Florida Christian School Declaration Declaration The The www.floridachristian.org Accredited by: AdvancED, Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions. From the desk of Dr. Robert Andrews www.floridachristian.org FALL 2017 Headmaster’s Pen Fall 2017 Florida Christian School exists because for 50 years we have trusted in the Lord to provide for the needs of His ministry. We acknowledge that God is the Provider and Florida Christian is His school, and He will sustain it using individuals as His instruments, whether School Board members, administrators, faculty members, parents, alumni, or friends. In this our 50th year, we have embarked on a capital fundraising campaign, SMAART21 (Students Maximizing Academic Achievement through Relationships and Technology) to fund the renovation of every one of the classrooms in the school. This renovation includes new classroom technology for students and faculty, campus-wide LED lighting, and new innovative furnishings to meet the needs of the modern school classroom. Our campaign is not all about fundraising; it is about building relationships with our students, our families, and our community to create a partnership that will allow the mission of our school, envisioned by our founders 50 years ago, to be sustained for many generations to come. In order for SMAART 21 to be a reality, we need everyone in the Patriot Nation to get involved and participate at some level. We can suggest a range of levels of participation, but our emphasize is on 100% participation. We are challenging our parents and alumni who are business owners to participate at a corporate level. We are challenging each individual family and friends of the school to participate at the level that they can, but in order to be successful, we need everyone to participate. The goal of the campaign is to fund the cost of both the physical updates and the technology updates on a per room cost basis, as well as a total project cost. Our goal is to identify individuals, families, and businesses who would sponsor multiple rooms, one room, or a portion of a room. We will honor all those who sponsor a room with a plaque of recognition. The cost per room is approximately $30,000. The physical updates are estimated at $21,500 per classroom, and the technology updates $8,500. FCS has engaged a professional fundraising company who specializes in raising funds for Christian organizations. This company tells us that a campaign designed to raise $1 million would be characterized by having at least one gift that will represents 15%–25% of the total raised (or 1 gift of $150,000 to $250,000), and the top ten gifts should make up at least half of the total raised ($400,000 – $500,000). They also emphasize the importance that everyone associated with the organization participate. I am asking each person within our FCS family to commit to pray for God’s hand of blessing on this project and seek God’s hand in all that is done. Our prayer commitment must be for His hand on this ministry so that our mission to the students and families at FCS can be accomplished and our faithfulness to the Gospel will result in building the kingdom of God here at FCS. I am also asking every person who is associated with FCS to make a personal or business commitment to be a part of funding SMAART21. Katie and I have by faith committed to sacrificially give to SMAART21 and we urge you to consider how you and your family or business can do the same. On Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:00p.m. the 50th Anniversary Gala will take place at the Rusty Pelican. This event is an opportunity to invite friends and family to join us in celebrating 50 years of Christian education at FCS and to participate in supporting our initiative to provide for beginning the next 50 years. Thank you for your prayers and support for FCS and SMAART21. Dr. Andrews
Accredited by: AdvancED, Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions.
From the desk ofDr. Robert Andrews
www.floridachristian.org
FALL 2017
Headmaster’s Pen
Fall 2017
Florida Christian School exists because for 50 years we have trusted in the Lord to provide for the needs of His ministry. We acknowledge that God is the Provider and Florida Christian is His school, and He will sustain it using individuals as His instruments, whether School Board members, administrators, faculty members, parents, alumni, or friends.
In this our 50th year, we have embarked on a capital fundraising campaign, SMAART21 (Students Maximizing Academic Achievement through Relationships and Technology) to fund the renovation of every one of the classrooms in the school. This renovation includes new classroom technology for students and faculty, campus-wide LED lighting, and new innovative furnishings to meet the needs of the modern school classroom. Our campaign is not all about fundraising; it is about building relationships with our students, our families, and our community to create a partnership that will allow the mission of our school, envisioned by our founders 50 years ago, to be sustained for many generations to come.
In order for SMAART 21 to be a reality, we need everyone in the Patriot Nation to get involved and participate at some level. We can suggest a range of levels of participation, but our emphasize is on 100% participation. We are challenging our parents and alumni who are business owners to participate at a corporate level. We are challenging each individual family and friends of the school to
participate at the level that they can, but in order to be successful, we need everyone to participate.
