Dear Falcon Families and Community,

Our students have participated  in many activities and events the past few weeks.  To name a few:  Student Member of the Board convention, PTSA Folly Cultural Festival,  MISA testing, PTSA 8th Grade Volleyball, and most recently ‘Rock Your Socks’.  You can see by the image included that students have been “Rocking their Socks” this week to support World Down Syndrome Day on March 21.   

Students and families also had the opportunity to participate in the PTSA Folly Cultural Festival and traveled around the world to explore the many diverse heritages of Folly Quarter Middle School!   The performances, heritage displays and diverse foods were amazing!  Thank you to our Cultural Club, students and families who organized and participated in this wonderful event!  

For the next month, many of our Muslim families are celebrating Ramadan, March 22 through April 21.  Any student who would like a quiet place during their lunchtime or space for prayer should let an administrator know.  We will arrange for students to spend their lunchtime in a location where they feel most comfortable as well as provide an appropriate space for prayer.  Happy Ramadan!

At this time, we are asking families to participate in the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equity Survey. The survey allows families to provide input about their equity priorities at our school. Please use the links below to complete the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equity Survey by May 12th. We will use your input, along with other school data, to refine our school improvement plan for next year. This survey is anonymous and available in multiple languages. If you have children at more than one school, please complete one survey per school.   English survey; Spanish survey; Chinese survey; Chin survey; Korean survey.  Thank you for your support.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Celebrate "Read Across America" With Spirit!

FQMS SPECIAL ACTIVITY… PBIS FALCON DAY 2023!

• When:  Friday, March 31 (3 Hour Early Dismissal for HCPSS students)
• Time:   All Day!  Students should dress for their activity! This includes outdoor activities, too!
• Indoor Options: Badminton, Karaoke, Bookmarks, Bruschetta, Dance, Button Making, Weaving, Coloring, Escape Room, BINGO, Friendship Bracelets, Origami, Minute to Win It, Legos, Uno, Spoons, and Tabletop Games!
• Outdoor Options (Weather Permitting): Corn Hole, Kickball, Basketball/4 Square, Soccer, and Frisbee!
• Important Notice/Allergen Alert:    There is a session offered through our FACS program to make food.   Please review the ingredients that are listed for making Bruschetta:  tomatoes, olive oil, bread (gluten free option available), basil, garlic, cheese, balsamic vinegar. If your child has an allergy to these ingredients, please have them select another activity.
• Rice Krispie Treats/Cinnamon Pop Corners will be served to all students!
• Student Sign Up: Please have your student(s) think about which THREE (3) activities they would like to sign up to attend! Students will sign up via Canvas on Wednesday, March 22, during their 7th period class.
• PTA Help: Please be on the lookout for the Sign-Up Genius, from Lisa Hirrlinger, to sign up to volunteer to help us monitor students during this event! Thanks for all your support!

FQMS 2022/23 Yearbook - Now On Sale

Please have your students check their FQMS Student Resources Canvas course to see if they are missing any SSL assignments from 11/21, 11/22, 12/14, and 3/15. Students must complete all Student Service Learning lessons/assignments in order to earn 25 SSL hours.  Ms. Bader and Mrs. Coonts will be following up with students who are missing their Service Learning assignments.   All SSL assignments are due by Friday, March 31.

 

 

Planning for summer enrichment? Visit our FQMS GT website to learn more about summer learning opportunities. 

Effective the first day of school, 2023-2024, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine will be required by the state of Maryland for all students entering Grade 7.  ALSO, any graduating 8th grade student entering 9th grade will need proof of a second dose of varicella vaccine.  If we do not receive proof of these immunizations, your child will be excluded from school.  Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record.  Please contact your child’s doctor and send, via email or fax, an updated copy of your child’s immunizations to the Health Room.  Our fax # is (410) 531-2473. If you have further questions, please call our Health Room at (410) 313-1510​.  Thank You!

 

FQMS Attendance Procedures/Transportation Information 

 

 

HCPSS News

Modifications to the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Updates on 2023-2024 Start Times and Transportation Information

Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will reopen March 1, at 6:00 pm  for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9); Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8); Innovative Pathways High School (Entering Grade 9 and Current Grades 9-12) - all courses except credit recovery and Gear Up for Grade 9; and Summer Math Scholars Program (Entering Grades 6-8). Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or school achievement liaison via HCPSS Connect Synergy.

"The Essence of Us" Workshop Series

The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County and the HCPSS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have partnered present  "The Essence of Us: Chronicling the African American Experience," a workshop series geared toward middle and high school students that will provide a better understanding of African American history and how it is written. Workshops will be held both virtually and in-person. Participants will receive an email with details upon registering.  Virtual and in-person Workshops will take place on Saturdays (February. 11, March 11, April 15 and May 13) from 10-11:00 a.m.

High School Boosters - Summer Camps - Registration Now Open

 

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