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THE PTA MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00P.M. ALL ARE INVITED SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 OCTOBER 11, 2018 NOVEMBER 8, 2018 DECEMBER 13, 2018 JANUARY 10, 2019 FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARCH 14, 2019 APRIL 11, 2019 MAY 9, 2019 JUNE 13, 2019 The Falcon Legacy Brick Garden is the perfect opportunity to leave your mark at FQMS! The Brick Garden defines the entrance to FQMS and is a lasting reminder of Falcon Pride, participation and community spirit!
These personalized bricks can be engraved with up to three lines of lettering per brick and up to 15 characters per line. There are endless possibilities to send a message of congratulations, appreciation or inspiration. Perhaps you’d just like your name on the brick to commemorate your family’s years at FQMS. Bricks are added to the Garden only once per year – typically near the school’s year end. The cost? Only $35 per brick, or purchase a package of 3 bricks for $100. The result? A legacy that lasts a lifetime – PRICELESS! Complete, detach and return the attached form to school in an envelope marked “FQMS Legacy Brick Garden” Folly Quarter Middle School will not be holding a yard sale this year.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our school and charities. Please check back next January for information on a possible 2019 event. MATH COUNTS IS BACK ON!
The PTA is sponsoring a Mathcounts club to be held on Monday nights from 5:00 - 6:30 Starting on October 23rd. Cost per child will be $40.00. For more in formation please contact the PTA committee chair person, Farah Nobles at farahnoble@hotmail.com or one of the two Mathcount coaches; Catherine Asaro at asaro@pobox.com or Mark McCormick (see email address on registration attachment under "forms" THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE WORKED THINGS OUT ATTENTION ALL FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES AND STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP TO JOIN THE PTA SPONSORED FQMS MATHCOUNTS TEAM
Due to a conflict with another team that are using the FQMS name we are having some difficulty in getting our team registered. The other team is made up of Folly Quarter middle school students who meet off campus and with another coach. The Mathcounts Program does not allow for two teams to exist under any one schools name. We are currently working together to resolve this issue and will keep you posted with our progress. In the event that an amicable solution can not be reached, you will be notified and your registration reimbursed. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience while we try and work things out. Donna Whitman, PTA President ATTENTION ALL FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN JOINING THE FQMS PTA SPONSORED MATHCOUNTS TEAM
Due to a conflict with another team using the FQMS name we are experiencing difficulty in getting our team registered. The other team is made up of Folly Quarter Middle School students who meet at another location and with a different coach other than the one we were planning on using. The Mathcounts program does not allow for two teams to exist under any one school name. We are currently working together to try and resolve this issue. Should we not be able to reach an amicable solution to this dilemma, you will be notified and your registration will be reimbursed. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience as we work things out. Donna Whitman, PTA President Yesterday, October 10th, was the first day of both the Chess Club and the Drama club. It would seem that each got off to a good start and that the students were very happy and full of enthusiasm. Thank you to everyone involved! We applaud you! If you have not already heard - BUNCO - is scheduled for November 3rd Bunco is a family friendly dice rolling social interacting game 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost per adult is $10.00 Cost per student is $5.00 There will be snacks provided and prizes won! Stop in to the front office to pick up a Bunco Registration form or down load here under 'General Information' (forms) OR from the Falcon Flier news letter. Questions? Contact Wisty Battles at fqmspta.volunteers@gmail.com or Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com IT'S BACK ON!!!!
