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Back-to-School Night Presentation Principal and PTA WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Principal Joel Beidleman Contact Information Joel_l_Beidleman@mcpsmd.org Follow us on Twitter @farquharms PTA President

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Back-to-School Night Presentation Principal and PTA

WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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Principal Joel Beidleman

Contact Information Joel_l_Beidleman@mcpsmd.org

Follow us on Twitter @farquharms

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PTA President

Contact Information Tammyrfox22@gmail.com

Tammy Fox

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Pathway to Communication

Issue 1st point 2nd point 3rd point Curriculum Student’s Teacher Content Specialist Grade level Administrator Peer Counselor Grade Level Administrator Principal Teacher Teacher Grade Level Administrator Principal General Call Main Office 240-740-1200

  • r Email Main

Office Staff Team Leader Grade level Administrator Social Emotional Counselor Team Leader Grade level Administrator Discipline Grade Level Administrator Principal Principal

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Seventh Grade Administrator Rhoshanda Pyles

Assistant Principals

Eighth Grade Administrator Amy Councilman

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6th Grade Counselor

Samantha Stanford

Samantha_Stanford@mcpsmd.org Phone: 240-740-1210

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7th Grade Counselor

Susan James

Susan_C_James@mcpsmd.org Phone: 240-740-1210

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8thGrade Counselor

Julie Lazaris

Julie_C_Lazaris@mcpsmd.org Phone: 240-740-1210

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Virtual Schedule At-A-Glance

  • Mr. Beidleman
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Virtual Schedule

Live Instructional time Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.:

  • Morning 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Lunch 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Afternoon 12:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Additional Support:

  • Opportunities during teacher check ins on Wed.
  • Opportunities during 1st half of lunch break
  • Opportunities during focus intervention period
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OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL: ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY

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Weekly Schedules - 5 Day Pattern

  • In a week with 5 days, the weekly schedule

pattern is as follows:

Week Monday Full Day Live

Periods 1 - 4

Tuesday Full Day Live

Periods 5 - 8

Wednesday Optional Student Check-ins Thursday Full Day Live

Periods 1 - 4

Friday Full Day Live

Periods 5 - 8

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Weekly Schedules - Adjusted Wednesday

  • In order to prioritize live instruction, Wednesdays during

weeks that are less than 5 days will become another instructional day, and virtual check-ins will not occur.

  • The missing day of the week will be held on Wednesday in

place of the typical Wednesday check-in schedule.

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Weekly Schedule - Adjusted Wednesday

For example, September 7th was Labor Day; periods 1 - 4 were moved to Wednesday of that week:

Note: There are 10 adjusted Wednesdays in first semester (out of 22 weeks) Weekly schedules are posted on the FMS website and emailed every Friday

Week Monday Labor Day Holiday Tuesday Full Day Live

Periods 5 - 8

Adjusted Wednesday Full Day Live

Periods 1 - 4

Thursday Full Day Live

Periods 1 - 4

Friday Full Day Live

Periods 5 - 8

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Student Expectations

“I believe in age-appropriate discipline that supports families, students, and staff and restores relationships.” Principal Beidleman

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What does non-engagement look like?

  • Not attending zoom class meetings
  • Attending zoom class meetings but

not turning any work

  • Not answering when the teacher calls
  • n them

(verbally or in the chat)

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Grade Level Newsletter

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How to access newsletter?

CLICK TO ENTER VIRTUAL NEWSLETTERS BY GRADE LEVEL

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How to access the newsletter?

CLICK TO VIEW NEWSLETTERS BY THE WEEK

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Example of Grade 7 newsletter

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Student Attendance

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If a student is absent from school, please report the absence by doing one of the following:

  • Call the main office at (240)740-1200
  • Email the Attendance Secretary at nancy_slocum@mcpsmd.org
  • Fill out the attendance form on the FMS website homepage
  • Absences will be reconciliated daily by the Attendance

Secretary

Reporting Student Absence

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The Live Virtual Absence form is located

  • n the FMS website homepage on left

hand side under “School Information”.

CLICK TO ENTER VIRTUAL ABSENCE LESSON FORM

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Fill out this form and select one of

  • ptions under “Contribution to

Learning” to have your student reported as present. If your student has not completed one of the options within 72 hours, then you student’s absence will be recorded as excused or unexcused.

SELECT CONTRIBUTION TO LEARNING OPTION

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Parent Teacher Association

“MAKE EVERY CHILD’S POTENTIAL A REALITY BY ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN”

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Welcome

  • Why your family should

join the PTA?

  • How can YOU become a

part of the PTA family?

“We will continue to advocate for your family and our community at the local, state and national level.” Tammy Fox

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What does the PTA do?

Support students, staff, and community

Open communication through our e-lists, social media and our all NEW Newsletter

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What does the PTA do for school instruction?

IXL for mathematics and English. Students are provided username to gain fluency and confidence in math! IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support, and motivating awards Brian Pop is used by teachers to make learning visible through tools that challenge students to reflect, make connections, and engage in deeper curiosity.

Other materials provided include: Smart Music, Screencastify, Virtual Field Trips, and English Novels

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Join and Donate

When you join the PTA, donate to the PTA Direct Appeal at the same time! Our goal is $20,000, which we will use to directly fund various programs, enrichment materials, equipment, supplies (including PPE), social events (hopefully in the spring), and any other events important to our school.

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Step by Step

  • Go to the FMS MemberHub webpage:

https://fmspta.new.memberhub.store

  • We have lowered our membership fees this year,

parent/guardian memberships start at $15

  • Fun giveaways with your membership and direct appeal

donation:

  • Bronze Membership $75 ($50 tax deductible donation; 2 adult

memberships and a FMS car magnet)

  • Silver Membership $125 ($100 tax deductible donation; 2 adult

memberships and FMS car magnet and lanyard)

  • Gold Membership $250 ($225 tax deductible donation; 2 adult

memberships and FMS car magnet, FMS cup and drawstring bag)

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Important Dates

Chipotle Fundraiser - September 26th PTA Meeting - October 13th

MCPS School Board Vice President Brenda Wolffe will join us to discuss Racial Equity efforts in MCPS and what we can do as parents to improve

  • utcomes for all students.
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Are you Social?

Follow the PTA

Facebook - William H. Farquhar MS PTA Instagram - @farquharpta3806 Twitter - @farquhar_pta

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Principal Wrap-Up

Joel Beidleman

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BACK-TO- SCHOOL NIGHT SCHEDULE

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School Homepage

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How to access your teacher

CLICK TO ENTER VIRTUAL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SESSION

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How to access your teacher

CLICK TO ENTER VIRTUAL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SESSION

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