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NEXT WEEK at FQMS 10/17 – B Day 10/18 – A Day - Picture Day 10/19 – B Day – Falcon Friends, 2:30-3:30 | Girls on the Run, 2:30-3:45 10/20 – A Day – Girls on the Run, 2:30-3:45 | FQMS Latino Night, 6-8 pm 10/21 – B Day – 7A Nest Day

UPCOMING DATES 10/31 – Schools closed for students, Prof. Day 11/3 – PTA Meeting, 7 pm 11/4 – End of marking period 11/7 – Schools closed for students, Prof. Day 11/8 – Schools & offices closed, Election Day 11/14-18 – American Education Week

PBIS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!Folly Quarter is proud to recognize the following students as our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Students of the Week:

Aleena Khan: 6th grade Vail Dean: 7th grade Ricky Murphy: 8th grade PICTURE DAY IS THIS TUESDAY: OCTOBER 18TH! You can order before picture day at mylifetouch.com. Or you can fill out the order form that came home this week (6th graders will get their forms on Monday). Satisfaction guaranteed. Lifetouch will retake your portrait or you can return it for a full refund. Please contact Lifetouch directly at 800-445-1191 or answers@lifetouch.com with your questions. PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION OF THE GALLUP STUDENT POLL On Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th, Folly Quarter Middle School will participate in the Gallup Student Poll. The Gallup Student Poll is a brief, 24-item survey available on the web and includes the following themes: · Engagement is the student’s involvement in and enthusiasm for school. · Hope is the ideas and energy students have for the future. · Entrepreneurial Aspiration is the talent and energy for building businesses that survive, thrive and employ others. · Career/Financial Literacy is the information, attitudes and behaviors that students need to practice for healthy participation in the economy.

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This survey is anonymous and no student’s individual responses are shared with anyone. Only grade-level and school-level information will be shared with our school. The Gallup Student Poll gives students a voice in building great schools, and results provide us with important, actionable information beyond standard measures, such as grades and test scores, to help us prepare our children for the future. Please visit the Gallup Student Poll homepage on the web at http://www.gallupstudentpoll.com to view the survey items and to learn more. TAKING CELL PHONE PHOTOS DURING SCHOOL Please remind your students that it is not permitted to take cell phone pictures of other students during school.

LATINO NIGHT: October 20th The 8th grade Spanish students are once more celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month with the 3rd annual “Latino Night. ”Please come and celebrate with us on Thursday October 20th for an evening full of music, food and culture. The

8th graders are asking that you bring school supplies as a donation for the indigenous children of Bolivia. If you are planning to attend, please go to the FQMS website and sign in. ¡Muchas Gracias! FQMS 8th Grade Spanish students PBIS THEME FOR OCTOBER, 2016 As part of the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) initiative at FQMS, students have been introduced to this month’s theme of “Commitment to Learning.” Through morning announcements and in classes, students are challenged to pursue achievement motivation, school engagement, homework, bonding to school and reading for pleasure. We also have linked the College and Career Ready Components to our monthly theme. Families are asked to take some time to discuss the monthly theme of “Commitment to Learning” after reviewing the Search Institute website for the monthly theme. The theme of “Commitment to Learning” can be reviewed using the link below and scrolling down to Commitment to Learning, items #21-25: http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18

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GIANT A+ SCHOOL REWARDS Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting in October and running through March, FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL – ID 04546, will have the opportunity to earn cash

through GIANT A+ School Rewards Program. REGISTRATION BEGINS ON OCTOBER 7th. All you have to do is: Log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus and select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your BONUS CARD. Call the A+ Hotline for assistance: 1-877-275-2758. FOUND EYEGLASSES We have a pair of children’s eyeglasses in a Converse case with the name “Muller” written inside. They are in the front office.

