Friday, September 28
All the FCS News That Is The News This Week
FCS' Weekly Newsletter is updated each Friday
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
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WORTH IT By Dr. Brian Simmons
Dr. Simmons, president of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), spoke at our parent assembly last week. Copies of his book, Worth It, are available in the MS/HS office for $10. 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. GRANDPARENTS' DAY
Friday, October 5. We look forward to welcoming all our grandparents on campus next Friday.
Don't Forget! Grandparents' Day, Friday, October 5, will NOT be a dress down day.
Dress down day will be Monday, October 8.
Grandparent Reception/Forum,10:00-10:45 am, ES Auditorium
Coffee and doughnuts will be served
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
ES, MS and HS choirs will perform
Grandparents and ES students Lunch, 12:00 pm,
Lunch in classrooms followed by activities
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.
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.
Don't Forget! Grandparents' Day, Friday, October 5, will NOT be a dress down day.
Dress down day will be Monday, October 8.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
1/2 day school and a dress down day
1/2 day school and a dress down day
EDUCATING FOR ETERNITY BANQUET
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. School will dismiss at noon on this day and it will be a dress down day.
FALL BREAK
FALL BREAK
NO SCHOOL - Monday and Tuesday, October 15 - 16
FENCING CLUB
Wednesdays, 3:30 pm after school at Paladin Center. All girls and guys, grades 4 through 12 are invited to join.
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Little Paladins, Big Pride
MOVIE NIGHT
Thank you to all who came to the 4th Annual Fellowship Movie Night on the Green Acre. We had a terrific turn out and the kids enjoyed free popcorn, glow sticks and FCS beach balls! Don't forget your dress down passes expire October 18.
POPCORN PARTY CONTEST
Beginning October 1, the classroom that collects the most Box Tops and the classroom that collects the most Labels for Education by October 19 will win a party! Two classes can win. Look for the contest flyer in your child's Friday folder.
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| Kudos to the previous contest winners! Rebekah Rickman from Mrs. Harrison's class collected 350 Jackson Young from Mrs. Tomberin's class collected 235. |
PICTURE RETAKES - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
PTF is now offering three new, fun items for you to 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.
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, October 23 for FCS Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a. More info coming soon.
TREAD KAYAKING TRIP
Saturday, September 29, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Hiawassee, GA. Coach Hughes and participating students will leave from FCS at 8:00 am Saturday, September 29and return to FCS at 6:00 pm.
HOT LUNCH AND UTENSILS
While our hot lunch program is suspended, each student should bring a lunch to recharge for the day. Students should also bring their own forks and spoons.
We will have adjusted bell schedules on October 3, 5, 8 and 10. Please refer to Resource Documents in RenWeb for these schedules.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Friday, October 5, 7:30 am, Gym 1. All middle and high school students are invited to join.
MS TEST CALENDAR
You can view the MS Test Calendar in Resource Documents on RenWeb. Test Calendar
CALLING ALL ENGINEER MINDED PEOPLE!
Robotics Club is seeking adults from our school community to assist by mentoring our very quickly growing organization. We have 8 teams ranging from grades 6 to 12. Optimally, we would like each team to have at least one adult mentor with some expertise or background in engineering to help with the design and assembly of the team robot as well as troubleshooting. The time commitment would include consulting with your team twice a month during the robotics meeting on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 am. If interested please contact tammy.williamson@fcspaladins.org. Thank you in advance for donating your time and energy to promoting STEM learning at Fellowship.
WINTER BREAK SKI TRIP
February 14-18, 2013 - Tread will be sponsoring 2013 Ski and Snowboarding Trip during Winter Break, February 14-18. This year we will be traveling to The Canyons, Utah. Click here for informational packets. Contact Coach Hughes at trip.hughes@fcspaladins.org for more details and with your questions.
SENIOR SMOOTHIES
Friday, September 28, after school. Support the Senior Class as they raise money for their senior trip. Smoothies are $3.00
TREAD KAYAKING TRIP
Saturday, September 29, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Hiawassee, GA. Coach Hughes and participating students will leave from FCS at 8:00 am Saturday, September 29and return to FCS at 6:00 pm.
IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
Tuesday, October 2,
6:30 pm, Lecture Hall, Junior Parent Information Meeting. If you want to know what your junior should be doing over the next year to get ready for college, don't miss this meeting.
Tuesday, October 2,
7:15 pm, Lecture Hall, Financial Aid Information Meeting. Ben Meadows from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be here to meet with 9-12 grade parents.
Friday, October 5
A University of Alabama representative will be on campus during lunch.
Wednesday, October 17
PSAT (practice for SAT) for grades 10 and 11.
PSAT (practice for SAT) for grades 10 and 11.
ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULES
We will have adjusted bell schedules on October 3, 5, 8 and 10. Please refer to Resource Documents in RenWeb for these schedules.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Friday, October 5, 7:30 am, Gym 1. All middle and high school students are invited to join.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Monday, October 29, 7:00 pm new members will be inducted into The Soiedad Honoraria Hispánica. This is a high school honor society for students enrolled in Spanish III Honors or Spanish IV Honors with an A average. The society recognizes high achievement of high school students in the Spanish language and promotes a continued interest in Hispanic studies in college. Annual dues are $15 for returning members and $25 for new members, and are now due.
CALLING ALL ENGINEER MINDED PEOPLE!
Robotics Club is seeking adults from our school community to assist by mentoring our very quickly growing organization. We have 8 teams ranging from grades 6 to 12. We would like each team to have at least one adult mentor with some expertise or background in engineering to help with the design and assembly of the team robot as well as troubleshooting. The time commitment would include consulting with your team twice a month during the robotics meeting on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 am. If interested please contact tammy.williamson@fcspaladins.org. Thank you in advance for donating your time and energy to promoting STEM learning at Fellowship.
COSTA RICA TRIP
WINTER BREAK SKI TRIP
February 14-18, 2013 - Tread will be sponsoring 2013 Ski and Snowboarding Trip during Winter Break, February 14-18. This year we will be traveling to The Canyons, Utah. Click here for informational packets. Contact Coach Hughes at trip.hughes@fcspaladins.org for more details and with your questions.
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