FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
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CHRISTMAS CARD WINNERS
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| Addy Pryor (top) and Julia Young share their winning Christmas cards |
Congratulations to co-winners, Addy Pryor (6th grade) and Julia Young (7th grade) for their prize-winning designs used as the official FCS 2012 Christmas Cards. Dr. Burris announced them as winners at the annual Hanging of the Green celebration, November 28. They will each receive a gift card and 25 printed cards with their design. Way to go, Addy and Julia! You captured the heart of Christmas in your designs. Thank you.
FELLOWSHIP FUND UPDATE
'A Day' for Fellowship Update: 66% parent participation has been achieved, surpassing last year's mark of 41% by year-end! What a wonderful start to meeting our 100% goal. Thank you to all parents who have participated and to the Fellowship Fund parent team for their leadership in this effort.
We have collected $254,231 toward our $600,000 goal.
If you have not yet pledged or given, you can still do your part by submitting your pledge or gift today. Simply click on-line giving or go to the FCS website.
REMEMBER: Every gift - regardless of its size - is important to your child's FCS experience.
If you have not yet pledged or given, you can still do your part by submitting your pledge or gift today. Simply click on-line giving or go to the FCS website.
REMEMBER: Every gift - regardless of its size - is important to your child's FCS experience.
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| ALL SCHOOL WINTER LIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6:30 PM, ES AUDITORIUM |
IMPORTANT SCHEDULE AND BUS NOTE:
Wednesday, December 19,
MS/HS: No Delayed Start;
ES: Delayed Start
Busses on that day, Wednesday, December 19 will run on the normal service time for an 8:00 am start
RESTORE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, UGANDA, AFRICA
FCS is partnering with Bob Goff, author of Love Does, and Restore International Ministries' ENGAGE project by sponsoring thirteen students, one for each grade at FCS, at Restore Leadership Academy in Uganda. This is a direct way our students can see what love does. Each FCS grade will not only be financially supporting ($1.00 per day) a student in Uganda each month but will also be communicating as pen pals, on Skype and through other ways they may initiate. This cultural and educational exchange, we hope, will be a "wholehearted involvement" between FCS and the kids in Uganda. Go to http://www.restoreinternational.org/engage for more specifics on this ministry.
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| Students at Restore Leadership Academy in Uganda |
MERRY CHRISTMAS, FCS MOMS
We have negotiated a new food service. After the holidays, beginning January 7, 2013, WT Cafe will provide lunch for our students. They will be on campus at the Winter Light Christmas Concert, December 10, to provide a tasting and more information. Do not miss this opportunity to hear some beautiful music and to taste some delicious food.WINTERFEST
Thursday and Friday, January 3 and 4 our K-11th grade students will experience FCS' annual spiritual emphasis week. While the senior class attends Passion 2013 at the Georgia Dome, the rest of our students will be led in a variety of activities by Shay Robbins from Camp Kanakuk keeping with our theme this year, ACTION. The Chris Coleman Band will be leading worship. Spiritual development is the cornerstone of FCS and we have a great opportunity to start 2013 on track with Christ as the center.
GOT STOCKING STUFFERS?
The new FCS items make great ones! Get the 16 oz. acrylic tumbler (BPA free), 12 oz. acrylic tumbler (BPA free), 30 oz. water bottle (BPA free) or the 62" vented golf umbrella. Any one, or all, will fit the bill perfectly! Click here for a flyer and order form.
FCS MAGNETS are available in the HS office for $5. They make great stocking stuffers, too!
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) honored five of FCS's faculty bestowing them with the Distinguished Service Award in Recognition of 25 years of Service in Independent Education. We congratulate, and thank, Mrs. Booker, Mrs. Eachus, Mr. Kinsey, Mrs. Landrum and Mrs. Teston for their faithful service.
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| GISA Honored Administration and Faculty L to R: Mike Kinsey, Kathy Teston, Lynette Eachus, Susan Booker, Linda Landrum |
FCS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED
Suzanne Keim and Tyler Hart are recipients of FCS' Wendy's High School Heisman award. The restaurant chain's website describes the purpose of this award as "helping the nation's youth pursue their passions and realize their dreams by honoring the achievements of exceptional students and providing a platform for continued growth and success." Congratulations to both of them for a job well done and achieving their best. Read more...
HOST FAMILY PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FCS has been granted approval to accept international students. We will be partnering with China Project Hope. Students who are accepted will be mission appropriate and meet academic expectations. Host families receive a monthly stipend to help cover expenses associated with hosting a student. This opportunity provides wonderful cross-cultural experiences for families, students and our school. If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact Teri Millhollin at teri.millhollin@fcspaladins.org.
