FRIDAY,  MAY 10

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)

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE AND BUS NOTE:

Wednesday, May 22, 

MS/HS: No Delayed Start; 

ES: Delayed Start

Buses on that day, Wednesday, May 22 will run on the normal service time for an 8:00 am start

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The entire Fellowship family is invited to attend. 

FELLOWSHIP AND RESTORE ACADEMY

Meet Innocent Ayella Odoch, this week's featured Restore Leadership Academy student in Gulu, Uganda. Read more...

SORORITY AFFILIATIONS
If you were affiliated with a sorority in college and you are willing to provide a recommendation to one of our graduating seniors going through rush, please email denice.earle@fcspaladins.org. Thank you!


GEORGIA GOAL 
Approximately $4 million remains in available tax credits for 2013 (see image below). Based on past experience, there is likely one week left (before the expected $58 million cap is met) for our FCS families to initiate the contribution process for designating your state taxes to FCS through Georgia GOAL. We encourage you to make your decision right away.

For the quickest result use the GOAL Paperless Process OR you can scan and email paper forms to goal@goalscholarship.org or fax them to 1-877-478-4625.  Thank you to those who have already made a tax designation and helped FCS's scholarship program through Georgia Goal.

FELLOWSHIP FUND UPDATE

Parent Participation = 88% 

Almost to our goal of 90% PP!

We are so close to reaching our 90% parent participation goal!  A BIG THANK YOU to  ALL the Fellowship families who have donated and are fulfilling their pledge! If you have not yet contributed, we need YOUR help today to reach our goal. Please prayerfully consider making a donation by simply clicking to make an on-line donation. A participation percentage of 90%+ is an important key to FCS being able to confidently approach foundations for grants and other FREE money. ANY size gift counts and for each percentage point increase, an anonymous donor GIVES us $1,000.00. Not only will you be helping your Fellowship family increase our participation percentage but your dollar amount is also multiplied!

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
If you know of anyone who may be interested in driving a morning bus route next year, please contact Melanie Pager, melanie.pager@fcspaladins.org. The buses are the small white buses not requiring a CDL license or any special certification. It will require approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours depending on your route. Hourly pay based on experience starting at $15/hour.

ALUMNI NEWS

The next Fellowship Magazine will be coming out in the fall and we want FCS Alumni News. Your help is needed in finding out about our graduates....Where are they now? What have they been up to since graduating from FCS? Send digital high res photos and information to melinda.williamson@fcspaladins.org.  

CHECK OUT THE FCS WEBSITE
2013-2014 School Calendar 

Alumni News
Athletic Page    
Market Place - Look for the Mother's Day special
News Page
Photo Gallery

LITTLE PALADINS, BIG PRIDE

20 YEARS OF UNPRECEDENTED DEDICATION

Linda Landrum and Cindy Bos

Cindy Bos began volunteering at Fellowship in 1992 when her youngest child was in kindergarten. She worked as librarian Linda Landrum's fulltime assistant for the next three years. Then it was back to volunteering! Cindy knew how and did everything! She checked materials in and out, shelved materials, ordered supplies and new books (teaching Linda how to order on-line!) and her biggest contribution was processing materials, the only volunteer entrusted with that task. The year videos were added to the computer catalog, Cindy processed 350 by herself! One of Cindy's passions was assisting students in finding just the perfect book, especially those who read above grade level. Cindy is leaving FCS, moving to Detroit, MI; her reason is two-fold: 1)Her husband, Kevin, a pilot for Delta, is changing his base of operation and 2) to be near their children and grandchildren. Not many volunteers serve for 20 years in the same position. Cindy will be sorely missed by her FCS family, but we pray God's blessings for her move and life in Michigan.

PERIMETER TRACK MEET PHOTOS, check them out!

FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
The Yearbook staff is looking for pictures of the ES at Perimeter Track Meet and ES Baseball. Please send images on CD, DVD, or flash drive to Cindy Hart.

