FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
(Use the scroll bar at the right for navigating
to each division's news)
FCS STRATEGIC PLAN
Dr. Burris, the FCS Board and Strategic Plan Steering Committee Chair Jeff McLendon presented the new strategic plan at the State of the School Address, Monday, January 28. Information on the plan can be found on the FCS website News page.
ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT HAS BEGUN
Re-enrollment began Tuesday, January 29 and will continue through Friday, February 8, 2013. Every family should have received an email from the Admissions Office with instructions for completing the re-enrollment process. If you have not received the email, please contact Shelly Martin, admissions@fcspaladins.org. Families re-enrolling by February 8 will have the $250 registration fee waived.
FCS SPRING ATHLETICS
In order to participate in athletics at FCS for the spring students must be current on past participation fees, have paid spring participation fees, submitted a current physical on the GHSA form and be in good academic standing. Questions should be directed to hunter.chadwick@fcspaladins.org.
WINTER BREAK
Friday, February 15 - Monday, February 18
PARENTS FOR Pi - A MATH CAREER DAY EVENT
FCS SPRING ATHLETICS
In order to participate in athletics at FCS for the spring students must be current on past participation fees, have paid spring participation fees, submitted a current physical on the GHSA form and be in good academic standing. Questions should be directed to hunter.chadwick@fcspaladins.org.
WINTER BREAK
Friday, February 15 - Monday, February 18
PARENTS FOR Pi - A MATH CAREER DAY EVENT
Thursday, March 14, No ordinary day! 3/14, 3.14, and Pi all have special meaning to those in the world of mathematics. Parents with real world perspective related to logic, statistics, money management, engineering, architecture, long term predictions, and other mathe related topics are encouraged to be part of the high school's Mathematics Career Day event on Thursday, March 14, also known as Pi Day. If you are interested in volunteering for this fantastic event and investing in the future of FCS students, please reserve that day on your calendar. All parents, of any age FCS student, are invited to participate. Check out the information on the FCS website page. Questions should be directed to Liz Ray, liz.ray@fcspaladins.org.
ALUMNI NEWS
ALUMNI NEWS
Fellowship Magazine is looking for FCS Alumni News. Where are they now and what have they done since graduating from FCS? College graduation, degrees earned, changes in residence, job status or movement, promotions, awards, marriages, births, reunions or classmate get-togethers are all news worth noting. Send digital high res photos and information to melinda.williamson@fcspaladins.org.
FELLOWSHIP FUND
We have collected $361,656 toward our $600,000 Fellowship Fund goal. Thank you to everyone who has given so far. Your generosity enables Board approved initiatives to be fully funded. The six initiatives are: Teaching Technology Tools, Spiritual Development Programs, Auxiliary Field Improvements, Fine Arts, Campus Security, and Master Plan and Design.
Parent participation is equally important! Thank you to our volunteer parent team and all parents who have participated to date. We are close to surpassing last year's total of 81%. Each gift is important, regardless of the size. A multi-year giving history of 90 percent or more allows us to confidently see support form foundations.
NEW BUSINESS IN THE MARKETPLACE
Check out the FCS Marketplace, Laser Med has been added.
NEW PHOTO GALLERIES
See the Photo Gallery Home on the FCS website.
SPRING ART FEST
Parent participation is equally important! Thank you to our volunteer parent team and all parents who have participated to date. We are close to surpassing last year's total of 81%. Each gift is important, regardless of the size. A multi-year giving history of 90 percent or more allows us to confidently see support form foundations.
NEW BUSINESS IN THE MARKETPLACE
Check out the FCS Marketplace, Laser Med has been added.
NEW PHOTO GALLERIES
See the Photo Gallery Home on the FCS website.
SPRING ART FEST
LITTLE PALADINS, BIG PRIDE
ES VARIETY SHOW
Tuesday, February 5, 7:00-9:00 pm, ES Auditorium. Don't miss this annual event! Come see our students sing, dance, play instruments, and show off their talents. It's going to be a wonderfully fun and entertaining evening. Admission is FREE.
BOX TOPS AND L4E COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!
February 1 - 14 is the Box Top/Labels For Education competition. Bring your BoxTops and labels to your classroom. This is the last opportunity to earn money for the 2012-2013 school year through Box Tops so we need everyone to turn in all you have collected/saved! The class collecting the most will earn dress down passes. We will have one last competition in May and the money raised then will go toward's next year goal.
FCS AND LANDS' END
There are plans in the work to make your shopping for dress code clothes easier. More exciting details to come. Keep an eye out!
COACH NEEDED
BOX TOPS AND L4E COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!
February 1 - 14 is the Box Top/Labels For Education competition. Bring your BoxTops and labels to your classroom. This is the last opportunity to earn money for the 2012-2013 school year through Box Tops so we need everyone to turn in all you have collected/saved! The class collecting the most will earn dress down passes. We will have one last competition in May and the money raised then will go toward's next year goal.
FCS AND LANDS' END
There are plans in the work to make your shopping for dress code clothes easier. More exciting details to come. Keep an eye out!
COACH NEEDED
The G.I.R.L.S. running program needs a coach! This biblically-based after school running program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls isn't just about running; it teaches our daughters they are each uniquely made by God. Girls learn how to respect themselves, each other and become fitness conscious. If you're interested in coaching for the 10 week Fall 2013 season contact Tina Herrmann, tina.herrmann@fcspaladins.org, 770.633.4343.
FOR SECURITY
The doors to the Middle/High School building will not open until 7:30 am each day. The Middle School magnetic door to the outside and the High School magnetic door in the lobby will lock at 3:30 pm rather than 4:00 pm. The main office will remain open until 4:00 pm each day.
