It is unlawful for students to possess or use any weapon on school property. Students who have or use a weapon on school property will be suspended from school, and the police will be notified of the incident. A weapon is any object designed to harm another physically or an object which is used in a way that can physically harm another. This school is committed to providing each of you with a safe environment, and we will do all we can to carry out that responsibility including, if necessary, conducting searches of student lockers.
There is still time to support the Schwan's Monocacy PRIDE fundraiser! please visit https://www.schwans-cares.com/c/33992 to support our initiative! By placing an order through Schwans.com a portion of the sales will come back in support of our campaign to recognize PRIDE in Monocacy Middle School! We are supporting our students, staff, and community! Please help support our amazing school!
On the Mark is an after school clubhouse located at the Frederick County Health Department for youth ages 12-17. We offer homework help, discussions, and fun activities for the members Monday-Saturday. Please contact Lindsay at 301-600-1122 for more information. A calendar is attached for the month of October. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/22/7352.pdf
Grades:
Interims will be distributed to students on Monday, October 16th. Please be on the lookout for those.
End of Term 1 is November 9th.
Chromebook Reminders
Our one-to-one Chromebook initiative is off to a great start. These are a few reminders for students and families to keep in mind. The Chromebook and the school account are only to be used for school purposes. Please be sure to use the shoulder strap attached to the case provided. It is most helpful if everyone remembers to charge the Chromebook at home. Additionally, to assist in our records please remember that any damage whether accidental or not, it needs to be reported to the media center as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email james.taylor@fcps.org or amy.diggs@fcps.org
Black-eyed Susan Reading Challenge
Starting in October, Mrs. Diggs will be launching the Black-eyed Susan Nominee Reading Challenge. Please click here to learn more about the program. (https://goo.gl/LfyGb4)
Mrs. Hoover's Health classes have been in full swing. 8th grade is completing their stress project presentations this week, we had many creative presentations. 7th grade just finished peer pressure skits and now will be starting the drug unit. And 6th grade is learning about stress and peer pressure and how to manage real-life situations.
*if any parents would like to send in EMPTY over the counter drug boxes or prescription bottles (cross out name and street address with sharpie). Please do so, we need them for our 6th and 7th grade drug unit about reading labels.
8009 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 240-236-4700 240-236-4701 Fax https://education.fcps.org/moms