The Weekly Update
Sept 1st-Sept 8th
Thank you!
Thank you for a great 2017-18 Opening Week of School!
After this week, our scholars can:
-apply their knowledge about a coordinate plane to locate an object
-create an abecedarian poem that explains why they choose FCS
-establish rules, procedures, and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.
-work as a team to accomplish a common goal
-use manipulatives and visuals to solve problems
-identify 2 of the different geographical regions of NC
-identify different ecosystems in which specific flora or fauna live
Be sure to check out the pictures above as they worked to establish a sense of family, team work and service towards each other this week!
Reminder!
Just a few reminders:
Group 2 will return today at 4:30 pm, please plan on picking them up from the South Lot at FCS/WMMS Campus.
Monday is Labor Day, school will not be in session. Please enjoy the long weekend.
During Family time on Tuesday, you will need to bring your summer reading assignment.
Spring Field Trip
Summer Reading
As a kick off to our Academic Advisory, we have chosen "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" to be the basis for great habits to ensure a great year. The summer reading assignment can be found here (click here) and allows students the ability to choose a reflective process to decipher what they have learned.
If you do not have your book, you can pick one up M-Th at the FCS/WMMS front desk (M-Th). Or you can access the online PDF (click here). If you have not received your book, please send you name and address to melanie.shaver@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
(Your summer reading assignment will be due Sept. 5th).
Why read during the summer?
Research consistently shows that students who actively read during the summer do not experience the same level of learning loss as those who do not read during the summer. Plus, it’s fun! Each student will demonstrate an understanding ELA skills and concepts through self-decided activities.
Please be aware:
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens addresses some mature issues. If you do not feel like your student is ready to address some of the issues addressed, feel free to skip over the section in Habit 7 or read, discuss and look at those things together as a family.
Upcoming Dates and Information
Sept 1st- Group 2 Arrives back to school at 4:30pm
Sept 4th-Labor Day Holiday- No School
Sept. 5th-Summer Reading Assignment
Sept 14th- FCS 101 Parent Night 6pm
Sept 19th- Picture Day
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