FRIDAY, MARCH 29
THIS EDITION IS BEING PUBLISHED THURSDAY,
MARCH 28 FOR SPRING BREAK
All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
MARCH 28 FOR SPRING BREAK
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)
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| THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! HAVE A BLESSED RESURRECTION CELEBRATION. |
FELLOWSHIP IS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5. School resumes Monday, April 8.
NO SCHOOL Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5. School resumes Monday, April 8.
FELLOWSHIP AND RESTORE ACADEMY
Meet Andrew, this week's featured Restore Leadership Academy student in Gulu, Uganda. Read more...
FCS BOARD NOMINATIONS
Fellowship School Board nominations are now being accepted. The new board term begins August, 2013. If you would like to nominate someone or if you would like to serve on the board, please review the qualifications and process found on the FCS website. Send your nomination to Melanie Pager, melanie.pager@fcspaladins.org, by April 15.
5th ANNUAL FCS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, April 22, 8:30 am, at Atlanta National and White Columns. We need golfers, sponsors, and auction items.
To sign up, email James Williamson, jaw@fairfieldmortgage.com. To be a sponsor, donate an auction item or ask questions, contact Jim Bowes, jbowes@peachstate.com. Read more...
"GOODIES ON THE GREEN" FCS MOMS' BREAKFAST
Monday, April 22. To coincide with this year's Golf Tournament there will be a mid-morning ladies' breakfast at Atlanta National. Laurie Bengochea will be the featured speaker. More details to come. Questions? Contact Lara.McMickle@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Thursday, April 25, 8:15-9:15 am, HS Gym 1. RSVP no later than Friday, April 12. If you have volunteered at FCS during this school year THANK YOU! Our children's education is enhanced by all the help of parent volunteers. Partnership is what we are all about! Please let us know you will attend this appreciation breakfast, it's our way of saying "Thanks" to our volunteers for all you do. Parent volunteers should have received an invitation. RSVP to carol.turner@fcspaladins.org.
MARKET PLACE
Check out the new business open in FCS Marketplace, LeeBrant Jewelers; business owners Brant Bateman and Lee Eskridge.
CONGRATULATIONS PRE-1st!
Congratulations to Mrs. Hughes' pre-1st class for being the first grade to reach 100% parent participation in the 2013 Fellowship Fund. Many thanks to these families for participating and helping Fellowship reach the goals of school-wide 100% parent participation and $600,000 in donations.
FELLOWSHIP FUND UPDATE
Meet Andrew, this week's featured Restore Leadership Academy student in Gulu, Uganda. Read more...
FCS BOARD NOMINATIONS
Fellowship School Board nominations are now being accepted. The new board term begins August, 2013. If you would like to nominate someone or if you would like to serve on the board, please review the qualifications and process found on the FCS website. Send your nomination to Melanie Pager, melanie.pager@fcspaladins.org, by April 15.
5th ANNUAL FCS GOLF TOURNAMENTMonday, April 22, 8:30 am, at Atlanta National and White Columns. We need golfers, sponsors, and auction items.
To sign up, email James Williamson, jaw@fairfieldmortgage.com. To be a sponsor, donate an auction item or ask questions, contact Jim Bowes, jbowes@peachstate.com. Read more...
"GOODIES ON THE GREEN" FCS MOMS' BREAKFAST
Monday, April 22. To coincide with this year's Golf Tournament there will be a mid-morning ladies' breakfast at Atlanta National. Laurie Bengochea will be the featured speaker. More details to come. Questions? Contact Lara.McMickle@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Thursday, April 25, 8:15-9:15 am, HS Gym 1. RSVP no later than Friday, April 12. If you have volunteered at FCS during this school year THANK YOU! Our children's education is enhanced by all the help of parent volunteers. Partnership is what we are all about! Please let us know you will attend this appreciation breakfast, it's our way of saying "Thanks" to our volunteers for all you do. Parent volunteers should have received an invitation. RSVP to carol.turner@fcspaladins.org.
MARKET PLACE
Check out the new business open in FCS Marketplace, LeeBrant Jewelers; business owners Brant Bateman and Lee Eskridge.
CONGRATULATIONS PRE-1st!
Congratulations to Mrs. Hughes' pre-1st class for being the first grade to reach 100% parent participation in the 2013 Fellowship Fund. Many thanks to these families for participating and helping Fellowship reach the goals of school-wide 100% parent participation and $600,000 in donations.
