Fugett Flash
Monday, March 11th - Friday, March 15th, 2024
🍀 We Are So LUCKY to Have You! 🍀
The PTO has, once again, outdone themselves and dropped off St. Patrick’s day treats for staff. We are so appreciative and grateful to serve this wonderful community. Thank you Connie Bernard and PTO.
Ramadan and supports for FMS students and staff
As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all members of our school community who observe this sacred time.
Ramadan is a time of reflection, spiritual growth, and compassion for millions of Muslims around the world. It is a month of fasting, prayer, and charity, where individuals strive for increased mindfulness, empathy, and connection with their faith.
We recognize that fasting during Ramadan may have various impacts on our students and staff, including changes in energy levels and dietary requirements. For those observing Ramadan, we offer our support and understanding. Students celebrating Ramadan may go directly to the library during their full lunch time. All other students may access the library and recess area during the last 15 minutes of lunch. We encourage students and staff to communicate any specific needs or concerns they may have during this time, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
As a school committed to fostering inclusivity and understanding, we encourage empathy, respect, and support for our Muslim peers and colleagues during this time.
Important June Dates
More information will be coming out about these specific events, but here are the dates to add to your calendars.
June 5: Asynchronous School Day for FMS (staff and students are home because of EHS Graduation)
June 7: 8th Grade Dance
June 11th: 8th Grade Breakfast and Yearbook Signing
June 12: 8th Grade Field Day
June 13: 8th Grade Ceremony & 6th and 7th Grade Field Day
Mary Poppins Jr - Tickets on sale NOW!
Come out and support the Fugett Drama Club in their production of Mary Poppins, Jr! Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 4th via the QR code below (or the website https://www.showtix4u.com/events/FugettDrama)
URGENT: Medications in School 💊
Medication must be stored and dispensed in the nurse’s office. This includes all prescription and over the counter medications (Tylenol, Advil, Dayquil etc.) Please do not send any medication with your child. We have Tylenol, Advil, Antiacids and Benadryl in the nurse’s office. These medications can be given if a parent gave permission on their child’s emergency card. Student's carrying medication, or storing medication in a locker or bag, is a violation of WCASD Policy 210.
Rescue medication such as epi pens and inhalers can be self-carry/administered with written permission from the prescribing physician.
If you have any questions please contact Shannan Criscuolo, Certified School Nurse at scriscuolo@wcasd.net or 484 266 2906.
Calling All Creative Tech Students! 📣
Calling 6th, 7th and 8th grade students! Take Down Tobacco and create a vaping awareness meme. Show your peers why vaping is an unhealthY. choice! Submit your meme by Monday, March 18 for a chance to win one of three prizes!
FMS Equity Team HBCU College Tour - open to all students! Be a College Scholar!
The FMS Equity Team is hosting Fugett's first HBCU College Tour! All Fugett Middle School students are invited to attend the college campus tours of Cheyney University and Lincoln University. 6th and 7th grade students may choose to attend one college tour, and 8th grade students may choose to attend both tours. Each college tour is $15 and this includes lunch on the college campus. Cheyney University's tour is on March 20 and Lincoln University's tour is March 21. Money is due to Dr.Brown or Mrs. Jones no later than March 4, 2024.Trip forms can be found in the Fugett Flash, on the FMS Schoology page, on the FMS Website, or ask Dr. Brown or Mrs. Jones.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
iHistory Club
Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday, March 16, 2024
Students who signed up for the trip should be at the Malvern train station by 9:30am and rides home at 3:40pm.
The Malvern train station is located at West King Street & North Warren Avenue Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355.
Students should dress for the weather as there is a 15 minute walk from the train station to the Museum of Art along the Schuylkill River.
Lunch/Snacks: Students should either pack a snack for the train ride to Philadelphia and/or bring lunch money for a quick meal in the Art Museum’s cafeteria.
Drama Club
Attention Drama Club members: here’s our rehearsal schedule for the week:
All Rehearsals Are Full Cast!!All Rehearsals Are Full Cast!!
Tuesday 3/12 Full Show until 5:30 PM:Full Cast + Sound and Light, and Stage Crew
Wednesday 3/13:Full Show until 5:30 Full Cast +Makeup crew, Sound + Light Crew, Stage Crew
Thursday 3/14: Full Show until 5:30 Full Cast + Costume Crew, Sound + Light Crew, Stage Crew, Art Crew- Final Art Crew Meeting
Friday 3/15 until 3:30pm: Full Cast Rehearsal - Choreography Review
Charge at Home and Bring in Labeled Charger
If you need a replacement charger for a district laptop please have your child turn in $35 to the main office. A check made out to WCASD is preferred.
FMS FUNDRAISERS
🍀 Shamrock Shoutouts! 🍀
The Aevidum Club will be selling Shamrock Shoutouts for 50 cents during lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from March 5th to March 14th. Send a lollipop and a positive note to a friend, peer, or faculty member! Shoutouts will be delivered to homerooms on Monday March 18th! All proceeds will benefit the Aevidum Club and the Strides Against Stigma Walk this Spring.