It's official The PTA is thrilled to announce their first ever Family Bunco Night! NOVEMBER 3rd 7:00 - 9:30 Cost per adult is $10.00 Cost per student is $5.00 Bunco is a family friendly dice rolling social interacting game There will be snacks provided and prizes won! Stop in to the front office to pick up a Bunco Registration form or down load here under 'General Information' (forms) OR from the Falcon Flier news letter. Questions? Contact Wisty Battles at fqmspta.volunteers@gmail.com or Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com Have you picked up a Chess registration form yet? They are available at the Front office or down load here under 'General Information' (forms) of from the Falcon flier. Chess classes/club will be held each Tuesday of the month starting on October 10th at 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Meetings will take place in the Media Center Cost per student is $20.00 Questions? Contact Jen McCormick at francis0672@gmail.com or Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com Drama club Rehearsals start on October 10th Questions? contact Info@CCTArts.org or contact Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com Folly Quarter Reflections 2017-2018 The National PTA Reflections Program offers Folly Quarter students the opportunity to explore and be involved in the arts. Choose the arts category you’re interested in and create an original piece of artwork based on this year’s theme and be recognized as an artist in your community. Categories include: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, & Visual Arts. Fliers can be picked up at school or downloaded here under 'General Information' (forms) or from the Falcon Flyer Due Date: November 10, 2017 Drop off in front office For official rules & entry forms: http://www.mdpta.org/bridge_reflections.html Questions: efitch28@gmail.com The FQMS PTA is sponsoring a competitive MATHCOUNTS team for 6-12 motivated students interested in pushing their skills to another level, working on some fun problems that really challenge their cleverness and creativity, and testing themselves against teams from other Howard County middle schools, such as Glenwood, Clarksville, Ellicott Mills, and Burleigh Manor. Since its founding in 1983, MATHCOUNTS has grown to be the largest middle school math competition in the country. Approximately 140,000 students from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the State and Defense Department school systems worldwide participate annually in MATHCOUNTS. Students compete in multiple competitive events or “rounds”, such as the Sprint Round (where problems must be complete quickly) or the Team Round, in which a team of 4 collaborates to solve problems and may use calculators. FQMS will host a school level competition in January, participate in the chapter level competition in February against regional middle schools—commonly hosted at McDonogh School, and possibly advance to higher levels of competition such as the national championship in DC in May. More information about MATHCOUNTS can be found at www.mathcounts.org. In particular, the School Handbook available for download from the Resource menu provides lots of detail and also many exercises for team training. Questions? contact - Mark McCormick at FQMSMathCounts@gmail.com OR Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com Mathcounts registration fee is $40.00 per student Start time - Monday, OCTOBER 23,2017 5:00p.m.- 6:30p.m. Pick up a copy of the registration at the front office or down load here under 'General Information' (forms)- or down load from the Falcon Flyer See our September 17th Announcements to learn details about our PTA sponsored CCTA hosted DRAMA CLUB! COMING SOON PTA is getting ready to announce the start up of a CHESS CLUB! If this is something you might be interested in please contact Jenny McCormick at frances0672@gmail.com Or Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gamil.com PTA will also soon be announcing FAMILY BUNCO NIGHT! Details coming soon PTA is also getting ready to start their annual COAT DRIVE! Information and Drop Off Location coming soon. Anyone interested in Math? - we are looking into possibly starting up a Mathcounts program. Should this sound like something you would like to do/ or help coach - Please contact Donna Whitman at fqmspta.president@gmail.com The PTA needs your help for the 2017/2018 School Year! We have filled quite a few slots on our board and to chair committees (thanks to those who have already committed) but we still need more help. Please consider volunteering for one of the following positions:
On the Board: Vice President, Recording Secretary and Correspondence Secretary. Committee Chair: Community Outreach, After School Activities, Planters, Reflections, Student Celebrations, Health and Safety, School Improvement and School Store. For more information about any of these positions, please contact Kristin Davidson at 410-489-6753 or kkdavidson1@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________________ The PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC) is thrilled that the 102nd Maryland PTA convention will be held in Columbia, Maryland on July 28-29, 2017. To celebrate, PTACHC would like your help to design a logo for PTACHC to use at the convention and for years to come. Students are encouraged to participate. It is a great opportunity for them to show their artistic abilities. The deadline for entries is May 26, 2017. Click here for more information. ______________________________________________________________________ HC DrugFree Update 1,126.6 lbs. of Meds Removed from the Community and Away From Our Kids: HC DrugFree’s semi-annual convenient drive-thru Medication and Sharps Take Back Day on Saturday, April 29 gathered 1,126.6 pounds of expired and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication and 13 large bins of "sharps" (needles, syringes, and EpiPens). Thank you, Howard County residents for properly disposing of medications to keep them out of hands of youth and the water system and sharps out the landfills! Prevent your child from experimenting with drugs at found at your home. To see the photos, visit http://www.hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/. May is Mental Health Month: Concerned about stress and your child? Sign up for HC DrugFree’s free electronic newsletter to stay informed; send your email address to Admin@hcdrugfree. ______________________________________________________________________ From Howard County Office of Children and Families: TEEN Anxiety: Recognize, Communicate and Help Adolescence is a stressful time filled with academic, community, and social pressures. Stress tops the list of concerns of most teenagers today. A teenager who has been anxious since childhood may have a lifestyle built around anxiety. An anxious teen may use their anxiety to filter out activities and environments and may have trained friends, family and teachers to limit expectations. It can be more challenging to treat anxiety due to the developed unhealthy coping mechanisms used to manage and avoid stressful life experiences. To manage anxiety, teens must learn to practice positive coping skills rather than avoiding environments and situations that cause stress. Teens that have parental support during stressful times are more likely to navigate daily struggles successfully. Parents can support their children by being aware of their child’s stress signals and challenging behaviors to express their feelings. This workshop will discuss how to recognize anxiety, gain a better understanding on how to support your child, communicate with your teen about their symptoms, and ensure you don't perpetuate anxious feelings to make them worse. When: Thursday, May 11, 2017; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Bain 50+ Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044 Cost: $8 per person; Space is limited and registration is required! Financial Assistance available, call to inquire Who Should Attend: Parents and Guardians Only Register Online for TEEN Anxiety: Recognize, Communicate and Help Register By Phone (voice/relay): 410-313-1940 Mark your calendar to attend our May PTA meeting next Thursday, May 4 @ 7:00 p.m. in the FQMS Media Center. Everyone is invited!
