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The FKS PTA Fun Run 2023 was a complete success! Many thanks to the PTA Fun Run Committee and volunteers for making it happen. We also thank all of the donors who supported their efforts and our school.
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The Student Council sponsored Halloween Dance for 7th & 8th Graders is next Friday, October 27th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Tickets will be sold all next week during lunch periods for $10 per student. There will be a DJ, Photo Booth, Costume Contest, Snacks, and Pizza available for purchase.
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At OFRS we love volunteers! We had a special family guest visit to read a story in Spanish to a second grade class. She traveled to us from Honduras and taught us many new Spanish words! π
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Not only was the COLOR RUN a BLAST but we also met our fundraising goals!!! The proceeds will go to the OFRS Music Program to enhance lessons that all students can enjoy! Thank you to the PTO for planning such a successful event. πππΏββοΈπββοΈππ»ββοΈππΌββοΈππ½ββοΈππΎββοΈππ»ββοΈ
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The section we were waiting on arrived the middle of last week. It was constructed on Thursday and Friday. We are getting closer!
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Everyone had a great time at the OFRS PTO Color Run! We were lucky that the weather on Sunday was perfect!
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We thank the girls and leaders of Troop #98464 for the festive and smile inducing decorative displays at the student entrances to each building. Thank you very much! We greatly appreciate your efforts to contribute to your school.
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Our first grade Wolves learned about fire safety and had a tour of the fire truck this morning. Many thanks to the Schooley's Mountain Fire Protection Association - especially former FKS students Firefighters Spencer Drozdowski and Kyle Wagner - who along with Firefighter David Cooke brought us this program.
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Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Students enjoy a visit from the Fairmount Fire Company to learn about fire safety! ππ§―π©βππ©πΏβππ₯
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As a reminder, any 7th or 8th grade student interested in participating in Winter Sports at LVMS must submit all physicals / paperwork by Friday, October 20th. All information can be found in the Monday Minute or by visiting: https://www.wtschools.org/o/lvms/article/1261452
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Thank you to the LVMS PTA for hosting a GREAT 6th Grade social last week!
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REMINDER: Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day /Columbus Dayβ and Teacher Professional Development.
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Stomp out unkind behavior. We are upstanders!
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We have movement on the playground project! The piece we've been waiting for is on its way. The new border was installed today. We are getting there!
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Cube tessalations by our Flocktown artists.
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Fall themed art created by our Kossmann artists.
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FKS welcomed back Lead U for another Empower Hour during this Week of Respect to bring a message of making good decisions to grades K-5 in the Flocktown MPR. It was also appropriate to our first Paw of the Wolf - Power to Choose. Many thanks to our PTA for bringing us this high energy and thought provoking program.
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Teamwork makes the DREAMWORK! #Week Of Respect
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Today is Super Hero Day. We can show that are Upstanders and look out for our friends in need! π¦ΈββοΈπ¦ΈββοΈ
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