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| Sherry Kovak (left) and Tamara Schneider (right), Pre-1st Fellowship Fund representatives, are pictured with Mrs. Hughes and the Pre-1st grade. |
FELLOWSHIP FUND UPDATE
Parent Participation = 83%
Well on our way to the goal of 90% PP!
Cash Collected = $404,222
(Goal: $600,000)
Thank you, Fellowship! We have reached (and surpassed) 80% parent participation, and will now receive $1,000 from an anonymous donor for every additional percentage point! Which means for every 5 families that give FCS gets an additional $1000 donated to the Fellowship Fund. If you have already contributed - Thank you!! If you have not contributed yet, we still need your help! Click for more details or to make an on-line donation.
Here is a recap of our parent participation by class and grade:
The highlighted ES classes reached 100% parent participation this week! Congratulations to Mrs. Kinsey's K4, Mrs. Tomberlin's K5 and Mrs. Willard's 5th grade class.
Thank you to every family represented in these classes.
Thank you to every family represented in these classes.
ARTFEST POSTPONED
Due to artist scheduling conflicts the Art Fest on the calendar for Saturday, April 27 has been postponed until next year. We will have the new date on the calendar in the near future.
Due to artist scheduling conflicts the Art Fest on the calendar for Saturday, April 27 has been postponed until next year. We will have the new date on the calendar in the near future.
CHECK OUT THE FCS WEBSITE
LITTLE PALADINS, BIG PRIDE
EARLY ARRIVAL REMINDER
Please do not drop your child/children off at school before 7:30 am. Teachers are not scheduled to arrive before then and there is no one to monitor halls and entrances. We want your children to be safe, so no drop offs prior to 7:30 am. Thank you.
BUZZER DOOR ENTRANCE
Teachers now have swipe cards for our main entrance buzzer door. For school security and student safety, teachers have been instructed NOT to let anyone follow them into the building, even if they know the person. Even if you consider this an inconvenience, please, be respectful of the procedures and ring the buzzer. Thank you.
PICTURES NEEDED
The Yearbook staff needs images of U11 Lacrosse and Ms Milton's Baseball and Soccer League. Please submit your images to Cindy Hart, cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org, on a CD, DVD or flash drive by April 15. Labels on flash drives enable them to be returned.
TERRA NOVA TESTING
MARCH SHOWERS....APRIL FLOWERS??
Hopefully, spring weather will be here soon. Now is a great time to think about spring flowers and landscaping with Pike Nurseries. Remind the cashier of our FCS account and a percentage of the proceeds will go towards our school's landscape project.
SAVE THE DATE FOR PUTT-PUTT
Thursday, April 18, right after school. ES Putt-Putt Fun Day @ Area 51 located on Commerce Parkway behind Aurora Movie Theater. More details soon.
SUMMER BRIDGE ACTIVITY BOOKS
It's coming back! Orders will be completed online just like last year and will begin in mid-May and close mid-June. This is another optional program but one that saves time and makes back to school shopping easy. Order early and forget about supplies until your child sees his/her box at the "Meet and Greet" in August. More information to come soon.Thursday, April 18, right after school. ES Putt-Putt Fun Day @ Area 51 located on Commerce Parkway behind Aurora Movie Theater. More details soon.
SUMMER BRIDGE ACTIVITY BOOKS
Our PTF is offering these books for only $14.95 now through April 25. Students who complete the assignments from these optional books (recommended by Mrs. Teston and the teachers) will receive special recognition with a week of dress down passes with NO expiration date and an ice cream party. This program is a PTF fundraiser. Books will be delivered before the end of the year. Order forms are available on the FCS website. Completed forms and a check made out to FCS should be turned in to your classroom teacher or the ES office by April 25.
SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM
CHEERLEADING
Cheer tryouts for next year are after spring break. Please check with the Athletic Office to make sure your daughter has an up-to-date physical on file. Girls will not be able to try out without this. Questions? Contact allie.ott@fcspaladins.org
SCHEDULE
When we return from spring break, April 8-12 will be a "B" week (7,2,3,4,5,6,1) schedule.
PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, April 9. Spring individual and club pictures will be taken Tuesday after spring break.
ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 9 there will be an adjusted bell schedule for club and individual spring pictures which will be taken throughout the morning beginning at 8:00 am. MS lunch this day will be at 11:21 am.
There will be also be an adjusted bell schedule the week of April 15-19, which is posted on RenWeb.
VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS will be held Wednesday, April 10.
April 15 through April 18. This is the second week back from break and will be here quickly. Please do not plan any appointments or trips during this time. Your child's presence at school for this test is imperative.
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook staff needs images of Track & Field, Washington, DC and Jekyll Island trips. Please submit your images to Cindy Hart, cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org, on a CD, DVD or flash drive by April 15.
MS TEST CALENDAR
There will be also be an adjusted bell schedule the week of April 15-19, which is posted on RenWeb.
VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS will be held Wednesday, April 10.
TERRA NOVA TESTING
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook staff needs images of Track & Field, Washington, DC and Jekyll Island trips. Please submit your images to Cindy Hart, cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org, on a CD, DVD or flash drive by April 15.
MS TEST CALENDAR
Next week's MS Test Calendar is in Resource Documents on RenWeb.
NEW FAMILY MENTORS NEEDED!
Due to our increased enrollment we are in need of new family mentors for our students enrolling in all middle and high school grades for the 2013-2014 school year. Contact Elizabeth McLendon, mclendonedawg@gmail.com, if you're interested or have questions.
PARENTS OF RISING 9TH GRADERS
Please contact Terre Hughes in the Guidance Department, terre.hughes@fcspaladins.org or 770.641.6809, for an appointment to schedule your student's 9th grade classes. This 30-45 minute meeting can be scheduled to take place before or after school, during lunch or during an elective period. At least one parent and your student must be present at the meeting with our HS Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Susie Pridemore.
CHEERLEADING
Cheer tryouts for next year are after spring break. Please check with the Athletic Office to make sure your daughter has an up-to-date physical on file. Girls will not be able to try out without this. Questions? Contact allie.ott@fcspaladins.org
FCS DROP BOX
For convenience, a drop box has been placed just inside the double doors of the MS/HS building. Parents may pull up to the front entrance in order to drop off items into this box.
TUTORING AVAILABLE!
Wednesdays, Room 106/108; MS/HS peer tutoring is available from National Honor Society for English and Math.NEW FAMILY MENTORS NEEDED!
Due to our increased enrollment we are in need of new family mentors for our students enrolling in all middle and high school grades for the 2013-2014 school year. Contact Elizabeth McLendon, mclendonedawg@gmail.com, if you're interested or have questions.
PARENTS OF RISING 9TH GRADERS
Please contact Terre Hughes in the Guidance Department, terre.hughes@fcspaladins.org or 770.641.6809, for an appointment to schedule your student's 9th grade classes. This 30-45 minute meeting can be scheduled to take place before or after school, during lunch or during an elective period. At least one parent and your student must be present at the meeting with our HS Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Susie Pridemore.
CHEERLEADING
Cheer tryouts for next year are after spring break. Please check with the Athletic Office to make sure your daughter has an up-to-date physical on file. Girls will not be able to try out without this. Questions? Contact allie.ott@fcspaladins.org
FCS DROP BOX
For convenience, a drop box has been placed just inside the double doors of the MS/HS building. Parents may pull up to the front entrance in order to drop off items into this box.
MS UPCOMING DATES
May 4 - Variety Show
...is the last day to check for Lost and Found in the MS/HS building and the Paladin Center. Any items left in Lost and Found after today will be donated to charity.
...is the last day to register for Summer Seminar classes. Check RenWeb for course descriptions and registration information for rising 9th-12th grade.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP
March 29-April 6. Please keep the 56 students and family members going on this trip in your prayers. They will be ministering to the people of the DR through medical and eye clinics, church construction, and backyard Bible studies. Check out the FCS website to learn how to follow them and get trip updates on Facebook.
SCHEDULE
When we return from spring break, April 8-12 will be a "B" week (7,2,3,4,5,6,1) schedule.SGA ELECTIONS
April 8-12 application packets will be available in the office for students interested in a SGA (Student Government Association) position next year. Elections will be for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade officers as well as student body officers.
Applications are due on April 12.
Campaigning will take place April 15-18.
Speeches and elections will be on April 19.
