September 18, 2015

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

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FALL INTRAMURALS Fall Intramurals are beginning the week of September 28, 2015. Please go to http://fqms.hcpss.org/ “School Resources” for more information and the permission slip. Any money due and signed forms are due in the Front Office by Friday September 25, 2015, Attn: Mrs. Johnson. Checks are to be made out to FQMS PTA with a separate check for each activity. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Johnson at 410-313-1506. MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (MAP®) ASSESSMENTS Next week, September 21st to 25th, we will administer the reading portion of the assessment to all students in grades 6 – 8. The following week, September 28th to October 1st, we will administer the mathematics portion to students in grade 7. During the week of October 5th to 9th, we will administer the mathematics portion to students in grades 6 and 8 who are taking Common Core Math 7 and 8. THANK YOU! A big Thank You to the Folks on the PTA Garden Committee (Scott Kitterman, Grace Hull & Liz Ketterman) for planting the flower pots in front of our school!

LOST & FOUND We have a couple of cell phones in the front office. If you are missing one, please bring your charger (they are dead) so you can enter the password to claim it. Also, encourage your child to check the lost and found cart outside the cafeteria for missing

items. We already have quite a collection of apparel.

NEXT WEEK

Folly Quarter is proud to recognize the following students as our Positive Behavioral Interventions

and Supports (PBIS) Students of the Week:

Will Sloan: 6th grade

Sophia Martinec: 7th grade

Lucy Hayes: 8th grade

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STEM FUNDRAISER Folly Quarter will be hosting a fundraising night at Yogi Castle in Ellicott City, MD (10132 Baltimore National Pike) on Thursday September 24th in support of our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs. The fundraiser runs from the time school gets out until 10pm. Yogi Castle is generously donating 25% of the proceeds to benefit FQMS's STEM organizations. Please consider joining us for a frozen treat as a family or just pop in for a pick-me-up on the way to or from soccer, lacrosse, or piano practice! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Capurso (sherri_capurso@hcpss.org) or Ms. Copanic (katherine_copanic@hcpss.org)! FINE ARTS ADVISORY COUNCIL FQMS is looking for a parent advocate for the visual arts. We need interested, supportive, actively engaged parents to advocate for the visual arts programs. The Fine Arts Advisory Council - the county's formally identified fine arts advocacy group - has requested that each school identify a parent to provide feedback, support and assist in the dissemination of information regarding issues vital to our program: specifically this year with regard to 5th grade articulation and middle school scheduling. If you are interested, please contact the art teacher, Mrs. Fauth at 410-313-1506. Thank you for your consideration.

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GIANT A+ SCHOOL REWARDS - NEW LINK 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. REGISTRATION BEGINS ON OCTOBER 9TH. 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!

The HCPSS Community 5K and Fun Run is Sunday, October 11, 2015. Details here: http://www.hcpss5k.com/register.html

INTERNATIONAL PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The International Parent Leadership Program is designed to help international parents to step into leadership roles in schools and communities as advocates on behalf of the system’s nearly 6,000 international students. Interested parents must submit a completed application form by Oct. 9, available online.

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. The next Coffee & Conversation Saturday, October 24, 2015, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Deep Run ES Cafeteria 6925 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 “MATH HIGHLIGHTS” Looking for mathematics resources to support your child at home? HCPSS has created the HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center website to help students and families access resources that are directly aligned to the content students are learning in their mathematics classes. The website includes description of each unit of study, background information and guided practice for each standard, enrichment tasks, and tools to check your child’s current understanding. To access the HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center, visit http://hcpssfamilymath.weebly.com

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HCPSS ADHA AWARENESS EVENING The Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) will be holding its 9th Annual ADHD Awareness Evening on October 8, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Centennial High School auditorium. Our guest speaker will be Dr. George McCloskey a professor in the Psychology Department at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. McCloskey's presentation "Executive Functions and the Gap between Knowing and Doing" will provide participants with information regarding executive functions and strategies to improve them. This event is free to the public and there is no registration required. For more information, please contact Sally Dorman at 410-313-1252 or e-mail sally_dorman@hcpss.org.

RIVER HILL RHHS 5k & Family Fun Run

Saturday, October 10, 2015, 9am registration/packet pick up; 10am 5K start; 10:15 1-mile fun run start; 11am awards/prize ceremony Prices: $25 early bird ; $30 race day; $15 RHHS student or 12 and under How: register online at: www.riverhill.org/boosters/5k-and-family-fun-run

