Holiday Fundraiser NOW until 12/22
Our Student council members are collaborating with the first responders in town and joining them in their "stuff a truck" event where unwrapped toys for kids of all ages will be collected now until 12/22. The gifts will go to a great cause to those in need for the holidays - any new toys are currently being accepted and collected and should be brought to RM 127.
Extra pennies laying around? Hang on to them for further information about our next event "Penny Wars" to be discussed at a later date.
Library News
Congratulations to Amelia M. on winning the November Reading Program. Enjoy your gift card to PINZ!
Library Craft Day will be held on 12/15 after school.
For more information, see the slides and images below!
A big thank you to Mrs. Deluca, our librarian, for organizing!
Congratulation to our MUSIC students
Alex B., Liam C., Alexis D., Aidan D., Abigail L., Maeve L., Cooper S., Mason Y., and Rowan Z will be busy practicing over the next few months.
We are proud of our talented students!
7th Grade Students VS Teachers Basketball Game 12/15
The game will run from 2:30-4PM. Pick up is at the gymnasium side of the building (or a student can leave early using our late busses at 3:20PM).
FROM THE CLINIC
Message from the FBMS Clinic
Dear Parent or Guardian: Winter 2022
The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
● Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
● Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
● Headache
● Stomach ache
Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
● Fever (greater than 100 degrees and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours)
● Vomiting (even once)
● Diarrhea
● Chills
● General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
● Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
● Wash hands frequently
● Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
● Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
● Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until "fever free" for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin). It is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring them to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.
Please also take the time to click on the links below for flu guides for parents from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
● The Flu: A Guide for Parents
● Talking to Children About Flu
Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.
Sincerely,
Maura Carroll, RN and Karen Mellen, RN FBMS Clinic
Phone 781-319-3965
MARSHFIELD Swag Order Pick Up 12/13
Thank you to those who placed an order for SWAG to benefit the PTO and FBMS. IT'S HERE! Pick up is available from 6-8PM this coming Tuesday, 12/13, at the auditorium entrance. There is also a limited number of overstock items available for purchase on a first come first serve basis.
If you are unable to pick up your order this evening, please email fbmspto1@gmail.com to make other arrangements. Orders cannot be sent home with students.
Thank you to our PTO for organizing this fundraiser! The PTO helps to purchase equipment at school, fund enrichment, fund guest speakers, fund dances and other after school events, and defray the cost of field trips. WE ARE APPRECIATIVE!!!
MEF GIVING CAMPAIGN
For over ten years, Marshfield Education Foundation has provided opportunities for enhanced learning by working in partnership with Marshfield’s educators to fund grants that complement the social, emotional and academic development of our students.
As we enter the season of giving, we hope you’ll consider supporting the Marshfield Education Foundation with a donation to our Giving Campaign. Donate Today!
https://givebutter.com/marshfieldfallgiving
A look ahead to Spring: https://www.marshfieldfoundation.org/st-patricks-day-5k
#MEF #MarshfieldEducationFoundation
#FallGIving #GivingTuesday
Donate Today to Fall Giving! https://givebutter.com/marshfieldfallgiving
Sign up for the Marshfield St. Patrick's Day 5: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=13247
Bus Assignments
Please know that each student is assigned to a bus for the purposes of transportation to and from school. Some of our students walk, some of our students obtain a parent ride, but most of our students take one of 16 busses that come to and from our school each day.
Please know that we cannot accommodate requests to ride different busses. Students can only ride a bus to which they are assigned. Bus seats are reserved for students who are coming to and from school only. Our busses do not function as public transportation or Gatra. We need to make sure every child who is assigned to bus transportation has bus transportation. Thank you for your understanding.
Additionally, any student who is going to be picked up during the school day, and dismissed from school, must be listed in the child's emergency contacts. We do not release children to people who are not already identified in ASPEN as emergency contacts. If you wish to have your child be released to another adult, a note must be received at the front office in writing. The person will also be required to show a driver's license.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep your child safe.
PTO NEWS AND WHAT'S AHEAD
PTBOARD: Be part of our PTO! Please register for the PTBoard. Check out our website also at https://furnacebrook.ptboard.com. Use join code W85XET to sign up. You need to register to access certain parts of the website.
AMAZONSMILE: Please consider selecting Furnace Brook Middle School PTO as your designated charity on AmazonSmile. Visit https://smile.amazon.com. From the pull-down menu, select "Your AmazonSmile." The PTO helps to fund enrichment programs, speakers, and activities here at FBMS. Every bit helps!
Thank you, PTO and FBMS Parents!!!
