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We had a fantastic turnout for our 6th Grade Open House this past Thursday. Huge thank you to ATA Martial Arts, Monkey Fish Toys, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for providing childcare. This allowed our families the opportunity to fully experience their child's middle school schedule and engage with teachers.

We look forward to having 6th Grade families join us this Thursday evening for an Open House from 6:30 - 8:00, and 7th & 8th the following week. Doors will open at 6:15. Please plan to be in your child's homeroom seat promptly at 6:30 for school-wide announcements and a more detailed layout of the night. We will have staff in the hallways to help you find your homeroom.

We are happy to partner with ATA Martial Arts and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to provide free childcare starting at 6:15 during both Open House dates.

If you need any language interpretation or physical accommodations for this event, please reach out as soon as possible so we can best support your needs.

Attention all singers: The award-winning Fugett Chorale is holding auditions for the 24-25 school year during the week of September 16th-19th. The Chorale is our auditioned chorus that rehearses on Tuesdays after-school, performs several concerts throughout the year, and finishes the year with a competition in Hershey, PA. Auditions are after school, and interested students only need to sign up for one 5-minute time-slot and prepare to sing "My Country, Tis of Thee." Audition materials posted on Schoology. If you have any questions, message Mr. Hill or see him in room 229.

iHistory Information Sheet 24/25

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. FMS will provide information and resources on how we can prevent suicide from occurring within our community throughout the next few weeks. On Tuesday, September 10th, it is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative”. It is important to discuss and acknowledge prevention and awareness and ways to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. The awareness colors are purple and teal. We are asking students and staff to wear these colors (or anything that promotes kindness and mental health awareness) in support of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10th. Please reach out to Mrs. Hess or Ms. Spano with any questions.

Please use this FMSAttendance@wcasd.net email to communicate all attendance information to the FMS main office.

Lateness will be handled in accordance with the WCASD Attendance Policies, and PA State Laws. Eight (8) unexcused lateness will result in an after-school detention for the student. A tardy is defined as a minimum of one minute of lateness to school. Late arrivals to school due to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, orthodontist, etc.) will be excused (ET) with a note from the practitioner. Unexcused tardy students must arrive by the end of 1st period (9:01am) in order to participate in their sport for that day.

Please wait until 7:00 to let children out of the car. We have staff ready to welcome students every morning, but this role does not start until 7:00.

Thank you for following the circle pick up path. This traffic pattern is in place to ensure the safety of students and staff.

To serve you better, families may drop off and/or pick up East and Fugett students at either building, as long at you are using the typical drop off/pick up location.

Phones are “Off and Away”. When the homeroom bell rings at 7:30, until dismissal at 2:15, phones are turned off and placed in student lockers. Any phone out between these bells will be turned in to the office and will begin the progressive discipline process with the student. This practice will be strictly and consistently enforced across all three middle schools.

Bring your device charged and protected. All returning 7th and 8th grade students should bring their laptop and case* to school on the first day. 6th graders will receive devices and cases on Monday. Devices should come to school daily, fully charged, to reduce the need for charging cords and cables throughout classrooms. During the school year, if a student has a district-issued laptop not in their case, this will prompt a discipline referral. This is to ensure digital learning opportunities, protect the device, and reduce potential parent invoices for damaged devices. (*We recognize not all returning students may have a laptop case on the first day of school. Students without a laptop case should notify their homeroom teacher the first day of school.)

Attendance - Students arriving late to homeroom (after the homeroom bell rings at 7:30) must report to the office for a pass. Lateness will be handled in accordance with the WCASD Attendance Policies, and PA State Laws. Eight (8) unexcused lateness will result in an after-school detention for the student. A tardy is defined as a minimum of one minute of lateness to school. Late arrivals to school due to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, orthodontist, etc.) will be excused (ET) with a note from the practitioner.

Ineligibility - Any student who is failing at least two major subjects, or at least one major subject and two minor subjects (such as a Unified Arts class like Art or PE), by noon on Friday is ineligible to attend sports practices and games, clubs, and any extracurricular, school-sponsored activities which occur from the next Sunday through Saturday of the following week. This would include musical performances*, drama, dances, and sporting events.