SUMMER BRIDGE
Summer Bridge books ordered through the school will be passed out before the end of the school year. To be eligible for the rewards offered, the books must be completed and turned in the first week of school. In the past, books have been accepted and rewarded which were 2/3 completed; that will not be the case for the 2013-2014 Summer Bridge program.

LIBRARY BOOK FAIR
The Library staff is very appreciative of your support at the recent Book Fair. Over $4,800 in books were sold which amounts to nearly $1,700 in profit for our school library. The money will be used for an author's visit next year as well as other items the library needs throughout the year. Thank you again and again.

Blake Scott, in Mrs. Willard's 5th grade class, won the guessing contest. His prize was a free book and a jar of candy. The runners up were Caleb McClung in Mrs. Harrison's 4th grade class and Zion Pleasant in Mrs. Moser's 5th grade class.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
It's not too late to be a part of the Library Book Club! There are many wonderful books waiting to be part of our permanent collection. You can leave a lasting legacy for many current and future students by buying a book and giving it to the library in honor of a birthday, or to celebrate a new pet, a new baby or, perhaps, zero trips to the school nurse this year. You know your child has asked you to participate, so what are you waiting for? Contact Linda Landrum, 770.641.5587 or linda.landrum@fcspaladins.org.

SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, May 21, 3:00-6:00 pm, Spirit Day @ Bruster's Ice Cream!!! The ES PTF will receive 15% for ALL sales during that time. Plan on being there with your friends, family and neighbors!

SUMMER TUTORS AVAILABLE
Several Elementary teachers will be available this summer for tutoring in various areas and grade levels. Flyers are outside the ES office for more information

SUBSTITUTES FOR 2013-2014
ES is looking for people interested in being substitutes next year. A one day training session will be held during the week of teacher's pre-planning, August 5-8. Send your name and email address to carol.turner@fcspaladins.org, Carol will notify you of the exact day and time. All interested parties must fill out an application and return it to the ES office, then an appointment will be set up for an interview.

AND THE WINNER IS....

The last BoxTops and Labels for Education contest winner will be announced in next week's newsletter when all the box tops and labels have been counted.

SCHOOLKIDZ KITS CAN BE ORDERED NOW!

School kits for next year can be ordered now through June 16 at Schoolkidz. The Parent Letter has specific ordering instructions can be found on the FCS web site. Use FCS account number 84316 to order. This optional program saves time and makes back to school shopping easy. 

NEEDING AN UMBRELLA FOR ALL OUR RAINY DAYS?

FCS vented umbrellas, water bottles and tumblers are available.  Order forms are available on the FCS website. Completed forms and checks made to FCS should be returned to the school office.

ES UPCOMING DATES

May 21 - K4, K5, Pre-1st, 1st, 2nd Character Awards

May 22 - 3rd, 4th, 5th Character Awards
May 24 - Last Day of School, Field Day, 1:00 Dismissal

MS AWARDS PHOTOS are on the website. Click the link to take a peek!

VARIETY SHOW

A very special THANK YOU to Charlotte Renfrow for coordinating the MS Variety Show this year. Everyone enjoyed seeing all the great talent in our middle school. Thank you to all those who participated to help make it a wonderful evening for all.

8th GRADE CELEBRATION ATTIRE
NEW DATE: Monday, May 13, right after school, Room 110 (Mrs. Bell's room). All dresses must be approved by Middle School staff. Girls do not need jewelry or shoes but dresses must be modeled. It is important we represent the Lord, our families and our school in a worthy manner. The dress code for this event is per the Fellowship Policy Guide, page 58.

SUMMER MATH PACKET WORKSHOP
Registration deadline: Friday, May 24, fee: $150.00. Student's will complete the Summer Math Packets and work on skill building including tips to strengthen their computation abilities and accuracy. Teachers will be Beth Cookston and Kathleen Stroud. A minimum of 12 students is required. Questions? Contact beth.cookston@fcspaladins.org.  Registration Form is available here. The workshop will be held June 17- 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, open to students taking Math 6, Math 7 or Pre-Algebra next year.

EXAM SCHEDULE -  MS, HS, AP, and SENIOR EXAMS

The Exam schedule is on the FCS website.

