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THIS WEEK'S NEWS FROM MR. U & THE FMS HSA
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Dear Frelinghuysen Community,
FMS students and staff have been treated to some incredibly inspirational co-curricular experiences these past two weeks thanks to the generosity of the Morris Educational Foundation, and the efforts of our HSA and the All-In Program.
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Two weeks ago, Rohan Murphy, a nationally recognized youth speaker and former Penn State wrestler who lost his legs at birth, spoke to all FMS students. His inspirational talk, supported by a grant to the All-In Program from the MEF, emphasized the need to create communities that are inclusive and not exclusive. He passionately communicated that his life is evidence that anyone can achieve their dreams if they persevere and embrace a “no excuses” mentality. It was clear that all students and staff in the audience were moved.
This past Friday, our 8th grade students enjoyed a performance by the Mayhem Poets. This presentation, part of our Cultural Arts grant from the MEF, blended hip-hop, slam poetry, theater, and improv to engage our students in realizing the power of the spoken word.
We are incredibly fortunate at FMS to be able to supplement our students’ academic experience with these invaluable co-curricular experiences. We are grateful to our community partners like the MEF who make them possible.
Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week.
In partnership,
Mr. Uglialoro
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TALENT SHOW BASKET RAFFLE
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Attention 8th Grade Parents:
The 8th Grade Class of Frelinghuysen Middle School is sponsoring a Basket Raffle at our upcoming Talent Show on April 28, 2017 to raise funds for 8th grade end-of-year activities.
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This is the largest 8th Grade class to graduate from Frelinghuysen in recent years and we are still short of reaching our fundraising goal. We hope to raise $6000 at our Talent Show/Basket Raffle to provide for a memorable class trip and send-off cookout/yearbook signing party for the entire class. To that end, we hope that you can help us reach our goal.
We are asking for donations of goods, services or gift certificates to include in our Basket Raffle. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, especially since they come from local community businesses. These donations are tax deductible and you can use this letter and the form at the bottom for tax purposes. Additionally, if you would like to provide us with any advertising materials (brochures, flyers, business cards, etc.) we will gladly display them on the evening of the Raffle. Goods and services can be raffled independently, or families can go in on a basket together! This may be particularly helpful when you are looking to donate a big ticket item. Last year we were able to raffle off items like Yankee Tickets and an iPad mini!
Please follow this link to sign-up to donate items.
Please follow this link for the full informational letter.
If you have any questions, please contact amy.bozza@msdk12.net.
Thank you!
Amy Bozza
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The 6th Grade Social will be held on the evening of March 31, 2017. We have a fun night planned with DJ entertainment and more. More info to follow. Tickets will be on sale during the 6th grade lunch period on March 29, 30 and 31.
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Please consider volunteering to help make the 6th grade social a success. We need volunteers to sell tickets during the 6th grade lunch periods, donations for the event, as well as helpers to assist on the night of the event. Click here to volunteer.
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SAVE THE DATE: FMS HSA Color Run, Friday June 2, 2017, after school
Location: FMS Athletic Fields
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Family members welcome! Kick off and registration will be May 8 - May 17. More details to follow…come join the fun!!
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Parents of FMS students are invited to an informational presentation at MHS entitled “Increasing Self-Esteem and Reducing Anxiety in Teens: Parental Tools and Tactics” by Ellen Purtell, LCSW, Clinical Director at Daytop in Mendam at 7 p.m. in the Learning Commons on Thurs, April 27th.
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The FMS Snack Stand is in desperate need of volunteers! This a a great opportunity for parents to interact with the middle schoolers while helping out the HSA.
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The snack stand is open every day after school selling water and light snack items. You will be in and out in an hour (2pm to 3pm) and you can sign up for as many or as few days per month as you want. Whatever fits your schedule. To volunteer please send an email to
FMSsnackstand@gmail.com.
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The annual Morristown High School Dinner and Fashion Show to benefit Project Graduation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Birchwood Manor. Tickets are $65 per person.
Click here for more information on how to reserve your table today. Note: Invitations will NOT be mailed or distributed via backpack mail.
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Gather all those Box Tops you’ve been saving and send them in!
Please put them in a Ziploc bag and write your child's Homeroom teacher on the bag.
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Have your student drop the Ziploc bag in the black Box Tops mailbox outside the main office. This is an easy fundraiser for FMS and a great way to raise money for our students! Please continue to clip Box Tops from the products you buy each week because we collect all year.
Also, register your ShopRite Price Plus club card and select FMS. Any time you buy participating products at ShopRite using your Price Plus card during the advertised times, box top earnings will automatically be awarded to FMS!
We will keep you posted on our progress throughout the school year so you can see how you are making a difference. Thank you for your continued support!
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Recycle your old cell phones and ink/laser cartridges from home or work. There is a collection box in the main office all year long and FMS-HSA will receive cash, which will go towards HSA sponsored programs for our kids.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Thurs, Mar 30: MHS Project Graduation
Fri, Mar 31: 6th Gr Social, 7-8:30 pm
Mon, Apr 10-14: Spring Break, Schools Closed
Tues, Apr 18: 3rd Marking Period Ends
Fri, Jun 2: FMS HSA Color Run
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