PTSA Weekly News

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 9:07am

March 29, 2023

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Casey Cares - March 27 to April 14 
  • Falcon Day - March 31
  • Spring Break - April 3 to 10
  • PTSA Meeting - April 17
  • Spring Dance - April 20
  • HC Drug Free Drive Thru Medication & Sharps Collection - April 22
  • Laser Tag - April 25

 

PTSA Upcoming Events

 
Falcon Day volunteers needed for this Friday, March 31 - Falcon Day is scheduled for Friday, March 31 and 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!
 
Volleyball Tournament - Thank you to all of the participants, volunteers and families that came out to support the annual 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament for the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society.  It was an amazing night and congratulations to Team Red on their win!
 
Casey Cares Pajama Collection kicked off March 27 -  Casey Cares is a wonderful local organization that works with families to provide ongoing and uplifting programming to critically ill children and their families.  Each year the FQMS community comes together to virtually support Casey Cares.  We are asking students to donate at least 1 or more pairs of pajamas to help this great cause. Our goal this year is to collect 750 pairs of pajamas.  Collection will run from now until April 14. Don't have time to shop?  Click here to visit our Amazon wish list.  Thank you for your donations!
 
Spring Dance - Join us for fun at the Spring Dance on Thursday, April 20, from 2:30-4:30 pm.  Click here to register by April 14.  Cost is only $10 and includes a snack and drink.  Click here to donate and volunteer for this event.
 
Laser Tag -  Next Level Gaming is coming back to FQMS with LASER TAG on Tuesday, April 25!  Challenge your friends to a game of laser tag and come play after school on the athletic fields from 2:30-4:30 pm.  Space is limited so hurry and sign up by clicking here.  Cost is only $20 which includes a snack.  Click here to volunteer to chaperone the event.
 
FQMS PTSA seeking new Board Members for 2023-2024 - Folly Quarter MS PTSA is an active, engaged organization with the school community, but we cannot do it without your support.  Come be a part of our team! We are seeking volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for a president-elect, as well as vice-presidents, treasurer and secretary.  Please reach out to fqmspta.president@gmail.com to learn more.  It is a great way to get engaged and make a difference in our community. Let's chat!
 
Accountant Needed - PTSA is looking for an accountant willing to help with the PTSA financials.  Please email FQMSPTA.Treasurer@gmail.com if interested in learning more.
  
FQMS Spiritwear –  Folly wear is great for rising 6th graders.  Free shipping on all orders $50 or more.  Get your Folly gear at https://www.follyquarterspiritwear.com/  Show your Falcon Pride!  
  
Donation Shed - An amazing 11.24 tons was collected in 2022.  All proceeds go to help our school.  Just a reminder that the donation shed is for textiles only.  Please do not drop off toys.  The sign on the outside of the shed clearly states what is accepted and what is not accepted.   Please consider donating winter coats and other winter gear to the Kindness Pantry or save your coats for our annual Fall Coat Drive in September.
 
HCDrugFree Drive Thru Medication & Sharps Event Collection - Mark your calendars for April 22.  Wilde Lake Village Center.  Volunteers needed.  Please visit the link below.
HC DrugFree Updates:  http://www.hcdrugfree.org/
 

 

Join the PTSA

Join the PTSA - Folly Quarter PTSA strives to make the environment at Folly Quarter a positive and enriching experience for staff, students and the community.  PTSA has a lot of great things lined up for the school year, but we desperately need volunteers and membership to be successful!  We encourage all school stakeholders to get actively involved in the PTSA by visiting:  https://fqmsptsa.memberhub.com/store and joining the PTSA.  Sometimes volunteering is an hour or two of time or a donation of gift cards, food, or drink for events.  We have a lot of opportunities to get involved a lot or a little, your choice, but please know any amount of time is greatly appreciated.

Please join today by visiting follyquarterpta.org and clicking on the yellow "Join" button.

Thank you for your support!

Email: FQMSPTA.President@gmail.com