Third Quarter Honor Roll Recognition will be during lunch on Friday, April 28. Volunteers needed to help pass out treats. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
HC DrugFree invites you to 2 community events: Not My Child...Yes, Your Child (Tuesday, April 25) and Drug Take Back Day 2017 (Saturday, April 29). Click on the event title to access fliers with additional information. PTA meeting April 6 @ 7:00 pm FQMS Media Center Everyone is invited!!!
THANK YOU!! To everyone who helped with the Community Yard sale last Saturday. VOLUNTEER STILL NEEDED to lead FQMS PTA's nomination committee. The committee is a group of individuals who are in charge of finding people to serve on next year's FQMS PTA executive board. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if interested. VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED to help with Spring Picture Day on April 19, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. If interested, please e-mail Clara Fritsch, Principal's Secretary, at clara_fritsch@hcpss.org . A sweet offer from Glenwood Middle School PTSA: The Sweetest Place on Earth is ready for you! Hersheypark Discount Admission Tickets are available from the Glenwood Middle School PTSA. The PTSA is selling discount Hersheypark admission tickets for a limited time and offering them to Tridelphia Elementary and Folly Quarter families as well! Buy your tickets now for GREAT savings by completing this Discount Ticket Order Form and returning it to the GMS office by Tuesday, April 4th. FQMS Community Yard Sale: March 25
Volunteers needed!!!! All proceeds from the yard sale go to Make A Wish Foundation. To sign up click HERE NEEDED- one person to lead our nominations committee. The committee is a group of individuals who are in charge of finding people to serve on next year's FQMS PTA executive board. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if interested. Volunteers needed to help with Spring Picture Day on April 19, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. If interested, please e-mail Clara Fritsch, Principal's Secretary, at clara_fritsch@hcpss.org . H C Drug Free and Student Health Council invite you to the following events: “Building Resilience - A Workshop for Parents on How to Support Your Child’s Mental and Emotional Health” will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m., at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia. A Community Partnership event between the Health Dept., School System, Mental Health Authority, Community Resources and Services, and HC DrugFree. School Health Council General Meetings will be held on April 5 & June 7, the Health Department, Barton A&B, 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045. “Not My Child” (HC DrugFree & River Hills PTSA) Presentation, April 5, @ 7 p.m., River Hill High School HC DrugFree’s Medication “Take Back Day”, April 29, 10-2, at Wilde Lake Village Center, Drive through to drop off all types of medications, including sharps, by HC DrugFree’s office building. FQMS Community Yard Sale: March 25
Volunteers needed!!!! All proceeds from the yard sale go to Make A Wish Foundation. To sign up click HERE Intramural Program Information!!! INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS ARE RETURNING!! Registration has begun for winter intramurals. Forms available for students to pick up during lunch periods as well as HERE. NEEDED- one person to lead our nominations committee. The committee is a group of individuals who are in charge of finding people to serve on next year's FQMS PTA executive board. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if interested. Volunteers needed to help with Spring Picture Day on April 19, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. If interested, please e-mail Clara Fritsch, Principal's Secretary, at clara_fritsch@hcpss.org . H C Drug Free and Student Health Council invite you to the following events: “Building Resilience - A Workshop for Parents on How to Support Your Child’s Mental and Emotional Health” will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m., at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia. A Community Partnership event between the Health Dept., School System, Mental Health Authority, Community Resources and Services, and HC DrugFree. School Health Council General Meetings will be held on April 5 & June 7, the Health Department, Barton A&B, 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045. “Not My Child” (HC DrugFree & River Hills PTSA) Presentation, April 5, @ 7 p.m., River Hill High School HC DrugFree’s Medication “Take Back Day”, April 29, 10-2, at Wilde Lake Village Center, Drive through to drop off all types of medications, including sharps, by HC DrugFree’s office building. FQMS COMMUNITY YARD SALE March 25 8-12
