Fernwood Avenue Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
WEEK OF OCTOBER 18, 2020
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL:
The time has come! In-person learning will begin on Tuesday, October 27th. Below is the letter that was sent to all families. If you have any questions please contact us.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
RATIONAL NUMBERS
Mrs. Marcus' students working with rational number conversions!
BLUE POD WEARING FACE MASKS
Mrs. Szypula's students did a lab using Face Masks!
Robotics Class
Robotics classes learned about circuits and electricity with simulators and a few live demos of how electrical circuits work.
CLIMATE and CULTURE
Building Signage
In the video below, Mr. Locantora reviews some of the new signs you will see when in-person learning begins.
Getting Ready to Return
NJ School Violence Awareness Week
In accordance with the New Jersey School Association (18A:36-5.1) all public school districts, charter schools, Renaissance school projects and approved private school for students with disabilities are required to annually designate the third week in October as School Violence Awareness Week. School districts observe this week by providing age-appropriate instruction to discuss methods for keeping schools safe from violence, to consider school safety and security plans, and to learn how to recognize students in need of help. Fernwood students viewed videos like the one below in their Google Classroom.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Blue Pod Celebrating Hybrid Instruction!
Guidance Appointments
Students can book one-on-one appointments with counselors, CST/YST members, or even their classroom teachers. Here is a brief tutorial on how to book appointments in Google Calendar with staff appointment slots.
Booking Appointments in Google Calendar
Junior Library Guild Digital Platform
FERNWOOD CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Fernwood Yearbook
2020 Calls for Something Special! Each 8th grade student will have a feature in the yearbook! Click the graphic below and make sure you orders yours today.
Renaissance T-Shirt Order
Click the graphics below to order your 20-21 Renaissance T-Shirt. Porch drop off is available in EHT.
COMMUNITY PRIDE
FERNWOOD PICTURE DAYS
Fernwood is holding picture days on November 10th for Cohort A student and November 12th for Cohort B students at Fernwood Avenue MS. More information will be forthcoming for Virtual students.
I am #EHTReady
Students in Egg Harbor Township are #EHTReady to come back to school. Check out these videos to learn more about what a students day will look like at Fernwood.
#EHTReady - Middle School Virtual Classroom Tour
#EHTReady - Bus Rides
#EHTReady - Parent Drop Off
#EHTReady - Hand Sanitizing
#EHTReady - In the Classroom
#EHTReady - Bathroom Restroom
Education Technology Website.
The EHT IT Department and Professional Development Committee have teamed up to bring an all-in-one Education Technology website for students, faculty, and families. Click the graphic below for access.
Google Classroom Codes
Need to find your Google Classroom code? Click the graphic below to access all Classroom codes for EHT.
Virtual Homework Help
Stockton University's Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is running a Virtual Homework Completion Program. For more information click the graphic below
NJ Department of Children and Families
The NJ Department of Children and Families have compiled a list of resources available 24/7. Click the graphic below for more information.
Internet Essentials
Comcast will continue offering 2 months of free service to new Internet Essentials customers in response to emergency measures associated with COVID-19. For all new and existing customers, the speed of the program's Internet service has increased. Click the graphic below for more details.
ATLANTIC COUNTY FOOD BANK
Click the graphic below for a list of Food Banks and Community Resources for Atlantic County.
Guidance Resources
For more social emotional resources, please visit @EHTNJGuidance or click the graphic below.
ABOUT US
Website: http://fms.eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 4034 Fernwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (609)383-3355
Facebook: facebook.com/EHTNJFERNWOOD
Twitter: @EHTNJFERNWOOD