RENWEB COMPATIBILITY WITH WINDOWS 8
With the release of Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 8, RenWeb has conducted extensive testing of their products on the Windows 8 platform and Internet Explorer 10. There are some changes which need to be made to the default settings for RenWeb products to work on Windows 8. For a step by step instruction go to RenWeb FAQs on the FCS website.
FCS BOOSTER CLUB GOLF TOURNEY
Mark your calendar and make plans now for April 22, 2013 as the 5th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament takes center stage. Proceeds from the golf tournament provide financial support for all FCS athletic teams in the form of equipment purchases and facility enhancements. Registration information and more facts are on the Fellowship website.
LITTLE PALADINS, BIG PRIDE
ES WINTERLIGHT HELP
Monday, December 10, 6:30 pm, ES Auditorium. This wonderful performance includes all divisions - ES, MS, HS. The Elementary production needs volunteers to assist our Music teacher, Melanie Baxley, with costumes and set design. She needs a Lead Volunteer and other volunteers to help create, organize, press and label costumes for the actors, as well as, create two backdrops. For more information email, josabank.kathy@att.net and cc: melanie.baxley@fcspaladins.org
Wednesday, December 19 Elementary School will have a normal Wednesday late start schedule at 9:00 but, due to exams, middle and high school will start at 8:00 am. The bus will pick up at the regular weekday time, NOT the Wednesday pick up time. If you want your elementary student to arrive at school later, then you will need to make other arrangements. To be clear; buses will only run an early morning pick-up, not a Wednesday schedule.
ES FAMILY CHRISTMAS CHAPEL
Wednesday, December 19, 9:10 am, includes each ES grade level singing a Christmas song and reciting a Bible verse. The teachers even sing! After chapel, parties will begin and last until the 12:00 noon dismissal for the holidays. K4 and K5 (Mrs. Tomberlin's class) will dismiss at 11:45 am due to the traffic.
LOST AND FOUND
Wednesday, December 19 is the last day to check Lost and Found for any article you are missing. There are two locations, one by the first grade classes and the other by the fourth grade classes. Any items not claimed by Christmas Break will be donated to Goodwill.
YEARBOOK
Last chance to submit digital images of Fall Events and Sports...The Yearbook Staff is looking for digital images of Flag Football, Astrotrek, Native American Day, Special Days, Field Trips, Cheerleading and 4th Grade Football. Please submit your favorite 10 to 20 clear images on a flash drive, CD or DVD. Please label flash drives, so it may be returned. Contact cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org
GREAT DEALS
Christmas Shopping has begun!
Don't forget to use your Target REDcard and save 5% on all your Target purchases while helping FCS earn 1% of each purchase! Be sure to designate FCS (Target school ID #25171) as your school on your current card or on your new card.
Don't forget to use your Target REDcard and save 5% on all your Target purchases while helping FCS earn 1% of each purchase! Be sure to designate FCS (Target school ID #25171) as your school on your current card or on your new card.
Still need some holiday decor?
Shop at these FCS sponsored stores:
Shop at these FCS sponsored stores:
Hunters Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut your Christmas Tree this year and support our PTF. The Hunters are offering a donation to FCS if you purchase a tree at their farm. Don't forget to sign-in on their "PTA sheet" placed near the registers. Free activities include Santa visits, pictures with Santa, hayrides, ornament making and more! For directions, hours and Santa visit times call 770.475.0713 or go to www.hunterschristmastreefarm.com.
Pike Nurseries - Purchase your Christmas tree, poinsettias or any Christmas decor at Pike's and help make our school beautiful. A percentage of your purchase is credited to our FCS "Play in the Dirt" account for future school landscaping projects.
ES VARIETY SHOW PERMISSION SLIPS
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. Parents interested in helping contact Krista Jaroszewski, kristaj911@gmail.com. More information to come.
READ THE RED MOTHER/DAUGHTER BIBLE STUDY, 6th through 8th grades
Friday, December 7, 7:00 pm, NEW LOCATION: the Baumann's house, 120 Elizabeth Cove, Roswell, which is very close to the Dragt's. Contact Tori Baumann at 770.575.1300 for directions. Mrs. Dragt is is still leading the study. Direct questions about the study to her, angiedragt@yahoo.com or call 404.863.3993. Hope to see you there!
AUDITIONS FOR THE MS PRODUCTION of ANNIE
Friday, December 14, 3:30-5:00 pm, Lecture Hall. Middle School students wishing to audition for singing roles should come prepared with ONE VERSE AND THE CHORUS of a classic Broadway-style show; think Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, or simply choose something from the show. Songs will be sung "a cappella", so don't worry about bringing sheet music. There will be a sign-up sheet at the high school office beginning Monday, December 10. Students must fill out AND RETURN the audition form and contract to be considered for participation. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Wood via email at jeremy.wood@fcspaladins.org
MS GIRLS LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 pm, Paladin Field. All middle school girls interested in LaCrosse are invited to attend.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (OCC)!
