Important Dates
Visit our FQMS website for more upcoming news and events.
Important Phone Numbers
School Office: 410-313-1506
Student Services: 410-313-1514
Health Room: 410-313-1510
Check out the latest PTSA newsletter
LOST AND FOUND (are you missing anything?)
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. All items must be picked up by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 26.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign-up TODAY!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 25-27, 2024 and will be held in-person on Monday, November 25th and virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26th and 27th. Parents may register for conferences via HCPSS Connect Synergy through Thursday, November 21, at 4:00pm.
FALCON FRIENDS CLUB - BAKE SALE
On Monday, November 25, during Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:30pm to 5:30pm), our Falcon Friends Club will be sponsoring their annual bake sale. Falcon Friends is a club that pairs students with disabilities with their non-disabled peers and teaches students the value of diversity and inclusion through various social activities. The money raised from the bake sale will be used to purchase materials for the club.
All items sold at the bake sale come from donations from our staff and community. Donations can be either homemade or store-bought (cookies, brownies, pies, cakes, etc.). If you would like to donate items for the bake sale, please bring your goodies to the front office by Monday, November 25, 12:00 pm.
Thank you for your support!
Spirit Wear!
Do you or your child want new Folly Quarter gear? Check out the spirit wear store. Each week there is a new sale on different items.
American Education Week
Next week, November 18-22, is American Education Week! During this week, we celebrate the achievements of public schools in America and honor the work of people making a difference in education. On Wednesday, November 20, we invite our Parents/Guardians to visit their children at Folly Quarter to experience all the events and activities that occur throughout the day. We hope you can join us!
Here are some additional reminders for your visit:
Carloop procedures
We have noticed an increase in traffic with more car riders the past week. We encourage you to drop your student at 7:35 AM and pull all the way forward down the curb so many students can exit their vehicle at once. All students are expected to be in period 1 before 7:50 AM. Link to information
Quarter 1 Report Cards
Quarter 1 report cards are available in HCPSS Connect Synergy.
Carson Scholars - Attention 8th Graders:
The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to celebrate their accomplishments.
Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service.
Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement and humanitarian qualities, without regard to financial need, ethnicity, creed or religion.
FQMS staff members will consider your middle school grades(6th/7th/8th) as well as your community service information to select one Carson Scholar nominee from our school.
Please use this link to complete the FQMS nomination form: Carson Scholar Nomination/Service/Essay 2024-2025
PTSA - Reflections Contest
We are thrilled to announce that students at Folly Quarter will once again be able to participate in the Nationwide PTA Reflections program that allows students to express themselves through the arts. There are 6 categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection," and all entries should be based on that theme. Students may submit artwork in one or more categories by Friday November 22. Art work will be judged at our local Folly Quarter Middle School level, and the top three winning entries in each category will advance to the PTA Council level. Please view the attached guidelines/rules and student entry form.
Please reach out with any questions and to submit artwork along with the student entry form to Ellen Sowry, our FQMS PTSA Reflections Chair, at ellenbsowry@yahoo.com.
Resources in our Community
Additional Resources/Supports for Safety and Well-being:
After hours mental health support: If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Call or text 988
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
After hours safety/threat concern: We encourage you to utilize Safe Schools Maryland, an anonymous and free system to report any school or student safety concerns, including mental health concerns. Safe Schools Maryland operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone can call the tip line (1-833-MD-B-SAFE / 1-833-632-7233), complete an online form, or use the Safe Schools Maryland app.
Community Notices
HCPSS’ Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.”
Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org
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