FBMS Weekly Newsletter

April 7, 2025 #empoweringchange&inspiringhope

KICKING OFF TERM 4- REPORT CARDS WILL BE POSTED 4/11

4/4- Quarter III ended

4/11- Report Cards posted to ASPEN

4/17- 8th Grade Class Breakfast

4/18- NO SCHOOL

4/21-4/25- NO SCHOOL- April Vacation

ADAPTIVE LEADER PROGRAM

Our adaptive peer leaders are shown here proudly showcasing the paper chain that our school created on our Inclusion Day! This chain serves as a reminder of the pledges we made to include everyone. It is a daily reminder in the lobby at FBMS!

MCAS TESTING UNDERWAY- MAKE UPS THIS WEEK

All students participated in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System testing (MCAS) this past week for ELA. Math is next!

MCAS testing is required for all students who attend Massachusetts public schools. These assessments provide valuable insight into student learning, helping us identify strengths and areas for growth while ensuring our curriculum meets state standards. The data from the tests helps us to make decisions regarding our curriculum and instruction every year.

Thank you to all of our students for a job well done! Make up testing will be on 5/7 & 5/8.

A LOOK AHEAD:

4/29 and 5/1: Grades 6, 7, and 8 Math

5/6 and 5/8: Grade 8, STEM

5/20 and 5/21: Grade 8, Civics

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

Officer Heather Degnan visited our criminal justice club to celebrate Women’s History Month. She spoke about her experiences as a Marshfield Police Officer. Officer Degnan answered questions, told stories and simulated a mock field sobriety test. Thank you Officer Degnan for always supporting our students at FBMS!

Women's History Month is a celebration of the contributions women have made to history, culture and society.

Thank you Officer Degnan for sharing your own personal experiences with us!

TRACK PROGRAM AT FBMS

For any students interested in FBMS TRACK! Here is a welcome letter that contains all the information to get started on the upcoming season: 2025 Welcome Letter , including registration, and a full schedule with practice and meet information.

You can always find this information on the team webpage here: https://www.mpsd.org/o/fbms/page/fbms-xc-track-field

Looking forward to a great season!

MR. MAYER'S BAND CLASS

Sharpening the instrument skills under Mr. Mayer's direction.

8th GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY 4/9

Attention families of 8th graders! 8th grade advisors Meaghan Segalla and Sean Baldwin are looking to meet with adult volunteers to plan the 8th Grade Class Night event. The volunteer meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 pm at FBMS. The main doors will be open and we will greet you in the lobby before meeting for about an hour in classroom 6. During this informational meeting, you will help us to select a theme for the dance and begin to form groups for decorating the cafeteria. This event is always a meaningful one for our 8th grade students and we always try to make it as special as possible for them. If you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to help with the event, we will share information with you after the meeting.

Thank you for your time, consideration and effort. We truly appreciate it and we are excited to celebrate our wonderful 8th grade students!

FBMS CAFETERIA

We are so lucky to have an amazing staff in our FBMS cafeteria. Thank you for all that you do to provide healthy options to our students and staff.

THEATER SHOW 4/15 at FBMS- DON'T MISS OUT!

The FBMS Theater Club proudly presents "Scenes from Romeo and Juliet (sort of...almost)" on Tuesday, April 15th. There will be two shows, one right after school at 2:45PM and one at 5:00PM.

Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at lunch and at the door.

The show runs about 45 minutes. If you attend the 2:45 PM show you can take the late bus home or be picked up at 3:45 PM.

Come support our Theater Club as they prepare for the METG State Wide Festival.

MS. BURNETT'S ART CLASS

Working on drawing technique and using a tracer machine.

CURRENT 8TH GRADE BOYS INTERESTED IN SOCCER AT MHS- 4/16

All 8th grade boys interested in joining MHS Soccer, meet with Coach Kile and the Varsity Captains next Wednesday, April 16 immediately after school. They will meet from 2:30-3pm

in Room 22 (across from the cafeteria).

If you have questions, you can call Coach Kile ext. 46422 or email him at gkile@mpsd.org

AI INFORMATION SESSION- 4/16 at MHS

On April 16th we will be hosting an AI Information Session for parents/caregivers from 6:30 - 8 pm in the MHS Auditorium.

PARENTS- IS YOUR STUDENT MISSING A WATER BOTTLE, LUNCH BOX OR SWEATSHIRT?

Our lost and found is growing. Ask your student to check it out and claim missing items!

8th GRADE FAMILIES- MOVING ON UP SIGNS- ORDER NOW!

Display your pride for your 8th Grader on your front lawn and congratulate them for all their accomplishments during their time at FBMS.

Ordering closes on April 11th. Pickup date will be in early June. We have been asked not to display signs until after the MHS graduation. Thank you for your cooperation.

https://furnacebrook.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5613&form=11

MARCH LIBRARY WINNER

Congratulations to our March Library winner Jaxon G!

PROJECT 351 CLOTHING DRIVE NEEDS YOUR DOANTIONS

Thank you to those who have already made donations! We will continue to collect through April 11th! This initiative comes to us by our Project 351 Ambassador, Grade 8 student Cora Norcott.

