The Summer Update #4
Aug 7-Aug 18th
Are you ready for the 2017-2018 School Year?!
In 3 weeks, we will welcome our 2017-18 FCS scholars!
If you are unsure which family that your student will be in next year, please click here!
Remember the best way to get updates:
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
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 address, feel free to skip over the section in Habit 7 or read, discuss and look at those things together as a family.
FCS Supply List
Foothills Community School Supply List
2017-18
· 1 pack of pencils
· 1 pack of loose leaf, college ruled paper
· 3 ring binder
· 1 pack of dividers
· 4 composition books
· Blue or Black Pens (12 Count)
· 1 pack of 100 3 X 5 lined index cards
Wish List:
Lysol Wipes
Germ-X
Tissues
Ziplock Bags
Hot Glue Sticks (mini or full size)
Craft and/or building supplies
Old Legos
Does it Float?
Send a picture (tell weight) AND explain how or why it was buoyant to melanie.shaver@mcdowell.k12.nc.us !
Upcoming Dates and Information
Aug 14th-18th- 9:00-11:30am- Lego Robotics Camp (send contact information to Hank Hunt).
Aug 21st- Back to School Event- Your time to shine! 12-6pm.
Aug 21st, 22, and 25th- WMMS Soccer Tryouts (Team announced Aug. 29th)
Aug 29th- WMMS Volleyball Tryouts
Aug 28-31-WMMS Football Tryouts
Aug 28th-30th- Project Orient Trip Group 1
Aug 30th-Sept 1st- Project Orient Trip Group 2
Sept. 5th-Summer Reading Assignment