FPCS Tidbits
February 12, 2021
Cap & Gown and graduation swag
Grad Swag ordered via Jostens is not reimbursable (paid by the family out-of-pocket) and must be delivered to your family's mailing address.
Mark your calendar
- 2/14-2/20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
- 2/15 Presidents' Day - Offices Closed
- 2/18 @ 1 p.m. Reader's Theater Workshop Part A
- 2/19 @ 6 p.m. Parent Workshop Homeschooling Gifted Learners
- 2/22 Science Fair Entry Form Submittal Deadline
- 2/23 @ 6 p.m. How to Design your SAT/ACT Testing Strategy webinar
- 2/24 Family Partnership Science Fair
- 2/25 @ 1 p.m. Reader's Theater Workshop Part B
- 2/27 @ 8:30 a.m. Free Online Practice SAT & ACT
- 3/5 @ 6 p.m. Parent Workshop Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and How to Teach Resiliency to our Kids
- 3/18 SAT Registration Deadline
National Honor & National Junior Honor Societies accepting candidacy eligibility forms
Family Partnership Charter School is now accepting candidacy eligibility forms for National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society.
- Students in the 7th-9th grade who are interested in joining FPCS chapter of National Junior Honor Society, with a grade point average of 3.5 and above, should turn in eligibility forms to be considered for membership.
- Students in the 10th-12th grade who are interested in joining FPCS chapter of National Honor Society, with a grade point average of 3.5 and above, should turn in eligibility forms to be considered for membership.
Candidacy eligibility forms are due by March 22nd, 2021 at 3:30 pm. We induct students just once a year so don't delay. If you are interested please visit our National Honor Society or our Junior Honor Society webpage.
The APC needs you!
The APC is driven by our families, who make decisions for our school and guide the Principal in creating policies that are family and homeschool friendly. The APC oversees accountability of academics, legal/risk management, finances, operations/maintenance, and capital budgeting issues of The Family Partnership Charter School. Please consider watching a few APC board meetings (live or recorded).
2021 APC ELECTION TIMELINE
- APPLICATIONS due March 31 –IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR AN APC BOARD SEAT, you must email Jewelene Utic jutic@icloud.com to notify the election committee of your interest and receive an application. Completed applications must be received by March 31st.
- Monday, April 12– candidate information will be posted on school website, via email, and linked to school Facebook page.
- Thursday, April 22 @ 6:00pm– The APC will host a public Zoom meeting for the candidates to introduce themselves and take questions. Below, please find the zoom invite:
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/92689545953?pwd=ZVFNNUUzVmtIWGRKbWdlR0VEV1dwdz09
Meeting ID: 926 8954 5953; Passcode: apc - April 26-May 7- Online voting window. Each eligible voter will receive an email with instructions and unique login credentials from https://familypartnership.simplyvoting.com/
- Tuesday, May 11– Results will be announced at the regularly scheduled May APC meeting held that evening at 5:30pm. Winners will be seated in the first meeting in June following the election.
If you have any questions regarding the election, please contact Jewelene Utic at jutic@icloud.com
Visit Our Schools Month
This year ASD's Visit Our Schools sessions will take place virtually February 22 - March 5.
Community members, businesses and parents are invited to virtually visit any ASD school at the end of February/early March to learn more about the community's public schools. This coordinated effort provides parents and community members an opportunity to learn more about the many educational opportunities available.FPCS Parent Workshops
February 5 at 6 pm
Creative Writing: Teaching your Child to Write and Publish a Short Story
Laurie Matthews will be teaching us how to take our kids through the process of writing a short story from start to finish. Laurie's workshops are always so encouraging, empowering, and full of great ideas! Links to the following documents, referenced in this workshop, can be found on our website:
Zoom Meeting ID: 358 714 1535
Password: homeschool
February 9 at 3 pm
An exploration of the AKCIS portfolio, including how students work with the interactive postsecondary planning tools. AKCIS.org helps students answer these questions: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? Components we will cover include: Checklists, Career Plan, Favorites, Sort and Assessment Results, Resume Creator, and Stored Files and Links.
Zoom Meeting ID: 358 714 1535
Password: homeschool
February 19 at 6 pm
Homeschooling Gifted Learners by IGNITE teachers Erin and Robin
Our presentation is based on the perspective of our experience as elementary IGNITE teachers. We will discuss characteristics of gifted learners and how students qualify for the IGNITE Program and for the Highly Gifted Program at Rogers Park Elementary School. We will share ideas to consider when selecting curriculum for gifted students. We will also present some curriculum ideas, games to keep students challenged, and a list of gifted resources and websites.
Zoom Meeting ID: 358 714 1535
Password: homeschool
March 5 at 6 pm
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and How to Teach Resiliency to our Kids
Zoom Meeting ID: 358 714 1535
Password: homeschool
March 19 at 6 pm
Tips and Tricks to Teach K-6 Spelling
Sue Heinz will explain that understanding the 'sequence of spelling' as it relates to the English language applies to all levels of students, K-6th grade. In addition, being able to recognize developmental stages and types of spelling errors guides successful instruction. Practical suggestions will be shared.
Zoom Meeting ID: 358 714 1535
Password: homeschool
Reader's Theater Workshops
Anna Roys, FPCS Sponsor Teacher, will lead two Reader's Theater Workshops. You can attend with your children so they can participate in the Reader's Theater or by yourself to learn how to lead a reader's theater in your home. Contact Anna (roys_anna@asdk12.org) for more information on Reader's Theater. If you would like to observe or participate, please contact your Sponsor Teacher.
- Reader's Theater Workshop Part A; February 18 at 1:00 pm
- Reader's Theater Workshop Part B; February 25 at 1:00 pm
College & Career Readiness
vendor spotlight
family partnership charter school
(907)742-3700
Email: parker_jessica@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/familypartnership
Location: 4400 Business Park Boulevard STE B22, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familypartnershipcharterschool/?fref=ts