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The Falcon’s NestFlying monthly with DREW news!
MARCH 2014 ISSUE 4
From Dr. Dean’s DeskThis week parents were given the opportunity to be instrumental in determining the school budget. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 6:00pm in DFMS Media Center we hosted the DFMS Student Based Budgeting (SBB) Parent Meeting. This was the perfect opportunity for parents to weigh in on important DFMS budget decisions for the 2014-2015 school year. Your input is important to us!
Take the parent or student SBB at:http://www1.pgcps.org/drewfreeman/
With L.O.V.E,(Learning, Objectives, Visions, and Expectations)
Dr. Marla Dean
Featured Community Partner: The White Rose Foundation (WRF)The White Rose Foundation (WRF) of Prince George’s County, Maryland is a non-profit organization chartered on December 21, 2005 by the State of Maryland as a Charitable and Educational non-stock corporation (WRF Brochure, 2013). WRF’s purpose is to promote scientific education and charitable endeavors to improve the general welfare of economically, socially, and educationally disadvantaged residents of Prince George’s County, MD. WRF and Corder Pounders Youth and Family Fitness have partnered with DFMS to develop the afterschool program, “Healthy Families 2014 – Learn the Facts, Eat Healthy, Get Active” focused on healthy eating and physical activity. The program is designed to work with scholars, their families, and the school to increase their knowledge about the effects food choice has on their health. The program seeks to encourage healthy eating choices among Drew scholars through fun and creative learning activities such as interactive nutritional shopping, cooking, and test tasting nutritious and delicious foods. Many aspects of the program are modeled on the concepts of the “Let’s Move” program established by First Lady Michelle Obama. In addition to their Healthy Families initiative, WRF has donated gift cards for the PBIS auction and plans to donate door prizes for Drew’s community reading event, ”Shamrocking with Books.” We are very grateful for our partnership with WRF and look forward to more great work together.
Lady Michelle Obama. In addition to their Healthy Families initiative, WRF has donated gift cards for the PBIS auction, and plans to donate door prizes for Drew’s community reading event,
Community Job FairLooking for a job? Better yet, are you looking to jump-start your career? You are in luck! The Suitland Civic Association (SCA), BIZ, and Prince George’s County is hosting a Community Job Fair Monday, April 14, 2014 at Drew Freeman Middle School from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Career Placement Specialists will be present to assist attendees in resume editing and revisions. Also in attendance will be County Agency Hiring Officials and Private and Commercial Officials. If you are a serious job seeker then this is definitely the event for you. To RSVP for this event please contact Suitland Action Team President, Elsie Jacobs, at 301 – 793 – 1219.
Girls SummitAfter a long morning of MSA testing our scholars was given a well deserved “brain break.” In recognition of Women’s History Month, our female students participated in a Girls Summit. The purpose of the summit was to address issues important to teenage girls including appropriate use of the Internet and how to treat yourself and others. The summit served as an opportunity for open dialogue within a small group setting where these issues were highlighted and an action plan for positively addressing these issues was developed. (Continued on p.2)
Drew-Freeman Middle School
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DFMS was awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the Maryland State
21st Century Community Learning Center
Department of Education (MSDE) to improve literacy and reading scores on state assessments. Students who become solid readers perform better in school, have a healthier self-image, and become life-long learners. We solicit parents, siblings, teachers, and community members to get engaged. Please stop by the Family and Community Outreach Center to pick up parent and student resource information. For more information contact Mrs. Buchanan in room 101 or at 301-817-0900 Ext 350.
Reminders from the Guidance Office
Below are some reminders to ensure a stress free and efficient visit with the guidance office!
All updates and/or changes to your child’s contact information in School Max must be done in person at the school.
All proof of residency documentation must be provided to guidance Mon – Fri from 8:00am – 1:00pm.
Drew Word Scramble!Exercise your mind with this fun puzzle!
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2013-2014 Middle School
Practice Begins - Wednesday, October28, 201First Play Date – Monday, November 18, 2013
While the girls were engaging in their fun sessions, our Drew boys enjoyed a brain break of their own in the gymnasium. The afternoon activity received rave reviews from our scholars. This will definitely be an activity we participate in again!
Interested in joining the PTA?
If you are interested in joining the organization that serves as the voice for your child’s school, contact PTA president, Rosa Jones, at [email protected] or Mrs. Buchanan at 301-817-0900 Ext 350.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Calendar of EventsFriday, March 28, 2014:- Family Falcon Fun Night: Open Mic Night 6:30pm
Saturday, March 22, 2014:- “Shamrocking with Books” Community Reading Event 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Saturday, March 29, 2014- “Your Turn to Lead” Conference, Field Trip Hosted by the Girls Scouts Nation’s Capital 10:00am – 4:00pm
GED Classes at Prince George’s Community
CollegeHave you been thinking about getting your GED? PGCCC offers FREE Monthly GED Workshops. Please see April schedule:
Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24 9:30am- 12:30pm
Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24 6:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday, April 26 – Saturday, May 3 9:00am – 2:00pm
DID YOU KNOW????!! DFMS is one of the locations for Children’s Hospital Mobile Dental Bus. If you are
interested in having your child utilize this service please contact Mrs. Buchanan at 301-817-0900 Ext. 350 or send an email to [email protected]
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8th grader, Phandora Hicks, and her family pose for a picture at the skating rink.
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