Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The STRIVE Class is selling baseball-themed Autism Awareness shirts through tomorrow.

TODAY:

Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meetin at 8:20 a.m. in C236

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, March 25 

• Craft Workshop during lunch periods in the Library.  Space is limited.  If interested, sign up in the Library
• Battle of the Broadways, now open to all grades who enjoy Broadway Music, will meet after school in B117 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:  

• Boys and Girls Lacrosse will meet after school in the Front B Wing Gym.
• Softball will meet after school in the Back B Wing Gym
• Track will meet after school in the Pool Hallway
• "Battle of the Broadways" after school in B117
• Last optional typing meeting for Onlooker articles after school in D111.  Articles are due Friday, March 22.

Wednesday, March 20:

• Modern Woodmen Speech Contest for 7th and 8th graders after school in the Library

Thursday, March 21:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meetin at 8:20 a.m. in C236

The Spirit Class is collecting donations for Hi Tor Animal Shelter - blankets, towels, pet food, cat litter, pet toys, etc., now through Tuesday, March 19.

The STRIVE Class is selling baseball-themed Autism Awareness shirts Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22.

NEXT WEEK:   

Lacrosse, Softball and Track will begin their spring seasons on Monday. Be prepared with all the equipment you will need. The gym closet and locker rooms will be open for you before school starts to store your equipment.

Please meet in the following locations after school on Monday:

• Boys and Girls Lacrosse will meet in the Front B Wing Gym.
• Softball will meet in the Back B Wing Gym
• Track will meet in the Pool Hallway

Monday, March 18:

• "Battle of the Broadways" after school in B117

Wednesday, March 20:

• Modern Woodmen Speech Contest for 7th and 8th graders after school in the Library

Thursday, March 21:

• Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club meetin at 8:20 a.m. in C236

See previous posts for pertinent information.

SPRING SPORTS: 

Lacrosse, Softball and Track will begin their spring seasons on Monday. Be prepared with all the equipment you will need. The gym closet and locker rooms will be open for you before school starts to store your equipment.

Please meet in the following locations after school on Monday:

• Boys and Girls Lacrosse will meet in the Front B Wing Gym.
• Softball will meet in the Back B Wing Gym
• Track will meet in the Pool Hallway.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The Building-level Modern Woodmen Speech Contest for 6th graders will take place after school today in the library.   The contest for 7th and 8th graders will be after school on Wednesday, March 20.

In addition to the other after school activities (posted yesterday), for Thursday, March 14, the Dignity for All Alliance will meet in B102.

Wednesday, March 13:

• Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103 
• YAC Club meeting after school in C236
• Optional Onlooker typing meeting after school in D111
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, March 14:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting Period 4 in B104
• 7th Grade Student Council meeting Period 6 in C216
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, March 18:

• Track, Lacrosse and Softball start.  You must sign up online and be cleared by the nurse to participate.
• "Battle of the Broadways" meeting after school in B117.  Find out all about it on Monday.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:  

• Baseball tryouts begin after school in the Front B Wing Gym
• Boys Tennis will meet after school in the Front B Wing Gym

Wednesday, March 13:

• Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 6 Lunch in C213
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103 
• YAC Club meeting after school in C236

NEXT WEEK:

• Track, Lacrosse and Softball will start next Monday.  You must sign up online and be cleared by the nurse to participate.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Drama Club Call Times for this weekend:

• Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9:  Chorus, Cast and Crew here at 5:30 p.m. - EXCEPT Major Leads, who come at 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 10: Chorus and Cast here at 12:30 p.m.  Major Leads here at 12:00 noon

National History Day Contest:  Contestants are to be at St. Thomas College by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9.  Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. 

Please see previous posts.

Shrek Tickets are being sold outside the Black & White Cafeteria during ALL lunch periods.  Tickets are $12.00 each.

TODAY:

• Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 6 lunch
• 7th Grade Student Council in C216 during Period 6
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112

Thursday, March 7

• Shrek Dress Rehearsal with Full Cast and Chorus until 8:00 p.m. - again with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m.
• Intramural Swimming begins after school.  Bring your signed permission slip

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Ticket Sales outside Black and White Cafeteria during all lunch periods.  Tickets are $12.00

Drama Club Tech Week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are Tech rehearsals - from 3:45 to 8:00 p.m., with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m.  Call times for performances will be posted next week.  Dinner can be a bag dinner you bring with you or a relative may bring you dinner and is welcome to stay and eat with us.  Relatives must deliver dinner directly to the cafeteria and wait there for you.  NO parents may enter the auditorium and NO students may go out to the parking lot to get their food - it must be brought in. 

