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On an evening hosted by eighth grade team coordinator Mr. Adamo, eighth grade students were recognized for their middle school accomplishments. Congratulations to the class of 2021 - you will be missed!
The 1st Annual Race Matters Committee Multicultural Book Fair was held on June 8, 9, and 10 in the Lloyd Library. In an effort to ensure that the lives of all of our students are reflected in the literature they read, the goal of our Multicultural Book Fair is to broaden the types of stories typically available to students.
On Friday, June 9, the sixth grade participated in the annual Grecian Festival, the culmination of their studies of ancient Greece in social studies class. For the duration of the learning unit, students were a member of a Greek “polis” (city state).
On June 2, current fifth grade parents visited a forum hosted by the sixth grade team and the PTSA that outlined some of the upcoming changes for the move into sixth grade.
Children’s and young adult author James Howe made a surprise visit to Ms. Duquette’s class. He read the last chapter of his YA novel The Misfits which was the touchstone text for the students’ Social Justice Unit.
Students in Home & Career Skills studied and researched different cuisines from around the world. The culminating activity included an International Food Day.
The sixth grade celebrated the culmination of the Invention Dimension research project. This is a four month experience where students learn research skills while studying an invention in the ancient world.
Fifth graders participated in our annual Latin Fiesta on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. The Fifth Grade Latin Fiesta included a trade fair, a salsa festival (or as one student pointed out - a "salsassembly"), a fiesta luncheon, and an Incan relay.
On May 18, parents were invited to an informational breakfast that included presentations from students, faculty, administration, and parent representatives. Materials distributed during the event can be found here.
Along with their elementary and high school students, English as a New Language (ENL) teachers Ms. Mateo-Toledo and Ms. Madera brought their students to see the Statue of Liberty.
The PTSA has generously funded the 6th Grade Community Service Club. Through a series of discussions, hands on projects and a project in the community, we hope our children will experience firsthand the importance and power of giving back to their community.
The sixth graders were surprised this month with a Skype visit from Salva Dut, the real-life hero they had met in Linda Sue Park’s novel A Long Walk to Water.
Mr. Elliott brought art classes to our visiting photo gallery brought to us by the Family Diversity Project and sponsored by the PTSA.
Epcot Day in Ms. Kilion’s room was a celebration of Latin American cultures. The Epcot unit conducted by Ms. Kilion’s class incorporated social studies curriculum and math principles.
The Fifth Annual FMS Science Fair is scheduled for Saturday March 11, 2017! This is a great opportunity for independent investigation of a science topic by middle school students.
Fifth graders at Farragut Middle School worked diligently for 6 weeks with a professional dance choreographer. Each 5th grade class learned one or two Latin dances, the culture behind the dances, and the steps involved.
Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Town supervisor, invited sixth grader Gus to speak at a town council meeting after hearing Gus's essay at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration this past January.
Seventh and eighth grade students wrote, directed, and starred in a series of highly entertaining one act performances. Click here to enjoy some of the photos!
Students, faculty, and community members have visited our photo series on loan by Family Diversity Projects. The gallery has been brought to us through a generous grant on behalf of our PTSA.
The Geography Bee was hosted by the FMS Social Studies department. Congratulations to Sofia, our winner, and to Julia and Nate, our runners-up!
Students of Mrs. Case's and Mrs. Kilion's classes presented to Dr. Montesano, Mr. Keogh, Mr. Luft, Mrs. Shandroff and Ms. Gagliardi. The focus of the presentation was a proposal for a schoolwide greenhouse.
FMS proudly presents "The Fiddler on the Roof," the 7th and 8th grade musical on January 20 and 21. Congratulations to everyone involved on bringing this fantastic production to our stage!
Fifth graders Aynsley and Ciara participated in weekend marches and wrote articles for HereThereEverywhere News.
Walk in My Shoes Day has become an annual tradition in the sixth grade. Its goal is to heighten awareness of the diversity within our school community.
Students from FMS worked with Project SHARE to collect holiday gifts for families in need.
Thanks to a grant from the PTSA, fifth grade students have been participating in Claudia Heitler's current events program.
Fifth grader Charlotte, a student in Ms. Schnall's class, was recognized for her contribution to the Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration in the New York State Senate.
Organized by the PTSA and our Social Studies department, middle school students were visited by veterans of multiple wars to discuss their experiences.
Students and staff alike are enjoying the new additions to the Farragut Middle School recess yard. These include zones for football, basketball, box ball, yoga, and a brand-new playground area.
A high ranking indicates that a school “is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students and faculty, and the students are very happy with their experiences.”
On May 16 and 17, the work of FMS students were an integral part of the district art show. Click here to see some examples!
At our May 3rd PTSA Liaison meeting, parents with children in grades 4-8 discussed ways we could best support our young digital citizens.
At this week's PTSA meeting, the evolution of the FMS MakerSpace was presented to parents and community members. Click here to see examples of projects and images from the new space!
Farragut Middle School is proud to announce we were rewarded by the state education department for our growth in English Language Arts and Math: scores that exceed the state average!
