February 11, 2022
Absences - Absence notes must be received in writing from a parent/guardian within 5 days of an absence. Please send all attendance correspondence to: fqmsabsence@hcpss.org
Late Arrivals - Students must be in first period by 7:40 am. Please make sure your child is accompanied into the building by either an adult or a note explaining the reason for the late arrival.
Early Dismissal - If you have to take your child out of school early, please email fqmsabsence@hcpss.org, send your child in with a note for the front office, or call in advance. You MUST present your driver’s license when you arrive. A work ID is not valid.
For Discretionary Absences (up to 3 per school year) see the form here: http://fqms.hcpss.org/sites/default/files/Discretionary%20Absence%20Form%20%28FILLABLE%29.pdf
Please email the completed form to: FQMSabsence@hcpss.org.
For Religious Observances see the form attached here: http://fqms.hcpss.org/sites/default/files/religious-absence%20form%20%28fillable%29.pdf. Please forward this completed form to: FQMSabsence@hcpss.org.
This week marks National School Counseling Week. We would like to recognize Emy Coonts and Emily Thaceu for all of their hard work with our students, families and staff. We encourage you to send a note of thanks or praise to our amazing counselors. This week is also about educating staff, students, and families about the extensive work school counselors provide to the community. See more here.
Upcoming Dates
February 15 - Hearing & Vision Clinic (8th grade and students new to Maryland)
February 16 - 3-hour early dismissal (11:25 for FQMS)
March 14 - Virtual PTSA Meeting, 7 pm
March 16 - 3-hour early dismissal (11:25 for FQMS)
After School Storytelling Club - Do you want to tell stories with friends or go on an epic quest while remaining seated? Join the story-telling club for an epic quest that takes you from foggy mountains to shady forests. Create a hero and collect epic treasures. Destroy evil and smite the dark, but whatever you choose, hope that fate is on your side. Join us on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm! We meet in Room 8 (Mrs. Knight's room).
Hearing & Vision Clinic - FQMS will be holding a vision and hearing clinic at FQMS on 2/15/22. All 8th grade students and students new to the state of Maryland that do not have a record of prior screening will be tested. Please see the attached letter for details. Please contact the FQMS Nurse, at Laura_Smith1@hcpss.org with any questions. Thank you. Hearing and Vision Screening Cover Letter.pdf
Gifted and Talented (GT) Summer Institutes for Talent Development
FQMS PTSA Updates including Ledo’s fundraiser, Book Fair , Free Shipping on Spirit Wear, and More!
Harris Teeter's Together in Education Program - FQMS has joined the Harris Teeter's program to help raise funds for our school. It is easy and free. Simply give the cashier our school code, 6538, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year. Thank you for your support.
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
HCPSS Technology Help
Please see our website for technology help resources.