Wednesday, March 6

• Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 6 lunch
• 7th Grade Student Council in C216 during Period 6
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112

Thursday, March 7

• Shrek Dress Rehearsal with Full Cast and Chorus until 8:00 p.m. - again with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m.
• Intramural Swimming begins after school.  Bring your signed permission slip

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• WEAR RED Day for staff and students
• Intermediate All County Chorus rehearsal in the morning in B117
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m., in C217.  The regional contest is next Saturday.

NEXT WEEK:

• Shrek Ticket Sales outside Black and White Cafeteria during all lunch periods.  Tickets are $12.00
• Drama Club Tech Week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are Tech rehearsals - from 3:45 to 8:00 p.m., with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m.  Call times for performances will be posted next week.  Dinner can be a bag dinner you bring with you or a relative may bring you dinner and is welcome to stay and eat with us.  Relatives must deliver dinner directly to the cafeteria and wait there for you.  NO parents may enter the auditorium and NO students may go out to the parking lot to get their food - it must be brought in. 
• Thursday, March 7 -  Shrek Dress Rehearsal with Full Cast and Chorus until 8:00 p.m. - again with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Now through March 19, the Spirit Class is collecting blankets, towels, pet food, cat litter, pet toys and other supplies for the Hi Tor Animal Shelter.

TODAY:

• Intermediate All County Chorus rehearsals: in the morning in B117, lunchtimes in B115 and after school in B117
• Seventh Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Eighth Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 lunch in B104
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B102
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102

Friday, March 1:

• WEAR RED Day for staff and students
• Intermediate All County Chorus rehearsal in the morning in B117
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m., in C217.  The regional contest is next Saturday.

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Friday, March 1, is the deadline for submtting payment for the Eighth Grade trip.  Payment must be submitted online.  Please ask someone in the D School office if you have any questions.

TODAY:  

• Harry Potter Club meeting during Period 6 lunch.
• Onlooker meeting after school in the Library
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Painting Crew volunteers meet after school

Thursday, February 28:

• Intermediate All County Chorus rehearsals: in the morning in B117, lunchtimes in B115 and after school in B117
• Seventh Grade Student Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Eighth Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 lunch in B104
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B102

Friday, March 1:

• Intermediate All County Chorus rehearsal in the morning in B117

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of February 25: Full Cast and Chorus - 3:45 - 6:00 p.m. ALL WEEK

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

ALL MUSIC STUDENTS:  Tomorrow (Friday, February 15) is the deadline for registering for a NYSSMA solo evaluation this May.  To register, pay online and give your registration sheet to your music teacher.

TODAY:

• Robotics Club (moved from Wednesday) meeting at 8:20 a.m. in E105
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Italian Club meeting after school in C106
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• Falcon Volleyball Tournament after school.  Submit Permission Slips to your P.E. teacher ASAP.  The winning team will challenge the teachers in a student vs. staff game on Friday morning during Homeroom!
• Festa Volleyball Tournament after school

Friday, February 15:

• Rockland Read-In - Bring something to read and wear your pajamas - you'll be reading in extended homeroom and in some of your classes!
• Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game during extended homeroom

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• MATHCOUNTS competition in the Library, 3:45 - 6:00 p.m.
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112.
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, February 14:

• Robotics Club (moved from Wednesday) meeting at 8:20 a.m. in E105
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Italian Club meeting after school in C106
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• Falcon Volleyball Tournament after school.  Submit Permission Slips to your P.E. teacher ASAP.  The winning team will challenge the teachers in a student vs. staff game on Friday morning during Homeroom!
• Festa Volleyball Tournament after school

Friday, February 15:

• Rockland Read-In - Bring something to read and wear your pajamas - you'll be reading in extended homeroom and in some of your classes!
• Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game during extended homeroom

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The STRIVE Class is collecting New Hats, Gloves and Blankets to donate to Helping Hands for the Homeless of Rockland through Thursday, February 28.  Boxes are located outside of each wing office.   

The Spirit Class is selling Wacky Socks and T-Shirts for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (March 21).  Order forms are available in the wing offices.  Last day to order is this Friday, February 15.

TODAY:  Last day of the FFMS Book Fair

Wednesday, February 13:

• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• MATHCOUNTS competition in the Library, 3:45 - 6:00 p.m.
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112.

Thursday, February 14:

• Italian Club meeting after school in C106
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• Falcon Volleyball Tournament after school.  Submit Permission Slips to your P.E. teacher ASAP.  The winning team will challenge the teachers in a student vs. staff game on Friday morning during Homeroom!

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

CORRECTION  To all students competing in the National History Day Contest: The deadline for registration is TODAY.   Website and Research Paper entries are also due on Friday.

