Mr. Clark's Bengal Message for the week of 11/10/2024
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.
Images of the Week
Congratulations to Ms. Lee and Ms. Dickenson for being named our 2024-25 Teacher of the Year and Instructional Assistant of the Year.
Congratulations to our football team for going undefeated (7-0) in our first year at the new school and being crowned the Southern Conference Champions. Go Bengals!
New/Updated Announcements
No school on Monday, November 11th
There is no school for students on Monday, November 11th. In addition, our front office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Athletics
Congratulations to our football and volleyball team for defeating Holly Ridge Middle School last week to close out their seasons. Our football team finished with an undefeated record at 7-0. Great job to all of our athletes that participated in a fall sport.
There will be an interest meeting for 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in trying out for the girls' and boys' basketball teams. The meetings will be held on November 14th in the main gym 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm. Please have your rides arranged to leave after the meeting. The pickup will take place in the Carpool Loop. Tryouts will be held after school starting on November 18th, 2024. Please make sure physicals have been uploaded in dragonfly prior to tryouts. If you have any questions about tryouts, you may contact the Head Coach listed below.
Boys Basketball; Mr. Tom Bellucco - tbellucco@wcpss.net
Girls Basketball; Mrs. Christina Chiha-Midyette - cchihamidyette@wcpss.net
National Career Development Week
We will be celebrating National Career Development Week beginning on Tuesday, November 12. Students are encouraged to participate by dressing up each day.
Tuesday: Your Future is Bright - Wear sunglasses, sun hats, sun visors, neon colors - anything that represents how bright your future will be.
Wednesday: Career Day - Dress for Success - Dress for the job you want.
Thursday: College Colors Day - Represent a college by wearing their gear.
Friday: It all starts here! Wear your favorite FVMS clothing to celebrate the importance of middle school career exploration.
Students are invited to visit the Media Center throughout the week where a Career Exploration Table will be set up with books and other career reference materials. Students are also encouraged to participate in the National Poetry and Art Contest. Last year we had a National Winner! Contact Ms. Elkins if you have any questions or concerns.
FVMS Fall Newsletter
Please click on this LINK for our FVMS Fall Newsletter. Shout out to Ms. Vanvield and our students for working extremely hard to put this together.
FVMS Spelling Bee
Does your child have a love for spelling and a desire to display their skills on a big stage? Well the wait it is over, we will be conducting our first Spelling Bee at FVMS. Please click on this LINK for additional information and to have your child register. Please email Ms. Green if you have any questions at mgreen2@wcpss.net.
Fall Picture Retake
Students that wish to have their fall pictures retaken may do so on Friday, November 15th. Parents should visit the website below for information on ordering or requesting a retake for their student:
Lifetouch Picture Day Ordering
South Asian Educational Summit
WCPSS Family Academy is hosting the first ever South Asian Indian education summit on November 16th at the Hindu Temple. More information can be found in the flyer below.
A/B Schedule
Here is the LINK to our A/B Schedule for the entire year.
Fine Arts Announcements
Broadway Bengals
Another great week of rehearsals for the Broadway Bengals!! They are singing and dancing their way to Opening Night, December 12th at 6pm.
The Broadway Bengals now have an Amazon Wish List, if you are interested in helping out the Theatre Program and upcoming Musical, check out our wishlist here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28DWL4SZOMF6F/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?
Advanced Show Tickets are on sale NOW!! Use this link to purchase your tickets, https://BroadwayBengals.ludus.com/200465625
We also NEED parent volunteers to help guide patrons to the auditorium from the bus loop, If you are able to assist, or if you can help in another way please email the Broadway Bengals Booster Club: fvmsbroadwaybengals@gmail.com
We can't do this without the support of FVMS Parents and Volunteers!!!
FVMS Chorus
HUGE thank you for bringing your kiddos to our teacher workday to sing for our ribbon cutting ceremony on 11/1. The kids did an outstanding job and we received kudos from WCPSS and county officials! We'll perform our song again at the winter concert!
Mark your calendars: 11/25/24- Poinsettia Pick-Up @ FVMS Bus Loop. Drive thru between 4:30-5:30 PM to pick up your pre-ordered plants
PTA Announcements
New Spiritwear Launched - Orders due by November 17th
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new spiritwear collection in the school store! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to show their school spirit with an array of fresh items, including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, beanies, pajama pants, earrings, and even our cozy FVMS blanket!
To ensure everyone gets their favorite gear in time for the holiday break, we’re currently accepting pre-orders for all items. Please note that some items have minimum order requirements that must be met before we can place our order.
Mark Your Calendar - Important PTA Meeting on November 13th!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming PTA meeting on November 13th at 6:00 PM in the school library (media center). This meeting is very important, as we will be voting on the adjusted budget for the 2024-2025 school year. We encourage all PTA members to attend, as we need to reach quorum to proceed with the vote.
If you can’t join us in person, no worries! Join us virtually here!
Sips and Sweets Coffee/Cocoa Bar
We’re excited to set up a cozy Sips and Sweets cocoa & coffee bar for our FVMS staff, and we need your help to make it extra special! We’re looking for donations of items to serve up delicious drinks and treats for everyone to enjoy.
Please sign up below if you are able to help! Send in your items by Thursday, November 14th!
Are you artistic?
The PTA is looking for talented artists to create festive artwork on our spirit rock for the holidays. If you're interested in helping, please email us at fvmsptsa@gmail.com!
Connect with Us
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Ongoing Announcements
Roar into Reading
This week we are beginning a new initiative entitled "Roar into Reading." We are asking our students to read for 30 minutes a day or 2.5 hours a week at home. After they have done this, they will complete this reading log, which can also be picked up in their homeroom class, and turn it into Ms. Townsend in the media center. Once they have done that, they will be entered into a drawing where they will have the opportunity to win some cool and fun prizes. Click on this LINK for additional information and to watch our promo video.
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
Upcoming Holidays/Teacher Workdays (No School)
- November 11: Holiday - No school for students
- November 27-29: Holiday - No school for students
Stay Connected with what’s happening at FVMS
- FVMS Website: https://www.wcpss.net/fuquayvarinams
- FVMS Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/FuquayVarinaMS?s=20
- FVMS Instagram: @fuquayvarinams
- FVMS PTA Site: https://linktr.ee/fvms_pta
- WCPSS Website: https://www.wcpss.net/
- WCPSS Homework Resources: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/16067
- Latest Principal’s Message: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/12384
- Contact Us: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/34655
- 2024-25 School Calendar: WCPSS Calendar