Fernwood Family Newsletter #24, 2/13/24 

~Friday and Monday, February 16th and 19th, NO SCHOOL

~Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30pm, Fernwood Fund Meeting, Fernwood Library and Virtual-email benjaminmstocks@gmail.com for meeting link

~Tuesday, February 20th, 6:00pm, PTO Meeting, Fernwood Community Room and virtual http://meet.google.com/isc-jfjq-zow

~Thursday, February 22nd, 5:30pm, SEC Meeting, In Person, Fernwood Library

~Thursday, February 29th, 5:30pm, PAC Meeting, virtual, link forthcoming

~Tuesday, March 12th, 6:30pm, Fernwood Fund Meeting, Fernwood Library and Virtual-email benjaminmstocks@gmail.com for meeting link

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Link to Fernwood Family-School Manual 2023-2024: Family-School Manual 2023 2024 SY.docx

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Camp Update for 2/16

Camp Fernwood will be open on Friday, February 16th with limited spots available. Camp will be open from 7:30PM until 3:30PM.  A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk. Children should bring their own lunches, water bottles, and snacks for the day. Camp will not be open on Monday, February 17th.

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Fernwood PTO Apparel Sale Starts Today!

Please see the attached flyer for information on the PTO Apparel Sale which starts today!! This year, there are shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies (with pompoms and without) and tote bags featuring TWO designs.  You can literally cover your entire body with Fernwood merch (just in time for the adolescent dance)! Orders will be taken online until 2/28 (link below).  Items will be delivered to school and sent home with students sometime in early April.

Apparel Sale Website

 

 

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NEW Extended Hours for CAMP

Families that have children attending Camp Fernwood with the 3:30 pick up time restriction can now have their children attend camp until 5:30, if need be. New staff has allowed us to remove this restriction. We are currently reviewing our wait list and hope to be able to allow a few families into camp over the next following weeks.   You do not need to notify camp if your student will be staying until 5:30.

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Girls on the Run Registration Opens 2/19

Fernwood is so excited to be offering another Girls on the Run program for 3rd-5th grade girls.  Thank you to our parent volunteer Erin Folstad for being our school liaison and coach.  Additional thanks to Nichole Abresch, Leah Larios, Casey Twanow, and Caitlin Walsh for volunteering to coach this program.

The program will start the week of March 18th and practices will be Monday and Wednesday from 4-5:15pm at Fernwood.  The season ends with a celebratory 5K event on May 18th at American Family Field.

Last year we were lucky to offer this program for free to families due to COVID relief money that MPS made available to us. This year the registration fee is $175. Financial assistance as well as a pay what you can structure is available during the registration process.

Registration will open on February 19th and close on February 25th.  Families will be able to register using the QR code on the flyer (see link below).   The program can only accept 20 students. Students will be selected by a lottery.   Families will be notified via email on February 26th if their student was selected.

Please click on the flyer to learn more about the program and how to apply.

Girls on the Run Flyer.png

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List of Summer Camp Opportunities from Ms. Bianca

Please see the document below which features a list of summer camp opportunities for students.  Thanks to Ms. Bianca for this resource!

Summer Camps for Kids.pdf

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Fernwood Spring Lower Elementary Kids Choir Returns!

WHEN: Tuesdays (2:25-3:10pm) March 19th – May 14th

WHERE: Fernwood Auditorium (students will be dismissed from class to the auditorium)

WHO: Intended for 1st-3rd grade Lower Elementary Students

PRICE: $40 per student (8 meeting sessions total)

Looking for committed children who enjoy singing and would value the benefits of being part of a choir. Each child will take home and sign an attendance and behavior contract.

Deadline for signup is Friday, March 1st, 2024.

To Register:  Complete this link and pay $40 (Venmo @molly-pufall, or check or cash brought to the main office with attn: Ms. Molly).

Two parent helpers are needed for dismissal and bathroom breaks, etc. Please contact me if you are available at mpufall@gmail.com.

Director: Molly Pufall-Brown, a Fernwood parent, holds two degrees in music, specializing in voice. She is insured and thrilled to be offering Kids Choir at Fernwood for the 5th year. Please contact Molly to sign up or ask questions: mpufall@gmail.com.

***If a parent or guardian is in need of financial assistance to allow their child to participate, please email mpufall@gmail.com***

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2024 Fernwood Arts Fest – Calling All Vendors!

The Fernwood Arts Fest committee is currently accepting applications for this year’s event. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please use the link found on the Contact page of the Fernwood Arts Fest website.

Reach out to Melissa Rabiego with any questions: melissarabiego@gmail.com

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Family SKATE NIGHT!

There is a free skate night on 2/23 at Bayview High School.  See below for details.

Twilight Skate Nights.pdf

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Attention 4-6th Graders! Register to Participate in our Spring Musical!  

Please see the registration link below for our Spring Musical-THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Come join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis, and all of their jungle friends as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.

All students who register are guaranteed a role in the show and no previous experience is necessary.  Low pressure auditions will take place on the first day of rehearsal for role placement.  Students do not need to prepare anything for the auditions.  Performance for friends and family on the last day of class.  Scholarships are available, please email brenda@characterkidsdrama.com for more info.

Link includes information on dates and times for the rehearsals and costs.  This is open to 4th-6th grade students only.  Please sign up for only one Spring activity (either a club listed below or the musical).

Jungle Book Registration

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Fernwood Kindergarten Open House for Future Students!  Help us Spread the Word!

Calling all potential Pirates!  Help us spread the word about our Kindergarten Open House for future K3/4/5 students!  The event is on February 21st from 5:00-6:30pm at Fernwood.  Please see attached flyer for details.  This is a great way for prospective students to learn more about our school.

K3/4/5 OPEN HOUSE FLYER

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Music Information from Mr. Miller

There is LOTS of information from Mr. Miller about Choir and MANY other music opportunities for our students.  Please see the link for his update which includes ways to sign up.

Fernwood Music 2023-24

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