The Fugett Flash

September 26, 2022

From the Desk of Principal Fears

Greetings Fugett Families,


Please read below for important information about the upcoming weeks at Fugett Middle School.


Have an awesome day!


Dr. Dionne Fears

Principal, Fugett Middle School

Fugett Listening Session with Dr. Sokolowski (Superintendent)

Superintendent, Dr. Sokolowski is hosting a Listening Session for Fugett Middle School parents on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:15 - 7:15 pm.


Listening Sessions are a time for parents to come and talk with Dr. Sokolowski and Dr. Fears about the district and our school. It will be an informal time of listening for parents while seated outside on the grassy area near the Fugett Auditorium. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket!


Please use the link below to RSVP to this event:


FMS LISTENING SESSION RSVP

Yellow Ribbon Week - September 26 - 30

Yellow Ribbon Week aims to create awareness around suicide prevention. Check out the video below from Mrs. Stacy Hess and Ms. Maria Spano for more information!


MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS VIDEO

Free Breakfast for All Students

Due to a recent change in state funding, the West Chester Area School District is happy to announce that all elementary and middle school students are eligible to receive breakfast at no cost for the 2022-23 school year.


At WCASD, breakfast isn't just nutritious, starting on Monday, October 3, it's also FREE!


For more information, visit the website below:


WCASD FOOD SERVICES

The Fugett Lowdown - FMS Student Newspaper

Extra Extra Read All About It!


Is your son or daughter is interested in joining the award winning Fugett Lowdown? Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 28th after school from 2:15 to 3:00 in room 321.


Questions: Contact Mr. Nefos at fnefos@wcasd.net

Fugett Athletics

This week in Fugett Sports!


Tuesday, September 27, 2022


3:15 PM BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL - FOOTBALL Away @ Peirce Middle School

3:15 PM BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Away @ Great Valley Middle School

3:15 PM MIXED MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Home vs. Charles F Patton MS



Wednesday, September 28, 2022


3:15 PM BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Away @ Fred S Engle Middle School

3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - FIELD HOCKEY Away @ Lionville Middle School

3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Home vs. Fred S Engle Middle School

3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - VOLLEYBALL Away @ Peirce Middle School



Thursday, September 29, 2022


3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Home vs. Great Valley Middle School

3:30 PM MIXED MIDDLE SCHOOL - CROSS COUNTRY Home vs. Kennett Middle School


Friday, September 30, 2022


3:15 PM BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Home vs. Charles F Patton Middle School

3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - FIELD HOCKEY Home vs. Great Valley Middle School

3:15 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - VOLLEYBALL Away @ Stetson Middle School

3:30 PM GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCCER Away @ Charles F Patton Middle School



GAME BUS UPDATE


With a continued shortage of bus drivers, Krapf is struggling to find drivers for sports & school runs. Drivers are doing double duty, which means many sports trips will have very early dismissals. On some longer routes, Krapf will be asking for noon departures which will require 11:40am dismissals from class. This impacts 7th grade lunches. We will work to coordinate with Aramark to have boxed lunches available if needed and some students will have to eat on the bus as they travel to away games.


Please use this link and see instructions if you prefer to drive your child to an away game rather than use the bus:


PERMISSION FORM


We understand that none of this is ideal and it is doubtful that much will change in the near future. We appreciate your understanding, flexibility and patience as we work to do our best for our student-athletes.




IMPORTANT INFORMATION - HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE


Please see the link below regarding high school football game attendance for middle school students:


LETTER FROM DR. REYNOLDS




NEW REMIND INSTRUCTIONS


Please see the flyer below about the new Remind group. If parents have already signed-up, they do not need to enroll in this one; however, any new enrollees should use this link as the other 2 Remind groups are full!


REMIND APP INSTRUCTIONS

6th Grade Team Building Day

FMS Sixth Graders enjoyed "Team Building Day" on Friday, September 23rd. Thank you to all who organized the day. Everyone had a lot of fun!

Hello from the Fugett PTO!

Greetings from the Fugett PTO!


FRIGHT NIGHT: Mark your calendars! Due to the East homecoming game, we have moved Fright Night to Friday, October 21st from 6:30-8:00. More info and volunteer slots coming soon.


FRIGHT NIGHT VOLUNTEERS


FRIGHT NIGHT FOOD DONATION




ONLINE DIRECTORY


To join our online directory please visit link below. There is no fee to access it and once you enter your information, you will be able to view the online directory.


ONLINE DIRECTORY INSTRUCTIONS




PTO DONATIONS


Thank you so much for all of those who were able to donate to the Fugett PTO. We have two more weeks of collecting general donations and we are very close to our goal! With your help we are able to provide funding for grade level activities, assemblies, National History Day, Drama Club, field days, 8th Grade Picnic, Fright Night, and much more. We suggest a minimum family donation of $20 but appreciate you being as generous as you can!


Donations can be made through the following:


Venmo: @Fugett-PTO

Paypal: FugettPTO@gmail.com

Online: www.FugettPTO.org


Employee donor matching: Please reach out to us (fugettpto@gmail.com) if you work for a business that offers employee donor matching and/or paid volunteer hours. We really appreciate it!



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


LUNCH: The school store volunteer slots are full for the entire year! Thank you to all of those who have signed up to volunteer their time! In the event that someone has to cancel, we are putting together a list of contacts who could step in. If you would like to be on this last minute cancellation list, please email larubinow@gmail.com. Please include your cell number, and let Lisa know if you prefer to be contacted by email or text.




DINING OUT NIGHT


Our first dining night out will take place on Thursday, October 13th from 4-6pm at Panera in Exton. We also get credit for online or app orders all day long. If you are ordering online or with the app please use the code FUND4U.


Questions? Concerns? Comments? Contact us at FugettPTO@gmail.com


Fugett PTO is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All donations to the PTO are fully tax-deductible.

Parent Speaker Series - Dr. Matt Bellace

Dr. Matt Bellace presents "Finding Your Natural High"!


On October 25, 2022, psychologist and comedian Dr. Matt Bellace brings an insightful, science-based and seriously funny approach to substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.



Starting young is key, making this presentation ideal for parents with kids of any age. Join us for a lot of laughs and to learn the natural highs most beneficial to our mental health.



The event starts at 6:30 pm. See the flyer below for more information:


MATT BELLACE FLYER

Easy Ways to Support the PTO

Box Tops for Education

Download the Box Tops app, register for Fugett Middle School, and simply take a pic of your grocery receipt on the app. The app detects ALL eligible BOX TOPS and gives our school the credit. No more cutting out Box Tops! SO easy!

Amazon Smiles

Use any existing Amazon account (even Prime!) but start your shopping through Amazon Smile.

Simply sign in, choose “Fugett Middle School PTO” as the organization to support. (You will only have to do this the first time.) We receive 0.5% of all eligible purchases. Make sure to sign in with smile.amazon.com each time!