December 5, 2014
News and Updates from FSMA
Show your Delaware Spirit on Monday!
Just a reminder that on Monday we will be learning about our state. Children are encouraged to wear blue and/or gold clothes. In classrooms, we will be studying the state symbols, talking about the history of this day and much more depending on the grade level. Our PTO will be providing a special afternoon snack that is connected to our state symbols (hmm... what might it be?). Also, we will have a special visitor in the morning (Hint: it is someone important in our state). FSMA is excited to celebrate an event that is important to our local history.
Have you met Crishelle?
If you have been in our "Comfort Corner" during lunch time, you may have met our nurse's assistant. Crishelle is a student from Howard who is doing an internship at FSMA. She spends 2-3 hours in our school each day. She has been busy observing our nurses, helping with our lunch program, and most recently she developed a unit on dental hygiene for our Kindergarten and 1st grade students. She is always smiling and the children really enjoy working with her. We appreciate her positive spirit and the many contributions she is making to our school!
Interested in Becoming a Reading Assist Tutor?
FSMA is building a team of Reading Assist Tutors to help support our children as they build their reading skills. Research shows that up to 20% of children struggle to learn to read. Becoming a Reading Assist volunteer is an incredibly gratifying way to help children build these necessary skills. Reading Assist will provide the training needed on Wednesday and Thursday mornings beginning in late January. If you're interested in learning more about becoming part of the team, please contact Kara Clarke at karaandsimon@clarkesonline.net
Lunch Account Updates
Well, it only took until December but our MealsPlus System is finally up and running. That means that you will now be charged for breakfast and lunch accordingly. We are in the process of logging in all of the meals eaten over the past 4 months and will have the system completely updated before we head off to winter break.
FYI - You may notice a growing negative balance as we update the system and we appreciate your patience as we do this.
Mark Your Calendars...December Activities
12/8 - Delaware Day: Wear blue and gold
12/12 - Stratosphere - ticket orders due
12/17 - FSMA Apparel Pick-Up (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
12/18 - Winter Concert (K/1 - 5:30 p.m. and 2/3 - 7:00 p.m.)
12/21 - FSMA Ice Skating Event (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
12/22 - Pajama Day
12/23 - 1/2: Winter Break