The FAMS PLC will start the annual Helen Cogger Food Drive. Every year FAMS, as a whole, helps support families in need all around our state. We collect some of the most needed items in homeroom over the next few weeks, and then donate every item to the Center for Food Action. Last year, our school was able to donate THREE TONS of food and supplies. Three tons! We look to break that record this year and show our state the power of the FAMS family. Each homeroom will contain a list of the most needed items. Please talk with your parents tonight, plan a 5 minute pantry clean-out, and help make a  difference in someone's life.

The Scholastic "BOGO" Book Fair is coming!! It is a great opportunity to "BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE. The Book Fair will officially begin on Monday, May 21 for all students from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and run until Wednesday, May 23.  There will be a  “GRAND EVENT” with later shopping on Tuesday, May 22nd from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for anyone wishing to invite their grandparents, relatives or friends.  All forms of payment are accepted:  cash, check, credit.
In addition to purchasing “new” books, there will be an opportunity to donate “USED” books, either scholastic or others, which students or teachers can donate. These used books will be sent to the libraries of other schools which are in desperate need of increasing their book supply available to their students. This is a Girl Scout sponsored collection.  Please donate to this wonderful cause.  This used book drive will continue until the June 1st.

Incoming 5th Grade Students:  Spend an evening at FAMS where your hosts will provide music, refreshments and advice from special guests. The date is Friday, May 18 at 6:30.  See you there!

Any 8th Grade girl interested in the Cheerleading Team at Ramapo High School next year, there is a meeting on Monday night, May 21st, at 6:00PM. This meeting is at Ramapo High School!

Reminder to 8th Grade Boys: Boys who have not yet paid for their graduation jacket, please bring a check to the office for $32.00 made out to Lauretta's Formal Wear.

Computer Lab: The Computer Lab is open in the morning at 7:15 and is available to the first 25 students.  Students must sign in by 7:30. It is also available after school until 3:30.
 
Dance Troupe:  We will be having our final rehearsal and end-of-year celebration on Wednesday, May 23rd after school in Room 110.  Any member that has participated in the club is encouraged to attend.  Please remember to bring a snack or dessert.  See Miss Stein with questions.

Club Care: Club for Animal Respect and Education AKA…The Animal Club. Our meeting is Wednesday, in Room 210.  Prompt pick up at 3:30. See Ms. Mora.

R-House:  See Mrs. Milano or Mrs. Spagnuolo with any questions.

Yearbook Meeting:  The yearbook meeting will be on Thursdays after school until 3:35pm.  Be sure to arrive on time.  If you have not yet purchased your yearbook, please do so before they sell out at jostensyearbooks.com.
See Miss LaCour with any questions.

GT Art Students:  6th Grade will meet on Monday mornings, 7:15 - 8:00.  7th Grade is on a Day 2 during Period 5 lunch. 8th Grade is on Day 1 during Period 6 lunch.

Concert band students: all students attending the Boston trip must attend practice on Monday morning, May 21, at 7:15. Only students going on the Boston trip need to attend this practice. Bring your instrument and folder.
There is also a meeting during your lunch period in Room 113 on Tuesday, May 22. See Mr. Kozichek.

Jazz Band:  See Mr. Kozichek for more information.

String Ensemble: meets on Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:15. Lessons are on Wednesdays during Periods 1,2 or 3. See Mr. Finnen with any questions.  

Percussion Players:   NO lessons today!

Chorus:  See Mrs. Hartman.

Show Choir: Sopranos & baritones will meet Friday morning at 7:15am.

Sports

Golf:  Meeting time and pick up is at the Darlington Golf Center in Mahwah. Club meets every Thursday until June 21st, from 3:30 - 4:30. See Mrs. Wulster.

Baseball:  The team plays home on Monday, May 21, against Hawthorne Christian. Game time is 4:00. Come out and see the game! See Mr. Slade.

Softball: Home game on Monday, May 21, against Hawthorne Christian. Game time is at 4:00. Join us at the game and show support for the team! See Mr. Rubinetti.

Track: The next track meet is on Tuesday, May 22 at Tenafly High School. Meet time is 4:00. If you have any questions, please see Miss Ohle, Ms. Noetzel, or Mr. Tuttle.