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of February 11:  (All rehearsals run from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

• Monday, 2/11 Full Cast and Chorus
• Tuesday, 2/12 Full Cast and Chorus
• Wednesday, 2/13 Dragon, Dragon’s Knights, Fiona, Blue Bird, Pied Piper and Rats (TAP), ALL Blind Mice
• Thursday, 2/14 Full Cast and Chorus
• Friday, 2/15 Full Cast and Chorus

 Stage Crew Meeting:  Wednesday, February 13, 3:45 – 4:10 p.m. 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Reminder to all students competing in the National History Day Contest: The deadline for registration is Monday, February 11.   Website and Research Paper entries are also due on Friday.

TODAY:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• National History Day meeting in the morning in C217.  REMINDER:  Deadline for websites and research papers is Monday, February 11.
• Harry Potter Club meeting Period 7 Lunch in C213
• Robotics Club informational meeting  at 8:20 a.m. in E105 for any student interested in designing and competing in the Robotics Competition in May 
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213 
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103
• Meeting after school for those interested in being on the  Drama Club Stage Crew
• FFMS Book Club meeting in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant, chapters 1 - 34

Thursday, February 7:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113

Please see previous posts for pertinent information:

Wednesday, February 6:

• National History Day meeting in the morning in C217.  REMINDER:  Deadline for websites and research papers is Monday, February 11.
• Harry Potter Club meeting Period 7 Lunch in C213
• Robotics Club informational meeting  at 8:20 a.m. in E105 for any student interested in designing and competing in the Robotics Competition in May 
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213 
• Meeting after school for those interested in being on the  Drama Club Stage Crew
• FFMS Book Club meeting in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant, chapters 1 - 34

Please check previous posts for pertinent information.

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of February 4, 2019.  (All Rehearsals are 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

• Monday, 2/4: School Closed – No Rehearsal
• Tuesday, 2/5: Full Cast and Chorus                              
• Wednesday, 2/6: Full Cast and Chorus (and Stage Crew meeting until 4:10 p.m.)
• Thursday, 2/7: Full Cast and Chorus                   
• Friday, 2/8:  Shrek, All Guards, Bishop, Farquaad, Thelonius, Greydon Frank, Greeter, Event Planner (Marlee),Fiona, (Act II, sc. 2 and Wedding) 

TODAY: 

• Spirit Week - Sports Day
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217

 NEXT WEEK:

• Robotics Club informational meeting  on Wednesday, February 6, at 8:20 a.m. in E105 for any student interested in designing and competing in the Robotics Competition in May 
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213 on Wednesday, February 6
• For those interested: Drama Club Stage Crew meeting after school on Wednesday, February 6
• FFMS Book Club meeting on Wednesday, February 6, in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant, chapters 1 - 34

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Please visit the FFMS Book Fair in the Library - Now through 2/11

TODAY:  

• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102
• National Geographic Bee School-Wide Finals in the Library Classroom

FRIDAY: 

• Spirit Week - Sports Day
• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217

 NEXT WEEK:

• Robotics Club informational meeting  at 8:20 a.m. in E105 for any student interested in designing and competing in the Robotics Competition in May 
• MATHCOUNTS meeting after school in D213 on Wednesday, February 6
• For those interested: Drama Club Stage Crew meeting after school on Wednesday, February 6

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Wednesday, January 30:

• Spirit Week Wednesday:  Color Wars - Wear Your Colors!   Red - 6th Grade, Green - 7th Grade,  Blue - 8th Grade
• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant 
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112 
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, January 31:

• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• Dignity for All Alliance meeting after school in B102

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

This is SPIRIT WEEK!

• TODAY - Pajama Day
• Tuesday, January 29 - Superhero Day
• Wednesday, January 30 - Color Wars: 6th Grade (Red), 7th Grade (Green), 8th Grade (Blue)
• Thursday, January 31 - Throw Back Thursday (Dress in a Decade from the Past)
• Friday, February 1 - Sports Day

Wednesday, January 30:

• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant 
• Japanese Club meeting after school in A112 
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103

Thursday, January 31:

• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

SPRING SPORTS:  All 7th and 8th graders trying out for a spring sport planning to use their own helmets must bring the helmet to Mr. Butler in the Pool Office by next Thursday, January 31.  This includes lacrosse and catcher's helmets.  Batting helmets will not be collected.  See Mr. Butler if you have any questions. 

NEXT WEEK:

• SPIRIT WEEK
  • Monday, January 28 - Pajama Day
  • Tuesday, January 29 - Superhero Day
  • Wednesday, January 30 - Color Wars: 6th Grade (Red), 7th Grade (Green), 8th Grade (Blue)
  • Thursday, January 31 - Throw Back Thursday (Dress in a Decade from the Past)
  • Friday, February 1 - Sports Day

Wednesday, January 30 - FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant 

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of January 28:  (All rehearsals are from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m., except where noted.)

