨
Our Falcons showed up and stood together against bullying by wearing orange in celebration of kindness, inclusion, and friendship! 💪✨

🌟 Falcon Shoutout! 🌟
These outstanding students were recognized with Positive Office Referrals for showing leadership, kindness, and respect around campus! ❤️🖤
We’re so proud of the way our Falcons lead by example every day—keep soaring high and spreading positivity! 🦅👏
These outstanding students were recognized with Positive Office Referrals for showing leadership, kindness, and respect around campus! ❤️🖤
We’re so proud of the way our Falcons lead by example every day—keep soaring high and spreading positivity! 🦅👏

🍿 Popcorn Pick-Up! Please make plans to pick up your orders from our front office. Small orders will be given directly to students. ❤️

📢 Falcon Families, please note!
The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen After School Programs will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28 and Friday, October 31.
Please plan accordingly—thank you for keeping our Falcons safe and on schedule! ❤️🖤
The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen After School Programs will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28 and Friday, October 31.
Please plan accordingly—thank you for keeping our Falcons safe and on schedule! ❤️🖤

Our science teacher extraordinaire and Falcon cheer coach, Ms. Mendez, brings energy, creativity, and care into everything she does! 🧪📚💫
Whether she’s sparking curiosity in the classroom or leading our cheerleaders on the mat, Ms. Mendez inspires students to give their best and have fun doing it. Thank you for your dedication and for making Fossum shine, Ms. Mendez! ❤️🖤🦅
Whether she’s sparking curiosity in the classroom or leading our cheerleaders on the mat, Ms. Mendez inspires students to give their best and have fun doing it. Thank you for your dedication and for making Fossum shine, Ms. Mendez! ❤️🖤🦅

Science, math, and Falcon brainpower in action. 🧮⚡ We’re built smart, and it shows! 🦅

Marigolds — or cempasúchil — are known as the “flowers of the dead.” Their golden color and sweet scent guide spirits home and remind us that love never fades. 🌼💛
Join us as we celebrate stories, memories, and culture at Fossum Literacy Night: “Read & Remember” on October 29 from 4:30–6:00 PM! 📚🕯️
Join us as we celebrate stories, memories, and culture at Fossum Literacy Night: “Read & Remember” on October 29 from 4:30–6:00 PM! 📚🕯️

🦅💪 Falcons — learn how to save a life!
Join us for a FREE “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 4:20–4:50 PM in the Fossum Library!
Open to all 7th and 8th graders, this quick, hands-on awareness session will teach students how to:
🩹 Identify life-threatening bleeding
💉 Understand how and why tourniquets are used
🚑 Learn appropriate ways to stop bleeding in an emergency
✨ Supper and transportation available!
Register using the QR code on the flyer — space is limited, so sign up soon!
Join us for a FREE “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 4:20–4:50 PM in the Fossum Library!
Open to all 7th and 8th graders, this quick, hands-on awareness session will teach students how to:
🩹 Identify life-threatening bleeding
💉 Understand how and why tourniquets are used
🚑 Learn appropriate ways to stop bleeding in an emergency
✨ Supper and transportation available!
Register using the QR code on the flyer — space is limited, so sign up soon!


Library appreciation post🦅❤️ In our library, we don’t just check out books — we build, create, imagine, and explore!
From our makerspace full of hands-on projects 🧶⚙️🎨 to shelves stacked with stories waiting to be discovered 🌎📖, our library is the heart of creativity on campus.
✨ Don’t forget!
🎃 Our Bookish Pumpkin Patch entries are due October 30 by 4:30 PM — decorate a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
📅 And join us for Dia de los Muertos Literacy Night: “Read & Remember” on Wednesday, October 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM for crafts, games, and a celebration of stories and culture. 💀🌼
The library is more than a space — it’s where Falcon imagination comes alive. ❤️🖤
From our makerspace full of hands-on projects 🧶⚙️🎨 to shelves stacked with stories waiting to be discovered 🌎📖, our library is the heart of creativity on campus.
✨ Don’t forget!
🎃 Our Bookish Pumpkin Patch entries are due October 30 by 4:30 PM — decorate a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
📅 And join us for Dia de los Muertos Literacy Night: “Read & Remember” on Wednesday, October 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM for crafts, games, and a celebration of stories and culture. 💀🌼
The library is more than a space — it’s where Falcon imagination comes alive. ❤️🖤




New to our campus but already making a huge impact, Mr. Gomez has quickly become a valued member of the Falcon family. 🦅❤️
His unwavering patience and team spirit shine through every day—always ready to lend a hand, collaborate, and make learning a positive experience for his students.
We’re so grateful to have you at Fossum, Mr. Gomez! 🖤✨
His unwavering patience and team spirit shine through every day—always ready to lend a hand, collaborate, and make learning a positive experience for his students.
We’re so grateful to have you at Fossum, Mr. Gomez! 🖤✨

🦅✨ Attention 8th Grade Falcons!
The PSAT 8/9 is coming Tuesday, October 21, 2025!
The PSAT 8/9 is coming Tuesday, October 21, 2025!


