Please join us November 7 at 7 pm for a community forum to discuss how to assist with problem solving and conflict resolution with students. This event is for parents and community members. We will be joined by localpolice officers, and specialists within our school system to help us work together. Information regarding Restorative Practices, a new initiative to our feeder system will also be discussed. RSVPs are appreciated as we will be serving refreshments. Please email Dr. Ware at Stephanie.Ware@fcps.org if you are planning to attend.
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 November.
November Calendar
Grades:
Term 1 ends: Thursday, November 9th.
Report cards will be distributed to students on Tuesday, November 21st. Please be on the lookout for those.
Fall Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 20th from 3:30 to 7:00 and Tuesday, November 21st from 12:00 to 3:00. We will be using an online site to sign-up for conferences. The site will launch on Wednesday, November 8rd. More information will be sent out regarding sign-ups.
FCPS invites parents of 8th graders to a program called Life after Middle School: Planning for the Future Wednesday, November 1 7 PM-9 PM Frederick Community College JB Kussmaul Theater Please see the full news release for details: http://www.fcps.org/about/news/1620640/life-after-middle-school-a-program-for-parents-of-8th-graders
MARYLAND 529 (College Savings) Plan
November 20th
Please refer to the attached information for details.
If you would like the information to be sent home to you
with your student after the rep is here,
please contact Sally Sanino
sally.sanino@fcps.org.
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/22/7556.pdf
Hearing and Vision Screening will take place at Monocacy Middle School on November 29 and 30 for all 8th grade and any new enterers to the Maryland public school system. Maryland State Law mandates this screening. Parents/guardians who have an objection to this screening based on the tenets and/or practice of their church or religion must submit a request for their child to be exempt from screening. All written requests must be submitted to the health room by November 20. Please make sure if your child wears glasses or contacts that they have them on the screening days. If you have any questions please contact the health room at 240-236-4730.
The Governor Thomas Johnson High School band runs two extracurricular competitive programs in the winter season: colorguard and percussion. These groups are open for audition to students in grades 8-12. All students who are interested in learning about the season and participating in an audition must attend the information meeting on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm in the TJ Choir Room. A parent/guardian must attend the meeting to be eligible for audition. Audition dates are Thursday, November 16 and Monday, November 20 from 6-9 pm.
2017-2018 Yearbook Ordering: Online ordering is very safe and easy. Ordering online allows parents / guardians to purchase a yearbook using a credit card. Orders made online are automatically entered into the ordering system and eliminates the problem of lost payment envelopes containing cash, checks, or money orders. Online orders may be made until April 8, 2018. Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook ID Code: 8347218 Printed order forms were distributed to students several weeks ago. If needed, additional order forms are available in the front office. Payment envelopes will only be accepted until March 16, 2018. They should only be turned in at the front office. Classroom teachers are not permitted to accept order forms from students. Submit exact payment if using cash or a check / money order made payable to: LIFETOUCH. The last day to order a yearbook using an ordering envelope is March 16, 2018. Yearbooks will be distributed to students at the end of the school year.
Pricing: Orders placed before or on Dec. 22, 2017~ $25.00
Orders placed on or after Dec. 23, 2017 ~ $30.00
Names can be stamped on the front cover for an additional $5.00
8009 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 240-236-4700 240-236-4701 Fax https://education.fcps.org/moms