Falcon Flyer - February 24

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:09am

 

Important Dates

  • PTSA Clarksville Ledo’s Fundraiser - February 28, 4:00-9:00 pm
  • PTSA Book Fair - February 27-March 3, Media Center 
  • PTSA Book Fair Evening Hours - March 1, 4:00-7:00 pm
  • PTSA Meeting - March 13 - 7pm  - Google Meet:  FQMSPTSA23
  • 3 Hour Early Dismissal/Professional Work Day - March 15
  • PTSA Cultural Festival - March 21, 5:30-8:30 pm
  • 6th Grade Howard County Conservancy Field Trip - March 24
Visit our FQMS website for more upcoming news and events.
 
 

Folly Quarter News

 

FQMS 2022/23 Yearbook - Now On Sale

Orders are now being taken for your Folly Quarter 2022/23 yearbook by visiting Life Touch, using code: 5635923.   Different packages are available starting at $25.   Deadline to order is April 20, 2023.

 

Black History Month at Folly Quarter

Our students are learning about the culture, history and contributions of Black Americans through classroom instruction. Students are learning through the lens of Black authors, engineers, mathematicians, and other figures in history.  Students receive daily highlights of notable Black Americans in history through Falcon Watch each day.

Lost and Found

If your student is missing any belongings, please have them check the Lost and Found table located outside of the cafeteria.   Many coats, jackets, lunch boxes, etc. have been collected over the past weeks.

 

Student Services News

Course Registration for 2023/24 School Year

This week and next week, February 27, the counselors are meeting with the current 6th and 7th grade students to discuss their course requests for next school year.  At this time, course registration is closed for all families, but counselors can still make changes as they meet with students. Course Placement Reviews can be submitted through Synergy until March 1.     Beginning on June 8, course requests for the 2023/24 school year will be available for students/parents to view in Synergy. 

Student Service Learning

Student Service Learning (SSL) lessons for 6th and 7th graders will take on March 15.  Please have your students check their FQMS Student Resources Canvas course to see if they are missing any SSL assignments from 11/21, 11/22, or 12/18. Students must complete all Student Service Learning lessons/assignments in order to earn 25 SSL hours.

GT News

Planning for summer enrichment? Visit our FQMS GT website to learn more about summer learning opportunities. 

Health Room News

Notifications/Concerns to our School Nurse

Parents/Guardians, we always appreciate communication about your child's health conditions and illnesses. Please ensure that you're directing any questions, concerns, or notification of illness to our school nurse, Laura Smith, 410-313-1510, or email laura_smith1@hcpss and not only your student's teacher. Our nurse is the gatekeeper for health and illness protocol and will be able to help you navigate your specific situation. Thank you!  

Media Center News

Overdue Books

Please remind students to bring in their overdue books from home.  Some have been checked out since September/October and other students would like to read those books, too!  Thank you.  

Chromebook Loaners

A friendly reminder to ensure your student is bringing their charged Chromebook to school every day.  Starting in the new year, if a student forgets to bring their Chromebook to school, they will no longer receive a loaner.  Instead, they will use a desktop in the media center when they have a digital assignment.  HCPSS has changed the process for receiving replacement Chromebooks and the FQMS loaner inventory is often low.  We need to prioritize loaners for those students with broken devices awaiting repair.

Thank you, Mrs. Taylor

Parent Resources

HCPSS News

"The Essence of Us" Workshop Series

The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County and the HCPSS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have partnered present  "The Essence of Us: Chronicling the African American Experience," a workshop series geared toward middle and high school students that will provide a better understanding of African American history and how it is written. Workshops will be held both virtually and in-person. Participants will receive an email with details upon registering.  Virtual and in-person Workshops will take place on Saturdays (February. 11, March 11, April 15 and May 13) from 10-11:00 a.m.

National Civics Bee

The Howard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the local National Civics Bee. on May 9, at Oakland Mills High School. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The essay competition is open to all students in grades 6 through 8. Students should complete the submission form and submit their 500-word essay by February 24.

HCPSS Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institutes for Talent Development

The Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institutes for Talent Development offers additional advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year for students entering grades 1-8. Please read further for more information and registration.

HCPSS Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) now allows local school systems to repurpose inclement weather days as asynchronous school days. At the discretion of the superintendent, HCPSS will use up to three inclement weather asynchronous days during the 2022-2023 school year.  For more information and resources for secondary students, please visit Resources and Instruction for secondary students and HCPSS Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan.

High School Boosters - Summer Camps - Registration Now Open

Community News and Events

Please visit the Community News and Programs page for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.