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Mr. Clark's Bengal Message for the week of 10/20/24

 

New/Updated Announcements

  

Good evening Bengal Family.  We had a great week at FVMS.  Here are a few updates and reminders as we head into another great week at FVMS.  

 

Image of the Week

 

Baby Chickens

This week, Ms. Berlauk's agricultural class welcomed about 21 chickens.  Students were given the opportunity to interact with them prior to them being sent to NC State's agricultural program. 

 

chickens

 

 

Athletics

Congratulations to our football for defeating West Lake Middle School last week to improve to 4-0 on the season.  Great job Bengals! 

 

Monday, October 21st - Girls Soccer Home vs Apex Friendship Middle School (Make-Up Game)

Wednesday, October 23rd - Girls Soccer, Volleyball and Football Away @ Willow Spring High School (We will be playing against Herbert Akins Road Middle School)

Start Times; Soccer will begin at 4:30 pm, Volleyball will begin at 5:30 pm, and Football will begin at 6:30 pm.

 

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.

 

 

PTA Announcements

 

Roar for More Fundraiser

 

🎉 Exciting News, Bengal Families! 🎉

Our Roar for More fundraiser is charging ahead and we've hit 58% of our school-wide goal! 🐾 But we need your help to cross the finish line—only 2 days left!

🔥 Let’s finish STRONG! 🔥

This Wednesday, the class in each grade with the highest donation percentage will be rewarded with a pizza party! 🍕🍕 Will your class rise to the challenge? Every donation counts, whether it’s big or small! Let’s show our Bengal spirit and help your class claim victory! 💪💖  

 

A huge THANK YOU for the incredible support you've already shown during this fundraiser. Your generosity makes a difference for our students, staff, and families at FVMS! ❤️🐯

 

www.getmovinfundhub.com

 

roar

 

The Bengal Boo Bash Dance/Social is coming soon!

Here is the info you need to know:

 

  • This will be for all grades
  • Date: Thursday, October 31st
  • Time: 3:30-5:30pm
  • Location: FVMS gym
  • Cost: $5 per student, in advance
  • Purchase tickets in advance by Wednesday, October 30th at 1:00pm through our online spirit shop here or with cash during your student’s lunch block on 10/24, 10/25, 10/28, or 10/30.
  • No tickets will be sold after 1:00pm Wednesday 10/30, nor at the event! NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • ⭐️ Admission includes a slice of pizza and drink. Additional concessions available for CASH purchase only. Costumes encouraged, but NO masks, full face paint or weapons.

 

We need VOLUNTEERS to make this event successful.  If you would like to help with the Bengal Boo Bash, please sign up!

 

Boo Bash

 

Are you a Member Yet?

We are excited for another great year of serving our FVMS students and community! We can't do what we do without YOU, our school parents and families. If you have not joined the FVMS Parent Teacher Association for the 2024-25 school year yet, please take a moment to do so online. If you prefer paper, you can print off this form (English) or this form (Spanish) and send it, along with your annual dues (cash only, please), in a sealed envelope to school with your student and they can turn it in to their homeroom teacher. 

 

Joining is not the same as volunteering, so don't panic! By just joining, the PTA is able to utilize your annual dues to fund all of the amazing things they do for students and staff. If you want to take the next step and get involved with PTA, we'd love to have you, and you can fill out our short survey to get started. We will be in touch!

 

membership

 

 

Volunteers

The Awards and Recognition Committee is in need of a little help. This is a great way to help outside of school if you are unable to help during the regular school day. Please sign up if you are able to help.

 

thank you

 

 

 

Fine Arts Announcements

Spirit Night

Support our Choral Program by dining at Panera Bread in Fuquay-Varina on Thursday, October 24th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Use code FUND4U when ordering ahead.

 

booster club

 

Poinsettia Fundraiser

The final day of the poinsettia fundraiser is October 23.  If paying through PayPal , please complete google form in the link below

https://forms.gle/ckgiU2ku7E7jJQCX9

 

poinsettia

 

Accolades:  

Proud is an understatement as we celebrate the great achievements of our choral members that made the NCMEA Honors Chorus.  GO BENGALS!!! 🖤🤍🧡🎶 Special shout-out to Abby and Sakshi for being only ONE POINT AWAY from being selected.

 

Bengals

 

Our band students had the opportunity to play the national anthem alongside Fuquay-Varina High School and Herbert Akins Road Middle School's band on Saturday night at the Festival of Bands.  They did a wonderful job and represented FVMS well! Go Bengals!

Bengal Band

 

Ongoing Announcements

Do you want to Travel to Japan?

We’re going to Japan in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!

 

We’re excited to tell you more about the non-WCPSS sponsored trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/86x44uf

 

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

  • How this opportunity will benefit your student
  • What we’ll see and do on our trip
  • Everything that’s included in this experience
  • How your child can earn academic credit
  • How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
  • How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

 

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

 

8th Grade Career Development Plans 

State law now requires middle school students to begin a career development plan prior to being promoted to high school.  Ms. Elkins will be working with our 8th grade students starting next week to facilitate this process.  Students will be constructing their plans during their Social Studies class times.  If you have any questions related to the requirements of this plan, please reach out to Ms. Elkins (pelkins@wcpss.net).

 

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

If your child is interested in earning credit for a high school course by demonstrating a deep understanding of course content, without course enrollment or seat time, please click on this LINK for additional information.  Please turn in all forms to student services.  If you have any questions, you may email Ms. Green (mgreen2@wcpss.net).

 

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!

 

 

Upcoming Holidays/Teacher Workdays (No School)  

  • November 1: Teacher Workday - No school for students
  • November 5: Teacher Workday - No school for students
  • November 11: Holiday - No school for students
  • November 27-29: Holiday - No school for students

 

 

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