Inside the Fox Den
Connecting FLMS Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff
Welcome Back to School!
I am so excited to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year as the new principal of Fox Lane Middle School. My goal this year is to rebuild our amazing FLMS community while ensuring that every student feels safe, welcomed and academically inspired. FLMS is a vibrant and spirited learning community and I am so honored to be able to work with your children as they explore their passions and find the true joy in learning.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of in-person learning for all of our students filled with all of the activities that make Fox Lane Middle School so special. We have every expectation that we will be able to offer after-school activities including clubs, extra help and modified sports. Below you will find information regarding the opening of school as well as important links. These will help you be prepared for the start of the school year.
I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks! Until then, find some time to enjoy the last days of summer.
Best,
Mary Harrison
Principal of Fox Lane Middle School
Daily School Schedule and First Week of September
Starting this school year, our day begins at 7:50 AM which is 10 minutes earlier than past years. Students arrive at school no earlier than 7:15 AM and no later than 7:45 AM. Students are dismissed starting at 2:20 PM.
All bell schedules are posted on the website. FLMS Bell Schedules 2021-2022
The first day of school is Wednesday, September 1st. Our 6th grade students will have a full day of school with an orientation in the morning. Our 7th and 8th grade students will be on a four hour delay. Click on the buttons below for more information about opening day.
On September 2nd and 3rd, all students will follow extended Homebase schedules so we can spend some time on teambuilding and discuss safety and Chromebook protocols.
School Supplies
In order to continue to adhere to health and safety guidelines, students will not begin the year with hallway lockers, but this may change as the year progresses. They will be able to use gym lockers. We are mindful that carrying their backpacks throughout the school day is a burden so we are asking that students only carry what they need. This includes necessary school supplies, a school-issued laptop, and lunch if they bring it from home. The first few days of school we will dedicate time to help students identify the supplies they need to bring to school on a daily basis in order to lighten their load. We will also limit the need to carry textbooks and other printed reading material to the extent possible. If students have cell phones they should be turned off during school hours and stored in their backpacks or they will be confiscated. It is recommended that students bring in refillable water bottles. We have numerous refilling stations around the school.
Schedules and House Assignments
On Friday, August 27th, the portal will open. Students can access the portal for their schedule and House assignment. Questions about scheduling should be sent to their House counselor via email:
East House - Norma Robles nrobles2129@bcsdny.org
South House - Amy Diaz adiaz0291@bcsdny.org
West House - Steve Quinn squinn0903@bcsdny.org
Information for Parents to Read Before School Starts
Health & Safety
In this rapidly changing environment, we are adapting our protocols to ensure that school is safe and we can continue to provide in-person learning for all of our students.
What we know today is the following:
- All persons will wear masks when indoors except when actively eating. We will continue to encourage students to sit outside for lunch weather permitting.
- All persons riding school buses must wear masks.
- We will continue to practice social distancing wherever possible.
- We will continue to wipe down desks.
- Barriers will not be used unless mask wearing/social distancing is not possible.
- Daily health screeners will not be used.
Other health and safety protocols are being finalized and will be shared with the school community as soon as they are available.
FLMS Administrative Team
Principal
914-241-6144
Wilma Pabon Evans
Assistant Principal - West House
914-241-6106
Amanda Gerber
Assistant Principal - East House
914-241-6077
Kevin Hanlon
Assistant Principal - South House
914-241-6125