03/17/23
Principal's Announcements
Current 7th Grade Parents- MS Parent Information Night
We will be holding Parent Information sessions to present our new Middle School Programming and our Course Selection process. For the 23-24 school year, our middle school students will have the opportunity to select encore classes. Please plan to join us either Monday, March 27 or Tuesday, March 28 in the Avon Grove High School Auditorium. Both evenings, the English presentation will begin at 6:30pm, and the Spanish presentation will begin at 7:30pm.
Author Visit- Wendy Mass
We are happy to announce that New York Times bestselling author, Wendy Mass, will be visiting FSEMS on April 3rd and April 4th. She has written titles such as "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life", "Every Soul a Star", and "A Mango Shaped Space". Below is a link to her website. A book signing and meet and greet will also take place during the author visit. If your child would like a book signed, please purchase it independently, and have your child bring it into school on April 3.
Rock Your Socks 2023
On March 21, FSEMS celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by "Rocking Our Socks." March 21 is symbolic because people with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of these chromosomes look like mismatched socks. Thanks to all our students and staff who participated.
PSSA Testing Dates
We will be administering the PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessments) on the following dates:
English & Language Arts- April 25, April 26, April 28
Math- May 2 and May 3
Science (8th Grade only)- May 8 and May 9
Algebra Keystones (for students enrolled in Algebra)- May 19, May 23
The testing sessions are in the morning, and start promptly after Homeroom. Please make every effort to ensure your child is present those days. More detailed information will be shared next week.
Chester County Safe Schools Summit: Parenting in a Digital World
This online event will focus on examining current digital interaction apps and platforms, increasing parental awareness of digital interaction threats and identifying the steps that parents can take to keep children safe. Please register below.
Athletics Information
Spring Sports
Track & Field: Wednesday, March 29 West Chester Relays
Baseball: 8th Grade- Thursday, March 30 Home (AGI) vs. Penns Grove, 7th Grade- Away @ Penns Grove
Softball: 8th Grade- Thursday, March 30 Home vs Penns Grove
Boys Lacrosse: Thursday, March 30 Away @ North Brandywine MS
Student Spotlight
Seventh Grade Earthworm Dissection
Our 7th grade science classes researched the adaptations of an earthworm. Then, we took a closer look by identifying some of those external and internal features through an earthworm dissection.
Counseling Corner
Counselors Coaching Perseverance
Our school counselors have been working with students on building the character trait- perseverance. It is such a vital skill that translates to success in school, in work, in sports, and in everyday life! Our students are supported and encouraged to take risks, 'fail forward', and embrace a growth mindset. Please see article below about how you can practice perseverance as a family.
PTO Update
Our PTO Officers
Look for information coming soon about opportunities to support your PTO. Any questions, please reach out to Anita Eastin, President, at anita_eastin@yahoo.com or Joy Fox, Vice President, at jmw1108@yahoo.com. We have a number of fun activities planned this spring we'll need help with!