Fugett Flash

To show our support, we’re holding a "Blue Out" on Thursday, November 21st! All students and teachers are encouraged to wear blue as a symbol of comfort, understanding, and solidarity with those who are grieving.

Let’s come together and make a difference!

📣 Exciting News, FMS Community!

The FMS Winter Spirit Wear Store is reopening for ONE WEEK ONLY!

🛍️ Store Hours:
🗓️ Opens: Monday, 11/18 @ 8:00 AM
🗓️ Closes: Monday, 11/25 @ 11:59 PM

🎽 The same awesome options as our last store will be available! Check out the attached catalog to see all the spirit wear selections.

Don’t miss your chance to stock up on FMS gear for the winter season!

https://kampusklothes.chipply.com/JRFMS2024”

To help promote the importance of positive Mental Health and giving back, the Aevidum Club will be hosting a “Turkey Trot” on Tuesday November 26th! Students will come out to the track and walk/run during there Unified Arts Classes.

*Please dress in warm clothes, bring water and wear sneakers! In addition to walking, we will also be collecting socks for Safe Harbor as part of this event.

Please bring in new Socks from November 18th to 26th and drop them off in the box located in the Gym!

If your family is in need of assistance during the upcoming extended breaks, please reach out to our Home and School visitor, Erin Crystle at ecrystle@wcasd.net

Si su familia necesita ayuda durante las próximas vacaciones prolongadas, comuníquese con nuestra visitante del hogar y la escuela, Erin Crystle al ecrystle@wcasd.net

Attention all students interested in participating in the Fugett Drama Club: our informational meeting will be on FRIDAY, November 15th during CARE period. Students should check out with their homeroom teacher before meeting us in the auditorium-- we will be handing out audition packets for those interested in being in the cast, going over information for crews.

From September 15-October 15, Fugett celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! Students learned facts about the amazing culture, language, and traditions of Latinx and Hispanic people.

On Thursday, October 31, Fugett students dressed in traditional clothing to celebrate Diwali, sharing cultural facts with the student body via morning announcements about the celebration.

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, also known Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The Department of Defense Education Activity states, "this observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America’s original indigenous people" (Retrieved 11/2024). The 2024 theme for National American Indian Heritage Month is “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility, Leadership, Service". Please visit the White House Proclamation on National American Indian Heritage Month for more information.

The Student Equity Club will be going on their first Field Trip on November 22 to Lancaster Science Factory. Money and forms are due to Dr. Brown and Ms. Keys by November 8. If you did not receive a trip form, please see Dr. Brown or Ms. Keys. All students will need these two forms completed and returned before the day of the trip - Permission Form and Medical Information Form

Student Equity Club will host their Pretzel Friday fundraiser on Fridays. Each Friday, students can come to Room 222 from 7:25am-7:45am to purchase a pretzel. Pretzels are $2.

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.

Any student who is failing (grade below 70) 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.

Dear Coaches, Players, Parents and Guardians,

Winter sports begin in November and early December. Coaches will be providing more

information to students prior to tryouts and practices. Students should listen to announcements

for additional information as the season approaches.

● Depending on the sport and the number of students interested, tryouts may take place

before practices begin.

● Practices will be held each day after school.

● Coaches will announce practice times and distribute schedules to teams once practices

begin.

● PIAA physicals (must be dated after May 1, 2024) should be uploaded into Family ID

for your son/daughter to continue to participate in spring sports. If a student is

interested in a winter sport and played a 2024 fall sport with their PIAA physical already

in FamilyID, simply register for the spring sport with this link:

https://students.arbitersports.com/j-r-fugett-middle-school/winter-sports-24-25-7

● If you have any questions about spring sports, please contact:

○ Girls Basketball: Lindsay Wilson lwilson@wcasd.net

○ Boys Basketball: Ben Giordano bgiordano@wcasd.net

○ Wrestling: Corey Webb cwebb@wcasd.net

○ Athletic Director: Tom Swift tswift@wcasd.net

● Students and parents may be informed via Remind of any updates during the season. If

you have not already joined Fugett Sports Update through Remind, please join using this

link: https://www.remind.com/join/fugettspor (Please note that most coaches will also

share a sport-specific Remind or Schoology link once the season begins).

BOWLING EVENT

THANK YOU Fugett community for a great family bowling event to benefit Cougar Cares! Families had a fun time reconnecting and meeting new families outside of school while raising money for a great cause. See our families in action: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mPLZb7z1qqGVzUpg8

All proceeds will go to Fugett’s Home and School Visitor (social worker) ensuring students don’t miss out on extracurricular opportunities due to finances.

This is the final week to contribute. We still need your help! Contribute by Venmo @FUGETT-PTO and put “Cougar Cares” fund in the notes.

SAVE THE DATE

December 1st - 9th Monkey Fish Toys Shopping Discount (see flyer)

December 10 Fugett Spiritwear Holiday Pop Up Shop at Fugett (3:00-5:00pm)

December 10 Chipotle West Chester Dining Night Out (4:00-8:00pm)

Wednesday, November 20th

Conferences - Afternoon and Evening

No School for Students

Conferences - Morning

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.

Register Now - Starts October 16