Farquhar Middle School PTA

An Invitation to Parents/Guardian Presented by: Scott Murphy, Principal of Farquhar Middle School Bridging the Achievement Gap for Students: A Bridge Too Far? NEW INFORMATION!! Farquhar Middle School Performance of African American Students Full Report (2008 – 2009) will be presented for each Subject and Grade Don’t principals always seem so busy? You hate to [...]

Montgomery County Public Schools developed The Parent Academy, which offers workshops for parents and other family members on topics such as: helping your child succeed in middle school; managing your finances; navigating the school system; computer skills; bullying prevention; high school graduation requirements; and many more.” Check out the website for more information:  http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy or contact:  [...]

The PTA is pleased to offer a presentation to parents on Internet Safety by Ms. Shelley Lipton, Program Specialist II with the Sex Offender Registry Unit of the Montgomery County Police Department on Friday, October 24 from 7:15 to 8:30pm in the Media Center. The presentation will include problem prevention strategies, practical tips, and the [...]

While your kids are enjoying the dance in the gym, please join us in the Media Center from 7PM to 9PM for the Parent Program sponsored by the PTA. We are fortunate to have Kim Wells, LCSW-C and Andrea Lopes, LCSW-C of the Olney Psychiatric and Counseling Center present information and ideas on “How To [...]

Parenting Workshop to be Presented at Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center Montgomery County’s Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center will host “Parenting for Healthy Children,” on Wednesday, February 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the center, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. The workshop will feature two presentations that instruct parents on how to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Parent Talks are sponsored by the Education Committee of the Farquhar PTA.  These presentations have been conveniently scheduled during school dances and PTA meetings in order to share relevant information with parents and assist in the academic and social growth of our students.  Farquhar’s feeder elementary school parents are invited (Brooke Grove, Cloverly, Sherwood, Stonegate).  Parents only please.   [...]

The Education Committee of the PTA is sponsoring a series of “Parent Talks.” The programs will be held during regularly scheduled PTA meetings or Parent Socials; which occur the evening of school dances. Come out and hear speakers experienced in their field, share information, strategies, and tips to better support our children. October 5, 2007 [...]