HCPSS News Parents/guardians of enrolled HCPSS students do not need to sign up for, or manage an HCPSS News account. All

subscription information comes directly from the HCPSS Connect system. HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS (HCASC) All Middle and High School students interested in -Sharing the Student Voice on HCPSS Policy and Community Issues -Gaining Leadership Skills -Practicing Community Service -Working with student leaders from across HCPSS please attend Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meetings. Next Meeting Wednesday 10/19 7-8:30 at the

 

 

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Homewood Cafeteria 10914 MD 108 Columbia, 21042. Come join your fellow student leaders and work together to make Many Students One Voice. For more information please contact cindy_drummond@hcpss.org *NEW NUMBER * For Text Messages To comply with wireless carrier requirements, parents/guardians must opt into receiving HCPSS text message alerts. Standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply based on your mobile plan. If you are unsure if you have already opted in, text the word “YES” to 67587 from the cell phone number on file in HCPSS Connect. Please contact your child’s school if you have questions regarding your information in HCPSS Connect.

NO HASSLE FUNDRAISER UPDATE

We've had a great response but haven't made our goal yet. We are about $3100 short of being able to provide all the support and services we've budgeted for. If you haven't had the opportunity to donate yet, please do so. You can either donate through our website www.FollyQuarterPTA.org or send your donation to school in an envelope marked "PTA Fundraiser". Parent Involvement Opportunities The Community Outreach committee is looking for parent volunteers. The Community Outreach team needs volunteers occasionally throughout the year but especially in the spring. Our on line form has been updated to add this need. If this interests you, then you can either return to the Sign Up Genius form and select this to be added to your form (We will be notified that you made a change to your form.) OR Send a note to school ATTN: PTA Volunteer Coordinator OR email fqmspta.president@gmail.com. Parent Involvement Opportunity sign up is still available! Visit our website at www.FollyQuarterPTA.org to access on line form or to print a form to return to school.

3 more adults needed to help during flu vaccine administration. Students must sit for 10 minutes after receiving the vaccine so adults are needed to be with them during this time. Vaccines will be administered on Nov. 4. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if interested.

Vision and Hearing Screening will be the morning of Nov. 9. The Health room needs 1 more adult to help them. Email fqmspta.president@gmail.com if interested. Check out the new "Community Announcements" section on our website www.FollyQuarterPTA.org This page can be accessed through the "Announcement" tab at the top of the page.

RIVER HILL The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) This October, the River Hill High School Theatre Arts Department will proudly present The Complete Works of William

Shakespeare (Abridged). This play is a hilarious, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s extensive canon. The performance dates are October 27, 28, and 29 @ 7 p.m. and October 30 @ 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. THE ADVANCE TICKET SALE PRICE ($10) WILL BE HONORED AT THE DOOR IF YOU BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM. All food donations go to Howard County Food Bank. Advance sale of tickets: Online (now) via “Seat yourself” at http://www.seatyourself.biz/rhhs In front of the RHHS dining hall – Monday, October 24 thru Friday, October 28 (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Box office (opens 90 minutes before curtain) If you have questions or need further information, contact Pam Land at pland@hcpss.org or 410-313-7120.

 

 

 

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These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System. Please visit the Community News and Programs page (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/) on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations. FOOD PANTRY The Glenelg United Methodist Church (GUMC) Food Pantry is open every 3rd Saturday of the month, providing grocery assistance to those in need. As a partner of the Howard County Food Bank, we provide both county food as well as food/toiletries from individual donations. GUMC is located at 13900 Burntwoods Rd., Glenelg. You may contact us for pantry questions or to make a donation at 410-489-7260 or glenelgumcpantry@gmail.com.

HC DRUG FREE The next national medication Take Back Day date is Saturday, October 22 between 10 am and 2 pm. Bring your

expired and unwanted medications and "sharps" (needles, syringes, and EpiPens) to HC DruFree's office at the Wilde Lake Village Center. Drive-thru service. No need to get out of your car! For more information, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org or contact Joan Webb Scornaienchi, HC Drug Free’s Executive Director at Joan@hcdrugfree.org. Howard County's 3 Permanent Medication Disposal Boxes are located at: the Northern District Station, 3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City; the Southern District Station, 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel; and at the Gary Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. KANGAROO KIDS FALL JUMP ROPE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 5, 2016 • 9 am – 4 pm at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center • Cooksville, MD. Register online for $45 by October 14th ($55 after 10/14) at http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1234689 Questions? Contact kkidsregistrar@gmail.com or visit kangarookids.org CHOOSE CIVILITY “Coding for Community – A Civility Hackathon.” Connect and build an online solution to a community challenge. Details can be found here: http://choosecivility.org/

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