Important Dates
Tuesday, January 7: PTA meeting, 5:30 PM
January 8th & 9th: MSDE State Visit
Wednesday, January 8: PTA Restaurant Night at Coal Fire
Friday, January 10th: School Spirit Day (Falcon gear or school colors)
Wednesday, January 15th: Last day of quarter 2
Jan. 16-Jan. 20th: School Closed for students
Friday, January 24th: Q2 Awards Ceremony (Letters will come home in the January 15th Thursday folder, yes on a Wednesday)
Friday, January 31st: Hat Day
Attendance Matters
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 grade for reaching that goal in every month this year. Congratulations to PK, K, and 3rd grades for coming very close to our goal.
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.
Tracy Kibler, Principal Thomas Johnson High School
Josh Work, Principal Thomas Johnson Middle School
Tracy Poquette, Principal North Frederick Elementary School
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Car Rider Pickup
- Please wait until 2:30 to get in the car rider line. When families come early and start the line early, it means a backup on Motter Ave before we even begin dismissal. We really appreciate all the families that have helped with this. If you arrive prior to 2:30, please pull in one of our parking spots in the back of the parking lot.
- Please consider coming closer to 3:05-3:10 for pickup. The line is much shorter at this time and is moving quickly.
- If we do backup on Motter, please do not block any driveways!
We've been trying really hard to get the word out. We've talked to each family personally when they arrive early, we've had our school resource officer monitoring our lot and we have sent several School Messengers out to families. We really appreciate everyone who continues to follow our school policies and procedures. Please remember...if you see one car in line prior to 2:30, this doesn't mean you should be joining the line.
How Can You Help Keep NFES Students and Staff Safe?
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.
NEW! FCPS Volunteers- REQUIRED to chaperone field trips, volunteer in the classroom or for class parties
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.
STAY INFORMED
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
NORTH FREDERICK ELEMENTARY
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