Tales From The Nest
January 12th, 2024
January 17th, 2025
Dates to Remember
Jan 15th: End of Term 2
Jan 16th-20th: Schools Closed to Students
Feb 12th: Science Fair Applications Due
Feb 12th: Rising 6th Grade Family Information Night
Feb 26th: UMS Science Fair
8th Grade Scheduling for High School
This week 8th grade students received information regarding high school planning and 9th grade course recommendations. The articulation team will continue to meet with students in classes next week. The 9th grade planning presentation can be accessed using the following link tinyurl.com/grade9planning. Within the presentation, students will find the link needed to register for classes. Students need to submit their registration by Friday, January 24th.
Urbana High School will be presenting to our 8th graders on Monday 1/13 during Hawk Talk.
UHS is hosting their Academic Information Night for parents and students on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Students with individual questions, who would like to further discuss their registration, should add their name to the sign-up sheet at lunch.
FCPS Special Education Family Resource Center
We are having an Open House for our new FCPS Special Education Family Resource Center. Mark your calendars! February 21st, 1:00pm-4:00pm at 250 Madison St Frederick MD 21701.
More information with a proper invitation will be coming at the end of the month.
If you have any questions please let us know, we are so excited to reach out to more families and provide support to all of you and them.
Isa Grenier
Special Education Family and Community Involvement Liaison
Partners for Success family support coordinator
Special Education Department
227-203-3957 Ext 72266
UMS Science Fair
The UMS Science Fair will be during the day on February 26th, 2025. Students who would like to participate should read and fill out tinyurl.com/umsfair. Applications are due on February 12th. Please email ashley.oland@fcps.org for questions.
UHS Academic Information Night
Please join us on Thursday, January 23, from 5:00-7:00 pm (snow date February 5) to learn about courses and programs offered at UHS and within FCPS, as well as course sequencing and preliminary registration information for the 2025-2026 school year.
5:00 PM: Rising 9th Graders in the Auditorium
6:00 PM: Advanced Academics (AP & Dual Enrollment) in the Auditorium
5:00 to 7:00 PM: Academic Resource Fair in the Gymnasium & Cafeteria
If you would like to submit a question prior to the presentation, please use this form:
***Should you require interpreting services for this event, please contact ***Should you need interpreting services for this event, please contact Amy Roundy at amy.roundy@fcps.org.***
Volunteer Opportunity
Green Valley ES is having their annual math night on Jan 29. The PTA is looking for student volunteers that can earn SSL hours. Students, please sign up below to help. Thanks so much!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EACA922A3FD0-54319629-gvmath?useFullSite=true#/
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