Shopping open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Information is on our homepage, especially if you are interested in renting a table to sell your treasures. INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS ARE RETURNING!! Registration has begun for several intramural programs- homework club and 2 art club options are currently accepting registrations. Forms avaiable for students to pick up during lunch periods as well as on our website.Intramural information can be located under "Forms" found under the "General Information" tab. Volunteers needed to help with Spring Picture Day on April 19, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. If interested, please e-mail Clara Fritsch, Principal's Secretary, at clara_fritsch@hcpss.org . BE INVOLVED! We have begun looking forward to next year. Many opportunities are available for you to be involved. Now's a great time to learn more about the positions by connecting with a current board member or chair person to learn exactly what they do. Please email Kelly @ fqmspta.president@gmail.com for more information. SAVE THE DATE: ADULTS ONLY March 2, 7:00pm FQMS Cafeteria- The Growing Danger of Heroin (Brief PTA meeting @ 6:30)
Parents you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn from Beth Schmidt who lost her son to a drug overdose. Beth is co-founder of Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocacy (MHAA). MHAA is a statewide organization dedicated to combat the heroin epidemic by raising awareness and provide education on prevention efforts. MHAA helps family members navigate the difficult path of dealing with loved ones battling addiction and the road to recovery. (Community welcomed but due to the content of her presentation this event is for adults only.) SAVE THE DATE: FQMS Community Yard Sale March 25 8-12 Shopping open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Please visit our website www.FollyQuarterPTA.org for more information, especially if you are interested in renting a table to sell your treasures. INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS ARE RETURNING!! Registration has begun for winter intramurals. Forms available for students to pick up during lunch periods as well as HERE. BE INVOLVED! We have begun looking forward to next year. Many opportunities are available for you to be involved. Now's a great time to learn more about the positions by connecting with a current board member or chair person to learn exactly what they do. Please email Kelly @ fqmspta.president@gmail.com for more information. Intramural Program Information!!!
We have finalized the details and registration begins next week. Handouts will be made available to students on Wednesday during their lunch time but you can also access them here. Click for Intramural Program Information & Forms The first intramural programs we'll be offering are Homework Club, Art Club and something new called “How to say it best”. "How to say it best" is by Cathleen Hanson of International School of Protocol. This program which focuses on how to speak and communicate effectively will not only boost your self-confidence, but enhance your reputation and open up countless opportunities. This 4 week course will teach you valuable skills for how to prepare for real life experiences that require public speaking, as well as presentation skills to help you succeed in other classes. NOTE- Deadline to register for this program is 2/24/17. SAVE THE DATE: ADULTS ONLY March 2, 7:00pm FQMS Cafeteria- The Growing Danger of Heroin Parents you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn from Beth Schmidt who lost her son to a drug overdose. Beth is co-founder of Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocacy (MHAA). MHAA is a statewide organization dedicated to combat the heroin epidemic by raising awareness and provide education on prevention efforts. MHAA helps family members navigate the difficult path of dealing with loved ones battling addiction and the road to recovery. (Community welcomed but due to the content of her presentation this event is for adults only.) SAVE THE DATE: FQMS Community Yard Sale March 25 8-12 Shopping open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Please visit our website www.FollyQuarterPTA.org for more information, especially if you are interested in renting a table to sell your treasures. BE INVOLVED! We have begun looking forward to next year. Many opportunities are available for you to be involved. Now's a great time to learn more about the positions by connecting with a current board member or chair person to learn exactly what they do. Please email Kelly @ fqmspta.president@gmail.com for more information. SAVE THE DATE: March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Parents Only-- Come hear the co-founder of Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocacy give a heartfelt presentation about how a tragedy in her family has motivated her to learn and share facts about his powerful drug. Click on "MHAA Flier" for more information. SAVE THE DATE: March 25, 8:00 a.m. - Noon FQMS Community Yard Sale- Come March 25 and shop (click here for informational flier). Get information about how to rent a table to sell your itemsn on our webpage www.FollyQuarterPTA.org . GET INVOLVED! We have begun looking forward to next year. Many opportunities are available for you to be involved. Now's a great time to learn more about the positions by connecting with a current board member or chair person to learn exactly what they do. Please email Kelly @ fqmspta.president@gmail.com for more information. |
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