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NEXT WEEK at FQMS

– Student Picture Day

UPCOMING DATES 10/30 – Schools closed 3 hours early, end of marking period 11/5 – PTA Meeting, Guest Speaker, 6:30, Media Center 11/9 – Report Cards issued 11/23 – Schools close 3 hours early, Parent/Teacher Conferences 11/24 – Schools close 3 hours early, Parent/Teacher Conferences 11/25 – Schools closed for students, Parent/Teacher Conferences 11/26-27 – Schools and offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

PBIS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!Folly Quarter is proud to recognize the following students as our Positive Behavioral Interventions and

Supports (PBIS) Students of the Week: Mya Krivak: 6th grade Dylan O'Brien: 7th grade Trevor George: 8th grade PICTURE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you can volunteer on Picture Day, October 20th from 7:30 till about 10:30, please call Mrs. Johnson at 410-313-1506. Do not contact LifeTouch. We will need just two volunteers who will each receive one free portrait package. Thank you!

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13500 Triadelphia Rd. | Ellicott City, MD 21042 | 410.313.1506 | 410.313.1514 - Guidance | http://fqms.hcpss.org/  

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STUDENT PICTURE DAY IS OCTOBER 20TH! A safe and easy way to pay for school pictures on line: 1. Fill out the flyer 2. Pay by credit card or PayPal @ mylifetouch.com 3. Write the confirmation code on your flyer. 4. Send completed flyer with your child on Picture Day. Go to: www.mylifetouch.com Satisfaction guaranteed. Lifetouch will retake your portrait or you can return it for a full refund. Please contact Lifetouch directly at 800-445-1191 or answers@lifetouch.com with your questions. BUS EVACUATION DRILL: OCTOBER 21 We will have a bus evacuation drill the morning of October 21st at arrival. Students will practice evacuating the bus through the emergency exit. RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES /HOLIDAYS Absences for Religious Observances/Holidays will be considered for approval by the HCPSS Office of Equity Assurance with a completed form which can be found here: http://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/staticform_religiousabsence.pdf Please complete the form as soon as possible (it’s never too early to submit the form) and turn it in to the Front Office at FQMS. NEWS FROM THE FQMS FALCON WATCH TELEVISION STUDIO Each day the Falcon Watch Television Crew enters the studio they look forward to providing fellow students and staff with an informative and entertaining morning announcement broadcast. The Falcon Watch Crew is currently looking for community members that have experience in broadcasting to help better develop their ability to produce a creative and inspiring production. If you or someone you know has a background in television broadcast, we would love to have you teach us some "tricks of the trade." Also, Falcon Watch will be adding daily announcements that take a moment to recognize student birthdays. If for any reason you or your child would prefer not to have your child's birthday recognized please let us know and we will remove your child's name from the birthday list. For more information about volunteering or to remove your child's name from the birthday list, please contact the GT Resource Teacher, Mr. D'Antuono at VD'Antuono@hcpss.org. COTTON FABRIC DONATIONS ACCEPTED Mrs. Fauth, the art teacher at FQMS, is collecting cotton fabric (leftovers from an old sewing projects or pieces in your craft room), that could be used for a quilting project she is trying to put together with an at risk youth group. Any patterns or colors are fine, as long as it is cotton. OK to send in with students or leave in front office labeled for “sewing.” Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! – Check out 6th grade Outdoor Ed. photos on Twitter! https://twitter.com/hcpss_fqms  

  GIANT A+ SCHOOL REWARDS Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting in October and running through March, FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL – ID 04546, will have the opportunity to earn cash through GIANT A+ School Rewards Program. All you have to do is: Log on to http://giantfood.com/savings-and-rewards/rewards-program/aplus/ and select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your BONUS CARD. NEW THIS YEAR: If you registered your card last year, you DO NOT need to re-register this year. You can visit the website to verify correct school assignment. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It could mean more Cash for our school!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION The Board of Education of Howard County regularly holds Coffee & Conversation sessions at schools throughout the

county. These meetings provide citizens with an opportunity to share a cup of coffee and chat informally with Board members. The meetings are held in various regions of the county; however, interested persons from throughout the county are invited to attend any or all of the meetings.

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The next Coffee & Conversation Saturday, October 24, 2015, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Deep Run ES Cafeteria 6925 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, MD 2107

RIVER HILL RHHS THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS: “ALMOST, MAINE!”

