Friday, January 24, 2014

Friday, January 24

All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.”


ALL SCHOOL NEWS
(Use the scroll bar at the right to navigate to each division's news)


STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS
Monday, January 27, FBC Auditorium, 7:00 pm - Mrs. Teston is looking forward to sharing with our FCS family. Please note this is an adult only event. 

FCS seniors, in conjunction with Camp Highland, will provide childcare for school-age children. RSVP (with the ages of your children using childcare) to bonnie.sellers@fcspaladins.org by today, Friday, January 24 at 3:00 pm. No food or snacks will be provided during this time. Check-in will begin at 5:45 pm in Gym 1. Both gyms will be available and Camp Highland will provide many fun activities with our high school seniors assisting. Donations for childcare go to the Senior Class trip.

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2014-2015 BEGINS
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 continuing until midnight Friday, February 7, 2014. Re-enrollment will be submitted online through RenWeb again this year. Families that re-enroll during this timeframe will have the $250 registration fee waived.  Re-enrollment instructions will be sent via email on Tuesday, January 28.

WINTER SPORTS PEP RALLY
Friday, February 7, Gym 1
ES 8:10-8:40 am
MS/HS 2:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend! The adjusted bell schedule for MS/HS is posted on RenWeb.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Stroud family invites you to join in the Celebration of Life and Love service for their beloved Kathleen, Thursday, February 13, 4:00 pm, Roswell United Methodist Church. This precious wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend is sorely missed by all those whose lives she touched. We join with the Strouds in praising God for His love and knowing Kathleen is in His presence today.
Meal calendar:  www.carecalendar.org/logon/83961, security code: 9505
Memorial Fund:  http://tinyurl.com/msngqyw
 
To read about Kathleen's journey:  www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathleenstroud

DID YOU KNOW our 2013-2014 Fellowship Fund has reached $334,000 in gifts and pledges with 70% parent participation. THANK YOU to all who have pledged and/or given! You're helping us reach our $500,000 goal. Pledges may be paid any time before May 31, 2014.  If you haven't made your gift or pledge yet, please mail one in or donate online.



GEORGIA GOAL - WOW!
The 58 Million Dollar Cap for 2014 was met in a record 22 days! A BIG Thank You to all the Fellowship families who participated! Be on the lookout for your approval notification. Once approval has been received you will have 60 days to make your payment.


FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE  
Contribution statements will be mailed at the end of January.  Please make sure your address in RenWeb is correct to ensure statements are mailed to the proper address.

RENWEB'S NEW LOOK
RenWeb has had a parent's interface-lift! You will notice the new interface looks much like the Fellowship website. Users do not have to make any changes at all. Login the same way. Buttons and operations inside RenWeb for parents remain the same. The good news is this new interface is supposed to correct most of the browser issues we have had in the past. Your experience should be more consistent.

FELLOWSHIP WEBSITE HEADLINES
Click on the headline to read more

Dates To Remember

Little Paladins, Big Pride

REMEMBER THESE DATES
Monday, January 27 - State of the School Address
Wednesday, February 5 - ES Variety Show
Saturday, February 22 - ES Father-Daughter Dance
Tuesday, February 25 - ES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A

PARENT COFFEES
8:15 am, ES Library
Tuesday, January 28 - K4, K5, Pre-1st
Thursday, January 30 - 1st Grade

HART RECOMMENDS
You may want to check out the websites Cindy Hart, our ES computer teacher, recommends for computer apps and websites.  It is http://fcsmrshart.wikispaces.com.

RENWEB PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS?
Please contact Mr. Wayne Rasku with any RenWeb questions at wayne.rasku@fcspaladins.org.

YIPPEE!
Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 pm. This year’s FCS Elementary Variety Show is going to be incredible! Singing, dancing, magic, music, poetry, and cheerleading! Please come out to enjoy the performances and support your classmates. You don't want to miss it!

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
Saturday, February 22. Invitations to this Senior Class sponsored dance will be going out today, January 24 in your daughter's Friday Folder.

THANK YOU, KROGER SHOPPERS!
By simply designating FCS on your Kroger Plus card account, $400 has been contributed to our PTF this year! That is actually with just a few families signed up. To register your card, simply visit Kroger Community Rewards then designate FCS as your chosen organization. It takes less than 3 minutes and then a quick swipe of your card whenever you check out.

MORE BOX TOPS FOR YOUR BUCK! 
Box Tops for Education is currently offering a Box Tops Blitz at your local store. Some of your favorite food items may have double or even quadruple Box Tops. Please keep shopping and keep clipping! Our next FCS Box Tops competition is coming up in February. More details coming soon!

