Frost PTA

Good Morning, Frost Families,

The PTA still needs a president and vice-president. Surely someone is willing to step up and serve in either of these capacities!

If you want to know about the time commitment and required tasks, please do not hesitate to contact me. Neither job is very taxing; both are very rewarding.

If these positions are not filled by the last day of school there will not be a PTA at Frost next year.

As always, thank you for your support.

-LaTisha

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TONIGHT! Please join us this evening at 7:30pm for: "So You’re Thinking of Running for a Frost PTA Board Position.” We will explain in detail everything that is required of the president and vice president and how anyone with a desire to serve can fill either position.

Frost’s PTA is a vital part of Frost Middle School and we NEED YOU to keep the PTA alive and thriving!

Use this link to join the meeting: https://us.bbcollab.com/.../d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c...

See you tonight!

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Hello, Frost Families,

It has been brought to my attention that a few of you are considering running for Frost PTA President or Vice President but are unsure about the required work and time commitment. To help you make an informed decision, the PTA will host an information session during next Tuesday’s meeting.

“So You’re Thinking of Running for a Frost PTA Board Position” will explain in detail everything that is required of the president and vice president and how anyone with a desire to serve can fill either position.

Frost’s PTA is a vital part of Frost Middle School and we NEED YOU to keep the PTA alive and thriving!

Please join us on Tuesday, May 11th at 7:30pm to learn how you can contribute to the continued success of the Frost PTA.

See you next week!
LaTisha

Hello, Frost Families,

The renovation of Frost Middle School has begun! Do you have questions for FCPS' Design and Construction Team? If yes, please make sure to attend tonight's PTA Meeting. You may even submit your questions in advance if you like by completing this Google Form: https://forms.gle/Mhot2PxPiVbDqbSw5

To join the meeting, which starts at 7:30pm, follow this link:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3

Thank you and see you tonight!
LaTisha

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Wishing all of our 7th-grade families a safe and successful first day at Frost!

PTA MEETING TONIGHT:

We welcome everyone to join us for tonight’s virtual PTA Meeting. We will be providing Mr. Harris extra time to answer parent questions about the first day of in-person learning as well as vote on the Spring Teacher Grant Applications. We hope to see you there!

https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

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Sending well-wishes and good vibes to all of the families sending their children back to in-person school today. Fingers (and toes) crossed for a safe and successful first day!

Hello, Frost Families,
Whether your children are returning to school or remaining virtual, there is a fair amount of information out there for all of us to process. If you have not already done so, please take the time to educate yourselves and your children about the upcoming Return to School Plans by watching the recording of last night's Frost Town Hall. Additionally, the video from the February 11th Town Hall is also available on the same site. Both videos and their accompanying presentations can be accessed by following the link below.

https://frostms.fcps.edu/node/5166

Taking this step now will help to answer most, if not all, of your questions about concurrent lessons, classroom monitors, lunch, etc. It may also alleviate some of the anxiety that many of you may be feeling.

If by some chance the link to the recordings does not work, I encourage you to check your email as the school sent several Return to School messages this week.

Also, please join us for the March PTA Meeting on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30pm. We will provide Mr. Harris extra time to answer parent questions about the first day of in-person learning as well as vote on the Spring Teacher Grant Applications.

Thank you and have a great weekend,
LaTisha

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Hello, Frost Families,

Please join us in welcoming back our teachers to in-person teaching. The PTA will host a Grab-and-Go Staff Luncheon on Thursday, February 25th and we would appreciate your support. Jersey Mikes will provide the subs - we could use donations of pre-packed food, snack, and drink items.

Please click on the link below to sign-up for a food item or, if you have the time, volunteer to set-up. Everyone who donates or volunteers much wear a mask; volunteers will maintain social distance.

Thank you in advance for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b45a9aa22a5fe3-welcome

Welcome Back Luncheon Please help us in welcoming our dedicated Frost Middle School teachers and staff back to the building with a Welcome Back Luncheon. Everyone has been working so hard for our students, so let's show them some appreciation as they prepare for in-person learning.  Please review the available slots bel...

The Frost Library Lover's Read-a-thon starts today! Be on the lookout for an e-mail from our fundraising platform 99Pledges, which will contain a link to your student's personal donation page. You can also get a copy of the reading log to track minutes and more information on the PTA Website: http://frostmspta.org/reflections.html

Read! Win Prizes! Support our school! How great is that?

Frost Middle School PTA In honor of Library Lover's month and to further encourage a love of reading in our students, the Frost PTA is sponsoring our first ever Read-A-Thon. Funds raised will help fund various PTA-sponsored instructional resources and materials such as literacy development and digital library books, world....

