Archive for February, 2008
Incoming 6th Graders Parent Meeting Rescheduled
Due to the inclimate weather on Wedenesday, February 13, the parent meeting for incoming 6th graders was cancelled but has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 21. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria between 7 and 9pm. Incoming 6th Graders Meeting Flyer
Posted: February 15th, 2008 under Events, In the News.
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Science Inquiry Expo
The Science Department would like to invite parents to the upcoming Science Exposition on Tuesday, February 19, from 5:30 – 7:00pm. The purpose of the Exposition is to showcase 7th and 8th grade Science Inquiry Projects to the community. Each science classroom will contain exhibits displaying students work, and PowerPoint presentations will be running on continuous [...]
Posted: February 15th, 2008 under Events.
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Student Volunteers Wanted!
The NAACP Parent Council Representative at Olney Elementary School is seeking middle and high school student volunteers to assist in the upcoming Black History Month Seminar at Olney Elementary School: - One student to announce program - Two students from each middle/high school in the cluster to recite a bio or poem about an [...]
Posted: February 14th, 2008 under After School Activities, Events.
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PTA Meeting 2/19 Guest Speaker on Internet Safety
Please join us at 7:00 for the General PTA Meeting on February 19. Guest speakers Jennifer Firestone, LCSW – C, JSSA Clinical Social Worker and Shelley Lipton, Program Socialist, Montgomery County Police will discuss the importance of internet safety, prevention strategies and practical tips in keeping children safe. Also, learn what the Sex Offender Registry [...]
Posted: February 12th, 2008 under Parent Talks, PTA.
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Parent Encourgement Program Workshops
PEP has several workshops coming up that address perplexing issues of family life including winning kids’ cooperation, talking about sexuality with young children and preteens, and communicating with teens. Some workshops are nearly full, so don’t delay – sign up today and spend a winter’s evening learning some productive, positive parenting strategies. All workshops [...]
Posted: February 12th, 2008 under Parent Talks.
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Expanding Horizons for GT Students
Montgomery College and the MCPS are cooperatively presenting this enrichment opportunity for interested and able sutdents to explore topics outside the school curriculum. Students will attend three small group sessions. Instructors are from the Montgomery College faculty and staff, MCPS, and the MC community. Take advantage of this opportunity and register as soon as possible. [...]
Posted: February 10th, 2008 under After School Activities.
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32nd Annual Pancake & Sausage Day
The Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus of Olney are sponsoring the 32nd Annual Pancake and Sausage Day 2008 on Saturday, February 23, between 8 am and 2 pm. It is a family-style, all you can eat that will be held at Saint John’s Church Hall on Route 108 in Olney (across from the [...]
Posted: February 10th, 2008 under In the News.
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Farquhar News (February)
February 1: Team 3 Outdoor Education returns February 6-15: Sixth and seventh graders receive registration materials from FMS counselors February 7: Career café, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., all grades February 7: 2008-09 scheduling meeting for parents of current 6th & 7th graders, 7-9 p.m., library media center (snow date 2/21) February 11: Eighth graders [...]
Posted: February 1st, 2008 under In the News.
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Attention 6th Grade Parents of Students on Team 3 at Outdoor
If there are any changes in school operations due to weather conditions today Friday, February 1, announcements about the students’ return to school will be made by: 1) automated Connect Ed phone call to the student’s home number 2) message in the Newsbox on the front page of the Farquhar website: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/farquharms/admin/admin.shtm 3) email to subscribers of this list [...]
Posted: February 1st, 2008 under Outdoor Ed.
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