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The Shield is now a free mobile app!

Students can now receive the Daily Announcements and Breaking News Updates as Push Notifications on their phone, in addition to being a great way to read The Shield: News from Floral Park Memorial.

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7th grade reflection

Cara Kelly, staff • November 28, 2022

Seventh Grade holds many opportunities and challenges. New responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges can make school confusing. Other seventh graders have said that...

What is your favorite class?

Christian Paredes, staff • November 28, 2022

During the week of Halloween, I took a poll of random 7th graders. The poll they took was on their favorite classes in FPM so far. They were given the choices; Math, Science,...

Italian Heritage Month

Giuliana DePaola, Design Editor • November 28, 2022

This past October was Italian-American Heritage month, a month dedicated to Italian Americans and their culture. Originating in 1989, October is meant to honor the achievements...

FPM Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe

Christina DePaola and Kayla Masucci • November 28, 2022

Friday, October 28 2022, was Edgar Allen Poe day. This is the first year the English department has recognized Poe and his work, while creating a fun celebration throughout...

Meet the Cast of You Can't Take It With You

Emer Price, Department Editor • November 28, 2022

Lights! Camera! ACTION! Floral Park Memorial has had many iconic theatrical performances throughout the past years including, The Trial of Goldilocks, Paper Or Plastic...