WOW! What a wonderful turn out for our Operation Christmas Child field trip. Thank you to the many parents who gave their time and energy to help others and lead by example.
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"
FROM OUR PTF
Thank you, FCS family! Your support of our fundraising efforts make opportunities like the recent informative night with Dr. Mark Crawford possible. We were thrilled with the attendance and are grateful to all who expressed their overwhelming appreciation for the opportunity to hear Dr. Crawford. BoxTops for Education, Publix Partners cards, Kona Ice and our promo merchandise has provided a total of $943. Your continued involvement and support will enable us to provide future speakers and events to bless our school body as well as fulfilling our mission statement "...to promote a vibrant, engaging experience...share the love of Christ...and unify the body through expressions of appreciation, hospitality and enrichment."
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.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Just a reminder: students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Also, students may not come back to school until they have not vomited for 24 hours. Please do not allow your students to come to school if they are contagious. Thank you.
MID TERM EXAM WEEK DETAILS - Click here
MS TEST CALENDAR
MATH LEAGUE CONTEST
Tuesday, December 11, during Lunch, Room 103
Pre-Calculus and Calculus students
Honors Algebra & Advanced Algebra-Trig students
Students must bring their lunch, graphing calculator and pencil
FROM OUR PTF
High School Student and Faculty Christmas Luncheon,
Monday, December 17, 11 am to 12:15 pm
Each year, our high school families provide food for a special Christmas feast for our students, faculty and staff. We ask that ALL families participate in order to make this a success. Please bring your food item to the cafeteria/gym in disposable platters on Monday, December 17 by 10:00 am or drop them off during morning carpool.
Freshmen: Heavy Appetizers (hot wings, chicken nuggets/strips from Zaxby’s or Chick-fil-A, meatballs, cocktail franks, sliced sub sandwiches). For large trays, please feel free to coordinate cost with another family.
Sophomores Last Name A-N: Heavy Appetizers (hot wings, chicken nuggets/strips from Zaxby’s or Chick-fil-A, meatballs, cocktail franks, sliced sub sandwiches). For large trays, please feel free to coordinate cost with another family.
Sophomores: Last Name: O-Z – Vegetable or fruit tray
Juniors: Last Name A-N: Vegetable or fruit tray
Juniors: Last name N-Z: Finger food desserts
Seniors: Three 2-liter soft drinks or gallons of tea or water
Contact Amy Spiegel with questions at amysuespiegel@yahoo.com or call 770.346.9706.
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"
-Students taking AP exams on December 13 and 14 are required to return to class for the remainder of the day following their exam. The exam schedule for December has been posted on the News Page of the school website.
-Monday, December 17 the schedule is: 8:00am-12:45pm Classes and Christmas Luncheon
1:00-3:00pm Optional Tutorials. Check the News Page of the school website for the exam schedule
-RenWeb will be turned off on December 13 and turned back on January 2 in order for teachers to enter final grades.
-Monday, December 17 the schedule is: 8:00am-12:45pm Classes and Christmas Luncheon
1:00-3:00pm Optional Tutorials. Check the News Page of the school website for the exam schedule
-RenWeb will be turned off on December 13 and turned back on January 2 in order for teachers to enter final grades.
-Students are only required to be in school on December 18 and 19 for exams they are taking.
-Wednesday, December 19 will be an 8:00 am start, with buses running accordingly.
-School policy states, "Students will not be permitted to take an exam earlier than scheduled. Parents should make vacation and travel plans that accommodate the exam schedule."
-The exam schedule for December has been posted on the News Page of the school website. We want to make you aware of the schedule for Monday, December
JUNIOR PARENTS
It's time of the year to make an appointment with High School Guidance Counselor Susie Pridemore to come in with your junior for a one-on-one opportunity to discuss PSAT scores and upcoming college plans. Please contact Terre Hughes, terre.hughes@fcspaladins.org, as soon as possible for the best time selection (before or after school, lunch, or study hall)
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES
ALL high school parents and students should check the second semester schedules in RenWeb for accuracy. Please contact the Guidance Department if there is a discrepancy.
FROM OUR PTF
Thank you, FCS family! Your support of our fundraising efforts make opportunities like the recent informative night with Dr. Mark Crawford possible. We were thrilled with the attendance and are grateful to all who expressed their overwhelming appreciation for the opportunity to hear Dr. Crawford. BoxTops for Education, Publix Partners cards, Kona Ice and our promo merchandise has provided a total of $943. Your continued involvement and support will enable us to provide future speakers and events to bless our school body as well as fulfilling our mission statement "...to promote a vibrant, engaging experience...share the love of Christ...and unify the body through expressions of appreciation, hospitality and enrichment."
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Just a reminder: students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Also, students may not come back to school until they have not vomited for 24 hours. Please do not allow your students to come to school if they are contagious. Thank you.
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.
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.
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