Important Dates

• October 14 - PTSA Virtual Meeting (7:00pm) 
• October 18 - Schools Closed for Students
• October 22 - Flu Vaccine Clinic
• October 23 - PTSA Chick-fil-A Fundraiser (Clarksville)
• October 30 - End of Quarter 1
• October 31 - Schools Closed for Students

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

 

Additional Resources/Supports:

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 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.​ 

Check out the latest PTSA newsletter 

 

Help Us Celebrate Our Awesome Falcons!  

The FQMS PBIS team is gearing up for an exciting Gift Card Raffle for our amazing students!  

Here’s how it works: Students will earn Falcon Bucks from staff and use them as raffle tickets for a chance to win!  The more gift cards we collect, the more winners we can have!  To sign up, visit HERE.  Gift cards may be dropped off at the Front Office in an envelope labeled "PBIS" through October 18th. 

Let’s make this raffle epic and reward our Falcons for their hard work and positive vibes!

 

Dia de Muertos - October 28

Once more, the FQMS Spanish students will celebrate "Dia de Muertos" on October 28th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.  Students will be able to taste the authentic "Pan de Muerto" (thank you FQMS PTA).   Students will also have an opportunity to create traditional crafts and to learn about this unique Cultural event.

Thank you,

Sra. Castro and Sra. Machado

 

Outside Food 

Food delivery services (i.e. Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.) are not allowed. Delivery will be refused as we do not have the capability to process this during the school day. If a parent would like to bring their child's lunch to the school, we ask that you do so prior to the start of your child's lunch shift. Parents will need to leave the lunch with our Front Office staff with a post-it of the student name and grade. 

Additionally, please do not bring lunch or treats for other students besides your own. We will not accept dropped off lunches for other students. 

 

Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday Assistance 

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the FQMS Helping Hands student club would love to offer support to our school families who may be in need during the Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays. If you would like to REQUEST assistance for your immediate family, please complete the form below by Friday, October 18th. If you have questions, please contact our PPW ronda_lennon@hcpss.org.

Holiday Request form

 

Free Chromebook

As part of a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices Program, our school is partnering with the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Government to provide qualifying families with one free Chromebook and charger per household. This free new HP Chromebook can be used by your family to connect with our schools, access community services, or for any other purpose that would be of benefit to you. 

Please read the instructions and complete the Free Chromebooks for Eligible HCPSS Parents or Guardians Google Form at the following link: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhlC92mlKcJYEq70tmTdHPbaAFWGqh9VzQnb7rLQoAlqFs7g/viewform by Friday November 1, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Taylor at Folly Quarter Middle School.  We look forward to partnering with the Bright Minds Foundations, Howard County Government, and you for this incredible opportunity!

 

High School Athletic Events

All Middle School students or non-high school-aged attending high school events must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per Family) - no exceptions. NO Drop-offs allowed. Middle school students found without adult supervision will be asked to leave the premises.

To ensure games are able to be safely enjoyed by all in attendance, please take time to review HCPSS expectations for fan behavior and safety for all home and away athletic events. All students, families, and community members are reminded that athletic events are considered extensions of the school day, and as such are subject to the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct and/or Board of Education policies. 

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Contests and Celebration, 2024/25

On behalf of the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and the Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission students are invited to participate in several exciting contests.  Each year the MLK Holiday Commission recognizes students with several contests and awards, including a Poster, Essay, and Oratory competition for grades K-12 whose outreach efforts align with Dr. King’s message and vision.  The closing date for all contests is November 15, 2024.  For more information and deadline dates, please see the attached flier.

 

Resources in our Community

Lota Lambda Omega’s Annual Coat Day, Saturday October 12,  Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. Please see the attached flier for more information.

The Howard County Community Resources and Services is currently collecting winter clothing for the October 19, Cold Weather Winter Gear clothing distribution event at the North Laurel Community Center.

 

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