Mr. Clark's Bengal Message for the week of 05/28/2023
Good Evening Bengal Family, this is Mr. Clark, Principal at Fuquay-Varina Middle School, with your weekly Bengal Message.
Images of the Week
Ms. Bubeck held her Spring Art show this past week in which student's art work was displayed for all to see. Our students did a great job creating some wonderful pieces throughout the semester. Go Bengals!
New Announcements
No School on Monday
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school for students on Monday, May 29th. In addition, our front office will be closed on this date.
End of Year Testing - Chromebooks and Electronic Devices
As we begin our End of Year testing this week, please make sure your student charges their Chromebook every evening so they are ready to use upon arrival at school. Additionally, we highly encourage cell phones, smart watches, and all types of electronic and/or gaming devices to remain at home during testing days. If your student brings these items to school, they will be collected by their test administrator and not returned until the end of the testing session. We appreciate your support in helping us with our test administration. Exams dates can be found at this LINK.
8th Grade Early Release
8th grade students will be permitted to leave campus early on Friday, June 2nd after their exam to prepare for their dance. This form must be completed and turned into their homeroom teacher in order to leave campus on Friday. Students leaving early, must be picked up in carpool or walk home. Our buses will still run at their normal time in the afternoon. This is only for 8th grade students.
Library Books
All library books are due by June 2nd. If your child has a library book at home, please remind them to bring it back to school this week and turn it in.
Yearbooks
There are only 15 copies of the FVMS 22-23 yearbook left to purchase. If you have not purchased your child's yearbook and would still like to order one you can do so on the Josten's Website. NO yearbooks will be available for sale at the school. All sales must be completed online through the Josten's Website prior to distribution. Yearbooks will be distributed the week of June 5th.
2023 Fall Musical
Is your child interested in auditioning for next year's FVMS Fall musical? Ms. Lundberg and Mrs. McCracken will be hosting a one-day Musical Theatre Bootcamp for rising FVMS 7th and 8th grade students on August 25th. It is free and students are expected to follow school behavior guidelines.
Advanced registration is required by June 9th to secure your child's slot in the workshop. Please feel free to register your child here: https://forms.gle/7BkHtSW7Dam3Mik69
To learn more about the Broadway Bengals theatre department, please visit https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/broadway-bengals/home
To learn more about the FVMS Choral department, please visit https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/fvmschoirs/home?authuser=0
Final PTA Meeting of the Year
Our last PTA meeting of the year is Tuesday May 30th from 6:00-7:00pm in the FVMS Media Center (library). We need as many current members as possible to participate so we can meet quorum and vote on next year’s PTA Officers. Those that need to participate virtually may join using the following Google Meet link — https://meet.google.com/ppr-gdvx-cvf
Please mark your calendar!
2023-24 PTA Officer Nominees Needed & Upcoming Elections
Elections for our 2023-24 FVMS PTA officers will be held at our final PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 30th! We are still looking for volunteers to serve in the officer roles next year, especially Treasurer and Secretary. Terms are 1 year and run from July 1 through June 30. It's a great way to get involved and help support students and staff. If you are interested or have questions, please email fvmsptsa@gmail.com ASAP!
Community Events
Ongoing Announcements
Sole Mission
Your school age child is invited to participate in Sole Mission, a special program designed to assist with a new pair of tennis shoes and school supplies for the upcoming school year. This outreach is for children in your household who are in kindergarten through 12th grade. Church Alive in Fuquay-Varina will be hosting this event on August 12, 2023, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. To participate in this event your child or children must register by completing this form and attend the event on August 12th to receive shoes and school supplies for the 2023-24 school year. Please fill out the form and return to Ms. Okantey by Wednesday, May 31st. Note, the date has been extended to receive applications.
Not attending base school
It is very important that if your student will not be attending their base school, Fuquay-Varina Middle School, next school year, that you email Mrs. Lanham at dlanham@wcpss.net. This change could be due to you moving out of county, out of state, out of the country, enrolling in a charter, private, or homeschool. Please provide your name, student name, name and location of the new school.
8th Grade End of Year Celebration
We are excited that we get to celebrate our 8th graders by concluding the school year with a 8th grade only dance on June 2nd a fun filled 8th grade Picnic on June 8th. I will share more information about the dance in a couple of weeks. Click on this LINK for more information about the 8th grade picnic and to sign up to be a volunteer.
8th Grade Dance
8th Grade parents we are getting close to our annual 8th Grade Dance. We are in need of additional items for our Snack Shack. If you are able to contribute it would be much appreciated. Click on the link below for items still needed.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44A4AA28A6FC1-snack
We also ask that you send in pictures of your 8th graders as we are preparing a slide show during the dance. Please email your pictures to Maria Murphy at mligiabrasil76@gmail.com. Please include the students name with the photo.
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP! 8TH GRADE DANCE COMMITTEE
Upcoming Holidays/Teacher Workdays (No School)
- May 29th: Holiday - No school for students
- June 9th: Last day of School for students
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