FBMS Weekly Leadership Message
March 6, 2020
SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD EVENT
Many of the pledges told stories of friends and relatives who have special needs. Each one of these stories told of a student who has somehow been affected by the use of the r-word. We were so impressed by students' words and commitment to be more inclusionary.
The "Spread the Word" event kicks off two weeks of special events celebrating inclusion, especially of those with special needs. We have an upcoming poster event and essay contest. Both will be announced next week. Additionally we're organizing a small group of students who were nominated by their cluster teachers as "ambassadors" to this important cause. Our students are AWESOME!!!
In the pictures below, see the students taking the pledge in the front lobby, some of our pledges (there were hundreds!), and one of our students, James, reading his pledge (also below) over the morning announcements!
THE MASS GEOBEE COMPETITION
The National Geographic GeoBee is an annual competition designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world.
Make sure to Congratulate Jack if you pass him in the hall. We wish him well!
ANNUAL ART SHOW 3/8-3/15
PreK- Gr.12
March 8-15
Sunday, March 8th is opening Day 1-4pm
Monday March 9th - Friday March 13 Gallery Hours: 9am -12noon
Saturday March 14th & Sunday March 15th 1-3pm
This is a showcase of the wonderful talent throughout Marshfield Schools. Don't miss it!
For more information, check out the website link below.
SEPAC MEETING 3/11- Creating IEP Binder
The topic is Creating an IEP binder. RSVP by clicking the link below
Questions can be emailed to: marshfieldsepac1718@gmail.com
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE CLOSE OF TRIMESTER II
Report cards for Trimester II will be published on 3/20. Semester II Progress reports will also be published.
FOOD DELIVERIES @ FBMS
Please remember to have your child bring his or her own lunch from home or purchase one from the cafeteria. Please do not drop off any restaurant or fast food for your child as it is quite disruptive in the lunch room.
Additionally, we will not accept deliveries from Door Dash, Uber Eats, or any other outside food delivery service for students. If you or your child order from one of these services, please know the order will not be accepted and will be sent back with the driver. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 3/11
GET IN THE LIBRARY GAME
MARCH READING MADNESS
Get In The Game….or several of them!
Open the game. Vote in any matches you have read or (seen the movie) from a Marshfield school library including Overdrive/Sora. Each vote =raffle ticket. If your choice in the match wins- you earn reward raffle tickets!
- Round 1 voting ends Friday 3/13.
- Elite 8 voting ends Friday 3/20
- Final 4 voting ends 3/27
- Finals voting ends 4/3
April 3rd, 8 winners will be given $30 gift certificates to:
AMAZON,PINZ,SKYZONE,WENDY'S,FITZY'S,STORYBOOK COVE,SWEETFROG,STARLAND
Annual Student VS Faculty Basketball Game
The game will take place on Thursday, March 19, after school. If you are not selected to play, it is always a great time to come and cheer on your peers!
RED SOX TICKETS DRAWING- ORDER TO WIN
Order a FBMS YEARBOOK 2019/20 and have a chance to win 4 Red Sox tickets.
Order your yearbook by Opening Day (April 2nd) to be entered in a drawing for 4 Red Sox tickets to the April 21, 2020.
If you have already purchased a yearbook you will be included in the drawing.
Don't be left out, order your yearbook today!
There will be limited quantities available for sale at school. Typically all students order a year book.
The cost of the yearbook is $25.00
The link is below.
If you prefer not to order online, please email lhiggins@mpsd.org and she will email you an order form.
THE DUCK N HOVER ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
WHERE: Museum of Science, Boston
TIME: 8:30am-4pm
See the attached flyer for details.
GREAT WEEK OF ATTENDANCE @ FBMS
Great job this week by all of our students, this week as a school we averaged a 96% attendance rate at Furnace Brook Middle School. AWESOME JOB FBMS!
Getting to school on time is another habit to build. When parents say it is okay to be late to their children, they're not helping to develop good habits for success. Please help us by getting your child to school by 7:40AM. Be sure technology is shut down before bed time, and help to create a structured night and morning routine that your child can own and implement.
Starting the day late also increases anxiety. Arriving timely anywhere demonstrates responsibility and is a great habit to build now.
We can't do it without you. Let's build good habits that last a lifetime!
FROM THE CLINIC-FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS
Greetings From the Furnace Brook Middle School Nurse
School Health Office: phone 781-319-3965 School Fax: 781-834-5036
Nurse’s Email mcarroll@mpsd.org & kmellen@mpsd.org
Food Allergy Awareness
There are a number of students enrolled at Furnace Brook Middle School who are severely allergic to peanuts/nuts/almonds and other food products. If exposed to peanut and/or tree nuts the student may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. The greatest potential for exposure at school are peanut and or nut products. Strict avoidance of these products is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction. Some allergies can be life threatening. To reduce the risk of exposure, certain classrooms are peanut and tree nut aware. Please do not send any peanut/nut/almond containing products for your child to eat during snack in the classroom (for example no Nutella or snacks that contain nut products). Any exposure to food allergens through contact or ingestion can cause a severe reaction.
As always, Furnace Brook Middle School Staff, provides a safe and secure environment for your student(s). Thank you for your consideration regarding this important matter, and if you have any questions or concerns please call the school nurse.
Maura Carroll, RN, BSN and Karen Mellen, RN, BSN
STILL TIME TO REGISTER- 5K
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2019.Click on the link below! Over the last nine years, over 25,000 runners, walkers, and crawlers have descended upon Brant Rock, raising over $650,000 for the Marshfield Education Foundation, with every penny going to enhancing the Marshfield Public Schools!
Please check out our race website: marshfieldstpatricksday5k.com , where you will be able to find all the information on the race. Don’t forget to like our facebook page: www.facebook.com/Patty5k for up to date race information and share our facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/889407971432701/ Please let everyone know you’re attending and forward to all your friends! You can also follow the race on Twitter and Instagram at @stpatricksday5k .
Don't forget about team registration; create or join a team with friends and family! Teams have also been created for all seven Marshfield schools (DWS, EWS, GWS, MES, SRS, FBMS & MHS)!
Not interested in running or walking? Be part of the tradition! We are always looking for sponsors, committee members and volunteers! To find out more about these opportunities, please contact the Race Committee at stpatricksday5k@marshfieldfoundation.org .
Looking forward to seeing you on March 14, 2020!
MARSHFIELD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
FBMS Leadership Team
Email: mkemmett@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9
Location: 500 Furnace Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781 834-5020
Facebook: www.facebook.com/furnacebrookms/
Twitter: @FBMSPPAL