April 1, 2021
FQMS Attendance Policies & Procedures For Distance Learning
Please email your absence notes/questions to: FQMSabsence@hcpss.org. The email should include the child's name, the date(s), or period(s) if absence is a partial day, of the absence, and the reason for the absence. The email must be received within 5 days of the absence. See HCPSS Policy 9010 for attendance policy details.
For Discretionary Absences (up to 3 per school year) see the form here: http://fqms.hcpss.org/sites/default/files/Discretionary%20Absence%20Form%20%28FILLABLE%29.pdf
Please email the completed form to: FQMSabsence@hcpss.org.
For Religious Observances see the form attached here: http://fqms.hcpss.org/sites/default/files/religious-absence%20form%20%28fillable%29.pdf. Please forward this completed form to: FQMSabsence@hcpss.org.
Early Dismissal - If you have to take your child out of in person school early, please call in advance. You MUST present your driver’s license when you arrive. A work ID is not valid
Good Afternoon FQMS Family,
We are so proud of the 6th Graders that returned for Hybrid this week! The students and staff did an amazing job and it brought us so much joy to have our students back.
As a calendar reminder, schools are closed Friday, April 2nd - Tuesday, April 6th. School resumes on Wednesday April 7th.
An important reminder for 7th and 8th Grade Hybrid Families - Orientation for students returning for Hybrid will be April 7th during the FLEX/SEL homeroom period 10:00am-10:30am. Families are welcome to sit in on the orientation and we will post materials for families on our website as well.
Please use your student’s HCPSS login and password to join the Hybrid orientation.
Grade 7 Code: FQHybrid7
Grade 8 Code: FQHybrid8
Students in 7 or 8 grade remaining virtual - we have a special lesson to connect with you, get your feedback and more:
Grade 7 VIRTUAL student code: FQVirtual7
Grade 8 VIRTUAL student code: FQVirtual8
More FQMS Student Celebrations - Sebastien S. and Samuel Y.'s group NHD Project for their Technological Communication Advancements during World War I took first place in the county competition and has also moved on to the state level. Your FQMS Family is cheering for you!
Water Donations - FQMS/PTSA are still accepting donations of bottled water (for ease of use in classrooms/when a student forgets their water bottle) these can be dropped off at the front door anytime between 7:30 - 3:30 on days school is open.
Have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Megan Chrobak
Principal
Memory Books Are Now On Sale! - The 2020-2021 Yearbook/Memory Books are now on sale! Don’t miss out on this historic keepsake! This year, Lifetouch is offering different packages or you can create your own. The basic price is $25. Online ordering is available.
The Yearbook ID code is: 5635921. Place your order today! Order Deadline is April 25th!
Sign-Up for the TRES Virtual Retriever Run! - Visit to sign-up for the May 1st Family Walk/Run! https://app.memberhub.gives/392bd4
Casey Cares Pajama Drive April 12-16. FQMS PTSA is partnering with students to collect pajamas for the Casey Cares organization. All sizes are accepted, but the greatest need is for pre-teens and teens in adult sizes. Donate from April 12-16. A drop-off bin will be placed outside the school next to the book return. Students can bring items to donate to school or families can donate through the drop-off line when dropping off their students. We will be having a pajama day on April 16 to celebrate. Thank you for your donations to support this wonderful organization.
FQMS Staff Shout-out - FQMS PTSA is so appreciative of the FQMS staff and how hard they work on behalf of our students on a daily basis. Please take a minute to share some positive encouragement for staff members that make a positive impact for you or your family. To uplift any FQMS staff member who goes above and beyond to support, show care, connect, build community or anything else that positively impacts students and families, click on this link. This form goes to FQMS Administration for us to celebrate the staff member. Your comments often come at a time when staff needs that virtual hug.
PTA Board Nominations for 2021-2022 - Do you want to get involved in the FQMS community, meet people and make a difference? The PTA Nomination committee is looking for volunteers to serve a variety of positions on our 2021-2022 PTA Board. For more information or to be part of the nominating committee, please contact FQMSPTA.President@gmail.com.
Used Clothing Donation Shed - The donation shed located in the parking lot at FQMS is open. Please make sure all donations are tied off in bags and deposited inside the shed. If it is full, please do not leave your items outside as they get thrown away. Thank you for your donations!
Spirit Wear - Get ready for back to school with a Folly t-shirt, sweatshirt or facemask! Free shipping on all spiritwear starting Friday, March 12th until Monday March 29th. Check it out at https://www.follyquarterspiritwear.com/
Drive-thru Medication and Sharps Disposal - HC DrugFree's Drive-thru Medication and Sharps Disposal is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot.
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
HCPSS Technology Help
Please see our website for technology help resources.
From the Math Team - We are aware of the concerns for students ending their current math course next month and/or students needing a refresher before they begin their math course in February. A resource recommended by our HCPSS math office is the “Getting Ready for…” courses in Khan Academy. If your child is getting ready to start a course, they should complete the “Getting Ready” for that course. These lessons and activities will review their previous math course.
If your child will finish math in January and wants to maintain skills from February to August, they can complete the “Getting ready for” the next course over this time period. This should review and reinforce the skills just taught in their Semester 1 class.
Here is the progression of courses:
Math 6 -> Math 7-> Math 8 (6th gr GT Pre Algebra) -> Algebra 1 -> Geometry -> Algebra II
To access the Getting Ready for … courses, use this link to the HCPSS Family Math Support Center and use the “Middle School Math” drop down menu. For students finishing Geometry, links for getting ready for Algebra II are on the High School drop down.