*Culminating musical performances related to Chorus, Band, and Orchestra are not subject to ineligibility as they are curricular events and not extracurricular activities. Chorale, Jazz Band, Drama Club, and Select Strings are extra-curriculars and should be handled the same as sports and other clubs.

Monitoring grades - We highly recommend that families use the Parent Portal to monitor grades and sign up for automatic email updates in the Email Notification tab. You can also look through individual course and assignment updates by using your child's Schoology account and accessing each Class and Assignment.

Making up work – All students have three Academic Care Periods (extended homerooms) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is an ideal flexible time to work with any staff member in the building. Teachers have until noon Friday to grade and update any missed work or tests to improve failing grades before the ineligibility report is generated. Turning assignments in on time is the best way to keep grades up-to-date.

WCASD Discipline and Records Policy - https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/3430

Date: Tuesday, October 1st - we go rain or shine! Coordinate pick up at Fugett around 4:00 pm. Do not park in car loop. Fee: $55 - pay online: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/35091

Transportation: Klein coach bus Food options: Pack lunch, order school Aramark lunch (see lunch form), or buy lunch at Renaissance Faire Signed permission forms due by 9/13.

See Mrs. Abbott (sabbott@wcasd.net) or Mrs. Davis (kdavis@wcasd.net) with questions!

Back to School: Mental Health Tips and Resources to Help Youth Thrive in – and out of – the Classroom

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-mental-health-tips-resources-help-youth-thrive-in-out-classroom

o Fall Athletics information and WCASD PIAA sports registration website (deadline 09/20/2024)

o For any families looking to attend an EHS football game this year, please review the attached ticketing and attendance expectations. All tickets are purchased online.

The district is surveying interest in girls wrestling across all three middle school. Please complete this form if you have interest.

Bert's Ice Cream:

Mark the official end of summer and enjoy the half day with an ice cream treat at Bert's! Mention you are with Fugett MS, and Bert's will donate 20% of sales to the Fugett PTO. Congratulations to homeroom 219 (Ms. Richards & Mrs. Carney-Massey), for coming up with the winning signature flavor: The Salty Caramel Cougar (Salted Caramel ice cream, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, and Sea Salt caramel cups)! Bert's is located at: 660 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 and is open on Wednesday the 18th from 2:00-8:30. Thank you for your support!

BloomBox: Use Bloombox delivery for all of your fall floral and decorating needs. When you use the Code: FUGETT15 at checkout the PTO will receive 15% of the proceeds! https://getblooming.com/

Donations:

Please give what you are able. We kindly suggest $25 per family but are thrilled to receive your donation at any amount. Your support allows us to provide funding for grade level activities, assemblies, staff grants, field days, 8th grade picnic, fright night and much more! Plus the more general donations we get the less fundraising we have to do throughout the year! We accept Venmo, Paypal & Cash/Checks (scroll down on our homepage for venmo and Paypay QR codes).

Volunteer:

If you are interested in being the first to know about volunteer opportunities throughout the school year please fill out this google form.

Our School Store volunteer slots are available HERE.

Save the Dates:

September 1st - 30th Bloom Box Fundraiser Code: FUGETT15 (see Flyer for more information)

Wednesday, September 18th 2:00-8:30 pm Ice Cream DNO/Bert's West Chester (Fugett 1/2 Day)

Tuesday, October 1st 6:00-7:00 pm, PTO General Meeting/Fugett Cafeteria

Tuesday, October 1st 7:15-9:00 pm, Parent Meet Up/Stone Tavern

Tuesday, October 15th 4:00 – 8:00 pm, DNO Panera Exton & West Chester

Friday, October 18th Fright Night

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Thursday, September 12th, 6:30-8:00

Wednesday, October 16th

Friday, October 18th

Wednesday, November 20th (tentative)

See attachment below for specific information regarding FMS carline directions and visuals.

Parents: Please encourage your children to check their backpack for toys and water guns before coming to school after a weekend. We understand that backpacks may serve a dual purpose over the weekend, but any items in violation of the WCASD Discipline Manual will result in student disciplinary outcomes.