In Massachusetts 1 in 3 kids are in danger of clothing insecurity which means that they don't have enough clothing to fit them. All of the clothing collected will go to Cradles to Crayons, which is an organization that gives the clothing to children in Massachusetts who need it. You can donate clothing by placing your gently used or new items in the bins located in the front lobby, front foyer, or cafeteria. Check your closets and thank you for donating!

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Never a dull moment...fabric, frolic, fun and friends! Our sixth grade students also had a guest speaker, an author - Shelley Pearsall - pop into their classrooms via zoom!

SPRING CONCERT DATES- MARK YOUR CALENDAR

6th Grade Concert is Tuesday, May 13th.

7th Grade Concert is Thursday, May 15th.

8th Grade Concert is Wednesday, May 21st

The concerts will be held in the FBMS auditorium at 7:30pm

IT'S ALMOST EGG YOUR YARD TIME- SPONSORED BY MHS DECA PROGRAM

The "Egg Your Yard" fundraiser is sponsored this year by DECA. This fundraiser helps subsidize their trip to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), where MHS students compete and represent Marshfield on a global stage.

For the fundraiser, our DECA members will be hiding eggs for Easter egg hunts at homes in the community.

Marshfield DECA’s "Egg My Yard" Fundraiser will help you surprise your kids with a yard full of Easter eggs on Easter morning! Marshfield DECA will hide treat-filled eggs in your yard the night before, so you can wake up to a fun Easter surprise. Simply place your order, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Cost:

$20 - 12 eggs

$30 - 24 eggs

$40 - 36 eggs

$50 - 50 eggs

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: $5 - Golden egg filled with small toys & extra candy

Sign up at bit.ly/eggmyyard2025! Confirmation emails will be sent after completing the form, and all payments are due by Tuesday, April 15th.

*Please note this is only for Marshfield residents!

FROM THE MINDS OF A GROUP OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

A fashion trend in the making!

GREEN TEAM TRASH FREE TUESDAYS

Furnace Brook Middle School's Green Team started their Trash-Free Tuesdays. Please try to avoid bringing pre-packaged food, plastic Ziploc bags, plastic water bottles, etc. We understand that zero packaging can be a challenge; all we ask is everyone's best effort. Instead of putting goldfish in a plastic bag, toss it in a small reusable container instead. The Green Team and our planet thank you!

THE EMOTIONAL BRAIN PRESENTATION THIS WEEK- 4/9

All caregivers are invited to a special presentation on

The Emotional Brain

When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Where: Seth Ventress Building, 76 South River St. (Next to Fire Station) on 2nd Floor
Presenter: Joanna Silverman, Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Click here to Register

Emotions have an impact on learning. They influence our ability to process information and to accurately understand what we encounter. But how much do parents really know about emotions? There has never been a more important time to look more closely at how emotions impact our children. Young people are presenting with higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse, making it difficult for them to be fully present in the learning environment and functioning members of society.

During this workshop, we will explore the emotional system, gain a better understanding of how it impacts behavior, and learn effective strategies to incorporate emotional resilience into parenting.

This is open to all caregivers of children PK-12. We hope you will join us.

Presented by Joanna Silverman, PACES Coordinator at Pilgrim Area Collaborative, brought to you by the Marshfield SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council).

Registration requested for materials planning - Link to Register: https://form.jotform.com/250844957633164

8th GRADE FAMILIES- SAVE THE DATE 6/16

Mark your calendars for the 8th grade processional!

FROM THE CLINIC

We look forward to assisting families and students in achieving optimal health and wellness during the academic school year. Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions.

Maura Carroll, RN, BSN mcarroll@mpsd.org

Karen Mellen, RN, BSN kmellen@mpsd.org

Megan Owren RN, BSN mowren@mpsd.org

Clinic Contact Information: Phone: (781)-319-3965 / Fax: (781)-319-1780

FBMS CLINIC WELCOMES SNACKS, JUICE, & TISSUE DONATIONS

The FBMS Clinic is accepting specific snack and juice donations. They also welcome Tissue donations.

We are now accepting donations of the following items:

Saltine crackers
Individual serving bags of Goldfish crackers
Individual serving bags of Smartfood (as a gluten free option)
100% Juice Boxes -- preferably 15g. carbs or fewer per juice box (ex. Apple Juice)
Tissues

Donations can be brought to the FBMS Clinic by students or dropped at the main office by families. Your generosity is great appreciated! Thank you!

LATE BUSES ARE AVAILABLE M-TH

Later than normal transportation, or "late buses," run almost every day. FBMS provides two late buses: a North Marshfield bus and a South Marshfield bus. If your child is staying after school for a club or activity, your child can take a late bus home at approximately 4:05PM. Events that run later than 4PM will require a ride home.

Students can determine what bus to ride (North or South) by checking the list of bus stops located in the front lobby. Additionally, students must have a bus pass to ride the bus. Buses pick up and leave an hour and a half (4PM) after dismissal so it gives students time to participate in after school activities or obtain extra help. We will be on hand to help students navigate this optional transportation.