All performances will be held in the River Hill High School auditorium. The performance dates are October 15, 16, and 17 @ 7 p.m. and October 18 @ 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. THE ADVANCE TICKET SALE PRICE ($10) WILL BE HONORED AT THE DOOR IF YOU BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM. All food donations go to Howard County Food Bank. Advance sale of tickets: Online (now) via “Seat yourself” at http://www.seatyourself.biz/rhhs. In Front of the RHHS Dining Hall - Monday, October 12 thru Thursday, October 15 (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) If you have questions or need further information, contact Pam Land at pland@hcpss.org or 410-313-7120. CITRUS SALE River Hill Music is once again sponsoring its annual Citrus Fruit sale. Support your local musicians and get some delicious fruit as well. Florida Navel oranges, grapefruit and tangerines are available now. Additional fruit is added in future months. Orders are now being accepted for a November 14 delivery. First deadline is October 30 and sales will continue through February. Full information, order forms and convenient online ordering can be found at www.riverhillmusic.org (see fundraisers tab). Contact fruitrhhs@gmail.com with questions.

GLENELG BOOSTER CLUB GOLF OUTING Held at the beautiful Cattail Creek Country Club on OCTOBER 19, 2015 with light breakfast, golf, lunch, awards &

GREAT PRIZES. REGISTER HERE: http://ghsgolfoutings.com/ RUN FOR ROD Don’t forget to sign up! Run for Rod 5k/2k on October 17th, 2015. DATE: Sunday, October 17, 2015 COST: $20. TIMES: 8:00am (registrant sign-in) - 9:00am race start time *5k run or 2k walk. Those interested in registering to run can sign up via http://www.active.com/glenelg-md/running/distance-running-races/glenelg-memorial-5k-run-for-rod-2015?int COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT We are excited about our upcoming College and Career Opportunities Night hosted at Long Reach High School on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm for students in grades 8-12. All students and families are welcome to attend. We have attached a flyer and options for your school to advertise the event via the morning announcements and your school newsletter. We hope you are able to join us for an enjoyable night!

Gender orientation/identity is an uncomfortable topic but that's all the more reason to attend our program on Nov. 5. As adults we need to be able to learn some facts together so our children feel comfortable reaching out to us when they

have questions. It doesn't even matter what your child's gender orientation is, chances are he/she will interact with individuals who are different than him/her. Susan Garner and Catherine Hyde from Howard County PFLAG will share research and information on how to start discussions within your children. Please join us on November 5 @ 7:00 in the FQMS Cafeteria for "Powerful Parenting: Protecting our Children from Harm." (Note: This program is for parents.) Providing a speaker during 6th Grade Outdoor Ed and funds for Latino Night are two examples of your donations to Folly Quarter PTA in action! If you haven't supported our No Hassle Fundraiser, it's not too late! Visit www.follyquarterpta.org to make an on-line donation or send your donation to school marked PTA. Please complete the training and submit your printed certificate of completion to the school before volunteering. Thank you!

 

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These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.

FOOD PANTRY THE GLENELG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (GUMC) FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 9-11am. Call 410-489-7260 or email: glenelgumcpantry@gmail.com. We are accepting cash donations as well. BOY SCOUTS Looking for a fun-filled scouting experience with programs designed to develop strong positive leadership skills? Enjoy camping, cooking, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, building, life skills, high adventure activities and so much more! Boy Scout Troop 793 serves the FQMS area, meets every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm at Glenelg United Methodist Church (GUMC). For more details and contact information see our website at: www.bsa793.org PANCAKE BREAKFAST! OCTOBER 17, MT HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL @ 7:30AM! Mount Hebron High School is preparing for 2015 Homecoming! The Vikings Homecoming Pancake Breakfast will feature the “DugOut Zone” and “Harbin Farms” merchandise; just in time for the Holidays. The menu will include sausage, hash browns, doughnuts, bagels, fruit, and of course, PANCAKES! There will be music, games and lots of fun for the family. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Mount Hebron Football team. SMASHING ANTS AMAZING FUTURES FOUNDATIONS Kids Empowerment Fall programs, 20 HCPSS locations, after school Grades 2 and 3, evening programs grades 1-5. Details and registration www.smashingants.com ELLIE'S BAKE SALE Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 15211 Frederick Road, Woodbine, MD 21797, 410-489-5115. Treat yourself at Ellie's 7th Bake Sale, the annual Western Howard County event that’s become a sweet tradition to support charity! This year's baked sale proceeds benefit the purchase of a refrigerator, and monthly dairy products for the Glenelg United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry. Please join the fall fun and support the GUMC Food Pantry at Ellie's Bake Sale!