Farnsley Middle

Wildcat Weekly Words-- August 20, 2025

Words from Principal Smith

Dear Parents and Guardians,

What an incredible start to the school year it has been! The energy in our classrooms, the enthusiasm of our students, and the dedication of our staff have all come together to set a positive and inspiring tone for the months ahead.

Please take a few moments to read through the rest of this newsletter—we’ve included important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved in your child’s journey. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Warm regards,
Carolyn B. Smith
Principal, Farnsley Middle School

Math Class

Mark your Calendars:

Farnsley Open House

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025-- 6:00-7:30PM

Agenda:

6:00-6:20PM- General Meeting and Welcome (Gym)

6:20-7:30PM- Follow your student's schedule and meet the teachers

Fall MAP Testing

Fall MAP Testing will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd for all grades. Please make sure your student gets a good night sleep, eat breakfast, and understands the importance of these scores.

Reminder: Cell Phone free from 8:40AM-3:20PM

A quick reminder that Farnsley Middle School is outside technology free from 8:40-3:20PM. Students are asked to put their outside technology, including cell phones, headphones, iPads, smart watches, etc. in their lockers. Devices should be off.

Link to the Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Devices will be handed out to students in the next two weeks. Students MUST have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in order to be assigned a device. Please sign and return the AUP to the school.

All devices will be kept in the building, unless needed for NTI purposes.

Explore

Explore Spotlight

Explore classes this week are working on Seminar 1, focusing on Collaboration and Communication. Talk with your students about what they are learning in their Business, Engineering and Healthcare classes.

Download Thrillshare

Be sure to download the JCPS app to stay up to date on all things happening at Farnsley, including direct communication with your student's teachers through the Rooms portion of the app.

Rooms JCPS App