When students arrive at school on Tuesday, they will be placing their bookbags in the gym and moving to the playground for some start-up movement and socialization.  We will gather in the gym later in the morning and it is at that time that class lists and homeroom teachers will be announced. Students will have the opportunity to settle in their homeroom, get their lock and locker, colour code their class schedule and settle into what the year will look like for them.  We have activities planned for our new 6s to help orient them to the school as well as activities for our 7s and 8s to get back into the FALCON mindset.  We are looking forward to a great first day of orientation and students will start with their classes on Wednesday.

 

There will be hot lunch available starting Tuesday. The full menu will not be in place until a few weeks into the school year and we will forward that information to parents once it is available from Chartwells. Milk has arrived and will be sold at Nutrition Break and lunch starting Tuesday.

 

FMS is a nut free and shellfish free school and those bringing foods to the school are asked to select items that contain neither nut nor shellfish products.

 

Thanks to those who have already paid the student fee. Please remember that the $55 fee includes all school supplies except for a bookbag, and change of clothes for Phys Ed, including indoor sneakers. Students will be given a zip binder and most carry their pencils and pens in that. Those who like to have a pencil case may wish to bring one from home.  Student fees need to be paid this week so that we can issue students their notebooks and other supplies.

 

FMS will host the Meet and Greet with staff next Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 pm in our gym.  This will give you an opportunity to meet the staff, hear about our policies and school culture and we will conclude the evening with our PSSC election. We do have a few vacant seats on that committee and hope that interested parents will consider offering to serve in this very important function.

 

In the event that you know of an FMS family who did not receive this information, please share it with them.

 

I hope this information answers a few of the questions that may be in your minds as we approach the long weekend. Have a safe and wonderful finish to the summer! We will see students on Tuesday and parents on Wednesday.