November 7, 2014

13500 Triadelphia Rd. | Ellicott City, MD 21042 | 410.313.1506 | 410.313.1514 - Guidance | http://fqms.hcpss.org/  

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PICK-A-TIME FOR CONFERENCES OPENS 11/12 AT 3:00 PM – CLOSES 11/18 AT 3:00 PM Parent/teacher conferences will be held at Folly Quarter from November 24th through November 26th. CONFERENCE TIMES: November 24 - 12:00-2:45 p.m. & 4:00-7:00 p.m. November 25 - 12:00-2:45 p.m. & 4:00-7:00 p.m. November 26 - 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Since not all teachers work during the same conferencing schedule, please check your child's individual teachers schedule for available conference dates and times. Scheduling for parent/teacher conferences will begin on Wednesday, November 12th at 3:00 p.m. and end on Tuesday, November 18th at 3:00 p.m. Prior to November 18th, if you need to cancel, please be sure to go through the same online system. After November 18th, please contact the Student Services office (410-313-1514) during regular school hours. We would like to stay on a strict schedule in reference to conference times, so we ask that parents please be prompt in attending their conferences. Due to the number of scheduled conferences, walk-in conferences will not be available. Parents will be greeted in the school foyer by a staff member during conference week and given a map of the school if needed.

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Folly Quarter is proud to recognize the following students as our Positive Behavioral Interventions and

Supports (PBIS) Students of the Week:

Alisha Mahajan: 6th grade

Isabella Beaumont: 7th grade

Rachel Montgomery: 8th grade

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WINTER INTRAMURALS Winter Intramurals are beginning the week of December 1, 2014. Please go to http://fqms.hcpss.org/ resources for the permission slip. Money and signed forms are due in the Front Office by Friday November 14, 2014, Attn: Mrs. Johnson. Checks are to be made out to FQMS PTA with a separate check for each activity. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Johnson at 410-313-1506 or e-mail at margaret_johnson@hcpss.org. ASSESSMENT UPDATE The MAP reports will be sent to home prior to conference week. HIV/AIDS & HUMAN SEXUALITY INFORMATION SESSION Parents/guardians, please come out on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. to the HIV/AIDS & Human Sexuality Information session. During this time, you will be able to preview print and non-print materials (videos) that will be used for instruction. This is the only information session that will be offered this year. So, even if your child does not have health this semester, please attend this session. Thanks!  FQMS END OF QUARTER CELEBRATION! NOVEMBER 21ST - 2:30 – 4:30 After hearing loud and clear from our students, Folly Quarter will start a new tradition this school year with quarterly celebrations recognizing our students’ hard work and resulting academic performance. These after school events will replace our 4.0 Breakfasts and Honor Awards at lunches in response to the revised HCPSS Wellness Policy. Our 1st End-of-Quarter Celebration will take place on the afternoon of November 21st from 2:30-4:30 pm with Games, Food & Fun! If you achieve the honor roll, next week you will receive a coupon (attached to your certificate) for redemption to purchase your dance ticket next week. Tickets are as follows: 4.0 students will receive a coupon for free admission 3.5 or better students will receive a coupon for $2.00 admission 3.0 to 3.44 students will receive a coupon for $4.00 admission If you did not achieve the honor roll this quarter, you can still attend the dance by purchasing a ticket for $6.00

MEET THE STAFF MEMBER: Ms. Kemp! Originally, I am from Trinidad and Tobago. Our two islands are really one country situated approximately 7 miles from Venezuela. I was born on the smaller island, Tobago. Tobago is give or take 25 miles long and 8 miles across. I use to work on this beach. I went to school in the US and got both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

