The Bobcat Bulletin

Dear FMS Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you all well!

We have had a wonderful start to November at FMS, even with some surprise snow. We gathered today for our monthly schoolwide meeting. Ask your student about the poetry that was shared by Ms. Henderson and Miss Senesac’s students, or about the song we enjoyed together!

This coming week brings some schoolwide fun, as our 4th grade student council has planned a spirit week. See below for what to expect each day.

Sincerely,

Sara Jablonski

FMS Principal

We had our school picture day on October 18th. Retakes will take place on Thursday, November 16th. If your student missed picture day, be sure they are ready for retakes, which will take place in the morning.

If you have any questions please email Beltrami directly at bsnap@beltramistudios.com

November is Native American Heritage Month! We have many books on display in our FMS Library to celebrate and honor the art, history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people.

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month this year by exploring the resources below at home with your students:

PBS Kids - Videos and Resources

Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Online Exhibition

KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Traci Sorell

Happy Reading and Information Seeking!

Mrs. Biggs and Ms. Pike

Band and Orchestra ensemble rehearsals take place after school. Dismissal is starting to run smoothly! Please remember that Band and Orchestra end at 3:30. If you are picking up your child, please be sure you arrive on time for pickup.

Families and caregivers who are picking up need to park in a designated parking area. See the image for more details. Please do not park in the bus lane in the front of the school. This interferes with our bus transportation for FMS and EMS during the second bus run.

The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to families residing in Essex, Essex Junction and Westford on Monday, November 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, November 16, from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 16: Picture Retake Day

Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24: Fall Break, No School for Students

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