FAMSMarch 28, 2025
LOST & FOUND- There is a large pile of lost belongings on the table in the front lobby. Please collect anything that belongs to you before this Friday, March 28th. All items left after that date will be donated.
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.
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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See Mrs. Weiner or Ms. Marte for any questions
PLC-
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students!
Do you have any old books hanging around your house? Don't you wish they could somehow go to good use? The PLC will be collecting any and all old books for the Book Collection Drive!
Sounds good... how do I donate?
Simply drop off your books in the PLC bin at the front of the school as you walk in (when you come in the front doors, look left, and you'll see a box near the PLC sign) You can drop them off anytime between 3/11 and 3/25. After you donate, fill out this quick google form to earn PLC credit for your donation!
Handbells:
7th grade handbells will meet today at lunch.
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Chef Club
Chef Club Session one will have their last meeting next Wednesday, April 2 from 3:00 to 3:45pm. Make sure you have a prompt ride home.
Be prepared for a friendly competition to celebrate!
At Chef Club, we will explore a variety of different recipes while learning essential cooking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Club Care -
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 Yearbook Club is NOT meeting today due to the half day. See you next week!
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 MARCH novel is Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen!
We will be meeting on Friday, April 4th from 3:00-3:30 in Room 144 to discuss the entire novel!
This book is perfect for fans of Alan Gratz!
New members are ALWAYS welcome!
Come see Mrs. Dranoff in Room 144 for details and a permission slip
Come see Mrs. Dranoff in Room 144 for details or a permission slip.
New members are ALWAYS welcome!
Please fill out the Google Form that can be found in your Gmail if you are interested in joining.
We hope to have our first meeting the first week of October to select our first novel.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Dranoff directly!
Chess Club:
Due to the minimum days, there will be no Chess Club or academic competition club this week. See you next 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:
Due to the minimum days, there will be no Chess Club or academic competition club this week. See you next 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:
*****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.
FAMS MARCH MADNESS
Track & Field:
Attention students going out for Track, your first practice will be Tuesday April 1st at 3pm. 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
Track and field is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders—whether you're a seasoned athlete or looking to try something new, we encourage you to join us!
Important Information:
- Paperwork Submission: Please make sure to submit all required medical paperwork to Nurse Marchetti by March 15th. No paperwork will be accepted after this date! All forms can be found here.
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See or email Mr. Jenisch with questions.
Softball:
See or Email Ms. McCartan's 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.
*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.
CLUBS- 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.
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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.