IMPORTANT DATES
- November 24: 3 Hour Dismissal - P/T Conf (In-person 12:30-7:00 pm)
- November 25: 3 Hour Dismissal - P/T Conf (Virtual 12:30-7:00 pm)
- November 26: Schools Closed for Students - P/T Conf (Virtual 7:30am-3:00pm)
- November 27 & 28: Schools & Offices Closed
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
PTSA NEWSLETTER (11/02/2025)
Dear Falcon Families,
We are so thankful and grateful to our community for their Thanksgiving basket contributions. Our Helping Hands club and PTSA is so excited to announce that we provided 24 Howard County families with Thanksgiving baskets so that they may enjoy a very Happy Thanksgiving. We can’t thank you enough!
Thank you to our 8th grade field trip volunteers and chaperones who attended today’s field trip. It was also great to see so many families who were able to stop by for American Education Week to see all the great things that are happening at Folly Quarter. Finally, today students who earned honor roll received their certificate in their 7th period class to bring home.
All of these exciting opportunities could not be possible without our school-family partnership.
Next week is parent-teacher conferences and Monday is in-person while Tuesday and Wednesday is Virtual. Thank you in advance for your support of our teachers and your child.
Thank you for sending us your best,
Mike Babe
Principal
A reminder to all families that parent/teacher conference scheduling closed on November 20th.
To view your conference schedule:
- In the Navigation Panel, select More Options (Family File, Report Card, etc.).
- Click the Conference Scheduling (View or Schedule ARL/DigEd) link
- Click the View My Conference Schedule link in the left panel. A listing of all of the conferences for your student is displayed at the top of the page.
- If you are coming in on Monday, please bring cash if you would like to participate in the Falcon Friends bake sale. A sweet treat for Thanksgiving week is what you deserve!
To join a conference Google Meet on Tuesday and/or Wednesday:
- Use the appropriate google meet link (i.e meet.google.com/abc-defg-hij) to access each of your conferences.
- You can copy and paste the link into your address bar or use the google meet landing page to type in the code (i.e. abc-defg-hij).
- Please be prompt, but NOT early! If you come to the Google Meet while the teacher is still in another conference, you may get denied entry.
Virtual Help for Tuesday and Wednesday Conferences:
- Should you have technical difficulties or if you need assistance during the VIRTUAL conferences on Tuesday or Wednesday, please email the teacher directly or go to this google meet link.
Thank you for being valuable partners in your student’s academic journey. We look forward to seeing you during the Parent/Teacher Conference week.
LOST AND FOUND
We have a mountain of sweatshirts, jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, and more. Please stop by the lobby on Monday during parent-teacher conferences to find your child’s items. Small items like glasses, jewelry, electronics, etc are in the front office. All unclaimed items will be donated after Thanksgiving break. Your child can also look for items on Monday and Tuesday during the day- all large items have been on display by the cafeteria all year.
STUDIO A ART SHOWCASE STUDENTS
FQMS would like to highlight some students who are currently having their artwork shown for the Middle School Studio A Showcase this year! This show includes artwork from all the middle schools throughout the county where each school can only select 6 pieces! These students have shown their dedication for art by consistently going above and beyond for not only each artwork they create, but also by their studio habits in the classroom.The show runs from November 18th (today!) until January 15th where you can visit anytime during operating hours. There is also an open house being held December 10th from 5pm - 6pm where families are invited to see the show.
The show is currently being held at the Department of Education Gallery: 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Congratulations to:
Katya D (7)
Madeleyn S (8)
Mina Y (7)
Lily D (7)
Ava S (7)
Isabel D (7)
Attention 8th graders! FQMS Carson Scholar Nomination form due 12/5/25
The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to celebrate their accomplishments.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
*Enrolled in grades 4–11 at an accredited U.S. school
*Minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale see full policy at www.carsonscholars.org/gpa-calculation-rules-and-policiesLinks to an external site.
*Demonstrates outstanding community service beyond school requirements Must not be a previous Carson Scholar recipient
FQMS staff members will consider your middle school grades as well as your community service information to select one Carson Scholar nominee from our school.
Please complete the information below and return it to FQMS Student Services or email it to Mrs. Coonts (FQMS School Counselor) at emelia_coonts@hcpss.org by 3:00 pm on Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Carson Scholar Nomin-Service_Essay 2025-2026-1.docx.pdf
Job Opportunity: Student Assistant – Folly Quarter Middle School
Folly Quarter Middle School currently has a Student Assistant vacancy and is seeking applicants for consideration.
If you or someone you know has experience working with students and would like to make a positive impact in our school community, we encourage you to apply!
Apply Here: HCPSS Careers & Opportunities
For more information, please contact: Michael_Babe@hcpss.org
Falcon Friends Bake Sale - Donations Needed and Stop by on Monday to purchase some treats
We are excited to announce that the 4th Annual Falcon Friends Bake Sale will be taking place on Monday, November 24th from 1:00 – 6:00 PM during parent-teacher conferences!
Falcon Friends is a wonderful program here at Folly Quarter that pairs students with disabilities with their non-disabled peers, teaching the value of diversity and inclusion through engaging social activities.
The bake sale helps raise funds to purchase supplies for arts, crafts, and other activities that benefit the Falcon Friends program. We are asking the community to donate homemade or store-bought baked goods. If your contribution is homemade, please include a list of ingredients on the package for the safety of all students and families.
All baked goods should be dropped off at the front office by 11:00 AM on Monday, 11/24.
Thank you for supporting Falcon Friends and helping our students celebrate inclusion, friendship, and fun! If you have any questions please reach out to Kristie_Kay@hcpss.org Thank you!
Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12, based on course availability. Registration will take place online on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 am until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit HCPSS News.
BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (English)
BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Spanish)
BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Chinese)
BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Korean)
Spirit Wear!
Do you or your child want new Folly Quarter gear? Check out the spirit wear store. Each week there is a new sale on different items.
RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
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. HCPSS provides countless support for students and families, and recognizes there are times when additional help is needed. Various reputable county, state and national organizations can provide assistance every day and during times of crisis.
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