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Mr. Clark's Bengal Message for the week of 09/29/2024

 

New/Updated Announcements

  

Good evening Bengal Family.  We had a great week at FVMS last week as we hosted our first athletic games at FVMS.  Here are a few updates and reminders as we head into another great week at FVMS.  

 

No school on Thursday, October 3rd

There is no school for students on Thursday, October 3rd.  The school will be open from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

 

Athletics

If you plan to attend any of the home games this year, please use this MAP as a guide on where to park. 

 

Students are welcome to stay after school to attend the games and cheer on their peers.  We will make an announcement at the end of the day with instructions on where students should report if they are staying for the athletic games.  Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased through the GoFan app or with cash at the event.  We accept cash at all athletic events.

 

Congratulations to our volleyball and football teams for winning their first games of the season last week against Apex Friendship Middle School.  Great job Bengals! 

 

Monday, September 30th - Girls Volleyball Home vs. Apex Middle School (Rescheduled) & Soccer Home vs. Apex Friendship Middle School (Make-Up)

Tuesday, October 1st - Girls Soccer Home vs. Apex Middle School

Wednesday, October 2nd - Football Home vs. Apex Middle School

 

Progress Reports

Students should have received progress reports last week for each of their classes.  Please take some time to review your child's progress in their respective classes and if you have any concerns or questions about their progress in their classes, please reach out to the teacher. 

 

Fundraiser

Our Roar for More fundraiser is in full swing, and we’re excited to share that we’re about 25% of the way to our goal! Students who registered by last Friday at 6 AM will receive a popsicle this week since we were out of school on Friday. They’ve also earned a PJ Day and a day of free choice seating at lunch! 

 

Monday, September 30th - Students will receive Popsicles at lunch

Friday, October 4th - Students can wear PJ's to school and will have free choice seating at lunch  

 

When we reach $15,000, students will enjoy music at lunch (Only $3,600 away!)! At $20,000, we’ll have an exciting teacher adult tricycle race, and the students will get to vote on which teachers participate! It’s going to be a lot of fun! Keep sharing our fundraiser page and let’s reach that goal together!

 

NEW CHALLENGE - The class with the highest percentage of students registered by TUESDAY, October 1st at 6 AM will earn the chance to silly string Mr. Clark! 🎯

 

If you haven’t registered yet, please do so and share our fundraiser page with friends and family. If you have registered, keep spreading the word! We have many more fun challenges coming your way!  

 

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/

 

Join our FB page here to stay up to date on all the fundraiser challenges and accomplishments, along with all things PTA and FVMS related!

 

 

 

Community Announcements

Fuquay-Varina Baseball Club

The Fuquay-Varina Baseball Club is hosting tryouts/workouts the week of October 6th. View the flyer below for additional information regarding the tryouts. 

 

 

Rock the Vote

There is an amazing opportunity for students and their families to participate in—Rock The Vote, happening on October 19th, 2024, at Campbell University Law School.

 

This event is designed to educate and empower students and their communities on the importance of civic engagement, voting rights, and the power of making their voices heard. There will be interactive sessions, guest speakers, and a chance for students to learn firsthand how they can make a difference in their communities. It’s a great way for students to get involved early and develop an understanding of their role as future voters and active citizens.  You may click on this LINK for the flyer and the QR code to register.

 

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Ongoing Announcements

AIG Nominations

The goal of the Academically/Intellectually Gifted Program (AIG) is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.

 

If you would like to nominate your child for AIG consideration, please use this tool to inform and guide you through the process. https://forms.gle/FwUJPzCUksDGsspt7

 

(Students who are already identified do not need to reapply, unless it is to add an additional area of service.)

 

Career Development

Ms. Elkins is currently scheduling opportunities to connect our students with the world of work.  If you would like to assist us in building our career exploratory program for the school year, please complete this form so you can be contacted.  You may also reach out to Ms. Elkins directly by emailing: pelkins@wcpss.net   

 

Club Guest Speakers

Several of our clubs would like to connect our students with local professionals.  If your career involves activities that match one of following clubs, we would love to have you as a virtual or in person guest speaker.  Please use the following links to sign up for a speaking spot.  You may email Ms. Elkins (pelkins@wcpss.net) if you have any questions or concerns.  

 

HBCU You Know

FVMS Bengal Roars Newsletter Club

Enchanted Mouseketeers 

Video and Animation

Debate

Civics

 

Order your yearbook now!  

You read that right! The 2025 yearbook is on sale now 🤩 order your copy early this year so you don't forget!

 

2025 Josten's Yearbook Purchasing Link

 

 

Send us your Back to School pictures!

Another new school year has started, and the Yearbook Club is looking for your "Back to School" photos!  We are excited to announce our brand-new photo sharing website provided by Josten's that is super easy to use!  Click the link, provide some simple information, verify that it's you, and you're all set to start sharing your photos on the secure photo library that can only be accessed by the Yearbook Advisor.

 

https://photos.jostens.com/6UQ8NU

 

We can't wait to see all those smiling faces!

 

 

Volunteer Registration

Volunteers no longer need to register to be a volunteer at a WCPSS school.  You may now register at this LINK to become a volunteer at our school.  If you plan to serve as a volunteer during the school year, please complete the registration form. 

 

The volunteer renewal process will be quick and simple for all volunteers who were approved for the 2023-24 school year. The renewal window will close on October 1, 2024. 

 

 

Upcoming Holidays/Teacher Workdays (No School)  

  • October 3: Teacher Workday - No school for students
  • October 14: Teacher Workday - No school for students
  • November 1: Teacher Workday - No school for students

 

 

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