GET THE GEAR
The PTF has a limited amount of our FCS Paladins Merchandise left. Get yours before it’s gone! Just download an order form  and return it to the Elementary office with your payment. Items will be delivered to your student within just a few days. Orders will be filled first-come, first-serve.

ES ATHLETICS DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Friday, January 31 your servant's and helping hands at our Athletics Dinner would be very much appreciated! Assistance is needed with set up, serving and clean up. Please let us know on SignUp Genius if you can help!




MS BASEBALL & GOLF
Tuesday, January 28, during MS lunch. Any MS students interested in playing baseball or can sign-up during lunch. 

8th GRADE STUDENT FOOTBALL MEETING
Thursday, January 30, during lunch in room 112, interested 8th grade students will meet to hear plans for spring football, weight room workouts and much more.

FIFTH ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL VARIETY SHOW
Auditions will be January 29 and 30
Show: Friday, February 28, 7:00 pm.  
Middle School students are invited to participate.  What is your talent?  Announcer? Dancing? Singing? Comedy? Acting? Music?  Think about what you want to do and SIGN-UP! And don’t forget . . . dress down passes for ALL participants!

6-8th GRADE PARENT COFFEE
Friday, January 31, 8:00 am, Room 108. MS parents please join MS Principal Tony Tacquard for this informal time to hear about all that is planned for the second semester in middle school. 

6th GRADE SCIENCE FIELD TRIP
Thursday, February 6. Form and Payment due Tuesday, January 21. Link: 6th Grade Field Trip form




2014-15 AP CLASSES  
Today, Friday, January 24 is the due date for recommendation forms for 2014-15 AP classes to be turned in to teachers. This announcement has been made to our high school students all week.

SAT/ACT PREP COURSE  
The deadline to register for the next SAT/ACT Prep Course is today, Friday, January 24.  The course will be held at FCS on three Saturdays - February 8, February 22, and March 1. This course provides a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn excellent test taking strategies for each exam, review pertinent material, and practice a TON of problems from each of the sections. This Prep Course is a wonderful addition to the college preparation your child is already receiving at FCS and will help improve their exam scores significantly!  The only prerequisite is the completion of a full year of geometry.    Please see the attached flyer for more details.

WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE 
Saturday, January 25, 7:00-11:00 pm, Gym 1. It will be a Winter Wonderland sponsored by the Seniors! Students should refer to the Special Events Dress Code in the FCS Policy Guide for dress guidelines. The deadline to submit permission forms for a non-FCS date was yesterday; sorry, no non-FCS dates may be invited if forms are not already on file. Tickets were sold during lunch this week for $15. Tickets are $20 at the door.

TRACK AND FIELD
Monday, January 27, after school in Room 106, students should plan to attend this information meeting if interested in participating in track and field this spring. 
Thursday, January 30, 6:30pm in Room 109 will be an information meeting for parents and students.
Questions? Contact CoachBrown at mike.brown@fcspaladins.org. 

FEBRUARY PIZZA ORDERS
Pizza orders, if you wish to order, are due by Thursday, January 30. The Senior Class appreciates your support!

FOOTBALL 2014 
Thursday, January 30, during lunch there will be a meeting for high school boys (Grades 9 – 11) interested in playing football in the fall.  Come hear about plans for spring football, weight room workouts and more. 

EL SALVADOR MISSION TRIP
The sign up deadline for this trip is Thursday, February 6. The date of the trip is May 30 – June 7, 2014. This is our first ever mission trip to El Salvador!  Information packets may be picked up in the office. Questions? Contact Mr. Bullington, kirk.bullington@fcspaladins.org.

WINTER SPORTS PEP RALLY
Friday, February 7, Gym 1, 2:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend! The adjusted bell schedule is posted on RenWeb.

FCS MOMS CONNECT  
The High School PTF invites all of our wonderful High School Moms to the Ultimate Hoedown Paladin Throwdown Tuesday, February 25, 7-10 pm!  Dust off those cowgirl boots and hats and join us for a Paladin promenade in the high school gym. The cost is only $5!  An invitation will be coming soon through email.  Mark your calendars; you don't want to miss out on the FUN!

MATH TUTORING
High School Math teacher Liz Ray will begin scheduling one-on-one math tutoring sessions, on weekday afternoons, for students currently enrolled in Algebra 1 or Algebra 2.  If you are interested, please email her at liz.ray@fcspaladins.org for information on rates and availability. 

PALADIN CENTER
Monday mornings, 6:00 am and Wednesday mornings, 7:00 am high school student-athletes are welcome at the Paladin Center to lift weights with Coach Stainback’s supervision. 

ATHLETIC FIELDS
Students are not allowed to use the FCS sports complex without permission. NO climbing over or under fences to use Paladin Field. No unauthorized use of fields is allowed. Thank you. 












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