MS TEST CALENDAR

Next week's MS Test Calendar is in Resource Documents on RenWeb.

MS UPCOMING DATES

May 17 - 8th Grade Celebration

May 22-23 - MS Final Exams, early dismissal

May 24 - Malibu/Last day of school

 

SENIOR PARENTS

Today, Friday, May 10 is the deadline for turning in senior forms: List of Colleges & Scholarships and the Final Transcript Request form. In order for seniors to receive diplomas, have final grades released, as well as have a final transcript sent to their attending college, these forms must be returned and ALL outstanding accounts must be cleared. (Please refer to FCS Financial Policy in All School News above.) 

MATH PLACEMENT EXAM

Deadline to sign up for taking this test is Today, Friday, May 10, sign up with Mrs. Ray,  liz.ray@fcspaladins.org.  This exam is a challenge test for students who were not recommended for an honors level math course next year but wish to try for admittance into one. The test will be given Monday, May 13 through Thursday, May 16, 3:15-4:15 pm, Room 107. 

SPORTS PLAY-OFFS

Congratulations to our athletes who are competing at state level! 

FCS Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer teams have made it to the Elite 8!

Friday, May 10, Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer teams will be playing in the quarter finals at Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula, Georgia. Girls play at 5:30 pm, Boys at 7:30 pm. Students may ride a "Fan Bus" to and from the game.

Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, FCS Track and Field will have two students competing at the GHSA State Track Meet. Tamilore Toyin-Adelaja will be competing in the long jump and 100 meter dash; Emma Grace Hurley will be competing in the 1-mile and 2-mile run.

Congratulations to our Lacrosse team, who in their second season of varsity play, ended a great season by making it to the State play-offs. Senior Conor Linneen was awarded Academic All-Amercan by the Lacrosse GHSA coaches. Juniors Taylor Cookston and Cameron Petrovich were selected to the All Single A Private School Team.

Coach Ari Durham was chosen as one of the coaches for the GA High School State All Star Game. FCS senior Drue Aiken has been chosen as an All Star Player for this same game. Congratulations to both Drue and Coach Durham!

FCS Athletic Director Dr. Hunter Chapman and Assistant Athletic Director Bryan Lindner have been recognized as Certified Master Athletic Administrators by the NIAAA. This announcement was made in a press release May 3. Read more...  

WAY TO GO, PALADINS!!!!  Come support our teams!

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, May 11, 9:45 am - 12 noon, Gym 1. FCS is hosting this 2nd annual End It Movement event. The cost is $5 per player or $30 per team of six, and team request forms are in the office. Questions? Contact senior event organizer Haley Griffin or GO sponsor Ari Durham.

BELL SCHEDULE & MAY CALENDAR

For your convenience, a HS May Calendar is included here. The bell schedule for the week of May 20th (last week of school) may be found on RenWeb. Wednesday, May 22 will be a half day of school, with afternoon tutorials offered by our teachers from 1:00-3:00 pm. On May 23 and May 24, students only need to be at school for the exams they are taking.

EXAM SCHEDULE -  HS, AP AND SENIOR EXAMS

Our Exam schedule is on the FCS website. Students taking AP exams need only be at school for their exam; they are excused from school the remainder of the day. All AP exams will be administered in Room LL53 in the ES building. Following the AP exam, AP classes remain in session through the end of the school year. 

SENIORS - IMPORTANT DATES

• May 15-16 - Senior Exams
• May 16-22 - Senior Trip
• May 23 - Graduation practice & pictures, 10:00 am, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
• May 23 - Graduation, 7:00 pm, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (Seniors arrive @ 6:30 pm)

CROSS COUNTRY
Students interested in Cross Country in the fall should sign up in the office and pick up a summer training schedule.

FCS SUMMER SEMINAR

A few spots remain in our Summer Seminar  classes. Contact Bonnie Sellers in the High School office for more information at bonnie.sellers@fcspaladins.org.

HS WEBSITE LINKS OF INTEREST    
Baccalaureate Photo Gallery
Beta Club Officers
SGA Officers
SAT/ACT Summer Prep Course - Registration deadline Tuesday, July 9