Archive for April, 2009
Open PTA Positions for 2009-2010 School Year
Now’s the time to sign up for PTA positions for next year! Thanks to everyone who has committed to retake their positions for next year and to those who have stepped up to help. There are still plenty of Chair positions that need to be filled and we’d love to hear from you. Find a [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under PTA.
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8th Grade Dance (5/30)
Attached is a flyer with information regarding this year’s 8th Grade Dance. fms-8th-gr-dance
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under 8th Grade Dance.
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Swine Flu Virus
Swine Flu Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health alert due to the increase of swine flu cases in the United States. Montgomery County Public Schools is in close contact with the county Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services (DHHS/PHS). The county is working closely [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2009 under In the News.
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Opening Attachments via Yahoo
We are experiencing technical difficulties with regard to opening attachments sent via Yahoo and posting them on the PTA website. Therefore, please check your child’s backpack for hardcopies of these attachments until we solve these problems. Thank you for your cooperation.
Posted: April 29th, 2009 under General.
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Upcoming informational meeting sponsored by MCCPTA GCC
Wednesday May 6, 2009 7:30-9 p.m. Math Acceleration Location: Auditorium at the Carver Educational Services Center. Presenters will include Karen Roberts and Gail Kaplan Wassell of MCPS. This meeting had been postponed earlier due to weather-related school closures. Questions: Please contact Jean Rager, FMS PTA GT Liasion at william.rager@verizon.net
Posted: April 23rd, 2009 under MCCPTA.
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Tickets on Sale this Week for Spring Play
Tickets for the Farquhar’s spring play, Into the Woods Jr., will be on sale this week Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during lunch. Show times are Friday (4/24) and Saturday (4/25) at 7:30pm and Sunday 4/26 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices: $8.00/Adult and $6/Student/child Tickets will also be on sale at the door.
Posted: April 20th, 2009 under Play.
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SSL Hour Opportunities in April (4/18 & 25)
Here are 2 opportunities for middle school students to earn SSL hours. These projects are SSL approved by MCPS. Saturday, April 18, 12:30pm to 4pm: Workshop for students aged 10-14. High school students(with adult supervision)will mentor middle school students about the environment and recycling. This event will be held in the Olney Community Room at [...]
Posted: April 15th, 2009 under SSL Opportunities.
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PTA Meeting – Next Years’ Budget (4/14)
How would you like to see your money spent? Is the directory indispensible to you? Do you think money should be spent on technology for the classroom, after school programs or funding field trips? The PTA also funds two (2) of the school dances, the Eighth Grade dance, Roadrunner Night, the Farquhar Forum (monthly newsletter), [...]
Posted: April 14th, 2009 under PTA.
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