The goal of the campaign is to fund the cost of both the physical updates and the technology updates on a per room cost basis, as well as a total project cost. Our goal is to identify individuals, families, and businesses who would sponsor multiple rooms, one room, or a portion of a room. We will honor all those who sponsor a room with a plaque of recognition. The cost per room is approximately $30,000. The physical updates are estimated at $21,500 per classroom, and the technology updates $8,500.
FCS has engaged a professional fundraising company who specializes in raising funds for Christian organizations. This company tells us that a campaign designed to raise $1 million would be characterized by having at least one gift that will represents 15%–25% of the total raised (or 1 gift of $150,000 to $250,000), and the top ten gifts should make up at least half of the total raised ($400,000 – $500,000). They also emphasize the importance that everyone associated with the organization participate.
I am asking each person within our FCS family to commit to pray for God’s hand of blessing on this project and seek God’s hand in all that is done. Our prayer commitment must be for His hand on this ministry so that our mission to the students and families at FCS can be accomplished and our faithfulness to the Gospel will result in building the kingdom of God here at FCS.
I am also asking every person who is associated with FCS to make a personal or business commitment to be a part of funding SMAART21. Katie and I have by faith committed to sacrificially give to SMAART21 and we urge
you to consider how you and your family or business can do the same.
On Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:00p.m. the 50th Anniversary Gala will take place at the Rusty Pelican. This event is an opportunity to invite friends and family to join us in celebrating 50 years of Christian education at FCS and to participate in supporting our initiative to provide for beginning the next 50 years.
Thank you for your prayers and support for FCS and SMAART21.
Dr. Andrews
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At FCS, every family contributes to the on-going improvements that are made each year on our campus during the summer through the School Improvement Fee. These improvements range from the interior of classrooms, offices, and common facilities to the exterior development and landscaping of our common areas on the campus.
This past summer, our staff was very busy and we were able to complete many projects throughout the short summer weeks. Many of the things that were accomplished can only be done in the summer when the buildings are not occupied and the number of people on campus is low. Once again this past summer, classrooms were painted, carpets and flooring were replaced or deep cleaned, and minor repairs were made on all those things that needed attention. In addition, the following projects were accomplished:
· All campus lighting, including classrooms, offices, gymnasium, hallway lighting, and parking lot lighting was replaced with cost-saving LED lighting fixtures and bulbs.*
· The main campus cafeteria dining area was completely renovated including new flooring, wall treatment, tables, seating, and décor.
· The main campus cafeteria rest rooms were completely renovated.
· The technology in each classroom was changed by eliminating the old Smart Boards, projectors, and television sets and replacing them with state of the art touch screen Mimio Boards.*
* These projects are not funded by the School Improvement Fee. They are part of theSMAART21 capital campaign and funding is dependent on the generous gifts of ourfamilies and friends toward the renovation of every classroom in the school which willinclude new flooring and furnishings in every classroom.
We thank each of our families for their commitment to FCS and all of those on our maintenance staff who worked hard all summer to make this a summer of significant improvements.
2017 SUMMER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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GIFTS TO FCS
FCS gratefully acknowledges those who have financially contributed this school year through the month of November to the ongoing work at Florida Christian.
The following contributed to SMAART 21: Robert & Katie AndrewsMark & Ana Maria ArdoisJim & Mary ArnoldAngel & Olga BarriosAlbert & Nelsa BasultoAhren & Lauren BeersManuel & Terry Bersach Tony & Christina BlancoPamela BlosserAdrian & Daisy BonillaDerwin & Adriana BrighamChris & Leidy BrigmanMichael & Danielle BrownFernando Menendez & Jennifer BryanRichard & Blanca BurkeSteve & Leigh ByersYovan & Arilis CabreraJose & Elizabeth CaleroLuis & Eva CamejoManuel & Michelle CapoElio & Graciela CasanasSteve & Melissa ClassDarren & Nicole CloudMiguel & Barbara CosculluelaJorge & Tracy CuestaJorge & Ana Del ValleAlex & Madeline Diaz
Betty LuisMain Office Reception, Support Desk, Asst. Attendance Secretary
Ruth GonzalezAlgebra, Honors Algebra ll
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY and STAFF
FCS is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff. We are blessed to have such qualified and dedicated people join the Patriot Nation!
