Friday, September 14 

All the FCS News That Is The News This Week 

FCS' Weekly Newsletter is updated each Friday

ALL SCHOOL NEWS

(Use the scroll bar at the right navigates to each division's news)

FCS HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN

Friday, September 14, 7:05 pm BEFORE THE GAME 
our 2012 FCS Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned, and their court presented. Come early to the game; make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

TONIGHT, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14! 

UNDER THE LIGHTS!
HOMECOMING VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME 

vs OGLETHORPE COUNTY, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, PALADIN FIELD

Booster Reserved Parking is located at the top of the parking lot near the top entrances to Paladin Field. Additional parking for fans is located in the church lots. Do not park along the red curbs during football games. This is a violation which could result in your car being towed. 

GOT SPIRIT WEEK PHOTOS?

The Yearbook staff is looking for digital images of SPIRIT WEEK from all school divisions. Please submit your favorite 10 or 20 clear images on a flash-drive, CD or DVD. Include your name on the flash-drive and it will be returned to you. Contact cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org

LATE STARTS

Wednesday, September 19
AND
Thursday, September 20 school will start at 9:00 am. 

SPECIAL PARENT ASSEMBLY

Thursday, September 20, 9:00-10:00 am, ES Auditorium

Parents are invited to a special assembly featuring Dr. Brian Simmons, president of the Association of Christian School International (ACSI). Dr. Simmons will be talking about why Christian education is Worth It, the title of his book. Your child spends more than seven times the amount of time in school during his/her educational career than in church. How  will your child be influenced during those 15,000 hours? Combining a strong, Biblical foundation and real-life stories, Dr. Simmons makes a compelling case for equipping our children with a Bible-based, Christ-centered education.

EDUCATING FOR ETERNITY BANQUET

Reservations are now open through September 27.
Please click on this link to register:  http://www.fcspaladins.org/events/cameron.html 
Monday, October 8, 2012, Cobb Galleria Centre; Keynote Speaker, Kirk Cameron; Fellowship Fund Kickoff, Art Show and Reception: 6:00 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm, Tickets: $25.00 per person. School will dismiss at noon on this day and it will be a dress down day.

GRANDPARENTS' DAY

Mark your calendars for Grandparents' Day, Friday, October 5! It's never too early to inform your child's grandparents of our annual Grandparents' Day. If Grandparents are not able to attend, please invite someone special to your child to come in their place.

Grandparent Reception/Forum,10:00-10:45 am, ES Auditorium
               Coffee and doughnuts will be served

Grandparents and K-8 Chapel, 11:00-11:45 am, ES Auditorium, 
               ES, MS and HS choirs will perform

Grandparents and ES students Lunch, 12:00 pm, 
              Lunch in classrooms followed by activities

Grandparents and MS/HS students Pizza Lunch, 12:00 pm,

             Lunch in Gym 1, afterward visit your grandchild's
              classroom.

This is a day just for FCS students and their grandparents or "special someone". Due to space limitations, we are sorry we cannot accommodate more family members. Grandparents are our special guests on this particular day. We look forward to having them share this time on campus with their grandchildren, our students.

Grandparents' Day, Friday, October 5, will NOT be a dress down day. We will have a dress down day on the following Monday, October 8.

NO HEART SMART LUNCH 
Friday, October 5, Grandparents' Day, there will be no lunch orders from Heart Smart. MS and HS students who do not order pizza must bring their own lunch. 

MOMS IN PRAYER

Every Tuesday morning, 8:00-9:10 am, Hitting Facility. ALL FCS moms (K4-12) are invited to join the Fellowship chapter of Moms In Prayer International to pray for our school, our FCS families and, most importantly, our children -  each FCS student. This is a wonderful time of praise, thanksgiving and intervention; a very powerful hour of prayer. For more information contact Ginger Dannemiller at peteandginger@bellsouth.net, click here or go to the Moms In Prayer website from here. 

PARKING VIOLATION

Do not park along the red curbs during the school day, including afternoon and evening events held at the school. Even if you are just running into the school office for a quick drop off or pick up, please park in a parking space, not along a red curb. This is a violation which could result in your car being towed.

NO SCHOOL

Monday and Tuesday, October 15 - 16

Little Paladins, Big Pride

ES PARENTS HOMECOMING GAME PARKING

Friday, September 14 is Homecoming and a BIG night on our campus. It will be extremely helpful (and wise!) for elementary parents to park in the lot between the elementary and high school buildings. The added benefit...it's MUCH easier to get out of this lot after the game.