We are off to a great (and colorful) start to our No-Hassle Fundraiser. Information and brightly colored envelopes were available at Back-to-School Night last Thursday and we are already seeing the donations come in! Thank you to all who have

donated. So far, we have collected $1,710 in donations that came in with PTA membership applications, $1,105.00 through the on-line pay pal account and another $535 in envelope contributions. That is a grand total of $3,350.00!! Our goal is $12,000 - so please keep those donations coming. It was wonderful to see so many parents at Back to School night! Thanks so much to those who joined the PTA while they were there! We still need your support, though. So far, only 20% of our families have sent in their membership forms or joined online. Please go to our website www.follyquarterpta.org to print out a form, or join online. FQMS PTA thanks River Hill Nursery and Jenny's Market. Please support these local businesses. Yipeee! The Box Top and Ink Cartridge Recycle bins are overflowing. Thank you for your contribution and keep them coming!! VOLUNTEER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS AT SCHOOL In order to create a consistent process for training parent volunteers on issues of confidentiality, we’ve developed a brief training module and certificate of completion. Both the module and certificate are located here: http://www.hcpss.org/parents/volunteer-information/ Please complete the training and submit your printed certificate of completion to the school before volunteering. Thank you!

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. WEST FRIENDSHIP JUNIOR FIRE COMPANY The West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department gave a presentation to our students at lunchtime this week about their Cadet Fire Membership. Members participate in classroom training as well as hands-on training within their limitations in subjects related to fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. More information and applications can be found in the FQMS front office or at W. Friendship Junior Fire Company, 12535 Old Frederick Rd., Sykesville, MD 21784. GLENWOOD LIBRARY Knit 'n Chat Knitting Group: Beginners and experts welcome! Spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. Supplies provided. Ages 11-17. First meeting of the fall is Friday, Sept 4th 3:30-5:00pm Teen Advisory Board: Join the Teen Advisory Board at your branch to recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Service learning hours available for some projects. Snacks provided! Ages 11-17. First meeting of the fall is Tuesday, Sept 8th 3:30 - 4:30 pm

 

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Moon Gazing Prepare for the upcoming total lunar eclipse and observe our nearest neighbor, the moon, with Dr. Goodman of the Howard Astronomical League. Begins indoors, followed by outside observation (weather permitting). All ages, families welcome. Monday, Sep 21; 7 - 8:30 pm MESSENGER: The Extreme Machine Explore how the MESSENGER Spacecraft was designed and learn everything you always wanted to know about the planet Mercury, with NASA Scientist Heather Weir. Ages 9+, Registration Required. Monday, Sep. 28. 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Register: http://goo.gl/D6Rpns GUARDIANS: TIME CAPSULE Howard County Library System (HCLS) is seeking sixth and seventh grade Howard County students who are willing to carry on the HCLS legacy as Guardians of the Chapters-of-Our-Lives Time Capsule. On Saturday, October 24, HCLS’ 75th Diamond Anniversary year concludes with Celebrate 75! This community-wide celebration will be held at the Miller Branch from 10 am to 2 pm. Deadline, October 5th. More info: http://hclibrary.org/about-us/hcls75/guardians-needed-for-hcls-chapters-of-our-lives-living-time-capsules/

HC DRUG FREE Who is HC DrugFree?

HC DrugFree is contracted by the Howard County Health Department to provide substance misuse prevention/educational services to Howard County schools and the greater Howard County community. HC DrugFree is proud to partner with the Howard County Public School System, the Howard County Police Department, the PTA Council, the Department of Fire and Rescue Services, and the Library System to provide these services. For more information about HC DrugFree, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org or call the Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi, at 443-325-0040. Parents - Sign Up for HC DrugFree's Free Electronic Newsletter HC DrugFree is a non-profit in Howard County contracted by the Howard County Health Department to provide substance misuse prevention/educational programs and services in the County. Sign up for HC DrugFree's FREE electronic newsletter to learn about local drug/alcohol issues affecting everyone in Howard County. Learn about safe medication disposal and storage, policy changes and prevention programs to build community awareness in the County. To sign up for our electronic newsletter, please forward your email address to info@hcdrugfree.org, call 443-325-0040 or sign up online at www.hcdrugfree.org and click on the "Join Our Mailing List" box. Upcoming Event - National Drug Take Back Day - September 26 HC DrugFree is partnering with the Howard County Police Department for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Clean out your medicine cabinets and bring your unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to HC DrugFree's office in the Wilde Lake Village Center (this is the only location that will also be collecting needles, syringes and EpiPens for proper disposal). For a list of permanent medication collection boxes, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org and click on "Dispose of Meds" or call 443-325-0040. FCA’S TERRAPINOY DAY The Filipino Cultural Association (FCA) at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), will host FCA’s Terrapinoy Day - a mentorship and cultural program that will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 in the Art-Sociology building at UMCP. Terrapinoy Day is an annual event that provides middle and high school students the opportunity to learn more about the college process, receiving financial aid, Filipino Culture, FCA, and the University of Maryland. If interested, you can register through this link: https://goo.gl/dTrIew Do not hesitate to contact community.service@fcaaatumd.com if you have any questions. 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.