I love teaching, especially math. I enjoy all types of fun stuff in my spare time, from sewing to flying a kite. Some of my hobbies include drawing, swimming, and riding my bicycle. When I want to really relax I sit quietly play my guitar, and hum a tune. I have two boys who are now young men. My happiest times are when I can spend time with them. GET THE FACS Can you believe it’s already November?!? That means that the holidays are right around the corner, and our wallets are about to get a serious workout. Family and Consumer Science students in Mrs. Terry’s class learn how to be responsible consumers, by creating financial goals and learning how to budget money. A very popular day to shop for those perfect gifts for friends and family at discounted prices is on Black Friday. The Friday after Thanksgiving was named Black Friday around the 1960’s, and was used to describe the heavy and unruly pedestrian and vehicle traffic from frenzied holiday shoppers. Below are some tips on how to save some coin, and be able to give the perfect gift. 1. Shop online. In 2013, and average of 70% of Black Friday ‘doorbusters’ were available online. Many online sites even offer free shipping. 2. Purchase electronics. When shopping, concentrate on electronics, as many of the deals on Black Friday are expected to be the best prices of the year. Many stores are makes at an extra 30%-50%. 3. Shop early in the day for the best inventory and selection. Many stores only have a certain amount of sale inventory in stock, and once they are gone, the store will not offer that price, even for a raincheck. 4. Skip Black Friday shopping and the craziness that comes with it. Howard County discount stores such at T.J. Maxx and Nordstrom Rack, off Rte 175, or Marshalls and Homegoods, on Snowden River Parkway, offer designer gifts at a discount all off all the time. Be safe, spend wisely, and enjoy what the holidays are all about. Attention 6th grade Parents and Students Please visit the 6th grade website for information about an exciting new wellness program this month. (Note: an email has also been sent home). Whole Grain Heroes! Contact Mrs. Terry if you have any questions tara_terry@hcpss.org THANKSGIVING BASKET DRIVE (NOV. 5 - 19) The Leo Club will be collecting food for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 4 Howard County families given to us by a local charity, Neighbor Network. Each grade will be assigned items to collect. Donations will be collected in FQMS front lobby. 6th grade will collect Thanksgiving food items (corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, etc.),

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7th grade collects household items (paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, etc.), 8th grade collects personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, deodorant, etc.). ALL Grades: Gift Cards: Any denomination, Wal-Mart, Target, Grocery Store gift cards. Please bring these to Ms. Bader, Mrs. Watt, or Mrs. Taylor. HCPSS DEBUTS NEW MOBILE APPLICATION A new HCPSS mobile application provides instant updates to HCPSS news and events, menus for all schools, documents and minutes from Board of Education meetings, and connections to all system social media resources. The free HCPSS app is now available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. NEW SECURITY SYSTEM INFORMATION A gentle reminder to bring your driver’s license to school if you are planning to leave the front office. The Lobby Guard only scans the bar code on the back of your license. EYEGLASSES RECYCLED AT FQMS The Glenwood Lions Club has a box in the Front Office at FQMS to collect unwanted eyeglasses.

GIANT A+ SCHOOL REWARDS Please remember to register your Giant card so Folly Quarter can start receiving A+ School Rewards! You can register online

at: www.giantfood.com/aplus, ID# 04546 – OR – by calling 1-877-275-2758 to register your card by phone (phone numbers cannot be accepted in place of GIANT CARD numbers). Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same! Thank you!

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COFFEE & CONVERSATION – NEW DATE With the Board of Education will be held: Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Clemens Crossing Elementary School Media Center, 10320 Quarterstaff Road in Columbia.

HEALTHY RECIPE CORNER Orange-Sauced Chicken Recipe from Cooking Light

1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon olive oil Cooking spray 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Dredge chicken in breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or just until lightly browned on both sides. Add broth mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with parsley.

FQMS SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The 2014 FQMS Scholastic Book Fair will run from November 19-25 in the media center. We are still in need of more parent volunteers to help with the cash registers while classes and students visit the fair. Listed below are the times that I still need help with. Please contact Kathleen Jeffery at kept.irish@yahoo.com to sign up for a time slot: Wednesday November 19, 9:00-10:30 1 person - Thursday November 20, 7:30-9:00 1 person, 12:00-2:30 3 people. Friday November 21, 7:30-9:00. 1 person, 9:00-10:30 2 people, 10:30-12:00 1 person, 12:00-2:30 1 person. Monday November 24, 10:00-12:00, 1 person, 12:00-2:00 2 people, 2:00-4:30. 3 people, 4:30-7:00. 3 people. Tuesday November 25, 10:00-12:00 3 people, 12:00-2:00 3 people, 2:00-4:30 3 people.

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REFLECTIONS 2014-2015! What do you imagine would make the world a better place? Choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or short story, compose a song, take a picture or create a piece of visual art and tell us your interpretation of the theme: “The world would be a better place if...." Rules for submission and student entry forms are available on display in the cafeteria and on our PTA website: http://www.follyquarterpta.org/PTAForms.aspx. Deadline for submission is NOVEMBER 12th!

JOIN THE PTA! Become a Member of the PTA. Forms were sent home in the First Day Folders - but are also available on-line at www.FollyQuarterPTA.org

VOLUNTEER! Stay involved with your kids! Volunteer your time and talents - we need your help! We welcome your assistance in all areas - but the following committees need your help: Cultural Arts, Falcon Day, Fundraising, and Membership.