• Monday, 1/28:  Full Cast and Chorus
• Tuesday, 1/29:  Shrek, All Guards, Bishop, Farquaad, Thelonius, Greeter, Event Planner (Marlee), Fiona, (Act II, sc. 2 and Wedding)
• Wednesday, 1/30:  Full Cast and Chorus
• Thursday, 1/31:  Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, Donkey (I Got You Beat), Three Blind Mice (Make a Move)    NOTE: Today’s rehearsal ends at 5:00 p.m.!
• Friday, 2/1:  All Fairytale Creatures and Fairytale Creature Chorus

Please see previous posts for pertinent information

TODAY:

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Bookshelf Battles during lunch periods in the Library Classroom
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113
• Grade 6 National Geographic Bee preliminary round at 3:45 p.m. in A216

NEXT WEEK:

• SPIRIT WEEK
  • Monday, January 28 - Pajama Day
  • Tuesday, January 29 - Superhero Day
  • Wednesday, January 30 - Color Wars: 6th Grade (Red), 7th Grade (Green), 8th Grade (Blue)
  • Thursday, January 31 - Throw Back Thursday (Dress in a Decade from the Past)
  • Friday, February 1 - Sports Day
• Wednesday, January 30 - FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

TODAY:

• Grades 7 & 8 National Geographic Bee preliminary round at 3:45 p.m. in A216 
• MATHCOUNTS competition after school in D213
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, January 24:

• National History Day meeting at 8:15 a.m. in C217
• Bookshelf Battles during lunch periods in the Library Classroom
• S.A.D.D. Club meeting after school in B113
• Grade 6 National Geographic Bee preliminary round at 3:45 p.m. in A216

NEXT WEEK:

• Wednesday, January 30 - FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss Gone by Michael Grant 

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The Spirit Class is selling whacky socks and T-shirts for World Down Syndrom Awareness Day.  Order forms are available in the wing offices or A101.  (Also available outside the cafeterias during Lunch Periods

Shrek Rehearsal Schedule for the week of January 22, 2019.  All Rehearsals run from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday 1/22  Donkey, Shrek, Mama Ogre, Papa Ogre, King Harold, Queen Lillian.  NO Chorus                                                      
• Wednesday 1/23 Donkey, Shrek, All Guards, Gingy, Farquaad, Thelonius
• Thursday 1/24 Donkey, Shrek, Farquaad, Thelonius, Duloc Dancers, Townsperson Chorus, All Three Fionas                    
• Friday 1/25 Full Cast and Chorus    

TODAY: 

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• DEADLINE for submitting registration form and permission slip for American Woodmen's Speech Contest

 COMING UP:   

Thursday, January 24:   

• Bookshelf Battles during lunch Periods  (6th Graders - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein; 7th and 8th Graders - Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson)

Wednesday, January 30:

• FFMS Book Club meeting after school in the Library Extension to discuss the first half (Chapters 1 - 23) of Gone by Michael Grant
  

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

The National Geographic Bee starts next week at Festa!   Preliminary Round for Grades 7 and 8 is after school on Wednesday, January 23, in A216.  Preliminary Round for Grade 6 is Thursday, January 24, in A216.  School-level finals will be on Tuesday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m., in the Library Classroom

TODAY: 

• 7th Grade Student Council will meet at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Bookshelf Battles during lunch Periods  (6th Graders - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein; 7th and 8th Graders - Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson)
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• Model UN meeting after school in the Library Classroom

FRIDAY, January 18:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• DEADLINE for submitting registration form and permission slip for American Woodmen's Speech Contest

Please see previous posts for pertinent information.

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the January 22 Concerts have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 24.   The following groups are involved:

6:30 p.m. - Ms. Leizman's 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra 

7:45 p.m. - Mr. Maxwell's Seventh Grade Band and Mr. Maxwell's Eighth Grade Band

The National Geographic Bee starts next week at Festa!   Preliminary Round for Grades 7 and 8 is after school on Wednesday, January 23, in A216.  Preliminary Round for Grade 6 is Thursday, January 24, in A216.  School-level finals will be on Tuesday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m., in the Library Classroom

TODAY: 

• The FFMS Book Club will meet after school in the Library Extension to discuss  Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
• Home & Careers Club meeting after school in E103
• Glee Club meeting after school in B117

Thursday, January 17:

• 7th Grade Student Council will meet at 8:15 a.m. in C216
• Bookshelf Battles during lunch Periods  (6th Graders - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein; 7th and 8th Graders - Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson)
• Yearbook Club meeting after school in E103
• Model UN meeting after school in the Library Classroom

FRIDAY, January 18:

• 8th Grade Student Council meeting during Period 4 Lunch in B104
• DEADLINE for submitting registration form and permission slip for American Woodmen's Speech Contest