January 28, 2022
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 - Students must be in first period by 7:40 am. 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 email fqmsabsence@hcpss.org, send your child in with a note for the front office, or 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.
It’s Friday! It looks like more winter weather ahead, so stay warm. This week we took the leap into third quarter and are now halfway through the school year. As we continue to remind our students, please help us at home by reinforcing proper mask wearing, arriving on time to school and class, and working hard on school work. Winter can be a difficult time for students to stay focused. We appreciate your partnership as we support our students to thrive during the second semester.
Upcoming Dates:
January 31: Report Cards Issued
February 1: Schools Closed for Students – Professional Learning Day
February 16:Schools close 3 hours early
Late to School - Since the beginning of the current school year, FQMS has seen a significant increase in tardiness to school. The doors open for students at 7:25 am. All students are expected to be in first period by 7:40 am. Please be sure to give yourself enough time each morning to ensure that your child makes it to school on time each day.
We appreciate your working with us to make sure all of our students can start their day with an orderly presentation of instruction devoid of unnecessary interruptions by students coming into class late, which often necessitates a repetition of instruction already given.
Beginning on Monday, January 31, 2022, we will be reemploying our tardy to school procedures:
4 tardies – 1st letter of contact about tardies
5 tardies – 2nd letter of contact or as determined by an administrator
6 tardies – Morning detention or as determined by an administrator
7 or more tardies – Restorative Reset as determined by an administrator
I'm certain that by working together, we can make the learning experience at Folly Quarter the very best it can be. Thank you for partnering with us in this endeavor!
Katie Clark, Principal
Hearing & Vision Clinic - FQMS will be holding a vision and hearing clinic at FQMS on 2/15/22. All 8th grade students and students new to the state of Maryland that do not have a record of prior screening will be tested. Please see the attached letter for details. Please contact the FQMS Nurse, at Laura_Smith1@hcpss.org with any questions. Thank you. Hearing and Vision Screening Cover Letter.pdf
January Students of the Month - Congratulations to these Star Students! Abigale P., Aleesa Z., Ariana C., Ashlyn F., Ayaan B., Chase T., Crystal M., Dash A., David M., Emma F., Gavin K., Gracie B., Hannah K., Hashain R., Javien W., Joshua S., Karishma S., Katie L., Kolten W., Lauren W., Lilian W., Lily B., Madeline T., Sae-Lyn U.
Student Delegates - We are looking for interested students to become a Student Delegate to represent Folly Quarter at the Student Member Convention for Howard County. We are also looking for students to join the process to assist in selecting these individuals. This is a meaningful opportunity for you to lead and serve both your peers and community in a challenging and rewarding capacity. Accepting the position of delegate and making the required time and energy commitments affect all other participants in the Student Member Convention process. Please contact Mrs. Clark if you are interested in applying for this position. The deadline for application submission is Friday, February 4th.
After School Club - Do you want to get more organized? Could you use help keeping up with your school tasks and turning in work? Look no further than the Society of Orderly Students. This after school club gives students an opportunity to work with teachers to get organized and caught up on work that has gotten lost in the shuffle. Middle school is a lot different than you may have expected, so let’s meet weekly to keep you on track and going strong! Tuesdays Starting 2/8. Again on 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 (Last meeting!) Here is the sign-up form.
Harris Teeter's Together in Education Program - FQMS has joined the Harris Teeter's program to help raise funds for our school. It is easy and free. Simply give the cashier our school code, 6538, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year. Thank you for your support.
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.