Friday, April 12, 2024 —Day 1
SPRING BREAK-- April 15-19
Have a wonderful, safe and happy break.....
*****Do you still have your solar eclipse glasses? Please bring the glasses back to school to donate to Astronomers Without Borders! Astronomers Without Borders is a non-profit organization that builds community through astronomy. We will send all of the collected eclipse glasses to Astronomers Without Borders, through their partnership with Warby Parker, who will distribute them to educators and students around the world.
Please bring your solar eclipse glasses to the donation box in the FAMS office by Friday!
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Monday, April 22 is Earth Day! Every year, one day is designated as Earth Day even though we should be celebrating and protecting the Earth everyday! At FAMS, we will be doing a major Composting Day to celebrate the Earth. This will require all of you at lunchtime to take note of your food waste, separate your food, and feed it to the composter. This is an exciting day for FAMS as we can help to eliminate food waste and ultimately help the environment! Keep a lookout on Monday after the break for the Environmental Club ambassadors at lunch time and they will assist you!
PLC-
Do you know what one item is requested at homeless shelters in the Northeast more than any other item?
Believe it or not, SOCKS. Less than 5% of those in need actually leave the shelter with socks because they're in such high demand. Let's see if we can help change that!
The PLC will be hosting a Sock Drive for the next two weeks.
See Mr. Kozichek or Mrs. Amoroso for more information.
6th and 7th graders,
Any 6th or 7th grade student interested in attending a field trip to the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, April 23rd periods 7 - 9 should print and return the attached permission slip to Mr. Kozichek. Spots are very limited, and the trip will close when we reach capacity (first signed and returned forms go). We will be hosting a rock painting activity with the residents, along with some other engaging activities. This trip is optional, intended only for those who wish to help.
Thanks,
PLC
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YEARBOOK:
If you are still interested in ordering a yearbook, click here! The deadline to order was February 20, 2024!
If you are interested in ordering this year's yearbook, please click this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05100725
Our yearbook features 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!
The last date to order a yearbook is February 23.
Yearbook Club:
The FINAL yearbook club will be ANNOUNCED ASAP! :)
Student Dress: We have seen a large increase in pajama bottoms, UGG style slippers, and Croc style slides. As a reminder, students should be prepared for all of their classes with proper attire and footwear and be sure to follow the guidelines posted. Pajama bottoms and/or Slipper are not appropriate for school.
Student Arrival: All students should remain on the plaza until 8:00 AM when we enter the building for Homeroom. Students scheduled for band, chorus, orchestra, or FAMS Live, or would like to use the computer lab can enter by the Gym doors prior to this time. We will remain outside unless there is extreme cold or inclement weather. Please dress appropriately.
- If there is inclement weather upon arriving to school, make sure to wait for the 8:00 bell in the following locations: 6th grade - front hallway where Spanish and French classrooms are located; 7th grade - MPR; 8th grade - Gym lobby; no one should be going to their locker until the bell has rung.
Handbells:
8th grade handbells will meet today at lunch. We will ring FIRST so come quickly to the music room. We will also meet Thursday morning.
Attention all interested Chef Club Members:
We have officially hit max capacity with members for Chef Club.
Thank you for your interest!
We will not meet this week, but we will have our next meeting on Friday, April 5th.
Only those who turned in a permission slip may attend.
We will meet until 3:45, so please arrange for a prompt pick up!
Please see Ms. Burnup and Mrs. Magna if you have any further questions.
Academic Competition Squad:
The FAMS Academic Competition Squad will meet this Thursday in Room 208 from 3 - 3:30.
FAMS Diversity Club- The club’s goal is to provide a safe space for students from all walks of life to celebrate and embrace the diversity of our student population, welcoming students of all grade levels, all genders, all orientations, all races, all religions: the only requirement is that you are a student at FAMS!
We will meet once a month and our agenda will be determined by our initial membership. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome!
Please see Mr. V. or Miss Bookspan for more details. We hope to see you there!
Cubing Club:
Want to learn how to solve the most famous puzzle of all time or improve your skills with the Rubik's Cube?
Then the FAMS Cubing Club is for you!
If you are interested in joining the FAMS Cubing Club, please complete this Google Form as soon as possible. All students are welcome, regardless of skill level!
YOGA Club:
The Yoga Club will meet on Monday from 3:00-3:30 pm. Please, remember to bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes and water!
Please see Ms. Burnup or Ms. Contreras if you have any questions.
We will introduce you to different elements of yoga and its benefits and opportunities for field trips that give back to the community. Refreshments will be served! See Ms. Contreras or Ms. Burnup if you would like to participate but cannot make the meeting.
CHESS Club:
Chess Club will meet today from 3-3:30 in room 208.
