PTSA Weekly News

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

Hello from the PTSA!   

 

Upcoming Events

  • January 13                        PTSA Virtual Meeting 
  • January 31                        FQMS Bingo Night and Winter Dance (combined event)
  • February 26                      FQMS Cultural Festival 
  • March 10                           PTSA Virtual Meeting
 

Thank You to our Folly Families

Thank you to all of our parents and community for your generous support with providing holiday treats and supplies for our staff and bus drivers!

Thank you for making the season extra special! 

 

Folly Quarter Middle School Presents: PTSA Fundraiser Bingo & Dance Night! 

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement! Join us on Friday, January 31, from 6:00-8:00 PM for a special Bingo & Winter Dance Combo Night! Whether you’re striking a pose in the photo booth, grooving to the latest hits, or shouting "Bingo!" with your friends, this event has something for everyone.

  • Tickets are just $15 per person.  You will get access to the dance floor, bingo, and a 10-game bingo card!  Purchase your Tickets here

  • Concessions will be available for purchase, including bingo dabbers, baked goods, and soda, each for just $2!

Important Reminder: To keep the energy high and the vibes right, phones are not allowed during the event. Let’s enjoy the moment together!

This awesome night can’t happen without 20+ volunteers and chaperones, so sign up to help us make this evening a success! Sign Up Here:- Bingo and Dance Night Sign Up

 

Folly Quarter Middle School Cultural Festival 

Join us for a vibrant celebration of diversity at FQMS!    Enjoy delicious food, explore fascinating display booths, and experience captivating performances showcasing cultures from around the world.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Folly Quarter Middle School Cafeteria and GYM

Want to participate or share your culture? Sign up here: Google Form

Let’s make this event unforgettable together! 

 

Friends of Folly Quarter Booster Club

If you would like to make a financial contribution, please know that any amount makes a difference! Funds you donate will be put toward FQMS music events and the purchase of new instruments and accessories that will benefit your children.

However you decide to help, we THANK YOU for doing your best for our student musicians!

To volunteer your time and talents, please email Jebby.Rasputnis@gmail.com, or wait to learn more at our upcoming meeting. To donate funds, you may Zelle follyquartermusicians@gmail.com OR send a check (payable to Friends of Folly Quarter Musicians) to:  

Folly Quarter Middle School

             ATTN: Friends of Folly Quarter Musicians
            13500 Triadelphia Road
            Ellicott City, MD 21042

If you decide to support FoFQMs financially, please know that your donations are tax deductible. In addition, we recognize our donors (if they choose to be recognized) in our music programs; corporate donors who donate $250 or more receive a quarter page advertisement in our programs. Please let us know if you would like a receipt for your tax deductible donation (you may email Jebby.Rasputnis@gmail.com to have your information provided to our Treasurer). If you are submitting a donation, please also email us the below information to let us know if you would like to be recognized in our programs.

  • Name (as you would like it to appear in our programs)

  • Donation level: Pianissimo, $10; Piano, $25; Mezzo Forte, $50; Forte, $51-$99; Fortissimo, $100-

  • $499; and Director’s Circle, $500 and up

 

Message from PTSA

PTSA has exciting plans for the school year, and we need your help to make them happen!

  • Join - First and foremost, we invite everyone to join the PTSA. Stop over to our website http://www.follyquarterpta.org/news--updates and join today.  Look for the Join/Event Tickets button at the bottom of the homepage or click here.

  • Donate - PTSA cannot do all the fantastic things planned without the support of our community.  Please consider donating and if your company matches donations, Folly Quarter Middle School PTSA is a 501c3.  Thank you for your generosity and support!

  • Get Involved - Volunteers needed!  Looking to make a difference, gain new friends and connect with the community?  Getting involved is a great way to do it.  We have lots of opportunities, big and small, to make a difference at FQMS.   Please fill out the Google Form  https://forms.gle/dT9rvRW6jxpP4itK9 for opportunities coming up during the year.  PTSA also asks for donations of items periodically throughout the school year as well as parental volunteers for events.

  • New Sign - Please help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 for a new sign, any amount is helpful.  PTSA is fundraising to replace the worn and damaged sign at the main entrance.  The funding has to come solely from donations.  Please consider donating to this fundraiser, and be assured any amount is greatly appreciated to reach our goal of $25k.  Click here to donate.  Thank you!

  • FQMS Spiritwear - Start this spring with some new Folly gear!  Check out our spirit wear for the latest deals.  https://www.follyquarterspiritwear.com/

 

 

Thank you for your continued support in making our school community stronger—your involvement truly makes a difference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Folly Quarter Middle School | 13500 Triadelphia Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 | 410-313-1506 | fqms.hcpss.org