Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

Traducción al español a continuación Happy Friday FSK, Please read the attached statement regarding the dangers of the latest Tik Tok challenge. Please contact me or APVW if you have any questions. Take care, Principal McFadden Feliz viernes, FSK. Lea el comunicado adjunto sobre los peligros del último reto de TikTok. Si tiene alguna pregunta, contácteme a mí o a APVW.Clear Cuídese. Director McFadden

Hi everyone,  We are getting ready for our 3rd - 8th grade students to take the mcap state assessment next month, once we return from spring break.  To help students feel confident and ready for the assessment, we'd like for families to write letters of encouragement that their children can read before beginning the assessment.  Please use the following link to write your letter!  If you would like additional family members or friends to write a letter, you can share the link or submit more than one entry.  Please submit by 4/22! https://forms.gle/uc73b1HXE7JQ5Y8u8 If you would rather bring in a handwritten note, there will be a bin in the front office where they can be dropped off.   All letters will be given out on the morning that testing begins. Please email smzakrjewski@bcps.k12.md.us if you have any questions.

You do not need to come inside to sign your child out if you are taking them home! There is a sign out sheet outside under the awning on the black table! Your child also must pickup their Quarter 3 report before they leave! Reminder: If your child needs to stay for the rest of the day, they are welcome to do so!

Good morning 6th Grade! Just wanted to let you all know that our students have boarded their buses and are on their way to Northbay! Here’s hoping they have a fun-filled week making joyful memories to last them a lifetime!!

Good evening FSK! School Police have given the all-clear and the Pigtown bus students are en route to their stops. We are so grateful for the report of no injuries. Have a good evening, on purpose !

Good Evening FSK! In celebration of the Orioles opening home game tomorrow (March 31), students are invited to wear orange shirts or Orioles jerseys to school with uniform bottoms! *Students not participating tomorrow should still wear uniform tops with their bottoms! See you tomorrow and Let's Go O's!

We are getting ready for our 3rd - 8th grade students to take the MCAP assessment next month. To help students feel confident and ready for the assessment, we'd like for families to write letters of encouragement. Use the following link to write your letter! Please submit by 4/22. https://forms.gle/uc73b1HXE7JQ5Y8u8

Good afternoon FSK Baltimore City Police Department and School Police have canvassed the areas and waked the school building, giving us the All-Clear. Just as a precaution all recess will be indoors today. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Take care.

Good morning FSK, We received word of a possible shooting at Latrobe Park. Out of safety and concern we have put the school on lockdown: no one in or out of the school. We have called Baltimore City Police and School Police and are currently waiting for an update. Once we’ve received the all-clear from law enforcement. We will update as needed

Good morning FSK! Friendly reminder that schools are closed tomorrow for professional development and parent conferences. Since schools are closed tomorrow, today is a Dress Down Day! Students may come to school in regular clothes, as long as it complies with Baltimore City Schools’ dress code policy. Tomorrow’s conferences begin at 1pm. All teachers have sent out their conference schedules and sign up protocols. Please reach out to teachers to confirm if you are unsure of their conference process. Conferences end at 3:30 so the time is tight. Please make sure you schedule your time before coming in. Unscheduled conferences are not guaranteed. Please reach out if you have any questions. Have a great day on purpose!

Good Evening FSK! This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, March 12th, we will hold our community budget review. At this final meeting of the budget season we will review and discuss the draft budget that has been submitted to the district for School Year 25-26. We will begin at 5pm. The meeting will be held on Zoom: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/88430091415 All are welcomed to attend. We hope to see you there!

Hello Families, Due to traffic the 6th grade field trip is running behind and is not expected at FSK until around 4:15pm. If your child is a yellow bus rider, you will need to come pick them up at the school. Students on the trip have been instructed to call parents to coordinate transportation.

Hello 6th Grade Families! The buses have left DC and are making their way back to Baltimore. Estimated arrival based on current traffic is between 3:50 and 4:00PM. Please ensure on-time pickup for your students, as the building will not be available due to afternoon activities being canceled. Please message Mr. Francella and the team if you have any questions or concerns. Be safe!

Good Afternoon FSK, I hope you all are well. City Schools has left the decision to cancel afterschool activities to the discretion of principals. Due to the forecast of severe storms this afternoon, we are canceling all after-school activities to prioritize the safety of our students and staff. This includes ALU. We kindly ask that all students be picked up promptly at 3:40 pm. It is imperative that students are picked up on time so they can safely head home before the weather conditions worsen. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make these necessary adjustments. Our priority is the safety and well-being of all our students. Thank you for your support, and please stay safe. Sincerely, Principal McFadden

Good afternoon FSK, I hope everyone is having a good day. We are currently keeping an eye on reports from the National Weather Service regarding this afternoon’s potential storm. As of now, City Schools has not made any changes to today’s schedule. We will update the community with any new information as it comes. We do ask that families make appropriate accommodations to ensure children are picked up on time so we can clear the campus quickly if necessary. Be safe and be well Principal McFadden

Read Across America Week continues! Today's theme is Snuggle Up and Read! Wear your cozy pajamas today! Students not participating must wear their proper uniform. Note: 6th graders going on today's trip to DC MUST be in uniform. Have a great day, on purpose!

Good morning FSK! We received reports of one of the lampposts sparking yesterday afternoon. APVW alerted BGE and School Facilities, but it was not taken care of yesterday. We have put in another ticket for BGE and facilities, but we are asking families to assist us with keeping the children off the picnic/wood stumps until BGE reports and fixes the problem. We will update as soon as possible.

Hello FSK Families! Get ready for Spirit Week as we celebrate Read Across America! From March 2nd to March 7th, students can join the fun with themed dress-up days and special reading activities. Please see the flyer for each day's theme! Let’s make reading an adventure!

Dear FSK Community, School leadership and the PTO encourage as many FSK community members - including parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, and staff - to attend the Community Budget Forum Forum this Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the FSK Library on the 2nd Floor. The Community Budget Forum will take the place of February's PTO General Meeting. This is an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the FSK's budget plans and enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The PTO has arranged childcare for up to 20 students for anyone who needs it. Sign up here: PTO Feb 19th meeting. Food will be provided! Please join us. Thank you.

Good Evening FSK Baltimore City Schools are closed tomorrow due to the snow. That means the weekend starts today for our kiddos! Here is the rundown: February 12: Snow Day February 13: District PD-no school for students February 14-Wellness Day-no school February 17-President’s Day-no school We’ll see you all Tuesday, February 18th. Take care and be safe! -Tenerra McFadden