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March 20, 2025 Vol. 21
Upcoming Events
Blue Days- March 20, 24, 26 & 28
Gray Days- March 21, 25 & 27
March 27- Iftar Dinner
March 28- Quarter End
March 31- School Holiday- Eid al-Fitr
April 1- Teacher Work Day
April 2-8- Spring Book Fair
April 4- Bingo Night
April 24, 6 PM- PTA Meeting (In Person) (Rescheduled)
June 6 (in the evening)- 8th Grade Celebration, Frost Middle School
Bingo Night- Tickets Available Now!!
The annual Frost Middle School Bingo Night will be held on Friday, April 4th. Doors will open at 6:15 PM, and bingo games will go from 7:00-9:00 PM. Prizes will be given to winners of the bingo games, and several raffle drawings will also be held. This year, prizes include a Nintendo Switch, Apple Watch, AirPods, Beats headphones and lots of other items and gift cards!
Save time and money and pre-purchase your tickets online here. Make it a fun evening out and pre-purchase your pizza dinner as well. Online ticket sales will end on April 2nd, and prices will increase at the door. Additional concessions and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
We need lots of volunteers to help make this fun event a success. Please consider signing up to help here.
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Calling all Future Board Members!
Are you interested in serving on the Frost PTA Board next year?! We are looking to fill the positions of Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. As a Board Member, you’ll have a front row seat in helping to shape the PTA’s priorities and events and will be making a valuable contribution to your kids and the greater Frost community. Prospective Board members will be nominated at the next general meeting on April 24 and elections will occur at the general meeting on May 20. If you are interested in serving as a PTA Board Member for next school year or have any questions, please email Lisa Veigel (current Board Secretary) at secretary@frostmspta.org. Thank you
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Iftar Dinner- March 27th
As we are in the holy month of Ramadan, you are invited to join us for a special community Iftar dinner. This event is a celebration of unity, cultural respect, and the values that make us ethical global citizens. We aim to create an inclusive space where we can share food, fellowship, and learn from each other's diverse backgrounds. Please join us for an evening of warmth and connection as we break our fast together. This is a wonderful opportunity to build community, foster mutual understanding, and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures within our school family.
Date: Thursday, March 27th Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Frost Middle School – Lecture Hall
A location for Magrib prayer will be provided for those who want to participate.
- To make our Iftar dinner a success, we are asking each family interested in joining to: contribute a dish to share and indicate the exact dish on the form below. This will help us ensure we have a delicious variety of foods and avoid duplicates.
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list the main ingredients of your dish to help with allergy awareness and to celebrate the different ingredients used in our cultures.
Please complete this form if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Please contact Ms. Ozer at nozer@fcps.edu or Ms. Morningstar at sjmorningsta@fcps.edu
Spring Book Fair- Volunteers Needed!!
Parent Volunteers needed!! The librarians will need help setting up the book fair on March 28th, cashiering throughout the fair, and takedown assistance on April 9th. Volunteers (and their students) receive 15% off all book fair purchases!
Sign-up to volunteer for the Book Fair HERE!
Questions? Contact Jenn Ros, PTA Book Fair Chairperson, at jennifer.m.ros@gmail.com or Dawn Alexander, Frost Librarian, at dlalexander@fcps.edu
From April 2nd to April 9th the Frost Library will host its Spring Book Fair brought to you by Scholastic! The fair will be open during school days from 7:15 am-2:30 pm. And we’ll have special hours on April 4th for Bingo night, remaining open after school until 7pm. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted, but to avoid students carrying cash, please consider setting up a Scholastic eWallet or using other cashless payments (ApplePay, GooglePay).
If you’re interested in setting up a Scholastic "eWallet", please do so before April 2nd. The Scholastic eWallet allows parents to set a spending limit for their student, but please note that no refunds will be issued by Frost or Scholastic for any unused portion of Scholastic eWallet funds. Any money remaining in students' Scholastic accounts can be used at future Scholastic book fairs or in Scholastic's online shop. See Scholastic's eWallet FAQs page for additional eWallet information.
Exciting Update: Upcoming PTA Meeting Scheduled for April 24th
Mark your calendars! The next Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting, set for April 24th, promises to be a landmark event within our school community. This will be the first in-person meeting in quite some time, following an extended period of virtual meetings.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
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In Person Interaction: After numerous virtual sessions, this meeting marks a return to face-to-fact interaction, providing a valuable opportunity for parents, teachers and students to connect directly.
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Student Participation: For the first time ever, students will participate in the PTA meeting as observers. This exciting development emphasizes the importance of student voices in shaping school initiatives and policies.
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PTSA Conversion Vote: Attendees will vote on converting the PTA into a Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), further integrating student involvement into the organization’s framework.
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Meet School Leaders: Participants will have the chance to interact with school administration and an FCPS Board Member, fostering communication and collaboration between the school and its stakeholders.
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Guest Speakers: Two guest speakers will address topics of high interest to parents and students, providing valuable insights and information.
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Heritage Night Celebration: Following the meeting, don’t miss the Heritage Night event, featuring delicious food and traditional clothing. This cultural celebration is a wonderful opportunity to embrace and appreciate the diverse backgrounds within our school community.
This meeting is one of the most important gatherings the PTA has ever hosted. Everyone is encouraged to attend, lend their voices, and enjoy the rich festivities. We look forward to seeing you there!
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8th Grade Celebration
Save the date for the 8th grade celebration, which will be held the evening of June 6th! This event will be the only graduation celebration for our rising 9th graders, and gives them a chance to gather to commemorate their middle school experience. We will need a lot of help, so please consider whether you will be able to volunteer to help at the event. Look for more details to come soon!
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Join the PTA Today!
Thank you to many who joined and others who stepped up to volunteer. As we embark on another exciting school year, we invite you to make a difference for our students and teachers at Frost Middle School through Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) membership.
PTA Family Memberships are $25. Funds from PTA memberships and donations are used in support of the Frost PTA initiatives, including our staff Grant Program. Your dollars will go directly to programs that enrich the experience of students, families, and staff here at Frost. A family membership also includes access to the Frost online student directory. Every parent/guardian who signs up for PTA membership automatically gets included in the student directory, unless you choose to opt your student out.
You can purchase your PTA membership here. Additional donations are also welcome to support the important work we do for our teachers and students! Please email join@frostmspta.org with any questions.
Stay in Touch
If you have any comments or suggestions for our PTA Falcon Newsletter, we want to hear from you! Please email news@frostmpspta.org if you have any suggestions regarding the newsletter or information you would like us to include in future issues.
Follow Us on Social Media! For the most up to date information on activities and ongoing events, you can follow the Frost PTA on Facebook!
You can find more information about the Frost PTA on our website. Questions about membership can be sent to join@frostmspta.org, and you can also email info@frostmspta.org with any other questions, concerns or suggestions!
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