Please see Mrs. Weiner if you have any questions.
Environmental Club:
Environmental Club will meet Thursday from 3-3:30 in room 208
The composter is here!
New members are welcome.
Please fill out this form if you are interested in joining this year's Environmental Club.
We are open to students in Grades 6-8, and we will meet on Thursdays after school in Room 165 (STEM Room) from 3 - 3:30PM.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Ms. McAloney or Mrs. Weiner
BOOK CLUB:
YEARBOOK Club:
Please fill this form out if you are interested in joining this year's Yearbook Club.
We are open to students in Grades 6-8, and we will meet on Wednesdays after school in Room 165 (STEM Room) from 3 - 3:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Aiello or Mrs. Larson.
CLUB CARE -
Today from 3-3:30 in room 210, former student Kiley Tully will be here with her current seeing eye pup.
Please see Mrs. Mora with any questions or concerns.
It is never too late to join! New members ALWAYS welcome!
ART Club:
Reminder: The 6th grade Art club will NOT meet this week.
New Members are always welcome!
Please fill out this FORM and come to our meeting :)
Are you a 6th Grader interested in ART? This club is for you! We will be drawing, painting, sculpting and much more! Please fill out THIS FORM
Please email Mrs. Behrens with any questions.
Congratulations to the Artist of the month, Annabel Kimler! Annabels work will be displayed for the month of March!
GT Art-\
SPORTS:
*Patriots Shooting Camp is back this summer. Come have fun and develop your basketball shooting skills. Camp will run for 3 weeks and space is limited. Sign up today. Anyone who signs up for 2 weeks or more will receive a free basketball. Any questions please see Mrs. Banta or Mr. Alaimo. Camp flyers are located outside the gym
RAMAPO Soccer: Anyone interested in trying out for the Ramapo girls soccer team, please fill out the google form below. Important try out information will be sent out sometime in May. Any questions please see either Mrs. Banta or Mr. Livesey.
Track & Field:
Attention Track Students:
The Blue and Red track team will be merging into one group moving forward. The whole team will practice on Thursday and there will be no practice on Friday. Please see the updated calendar on the school's track website for future practice and meet dates. Please contact a coach if you have any questions.
Please see the flyers by the gym for training sessions being offered by Parisi to all track and field participants. This is a great opportunity to do speed and strength work with professional trainers.
Please view the calendar of practices and meets on the track website regularly.
Contact Mr. Tuttle, Mrs. Kim, or Ms. Burnup if you have questions.
Softball;
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in trying out for FAMS softball:
If you did not attend the interest meeting, email me or come see me directly
Miss McCartan
Baseball:
Attention all baseball players,
Please check your email inbox for an important update regarding FAMS baseball tryouts. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Jenisch.
See Mr. Jenisch with questions
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Attention Students: Selling of items is not permitted on school grounds.
This includes things such as candy, drinks, and everything else.
Student Dress: Our dress guidelines are posted in our Student/Parent Handbook. We have seen a large increase in pajama bottoms, UGG style slippers, and Crocs style slides. As a reminder, students should be prepared for all of their classes with proper attire and footwear and be sure to follow the guidelines posted.
*Students:
- Be sure to have a pass when you leave a classroom. You are to go directly to and from your destination, without stopping at other classrooms.
- Please be sure to lock your locker. Lockers are left open are at risk.
- Lunch procedures: Be sure to go to your locker before arriving at the MPR for lunch and bring everything you need with you - such as your coat, lunch and money. If you want to go to Alternate Lunch or the Library, be sure to sign out. You may only sign yourself out. Friends may not sign out other friends.
CLUBS- *Do you have questions about the clubs at FAMS? Over the years, FAMS has hosted a variety of clubs such as cooking club, club CARE, bowling club, book club, diversity club, newspaper club, photography club, stock market club, ping pong club, tennis club, geography club, chess club, chemistry club and FAMS Rock. Clubs are organized either by teachers who want to lead a club, or by a student who has an interest and wants to see a club started. In that case, the student must find 10 people who want to join the club and find a teacher willing to be the club advisor, before finally speaking with Mr. Keiser for permission for the club to begin.
Other extracurricular activities to be aware of are PLC events, music ensembles, our school musical, and our sports teams. If you do not play on a sports team or participate in a music group, consider cheering on our teams at home games and attending concerts and the school musical when it hits the stage in March.
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Computer Lab-
*AM computer lab will be open in rooms 224 and 225 for students who wish to come early and charge their laptop or get work done before school. The computer lab is open from 7:30-8:00 AM every morning.
*Starting Monday, September 12th, the afternoon computer lab will be available to all students from 3:00 - 3:30 in Room 216. If you're being picked up after school, consider coming by to get your work done while you wait.