Important Dates
- May 16 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
- May 19-22 - MCAP Math Testing (all students)
- May 26 - Schools/Offices Closed
- May 28 - Choral Concert (GHS - 7pm)
- May 29 - 5th Grade Visit to FQMS
- May 30 - Orchestra Concert (GHS - 7pm)
- June 4 - Band Concert (RHHS - 7pm) (NEW DATE)
- June 6 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
- June 5 - 8th grade visit to high schools
- June 11 - 8th grade field trip
- June 13 - 8th grade celebration and PTSA 8th grade dance
- June 16 & 17 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
- June 18 - Last Day of School - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
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
Check out the latest PTSA newsletter
Congratulations!
On Friday, May 9, approximately 175 members of our musical community at Folly Quarter left to perform and compete in the Music in the Parks festival at Hershey Park. Four full buses pulled out of the parking lot at 6:01am. Despite the recurring drizzle and persistent rain showers, we managed to have a very successful trip!
Our top band, chorus, and orchestra ensembles each earned "Superior" ratings, 1st Place in each of our respective divisions, and brought home the "Best Overall" trophy for the Band, Chorus, and Orchestras. It was a clean sweep of the top awards!
Many thanks are due to our unsung heroes: those who gave their time and attention to chaperone, to cover classes, to prepare records and paperwork, a sharp detailed eye to keep our students medically safe, and support from our administration, custodial crews far beyond or before normal hours, and so many more.
FQMS Spring 2025 Testing
Parents/Guardians, below is a schedule of upcoming spring testing dates. To avoid disruptions on testing dates, please help to ensure your student arrives to school on time and please minimize early dismissals during these dates.
- MCAP Math/all students - May 19, 20, 21 and 22
- MCAP Make-ups will be conducted by May 30 (dates to be determined)
Students will need:
- A fully-charged Chromebook and a charger (no personal laptops).
- Wired headphones - wired headphones are required for testing. To eliminate sharing school provided headphones/earbuds, we request students bring their own wired headphones/earbuds from home (must have a plug that works with the chromebook).
Please ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep the night before and receives a good breakfast on the days of the assessments.
End of Year 8th Grade Activities
8th Grade Scheduled End of Year Events:
Thurs, June 5
Approx: 9:30am -11:45am
High School Visits (field trip)
Wed, June 11
Approx: 9:30am-2:00p
8th Grade Picnic Field Trip to Piney Run Park
*Students/Parent Chaperones
Friday, June 13
6:00pm-7:00pm
8th Grade Family Celebration
Friday, June 13
7:00pm-9:00pm
8th Grade PTSA Sponsored Dance
This Power point presentation was shared with students in Science Class and has details about each event:
8th Grade End of Year Power point
A special thank you to the FQMS PTSA who supports these events by funding our picnic lunch and the 8th Grade Dance. Please consider volunteering for an event…we could not do this without you!
8th Grade End of Year Volunteer Sign Up Genius
A packet of information and permission forms was sent home and attached to a synergy email to parents. ALL FORMS ARE DUE MONDAY 5/12 TO SCIENCE TEACHERS. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Hulett (Laura_Hulett@hcpss.org)
News from our Health Room
Dear Parent/Guardian,
If your student has medication in the health room, those medications will need to be picked up by noon on June 18th. If your child will need to take medication during the coming school year, medication order forms can be found on the HCPSS website at https://www.hcpss.org/health/medications/
*If your child will be in band, orchestra, or chorus next year, consider requesting the doctor to include a "self-carry/self-administer" order for your child's emergency medications (epipens, inhalers) for extended day and weekend field trips.
Orders for each new school year must be dated on or after July 1. All medications must be in containers properly labeled with the following information:
- Student name
- Medication name
- Dosage to be given
- Time and frequency of medication
- Date of medication order
- Prescriber's name
- Expiration date of medication
Over-the-counter medications such as cold, allergy, and headache medications should be brought to the health room in new, unopened containers.
*Medications should be delivered to school by a parent/guardian to assure safe arrival. Students should not transport medications.
**Medication remaining at the end of the school year should be picked up by the parent/guardian by noon on June 18th. Any medication not picked up will be destroyed.
Please contact our nurse if you need to make different arrangements for medication pick up.
Important Immunization Requirements for incoming 7th Grade students (school year 2025-2026):
Effective the first day of school, 2025-2026, 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. If we do not receive proof of these immunizations by the first day of school, 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 or email our nurse at Laura_DelBorrell@hcpss.org. Thank You!
PTSA Messages
End-of-Year PBIS Raffle – Donations Needed!
The PBIS team, supported by PTSA, is putting together raffle baskets to reward our students, and we need your help! We’re looking for donations to make these prizes extra special. Winners will be announced on the last Monday of the school year, so all donations must be in by May 27. Please drop off donations at the Front Office, labeled for PBIS and from whom, and check the sign-up below to see how you can contribute.
Here is the signup genius for the donations for the PTSA- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FA9A828A6FF2-55038558-endofyear
Thank you for helping us celebrate our students' hard work!
River Hill High School Summer Camps
The River Hill High School Boosters will be offering summer camps beginning June 9. Please read the attached flier for more information.
Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) Gladiator Program Nominations
HCPSS is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Gladiator Program, a special initiative recognizing Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) staff who have made a positive impact on a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The SECAC invites you to nominate a staff member who has gone above and beyond in supporting students with IEPs. The Gladiator Program is open to all HCPSS staff—including teachers, therapists, bus drivers, aides, administrators, librarians, custodians, and more.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Patuxent Valley Middle School
9151 Vollmerhausen Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
To submit your nomination, please complete the form below:
https://forms.gle/LqvxapMxUmX7iv5x8
(One staff member per submission. Please complete a new form for each nomination.)
Deadline to submit nominations: Friday, May 16, 2025
Thank you for helping the SECAC celebrate the dedication and commitment of the incredible HCPSS staff!
Glenelg High School Color Guard
“The Glenelg High School Color Guard will be holding workshops for the 2025-2026 season on May 28 and May 29 from 5-6:30pm. No experience is necessary! Please plan to attend both workshops. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. We will meet by the performing arts entrance of the school.
Contact Barbara Ball at BarbaraLHBall@gmail.com with any questions.”
BSAP Summer Institute
The BSAP Summer Institute has availability in the grades listed below. For more information, please visit the HCPSS Summer Programs website linked here.
- Rising 7th (current 6th grade)
- Rising 8th (current 7th grade)
- Rising 9th (current 8th grade)
HCPSS Summer Meal Program
HCPSS will offer its free summer meal program weekdays June 23-Aug. 1 (except July 4) from 12:30-2 p.m. at locations across Howard County. Open to all HCPSS students and any children ages 18 and under, there are no applications, enrollment or fees to participate in this program, however children must be present to receive free meals. Free meals also will be provided to all students participating in HCPSS summer programs.
Resources in our Community
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 threat/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 supports 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. Visit the the HCPSS website for additional resources: Family Supports and Resources
Additional services for residents in Howard County are available on the Howard County Government website.
The organizations listed are neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS, and instead serve to extend resources available for students and families.
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