Eagles' Landing
Fort Myers Christian School - March 22, 2023
Gratitude
There are times when everyone feels frustrated or down. However, it was brought to my attention last week during our 8th grade trip from Pastor Mike that pursuing gratitude will positively change your point of view. I have been working on this choice this week during my morning devotions by intentionally counting my blessing and things I am grateful for. So I wanted to share some of the experiences that I am grateful for.
--The simple loving hug of a Kindergarten student
--A Middle School young man going around and praying with his fellow classmates.
--Teachers that are spending long hours to help our MS students prepare for a musical.
--A Parent that emails to share how very happy they are with their child's teacher.
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! — 1 Chronicles 16:8
Important Dates
March
24- Soccer game at FMCS
31- School Musical Production, "Madagascar Jr." 6:00 pm
April
1- School Musical Production, "Madagascar Jr." 1:00 pm
7- Good Friday -No School
17- Soccer game at FMCS
19-27 Spring MAP Growth Testing (K-8)
20 - Coffee with Head of School 5:30 PM, Administration Office
21 - Half Day - Teacher Appreciation Banquet 6:00PM
May
5 Walk-A-Thon
10 Parent Volunteer Hours Due
11 Coffee w/ Head of School, 8:30am, Elementary Chapel
24 MS Awards
Madagascar, Jr Musical Production
Where: First Assembly Auditorium
We are so excited to have our first musical, Madagascar Jr, starring our very own 5th-8th grade students. Our students have been practicing since December. You are going to be so impressed by their abilities and talents.
"Madagascar JR.” follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ animal friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and they find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Purchase your tickets by clicking on the link below
Now Enrolling ALL Students for 23-24:
Attention current FMCS families who have a new student looking to begin school at FMCS for the 23-24 school year! If you plan to enroll a sibling of a current enrolled student, don’t forget to complete an admissions application TODAY to secure your enrollment at FMCS for the 23-24 school year! All current FMCS families will receive priority admissions for their new incoming students, but will be required to submit a new application and complete the admissions/enrollment process to secure a seat. Classes are filling—hurry before your student’s class is full for next school year! Any questions related to admissions and enrollment, please contact our Director of Recruitment, Rachel Anderson, at randerson@fmcs-fl.com .
Spring Pictures
Walk-A-Thon
Welcome back from Spring Break!
We are officially in Walk-a-Thon mode! Recently, you received information in your student’s home folder regarding our upcoming Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser. This week in chapel we launched the fundraiser to the students and got them excited about the opportunity to raise funds for their school and earn prizes.
So what's next?
The next step is to create an online profile for your student through Snap! RAISE.
This website is an easy way for people to give and to track your child's donations. You can do this from your smartphone or computer. Once their profile is created, you can email the link to friends and family. (If you haven't got your list of 20 emails together, there's still time!)
Make sure you use the specific URL code provided- do NOT google Snap Raise. Or you can simply scan the QR code with your phone.
For every $50 raised, your child will receive a Walk-a-Thon event t-shirt in different colors that can be worn EVERYDAY the rest of this year in lieu of their school uniform shirt.
Next Wednesday is the first opportunity students will have to earn prizes in chapel.
They will earn a prize if they loaded 20 email addresses onto their Snap! RAISE profile.
If they raise $50, they will get a t-shirt!
If they raise $100, they will get 2 t-shirts & get to spin the prize wheel!
If you have any additional questions about the Walk-a-Thon or how you can support our fundraising efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our school’s admin team.
Coffee with the Head of School
8th Grade Saint Augustine Trip Group Photo
Report Cards
Middle School and Eaglet Soccer is Underway!
Our Middle School Soccer teams are undefeated so far in their season. They will play home games on March 24, and on April 17th, if you want to watch them at home.
Our Eaglets Soccer Program is in full swing. This began on Monday, February 6th and will last until the end of April. Practices are held on Monday and Thursday from 3pm-4pm. Games will begin April 1st.
You Are Welcome!
Parents are invited to ALL events at the school whether they are helping with the event or not. We want to partner with you and want you to be a part of FMCS!!!
Another way you can connect with our school leadership is through our monthly Coffee With the Head of School. Monthly Mrs. Winningham and Ms. Schreiber meet with parents for coffee in the Elementary chapel. This is a great way to meet our school leadership and share thoughts, ideas, praises and concerns.
School Uniforms
FMCS is in the midst of changing our uniform company. We are no longer using Renegades Uniform Store. Renegades has given us all the supplies that they had left, and we are selling them at a 10% discount. Come to the school office in the Elementary and see my assistant Gayle Hesselgesser or email her at ghesselgesser@fmcs-fl.com for purchasing any of the uniforms that we have available.
The new uniform company will be available very soon on our website. You will be able to order using the link on the website, and the uniform clothing options will be delivered to your home.
Our uniform dress code policy will not be changing with the exception of adding the color grey. This means that the current uniforms that you have will be appropriate for next year as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
ACSI Accreditation
"Accreditation with ACSI engages schools in a vigorous, holistic process of organizational appraisal and improvement that engages every school constituent. Our program is a highly regarded Christian program for member schools. We have partnerships with all of the U.S. regional accreditation agencies and offer joint accreditation with numerous accrediting organizations. Every step in our accreditation process is designed to be useful for driving improvement in private schools so they can truly flourish. If you are striving for excellence based on a solid Christian philosophy of education, consider exploring our program."
Our accreditation visit is scheduled for October 22-25. Please be praying for our school as we prepare for this important visit.
Volunteer Hours- More Opportunities
Ideas for volunteering:
MS & 5th Grade Musical- abarkman@fmcs-fl.com
Walk-A-Thon- ghesselgesser@fmcs-fl.com
Mulching in the Matthew's Garden- ghesselgesser@fmcs-fl.co
Replacing FMCS Name in Playground Fence- ghesselgesser@fmcs-fl-com
MS Late Work Policy
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Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education is a relatively easy way for you to support FMCS through purchases that you already are making. If you haven't already enrolled in the Box tops for Education program, you can do so through the link below. There is also a way for you to enter to win BIG for FMCS.
Middle School Exams- End of Year
Eighth grade schedule will stay the same as well as their graduation. The 19th will be the last day for 8th grade.
May
17-18- 8th Grade Exams
19- 8th Grade Graduation (Last Day for 8th)
22-23- 6th & 7th Exams
Middle School Special Dress Days
Every third Friday is a dress down day for all students Pre K-8th grade. This means that students are allowed to wear clothing following the dress down protocol that is in the family handbook.
We are also adding some special dress down days for Middle School students as a few of our MS students requested to add some fun dress down days to their calendar.
Administration has heard their request and we think it is a great idea! Some of these dress down days are the same as Elementary and some are different. If you have an Elementary child and a MS child, it can be confusing. However, remember the dates are the same, it is just the dress down ideas that could be different due to age appropriateness.
Middle School Special Dress Down Days
April 14- Wacky Tacky Day
May 4- Stars Wars Day
Elementary Only Special Dress Days
Special dress days are meant to add a flavor of fun to our Elementary experience. They are not required. If you are not choosing to participate, your child should follow the normal school dress for that day.
April 14 - Book Character Day
May 4- Star Wars Day
Every third Friday is a dress down day for all students Pre K-8th grade. This means that students are allowed to wear clothing following the dress down protocol that is in the family handbook.
Upcoming Royal Ranger Kids Days
FAoG Kid's Church Summer Activity Opportunities
- Jumpin' June --June 12-16
- Sports Week -- June 26-30
- Kid's Camp --July 10-14
- Jammin' July -- July 24-28