FBMS Weekly Leadership Message
February 28, 2020
PRIMARY ELECTIONS @ FBMS ON 3/3
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be conducting Primary Elections at FBMS. Please be aware that parking and traffic patterns at FBMS will be at a high volume due to this event. Just a reminder that parent drop off and pick up is on the Auditorium side of FBMS. The hockey rink and basketball court side of FBMS is for faculty parking and MHS overflow parking and on March 3rd will be used at Primary Election parking. Please allow ample time for drop off & pick up on Tuesday.
BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 3/11
GREAT WEEK OF ATTENDANCE @ FBMS
Great job this week by all of our students, this week as a school we averaged a 96% attendance rate at Furnace Brook Middle School. AWESOME JOB FBMS!
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!
RED SOX TICKETS DRAWING-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY
Order a FBMS YEARBOOK 2019/20 and have a chance to win 4 Red Sox tickets.
Order your yearbook by Opening Day (April 2nd) to be entered in a drawing for
4 Red Sox tickets to the April 21, 2020.
If you have already purchased a yearbook you will be included in the drawing.
Don't be left out, order your yearbook today!
There will be limited quantities available for sale at School
The cost of the yearbook is $25.00
The link is below
If you prefer not to order online, please email lhiggins@mpsd.org and she will email you an order form.
INFO REGARDING THE FLU VIRUS
While this is a public health concern, the CDC continues to report that the immediate risk to the general public remains low at this time. Yet, in today’s connected world, with a large number of district families traveling during school vacation weeks, the potential for infectious disease is always of concern. As with seasonal flu and strep infections, there are general precautions we can all take to remain as healthy as possible.
- Practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Use Alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. You can also cough or sneeze into your sleeve. Throw used tissues in the trash and immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid sharing drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, dishes, towels or other items. Wash these items thoroughly with soap and water after use.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick whenever possible.
- Practice other good health habits: Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
It is important to keep staff and children home from school when they are ill. If you have any of the following symptoms please stay home from school: temperature greater than 100.4, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, any rash not yet diagnosed by a physician, red or pink itchy eye, and/or drainage from eye, and any contagious illness such as chicken pox, strep throat or flu. For additional guidance on when to stay home, please refer to Flu Symptom Checklist.
Annual Student VS Faculty Basketball Game
Even if you do not want to play, the game is always a great time to come and cheer on your peers!
The game will take place on Thursday, March 19 after school!
Sign up sheets are located in the students homeroom.
TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS 3/4
A LOOK AHEAD- TRIMESTER II
Report cards for Trimester II will be published on 3/20. Semester II Progress reports will also be published.
FROM THE CLINIC-FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS
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
Food Allergy Awareness
There are a number of students enrolled at Furnace Brook Middle School who are severely allergic to peanuts/nuts/almonds and other food products. If exposed to peanut and/or tree nuts the student may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. The greatest potential for exposure at school are peanut and or nut products. Strict avoidance of these products is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction. Some allergies can be life threatening. To reduce the risk of exposure, certain classrooms are peanut and tree nut aware. Please do not send any peanut/nut/almond containing products for your child to eat during snack in the classroom (for example no Nutella or snacks that contain nut products). Any exposure to food allergens through contact or ingestion can cause a severe reaction.
As always, Furnace Brook Middle School Staff, provides a safe and secure environment for your student(s). Thank you for your consideration regarding this important matter, and if you have any questions or concerns please call the school nurse.
Maura Carroll, RN, BSN and Karen Mellen, RN, BSN
ANNUAL ST.PATRICK'S DAY 5K- 3/14
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2019.Click on the link below! Over the last nine years, over 25,000 runners, walkers, and crawlers have descended upon Brant Rock, raising over $650,000 for the Marshfield Education Foundation, with every penny going to enhancing the Marshfield Public Schools!
Please check out our race website: marshfieldstpatricksday5k.com , where you will be able to find all the information on the race. Don’t forget to like our facebook page: www.facebook.com/Patty5k for up to date race information and share our facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/889407971432701/ Please let everyone know you’re attending and forward to all your friends! You can also follow the race on Twitter and Instagram at @stpatricksday5k .
Don't forget about team registration; create or join a team with friends and family! Teams have also been created for all seven Marshfield schools (DWS, EWS, GWS, MES, SRS, FBMS & MHS)!
Not interested in running or walking? Be part of the tradition! We are always looking for sponsors, committee members and volunteers! To find out more about these opportunities, please contact the Race Committee at stpatricksday5k@marshfieldfoundation.org .
Looking forward to seeing you on March 14, 2020!
MARSHFIELD BOYS & GIRLS 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