AP TEST FEES
The $75.00 per course fee collected at the beginning of the year was a course only fee. The $81.00 per test is the amount sent to the AP Board for the cost of the test. For AP Art students, the test is the Portfolio scored by the AP Board. Test fees will be collected after spring break. All test fees must be paid prior to the test being administered.
PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, April 9. Spring individual and club pictures will be taken Tuesday after spring break.
ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 9 there will be an adjusted bell schedule for our club and individual spring pictures. Pictures will be taken in the morning, beginning at 8:00 am. Seniors with late check-in privileges should be at school at 8:00 am. Lunch this day will be at 12:00 noon.
There will also be an adjusted bell schedule the week of April 15-19. This is posted on RenWeb.
GO SERVICE HOURS
Friday, April 12 is the final date to turn in total GO hours earned. Students should log GO service hours at mygivingpoint.org. Print a copy of the screen reflecting the service and total hours then turn it in to the HS office. For questions, please refer to the GO tab on the website and the GO packet posted on RenWeb. Remaining service opportunities available are all recurring service projects and April projects. Please note Roswell Day of Hope is April 16. Here is the list with details.
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook staff needs images of Track & Field. Please submit your images to Cindy Hart, cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org, on a CD, DVD or flash drive by April 15.
PROM
Saturday, April 20 is the Junior/Senior Prom. Dress guidelines are posted. Dresses must be approved in advance of the event. Students bringing non-FCS guests must complete the Prom Guest Permission Form AND the Prom Guest Certification Form. BOTH completed forms are to be returned to the HS office by Thursday, April 18. See the forms for details. Seating request forms may be obtained from the HS office. Prom tickets go on sale after spring break.
NEW FAMILY MENTORS NEEDED!
FCS DROP BOX
For convenience, a drop box has been placed just inside the double doors of the MS/HS building. Parents may pull up to the front entrance in order to drop off items into this box.
Applications are due on April 12.
Campaigning will take place April 15-18.
Speeches and elections will be on April 19.
AP TEST FEES
The $75.00 per course fee collected at the beginning of the year was a course only fee. The $81.00 per test is the amount sent to the AP Board for the cost of the test. For AP Art students, the test is the Portfolio scored by the AP Board. Test fees will be collected after spring break. All test fees must be paid prior to the test being administered.
PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, April 9. Spring individual and club pictures will be taken Tuesday after spring break.
ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 9 there will be an adjusted bell schedule for our club and individual spring pictures. Pictures will be taken in the morning, beginning at 8:00 am. Seniors with late check-in privileges should be at school at 8:00 am. Lunch this day will be at 12:00 noon.
There will also be an adjusted bell schedule the week of April 15-19. This is posted on RenWeb.
GO SERVICE HOURS
Friday, April 12 is the final date to turn in total GO hours earned. Students should log GO service hours at mygivingpoint.org. Print a copy of the screen reflecting the service and total hours then turn it in to the HS office. For questions, please refer to the GO tab on the website and the GO packet posted on RenWeb. Remaining service opportunities available are all recurring service projects and April projects. Please note Roswell Day of Hope is April 16. Here is the list with details.
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook staff needs images of Track & Field. Please submit your images to Cindy Hart, cindy.hart@fcspaladins.org, on a CD, DVD or flash drive by April 15.
PROM
Saturday, April 20 is the Junior/Senior Prom. Dress guidelines are posted. Dresses must be approved in advance of the event. Students bringing non-FCS guests must complete the Prom Guest Permission Form AND the Prom Guest Certification Form. BOTH completed forms are to be returned to the HS office by Thursday, April 18. See the forms for details. Seating request forms may be obtained from the HS office. Prom tickets go on sale after spring break.
NEW FAMILY MENTORS NEEDED!
Due to our increased enrollment we are in need of new family mentors for our students enrolling in all middle and high school grades for the 2013-2014 school year. Contact Elizabeth McLendon, mclendonedawg@gmail.com, if you are interested or have questions.
CHEERLEADING
Cheer tryouts for next year are after spring break. Please check with the Athletic Office to make sure your daughter has an up-to-date physical on file. Girls will not be able to try out without this. Questions? Contact allie.ott@fcspaladins.org.FCS DROP BOX
For convenience, a drop box has been placed just inside the double doors of the MS/HS building. Parents may pull up to the front entrance in order to drop off items into this box.
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