Important Dates

• May 13 - PTSA Meeting (In-person) 7:00pm
• May 14 - Schools/Offices Closed - Primary Election Day
• May 17 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal (Professional Learning Day)
• May 20, 21 - MCAP-Math (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program)--all students
• May 21 - PTSA Fundraiser - Chick-fil-A (Clarksville)
• May 23 - FQMS Theatre Arts Performance - 7:00pm
• May 24 - Orchestra Spring Concert - 7:00pm (RHHS)
• May 27 - Schools/Offices Closed - Memorial Day
• May 28 - Spring Band Concert (GHS) - 7:00pm
• May 30 - 5th Grade Visitation 
• May 31/June 1- CCTA Theatre Arts Performance
• June 3 - Jazz Band Concert @ Folly - 6:00pm
• June 4 - 8th Grade High School Visitations
• June 5 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
• June 7 - 8th Grade Family Celebration/Dance (See Information Below)
• June 11 - 8th Grade Piney Run Field Trip
• June 12 and 13 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
• June 14 - Last Day of School = 3 Hour Early Dismissal

Visit our FQMS calendar on our website for more upcoming news and events.  

Don’t forget to read the latest PTSA news and information in the PTSA Weekly Newsletter. Check out Instagram: @principalbabe

 

Important Phone Numbers

School Office: 410-313-1506

Student Services: 410-313-1514

Health Room: 410-313-1510

 

Dear Folly Quarter Community,

First I want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and the ones who serve the role as mothers in our Folly Quarter community. We know the parent role is so important in the learning process for our students and we wish you a relaxing weekend with family and friends.

On behalf of the Folly Quarter staff, I want to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the delicious food and snacks last week for Teacher and Staff Appreciation week…it was unbelievable. We are incredibly grateful for our PTSA and families. This was an incredible week. THANK YOU!

Thank you for sending us your best,

Mike Babe

Principal

 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to three of our 8th Grade students for winning First Place at the National History Day State Competition!  Riddhi M., Divya P., and Ava P. will now advance to the National Competition in June with their website detailing how WWII impacted the roles of women and their wardrobe moving forward.  Best of luck to them in their quest to win at the National level!

 

From the Folly Quarter G/T Department

Congratulations to many of our Folly Quarter students this week! 

Instructional Seminar sign ups happen at the start of the school year.  More information can be found HERE.

Ada L., Savannah R., Iva N., and Soniya K., did a wonderful job leading the Howard County Middle School G/T Book Club meeting at Miller Branch Library on Tuesday!  Be sure to be a part of our Folly Quarter Middle School Book Club Instructional Seminar in the 2024-25 school year.

Forty-nine (49) Folly Quarter Film students submitted films to be considered for the Howard County Middle School Movies that Matter Film Festival!  Eight (8) of our Folly Quarter Films were featured on the big screen at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center on Tuesday.  Be a part of Folly Quarter’s Film Production Instructional Seminar and learn the art of sending a positive message through film.  (* student’s film was chosen for festival)

 

Counselor Corner

Each May we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and its impact on the well-being of all Americans, including children, adults, families, and communities across our Nation. Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. Did you know that Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949? Each year, during May, we fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. To show your support,  wear something green on Friday,  May 17, 2024.

 

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 at school on time and please minimize early dismissals during these dates.

• MCAP Math/all students - May 20 and 21

Students will need:

• A fully-charged Chromebook and a charger (no personal laptops).
• Plug-in headphones - wired headphones are required for testing.  To eliminate sharing school provided headphones/earbuds, we request students bring their own wired headphones/earbuds from home (must have a plug that works with the chromebook).

Please ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep the night before and receives a good breakfast on the days of the assessments.

 

8th Grade End of Year Activities

• High School Visit - Tuesday, June 4 (school field trip)
• EOY Family Celebration Stations  - Friday, June 7 - 6:00-7:00 pm
• EOY 8th Grade Dance - Friday, June 7 - 7:00-9:00 pm
• 8th Grade Picnic - Tuesday, June 11 (school field trip)
• EOY Video/Slide Show (Student created and produced): Wednesday, June 12 during school day for students.  Link will be shared with parents the same day.

Parents, please review the presentation below or visit our FQMS website for more detailed information on the upcoming activities along with a parent volunteer signup list for the events:

• 8th Grade EOY Parent Meeting
• Volunteer sign up 8th Grade EOY

Any additional questions, please contact Laura Hulett (laura_hulett@hcpss.org)

 

Lightspeed For Families

HCPSS is now offering Lightspeed for family use.  This program gives parents/guardians insight into their students’ computer use in school and at home. You can find directions to sign up for the program at the following link: (https://www.hcpss.org/devices/lightspeed/).  

Once signed up for the program, parents/guardians will receive a weekly email with a list of websites visited on your student’s HCPSS account. You can also use the application to have sites blocked on your home network.  These controls are for the home network only, it does not control sites visited on the HCPSS network.

Here are frequently asked questions about the application. https://help.hcpss.org/lightspeed 

If you have additional questions, fill out the following form and you will receive a response from the HCPSS technology department :  https://tinyurl.com/HCPSSLightspeed

 

Did you miss the FQMS 2023-2024 Yearbook Deadline?

You still have a chance to purchase a yearbook!   We have a limited supply -- first come, first serve basis.   Have your student bring in their check to the front office and their name will be added to the list.  The check MUST be made payable to LIFETOUCH in the amount of $25 in order to secure the purchase.

 

Student Spring Pictures/Proofs

Students received their spring Lifetouch pictures/proofs on Wednesday.   It’s not too late to order!  Visit Mylifetouch.com to order your pictures today!  Picture Day ID:  EVTPP7BWD - ENJOY 10% OFF - Visit our FQMS website for more information.

Thank you!

 

FROM OUR MEDIA CENTER

All Media Center books will be due on Friday, May 24th.  

Currently, there are over 200 overdue items.  Please help your readers find and return their overdue books as soon as possible to prepare for the end of the school year.

We will be sending payment instructions after May 24th for any books that are lost/not returned.

Many thanks from the Media Center for your help!

Glenelg High School’s Jazz Ensemble Presents - “Jazz Under the Stars”

Our Award-Winning Glenelg High School (GHS) Jazz Ensemble will hold its annual *Jazz Under the Stars* concert on Friday, May 17th @ 6 PM in the GHS Stadium featuring Glenwood Middle School Jazz Bands, GHS Color Guard, GHS Poms, GHS Madrigals, and our special guest artist, saxophonist Chris Hemingway! Enjoy a relaxing jazzy night, Gladiator fries, and other delectable delights at our Concession Stand. Friends and family are welcome! Ticket Sales available at the gate!  Read further for more information.

 

HCPSS NEWS

2024/25 Bus Transportation Registration opened Monday, April 8 (IMPORTANT- PLEASE SIGN UP NOW)

​​​​​​​Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will open at 9:00 am Monday, April 8 through Friday, May 31, and will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy. Registration must be done for each eligible child.  Visit the HCPSS website for more information.

HCPSS 2024 Free Summer Meal Program

HCPSS’ free summer meal program will run weekdays June 24-Aug. 2, on days schools are open, with no meal service Thursday, July 4. Meals will be provided to any HCPSS students, any children aged 18 and under, and to students participating in HCPSS summer programs. Site locations will be available across the county.

 

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