Friday, December 13
All the FCS News That Is the News This Week
FCS' Newsletter is updated each Friday
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“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.”
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
(Use the scroll bar at the right to navigate to each division's news)
Friday, December 20 - half day
Monday, December 23 - Monday, January 6 - NO SCHOOL
Monday, January 6 is a Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, January 7 - School starts again
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
There may be an occasion when we have to close school or have a delayed start due to inclement weather. Please be advised the administration will make decisions regarding school closings and will not follow any county closings. We will post our decision on the website and on the local TV stations; WSB-TV, 11-Alive, CBS Atlanta and FOX 5. If possible, we will send out a RenWeb email so it is imperative to keep us updated on any changes for your email and telephone numbers. If school is closed for ANY reason, there will be NO after-school activities (even if conditions improve).
NEW AND IMPROVED
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| FCS Boy Scout Troop 356 |
IMPORTANT!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 LATE START CHANGE
Wednesday, December 18, No Late Start for Middle & High School; Elementary will have a normal late start day. Middle and High School will start @ 8:00 am due to exams. If your student rides the bus, please note the buses will run on the early schedule NOT a late start schedule.
DID YOU KNOW we
have extended the date for turning in pledges to the Fellowship Fund to
December 31? All donations are counted and spent during this school
year’s budget and we kindly request a record of your pledge or gift to help us
reach the $500,000 goal by the end of this year. Payment of pledges may
be made any time before May 31, 2014. Donate online or
mail your gift postmarked by December 31.
DID YOU KNOW donors contributing $1,000 and up will be invited to a reception with our Head of School, Kathy Teston, prior to the State of the School address on January 27? Don’t be left out!
DID YOU KNOW Mrs. Kinsey's K4 class is the first grade to reach 100% parent participation in our Fellowship Fund? Thank you, K4 parents!
DID YOU KNOW Mrs. Kinsey's K4 class is the first grade to reach 100% parent participation in our Fellowship Fund? Thank you, K4 parents!
DID YOU KNOW we have currently reached 60% parent participation in our 2013-2014 Fellowship Fund and have raised $239,580 toward our goal of $500,000?
GEORGIA GOALThrough Georgia Goal Scholarship Program you have the opportunity to tell the Georgia legislature to redirect up to $2,500 of your tax dollars to Fellowship Christian School. Doing this redirects your tax money, in the form of student scholarships to help qualifying families who could not otherwise afford to send their children to FCS. What a great way to say, "I Am Second." Read about how...
MEN'S FRATERNITY
Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 am begins the second semester of Men's Fraternity in the "Quest for Authentic Manhood". We have a strong core group of Fellowship dads, and it's a great way to start off the new year with a renewed purpose. Learn more about Men's Fraternity @ FCS on our blog. All FCS dads are welcome to join us every Wednesday morning at 0600, Room 103, high school building.
RE-ENROLLMENT BEGINS
January 28, 2014 continuing until midnight February 7, 2014 begins FCS re-enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Families that re-enroll during this time will have the $250 registration fee waived and will pay only the $500 tuition deposit per student. After the re-enrollment time period is over, new families will be accepted. In January, current families will receive an email from the Admissions Department with re-enrollment instructions. This email will go to the custodial mother’s email address as listed in RenWeb.
January 28, 2014 continuing until midnight February 7, 2014 begins FCS re-enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Families that re-enroll during this time will have the $250 registration fee waived and will pay only the $500 tuition deposit per student. After the re-enrollment time period is over, new families will be accepted. In January, current families will receive an email from the Admissions Department with re-enrollment instructions. This email will go to the custodial mother’s email address as listed in RenWeb.
REMINDERS
From the Business Office - Monthly tuition payments for January,
2014 will reflect credits for the 2013-14 tuition deposits paid at time of
enrollment for this school year.From the Booster Club - FCS Spiritwear can be purchased at the Athletic House. It is no longer available at the Paladin Center.
FELLOWSHIP WEBSITE HEADLINES
Click on the headline to read more...
Bryan Lindner named Athletic Director
Booster Club Names Athletes and Coaches of the Month for November
Little Paladins, Big Pride
CONGRATULATIONS!
Laura Morgan and Anne Humphrys are the winners of our Teachers Night Out prize packs for the recent Box Tops and Labels for Education competition. We hope these fabulous teachers enjoy their much deserved night out!
SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER?
It’s a breeze to support FCS as you shop! Register your Kroger Plus Card at Kroger Community Rewards and designate FCS as your chosen organization. A percentage of every dollar you spend will come back to our school! And don’t forget your Publix Partners swipe card, Box Tops and Labels for Education, and My Coke Rewards.Thank you for helping the Elementary PTF and Fellowship!
