Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

Happy Last Day FSK! Friendly reminder that today is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1pm. Have a wonderful summer, on purpose!

At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources

Good evening 8th Grade families! Tomorrow we celebrate FSK’s Class of 2025! Today each student received their tickets and some reminders for tomorrow. Here are the reminders, please review them, as we don’t want any misunderstandings tomorrow. 8TH GRADE CLOSING NOTES 1. The ceremony starts at 10AM - we cannot wait for late comers. 2. STUDENTS MUST BE AT SCHOOL BY 9:15 TO LINE UP FOR CLOSING at Door 7. We will gather in first floor 8th grade classrooms. Families ARE NOT allowed in the classrooms with students. 3. Guests will be allowed to enter the building beginning at 9:40-no one will be allowed in prior to this time. 4. Each guest MUST have a ticket AND sign-in. There will be THREE sign-in spots by each student’s: once those spots are full no other guests will be admitted. 5. No balloons are allowed in the gym - NO EXCEPTIONS. 6. Students will be dismissed following closing to celebrate with their families. Please reach out to the 8th grade team if you have any questions.

Mensaje en español a continuación. Good Morning FSK! I hope everyone had an amazing weekend. It was great to see some of you guys at Artscape! We forgot to add to Friday's newsletter that students have the option to dress down for the remainder of the school year. This is something FSK has done post-COVID, usually after the Memorial Day holiday. Students and families can opt to wear whatever they choose, uniform or not, as long as it falls in line with Baltimore City's Dress Code policy. Please review both documents, especially Page 2-it has very specific information regarding what is and is not acceptable, and reach out if you have any questions. Have a great day, on purpose! ¡Buenos días, FSK! Espero que hayan tenido un fin de semana increíble. ¡Fue un placer verlos en Artscape! Olvidamos incluir en el boletín del viernes que los estudiantes pueden optar por vestir de manera informal durante el resto del año escolar. Esto es algo que FSK ha implementado después de la pandemia de COVID-19, generalmente después del feriado del Día de los Caídos. Los estudiantes y sus familias pueden optar por usar lo que prefieran, con o sin uniforme, siempre que cumpla con el Código de Vestimenta de la Ciudad de Baltimore. Por favor, revisen ambos documentos, especialmente la página 2, que contiene información muy específica sobre lo que es y no es aceptable, y contáctennos si tienen alguna pregunta. ¡Que tengan un excelente día, a propósito!

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!