Thanks to the generous support of the Frost community, the PTA has been able to fund a variety of programs this virtual school year through PTA Grants.

One request from Ms. Aldridge is a seminar for all Frost World Language teachers offering practical ideas to make communication in target language more engaging/successful for students, whether teaching in-person or online.

Other requests funded through the Grants program include: Digital library books, literacy programs, Annual Spelling Bee, Frost Minds Matter student club, positivity project/mentorship incentives, teacher recognition, to mention a few.

Spring Grant Applications will be accepted soon, providing additional resources to enrich our students' education experience.

Thank you Frost Families for supporting the PTA!

New Gourmet Delight Food Truck PTA Fundraiser is this week! Place order Wed., Jan 20 to pick up Thurs., Jan 21. (You can also place order on Thurs.) See instructions and menu below. 10% of the sales go to Frost PTA. Business owner from Mantua! Thank you for your support!

Hello, Frost Families,

We hope you can join us tomorrow, Tuesday, January 12th at 7 p.m. for our next PTA meeting.

Frost Middle School's Psychologist, Dr. Jen Zabel, will be presenting to the PTA next week to talk about adolescent social-emotional development and when we should be concerned about our child’s mental health. Next steps and resources for families will be provided, including information about the new after-school club “Frost Minds Matter” which is seeking to connect students to each other and their community.

Please follow this link to join the meeting:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3

Thank you,
Your Frost PTA

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Hello, Frost Families,

Frost Middle School's Psychologist, Dr. Jen Zabel, will be presenting to the PTA next week to talk about adolescent social-emotional development and when we should be concerned about our child’s mental health. Next steps and resources for families will be provided, including information about the new after-school club “Frost Minds Matter” which is seeking to connect students to each other and their community.

Meeting details will be shared next week. We hope you can join us on Tuesday, January 12th at 7 p.m.

Thank you,
Your Frost PTA

Hello, Frost Families,

Many of you have asked about delivering teacher gifts. Here is some guidance on that matter:

Please note that the vast majority of the teachers and staff are NOT in the building. Consequently, food gifts should not be shared. If you would like to send your child's teacher(s) a gift, please consider sending eGift cards to their FCPS email address. Teacher email addresses can be found in SIS or in their progress reports, NOT on the school's website.

As for which e-gift cards to send, that is obviously up to you. Here are a few links to get you started:

Visa: https://www.vanillagift.com/catalog?type=email_animated

Walmart: https://giftcards.walmart.com/.../Basic-Blue.../653984410

Target: https://www.target.com/.../my-happy-place.../-/A-54630250...

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon.../dp/B00BWDH54I/ref=sr_1_3...

The PTA does not endorse one vendor over another; this is being shared for informational purposes only.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the Frost Staff and Administration.

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The Frost Minds Matter Club Members have been busy giving back to our wonderful community for the holiday season! The PTA is pleased to support this new student club through the Frost PTA Grant Program.

If your child is interested in learning more about FMM, they can join the club’s Google Classroom (Class Code: x5svbfq). FMM meets 3:30pm Wednesdays, but also offers special times to meet w/ new members to make them feel welcome and answer questions. Please contact Dr. Zabel and Mr. Lantis for more information. Follow FMM on Twitter

Order Maggiano's dinner TODAY for pickup TOMORROW (pickup at Frost)! See instructions below. 10% of sales support the PTA. Thank you!

VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR NOW OPEN!
It’s a great time to shop for the holidays and support the Frost Library at the same time! All purchases benefit our school.

Help students discover favorite authors, series, and games, all season long. Orders ship direct to the address you provide
FREE shipping on orders over $30

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Thank you IContact Coaching for being a Frost PTA business sponsor!

Frost Families: Dinner tonight is done!

Hamrock’s Restaurant Night, is TONIGHT, Wed. Nov. 18th 4-9pm, 3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. When ordering, mention Frost Middle School and Hamrock’s will donate $10 of each family meal sold for carryout and 15% of any dine-in or carry-out order to the Frost PTA. View the Family Meal Menu and the Take-Out Menu here.

Take-Out Restaurant Fairfax – Get Lunch or Dinner from Hamrock’s To Go and Save 20 Percent! Enjoy Hamrock's delicious lunch and dinner in your own home or office with Hamrock's new take out menu.

At today's School Board work session, Dr. Brabrand will provide an update on FCPS’ return to in-person instruction. The work session will start at 6 p.m. You may watch it at this link: https://fcps.edu/tv/ch99.

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FYI, Frost Families,

You may now view your child's grades for Quarter 1 in ParentVUE/Gradebook. You may have to select Quarter 1 when you enter Gradebook as I believe it defaults to a view of Quarter 2.
Formal report cards will be distributed either by mail or email notification at a later date.

