FALCON FAMILY NEWS

Thanksgiving will be upon us soon, and November is a time for giving thanks. We're so thankful for all our hardworking staff and supportive parents. We appreciate everyone working together to help all students be successful. We're thankful to our outstanding PTA and all their efforts to support school activities and plan exciting family events. We're so thankful for our hardworking students. We appreciate them coming to school every day prepared and eager to learn. Our staff is truly amazing and go above and beyond each and every day to help every child be successful. Lastly, we're thankful for our outstanding community and their efforts to support our school in and outside the classroom. North Frederick Elementary is a special school and a special place for students, staff and families.

Thank you for sending your wonderful children to school everyday ready to learn. We are truly blessed to be serving North Frederick Elementary School.

Have a memorable Thanksgiving!

We have a new phone number! Our new front office number is: 227.203.1480!

North Frederick Elementary invites you to participate in our school’s 2024-2025 Family Survey. Your feedback is important to us! Your responses will remain anonymous and will be combined with the responses of other families.

To access the survey online, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24_25_SysSur-Families

Today is the last day the survey will be open.

We thank you in advance for your feedback!

• Monday, November 25th- School Spirit Day
  

• Tuesday, November 26th- Spirit Day: Pajama Day

• Tuesday, November 26th- Two Hour Early Dismissal

• Wednesday, Nov. 27-Nov. 29- School Closed

• Dec. 2nd-6th: Inclusive Schools Week (See spirit days below)

• Thursday, December 5th- Picture Retake

• Dec. 9th-20th: December to Remember (See spirit days below)

• Friday, December 20th- Winter Class Parties (More information to come on Tues. 11.26)

Join us the week of December 2-6 to celebrate UNITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY and Inclusive Schools Week 2024. Inclusive Schools Week is celebrated annually the first week in December by families, schools, and organizations in the U.S. and abroad. The week highlights and celebrates the progress that schools have made in implementing inclusive practices to ensure a quality education for an increasingly diverse student population.

We invite our school community to participate in celebration activities around the building, including the spirit days outlined below.

If you take pictures throughout the week, don’t forget to use the following hashtags: #FCPSWeBelong, #InclusiveSchoolsWeek, #ISW2024, #InclusiveSchools.

Students will arrive between 7:50 AM-8:15 AM

Instruction starts at 8:20 AM (Students who arrive after 8:20 will be marked late.)

Dismissal will begin at 2:50 PM

Information Worth Repeating

Please help us keep North Frederick Students and Staff safe by:

• Only enter the school at the front of the building.
• Have your drivers license with you when you arrive at the school.
• Do not let any other parent or visitor in the door when you are buzzed in. Each visitor must be "screened" and approved before being invited in.
• Help us keep students and staff safe when they are outside for recess and PE. Our school property is off limits to dog walkers and trespassers during our school hours.
• Dogs are not allowed on our property during arrival, dismissal and school hours.

The first step of the process is to follow these detailed directions on how to create an account in Unified Talent and then how to complete the two required trainings. After you complete your trainings, you will receive an email with the next steps in the process. Please be aware that the process can take 48-72 hours and MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR to you volunteering for FCPS.

If you are a current FCPS Employee who is interested in volunteering, you must complete the Volunteer training listed under your Recommended Courses on your Unified Talent Home Page.

• Visitors: Individuals attending school events (e.g., awards ceremonies, assemblies) do not need to register as volunteers. Visitors must:

• Bring valid identification and complete a Raptor screening each time they enter a school building.

• Volunteers: Volunteers are individuals who support and interact with students under staff supervision (e.g., assisting in classrooms, lunchrooms, class parties or chaperoning field trips). Volunteers must:

• Complete two (2) required training modules through Unified Talent and register via the Volunteer Center.

• The training modules must be completed before registering at the Volunteer Center.

• Upon arrival, they must present valid identification and undergo a Raptor screening.

• FCPS Staff as Volunteers: FCPS staff volunteering as parents/guardians or community members must:

• Register as volunteers.

• Complete the mandatory training modules in Unified Talent under "Volunteers in Schools."

• Bring their valid identification and undergo a Raptor screening each time they volunteer.

North Frederick staff are so proud of our students and families who continue to work hard to establish school and home routines, and keep students engaged in school. Our goal is for 96% attendance each month. Congratulations to 2nd & 3rd grades for reaching that goal in October.

We’re thrilled to share that our elementary, middle, and high schools are joining forces for an exciting new initiative focused on tackling chronic absenteeism and harnessing the power of data-driven decision making. Our entire feeder pattern is ALL IN for this collaborative effort, working together to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out strategies designed to make a meaningful impact across all grade levels.

