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FMS Newsletter for the Week of May 31, 2026

Posted Date: 06/05/26 (02:17 PM)


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Fernwood Weekly - Rise Above

Week of May 31, 2026

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Principal's Message

Dear Fernwood Families,

We are officially into June which means Fun Day and the 8th Grade Trip! This past week was packed with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we celebrated our students' hard work throughout the year.

Here are the highlights from our week:

  • 8th Grade Trip to Great Adventure: Our 8th graders had an absolute blast on their class trip to Six Flags Great Adventure! From braving the wildest roller coasters to enjoying a beautiful day together as a class, it was the perfect way to celebrate their upcoming transition to high school.

  • 6th and 7th Grade Fun Day: Not to be outdone, our 6th and 7th graders enjoyed a wonderful Fun Day right here at Fernwood. The energy was great as students participated in outdoor games, esports, and activities. They enjoyed some well-deserved laughs with their peers and teachers.

A massive thank you to our phenomenal staff, chaperones, and volunteers who coordinated and supervised these events to ensure they were safe, smooth, and incredibly fun for everyone involved.

Thank you for your continued support as we head into these final weeks of the school year.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Frank Locantora
Principal
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Attendance Reminders

A friendly reminder that all absences and doctor notes can be emailed to FMSattendance@eht.k12.nj.us 

Students must be present for 4.5 hours to receive full credit for the day. 

They must: 
Sign in no later than 10:15 am 
Sign out no earlier than 12:45 pm 
Students cannot be late or leave early on half days or two hour delay.

Thank you!
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Moving Over the Summer?

If your student is moving out of the district over the summer, please contact Angela Dennis at dennisa@eht.k12.nj.us to start the transfer paperwork.

Attention all 8th Grade Parents: If your student is attending a high school other than Egg Harbor Township High School, please contact Angela Dennis at dennisa@eht.k12.nj.us to start your transfer paperwork. This includes: ACIT, St Joseph's Academy, St. Augustine Prep and Holy Spirit. 

Events Calendar

*Updated as of 6/2/26
June
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Open House
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Student Achievement

8th Grade Trip to Great Adventure!

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6th and 7th Grade Fun Day

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What's Hatching?!

For the past 21 days, which is the time it takes to hatch chicks in an incubator, we have eagerly awaited the arrival of 8 healthy and happy baby chicks! Students read, journaled, and learned all about each stage of development as well as a timeline that documented the process. Students did a fantastic job of handling and sharing the baby chicks with other classes and staff throughout the building- it was a fun chick parade! Many thanks to Mrs.Dellas for donating the eggs along with her expertise and a HUGE thanks to Ms.Nicole for leading this amazing and memorable project for our students; learning this month has been great fun for all!

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6th Grade World Language Selection

6th grade students will choose their World Language next week! Please see the attached picture with further explanation about the classes offered. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Schreiner, the World Language Supervisor or one of the World Language teachers here at Fernwood! Thank you!
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Elements of Poetry

Students in 7th grade Hispanohablantes learn about the elements of poetry and were tasked with writing an original poem about their favorite color. The results were beautiful! 
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Softball Season Wraps Up

The Fernwood Softball team finished their season with a strong 7-2 record. Pitcher Zoe Blankenbuehler averaged double-digit strikeouts per game for Fernwood, finishing with 92 strikeouts over 9 games (52 innings pitched). On offense, Taliyah Ortiz finished the season with a .567 batting average and 1.427 OPS while Kinsley Henderson had .846 SLG with 3 home runs, including 1 grand slam. Great season, girls, and good luck to our 8th graders moving up to the high school!

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Climate, Culture, and #EHTPride

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Community Partnerships

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PC Volunteers
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Updates have been made to the NJ Parent Link website to highlight & prioritize content & hyperlinks to youth suicide, crisis & mental health lifelines, helplines, services and resources:
Youth Mental Health & School/Home Partnership Resources

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Do you have a parent portal account? Request an account today by emailing icportal@eht.k12.nj.us and provide the following information in the body of your email. If you have requested an account and haven't received a reply, please check your spam folder. Due to overwhelming requests, replies may take up to five days.
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