Friday, February 14
THIS WEEK'S EDITION IS BEING PUBLISHED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
DUE TO NO SCHOOL FOR WINTER BREAK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14.
(WINTER BREAK CONTINUES THROUGH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17.)
All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday
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| “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
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WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL - Friday, February 14 AND Monday, February 17
Meal Calendar: security code: 9505
To read about Kathleen's journey: CaringBridge
FCS FINE ARTS PERFORMANCES
Drama
Thursday - Saturday, March 6-8, Gym 1. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" presented by our HS Drama team. Admission is $10 at the door. Performance times are 7:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings; 2:30 pm Saturday matinee. Everyone is welcome.
Chorus Wednesday, March 12, 7-9 pm, FBC Auditorium. The MS/HS Chorus will present "A Tribute to Les Miserables". Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.
DID YOU KNOW?
GEORGIA GOAL
THANK YOU to our families who participated in Georgia GOAL for 2014.
THANK YOU to our families who participated in Georgia GOAL for 2014.
Once you receive your approval letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue, your payment must be made within 60 days.
There are two ways to make your payment:
- By check made out to Georgia GOAL. Include Fellowship Christian School in the memo line. Mail your check to: Georgia GOAL, Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328
- Online by clicking this link: Georgia Goal Pay Online
FELLOWSHIP WEBSITE HEADLINES
Little Paladins, Big Pride
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
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| Saturday, February 22, ES Father-Daughter Dance. Dads, don't miss this memory-making evening with your princess, sponsored by the FCS Senior Class. |
Note: The registration deadline for attending the Father-Daughter Dance has been extended to Tuesday, February 18.
THE MUSIC CREW NEEDS YOU!
THE MUSIC CREW NEEDS YOU!
Now that the second half of our year is underway, we really need some helping hands and servant hearts to fill in the gaps on our Music Crew schedule, helping Miss Baxley with her weekly task of moving her classroom. Sign up here!
FROM THE NURSE
Parents PLEASE do not send your children to school when they are sick. We have so many bugs going around right now and one child can infect all the rest. Please be considerate of everyone. Thank you very much.
REMEMBER THESE DATES
Friday, February 14 - Winter Break, No School
Monday, February 17 - Winter Break, No School
Monday, February 17 - Winter Break, No School
Tuesday, February 25 - ES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 3:00-7:00 pm
ES COMPUTER CAMP
Monday-Friday, June 16-20, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, ES iMac Lab. This summer computer camp is for current 3rd through 5th grade students. Cost is $150.00, payable to FCS. Deadline for registering is Tuesday, April 1. Click for registration form. Questions? Contact cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org.
MS MARCH–MAY PIZZA ORDER
Thursday, February 20 order due. This is the final Friday Pizza order and includes March, April and May. MS Pizza Order form.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTREACH
Middle school students
will have the opportunity to partake in a local outreach. Each grade will go on
a separate day as follows:
- Wednesday, February 26 – 8th grade to Safe House and 7 Bridges for Recovery
- Thursday, February 27 – 7th grade to Safe House and 7 Bridges for Recovery
- Friday, February 28 – 6th grade to Safe House, Gateway and 7 Bridges
Please keep these dates in
prayer. As our students serve, share the gospel and pray for
others we hope our Heavenly Father touches the
lives of all those they encounter. In addition to Bible classes helping prepare students for this trip, Chapel on February 19 will be specifically focused on this outreach. Parents are always welcome to
join us for chapel and this will be a good one to attend, especially for those interested in
chaperoning. Please look for additional information
and permission slips to be sent home within the next few days.
MIDDLE SCHOOL VARIETY SHOW
TEST CALENDAR - Because weather and school cancellations the test calendar is not posted here. Please go to RenWeb for test information.
REMEMBER THESE DATES
Friday, February 14 - Winter Break, No School
Monday, February 17 - Winter Break, No School
Monday, February 17 - Winter Break, No School
Tuesday, February 25 - ES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 3:00-7:00 pm (MS/HS can participate)
STANDARDIZED TESTING
April 25 7 Grade only
April 28-30 6-8 Grades
Please do not make plans, appointments or commitments during testing dates.
GO VALENTINE PARTY
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| Sophomore Olivia Karem and Junior Austin Daniels decorate for the banquet. |
High school students and parents hosted a Valentine's Banquet for Hispanic couples last Saturday, February 8 at Fellowship Bible Church. It was a special vow renewal celebration for these couples, with dinner provided. Students set up, served guests, provided childcare, gave out roses, and practiced their Spanish. The couples, as well as Fellowship's Español Pastor Montenegro and his wife (also FCS parents), were very thankful!
Our outdoor adventure club,Tread, took a group
of 37 to the ski slopes of Colorado over this Winter Break. The group hopes to depart today, Thursday, February 13
and will return Monday, February 17. Please pray for their safe travel and return.
CONGRATULATIONS
Junior Kelsey Royalty and Senior Roger Rickman were just named to First Team All Region in basketball! Way to go, Kelsey and Roger! Congrats to both of you!
GEORGIA MATH LEAGUE CONTESTS
Due to the school closing this
week, the next Georgia Math League contests have been rescheduled for next week.
- Tuesday, February 18 - Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Statistics
- Wednesday, February 19 - Honors Algebra II and Advanced Algebra-Trig
No sign-ups are required. Contests will be held during lunch in Room
103. Students should bring their lunch, graphing calculator, and a
pencil, and please be on time.
FCS WRESTLING
Friday and Saturday, February 21-22, GHSA State Wrestling Championship. Congratulations to James Wilson and Nathan Shirley for advancing to State in Wrestling! Read more…
The GHSA State Wrestling Championship Tournament was scheduled for this weekend at the Gwinnett Arena. It has been postponed to next weekend, Friday and Saturday, February 21 & 22. In order to allow time for these athletes to properly prepare for the most important tournament of the season and because the Gwinnett Arena is not available due to previous commitments, the GHSA is exploring several options for alternate host sites. Please check the GHSA website regularly for updates.
2014 BETA CLUB INDUCTION
Saturday, February 22, 12:15pm, Gym 2. This year’s Beta Club Induction will include the induction service as well as a food drive for North Fulton Community Charities. Information regarding what to bring and do was provided in lunch meetings this past week. New Beta Club members should arrive to Gym 2 at 11:00 am and plan to leave at 1:00 pm following the food drive, lunch, and service of induction. Parents are invited to attend!
WIPHAN WARTHOG WADDLE
FCS MOMS CONNECT
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, February 14 - Winter Break, No School
Monday, February 17 - Winter Break, No School
Thursday, February 20 - Spanish Field Trip
Saturday, February 22 - ES Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Senior Class
Tuesday, February 25 - ES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 3:00-7:00 pm (MS/HS can participate)
Saturday, March 1 - Thor Day (senior boys)
Monday, March 3 - Uber Gnar (junior class)
Thurs. - Sat., March 6-8 - High School Drama Production