CELEBRATING OUR ATHLETES
Laura Morgan and Anne Humphrys are the winners of our Teachers Night Out prize packs for the recent Box Tops and Labels for Education competition. We hope these fabulous teachers enjoy their much deserved night out!
SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER?
It’s a breeze to support FCS as you shop! Register your Kroger Plus Card at Kroger Community Rewards and designate FCS as your chosen organization. A percentage of every dollar you spend will come back to our school! And don’t forget your Publix Partners swipe card, Box Tops and Labels for Education, and My Coke Rewards.Thank you for helping the Elementary PTF and Fellowship!
REMEMBER THESE DATES
Wednesday, December 18 - No Chapel
Thursday, December 19 - Christmas Family Chapel
Friday, December 20 - Christmas parties in classrooms, 12 noon dismissal
Friday, December 20 - End of 2nd quarter
Monday, January 6 - Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, January 7 - School starts back
Monday, January 6 - Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, January 7 - School starts back
WINTERFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thursday & Friday, January 9 & 10. We need many volunteers to help make this awesome spiritual event even
better for our students. Please contact your Room Mom for volunteer
opportunities. Dad, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to get involved, too!
PARENT COFFEES
Tuesday, January 14 - 2nd Grade
Thursday, January 16 - 3rd Grade
Tuesday, January 21 - 4th Grade
Thursday, January 23 - 5th Grade
Tuesday, January 28 - K4, K5, Pre-1st
Thursday, January 30 - 1st Grade
Friday, January 31 - Mark your calendar for a Sports Dinner celebrating our winter elementary Basketball and Wrestling athletes. Join your teammates, families, and coaches for a delicious meal then join our school in cheering for our varsity Basketball team in the their last home game of the season. Players and coaches will be honored during the game. More details to come!
Wednesday, February 5, the fifth annual Elementary School Variety Show. We are excited! This show
allows our students from K5 to 5th Grade 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, cheerlead, hula
hoop, perform magic tricks and more! Performances may be a solo act or a group of friends. We are also looking for 4th and 5th grade
students to help with stage set up for each performer.
If you would like to showcase your God-given talents “on the stage” or help us create a magical show “behind the scenes”, please download the permission slip. Permission slips are due by January 13 in the Elementary Office. Questions? Contact Krista Jaroszewski at kjaroszewski@precyse.com. We look forward to your participation.
CALLING ALL PERFORMERS
If you would like to showcase your God-given talents “on the stage” or help us create a magical show “behind the scenes”, please download the permission slip. Permission slips are due by January 13 in the Elementary Office. Questions? Contact Krista Jaroszewski at kjaroszewski@precyse.com. We look forward to your participation.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, February 22 - ES Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by the FCS' Senior Class
Saturday, February 22 - ES Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by the FCS' Senior Class
Share your photos of ES activities and class events! Supply them on a CD, DVD or flash drive to your child's teacher or drop it off at the ES office. Place your name on your flash drive so it can be returned. Thank you so much! Questions? Contact Loren Hagearty, Lhagearty@gmail.com.
MORNING TARDIES
Middle school doors lock at 8:00 am (Wednesday at 9:00 am). Late students will not be admitted at the middle school doors. Students must enter through the main office if they arrive late.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
If your
child has lice, he/she must be checked by the school nurse after treatment
before returning to school.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE DONATED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
The Lost and Found cabinet will be cleaned out and items donated to charity at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 18. Please check there for missing clothing, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. If you are missing valuable items (jewelry, calculators, wallets, eyeglasses), please check with the office.
LOCKER CLEAN OUT Tuesday, December 17. Bring a trash bag!
AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
Due to the adjusted bell schedule next week (Dec 17-20), the After School Study Hall in the Media Center will only be open through Monday, December 16. No student supervision will be provided after dismissal Tuesday - Friday of exam week.
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MS MID TERM EXAM WEEK DETAILS
Please note: Middle School students will be taking the essay portion of their English exam on Friday, December 13, during their regular English class.
Middle School Exam Week dismissal times
Monday, December 16 - Normal schedule
Tuesday, December 17 - 11:45 am Dismissal
Wednesday, December 18 - 11:30 am Dismissal
Thursday, December 19 - 11:30 am Dismissal
Friday, December 20 - 9:45 am Dismissal for those taking a Math exam, 11:30 am Dismissal for 8th Grade Spanish 1 only
WINTERFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WINTERFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thursday & Friday, January 9 & 10. We need many volunteers to help make this awesome spiritual event even better for our students. Please contact Annette Jacobs, annette.jacobs@fcspaladins.org
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday,
February 28, 7:00 pm, 5th Annual Middle
School Variety Show! Sign ups will be January 13-24 and auditions are January 29
& 30. Students.......think about what you can do to participate this year!