Chronically absent is defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days for the year. At the end of the 180 day school year, 18 absences is considered chronically absent. Wednesday, September 18th marks our 20th day of school. If your child has missed 2 or more days by September 18th, they are technically chronically absent. We understand that some illnesses prevent students from attending school. If your child has missed 2 or more days, there is plenty of time to turn their attendance around by coming to school each day on time.

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Tracy Kibler, Principal Thomas Johnson High School

Josh Work, Principal Thomas Johnson Middle School

Tracy Poquette, Principal North Frederick Elementary School

President – Alicia Graves

Vice President –Lauren Herbster

Secretary – Amelia Saris

Treasurer – Ryan Trout

Thanksgiving Break (November 27th-December 1st): PTA Directory distributed

Ongoing: PTA Spring Play Co-chairs needed!

Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:30 PM: Next PTA meeting

Tuesday, December 10th, 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM: NFES PTA Shopping Day at Lucy's Consignment

Join Us for Another Tasty Fundraiser Night at Noodles & Company!

Following the amazing success of last month’s fundraiser at Chipotle, we’re thrilled to announce another chance to dine out and give back to our school! Join us at the Noodles & Company location at 200 A Shorebird St, Frederick, MD (next to Crumbl Cookies) on Thursday, November 21st, from 4-8 pm for a delicious evening where 25% of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our students and programs.

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and help us make this fundraiser as fantastic as the last one. Together, let’s make a big impact for our school!

Order online or in-person.

• In-person ordering: Please be sure to mention that you are there for the NFES PTA fundraiser!

• Online ordering instructions:

  • Log in or join Noodles.com/rewards

  • Enter your order

  • Enter code GIVING25 at checkout.

To check out their menu, please click here: https://www.noodles.com/menu

Thanks to those who signed up for the PTA Directory!

Thank you to those who signed up for the PTA directory! Remember to join the PTA if you have not yet done so (more info on that below) to make sure you have access. Look out for a directory update coming by Thanksgiving break.

Our annual School Play is set for May 2025 and we are looking to confirm a Chair and a Co-Chair! This is one of our school’s most cherished events, and we’re reaching out early to find volunteers for the Chair and Co-Chair positions. Planning will begin in January, and we’re looking to confirm our team now to make the show a success.

About the Chair and Co-Chair Roles:

• You’ll work directly with the talented team from MET Theater to help everything run smoothly

• At least one chairperson will need to be present at each practice to support rehearsals and organization.

• The play is open to our wonderful 2nd-5th grade students.

• The title of this year’s production is still a secret!

• This is a fantastic way to support our school, encourage the arts, and be part of something truly special.

To sign up as a Chair or Co-Chair, please email northfrederickpta@gmail.com with your name and any questions. Include "Play Chair" in the subject line.

Thank you for considering lending your talents and time to this exciting, annual show.

Shop at Lucy’s Consignment – Tuesday, December 10th!

Save the date! We’re excited to announce the NFES PTA Shopping Day at Lucy's Consignment on Tuesday, December 10th, from 9am to 7pm.

Are you looking for gently used winter gear? Incredible holiday toy deals? Lucy's has it all!

During this all-day event, just mention our school at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will go directly to our PTA, supporting programs and activities for our students!

Lucy’s Consignment is well-known in our community for its exceptional selection of gently used children’s clothing, maternity apparel, baby equipment, toys, footwear, books, and more. It’s the perfect place to find quality name-brand items at affordable prices.

Visit their website here: https://lucysconsignment.com/

Location:
9809 Liberty Road, Frederick
(Route 26 & Kelly Rd, between Walkersville and Libertytown)

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school. We hope to see you there!

It’s not too Late to Join the PTA – See You at our Next Meeting!

Families who join the PTA will receive exclusive access to the student directory if they have signed up. Plus, members can participate in the 2nd-5th Grade Spring Play for free!

For our teachers, PTA membership comes with a $75 reimbursement for classroom needs.

Don’t miss out – join today!

Our next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at 5:30pm, in the cafeteria. We'll also send out a Google Meet link to all members through email for those that can't make it in-person. You can also find up-to-date meeting links and info on our Facebook page and Instagram.

Keep clipping those Box Tops and Campbell's Labels for Education! Don't let them expire at home- send them in to earn money for our school!

Communication is very important to your child’s success at school and we want to keep you informed of what is going on at North Frederick Elementary School. We do not want you to miss important information.

• FCPS School Messenger

• Twitter: @FCPS_Poquette

• PTA Facebook page: North Frederick Elementary School PTA

• North Frederick Elementary Website: https://edu.fcps.org/nfes/home

Mrs. Angela Roland: Assistant Principal

Ms. Courtney Fike: Specialized Programs Coordinator

Mrs. Ericka Villatoro-Somarriba: Administrative Secretary

Mrs. Alex Brown: Front Office Secretary

Location: 1010 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 227.203.1480