ES INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS PICTURES 
- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

ELEMENTARY MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING "DOLPHIN TALE"

Saturday, September 22, 6:30 pm, bring your picnic, blanket and chairs. Come enjoy a night of family, friends, and fun on the Green Acre, the soccer field on the west end of the elementary school building. Kona Ice, popcorn and FCS Spirit items will be on sale. Fun give-aways and popcorn will be offered while supplies last. Dress down passes will be given to all elementary students who attend. Festivities start at 6:30 pm and the movie starts when the sun goes down. Please note the movie will be postponed if the weather doesn't cooperate!

NEW FCS ITEMS ON THE MARKET! 

Three new, fun items are being offered by PTF for purchase:

1) a 16 oz. acrylic tumbler  - $12 

2) a 30 oz. water bottle - $8

3) a 62" vented golf umbrella - $28. 

Please complete the order form in your child's Friday folder or click here. The completed order form and a check made out FCS for the total amount should be returned to the ES office.

"MY COKE REWARDS" FUNDRAISER NEEDS YOU!

The ES PTF needs a volunteer to key in the Coke Rewards to the FCS account. This will require just two hours a month. What a great way to help our school! Please contact Kathy Schmidt at josabank.kathy@att.net for information.

ARE YOU USING YOUR PUBLIX PARTNERS CARD?

You should have received a Publix flyer with two cards in your child's Friday folder. There are extra cards in the lower school front office or at the closest local Publix to FCS (King's Ridge Shopping Center) for your friends and family to use. Please make sure you get the "lower school" card. Please contact Kathy Schmidt with any questions at josabank.kathy@att.net.

THAT'S A PTF FUNDRAISER?

...is what you'll be saying when you see how easy and passive our fundraisers are! Please view our Elementary School PTF Fundraiser Flyer on our webpage or click here

PLEASE REMEMBER

Lunch Visitation
To help our students develop a routine, please wait until September 24 to join your child for lunch at school.

Field Trip Shirts 
Small to Extra Large shirts are on sale in the ES office for $20.

JEKYLL PARENT MEETING

Wednesday, September 26, 7:00-8:30 pm, Lecture Hall Room 109. A minimum of one parent from each family is REQUIRED to attend this Jekyll meeting. Critical information and required paperwork for this trip will be covered and handed out at this meeting. Please make plans now to attend.

ENGLISH WRITING WORKSHOP INFORMATION MEETING

Tuesday, September 18, 3:30 to 4:00 pm after school, Room 217 (Mr. Parson's room). The Middle School English teachers invite MS parents to join them to obtain more information about the Writing Workshop process. If you are new to our Middle School or new to FCS, this will be especially helpful. Teachers will be explaining the entire process from conferencing through revisions. If you have any questions, or are simply curious, please make plans to attend. 

GRADE LEVEL COFFEES

We look forward to seeing you at the grade level parent coffees where you will have a chance to meet other parents who have students in the same grade, ask questions and sign up to volunteer. Each coffee will meet at 8:15 am in the Lecture Hall, Room 109.

7th grade, Friday, September 21

8th grade, Friday, September 28 

LOST AND FOUND

The Lost and Found closet is bursting forth with all kinds of worldly goods! Please check for lost items soon. It will be cleaned out at the  end of each month and all items will be donated. Retrieval of lost items should be done before September 27. Having your name on your possessions makes it easier for a misplaced item to be returned to you.

ROBOTICS CLUB WANTS GIRLS!

Come on MS (and HS) ladies, we want you to join Robotics and experience the excitement! We meet every Wednesday at 7:30 am in Mrs. Williamson's room, 215.

8th WASHINGTON DC TRIP

The first payment of $200 is due to Mr. Fickley by Friday, September 14. The first DC Newsletter has been sent out to all 8th grade families. Please pay on time to avoid the $30 late fee. Your first payment needs to be in Mr. Fickley's hands by the end of the school day, 3:15 pm on Friday.

GAME DAY ATTIRE

Students are not allowed to wear their team jersey to school on game day. You may wear it on Spirit Fridays if your coach has had it approved by Mr. Tacquard or Mr. Rickman.

DRESS CODE REMINDER
All shorts must be no shorter than 3" above the knee and skirts must be to the knee. Students will be asked to change if their attire does not meet the Dress Code guideline.

RETREAT T-SHIRTS

If you are interested in the camp “One” T-shirts, make your $16 check payable to Camp Highland. All proceeds from the shirts will be donated to FCS Middle School Praise Team. Please return your T-shirt order form and $16 to Mrs. McDonald. Order Form Link: Camp Shirt Form

MS CHORUS

Wednesday mornings, 7:30-8:30 am, Room 111. Come be part of learning fun songs as the group prepares for our Grandparents' Chapel as well as other chapels and events. See you there!

