The Falcon
Fieldstone Middle School * April 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you're enjoying time with family and relaxing as spring break begins.
It's hard to believe that more than three quarters of the school year is behind us. Even at this point of the school year, it's important for students to maintain focus and set learning goals.
We've recently had conversations at all grade levels in order to reinforce expectations related to the use of cell phones and wireless headphones while in school. It is expected that during the course of the school day, phones be turned off and kept in lockers. Any headphones being used should be of the wired variety.
Students have been assured that contact with parents can be facilitated at all times through the front office where students have access to a phone. Additionally, parents are able to reach out to our front office staff if there is an important message that needs to be delivered to their child. We are grateful for your continued efforts at home to support a strong finish to the school year.
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Parent Teacher Organization and the Montvale Education Foundation, we are enjoying author visits, presentations, and enriching professional development. We are so grateful for the strong partnerships we share with our community.
Please see below for additional topics of interest and the many reasons why it's great to be a Falcon!
As always, if we can be of assistance to you or your family, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
All the best,
Gina McCormack
Principal
Rich Scherer
Assistant Principal
Book Mark Design Contest: The Finalists
The student government was overwhelmed by number of impressive entries for the book mark competition.
First Place: Hannah F.Second Place: Luna C.
Tied for third: Ava A., Japmeet A. and Naomi J.
Thank you!
PTO Funded Curriculum Enhancement Presentations and Grants
FMS Room Signs
Thank you to the PTO for generously funding custom designed classroom signs that are now adorning our hallways. As shown in the pictures above, they’ve brightened our hallways, and we are grateful to the PTO for generously funding this transformation.
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Seventh Grade Author Visit with Jerry Craft
Fifth and Sixth Grade Author Visit with Jessica Vitalis
Author Visit with Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
Seventh and Eighth Grade Presentation with Dr. Mykee Fowlin
Falcon Friends Community Tree
Internet Safety Program: Bergen County Prosecutors' Office
Detective Alex Yannuzzi recently presented a sixth grade internet safety program sponsored by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. The discussion focused on the need for students to be leaders in the online community, to seek the assistance of adults when necessary, and to understand the principles of digital citizenship. Students were provided with examples of why the following precepts should guide their online behavior:
Your words make an impression.
Your personal information is valuable.
Your pictures/videos will follow you forever.
You should exhibit integrity, dignity, and self-respect.
Athletics Update
Our spring athletics season has started and the Falcons are SOARING!
- Baseball beat local rival Woodcliff Lake on opening day 10-2. Contributions from the entire team made this an exciting victory.
- Led by over-the-fence homeruns from Ciara Camerena and Brielle Siegenthaler, the Lady Falcons came out smashing, cruising to a 20-1 win over Woodcliff Lake.
- The Track squad has been practicing hard and looks forward to their first meet on Wednesday April 27.
More information can be accessed on our school's site by clicking on the Athletics tab, or by accessing it using the direct link: https://sites.google.com/montvalek8.org/fmsathletics
School Musical Reminder
NJ Standardized Assessments
Please ensure that your students are in attendance during the following scheduled administration dates. All testing will take place in the morning.
5/11 - 5/12 - NJSLA- Science grades 5 and 8
5/16 - 5/20 - Math and Language Arts NJSLA grades 5- 8
5/23 - 5/27 - Make-Up NJSLA Testing grades 5-8
Calendar Reminder
School will be in session on Friday, May 27.
If we do not use any more emergency closing days, there will be no school on Tuesday, May 31. Please click HERE to view the school calendar for 2021-22.
Upcoming Events
5/2 - Eid ul-Fitr
5/11 and 5/12 - NJSLA- Science grades 5 and 8
5/13 and 5/14 - School Musical
5/16-5/20- Grades 5- 8 NJSLA
5/25 - Spring Concert 7:00 P.M.
5/23 - 5/27- Make-Up NJSLA Testing grades 5-8
5/30-5/31 - Memorial Day Break
6/1 - Six Flags Trip for Chorus and Band Students
6/2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Dismissal at 12:55 P.M.
6/9 - 8th Grade Philadelphia Trip
6/15 - 8th Grade Dance (evening)
6/16 - 8th Grade Barbeque
6/20 - Graduation - 7:00 P.M.