🧡 Unity Day – October 23, 2025
🧡🦅 Stand together, Falcons!
Thursday, October 23, Fossum will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange to take a stand against bullying.
Students are encouraged to decorate their orange shirts with an anti-bullying message — and every participant will earn a special treat! 🍬✨
Let’s show that kindness, inclusion, and friendship always win at Fossum. ❤️🖤
🧡🦅 Stand together, Falcons!
Thursday, October 23, Fossum will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange to take a stand against bullying.
Students are encouraged to decorate their orange shirts with an anti-bullying message — and every participant will earn a special treat! 🍬✨
Let’s show that kindness, inclusion, and friendship always win at Fossum. ❤️🖤

❤️ Red Ribbon Week – October 27–31, 2025
❤️🖤 Falcons are drug-free and proud of it!
Join us for Red Ribbon Week filled with themed days and Falcon pride!
❤️ Monday 10/27: Rock the Red ❤️
💤 Tuesday 10/28: Dreaming of a Drug-Free Life (Pajama Day)
👚 Wednesday 10/29: Drugs Are Not My Style (Mismatched Clothes)
🎮 Thursday 10/30: Level Up, Be Drug-Free (Gamer Gear)
🎃 Friday 10/31: No Tricks, Only Treats (Festive Halloween Clothes – no masks)
Let’s unite for a safe, healthy, and drug-free Fossum! 🦅✨

🎓➡️👕 Roles reversed, Falcons style!
Today’s Student–Teacher Swap Day was full of laughs as students dressed like their favorite teachers — and teachers came in rocking student swag. 😎✏️
Today’s Student–Teacher Swap Day was full of laughs as students dressed like their favorite teachers — and teachers came in rocking student swag. 😎✏️

🌟 Happy Boss’s Day to our incredible principal, Mrs. Treviño! 🌟
She leads with positivity, grace, and calm no matter what comes her way. 💪✨ Always willing to go the extra mile for students and staff, she handles every challenge with heart, strength, and true Falcon spirit. 🦅❤️🖤
Thank you, Mrs. Treviño, for all you do to make Fossum shine — you truly make our campus a family. 💫
She leads with positivity, grace, and calm no matter what comes her way. 💪✨ Always willing to go the extra mile for students and staff, she handles every challenge with heart, strength, and true Falcon spirit. 🦅❤️🖤
Thank you, Mrs. Treviño, for all you do to make Fossum shine — you truly make our campus a family. 💫

🎉🦅 Let’s hear it for our 7th Grade Dark Team!
Our Falcons fought hard last night and came out victorious against Morris! 💪🔥 These girls gave it their all on the field and truly earned this win.
With this victory, they now share a piece of the District Title — Co-District Champs! 🏆🎊
Be sure to congratulate them when you see them today, Falcons — they deserve every bit of the celebration! ❤️🖤
Our Falcons fought hard last night and came out victorious against Morris! 💪🔥 These girls gave it their all on the field and truly earned this win.
With this victory, they now share a piece of the District Title — Co-District Champs! 🏆🎊
Be sure to congratulate them when you see them today, Falcons — they deserve every bit of the celebration! ❤️🖤

Did you know, during Día de los Muertos, families share stories to keep the memories of loved ones alive. Every story told keeps their spirit close. 💕
Books do the same — they help memories live forever on every page. 💀📖
Join us for “Read & Remember” Fossum Literacy Night on Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM!
Celebrate stories, creativity, and culture — Falcon style! 🦅❤️🖤
Books do the same — they help memories live forever on every page. 💀📖
Join us for “Read & Remember” Fossum Literacy Night on Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM!
Celebrate stories, creativity, and culture — Falcon style! 🦅❤️🖤

🦅🔥 What a pep rally, Falcons!
Our campus was buzzing with energy as our FMS Cheerleaders, Rockettes, and Band brought the house down! 💃🥁📣 Their hard work and spirit lit up the gym and set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone—students, staff, and supporters—who came together to make this event happen. 💪❤️🖤
Falcon Pride was on full display today, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Our campus was buzzing with energy as our FMS Cheerleaders, Rockettes, and Band brought the house down! 💃🥁📣 Their hard work and spirit lit up the gym and set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone—students, staff, and supporters—who came together to make this event happen. 💪❤️🖤
Falcon Pride was on full display today, and we couldn’t be prouder!










🧃🔥 Falcons, it’s a battle of the backyard! Today’s Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad Day had our halls filled with aprons, sunglasses, fanny packs, and mustaches galore! 😎 Whether they were cheering from the sidelines or firing up the grill, our students brought the fun and the Falcon pride! 🦅❤️🖤

🚧💪 Falcons are built different!
Homecoming Week kicked off strong with Construction Worker Day!
Hard hats, tools, and tons of spirit! 🦅❤️🖤
Homecoming Week kicked off strong with Construction Worker Day!
Hard hats, tools, and tons of spirit! 🦅❤️🖤

