Help increase awareness at Folly Quarter by participating in the "Rock Your Socks" Theme day on 3/21. This idea of wearing colorful, crazy socks is used worldwide because chromosomes are shaped "like socks" and people with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome.  Remind your students to wear their socks on March 21!

A reminder that all 6th grade students will be attending the Climate Xpedition field trip to the Howard County Conservancy on Friday, March 24, 2023 during periods 3-6. This is a rain or shine event and students will be outside for a portion of the trip. Students should wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes that could get wet or muddy depending on the conditions. All students attending should pack a lunch to bring on the trip—there are no food services at the Conservancy. Please do not send your student with money for souvenirs. There is no gift shop. If you have any questions about the trip, please contact Alex Leadbetter at alex_leadbetter@hcpss.org or Sherri Capurso at sherri_capurso@hcpss.org.

FQMS SPECIAL ACTIVITY… PBIS FALCON DAY 2023!

• When:  Friday, March 31 (3 Hour Early Dismissal for HCPSS students)
• Time:   All Day!  Students should dress for their activity! This includes outdoor activities, too!
• Indoor Options: Badminton, Karaoke, Bookmarks, Bruschetta, Dance, Button Making, Weaving, Coloring, Escape Room, BINGO, Friendship Bracelets, Origami, Minute to Win It, Legos, Uno, Spoons, and Tabletop Games!
• Outdoor Options (Weather Permitting): Corn Hole, Kickball, Basketball/4 Square, Soccer, and Frisbee!
• Important Notice/Allergen Alert:    There is a session offered through our FACS program to make food.   Please review the ingredients that are listed for making Bruschetta:  tomatoes, olive oil, bread (gluten free option available), basil, garlic, cheese, balsamic vinegar. If your child has an allergy to these ingredients, please have them select another activity.
• Rice Krispie Treats/Cinnamon Pop Corners will be served to all students!
• Student Sign Up: Please have your student(s) think about which THREE (3) activities they would like to sign up to attend! Students will sign up via Canvas on Wednesday, March 22, during their 7th period class.
• PTA Help: Falcon Day donations and volunteers needed - We are asking the community to help make it the best Falcon Day of 2023.  Please click here for the Signup Genius to donate and volunteer to make this a fun event for the students!

FQMS 2022/23 Yearbook - Now On Sale

Winter MAP Testing Results

1. Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy 
2. Select More Options from the left panel
3. Select Report Cards from the menu 
4. Near the top of the page, select MAP_2023_Winter 
   Note: Students in Algebra I/II or Geometry, and English 8 G/T do not participate in MAP testing. If your child did not participate in the October administration, a report may still appear based on the previous administration.  

Additional details on MAP testing and how to interpret the report can be found online.

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, 12/14, and 3/15. Students must complete all Student Service Learning lessons/assignments in order to earn 25 SSL hours.  Ms. Bader and Mrs. Coonts will be following up with students who are missing their Service Learning assignments.   All SSL assignments are due by Friday, March 31.

 

 

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

Effective the first day of school, 2023-2024, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine will be required by the state of Maryland for all students entering Grade 7.  ALSO, any graduating 8th grade student entering 9th grade will need proof of a second dose of varicella vaccine.  If we do not receive proof of these immunizations, your child will be excluded from school.  Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record.  Please contact your child’s doctor and send, via email or fax, an updated copy of your child’s immunizations to the Health Room.  Our fax # is (410) 531-2473. If you have further questions, please call our Health Room at (410) 313-1510​.  Thank You!

 

 

 

HCPSS News

Modifications to the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

School Start Times Adjusted for 2023-24 School Year

Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will reopen March 1, at 6:00 pm  for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9); Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8); Innovative Pathways High School (Entering Grade 9 and Current Grades 9-12) - all courses except credit recovery and Gear Up for Grade 9; and Summer Math Scholars Program (Entering Grades 6-8). Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or school achievement liaison via HCPSS Connect Synergy.

"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.

High School Boosters - Summer Camps - Registration Now Open

 

Community News and Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Dates

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  PTSA Cultural Festival - March 21, 5:30-8:30 pm

• 8th Grade PTSA Volleyball Tournament - March 24
• 6th Grade Howard County Conservancy Field Trip - March 24
• 3 Hour Early Dismissal - March 31
• PBIS Falcon Day - March 31
• Spring Break - April 3-10.  Schools reopen April 11

Folly Quarter News

Congratulations

Congratulations to FQMS teachers Ms. Lisa Johnson, Regional Academic Life Skills (ALS), and Ms. Loraine McLarty, Health, who recently renewed their National Board Certification (NBC) which is the highest-level credential in the educational profession. Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, self-assessment, peer review and expert evaluation.

Congratulations, Ms. Johnson and Ms. McLarty!

3/21 World Down Syndrome Day

6th Grade Field Trip - March 24

Spring Testing Dates

Parents/Guardians, below is a schedule of upcoming spring testing dates.  To avoid  disruptions on testing dates, please help to ensure your student arrives to school on time and please minimize early dismissals during these dates.

• MCAP ELA/all students - April 12 and 13
• MCAP Social Studies/8th Grade students only - May 8, 9, 10, 11
• MCAP Math/all students - May 15 and 16

Student Supplies

We are moving quite quickly through 3rd quarter and many students have depleted their personal school supplies (pencils, glue sticks, etc.).   Please have your students check their backpacks and refresh their school supplies as needed.

Donations for tissues Urgently needed!

If you are able to donate tissues to FQMS, please bring your donation to the Front Office!

Thank you!

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

Student Service Learning

GT News

 

Health Room News

Important News from the Nurse

Important Immunization Requirements for Rising 7th and Graduating 8th grade students

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

2023 Summer Programs Registration Open

 

River Hill High School Summer Dance Camp

Calling all dancers! Are you looking for a way to improve your flexibility, technique, and ability to learn and retain choreography all while making new friends and having a blast!!! If so, this Summer Dance Camp  will be perfect for you! Camp will be hosted by RHHS Dance Director, Sallie Byrd. Follow this link for more information and to register!!