Student Equity Club Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser, Right Before Spring Break!💐
Student Equity Club is running their last Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser of the school year! Place an order for your favorite cake, and enjoy it with your family over the Spring Break! Cakes are $30/each, and $5 from each cake goes to Student Equity Club! Orders are due March 12, 2024 and can be ordered from our FMS Schoology page or Fugett Flash here
Best Buddies BINGO NIGHT April 5th
Fugett is hosting BINGO NIGHT Friday April 5th benefiting Fugett Best Buddies. For $10, you get 10 games of BINGO and 10 chances to win great prizes like Urban Air passes, gift cards, Adventure Aquarium tickets, and MORE! Grab a group of friends or bring the family for a fun night!
💙 ICARE - Weekly Update 💙
Monthly Theme - Responsibility
PTO News
Check out the upcoming Fugett PTO events and opportunities below!
Adult Social - Registration is now open for our Adult Social at Tilted Axes West Chester on March 15th anytime between 6-10pm! Grab some friends or meet some new parents in your grade while competing for the best score in axe throwing. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. We will have a small table at the event where parents can donate to our special projects meant to enhance the Fugett experience, including revamping our outdoor courtyard for student use and sprucing up the lounges for our teachers. BYO FOOD and Tilted Axes now has a bar. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, WEAR GREEN. REGISTER HERE TODAY!
Clothing Drive - Save the date for our first Clothing Drive! Get some spring cleaning done and donate your used clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, blankets and other household items. We will be donating these items and also using this opportunity as a fundraiser for the PTO. Please drop off your bags in the marked areas in the front vestibule between Tuesday, April 2nd and Thursday, April 11th. The A&E Clothing Corp truck will be coming to the school on Friday, April 12th to pick up all of our collected donations. The PTO will be paid per pound of donated items. We hope this will give you an opportunity to clean out, donate, and support our PTO all in one go! Check out the flyer below for all of the items we will be accepting.
Dining Night Out - Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 20th for our first dining night out at Pica's in West Chester! Ordering take out or dining in will help support our PTO.
Volunteer - The lunch and recess parent volunteer slots are back on our WEBSITE. Please be sure your clearances are all up to date and sign up for a slot!
FMS Sports This Week
Spring Sports Information
Track and Field 🏃🏃♀️
Track and field will begin on Wednesday, March 13th. In order to participate, you must have filled out the google form on Schoology and completed all health questions including an uploaded PIAA physical online in FamilyID. Practice will be every day after school until 4pm so please have rides here no later than 4:05pm each day! We will be going outside each day so please encourage your athlete to dress for the weather. They will need sweatpants/tights, a sweatshirt/long sleeve shirt, running sneakers, and a water bottle for EVERY DAY of practice.
🗓 Coming Up!
March 11th - No School (Ramadan)
March 27th - FULL DAY for MS and HS students. Printed calendar is incorrect.⚠️
March 28th & 29th - No School
April 1st - No School
💡 Reminders 👇
☑️ Dr. Werner's Open Office Time: 2:00-2:15 Daily 🕑 Call, Stop By, Or Email! 😃
Flexible Instruction Day (FID) for Weather Emergencies
The WCASD participates in the Flexible Instruction Day (FID) Program. An FID offers an alternative approach to delivering instruction due to weather or other emergencies when travel or access to our buildings is not possible. FID(s) eliminates the need for make-up days in the event of school cancelations as they count as full days of school. We will first use traditional snow days in the event of inclement weather. Now that we have exhausted our 3 snow days, we plan to utilize a FID in the future. You can find more detailed information and expectations for WCASD’s Flexible Instruction Day (FID) program under the page named "Flexible Instruction Day (FID)."
FMS Carline Information
See attachment below for specific information regarding FMS carline directions and visuals.
Drop Off
Please wait until 7:00 to let children out of the car. We have staff ready to welcome students every morning, but this role does not start until 7:00.
Drop Off/Pick Up for Families with Students at EHS and FMS
To serve you better, families may drop off and/or pick up East and Fugett students at either building, as long at you are using the typical drop off/pick up location.
Please Check Backpacks 🎒
Parents: Please encourage your children to check their backpack for toys and water guns before coming to school after a weekend. We understand that backpacks may serve a dual purpose over the weekend, but any items in violation of the WCASD Discipline Manual will result in student disciplinary outcomes.
Community Resources
All Community Resource information going in the Fugett Flash need to be approved by Dr. Sara Missett, Director of Elementary Education. Please include Dr. Missett's (smissett@wcasd.net) approval when requesting a flyer be included in the Fugett Flash. Thank you!
Fern Hill Spring Carnival - Sat April 27, 1-4
Volunteer opportunity at Fern Hill Spring Carnival
Registration and website are now open for the annual Chester County All Star Football Camp. Please visit our website https://www.ccallstarfootballcamp.com for this year's registration.