MS TEST CALENDAR

You can view the MS Test Calendar in Resource Documents on RenWeb. Test Calendar

TREAD KAYAKING TRIP

Saturday, September 29. Only 20 spots are available for the MS/HS Kayaking  and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) trip. SUP is a growing craze among outdoor enthusiasts. We will be renting boards and setting off across Lake Hiawassee for a day of paddling and swimming. Some "sit on top" kayaks will also be used due to the limiited number of rental boards available, but everyone will get a turn on a SUP. Coach Hughes and participating students will leave from FCS at 8:00 am Saturday and return to FCS at 6:00 pm. Forms and $85 are due now. Click this link for the Tread Kayaking Forms.

PICTURES NEEDED

Parents, if you took and are willing to share digital images from the MS Retreat and MS Spirit Week, email cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org.  We would appreciate 20 to 30 of your favorite images. Flash drives, CD's and DVD's can be left for Cindy Hart at the MS/HS office.

PARENT COFFEES

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Parent Coffees coming up this month! Meet High School Principal Mike Long, as well as other parents in your child's class, and hear about this year's plans for your child's grade level. Each coffee will be held in the Lecture Hall, 8:15 to 9:30 pm.

11th  grade, Tuesday, September 18

12th  grade, Thursday, September 27

AP FEES

AP class fees must be paid by Friday, September 14.

PTF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Check the new FCS promotional items being offered by PTF this year!

1)  62" Vented Golf Umbrella

2) 16 oz. Tumbler

3) 30 oz. Gripper Bottle

These are the MUST HAVES for 2012. Look for the PTF display at today's Homecoming tailgate and game AND at future events. 

HOMECOMING DANCE

Saturday, September 15, Gym 1, 7:00-11:00 pm SGA will sponsor the annual Homecoming Dance! Tickets will be sold during school September 10-14 for $15 each. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20. 

SENIORS

Tuesday, September 18 the senior class picture will be taken during lunch. Seniors should wear shirts representing their favorite or prospective college on this day.

COSTA RICA TRIP

Fellowship has chosen Costa Rica, a wonderful destination, to take our students to this summer. Students will immerse themselves in realistic conversations, gain insight into the nuances of verbal exchanges between Spanish speakers and will determine meaning through context rather than direct translation. Appleseed Expeditions will have a presentation Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 pm in Room 202 (Mrs. Daniels classroom). Plan to attend and get more information on dates, cost, itinerary from Joe Moore, C.E.O. of Appleseed Expeditions.

GO FAIR

High Schools students will be visiting our annual GO Fair during chapel on Wednesday, September 19. Students will see the diversity of opportunities available to them for service this year. GO student ambassadors will be representing the different organizations we support.

SPORTS SCHEDULES
Please support our fall sports by attending their home games! Game times may be found on the FCS website. Varsity Volleyball is now 4-0 in the region and has a great opportunity to advance to state this year! The team would appreciate your support by coming out and cheering them on during their next home game on Thursday, September 20 at 5:00 pm.

TREAD KAYAKING TRIP

Saturday, September 29. Only 20 spots are available for the MS/HS Kayaking  and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) trip. SUP is a growing craze among outdoor enthusiasts. We will be renting boards and setting off across Lake Hiawassee for a day of paddling and swimming. Some "sit on top" kayaks will also be used due to the limiited number of rental boards available, but everyone will get a turn on a SUP. Coach Hughes and participating students will leave from FCS at 8:00 am Saturday and return to FCS at 6:00 pm. Forms and $85 are due now. Click this link for the Tread Kayaking Forms

LOST AND FOUND

Unclaimed items are donated to charity on September 27.

HOSTS NEEDED

Wednesday, October 10 Liberty University's SOAR Dunk team will be performing on campus for our students. We  need four of our high school families to host two young men each from the team on the night of October 9. If you are able to help with this please email HS basketball coach Mark Rickman at mark.rickman@fcspaladins.org.

TABLE AND CHAIRS
Table and chairs may not be borrowed or taken out of the Middle/High school building for any reason. Thank you for your cooperation.

FENCING CLUB
Meets every Wednesday, 3:30 pm after school, Paladin Center and we need girls as well as guys. Come join us!

ROBOTICS CLUB WANTS GIRLS!
Come on HS ladies, we want you to join Robotics and experience the excitement! We meet every Wednesday at 7:30 am in Mrs. Williamson's room, 215.