Thanks,
LaTisha

Hello, Frost Families,

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th for our next PTA Meeting. Our featured guest will be Ms. Laura Reed, Frost's School-Based Technology Specialist. She will walk us through each of Frost's Learning Platforms and answer all your questions. You are welcome to submit questions in advance by following this link: https://forms.gle/6xs5TEqquaFk3c8dA

The meeting will start promptly at 7:30pm with Ms. Reed first on the agenda. Follow this link to join the meeting: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3.

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Morning, Frost Families,

The letter I mentioned last week was actually distributed via email this morning. Within the email is a link to a survey that will allow you to update your learning preference (in-person twice a week or full-time distance) if you so desire.

Please check your email and, if you are going to update your preference, make sure you do so by October 30th.

Thanks,
LaTisha

Are you interested in volunteering to support Frost MS PTA? We need your help! Two Committee Chair positions are open. If you would rather co-lead a committee with a friend or two, please let us know!

Restaurant Spirit Night Coordinator: Schedule monthly Restaurant Nights, where proceeds contribute to PTA fundraising efforts.

Read-A-Thon Coordinator: Launch this new virtual fundraiser which boosts literacy and brings students together.

Interested or have questions? Contact Kathy Hughes, PTA VP ([email protected]) or LaTisha Elcock, PTA President ([email protected]).

Chipotle Spirit Night is TUESDAY, October 20th from 4:00-8:00pm! 9506 Main Street, Fairfax. Proceeds benefit Frost MS PTA. Bring the flyer below. Order online for pickup (www.chipotle.com) or on the Chipotle App and use promo code P3YAGX4. http://frostmspta.org/pdfs/2020-2021/Chipotle_Frost_Oct20.pdf

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Thank You Julie Kennedy, Keller Williams Realtor for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

Thank you Jennifer Mack Properties for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

Hello, Frost Families,

Please join us on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30pm for our next PTA Meeting.

Our featured guests will be Angela Aldave, Frost MS Parent Liaison and Erika Deem, Parent Resource Center Liaison. Ms. Aldave and Ms. Deem will speak on empowering your students to get the most of their Frost MS experience. Hear about resources to help families address learning, behavioral, and motivational challenges.

Follow this link to join the meeting:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3
Thanks and we look forward to "seeing" you on Tuesday!

Thank you Craig's Lawn Care for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

Do you love pumpkin flavored anything? Go to the Freddy's Fairfax location, order your regular or large Pumpkin Pie Concrete until October 3rd, and Frost PTA will receive 15% of sales! Mention Frost when you place your order. Tell your friends!

Thank You Skill Builders for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

The PTA Photo Session Fundraiser Form is fixed! Reserve your session today. Limited number of spots available!

www.ptboard.com

Due to a system glitch, the Frost PTA Photo Session Fundraiser form is showing all slots as "SOLD OUT". We are working to fix and will let you know when it's resolved. Thank you for your patience!

Thank You HB Home Services, LLC for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

Good Morning, Frost Families,

You and your student(s) are invited to join us tonight, Tuesday, September 22nd, for our PTA Kickoff Meeting. Our first meeting will feature Frost 8th graders who will host a panel discussion on transitioning to middle school.

Please have your students submit their questions in advance to https://forms.gle/LhYJukdB1dDpYVVU6.

We will also vote on the proposed 2020-21 PTA Budget. The meeting will start promptly at 7:30pm.

Here is the meeting link: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/d5db73ab9a1a41c9b2947d14f051c0f3.

We hope to see you tonight!

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Thank you caKedivas.net for being a Frost PTA Business Sponsor!

Hello, Frost Families,

We are a full week into online school. How are your students? What do they think of Frost? Do they have questions that only other Frost students can answer?

Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 7:30pm for our PTA Kickoff Meeting. This meeting will feature a panel of 8th graders who are willing to share some tips for success and pieces of advice with their 7th grade and new-to-Frost peers.

Students are encouraged to submit their questions in advance. Please follow this link to do so: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcvC2tZb5xfOrGz7JWKHCRgqtTKxW_hrJv4Algmd9ErQQl_Q/viewform

We will share the Blackboard Collaborate Meeting Link next on Monday, September 21st.

See you Tuesday!

Questions for the September 22 PTA Panel

Reflections: Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

The theme for the 2020-2021 program year is I Matter Because.... Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

Entries will be submitted digitally. More information on how to submit your entries will be posted on the Frost PTA website in the next week or two.

The deadline for submissions will be October 16th, so get started thinking and creating. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

https://www.vapta.org/programs/arts-and-education/reflections-top?fbclid=IwAR1aUXHpbD9-YMwdT2vt6qBOy2NmmdgYObeQxlS6D26WiJEWhoJTjPtwK

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