The home of the Farquhar Middle School PTA
Welcome to the Farquhar Middle School PTA website. We hope that you will find this website informative, easy to read, and easy to navigate. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the website, please write to the PTA Communications Secretary.
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted April 16th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Have a great summer! I want to thank all parents, students, & staff for making 2007-08 such an outstanding school year. With impressive academic achievements, enrichments in after-school programs, athletics, & the arts, overcoming obstacles, and forging new relationships, I am so proud of everything our students and staff accomplished.
We also look forward to seeing many of you for our summer programs July 7-August 1 at at Sherwood Elementary School. The Farquhar summer school office can be reached directly at Sherwood ES at ( 301) 924-3198 beginning July 7. Meanwhile, the administrators and counselors can be reached at Farquhar periodically throughout the summer at (301) 924-3100 and by email.
Be sure to read a lot this summer and complete those math packets! (all posted online).
Thanks for all of your support or our school and community, and have a great summer!
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted June 12th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Thank you FMS Community!
This past weekend’s 8th grade dance was a huge success! Our sincere and heartfelt thanks go out to the many volunteers who ensured a sensational send-off for the 8th graders…from the “early bird” crew who took down the after-prom decorations…to the decorating contingent…to the chaperones…to the food and drink servers…and everyone in between – THANKS!
Also, a special thank you to the many members of the FMS community who “answered the call” when we sent out an “SOS” for food and beverage. The response was overwhelming!
Happy Summer To All!
Debbie Kivitz & Marie Kozlowski
8th Grade Dance Co-Chairs
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted June 3rd, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE NEEDED!!
When: June 7, 2008
Where: McLean, VA
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Be a part of a live taping for the ground breaking video production of Enough Is Enough’s (EIE) Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents DVD. Footage will be included in the Internet Safety 101 film which will reach audiences nationwide in 2009.
Adults (18 & older), parents/guardians, grandparents, caregivers, educators and all concerned community members are needed. We are seeking a diverse adult audience.
Enough Is Enough, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is a nationally recognized leader in the effort to protect children and families from Internet predators. EIE has developed the Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents Program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice to confront this child safety epidemic.
On June 7th, Donna Rice Hughes, EIE President & Internet Safety expert, along with other experts including a teen survivor of Internet predation will conduct a live teaching session on Internet threats and safety solutions.
Your participation will help support EIE’s goal of reaching parents and families with important information to protect our nations children.
To express our appreciation, lunch will be provided, in addition to snacks and beverages during intermission. All participants will receive a goody bag and a chance to win a variety of giveaways.
This event is sponsored by Verizon, AOL, MySpace.com & FOX Interactive Media
You can register online at: www.enough.org or call: 1-888-744-0004.
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Click on the link below to view the upcoming exam schedule.
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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As the 8th grade Hershey Park trip will be taking place Friday, 5/30, below are a few reminders:
- Please be sure that students are on time to school on the day of the trip. We will board buses at 7:45am and leave Farquhar no later than 8:00am.
- Please arrange for your child to be picked up at Farquhar promptly at 8:30pm on Friday evening.
- No radios, tape/CD/MP3 players, food, or beverage are allowed to be brought into the park.
- Students will be permitted to bring cell phones, but each student will be responsible for his or her personal belongings.
- Lockers are available for public use (for a nominal fee). They are on a first come, first served basis.
- Please remember to give your child money for food while in the park. Unless required medically, food and drink are not allowed to be brought in. $20-$25 will be more than adequate for lunch and dinner.
In case of emergency, staff may be contacted through the following channels:
Farquhar Main Office: 301-924-3100 between 7:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Hershey Park First Aid Station: 717-534-3370 after 4:00 p.m.
(Located in the CVS Family Health and Services Center)
Thank you for your support and we’re looking forward to a great trip!
– The 8th Grade Team
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted May 29th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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The Farquhar Eighth Grade Dance will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 7 - 9:30 pm in the Farquhar Main Gymnasium. The theme this year is “Hawaiian Luau”. Volunteers are needed.
Please see the attched flyer for more details.
Filed under Uncategorized. Posted May 6th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Mark you calanders on Friday, May 16, for the last all-school dance from 7PM to 9PM. The school dress code is still required, but how about adding a fun summer twist and dress in beach wear. Some suggestions are: Hawaiian shirt, flip-flops, sunglasses, sun visors, bathing shorts (boys) and wrap dress or skirt (girls).
Come and have fun with your friends before school is over for the summer!
A GREAT DJ with a Light Show!!
Pizza, Soda, and, Candy on sale
Tickets are $5 in advance and $6.00 at the door.
Filed under After School Activities. Posted May 6th, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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Help Sherwood’s After Prom Committee raise funds! Visit the Fractured Prune on New Hampshire Ave. in the Cloverly Village Center on May 10 and/or 11 and 15% of the profits will go towards Sherwood High School’s After Prom Activities.
It might seem like a long time from now, but your son or daughter will be graduating one day and attending the After Prom party. The party’s purpose is to give the students a safe place to hang out and have fun. The party starts at midnight and ends at 5AM. It has saved lives and eased many concerned parents. Maybe you one day. So, won’t you please help.
Thank you for your support!
Rhonda Molleur
After Prom Committee Chair
Filed under Events. Posted May 1st, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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James Hubert Blake High School will hold its 1st annual Used Book and Media Sale on May 16 & 17th. Books, Video, DVD, Cassettes and CDs will be on sale, Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. For more information contact:
Jack Goble, Book Sale Co-Chairman and PTSA President James Hubert Blake High School PTSA 300 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-622-7924 or jackwgoble@yahoo.comFiled under Events. Posted May 1st, 2008 by Sandy Abel
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