FRIDAY,  DECEMBER 21

THIS EDITION IS BEING PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY, 
DECEMBER 19, FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK

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

ALL SCHOOL NEWS

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"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

Luke 2:10-12

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND 
A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

FCS OFFICES close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 19. Normal school hours resume Thursday, January 3.

FELLOWSHIP FUND

Fellowship Fund gifts impact each student's Fellowship experience immediately because the funds are collected and spent in the area of focus within this school year. This year's Fund is focusing on six areas: technology tools for teachers, Fine Arts, spiritual development, campus security equipment, strategic plan, and auxiliary practice field improvements.

We have achieved 73% parent participation to date and have collected $267,743. Our goal is to achieve 100% parent participation and collect $600,000. 

Once participation reaches 81%, we have the opportunity to earn an additional $1000 for each percent in participation up to 100% through a gift match. You may still pledge or give by simply clicking on-line giving or go to the FCS website. Gifts postmarked by December 31 are tax-deductable for 2012.

REMEMBER: Every gift - regardless of its size - is important to your child's FCS experience.

FOUND

If you are missing a Brighton item or a Nintendo DS, please check with the HS Office.

WT CAFE HOT LUNCHES

Beginning Thursday, January 3, 2013 WT CAFE will be serving hot lunches (a change from the previously reported date, January 7) Specific details will be sent to you next week via email. Everything you need to know for ordering lunches for January 3 will be included. The FCS website will also have information on the Hot Lunch Page.

LUNCH HELP NEEDED
WT Cafe needs a worker for the ES and one for the MS/HS, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm daily, to help with lunch set up, serving and clean up. For information and compensation details contact Judy Gordon, owner of WT Cafe, jgordon@wholesometummies.com.

WINTERFEST

Thursday and Friday, January 3 and 4; students are to wear Friday attire (jeans). Dress warmly for outdoor activities. No dresses, girls!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

Wednesday, January 9, 9:15 am, location to be determined. Anyone interested in hosting an international student in their home is invited to attend this informational meeting. Please RSVP by January 3 to Teri Milhollin, teri.milhollin@fcspaladins.org or call 770-641-6836. 

FELLOWSHIP MARKET PLACE

Supporting Fellowship family businesses. Click here to stroll a virtual avenue of local businesses owned by Fellowship families or go to the FCS website News and Resources drop down tab; then click on Marketplace

ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2013-2014

Re-enrollment dates are January 29 - February 8, 2013. We are excited to introduce online re-enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. In January you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the process. Re-enrolling between January 29 and February 8 will allow the $250 registration fee to be waived. The $500 tuition deposit is due when you re-enroll. Already a record number of applications have been received for next year, so please re-enroll in a timely manner to secure your student's place for next year. We value our families and look forward to partnering with you next year.

REMINDER: January 2013 FACTS tuition payments will be reduced by 2012-13 tuition deposits paid last year during re-enrollment/enrollment. Please contact Kaye Stafford, kaye.stafford@fcspaladins.org or 770-641-6818, in the FCS business office, with any questions.

LITTLE PALADINS, BIG PRIDE

THANK YOU

The ES faculty and staff wish to thank the PTF for the wonderful lunch on Thursday, December 13. We thoroughly enjoyed all the delicious food. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

MID-YEAR PRINCIPAL COFFEES

8:15 - 9:15 am, ES Room 169, see schedule below. Mrs. Kathy Teston, ES Principal, will be conducting these coffees to look at the present with a view to the future. This is a great opportunity for parents to see how the year is progressing and how to prepare for the next grade. Childcare will not be provided. 

K4 - Pre-1st - Tuesday, January 8

Grade 1 - Thursday, January 10

Grade 2 - Tuesday, January 15

Grade 3 - Thursday, January 17

Grade 4 - Tuesday, January 22

Grade 5 - Thursday, January 24

GIRLS LACROSSE TRYOUTS

Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 pm, Paladin Field. All girls, grades 5 - 8, interested in LaCrosse are invited to attend.

