Grade 8 visit to Guilderland High School set for March 14

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Math Counts team takes home first-place prize at Regional Competition

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A special "thank you" to
the FMS school community

Earlier this year, the Farnsworth Middle School community pulled together to help out our neighbors in need in Schoharie following the devastation of Hurricane Irene. In response to those efforts, the school recently received a letter of thanks from Schoharie Elementary School Principal Maryellen Gillis.
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Fifth grade visit to FMS moved to March 21;
Date of eighth grade visit to the high school moved to March 14

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Showing lots of heart this Valentine's Day

On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the the Ball-Hyland team at FMS held a Valentine's Day team building celebration. As part of the activities, our sixth graders created 100+ homemade greeting cards and cookies for Valentine's Day. The cards and cookies were then delivered by a team parent to the 24 families currently living at the Marillac Family Shelter on Washington Avenue Extension. Our students really showed lots of heart as they gave to others this Valentine's Day!

At right, FMS students work on their homemade greeting cards and cookies this Valentine's Day.

Planning for High School event held at FMS

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the middle school, in conjunction with Guilderland High School, hosted an important grade 8 to 9 transition event called "Planning for High School." This informative evening included presentations by administrators and counselors regarding the selection of courses for the 9th grade, and also offered parents an opportunity to ask questions about courses and scheduling. View the PowerPoint presentation from the event (PDF) You can also watch a video replay of the entire event. Learn more

Students interview Congressman Paul Tonko about the 2nd Amendment

Farnsworth Middle School eighth graders Jimmy Gray, Winsor Jewell, and Matt Krieg recently had an opportunity to sit down with United States Congressman Paul Tonko for an interview about the 2nd Amendment and the role of the federal government. The meeting was arranged as part of an interdisciplinary project spearheaded by Hiawatha 8A teachers Heather Tagliaferro (English language arts) and Kimberly Nugent (Social Studies).
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Grade 8 accelerated math and science program

Attention parents of seventh graders! Did you know that FMS offers accelerated math/science programs for students in Grade 8? Learn more about it (PDF)

FMS introduces online student newspaper

Farnsworth Middle School is pleased to introduce The FMS Random Times--the official middle school student newspaper. Please take a few moments to look through the publication, and consider submitting your own original student writing/artwork for future editions! For more information, please contact Mrs. Escobar.

Clubs and activities handbook

Looking to get more involved at FMS? Then check out the 2011-12 clubs and activities handbook for lots of fun opportunities to enjoy an interest with friends. Learn more