November 22, 2021
Absences - Absence notes must be received in writing from a parent/guardian within 5 days of an absence. Please send all attendance correspondence to: fqmsabsence@hcpss.org
Late Arrivals - Please make sure your child is accompanied into the building by either an adult or a note explaining the reason for the late arrival.
Early Dismissal - If you have to take your child out of school early, please send your child in with a note for the front office or please call in advance. You MUST present your driver’s license when you arrive. A work ID is not valid.
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.
NEWS FROM FQMS
Conferences - Parent-teacher conferences will be virtual again this year, and will be held on November 22, 23, and 24, 2021 as follows:
Monday, November 22:12:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 23: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 24*: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm
If you need assistance during the conference window, please log into the FQ Virtual Helpline. Using the google meet code: FQhelp
All conferences will be 15 minutes in length. Codes for meetings will be listed under the teacher’s “location” when you sign up for conferences.
Viewing Your Conference Schedule
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In the Navigation Panel, select Conference Scheduling > View My Conference Schedule.
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Click the View My Conference Schedule link. A page displays listing all of the conferences for your child.
Lost & Found - We have a large collection of sweaters, jackets, water bottles and miscellaneous other items. The cart will be outside the Visitor Entrance on November 22-24 from 7 am to 3 pm. After that, all contents will be donated.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
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.