FBMS Weekly Newsletter
March 22, 2024 #wearemarshfield
Upcoming Events...
- Term 3 ends next Thursday
- NO SCHOOL next Friday
MCAS TESTING QUICKLY APPROACHING
All students will be taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in April and May. MCAS Testing is required for all students who attend public schools. Additionally it is a graduation requirement. Every opportunity to test before Grade 10 is additional practice for this graduation requirement. The data from the tests also helps us to make important decisions about curriculum.
As we plan ahead, please take note of testing on the following dates. Any students who is absent will make up testing upon returning. Also included are some tips for success!
- ELA: All grades: Tuesday 4/2 and Thursday 4/4.
- MATH: All grades: Wednesday 5/8 and Thursday 5/9.
- STEM: Grade 8 only: Tuesday 5/14 and Wednesday 5/15.
- CIVICS: Grade 8 only: Tuesday 5/21 and Wednesday 5/22.
Testing Sessions begin promptly at the start of the day, so students need to be one time. Thank you!
PROJECT 351 CLOTHING DRIVE STARTS MONDAY 3/25
Our Project 351 Ambassador, Nicholas Roht, continues to spearhead service events here at Furnace Brook. He recently assisted in the Special Olympics "Spread the Word to End the Word" Campaign, and is now onto his next service project: collecting gently used or new clothing for the organization "Cradles to Crayons."
We are asking you to clean out your bureaus and closets, and donate clean clothing that still has a second life to it. We're looking for all children's sizes, including infants, as well as adults small and medium. Nick has set up bins within our school for students to drop off donations. Clothing can also be dropped off at our front office.
We need your help! Our clothing drive will run from next Monday until April 5th. Thank you for helping those in need!
ANNUAL STRINGS CONCERT
FUN FRIDAY FUNDRASING FOR 8th GRADE STUDENTS- 4/5
Our 8th grade "Hat Day" fundraisers are held on the first Friday of each month. Our next hat day is Friday, April 5th. Hats must be appropriate for school and should not take away from the learning of any class. Students pay $1 in HR to wear a hat. All profits from these fundraisers support 8th grade events!
MR CASAVANT'S 6th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Our 6th graders have been studying the history of Ancient Egypt. Check out some of their masterpieces! Wow!
FBMS SPRING TRACK PROGRAM
FBMS Track & Field begins in April, and registration is now open! If you are looking to learn a little more about the team, there will be an informational meeting for anyone interested on Tuesday, April 2nd, after school, in the cafeteria.
Information about the team is available in our Spring 2024 Track & Field Welcome Letter and can be found on the team web page: https://www.mpsd.org/o/fbms/page/fbms-xc-track-field.
Any questions, please contact us at fbmsxctrack@gmail.com.
MRS BURNETT'S ART CLASS
Students in Mrs. Burnett's classes are working on creating a creature by merging three animals together.
MR KILE'S ART CLASS
Mr. Kile's 7th grade Visual Art students are finishing up their Animal Eyes lesson in Observational Drawing. Some students have completed their "Windows to Their Souls" project, which will be on display in the FBMS halls in the coming weeks!
They have really excelled in this project this year!
FROM THE LIBRARY
Each month comes with a surprise too 😃 Swing by the library for more information!
OUR COMFORT DOG WINNIE
Winnie is patiently waiting for her lunch group to arrive for a visit.
LAWN SIGNS- 8th GRADERS MOVING UP
The PTO is selling lawn signs as a fundraiser to acknowledge the accomplishments of our 8th Graders before they head off to the high school. Signs are $15 each. Image of sign is on the left, "8th Grader Stepping up to High School." Scan the QR code below to order signs.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME
General Law 76 requires that all public schools have plans in place to achieve the highest attendance possible. We want our students here every day and on time to make the most of the learning opportunities available. Please see our handbook for more detailed information.
Our policy for arrival to school:
- Students must be in homeroom by 7:50 AM.
- Students who are not in homeroom by 7:50 AM must stop in the front office to receive a tardy slip.
- Tardy students must provide the office with a note from a parent or guardian or be accompanied into the school building by a parent. This allows us to check that you know your child was elsewhere and not here on time.
- Students with more than three unexcused tardies in a quarter are subject to after school detentions for each and every tardy.
What does this mean for my child? Students need to either take a bus or be dropped off by 7:45AM. They also need to be seated in homeroom by 7:50AM in order to be considered on time. If a student has an appointment, he/she/they should bring in a slip from the provider to excuse the tardy.
Students who are tardy to school miss learning opportunities. Additionally, now is the time to teach accountability and the importance of being on time. We take a full attendance at exactly 7:50AM, and we would like it to be as accurate as possible. If we can help you with getting your child to school on time, please reach out to our guidance department. Along with administration, we can work together to help you and your child.
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
Please remind your child to charge his/her/their Chromebook daily. It is important for our students to school prepared for the day, and it is difficult when many students are not able to participate since their Chromebook is not charged. It is helpful for most students to have one location where they can plug in and that the location is consistent so that it become routine. If you child struggles with this, purchasing a second charging cord would be helpful for your child to carry during the day. Does your child need another or replacement Chromebook charger? If so, click here. Cost is $35.
Additionally, Chromebook insurance covers one incident only. After that, there is a charge for repair. More information here. It is therefore of great importance that students take good and safe care of their Chromebook.
FROM THE CLINIC- SCREENING MARCH 2024
Annual Physicals:
Students in Grade 7 are required to submit an updated physical with proof of immunizations for their health record at the beginning of the school year. Please send in via scan/email or Fax
Medication:
All medications must be hand delivered by the parent and be given directly to the Nurse. Medications are not permitted to be sent in with students---this is unsafe as medication could get lost or contaminated. Guidelines PRIOR to bringing in medication, please have: A current Physician’s order, the Parent Consent Form Filled out, and the medication in its original container with pharmacy label if applicable.
Absences / Injuries:
Please provide up to date information and indicate that students are receiving adequate care at home and by their pediatrician, and clearance for participation in gym class. Please report any changes in health status e.g. health conditions, new medication, illnesses, and injuries to the clinic.
Guidelines as to when to keep your child home. Click here.
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 at any time with concerns or questions. Be well.
Covid:
At this time, MPSD is deferring to the most recent covid guidelines provided by the Department of Public Health. We are no longer excusing absences surrounding COVID without a doctor's note. Please contact your child’s primary care physician for further guidance.
~FBMS Nurses: Maura Carrol, RN, BSN, Karen Mellen, RN, BSN & Megan Owren, RN, BSN
Clinic Contact Information: Phone: (781)-319-3965 / Fax: (781)-319-1780
FBMS WEEKLY ROTATION OF DAYS
We run on a six day cycle at FBMS. This allows all of our students to not only receive instructino in their core subjects daily but also gives them the opportunity to take several electives. Please see the calendar below which states what day # it is for the year.
Also note: Our last day of school is now June 13th due to 2 days of inclement weather. This date could change again...
WANT TO BE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER?
Our district is always looking for Substitute Teachers, and Furnace Brook is a great place to work. As a substitute teacher, you choose the number of days you would like to work and when. There is great flexibility. The pay rate is $125 per day, and the requirement is that you love kids, have patience (and a sense of humor), and can manage large groups. We tend to see a lot of retirees, folks looking for part time work, and people interested in teaching and the school environment.
If any of this interests you, please call Central Office at 781-834-5000. The people at Central Office will have you come in to complete an application, which requires a CORI (background) check and fingerprinting.
Come join us!
If you are interested in other specific roles within our district, click here. Jobs are always posted.