FMS PTA

03/02/2026

We’re looking for book fair volunteers at FMS!!

Volunteers will be needed sometime the week before the fair to set up once we receive the book carts. Set up will take place on Friday, March 20th. On the days of the fair, volunteers are needed to run the registers for checkout, help students and staff at the fair and keep the book displays organiz...

03/02/2026

Good morning,

The staff at FMS has been working with students on a mid-year reset. After speaking with staff, the FMS PTA has put together an Amazon Wish List of supplies teachers need for our students. If you are able to help, we would appreciate it. We understand that this is a bit different, but sometimes it takes a village to support our kids.

As always, thank you for your continued support!!

FMS Staff Wish List

Check out this Gift List I just created.

03/02/2026

The FMS Scholastic Book Fair is coming back!
Information about the fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/farnsworthmiddleschool2
Volunteers are needed for the bookfair. Please considering giving your time by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AB23A6FBC61-61471901-scholastic #/
Share the Fair - Share the Fair is the giving program built into the Scholastic Book Fair, empowered by contributions from people like you! These funds support students at our school who need assistance in acquiring new books. To donate to our school's Share the Fair Program, visit the link here: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600077838

Book Fair Dates:
Monday, March 23 th 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24th 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 25th 7:45 AM - 3:25 PM
Thursday, March 26th 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, March 27th 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM

More info coming soon!
Contact Kelly Jordan at [email protected] for any questions

Help raise funds for students with ClassroomsCount™

02/16/2026

Next Friday, February 20th, is Late-Night Lounger - teen after hours! Come hang at the library to play video games, listen to music, have snacks and pizza, and so much more. We'll also be watching a movie with dinner! This program is from 6:30 to 9:30pm and open to grades 6-12. Register today https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/event/camp-gpl-teen-after-hours-44733

02/02/2026

The 8th grade class is having a fundraiser!

01/24/2026

The Albany County Legislature’s Women's Legislative Caucus is excited to find out how students throughout Albany County answer the question, “What does a sustainable future look like to you?”

Albany County Legislature Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building 112 State Street, Room 710 | Albany, NY 12207 | (518) 447-7168

12/01/2025

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A5A629A5F5C52-60832081-inservice

Our sign up link for In-Service Days, this Thursday and Friday, December 4-5.

On December 4th and 5th FMS will be holding In-Service Days - a new school wide program. The goal is to help students practice and internalize our Core Strengths: Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Curiosity, and Community Service. On these two days. all students will participate in a 40-minute....

12/01/2025

HELP NEEDED!!

On December 4th and 5th FMS will be holding In-Service Days - a new school wide program. The goal is to help students practice and internalize our Core Strengths: Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Curiosity, and Community Service. On these two days. all students will participate in a 40-minute service project of their choice during their regular PE class.
They will be choosing from:

Brick Project: Students who have submitted an approved design will be assigned a brick in one of our hallways, and will begin painting.

Character Building: Student and community representatives will lead our students in activities meant to encourage self esteem and create a sense of community and belonging.

Community Cards: Students will create seasonal cards complete with meaningful messages for the elderly in our community and troops stationed overseas.

School Cleaning: Students will take responsibility for our common spaces and classrooms by cleaning, organizing, and otherwise helping keep our school healthy.

Repair Shop: Students will create original items for members of our school community, and fix our broken furniture too!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A5A629A5F5C52-60832081-inservice

We are looking for parent volunteers to come in for part or all of either day to assist with service projects. I have attached a schedule below. Parents can email me if they are interested in volunteering - Lisa Ball [email protected]

11/14/2025

It’s Book Fair Week!! Join us November 17-21, in the FMS library classroom. Your student will be bringing home more information, and when they’ll be attending.

11/05/2025

The FMS Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!
Book Fair Dates:

Monday, November 17 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, November 18 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19 7:45 AM - 3:25 PM
Thursday, November 20 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, November 21 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Students and staff can come to the the fair during school hours
Extended morning hours for parents/guardians to shop: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Online shopping available 11/17/2025 - 11/30/2025

Information about the fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/farnsworthmiddleschool
Payment:
Set up an eWallet account for your student - they won’t have to bring cash or checks to school! You can set up an account anytime between 10/27/25 - 11/21/25. You do NOT have to print anything out for your child to bring to school! The eWallet account can be accessed on the cash registers!
For more information on eWallet: eWallet Setup
Frequently Asked Questions eWallet page: eWallet Information

Scholastic accepts all major credit cards, cash, and personal checks made out to “FMS PTA.” Checks must be filled out completely with an amount - NO BLANK CHECKS ACCEPTED. They will be treated as cash, and any change will be sent home with your student. Note: New York State sales tax will be added to all Book Fair purchases.
Share the Fair! Share the Fair is the giving program built into the Scholastic Book Fair, empowered by contributions from people like you! These funds support students at our school who need help getting new books. Your contribution helps even more kids take home a book from the Fair—and experience the all-the-feels, read-past-lights-out rush that we call “Bookjoy.” To donate to our school's Share the Fair Program, visit the link here: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600077838

Volunteers Needed! There are many ways to volunteer at the book fair. Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AB23A6FBC61-59495191-scholastic
Assist at the fair, helping students shop, organizing shelves, and running cash registers.
Pack up book carts and boxes on the last day of the fair
If you would like to volunteer when your student’s ELA class is at the fair, please ask your child when they are scheduled to come

Volunteers will be needed sometime the week before the fair to set up once we receive the book carts. Set up will take place on Friday, November 14th, 2025. On the days of the fair, volunteers are needed to run the registers for checkout, help students and staff at the fair and keep the book display...

10/25/2025

This youth cross country fun run is open to all kids in 2nd grade through 8th grade

Where: Tawasentha Park, Guilderland NY
Registration will be at the small pavilion and the race will start and finish in the large field next to the pavilion
$5 registration fee for each runner

When: Sunday, October 26th
Registration at the small pavilion from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m.
Course Preview at 10:15 a.m.
2k Race at 11:00 a.m.
3K Race at 11:20 a.m.

Races: Runners can choose either the 2K (1.2 miles) or the 3K (1.8 miles) to compete in.
Prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers in each race