4th ANNUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VARIETY SHOW

Tuesday, February 5, 2013. This show allows our K5 - 5th grade students to showcase their talents in a non-competitive venue. In the past, we have had the pleasure of watching our talented students sing, dance, play an instrument, cheer, hula hoop, perform magic tricks and more! Solo acts and groups are welcome. Permission forms are available here.  Complete the form and send it in to Peggy Yates in the ES office. Parents interested in helping contact Krista Jaroszewski, kristaj911@gmail.com. 

The ES faculty and staff wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR!!

MAKE-UP EXAMS

Students missing exams will make them up beginning Monday, January 7, from 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm as follows: 

• Monday, January 7,  - Math 
• Tuesday, January 8,  - English
• Wednesday, January 9, - Science 
• Thursday, January 10,  - History

Please have your child come prepared with a pencil and a calculator for the science exam (7 and 8 grades only). Location for each exam will be announced on January 7. Once a student has completed their exam, they may be picked up outside the school office. 

6-8 GRADE MOTHER-DAUGHTER "READ THE RED" BIBLE STUDY

Friday, January 11, 7:00-9:00 pm, Dragt's home: 10970 Stroup Road, Roswell. For questions contact Mrs. Dragt,  404.863.3993. The 2013 schedule is:

• January 11 (time to "get back" from Christmas break)
• February 1
• March 1
• April 12 (time to "get back" from spring break)
• May 3

GIRLS LACROSSE TRYOUTS

Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 pm, Paladin Field. All girls, grades 5 - 8, interested in LaCrosse are invited to attend.

YEARBOOK REQUEST

Last chance to submit digital images of fall events and sports! The Yearbook Staff is looking for digital images of Chapels, Praise Team, Fencing, Robotics, etc. Please submit your favorite 10 or 20 clear images on a flash drive, CD or DVD. Flash drives will be returned if they are labeled. Contact cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org for more information.

STUDIO 7 PICTURES

Check out the Studio 7 website to view proofs from Fall activities, events, and sports. The password for our school is "paladins"

VARIETY SHOW
Saturday, May 4, 2013. Please contact Annette at annette.jacobs@fcspaladins.org if you are interested in coordinating this fun event. The show is a time for our talented middle school students to bless us with their many talents. Sign-ups and details will be posted after Christmas break.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

We appreciate our high school parents providing food for our annual Christmas Luncheon. It was delicious, and a great time of fellowship for our faculty, staff and students. Thank you! 

ATHLETIC EVENTS OVER THE CHRISTMAS BREAK 

Support our athletic teams over the Christmas Break!

Basketball at home on Friday, December 21

JV Boys - 4:00

Varsity Girls - 5:30 

Varsity Boys - 7:00

Wrestling at home on Saturday, December 22

RENWEB
RenWeb will be turned off until January 2 in order for teachers to enter final grades.

PASSION
We are very excited for our High School Seniors, who will be attending the Passion Conference in Atlanta, January 1 - 4.

SECOND SEMESTER

Thursday, January 3 begins second semester. Be sure to check the schedules in RenWeb for accuracy. Contact the Guidance Department  if there is a discrepancy.

SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, January 23, 4:00 pm, on Paladin Field the High School will have Powder Puff football game. Plan on being there, mark your calendar now!

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP
We have had more spots open up for the Spring Break Dominican Republic Mission Trip. Contact Kirk Bullington for more information, kirk.bullington@fcspaladins.org.

BARNBURNER

SGA is seeking a new home for our annual BarnBurner held in March. Contact Bryan Lindner, bryan.lindner@fcspaladins.org if you are willing to host this fun event for our FCS high schoolers.

STUDIO 7 PICTURES

Check out the Studio 7 website to view proofs from Fall activities, events, and sports. The password for our school is "paladins".

We hope our high school families have a blessed and wonderful Christmas break!