The home of the Farquhar Middle School PTA
Welcome to the Farquhar Middle School PTA website. We hope that you will find this website informative, easy to read, and easy to navigate. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the website, please write to the PTA Communications Secretary.
Filed under PTA. Posted April 16th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Parents of teens!
Is your daughter’s eating out of control?
Is she gaining too much weight?
Consider participating in a study at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science (USUHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH).
WHAT: To test how effective group therapy is in the prevention of excess weight gain.
WHO: Girls aged 12-17 years who are above average weight and report loss of control eating.
WHERE: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, just outside of Washington, DC.
Individuals who qualify to participate in this study will be compensated for their time.
Please call for more information: 301-451-3782
Laura Wolkoff
National Institutes of Health, NICHD, PDEGEN
CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-451-3782
wolkoffl@mail.nih.gov
Filed under General. Posted July 28th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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MCPS is hosting an informational meeting regarding the Outdoor and Environmental Education Residential Program on Monday, September 8. Please see the attached invitation for more details.
Outdoor Ed. Open House Invitation
Filed under Outdoor Ed. Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Filed under In the News. Posted July 9th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Parents, we need your input! All parents are invited to join the Farquhar Leadership Team (administrators, department chairs, team leaders) on July 17 at 8:30 a.m., as we look back on 2007-08 and develop our school improvement plan for 2008-09. Parents will have the opportunity to hear about school priorities, provide input about action plans for 2008-09, and discuss how parents can help. All are welcome- July 17, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., in the Farquhar Library Media Center. Please RSVP to Claudette Hamerski at (301) 924-3100. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you!
————————————–Filed under From Mr. Murphy. Posted July 8th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Have a great summer! I want to thank all parents, students, & staff for making 2007-08 such an outstanding school year. With impressive academic achievements, enrichments in after-school programs, athletics, & the arts, overcoming obstacles, and forging new relationships, I am so proud of everything our students and staff accomplished.
We also look forward to seeing many of you for our summer programs July 7-August 1 at at Sherwood Elementary School. The Farquhar summer school office can be reached directly at Sherwood ES at ( 301) 924-3198 beginning July 7. Meanwhile, the administrators and counselors can be reached at Farquhar periodically throughout the summer at (301) 924-3100 and by email.
Be sure to read a lot this summer and complete those math packets! (all posted online).
Thanks for all of your support or our school and community, and have a great summer!
Filed under From Mr. Murphy. Posted June 12th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Thank you FMS Community!
This past weekend’s 8th grade dance was a huge success! Our sincere and heartfelt thanks go out to the many volunteers who ensured a sensational send-off for the 8th graders…from the “early bird” crew who took down the after-prom decorations…to the decorating contingent…to the chaperones…to the food and drink servers…and everyone in between – THANKS!
Also, a special thank you to the many members of the FMS community who “answered the call” when we sent out an “SOS” for food and beverage. The response was overwhelming!
Happy Summer To All!
Debbie Kivitz & Marie Kozlowski
8th Grade Dance Co-Chairs
Filed under 8th Grade. Posted June 3rd, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE NEEDED!!
When: June 7, 2008
Where: McLean, VA
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Be a part of a live taping for the ground breaking video production of Enough Is Enough’s (EIE) Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents DVD. Footage will be included in the Internet Safety 101 film which will reach audiences nationwide in 2009.
Adults (18 & older), parents/guardians, grandparents, caregivers, educators and all concerned community members are needed. We are seeking a diverse adult audience.
Enough Is Enough, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is a nationally recognized leader in the effort to protect children and families from Internet predators. EIE has developed the Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents Program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice to confront this child safety epidemic.
On June 7th, Donna Rice Hughes, EIE President & Internet Safety expert, along with other experts including a teen survivor of Internet predation will conduct a live teaching session on Internet threats and safety solutions.
Your participation will help support EIE’s goal of reaching parents and families with important information to protect our nations children.
To express our appreciation, lunch will be provided, in addition to snacks and beverages during intermission. All participants will receive a goody bag and a chance to win a variety of giveaways.
This event is sponsored by Verizon, AOL, MySpace.com & FOX Interactive Media
You can register online at: www.enough.org or call: 1-888-744-0004.
Filed under In the News. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Click on the link below to view the upcoming exam schedule.
Filed under From Mr. Murphy. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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As the 8th grade Hershey Park trip will be taking place Friday, 5/30, below are a few reminders:
- Please be sure that students are on time to school on the day of the trip. We will board buses at 7:45am and leave Farquhar no later than 8:00am.
- Please arrange for your child to be picked up at Farquhar promptly at 8:30pm on Friday evening.
- No radios, tape/CD/MP3 players, food, or beverage are allowed to be brought into the park.
- Students will be permitted to bring cell phones, but each student will be responsible for his or her personal belongings.
- Lockers are available for public use (for a nominal fee). They are on a first come, first served basis.
- Please remember to give your child money for food while in the park. Unless required medically, food and drink are not allowed to be brought in. $20-$25 will be more than adequate for lunch and dinner.
In case of emergency, staff may be contacted through the following channels:
Farquhar Main Office: 301-924-3100 between 7:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Hershey Park First Aid Station: 717-534-3370 after 4:00 p.m.
(Located in the CVS Family Health and Services Center)
Thank you for your support and we’re looking forward to a great trip!
– The 8th Grade Team
Filed under 8th Grade. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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