Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

Hi FSK! Please see the message about tomorrow’s field trip from Mrs. Dewey: Hi families this is a reminder of our WALKING trip to the Inner Harbor Ice Rink tomorrow 1/16. As you all know it will be very cold - please ensure your student is dressed warmly and in layers-  with gloves, hat, etc! If you marked off that your child needed a lunch they will receive a bagged lunch from the cafeteria, otherwise please send in cash or your preferred payment type for them to use for lunch. They will have a choice of chipotle or chick fil a.  Thank you and stay warm!! ❄️ 

Good afternoon FSK, Due to inclement weather, City Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025. Please be safe and we look forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy the snow day!

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Good Evening FSK! I am beyond honored to to share some exciting news with you—our school has moved up from a 3-star to a 4-star rating on the Maryland State Report Card! This accomplishment reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of our staff, students, and families. We have worked hard over the last few years and through the hard work, diligence, and continued collaboration and support of our entire school community FSK has moved the needle! The Maryland State Report Card is a statewide accountability tool that evaluates schools based on several key measures, including academic achievement, growth, access to a well-rounded curriculum, school quality, and student success indicators like attendance. Schools are awarded stars on a scale of 1 to 5: 1 Star: Significant room for improvement. 2 Stars: Progressing but still below average. 3 Stars: A solid performance with areas to grow. 4 Stars: Strong performance in most areas. 5 Stars: Exceptional outcomes and equity for all students. Here is a snapshot of our Star Ratings over the years: 2017-2018: 57.3% = 3 Stars 2018-2019: 47.6% = 3 Stars 2019-2021: No ratings due to school closures from pandemic 2021-2022: 54.5% = 3 Stars 2022-2023: 51.3% = 3 Stars 2023-2024: 63.5% = 4 Stars This rating reflects measurable progress in meeting the needs of our students and fostering an environment where learning and growth are prioritized. While we celebrate this amazing feat, FSK will not rest until we are meeting the needs and improving academic and social outcomes for ALL of our students. Thank you for your unwavering support of our school. Your partnership is an essential part of our success, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the months and years ahead. I want to thank our amazing staff who work diligently every day to give the students at FSK their very best. And I thank our wonderful community of parents, families, and partners for your continued support. I am honored and grateful to be a part of the journey. We ARE FSK! Tenerra McFadden Principal, Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School #fromgoodtogreat

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The first half of the 6th grade had an AMAZING team building sailing trip today. Lots of positive vibes. There are still open spots for tomorrow for any 6th grader who missed it today! Please stop by the main office tomorrow morning to complete a permission slip!

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¡Consulte el boletín semanal adjunto! Si está interesado en ayudar con el Día de campo de otoño el 1 de noviembre, consulte el registro a continuación o envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Zakrjewski a smzakrjewski@bcps.k12.md.us.

Please see attached Weekly Bulletin! If you are interested in helping with Fall Field Day on November 1st please see the sign up below or email Ms. Zakrjewski at smzakrjewski@bcps.k12.md.us.

Good morning FSK! I hope everyone’s Tuesday is off to a great start. It has come to our attention that some of our families may be confused about entry time and what constitutes lateness at FSK. We open our doors at 9:00 AM. Any student arriving after 9:05 is considered late and must sign the late book at the front door. We understand and recognize emergencies happen (late buses, busy morning at home, appointments, etc), and if you alert us that there is an issue we’ll excuse the lateness, but students will still be marked Tardy. Please feel free to contact the School Attendance Team if you are in need of support or if you have any questions. Our School Attendance Team consists of Mr. Steller, Ms. Russell, Ms. Butler, and Ms. Owens. Have an amazing Tuesday. On purpose!

Good morning! Schools are opened today for the holiday. Our first Early Release day is 10/17/24. Students will be dismissed at 1pm on Thursday. Also there is no school for students on Friday, October 18th, for statewide professional development. Please reach out if you have any questions.

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Good morning! This is a friendly reminder that students will participate in activities today as a part of the Baltimore Ravens CAW to Action event. We announced last weeks that students are able to wear Ravens gear or purple tops with their khaki bottoms today. Please be mindful that today is NOT a dress down day. Students should be in uniform if they choose not to wear purple/Ravens tops. Please reach out to Mr. Steller or Ms. Owens if you have questions about today's activities.

Good evening. Please forgive the late message. Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s volleyball practice has been cancelled. We will alert the community of the rest of the week tomorrow afternoon.

Good Evening FSK!! Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be sent home tomorrow. Please reach out if you do not receive it. ​I also want to remind families that students are allowed to wear orange tops as we celebrate our O's making it to the post-season. Please note: THIS IS NOT A DRESS DOWN DAY! Students must still wear khaki bottoms with their orange tops. If students do not wish to wear orange they MUST be in uniform. Have a wonderful evening, on purpose!

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Please see the attached Family Bulletin!

From the Desk of Ms. Matos: Hi everyone! As many of you may know, especially if you attended Back to School Night this past Wednesday, I've been out sick the majority of this week. Back to School Night is just as important for teachers since we get to know the families we work with better. With that being said, I'd like to host a virtual Zoom session regarding 6th grade ELA to get to know families and share more about my classroom. The session will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2024. I will host two sessions: one for Honors ELA and one for Traditional ELA. Honors ELA: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Traditional ELA: 5:40pm - 6:10pm Zoom Link: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/88272391706 - Meeting ID: 882 7239 1706 In the session, I'll review topics such as: classroom expectations, materials, class routines, curriculum, grading, and a few pieces of advice to best support your student this year. I’d like to clarify that this is not meant to be a parent conference, only an informational session about ELA. If you’d like, you may email me and we can talk or schedule a separate conference time to do so. I look forward to meeting everyone. -Ms. Matos