Farquhar Middle School PTA

Outdoor Education begins next week, January 28, for 6th graders.  The residential program provides on-site, hands-on environmental education experiences to the total sixth grade population. Students attend the residential program for a 3 day/ 2 night program.  Sixth graders will participate in the residential outdoor education program. Students are accompanied by their teachers and other school staff [...]

The Foreign Language in Elementary Schools Program (FLES) Seeks to train and hire part-time teachers for 2008-2009. If you speak French, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish and: ·Are dedicated and reliable ·Have native or near-native linguistic skills ·Have classroom experience with school age children ·Have a BA degree or equivalent ·Are able to teach a minimum [...]

The meeting that was cancelled due to the power outage Monday, January 14, has been rescheduled for Wedenesday, January 23, at 7PM in the Media Center.   If your child is participating in the play whether he or she is a cast member or would like to work with the tech crew, all parents are encouraged to attend this meeting.

The African American Read In is sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English and is held at different locations all over the country. The goal of the program is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities. We will recognize this event at Farquhar Middle School with a Celebration [...]

Attention 8th grade parents:  Will your child attend Sherwood High School next year?  Please see the flyer regarding the Global Studies Program for your consideration when planning next year’s schedule.    You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/farquharpta/files/globalpostermiddleschool.jpeg

Science/MONTGOMERY, the Montgomery County Science Fair, will celebrate its 52nd year, March 16 – 18, 2007 at the Reckord Armory building at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.  Registration deadline is 5:00 PM on February 8, 2008. Over $45,000 in prizes will be awarded.  Students in Grades 6 – 12 are invited to submit [...]

Teens, ages 13-18 are invited to apply to join the Montgomery County Public Library’s Teensite Advisory Group. The application period is open from January 3 to January 19th. Selected teens will serve from Feb. through May,2008, and will be eligible to earn up to 25 hours of Student Service Learning credits. Apply online at _www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcpl_teensite_ [...]

PTA Needs You!  Roadrunner Night is coming soon, and currently the chairperson position is vacant.  This is a wonderful evening of games, food, and  entertainment for all and helps raise funds for the school.  If you can help either by chairing or co-chairing,  please contact Alice Wood at AliceWood@comcast.net.

A Message from the Montgomery County Foster and Adoptive Parent Services For a weekend… for a lifetime… Become a foster or adoptive parent. For more information, contact Montgomery County Child Welfare Services at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/kidsneedyou or call 240-777-1664  

You are invited to attend a presentation and interactive forum on the new MCPS PARENT ACADEMY. The Parent Academy provides free workshops for parents and family members on a wide array of topics that include: • High School Graduation Requirements • Helping Your Child Succeed in Middle School • Managing Your Finances • Understanding ADHD • Bullying Prevention • Computer Skills [...]