The Bobcat Bulletin

Dear FMS Families,

January was a wonderful month of learning at FMS! We have seen so much growth across our school since the beginning of the year. You now have been able to access feedback about your child’s growth through the January progress report. Please contact the front office if you haven’t been able to access this information.

We have a few fun opportunities for families to attend over the next few months. Please read below for more information!

Sincerely,

Sara Jablonski

FMS Principal

Our FMS PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Team has planned two special family nights in the upcoming months. More details will follow, but please mark your calendars for the following dates:

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FMS Family Night - BINGO and Healthy Snacks!

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FMS Family Night - Technology Tools and Tips!

Register here: FMS Bingo Night Registration

We are excited to invite you and your child(ren) to our first EWSD Math Night. Please read more about the District Math Night here.

If you can attend, RSVP using the link on the flyer so that we know you will be coming. If you have any questions, please contact our math coach, Erica Moy, at emoy@ewsd.org.

Please remember to drive safely through our dropoff and pickup zones. Please do not pass other cars in the drop-off line as students are exiting vehicles. Thank you for your attention to this.

While Vermont weather is unpredictable, it’s important students come to school with appropriate clothing for cold weather. This includes snow pants, jacket, boots, waterproof gloves and hat. We go outside every day - several times a day. We have morning recess at arrival, mid-day recess, and often go outside for Physical Education. We are outside when the “feels-like” temperature is above zero.

Students at FMS have started the Dash unit with Ms. Williams in the STEM lab. Students in all three grades will learn to code Dash and eventually travel with Dash across a map. Third grade will learn about the continents and Dash will travel to all seven continents. Fourth grade will learn about the States and Dash will travel across the United States, stopping at 2 states in each timezone. Fifth grade learns about the Western Hemisphere and will travel across South America. More pictures to follow!

Discover Engineering is a free annual event for youth in grades 5-10 who want to learn about engineering, build skills and network with engineering students, faculty and professionals. This hallmark event of UVM's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and Vermont 4-H will happen on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the University of Vermont.

The day will have two distinct parts:

• In the morning participants will get to meet engineering professionals to learn about different kinds of engineering and career pathways.

• In the afternoon participants will continue to connect with engineering professionals and UVM engineering students through hands-on skill-building workshops.
  
  

Link to flyer

Morning refreshments, lunch and snacks will be provided.

Learn more and register by February 7 at www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements

This season’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day will take place on Saturday, February 10th. The Vermont Women’s Basketball team will host UMBC at 2:00 p.m. in Patrick Gym.

Admission is free for kids 12 and younger. Kids 12 and younger can claim their free tickets at the Box Office on game day. Adult tickets can be purchased online at www.uvmathletics.com/tickets or at the Box Office on game day.
We would love to have all youth kids and fans join us in supporting women and girls in sports!

If your team would like to attend and participate in this event, email Rallycatamount@uvm.edu with a team roster.

The Bacon/Kitchen team was visited by one of their parents, Adam Weaver, who is a neuroscientist at St. Michael’s College. The class learned about how human brains work, and how the brains of spiders are studied to learn more about certain diseases and how they affect the brain. He even brought some of his spiders to show off. How cool! Thank you, Adam!

2023-2024 EWSD Calendar

Tuesday, February 6: NAEP Testing, 4th Grade

Monday, February 26-Monday, March 4: Winter Break

Tuesday, March 5: Inservice, No School for Students

Thursday, March 14: PBIS Family Night, BINGO and Healthy Snacks, 6:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, March 21: Evening Family Conferences, 5:00-8:00 pm

Friday, March 22: Family Conferences, No School for Students

Thursday, May 16: PBIS Family Night, Technology Tools and Tricks, 6:30-7:30 pm

Email: sjablonski@ewsd.org
Website www.ewsd.org/fms
Location: 33 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-879-6326
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Founders-Memorial-School-1509308329359547