PTSA Weekly News

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 9:07am

Hello from the PTSA!

Upcoming Dates/Events
  • May 13 - PTSA meeting 7:00pm - IN PERSON @ FQMS 
  • May 21 - Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser  (Clarksville)
  • May 24 - Media Center books due
A huge THANK YOU to all who helped to make Staff Appreciation week a success!  
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Thank you to all those who donated pajamas for the Casey Cares Pajama Drive!  Ninety-nine (99) pairs of pajamas were collected!   Your donations will bring smiles to many  faces!

PTSA Meeting - In Person - May 13 at 7:00 pm-  Please join us on Monday, May 13, at 7:00pm in the FQMS cafeteria to vote in the new board for the 2024-2025 school year.   Nominations will be accepted from the floor.  You must be a member of the PTSA to vote or run for a position.   If you are interested or have questions, please email fqmspta.president@gmail.com.   \

Current nominees are: 
  • President - Sweta Thaker
  • 1st VP - Nadimire Jules-Dole
  • 2nd VP - Chenise Henderson
  • Secretary - Kristi Nester
  • Treasurer - Athena Liu
  • PTACHC Delegates - Ellen Sowry and Rachelle Pierre-Mathieu
All Media Center books will be due on Friday, May 24th
Currently, there are over 200 overdue items.  Please help your readers find and return their overdue books as soon as possible to prepare for the end of the school year. We will be sending payment instructions after May 24th for any books that are lost/not returned.
Many thanks from the Media Center for your help!
Calling all Artists!
The MCSS 2024 Art Showcase theme is 'Safe Spaces'.
Capture the essence of security within the school environment through your unique perspective. From the physical to the emotional, express what makes you feel safe. Showcase the collaborative efforts that contribute to school safety, and let your artwork be a powerful testament to the strength of Maryland learning communities.  Submission deadline is June 7, 2024.  Download the flyer here.  
Donation Shed - Just a reminder that the donation shed is located in the school parking lot and only accepts clothing donations.  No mattresses, toys, rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household items.   Please refrain from putting items in there that clearly do not belong.  If you have any doubt, leave it out.  Please take the time to read the signs on the outside of the shed to see what is acceptable.
 
Spiritwear:
  • FQMS Spiritwear - Start this spring with some new Folly gear!  Check out our spirit wear for the latest deals.  https://www.follyquarterspiritwear.com/
  • Glenelg High School Spiritwear -  8th grade families, get your Glenelg High Spiritwear here.  
  • River Hill High School Spiritwear - 8th grade families, get your River Hill Spiritwear here.
Summer Camps: 

New Sign - Please help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 for a new sign, any amount is helpful.  In honor of FQMS celebrating 20 years serving this community, PTSA is fundraising to replace the worn and damaged sign at the main entrance.  The funding has to come solely from donations.  Please consider donating to this fundraiser, and be assured any amount is greatly appreciated to reach our goal of $25k.  Click here to donate.  Thank you!

Message from PTSA - PTSA has a lot of great things planned for the remainder of the school year, but we cannot do it without you!  
  • Join - First and foremost, we invite everyone to join the PTSA. Stop over to our website Follyquarterpta.org and join today.  Look for the Join button at the bottom of the homepage. 
  • Donate - PTSA cannot do all the fantastic things planned without the support of our community.  Please consider donating and if your company matches donations, Folly Quarter Middle School PTSA is a 501c3.  Thank you for your generosity and support!
  • Get Involved - Volunteers needed!  Looking to make a difference, gain new friends and connect with the community?  Getting involved is a great way to do it.  We have lots of opportunities, big and small, to make a difference at FQMS.   See our Signup Genius for opportunities coming up during the year.  PTSA also asks for donations of items periodically throughout the school year as well as parental volunteers for events.
  • New Ideas - Have a passion for something?  Let's chat!  Email:  FQMSpta.president@gmail.com
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