FBMS Weekly Leadership Message
January 10,2020
WINTER CONCERTS AT FBMS
It was a packed house in the auditorium as parents, relatives and friends came to celebrate the talents of our students!
The grade 8 concert will be held on January 15th at 7:30pm in the auditorium.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT FBMS DAILY
Choice of offerings include cereal bars, muffins, fruit, milk and gluten free options. The cost is $2.00 and will be provided at no cost to those who have qualified for Free lunch and .30 cents for those who have qualified for reduced lunch.
LOOKING AHEAD TO SPRING MCAS
Parents, please mark your calendars in preparation for the upcoming Spring MCAS testings.
ELA: (grade 6, 7, 8)
Session 1: April 7
Session 2: April 14
MATH: (grade 6, 7, 8)
Session 1: May 5
Session 2: May 8
Science: (grade 8 only)
Session 1: May 12
Session 2: May 13
HOMEWORK HELPERS
UP CLUB VOLLEYBALL GAME 1/24
The Up Club will be hosting a beachball volleyball tournament on Friday, Jan. 24 from 2:30 to 4 pm. Please note there is no late buses so students will need to arrange for a ride home.
If your student would like to participate, sign ups are as follows: Mrs. Denty's room in 6th grade, Mrs. Oberg's room in 7th grade, or Mrs. Carmical's room in 8th grade. You can sign up to compete as a team of six or you can sign up as an individual, and we will place you on a team. Sign-ups close Wednesday, Jan. 22.
We ask that all participants bring in a donation to the Marshfield Animal Shelter such as dog or cat food, treats, or toys. The tournament winners will face off against a special guest team. You will need transportation to attend this event. Sounds like a great cause and great fun!
REMINDER POLICY ON SMART DEVICES AT SCHOOL
SEPAC PRESENTATION WEDNESDAY 1/15
Pilgrim Area Collaborative titled “Letting Go Slowly”
Letting Go Slowly....
Do you feel you do too much for your child? Do you wish your child were more self-sufficient? Do you find your child resents or resists your help? Often times families struggle to know when to increase expectations for their child’s independence and reduce the support they have always provided. There are no clear instructions to guide parents on this journey. This workshop will provide parents with information about age appropriate expectations and tools to foster self-sufficiency.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK - RECOGNITION AD PAGE DEADLINE APPROACHING 1/31
Yearbooks are on sale for the entire school. Please see the link below for details. Be sure to click on Furnace Brook Middle and hit “Shop Yearbooks." Order now!
Yearbooks are $25. All sales must go through the website. You will receive an email receipt of your order.
8th grade parents ONLY: you have the opportunity to purchase a small recognition ad for your 8th grader. This can also be found on the website link below. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS IS 1/31
Hit “Shop Yearbooks” and then scroll down to “Yearbook Recognition Ads”. You’ll have to create your own login/ password like you would for any new website, then choose the 1/8 page ad, choose a layout you like and one that fits the number of photos you have, enter in your own text, upload pictures, drag and drop them on the page, and then you can review your ad and pay online. Don’t forget to also order a yearbook while you’re on the site.
Any questions please email lhiggins@mpsd.org. At the end of the year, all students look forward to their yearbook. Please take advantage of this ordering now.
WINTER SCIENCE ACADEMY AT BSU FEB VACATION WEEK
We are pleased to announce registration for our Winter Science Academy is now open! The Winter Science Academy is for students currently in grades 6-8.
The program offers middle school students the opportunity to participate in an exciting hands-on class, Forensics Institute of Bridgewater. Students will work as crime scene analysts and will learn how to collect and analyze fingerprints from a simulated crime scene, perform blood type analysis and conduct DNA fingerprinting. The class takes place on the Bridgewater campus on February 18 - 21, 2020 from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
A limited number of scholarships are available to students who demonstrate academic merit and significant financial need, such as qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Fee: The program fee of $275 is due at the time of registration and covers all class expenses including lab supplies and materials. The fee does not include lunch or transportation. The registration deadline is one month prior to the start of the course. Seats are limited and filled on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. A limited number of seats are reserved at a discounted rate for children of BSU faculty and staff
Additional information about the program can be found on our website-https://microsites.bridgew.edu/case/case-winter-science-program-students-grades-6-8
Best,
Maura
Maura Whittemore
Administrative Assistant
Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE)
Bridgewater State University
Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center
Room 220
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Telephone (508) 531-2575
Fax (508) 531-4209
THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE
Getting to school on time is another habit to build. When parents say it is okay to be late to their children, they're not helping to develop good habits for success. Please help us by getting your child to school by 7:40AM. Be sure technology is shut down before bed time, and help to create a structured night and morning routine that your child can own and implement.
Starting the day late also increases anxiety. Arriving timely anywhere demonstrates responsibility and is a great habit to build now.
We can't do it without you. Let's build good habits that last a lifetime!
Tracking attendance is required by law, and making sure all children receive an education is the responsibility of us all. We would like to see your children at school everyday. Students should be out of school for serious issues only such as illness or bereavement. We cannot teach an empty seat.
Getting to school on time is another habit to build. When parents say it is okay to be late to their children, they're not helping to develop good habits for success. Please help us by getting your child to school by 7:40AM. Be sure technology is shut down before bed time, and help to create a structured night and morning routine that your child can own and implement.
Starting the day late also increases anxiety. Arriving timely anywhere demonstrates responsibility and is a great habit to build now.
We can't do it without you. Let's build good habits that last a lifetime!
FBMS CHORUS & BAND TO PARTICIPATE IN SEM MUSIC FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the following music students who auditioned and were accepted to the Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Junior District Music Festival.
Grace, Natalie, Elijah, Juliet, Joe, Abby, Emily, Patrick, Alyssa, and Jack
FBMS is proud to have you represent our school at the festival in March.
FBMS CLINIC NEWS
Greetings From the Furnace Brook Middle School Nurse
School Health Office: phone 781-319-3965 School Fax: 781-834-5036
Nurse’s Email mcarroll@mpsd.org & kmellen@mpsd.org
ANNUAL SCREENINGS: the following mandated health screenings are done annually in the health office:
Scoliosis testing in December
Postural 6th,7th& 8th grades Fall/Winter
We look forward to assisting families and students in achieving optimal health and wellness during the academic school year, please feel free to contact us any time with concerns or questions.
Maura Carroll, RN, BSN and Karen Mellen, RN, BSN
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
1/15- Homework Helpers until 3:30pm
1/15- 8th Grade Winter Concert 7:30pm
1/16- Early Release 11:55am
1/16- 7th Grade Geography Bee
1/20- NO SCHOOL
PTO INFORMATION- JOIN THE PTBOARD WEBSITE
Please join PTboard (https://furnacebrook.ptboard.com; join code is FTYM88) to get all of the important announcements info from the PTO; you will need to be logged in to access most information:
- Event Reminders
- Student Directory https://furnacebrook.ptboard.com/prf/directory
- BOOST donations, which supplement field trips, enrichment programs, Homework Helpers, educational supplies, and so much more! https://furnacebrook.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1263&form=1
- The upcoming Apparel Sale, with the online store going live by November 15th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the PTO board at fbmspto1@gmail.com.
WINTER ENRICHMENT AT THE CLUB
FBMS Leadership Team
Email: mkemmett@mpsd.org
Website: https://www.mpsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9
Location: 500 Furnace Street, Marshfield, MA, USA
Phone: 781 834-5020
Facebook: www.facebook.com/furnacebrookms/
Twitter: @FBMSPPAL