Weekly Update 2/23/2022
Hi FHMS community! We hope you had a fun and relaxing winter break! Here are this week's updates.
Needs:
Please consider volunteering on the PTSA board for the 2022-2023 school year. You can even volunteer with a friend, as all board positions can be shared by two people. We really need members to step up and take a leadership role. Without your help, PTSA cannot exist. To nominate yourself or someone else, go to Nomination Form. For questions, contact Kristen Dorwin at kdorwin@gmail.com.
Book donations: Sandburg/DCS Elementary is asking for used 4th &5th grade reading level book donations for their upcoming book rodeo. Please drop off your book donations in the blue bins outside of the Sandburg office on Feb 24th and 25th.
FHMS is collecting new and gently used games for the students to play during lunch. See the list of requested games and sign up here: Sign Up Genius Link.
Sundaes for Scholars: thanks to all the volunteers who signed up to help with serving the students their sundaes. Dr. Mehlberg has asked for donations of sundae toppings (she is purchasing sprinkles and chocolate sauce). If you would like to donate another topping, please email Dr. Mehlberg at smehlberg@lswd.org.
Upcoming Events:
FHMS and PHMS PTSA are hosting a monthly book discussion around the book Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma Sensitive Classroom. The first meeting is March 3rd. Sign up here: Book Discussion Link. Go to www.fhmsptsa.org for details.
Education/Enrichment:
LWPTSA Council offers scholarships to students and staff. Deadline to apply is March 25th. For more details, click here: LWPTSA Scholarships.
LWSD and LWPSTA are hosting a viewing of the film Far From the Tree, from the bestselling book by Andrew Solomon. Register at Far From the Tree Registration.
LWPTSA offers lunch and learn programs. The next one is Feb. 24th at noon, and the topic is Equity Efforts. Learn more here: Lunch and Learn.
LWSF offers Balance in Mind Parent Chats twice a month. The next is tonight at 7pm. They will be discussing mental wellness across cultures. Sign up here: Balance in Mind