Comedy? Announcer? Stage crew? Skit (live or video!).
Commercial? Musical instrument? Whatever your interest or
talent....Sign up and be a part of the fun! Think about it over the
break, get with your friends and come up with some great ideas! Also....a
dress down day will be given to all middle school students who participate!!
Keep an eye on the newsletter and posters for more details!
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Sunday, December 15, 12:30-2;30 pm, Fellowship Bible Church. The Spanish Honor Society will host a Christmas event for underprivileged Hispanic children. This is a change in date.
WRESTLING
Congratulations to our Paladin wrestling team for its victory this week against Mt. Pisgah.The meet came down to the final matches
and a 30 to 30 deadlock on the team score.
Connor Nelson’s come-from behind pin sealed the win for our Paladins and
sent the gym into an uproar. This moment
marks the first time in Fellowship history to beat the Patriots on the mat. Your team will be in action again this
weekend at the Creekview Invitational.
AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
Due to the adjusted bell schedule next week (Dec 17-20), the After School Study Hall in the Media Center will only be open through Monday, December 16. No student supervision will be provided after dismissal Tuesday - Friday of exam week.
EXAM SCHEDULE
The HS Semester Exam Schedules can be found on the FCS website. Please check the schedule. Just a few reminders:
- AP students need to check with their AP teacher for exam information
- Teachers will be offering free tutorials Tuesday, December 17, 1-3pm
- Students only need to be on campus for the exams they are taking
- Note that Wednesday, December 18 is an 8:00am start
- RenWeb will be turned off for parents from December 16 – January 7
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND FACULTY/STAFF CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Tuesday, December 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
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 in disposable platters on Tuesday, December 17 by 10:30 am or drop it off during morning carpool.
Freshmen: Heavy Appetizers (hot wings, chicken nuggets/strips from Zaxby’s or Chick-fil-A), meatballs, sliced sub sandwiches. For large trays, please feel free to coordinate cost with another family.
Sophomores: Last Name A-H: Heavy Appetizers (hot wings, chicken nuggets/strips from Zaxby’s or Chick-Fil-A), meatballs, sliced sub sandwiches. For large trays, please feel free to coordinate cost with another family.
Sophomores: Last Name J-Z: Side Salad or fruit tray
Juniors: Finger food desserts
Seniors: 2 liter soft drinks or gallons of tea or water (two)
If you have more than one student in the high school, please bring in the item for the lowest grade student. Questions? Contact Amy Spiegel, amysuespiegel@yahoo.com, or 770-346-9706.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE DONATED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
ATHLETES AND COACHES OF THE MONTH
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE DONATED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
The Lost and Found cabinet will be cleaned out and
items donated to charity at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 18. Please check there for missing clothing,
lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. If you
are missing valuable items (jewelry, calculators, wallets, eyeglasses), please
check with the office.
TREAD
TREAD
Tread will be backpacking on the Appalachian Trail
December 20 and 21.
SPRING BREAK TRIPS
SPRING BREAK TRIPS
We have a limited number of
spots remaining for our Spring Break mission trips to the Dominican Republic
and Venezuela. Pick up a packet in the
front office and contact Mr. Bullington at kirk.bullington@fcspaladins.org.
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
All high school students should check their second semester schedules as soon as possible (they may be different than 1st semester). They can be viewed on Renweb under Student Information – Schedules - View Schedule. Please contact the guidance office immediately if you have any questions.
For Junior Parents: It is that time of
year to make your appointment with Susie Pridemore, our Guidance Counselor,
to come in with your junior son or daughter for a one-on-one opportunity
to discuss their PSAT scores and upcoming college plans. Please contact Terre Hughes (770-641-6809 or terre.hughes@fcspaladins.org) as soon as possible for the best
selection of before school, after school, lunch and study hall times
available.
ATHLETES AND COACHES OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER
FOLLOW FCS High School Athletics teams on Twitter at
@Paladinsports.
BLANKET DRIVE
BLANKET DRIVE
Winterfest Service Project - As a
service part of Winterfest (January 9-10), we are asking that each student in
grades 9-11 bring in a blanket for immigrants and refugees living in Clarkston,
GA. This is the most concentrated area of immigrants and refugees in the state,
with locals calling it “Ellis Island of the South.” Some of our high
school students will be delivering the blankets with our community partner in
Clarkston, World Relief-Atlanta. The blankets can be “lightly used” or
new, and $20 worth of blankets can be used as one GO hour. Thank you so much
for helping those in need with a blanket during our cold month of
January.
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