Thursday, November 12- Parent conferences
Early release for students
Monday November 17- Team 61 leaves for Outdoor Education
Wednesday, November 19- Team 61 returns from Outdoor Education-- Team 62 leaves for Outdoor Education
Friday, November 20- Team 62 returns from Outdoor Education
Wednesday, November 25- Early release day
Thursday, November 26- Thanksgiving- No School for students
Friday, November 27- No school for students
St. Jude's Children Hospital Fundraiser Math-A-Thon
Math-A-Thon is a volunteer-based fundraising program for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Please send in your donation! Donations are due by November 20th.
Soldiers Angel Project
FOMS students make blankets for the Soldiers Angels Project in FACS class.
SEVEN KEYS
TO COLLEGE READINESS
A pathway for students to follow that will increase their chances of being ready for and successful in college.
The PrepTalk newsletter is a Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College partnership project. The newsletter is full of helpful information for parents and students regarding college preparation and readiness. Topics covered in PrepTalk include, but are not limited to, taking tests, planning academic schedules, improving study skills, paying for college, and planning for key deadlines
The most recent issue of PrepTalk is available online at— HERE
H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)
Este programa producido en Español ofrece una combinación de noticias e información sobre el sistema escolar del Condado de Montgomery. Información de mucho interes para la comunidad Latina
When planning your volunteer hours this, be sure to verify that the organization with which you are are volunteering is pre-approved, on the MCPS Web site. If not, be sure to complete the Special Activity Form, (MCPS Form 560-50, Rev. 2/07) and submit it to your Student Service Learning coordinator for approval. For SSL contact information -Phone 301-279-3454. Fax - 301-517-8166
The mission: is to accelerate students' mastery of academics, specifically reading, language arts, and mathematics, and to close the achievement gap. The Learning Academy is a tutoring and mentoring program that enhances the academic performance and achievement of students in grades 1 through 12. On Saturday mornings, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., certified teachers and volunteer tutors work with students on core subjects and teach successful learning/studying strategies.
Rooted In Character
Committed To Excellence
Here at Forest Oak we have a great facility and grounds (40 acres with woodlands, stream, etc...), wonderful students, a dedicated staff, and supportive parents --- all ingredients of an excellent school.
It is important to us that each one of our students succeed. The four key messages at Forest Oak are the following: "This is important!" "You can do it!", "We will not give up on you!" and "Effective effort leads to success".
It is crucial to deliver these key messages to achieve the goals stated in our School Vision Statement:
"We the staff, parents, students and community of Forest Oak are dedicated to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing environment that stimulates and challenges all individuals to realize their academic, social and emotional potential."
FOMS Honors Veteran's Day On November 11, FOMS held a Veteran's Day ceremony to honor US Veterans. Guest speaker, Sergeant Major, Rob Bercaw of the US Army, (and Forest Oak Parent) spoke of service, honor and respect, and appreciation of what we have. Principal John Burley spoke of appreciation of our veterans and ask students to "Thank a veteran who you know and say thanks when you see someone in uniform.'
The Internet is a fabulous resource for education, entertainment, and more. But the Internet is not regulated or controlled by any one entity. So parents and schools have a responsibility to educate children about its safe and appropriate use.
It is imperative that parents and students report unsafe incidents to law enforcement so that offenders can be apprehended and prosecuted.
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