Fernwood Avenue Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2020
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL:
As cold and flu season continues as well as news of viruses effecting different regions of our county it is important to reiterate to your students the importance of:
-Washing hands 20- 30 seconds or more ( Ex: Sing Alphabet , Happy Birthday Song)
-Using Hand sanitizer.
-Using Tissues - for sneezing, blowing of nose, and coughing and discard to trash.
-Staying home when sick with fever, cold, flu and virus.
-The risks of sharing utensils, cups, food, drink etc.
-Keeping surfaces and work spaces free of germs.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
2020 Fernwood Science Fair
Forty-three students competed in the 2020 Fernwood Science Fair. Throughout the year, the students had worked on projects in which they completed an experiment of their own design or created a product using the engineering design process or coding. First-, second-, and third-place ribbons were given to the top projects in six categories. Fifth-grade GT students from the Miller School attended the fair and served as judges for the "People's Choice Award." Judges also awarded medals to the top three projects in the entire fair. Shout out to Mrs. Flesch and Mrs. Arce for helping out as judges!
The students will next compete at the Jersey Shore Science Fair on Saturday, March 21th at Stockton University.
AWARDS:
2nd - Rishan Rashed
3rd - William Seaman
AWARDS:
2nd - Harris Aron
3rd - Samantha Ho
AWARDS:
2nd - Alex Griffin
3rd - Sara LoCasale
AWARDS:
2nd - Nicole Walczak
3rd - Kiara Ygana
AWARDS:
2nd - Bella Ronca
3rd - Alan Mejia Aleman
AWARDS:
2nd - Eva Corbin
3rd - Trina Grawl
AWARD:
AWARDS:
Easton Dilks
Silver Medal (2nd)
Belina Zhang
Bronze Medal (3rd)
Elli Morris
Honorable Mention:
Carrie Sutton
Elementary All South Jersey Chorus
Congratulations to 6th graders Eibeliz Ozoria and Sibel Alabarda who took part in the Elementary All South Jersey Chorus on Saturday, March 7th. Along with over 150 other singers from across South Jersey, they prepared, rehearsed, and performed an amazing concert of music under the direction of Dr. Andrew Lesser from Wilbur Watts Intermediate School. We’re so proud of you for representing the Fernwood Chorus and doing “Whatever It Takes”!
Percent Proportions
Students in Ms. Sutley's classes worked together to complete a fun activity and wanted to see who could crack the code first! They had a great time and learned a lot about team work :) It also helped them review for their quiz :)
Reading "La Oruga Muy Hambrienta"
In groups students choose one activity in order to work on it and present it to the class.
The activities were about the story. They are:
1. Write an Acrostic or Poem
2. Create a Story Map
3. Create a Comic Strip
4. Play Roulette - they wrote 8 questions about the story and play roulette with the whole class.
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra in the BIG APPLE!
The Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra performed in the Big Apple Classic on Saturday in New York City. Both ensembles received a silver rating and participated in an on-stage clinic with college professors. Students saw Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, spent time in Times Square, and received our awards at Medieval Times. It was a day to remember!
All South Jersey Jr. High Bands
Building Recycled Cars
The students in Gold Team created cars out of recycled materials. Then they tested the cars, calculating the speed and revised them, making improvements to the cars.
CLIMATE and CULTURE
Super Staff of the Week
COMMUNITY PRIDE
Hispanohablantes Program
Students from the Hispanohablantes program were the recipients of a very special visit. Assignment Superior Judge Mendez for Atlantic and Cape May County and attorneys Maria Cortez and Jorge Coombs, all shared their experience as Hispanic Professionals and how bilingualism has helped their careers. In previous lessons students learned about US Court System and about the only Hispanic and 3rd woman ever to be a Superior Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor.
8th Grade - Great Adventure Trip
Spirit Night
YEARBOOK SALES
ABOUT US
Website: http://fms.eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 4034 Fernwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (609)383-3355
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