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FAMS Daily Announcement

 
 
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April 28, 2025
 
GT ART SHOW @ FAMS
May 7th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

“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.
Regarding Minga, please continue to make a pass each time you wish to go somewhere. Of course if you want to go to the nurse, you also need to take the laminated nurse lanyard. 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 go out of 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-
Pride in Franklin Lakes is Picking Up!
Franklin Lakes Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 3rd - 9:00am - 12:00pm
McBride Field OR Old Mill Tennis Courts
Our town-wide cleanup sponsored by the Mayor's office will be held next Saturday, May 3rd from 9am - 12pm. Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student can register to help out and earn community service hours! This is a fun and easy project with a few of your friends that makes an immediate difference in your town. You can choose to work 9:00am - 10:30am or 9:00am - 12:00pm at either location. Please ask your parents for permission before signing up. The town will provide everything you need, simply register with the town here and then arrive at your clean-up spot on 5/3 at the time you choose. When registering, write "PLC" in the homeroom teacher box. 
Right after the event, be sure to fill out this quick PLC credit form to log your community service hours. Thank you!
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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

Handbells:
8th grade handbells will meet today at lunch.
Show Choir - all members have rehearsal Tuesday & Thursday this week.
 
Below please find the choir dress rehearsal schedule for the FAMS Spring Choral concert on May 7th.

Friday, May 2 - period 7       (combined 6th, 7th & 8th chorus students) 

Monday, May 5 - period 9    (combined 6th, 7th & 8th chorus students) 

Tuesday, May 6 - period 2   (combined 6th, 7th & 8th chorus students) 

Wednesday, May 7 - period 1  Show Choir

Wednesday, May 7 - CONCERT: all handbell & choir students will be called in the middle of 8th period and will remain for the concert period 9      

Additionally, the FAMS Show Choir, String Ensemble, and GT Art students will be participating in the Bergen County Teen Arts Festival on Friday, May 16th.
If you have questions or concerns about specific students missing class, please reach out to me directly. Thank you for supporting the FAMS music students as they prepare for their spring performances!
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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.

Chef Club

The Chef Club will hold their last two meetings next Monday and Wednesday after school until 3:45PM. Please see Mrs Magna or Ms Burnup if you have any questions or cannot attend the meeting. 

Club Care:

Club CARE will not meet this week.  We will meet again on May 7th.  See you then!  

National Honor Society- 
 
Peer Tutoring Club:
We are welcoming new members!  Please join us if you need any extra help or would like to provide extra help for others!
We welcome both students who need some extra help and students who would like to help others!    (in any subject!)
Please stop by if you haven't picked up a permission slip.
You can also pick up a permission slip before homeroom starts in room 238.
Please email Mrs. DeCarlo if you are interested in joining this club!
You can also see Levi D. if you have any questions.
We are looking to alternate between having meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please arrange for pick up at 3:15!
 
Card Club:
This club is open to any students interested in learning and competing in various games. This club is always open to new members, simply arrive with the attached permission slip. Please have your ride pick you up promptly at 3:30pm.
Any interested students must arrive with the completed attached permission slip on Friday. Please have your ride pick you up promptly at 3:30pm.
 
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:
Will will be meeting this FRIDAY,  Friday, May 2nd from 3:00-3:30 in Room 144 to discuss the book.
The FAMS Book Club Club is excited to announce that our April novel is Olivetti by Allie Millington! 
We will be meeting on Friday, May 2nd from 3:00-3:30 in Room 144 to discuss the entire novel!
Happy reading, FAMS!
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! 
 
Chess Club:
There will be no Chess Club meeting this week.
All grades and levels are welcome to join chess club.
Please use this form  Chess Club Interest Survey
See Mrs. Weiner or Ms. Marte with any questions.
 
Academic Competition Club:
There will be no Academic Competition Club meeting this week.
This is a club for students who like trivia, game shows, and buzzer-based competitions. We practice trivia questions at the club so that we can then compete in regional competitions in the areas of science, geography, and history.
Please email Mrs. Weiner at [email protected].us or Ms. Marte at [email protected] with any questions.
 
Environmental Club:
 
 
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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

*****Please note that any FAMS student interested in participating in a spring sport, Baseball, Softball, or Track and Field, must follow the guidelines below regarding Athletic Forms and clearance due by Friday, March 14. This way we can assure all students are properly cleared by our District Doctor and the Nurse.

**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.

Track & Field:
The FAMS track team had a great showing yesterday against Wyckoff and Oakland Track teams. Sebastian S, Maive C, Kyla K. Luca B, Max S, Antonio B, Josie L, Ally R were some of the athletes who stood out in their events. Many of our athletes improved upon their times and we had several others with personal bests. Fams will take on Emerson next Thursday. 
 
*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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Baseball:
The FAMS baseball team defeated Wyckoff on Friday, 7-5. Walker Snee led the offense with a 3-run blast, while Arav Srinivasan turned in a solid pitching performance and Blake Kovac closed it out on the mound. The team will practice today and play Allendale away on Tuesday.
See or email Mr. Jenisch with questions.
Softball:
FAMS Softball had an incredible win against Park Ridge yesterday winning 10-4! They will play at home today against Wyckoff good luck girls! 
See or Email Miss Festini 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.  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.