The Bobcat Bulletin
1/April/2022 - News!
From the Principal
Dear FMS Families,
This past month has brought much excitement to FMS! With the introduction of optional masking, we are now seeing many smiling faces every day. Warmer weather (here and there) has been welcomed and students are enjoying recess outside. As a school, we have enjoyed some community-building through our second One School, One Book experience, which you'll read about below. We are also working on "catching" our school community members following school rules, and continue to celebrate those good deeds on the morning announcements and showing the results on a graph in the cafeteria.
Fourth and fifth graders have begun SBAC testing, and the third grade will test after April break. Students have worked hard all year, and this is just one measure of success. Please encourage your student to consider it a way to show their learning, rather than something to worry about.
Now that we no longer have to navigate strict COVID protocols, we are looking forward to planning a family open house in May. We will let you know when that is scheduled and how you can participate!
Also, please look in your email next week for a letter next week that will explain the placement process.
Anytime, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. I am so glad to be staying in the role of Principal next year and look forward to continued collaboration with families.
Sincerely,
Sara Jablonski
802-879-6326
Jason Chin author visit
Vermont Arbor Day - May 6
Spring Music Events
Performing Arts Night - Chorus, Band & Orchestra
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (snow date is 4/28/2022) at the Essex High School Ice Rink
Time: 5:30-7pm
Field Trip: There will also be a field trip the same morning (04/26/22) to EHS to rehearse. Permission slips will go home soon.
FMS & EMS Combined Chorus Spring Concert
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Essex High School Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
FMS Chorus In-School Assembly Concert
Friday May 13, 2022
FMS Combined Orchestra Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Essex High School Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
FMS & EMS Combined Band Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Essex High School Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
FMS Chorus End of Year Celebration
Friday, May 20, 2022 during chorus time 8:00-8:40am
FMS Band & Orchestra End of Year Celebration
Monday, June 6, 2022 on FMS playground
Time: After School - 3:00-3:45pm
Important Dates: Mark your Calendars!
Friday, 4/15/22: Comfy Cozy Day - Come to school nice and cozy!
SBAC Testing
5th Grade: 3/22-4/1
4th Grade: 3/28-4/8
3rd Grade: 5/2-5/13
Monday, 4/18/22 - Friday, 4/22/22: Spring Break
Monday, 4/25: Students Return
Friday, 5/13/22: Strut Your Stuff Day - Wear something that represents you!
One-Day Bus Cancellations through 4/15
We know how challenging bus cancellations have been for EWSD families. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Monday 4/4
ROUTE - 16
ROUTE - 2
Tuesday 4/5
ROUTE - EHS WESTFORD
ROUTES - 3 & 9
Wednesday 4/6
ROUTE - VILLAGE RED
ROUTE - 12
Thursday 4/7
ROUTE - 6
ROUTE - 87
Friday 4/8
ROUTE - 41
ROUTE - VILLAGE GREEN/BLUE
Monday 4/11
ROUTE - 11
ROUTE - 5 will not operate at all, and PM EMS route D will be 15 minutes late
Tuesday 4/12
ROUTE - 2
ROUTE - 10 will not operate at all, and AM EMS route D will be 15 minutes late
Wednesday 4/13
ROUTES - 3 & 9
ROUTE - 16
Thursday 4/14
ROUTE - 12
ROUTE - EHS WESTFORD
Friday 4/15
ROUTE - 87
ROUTE - VILLAGE RED
Founders Memorial School
Email: kkedzierski@ewsd.org
Website: www.ewsd.org/fms
Location: 33 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-879-6326
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Founders-Memorial-School-1509308329359547
Twitter: @srjablonski