Archive for September, 2009
NIH Study
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development seeks teens ages 13-17 to participate in a research study of eating habits.
Participation involves eating a meal at the NIH on two separate weekdays and blood draw.
Teens who qualify to participate in this study will be financially compensated for their time and inconvenience.
For more information, please call [...]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Community News.
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It’s A Girl!
Principal Murphy is the proud father of a baby girl. Her name is Elle Changaris Murphy. She arrived Saturday (9/26) afternoon weighing 7 lbs, 15 oz. and measured 20 1/2 inches long.
Mom and baby are doing great.
Changaris is Mr. Murphy’s mother’s maiden name.
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under In the News.
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Parent’s “Things to do” List
We know the first month of school is hectic so here’s a “Things to do” list to help keep you on track and organized:
Activate your Edline account - Go to www.edline.net. Passwords were sent home with your child
Join the FMS Yahoo! Group - Send a message to farquharpta-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Join the PTA via the “Online Store” (New) – Use the [...]
Posted: September 18th, 2009 under General.
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Support Farquhar while you grocery shop!
Many stores use school contributions as a marketing tool. Giant and Safeway both donate a percentage of the value of your purchases if you register your store care, e.g Bonus card for Giant. For both programs you need a store card, and you must RE-REGISTER every year. Registration will cost you nothing and earn Farquhar [...]
Posted: September 16th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Back to School Night (9/17)
Below is a letter from Mr. Murphy regarding Back to School Night, which will be held on Thursday, September 17.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/farquharms/btsn.pdf
Posted: September 16th, 2009 under From Mr. Murphy.
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Activities Fair and Sign-Ups Begin on (9/16) After-School Activities Begin (9/22)
After-school activities will begin on September 22. There will be an activities fair for students during 7th period on September 16, when students will have an opportunity to see all of the options and begin signing-up. A complete list of offerings for the fall and information on activity bus transportation can be found here:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/farquharms/asac%209-09.pdf
Posted: September 10th, 2009 under After School Activities.
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Back to School Night (9/17)
Attached is a letter from Mr. Murphy regarding next week’s Back to School Night.
BTSN Ltr to Parents 09 (.pdf)
Posted: September 10th, 2009 under From Mr. Murphy.
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6th Grade Residential Program (Outdoor Ed.) Open House
If you have a sixth grader, your child will participate in the annual Outdoor Education, which will be held in October. Attached is a flyer from MCPS announcing its Open House on Thursday, September 10, 2009.
Outdoor Ed Open House Flyer
Posted: September 3rd, 2009 under Outdoor Ed.
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