BOXTOPS! Please send in all your valid boxtops! All our boxtops money goes directly to the FQMS PTA’s wonderful programs. Thanks, as always, for your support of FQMS!

FQMS PTA RECYCLES INK CARTRIDGES You can drop off your used ink and toner cartridges, of all kinds, in the front office. Place a bag next to your printer to remind you to recycle the cartridges.. Collection bags are available in the main office. EVEN BETTER ~ collect ink and toner cartridges from your office, business or church!! The more you collect, the more you support the PTA and help save our Earth!! PTA NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEER The PTA is looking for a volunteer to put together a PTA newsletter. Please contact Cindy Coburn at FQMSPTA.President@gmail.com if you are interested.

GLENELG GHS MARCHING UNIT FRUIT SALE! We are offering Ruby Red Grapefruit, Florida Navel Oranges, Tangerines, Mandarins and a Variety Pack. Our first fruit sale deadline for orders is Friday, October 31st. Fruit will be available for pick-up at Glenelg High School on Saturday, November

15th between 12:00 and 2:00. Please help support the Glenelg Marching Unit by purchasing fruit. For more information and to get the order form please go to www.glenelgbands.com. Questions? Call Dianne Kvech (410) 489-2951 or Meredith Haussler (410) 442-0263 or email fruitsales@glenelgbands.com. Thank you.

RIVER HILL The River Hill High School Theatre Arts Department announces auditions for the March 2015 production of High School Musical. Auditions are open to all interested Howard County students in grades 6-8. All auditions will be held November 19-21

at RHHS as follows. Wednesday, November 19 (2:30 – 4:00) – Vocal Auditions for RHHS students Wednesday, November 19 (4:30 – 6:30) – Vocal and Dance Auditions for students in grades 6-8 Thursday, November 20 (2:30 – 4:30) – Dance Auditions for RHHS students Friday, November 21 (2:30 – 5:30) – Callbacks. All interested students in grades 6-8 should send an e-mail to River Hill Theatre Arts Director Pam Land (pland@hcpss.org) to request a detailed audition information packet.

FOOD PANTRY THE GLENELG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (GUMC) FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN EVERY THIRD SATURDAY

OF THE MONTH 9-11am. Call 410-489-7260 or email: glenelgumcpantry@gmail.com. We are accepting cash donations. YMCA TURKEY TROT CHARITY 5K A walk/run benefiting the Y of Central Maryland'sGive Every Child a Chance campaign Thanksgiving Morning, Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m., Long Gate Shopping Center, Ellicott City. Register today at www.ymaryland.org 2ND ANNUAL HOCO MATH FESTIVAL! November 18th, from 6:30 pm -9:00 pm at Centennial High School. See How Much FUN Math Really is! No Charge! Open to all ages! Demonstrations, Discussion, Activities, and Giveaways! There will be Math Magicians, Rappers and Dancers. Baltimore Orioles, Peabody Institute, the US Air Force, NCIS, Columbia Mall and many more will be there! Check us out at www.stemulatingminds.com. For additional information contact us at Stemulatingminds@gmail.com.

 

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ELLIE’S BAKE SALE Saturday November 8th, 10-4 at 15211 Frederick Road, Woodbine, MD 21797, 410-489-5115. Drop off goodies the night before (11/7) or before 10am on 11/8. This year we enthusiastically invite the community to Ellie’s 6th Bake Sale! This year we are donating half of our contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project and half to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department. Please help me by donating yummy baked goods for my sale and by coming to shop for some sweet treats. We will have some great new raffles going on during the sale. Again this year we will be having a chili competition. Vote for your favorite chili by putting a donation in your favorite chef’s jar. Thank you to everyone who has supported my bake sales and me for the past 5 years! LEGO® CHALLENGE Bring your best building skills and compete for a small prize in our LEGO® challenge! Ages 9-17. No registration required. Wednesday, 11/5 7:00 to 8:00 pm. KNIT 'N CHAT TEEN KNITTING GROUP Beginners and experts welcome! Spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. Supplies provided. Ages 11-17. Tuesdays, 11/4 & 11/18 6:45 to 8:15 pm. NASA SCIENCE: ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM Explore the electromagnetic spectrum with a NASA science education specialist, and build simple spectroscopes to study visible light! Ages 9-17. Registration is required. Friday, 11/14 3:00 to 4:00pm Registration begins 10/31 http://goo.gl/AtUjxX