FMS Newsletter: Week of November 8, 2026

Dear Fernwood Families, 

Welcome to November and Episode 3 of our school year! Time is flying, but our kids and staff are moving right along.

With Veterans Day being this past week, our school spent time honoring those who have served. Student Council put together care packages for local veterans, and our Media Club produced a really touching video. It was great watching our students show so much heart and genuine respect for our veterans.

In the classrooms, we wrapped up MAP testing. The kids did a great job taking their time and pushing through each section!

This weekend is also opening night for our school play, Shrek, Jr.! Our cast and crew have worked incredibly hard to bring this show together, and it’s going to be a blast for the whole family. Showtimes are:

We’d love to see a big crowd in the audience cheering them on. Have a wonderful weekend, and we'll see everyone back on Monday!

Sincerely,

Frank Locantora

Principal

Honoring all who served and sacrifice for our freedom today and every day. Thank you to our veterans and military families. We are grateful for your courage and dedication 

In honor of Veterans Day, Student Council put together special appreciation packages for veterans in our community as a small token of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize these heroes and let them know how much they are appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country. Happy Veterans Day!

Mrs. Mosetti’s students put the pedal to the potato at the 3rd Annual Potato Car Derby! Students transformed ordinary potatoes into creative race cars, then sent their spud-tacular designs rolling down the ramp. With plenty of laughter, cheering, and friendly competition, this event was a wonderful way to celebrate creativity and kick off fall break. Congratulations to our winners: Dylan, Joey, Jayden, and Tori! Who earned the grand prize: fresh tater tots!  

Our 6th grade GT students recently put their creativity and engineering skills to work by designing and building their own motorized amusement park rides! Along the way, they explored electrical circuits and learned the basics of soldering. This week, we brought all of their individual creations together to build one big amusement park!

We are incredibly proud of the students' creativity, ingenuity, problem-solving, and hard work.  Great job, everyone!

Check out the cast and crew for this year's musical - Shrek Jr. The students have worked so hard and are ready for the show! Come check it out on November 13, 14, & 15th! 

Congratulations to Mr. McLaughlin! We are thrilled to celebrate him as Kelly Education’s Substitute of the Month!

Thank you so much for all you do for the students of Egg Harbor Township and Fernwood. Your reliability, enthusiasm, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the classroom every single day. Stepping in to support our educators and keep students learning is no small task, and your hard work truly stands out.

Shrek Jr. is currently under way! Come visit Duloc and all the fairytale creatures! 

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