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FAMS Daily Announcement

 
 
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May 27, 2025
 
*****20 days left of school for 24-25😎
 
**The FAMS Reunion for the current graduating senior class (FAMS Class of 2021) will be held Tuesday, June 17th from 3:00pm - 3:45pm on the FAMS Plaza. All former FAMS graduates are invited to stop by and say hi to some old friends and teachers! Please share this info with any friend or neighbor that has a graduating senior this year.
 
Link Up for 100!

Each time your homeroom has 100% attendance, you’ll add a new link to your classroom chain. The goal? To see which homeroom can create the longest chain by the end of the month!

Attention Students:
The Snapple machine is only available to students during the lunch periods. Teachers will not let you enter a classroom with a beverage other than water.
 
*Students MUST lock their lockers, in order to safeguard their personal belongings. Please adhere to the rules or locker privileges may be revoked.  Additionally, students are NOT PERMITTED to share lockers.
 
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.
 
Come to school dressed appropriately and ready to go outside for recess.
 
DO NOT keep papers, pencils, earbuds or ANYTHING in the laptop case.  Only the laptop is to be stored in the case.
 
*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 continue to make a pass in MINGA each time you wish to go somewhere. If at some point you go to make a pass and are not permitted, you must wait until one is available. Please DO NOT ask your teacher to let you leave class anyway.
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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.
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Are You a Future Innovator?
See Mrs. Weiner or Ms. Marte for any questions
 
PLC-
Reminder to all current 7th grade students that PLC Core Group applications are due no later than Thurs 5/22. If you have any questions, see Mr. Kozichek

This post is for any current 7th graders interested in applying for 8th Grade PLC Core Group

Do you know what it means to lead by example? Are you interested in contributing to your school and community? Do you want to help make a difference? Do you enjoy volunteering to help those in need? Are you looking for easy ways to add to your community service and community participation hours? Any current 7th grade student who is interested in applying to the PLC Core Group should carefully read the attached packet, as it will answer any questions you may have. All applications will be submitted through this Google Form after you download and read the attached packet. All applications can be turned in anytime between today and Thursday, May 22nd.

Questions? Read the packet carefully, and if you don't find the answer, stop by and chat with Mr. Kozichek, Ms. Marte, Mr. Jenisch, or Mrs. Amoroso.

Step 1 - Download and print the attached packet to review. Do NOT fill out any of the papers, you'll do it all through Google Forms.

Step 2 - Fill out this form

***Any 6th or 7th grade student who is interested in joining band, chorus, orchestra, or handbells for the first time should fill out the following form. This form is for NEW MEMBERS only; you do NOT have to fill this out if you are currently in the ensemble. Any student can join any ensemble here at FAMS. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Kozichek, or Mrs. Macy.

Handbells:
6th grade handbells will meet today at lunch. Students are welcome to join us today to try out the handbells. Please be sure to sign out of the MPR.
 
8th grade handbells will not meet today at lunch due to the NJHS field trip.
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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.
 
Art Club:
New members are always welcome!
Are you a 6th grader interested in ART?
This club is for you! 
Please fill out this form:
We meet every Tuesday after school until 3:45 PM
Please see or e-mail  Mrs. Behrens with any questions.
 
Debate Club:
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].us. Hope to see you there!
 
Yearbook Club: 
The DEADLINE to order your Yearbook was February 21st!!!  Don't miss out on capturing your FAMS Memories! Be sure to order this year's yearbook at the following link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05100725    As a reminder, all grades are featured in the yearbook!
We meet Wednesdays after school in Room 165 (STEM Room) from 3-3:30PM. 
 
Book Club:
The FAMS Book Club Club is excited to announce that our MAY novel is Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi ! We will be meeting on Friday, June 6th from 3:00-3:30 in Room 144 to discuss the entire novel!
Happy reading, FAMS!
New members are ALWAYS welcome! 
Come see Mrs. Dranoff in Room 144 for details and a permission slip
Please fill out the Google Form that can be found in your Gmail if you are interested in joining.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Dranoff directly! 
 
 
 
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PATRIOTS Shooting Camp is back this summer. Do you like basketball? Want to come play and have fun in our newly air conditioned gym? Then shooting camp is your place. Come have fun and develop your basketball shooting skills. Camp will run for 3 1/2  weeks and space is limited.  Any questions please see Mrs. Banta or Mr. Alaimo. Camp flyers are located outside the gym. Sign up today

**Additionally, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education has implemented an athletic “Participation Fee” for all students participating in middle school athletics.  Please read through the information below, follow the guidelines, and meet the mandated timelines in order to ensure that your child is eligible for tryouts and participation in a specific sport. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Marchetti.

SOFTBALL:  Congratulations to our FAMS Softball Team for winning the league Championship on Tuesday 5/20. Rookie Coach of the Year, Coach Festini let her team into defeating the number 1 seeded, undefeated team of  Montvale on Monday. They then went on to play the number 2 seeded team Cresskill and ended up beating them 10-8 in extra innings to bring the title home. Congratulations to all.
 
Track & Field:
*Please make sure you have water, proper running sneakers, and have your ride pick you up at 4 pm. If you aren't on the list of cleared athletes you will not be allowed to participate in track this year. 
Any questions please see Ms. Urbanak, Mr. DiMichele, or Mrs. Banta
 
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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.  Pajama bottoms and/or Slippers are not appropriate for school. __________________________________

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.
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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.  Pajama bottoms and/or Slippers are not appropriate for school. 

*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.