FROM THE SCHOOL CLINIC
A reminder - students are not allowed to carry any prescription or non-prescription drugs at school. Students must bring all medicines to the clinic with a completed "Authorization to Give Medication" form which can be found on the FCS website under forms.
LOST AND FOUND - CLEAN OUT
Friday, February 1, after school remaining items in Lost and Found will be donated. Please come claim lost items such as clothes, books, lunch boxes or water bottles.
MS MOM-DAUGHTER BIBLE STUDY
Tonight, Friday, February 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, Dragt Residence, continuation of Mark Study. Direct questions to Angie Dragt, 404.863.3993. See you there!
8th GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIP
Friday, February 1, next $310 payment due date. This is for both students and chaperones.
MS SPORTS
MS SPORTS
BOYS SOCCER - Try-outs: Monday and Tuesday, February 4 and 5, 5:00-6:30 pm, Paladin Field. Boys, grades 6 - 8, are invited to attend. If your son has not played an FCS sport this year, he will need to get a physical and turn it in prior to try-outs. Contact Coach James Williamson, jaw@fairfieldmortgage.com, for more information.
BASEBALL - Try-outs: February 4 - 8, 3:30-5:00 pm, Baseball Field. Practices during the season will be Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm at Roswell Park, with home games 3:30-5:00 pm at Hembree Park. Contact Coach Bryan Lindner, bryan.lindner@fcspaladins.org, 770.641.6829 for more information.
TENNIS - Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, Brookfield Country Club. First practice is Monday, February 4.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Peer tutoring, every Wednesday, starting February 6, 8:30-9:00 am and after school 3:10-3:40 pm, Room 106. This will be available for middle and high school students needing help in Math and English.
BASEBALL - Try-outs: February 4 - 8, 3:30-5:00 pm, Baseball Field. Practices during the season will be Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm at Roswell Park, with home games 3:30-5:00 pm at Hembree Park. Contact Coach Bryan Lindner, bryan.lindner@fcspaladins.org, 770.641.6829 for more information.
TENNIS - Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, Brookfield Country Club. First practice is Monday, February 4.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Peer tutoring, every Wednesday, starting February 6, 8:30-9:00 am and after school 3:10-3:40 pm, Room 106. This will be available for middle and high school students needing help in Math and English.
7th GRADE JEKYLL TRIP
Thursday, February 7 is the deadline for student/chaperone forms and payment. Payment will not be accepted without paperwork. A $30 late fee will be applied to all paperwork/payments after February 7.JEKYLL T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
YEARBOOK REQUESTS
The Yearbook staff is looking for digital images of 6th and 7th grade boys basketball. Please submit your favorite 10 to 15 clear images on a flash drive, CD or DVD. Please label flash drives so they may be returned. Contact cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org.
VARIETY SHOW
Saturday, May 4. Please contact annette.jacobs@fcspaladins.org if you are interested in helping coordinate 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 coming soon!
MS TEST CALENDAR
FOR SECURITY
The doors to the Middle/High School building will not open until 7:30 am each day. The Middle School magnetic door to the outside and the High School magnetic door in the lobby will now be locking at 3:30pm rather than 4:00pm for security reasons. The main office will continue to remain open until 4:00pm each day.
FROM THE SCHOOL CLINIC
A reminder - students are not allowed to carry any prescription or non-prescription drugs at school. Students must bring all medicines to the clinic with a completed "Authorization to Give Medication" form which can be found on the FCS website under forms.
LOST AND FOUND - CLEAN OUT
Friday, February 1, after school remaining items in Lost and Found will be donated. Please come claim lost items such as clothes, books, lunch boxes or water bottles.
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
Families will be receiving your student's scheduling information in the mail with instructions on how to make next year's academic course requests online. The mailing will include any Honors courses recommendations and/or AP approvals. The entire scheduling packet will be available on RenWeb under Resource Documents. Students not requesting courses online by 8:00 am Thursday, February 7 will be assigned courses.
TREAD
Students desiring to participate in the Tread kayaking trip to Hilton Head Island over Spring Break, contact Coach Hughes by Monday, February 4.
FCS BASKETBALL
Last home game of the season, Tuesday, February 5 vs North Cobb Christian.
Game times: 4:00 pm - JV Boys; 5:30 pm - Varsity Girls; 7:00 pm - Varsity Boys.
BETA CLUB
Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm, Room 109, new member induction service.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Peer tutoring, every Wednesday, starting February 6, 8:30-9:00 am and after school 3:10-3:40 pm, Room 106. This will be available for middle and high school students needing help in Math and English.
VALENTINE PARTY
SOPHOMORE DANCE
BLANKET DRIVE
The GO program's Blanket Drive is going on now! Students may drop off blankets in Room 205 and earn one GO hour for each new, or like new, blanket up to a total of eight hours.
SAVE THESE DATES
March 2 (new date) - Thor Day for Senior boys
March 23 - Freshman Sock Hop
April 20 - Junior Senior Prom
March 23 - Freshman Sock Hop
April 20 - Junior Senior Prom
HIGH SCHOOL BARNBURNER NEEDS A HOME
March 15 will be here before we know it. SGA is seeking a new home for our annual BarnBurner. If you can host this fun event for our FCS high schoolers please contact Coach Bryan Lindner, bryan.lindner@fcspaladins.org
GO PROGRAM
As a reminder, high school students are required to complete 20 service hours each year. GO hours for this year are due by April 12. A copy of our GO packet may be found under Resource Documents in RenWeb. If your student needs additional hours, please click here for a list of remaining opportunities.,
No comments:
Post a Comment