Farmwell Station News
March 19, 2021
YEARBOOK DEADLINE APPROACHING
MEAL SERVICE FOR SPRING BREAK
WALK-UP SERVICE
- To cover Spring Break, 10 days worth of meals can be picked up at FWS on Friday, March 26 between 10:30am to 1:30pm at the B-3 entrance. Our typical daily meals are still available for pick up next Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26 at the B-3 entrance between 10:30am to 1:30pm.
BUS STOP PICK-UP SERVICE
- Meals for 14 days will be delivered by bus on Monday, March 22. Families can find their nearest bus stop and delivery time by using the Interactive Map.
PTA OFFICER POSITIONS OPEN FOR 2021-2022
- The FWS PTA is planning for the 2021-2022 school year with the Nominations Committee now accepting nominations/applications for PTA Elected Officers for the next school year.
- Candidates names should be submitted via email (vp@fsmspta.org) to the nominating committee for each office they wish to run for by Sunday, April 11, 2021.
- Elections will be held via an electronic vote on June 1, 2021.
- Click HERE to learn more about the nominating process and descriptions of the four open PTA Officer positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
- If you have any questions regarding this process, contact vp@fsmspta.org.
FOUR DAYS A WEEK INSTRUCTION STARTS 4/20
- LCPS announced that current hybrid students will come to school 4 days a week (Tues - Fri) starting April 20.
- Note that our bell schedule and student schedules will not change.
- Social distancing will change from 6 feet to 3 feet in the classroom.
- We will continue to practice mitigation strategies to keep students and staff safe (temperature checks, one-way hallways, limited students in restrooms, individual seating in the cafeteria, plastic shields on individual desks, sanitizer stations located throughout the school and in each classroom, etc.).
SUMMER SCHOOL
- Farmwell Station Middle School will be hosting a summer skill recovery session in English and Math from June 28 to July 29. The program will be held at Trailside Middle School due to FWS being under construction this summer. Transportation will be provided. The program will meet Monday thru Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Tuition is free.
- Invitations to this program will be sent home via email in April. If you have further questions, please contact Kathleen.Pollock@lcps.org.
APRIL 9 - END OF QUARTER 3
- With Spring Break approaching, now is a good time to review StudentVUE with your child to see if they have missing assignments or need extra help.
- Note that the end of the 3rd Quarter is just one week after returning from Spring Break.
LINK UP NEWS
- Thank you to everyone who linked their Harris Teeter VIC card to FWS! We just received a check from Harris Teeter for $677 to help support students at FWS.
- The program runs through May 31 so there is still time to Link Up. Please click HERE to link your card and help support FWS.
SOL TESTS IN MAY
- Virginia has mandated that SOL tests take place in-person at school for middle school students. This includes both distance and hybrid learners.
- If you would like to opt your student out of taking the May SOL tests, please fill out the appropriate Opt Out form as soon as possible.
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
- Help spread awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders and wear blue on April 6. #LightItUpBlue2021
WHERE IS OREO?
- Students logged enough books this week to unlock Clue #4 in our FWS Library Reading Game, Where is Oreo? Students now need to read and log 34 more books to unlock Clue #5!
- Click HERE for more updates on Where Is Oreo? on our FWS Library blog.
BRHS - SPRING MULCH SALE
- Help support the Broad Run Athletic Booster Club and Spartan Athletes by ordering mulch this spring!
- Free delivery if you order 10 bags or more. Orders must be received by April 2.
- Click HERE to order online. For more information, email BRABC@gmail.com.
FUN FRIDAYS
- Our next Fun Friday is Beach Day on March 26. Let's get ready for Spring Break!
- Parents - feel free to upload photos of your student's Fun Friday outfits for the yearbook. Click HERE to learn more.
REQUEST A LIBRARY BOOK
Hybrid students can request library books to be delivered to their English classrooms on their in-person days.
Distance Learning Curbside Pick Up:
Mondays 7:30am to 4:00pm
Wednesdays 8:30am to 3:30pm
Thursdays 8:30am to 3:30pm
WAYS TO SUPPORT FWS
- You can make a difference. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com and designate Farmwell Station Middle School PTA as your charity.
- Join The PTA - Family Membership ($15); Staff Membership ($5)
Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to FWS - Fill out this Google Form and FWS will take care of this for you.
SPIRIT WEAR
- Show your school spirit and order today! Hoodies, long sleeved t-shirts, magnets, and more!
- When your order comes in, we will email you to schedule a pick up date/time at the school.
NEED TECH HELP?
- FWS Tech Website - a great resource for parents and students
- Troubleshooting Your Chromebook
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
- Broad Run HS Key Club is offering free online tutoring.
- Online sessions will take place through Google Meet using the student's school issued email address.
- More information and a sign up form can be found HERE.
About Us
Email: FWS-Secretaries@lcps.org
Website: lcps.org/farmwell
Location: 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 571-252-2320
Twitter: @LCPSFarmwell