The Weekly Update
Sept 18th-Sept 22nd
This Week's Highlights
This week was also the first week for clubs! Students were able to hike or look for birds, develop leadership skills, play games, build drones, participate in Math or Science clubs, and much more! We are very thankful to our parents and professionals who have partnered with us to provide a wide variety of clubs to our students!
Students are heavily entrenched in their work for the textile unit as they begin designing, calculating, and sewing for their final projects. Please remind students to reference the rubric as they begin and finalize their project.
Reminders...
Picture Day will be Thursday, Sept. 21st.
Order forms were sent home on Monday, Sept. 18th. If you did not receive one, please let us know. Alternatively, you can order online at... mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: HY517075Q0 (These will be the pictures for the yearbook!)
Spring Field Trip
Sign-up for Field Trip by Sept. 29th
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5oSTDb7SpMZaWNfM3kwOE9UVXc/view?usp=sharing
All booking and payments for this trip will be done online. Please follow the instructions below to book your trip.
BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Visit orangeskytravel.com and click Book Now.
STEP 2: Create an account using your email address and a password.
STEP 3: Enter booking code 10066 to view the trip’s booking page and access the
itinerary/details.
STEP 4: Enter the name of the traveler and select the appropriate ticket.
STEP 5: Fill out the information boxes (leave Promo Code section blank) and click next.
STEP 6: Enter the additional information on this page and click next.
STEP 7: After checking the terms and conditions box click “confirm”.
STEP 8: Click to learn more about a travel protection plan or select “no thanks.”
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to email
info@orangeskytravel.com or call 864.365.6202.
Fundraisers for Charleston Trip
-Car Magnets (see picture above) $5.00
-Sonic Cards (flyers coming home tomorrow) $5.00
Each one sold is 100% profit for the Charleston Trip!
Big thanks to Crystal Ledbetter for organizing these great fundraisers!
Upcoming Dates and Information
Sept 20th-Sonic Cards go on sale (flyers sent home tomorrow)
Sept 21st- Picture Day
Sept 21st- 5:30pm at Marion Elementary-Autism Training for Families
Sept 22nd-AIG Surveys Due (see below)
Sept 22nd- NCSSM Enrichment
Sept 25th-CARP Kickoff Day
Sept 26th- MEC Sister School Day (Thank you to our volunteers)
Sept 29th-8th Grade visits Paddy's Creek-Historical Reinactment
Sept 29th-Locker Sales End! (Last day to buy a lock).
Oct 13th-Fall Ball 6-8pm at the Marion Community Center
Oct 30th-Teacher Workday
Nov. 4th- 4-6pm Zombie Run at Catawba Greenway
AIG Parents
The McDowell County PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) is a group of AIG parents, teachers, and others in the community with a shared goal of providing AIG students in McDowell County with educational and life experiences needed for them to excel. In short, members of PAGE desire AIG students in our county to be challenged in their academic careers and encouraged to reach their full potential.
There are several ways for you to get involved. First, complete and return the parent survey. You can do this below, by email, or by joining the McDowell County PAGE facebook page by September 22nd!!! Second, step forward and let the AIG teacher at your school know you are willing to volunteer or reach out to McDowell PAGE directly. A few volunteer hours makes a huge difference for our kids! And finally, please bring your students to our events throughout the year. Let the students meet their peers from local schools and interact with other students that think outside of the box- just like them!
Thank you,
Michelle Pupoh and Trisha Swart
What past PAGE events have you liked the most? ______________________________________________________________________________________________
What PAGE events have your children liked the most? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
What NEW events would you like to see PAGE provide for the parents/students? _____________________________________________________________________ Are you willing to participate in a fundraiser for the Becky Davis Memorial Scholarship that is given to a graduating AIG senior each year? _____ YES or _____ NO How are you willing to help within McDowell County PAGE? _____ Fall or Spring meeting -set up/clean up, food server, etc. _____ Assist with the STREAM Fair in January (Hosted by AIG) _____ Serve on the Becky Davis Memorial Scholarship committee What is the best way to contact you? (email or phone number) ____________________________________________________________________________ If you have a question or concern regarding the McDowell Co AIG program that you would like to see addressed, please explain briefly: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FCSSTEM/
Twitter: @STEMFCS
Remind: www.remind.com class code: @STEMFCS (sends text alerts)
Email (Mailing List Sign up): https://goo.gl/forms/P9lpI2D9BJDI4eyl1
Website: fcs.mcdowell.k12.nc.us