Important Dates
January 24 Professional Work Day - No school for students
January 28 8:00 a.m. Math Parent/Teacher Virtual Conference Scheduling Opens for Parents
January 31 Report cards issued
February 1 Countywide Professional Learning Day - No school for students
February 4 PTA Fundraiser "Love Bug Bags" orders due (see below under PTA news for more information)
February 4 4:00 p.m. Conference Scheduling Closes
February 10 FRES closes at 12:45 for Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 11 FRES closes at 12:45 for Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16 Schools close 3 hours early (12:45)
February 21 Presidents' Day Holiday - Schools and offices closed
Dear FRES Community,
Even though we’ve had a short week, we’ve had a busy week here at FRES. Our students continue to work hard and demonstrate kindness towards their FRES classmates. Today, we celebrated their hard work with our 2nd quarter PBIS Celebration. All students participated in Club Day and had many choices of activities. Some of the clubs were crafts, games, legos, movies, and drawing/coloring. Our students (and staff) had so much fun. What a great way to end the quarter!
Have a great long weekend,
Mr. Conroy and Ms. Pazornik
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Parent/Teacher Math Conference Scheduling
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on February 10 and 11. This set of conferences will be with your child's math teacher. Schools will close 3 hours early for this purpose. Parents will be able to schedule conferences starting at 8:00 a.m. on January 28. View scheduling instructions here.
From the FRES Music Department
MUSIC CONCERT DATE CHANGE - Please be aware that the Winter Concert for Band, Chorus, and Orchestra has been changed to MARCH 29th, 2022. More information will be sent home with your musician and can be found on your music ensemble course in Canvas.
From the Gifted and Talented Department
2021-2022 Gifted & Talented (GT) Placement Process
If you have any questions about GT placement, please contact our school’s GT Resource Teachers: Mrs. Clawson (kimberly_clawson@hcpss.org) and Mrs. Hogan (susan_hogan@hcpss.org).
From the Health Room
HCPSS Daily Symptom Check list:
https://www.hcpss.org/2021-2022/health-and-safety/#health-check
Howard County Health Department: Covid facts & testing locations
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/covid-19
Covid-19 Self Screenings: All parents/guardians are to perform a COVID-19 health check every day before your student leaves home. Students are not to come to school if they are experiencing any symptom(s) associated with COVID-19 or other communicable disease. Here's a fun emoji illness chart that can help.
The FRES PTA is holding a "Love Bug Bag" fundraiser to benefit 5th grade activities. View the flyer here.
Kids on Campus Summer Registration Opens January 27
Brochures are available on the table in the vestibule at FRES, or visit the website here.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes is having a reading incentive program, "Books and Bundts" that started on 1/15! Check out the flyer here and reading tracker here.
Savage Ukes, Saturday, January 22
Check out the info here.
New HCPSS Community News and Programs Site:
In response to community requests for resources, HCPSS’ new Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.
Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org.
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