Archive for June, 2009
Grand Opening! Online Store
The PTA has set up an account with Paypal to add a “shopping cart” to our website, which we will call the Online Store. The Store will allow you to pay for membership dues, make a donation, and purchase spirit wear. There is also a separate link to add your information to the directory all [...]
Posted: June 29th, 2009 under In the News.
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School Improvement Plan (SIP) Mtg. (8/5)
Principal Mr. Murphy and members of the leadership team are inviting all parents to provide input on school priorities and the school improvement plan for 2009-10. The summer is a great opportunity for parents to learn about new school initiatives, to provide input on action plans and implementation for the next school year, to support [...]
Posted: June 29th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Resource for Parents to Help Combat Bullying
The FMS Counseling Department worked hard to bring anti-bullying messages to our students throughout the school year. The counselors visited every grade level on a regular basis this year to convey the Roadrunner Way and our core values (Respect, Kindness, Self Control, Honesty and Responsibility). Regardless of the lesson topic, anti-bullying messages were a part [...]
Posted: June 17th, 2009 under Counseling.
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Learn About the Seven Keys to College Readiness
Be sure to check out the Seven Keys to College Readiness website, a series of web pages designed to provide parents with important information and resources about the pathway to college readiness. The website includes video and text explanations of the Keys, samples of reading levels, questions for parents to ask their children’s teachers, parent-to-parent [...]
Posted: June 16th, 2009 under College Prep.
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SSL Hours Opportunities in July
MCPS Drive for Supplies (7/20-22) Middle and high school student volunteers are needed to sort, box and weigh donated supplies for the Drive for Supplies project. This is a preapproved Student Service Learning activity. Sorting will be done in the cafeteria at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, Rockville, on July 20-22, from [...]
Posted: June 16th, 2009 under SSL Opportunities.
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Farquhar’s Telephone Lines Down (6/12)
Today, Friday, June 12, the main telephone lines to Farquhar Middle School are not functioning. The problem has been identified as a Verizon issue and repair is underway. In the meantime, the Farquhar main office can be reached directly by calling (301) 924-3102 or 3103. Thank you for your understanding.
Posted: June 12th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Fundraiser at Cheeburger Cheeburger (6/15)
Make it a tradition and eat out at least once a week. This time, come to Cheeburger Cheeburger on Monday, June 15, between 5PM and 9PM and support FMS. Special appearance by our own Roadrunner. Beep! Beep! Please bring the attached flyer with you so FMS will receive credit. Cheeburger-Cheeburger Flyer
Posted: June 11th, 2009 under Fundraising, Uncategorized.
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