FHTMS Weekly Newsletter #11

Dear Families,

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Family Conferences! We truly value the time spent connecting with you about your child’s progress, goals, and growth. These conferences provide an important opportunity for family engagement and partnership in student learning. We are grateful for your continued involvement and commitment to our school community. Thank you for sharing your students with us every day!

Suzanne Gruendling

Monday November 10: 5:00 - 6:00 Title 1 Informational Meeting (come learn about Title 1 Funding)

Monday November 10: PTO Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 pm Special Guest Superintendent Dr. Clark

Wednesday November 12: Late Arrival 10:30 am Start Time

Friday November 14: VTCAP, 1st Grade Exploratory Update, Star Universal Screener results sent home.

Friday November 14: 6th grade Social 3:30 - 5:00 pm 7/8 Social 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Monday November 17: 6th grade Band Concert at FHTMS

Safety Drill: Options Based Response Thursday 11/13

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a beautiful and delicious luncheon for our teachers during Family Conferences. These are two long but meaningful days, and your midday encouragement with such amazing food, meant so much to our staff. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and support!

Next PTO Meeting Monday 11/10 5:30 - 6:30 pm with Special Guest Superintendent Dr. Clark

Did you happen to notice all of the ceiling tiles that were off throughout the building? We had a large HVAC project take place throughout the summer and fall and we are at the final stages. Our HVAC team works in the early morning hours before schools starts to complete this job while school is in session. Leaving the ceiling tiles off allows leaks to quickly and easily be seen as they work. We are looking forward to consistent temperatures across our building in the winter months.

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As Halloween approaches, we want to let families know that the South Burlington School District does not celebrate Halloween at school. We recognize that families celebrate this time of year in different ways. To respect the diverse religious beliefs and cultures within our school community, we kindly ask that students leave costumes, candy, and other Halloween-themed items at home. Our focus remains on learning, and we want to ensure an inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable and supported. Our students were great at this last year, we are so proud of them.

Our Boys and Girls A Team Soccer both finished undefeated 12-0 seasons and both won the Chittenden County Championship tournament! Thank you to the coaches and families for making this season happen!

Congratulations to our Cross Country Team and coaches on back to back races this week taking first place for both boys and girls in the Chittenden County Championships. This was followed by first place for the boys and 4th place for the girls at the Vermont State Championship Meet on Sunday!

The 6th Grade Basketball Club continues this week!

Lego First Robotics Club. Thank you for registering, this session is full. Lego robotics is held every Wednesday and Thursday that school is in session from 3:30–5:00 PM. For any questions, please contact balmassalkhi@sbschools.net

SB Skate Club is starting up soon! We will be going to the indoor Talent Skatepark on Wednesdays after school about twice a month. The first date is to be determined. New this year is a required Participation Form including a parent signature that all students who want to join must hand in to Mr. Carlson. You can find info packets including the Participation Form in folders hanging around the school, you can also get the info packet by talking directly to Mr. Carlson, or by clicking on this link.

Student Council will be holding our first meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00am in room 257 (Ms. Meisenzahl room)

Farm To Go is starting session #2 next week.

They meet four Monday's Oct. 27th thru Nov. 17th.

Permission slips are available outside the main office.

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