Fernwood Avenue Middle School

Fernwood Avenue Middle School will administer the state mandated New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) beginning Monday, May 1, 2023. The NJSLA is a computer-based assessment that measures student academic performance level of current grade standards in ELA and Mathematics. 8th Grade students will also be assessed in Science. The NJSLA will provide feedback to teachers, identify student areas of academic strength, and pinpoint areas where additional support may be needed.

We strongly encourage all of our students to attend school during this testing period. Please refer to the following test dates:

All Grades English Language Arts - May 1-3

All Grades Mathematics - May 4-8

Algebra and Geometry - May 4-5

8th Grade Science - May 9-10

Make- Up Testing - as needed during the week of May 15

Please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor or visit https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/ForParent/ if you have any questions pertaining to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA).

6th grade: Mrs. Errickson erricksj@eht.k12.nj.us

7th grade: Ms. Mento mentol@eht.k12.nj.us

8th grade: Ms. Poupard pouparda@eht.k12.nj.us

Students in Mrs. Dilks 7th grade Hispanohablantes classes learned about figurative language and how poets use language to express their ideas and emotions. They were tasked to write a Color Poem in Spanish using what they learned. Here are some of the beautiful verses they wrote

Ms. McLaughlin's 6th Grade Convocation students participated in the Tin Foil Boat Challenge last week.

EHT had a huge presence at the All South Jersey Elementary Band & Elementary Orchestra Concert!

Miller School Band Director Mr. Isaacson conducted the Band! Fernwood/Miller Orchestra Director, Ms. Wyatt Conducted the Orchestra!

These students of Ms. Wyatt and Ms Sara represented Fernwood and Miller 5th and 6th grade Orchestra:

Miller

Logan Tabak violin

Kavin Vijay violin

Raegan Nelson bass

Fernwood

Alex Hernon, violin

Alexa Caputo, viola

Vanessa Dangallo, viola

Maria Garcia-Bocharova, bass

These students of Mr. Spatz represented Fernwood 6th grade Band:

Ariana Gil-Lopez, bass clarinet

Maryel Batista-Perez, bass clarinet

Ava Gentle, F Horn

Braidin Kelly, percussion

Jackson Hunter, percussion

On Friday, April 28, members of the Honors 7 and Honors 8 French classes visited Miller School to take part in Snacks and Storytime 2023, which was sponsored by an EHTEA Pride Grant. The French students prepared a read aloud of a French book, posters and word mats for the Miller students to use to follow along, and a craft associated with their book for each student to make together and bring home. The Miller students even learned enough French to present their craft to their groups! The sessions concluded with a goodie bag of snacks and stickers. It was a wonderful day for all 675 students involved!

As ASL Club comes to an end, we celebrated with pizza and treats along with review. This was a very productive year!! Hopefully we have sparked some future sign language teachers/interpreters.

Fernwood eSPorts has been working hard to develop its skills beyond the game. Take a look at the latest student-created newsletter focusing on the amazing things happening with Fernwood eSPorts this week and feel free to check out our previous editions. Click here to read more.

Updates have been made to the NJ Parent Link website to highlight & prioritize content & hyperlinks to youth suicide, crisis & mental health lifelines, helplines, services and resources:

Youth Mental Health & School/Home Partnership Resources

• NJ Parent Link
  Older Siblings, Teens & Young Adults
  https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/developmental/older/

• NJ Parent Link Special Situations
  https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/

NJ Parent Link
www.njparentlink.nj.gov
Navigate Parenthood, Navigate New Jersey.

Brain Rain: A Relaxing Activity for Kids | Sanford Fit (sanfordhealth.org)

Mood Boosting Foods – Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials – Cleveland Clinic

PowerPoint Presentation (elsa-support.co.uk)

Do you have a parent portal account? Request an account today by emailing icportal@eht.k12.nj.us and provide the following information in the body of your email. If you have requested an account and haven't received a reply, please check your spam folder. Due to overwhelming requests, replies may take up to five days.

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Opt-in today!

Egg Harbor Township School District is now hiring bus drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. Interested applicants can call 609-927-2443 ext 1710

District Media Specialists have put together a list of reading resources for grades Pre K-12! Take advantage of what our media centers have to offer online

Reminder to EHT families: Student Assistance Counselors have assembled a list of resources for those who need additional services. Click the graphic below for more information.

Click the graphic below to find information on The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County's services.

Click the graphic below for a list of Food Banks and Community Resources for Atlantic County.

Click the graphic below to see all the video playlists that "Pursuing Public Health" has to offer!

As you go through the school year, stay vigilant and protect yourself from COVID-19. Visit http://mvnt.us/m1280575 for information on COVID-19 testing locations in Atlantic County.

Website: http://fms.eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 4034 Fernwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (609)383-3355
Facebook: facebook.com/EHTNJFERNWOOD
Twitter: @EHTNJFERNWOOD