Jacob QuinlanChoral Department
John SquareAssistant Athletic Director, Student Support Team - Discovery Testing Coordinator
Rebekah “Becky” PerezStudent Support Team
Jessica ValdesEnglish 9, 9 Honors
Kristina RodriguezEnglish 10, 10 Honors, 8 Honors
Crystal VazquezGovernment & Economics
Sandra VelazquezConsumer Science
Monica MesaAsst. Guidance Counselor
The following have been a part of FCS and are changing or expanding their roles:
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HONOR ROLL - 1ST QUARTER
Principal’s List (All A’s)
Kindergarten Five: Emily Abramo, Maria Acosta, Kayden Alberto, Keren Aparicio, Caleb Bernal, Camila Cecchi, Ryan Delgado, Allison Erwin, Ethan Garcia, Arabella Gude, Justin Gustafson, Samantha Herrera, Jake Lago, Emma Lopez, Isabella Lopez, Jeremiah Lopez, Leonardo Lopez, Chloe Marte, Zoe Menendez, Aiden Mestre, Dominic Moriano, Solara Nunez, George O’Brien,Michael Paz, Antje Perez Kuehnemann, Arian Pire, Levi Quinones, Alex Ramirez Bernabe, Mia Rodriguez, Camilo Salvador, Emily Strasser, Noah Torres, Isabella Uriarte, Ian Mitchell Vega, Hector VillamarFirst Grade: Brianna Aguiar, Elizabeth Aguirre, Aaron Almeida-Hernandez, Laura Anselmetti, Julian Arboleda, Aiden Baez, Sebastian Belinaso, Sophia Broche, Bryan Brown, Jacob Cabrera, Jarrett Caldwell, Joseph Doan, Sophia Fassett, Jordyn Gackle, Matthew Gonzalez, Sarah Gonzalez, Carmen Hernandez, Zoe Jiani Hernandez, Madison Hospedales, Jocelin Huang Chiang, Chloe Hunt, Madison Lago, Marion Lewis, Mia Meynard, Daniel Morales, Gabriel Padin, Christian Paz, Paola Perez, Elijah Pericles, Madison Ramos, Marissa RodriguezSecond Grade: Thomas Acosta, Katia Bango, Amanda Benedit, Nicholas Bonilla, Veronica Borque, Abigail Camacho, Nathalie Chacon, Victoria Cruz, Levi Diaz, Dylan Dieguez, Jeremy Erwin, Nathaniel Escoto, Sofia Estrada, Grace Fagundo, Justin Fernandez, Gabriella Flores, Ariana Fluxa, Mia Gonzalez, Gianna Jivanjee, Kai Lijfrock, Eva Marques-Verdecia, Emma Mestre, Melanie Montano, Ethan Nemer, Eddy Pino, Gabriel Reina, Valentina Restrepo, Ethan Rodriguez, Irene Rodriguez, Samuel Rodriguez, Graciela Ruiz, Brielle Sanchez, Jake Say, Alyssa Serrano, Fernando Suarez-Solis, Lily Torres, Sophia VillaverdeThird Grade: Madison Aguila, Isabella Araya, Danella Areas, Rafael Arias, Isabella Ariola, Thomas Ariola, Cristina Barcelo, Jaden Caldwell, Leah De La Grana, Emily Flores, Gabriel Hernandez, Nina Nalani Hernandez, Joy Lagardera, James Logue, Annabella Lugo, Leila Menendez, Valentina Miranda, Roberto Morales, Gianlucca Nunez Leon, Camila Perez, Jesus Perez, Madison Pijuan, Abraham Quant, Nick Ramirez-Rodriguez, Daniela Riesgo Jardines, Alexander Rizo, Nicholas Santos, Ryan Silva, Camila Trejos, Ryan Valiente, Cynthia Vazquez, Sophia VazquezFourth Grade: Sofia Albelo, Timothy Benitez, Christopher Blanco, Dylan Braswell, Daniela Canosa, Sophia Castillo, Danny De Los Santos, Savannah Fassett, Joseph Fernandez, Bianca Fluxa, Gabriel Garcia, Charles Gonzalez, Morgan Lewis, Brandon Luis, Natalie Machin, Allison Mantecon, Isaac Menendez, Aden Nicholas, Matthew Perez, Ajala Rice-Reynolds, Markus Ruiz, Olivia Serralta, Lucas Suarez, Leonardo Trejos, Ella ValdiviaFifth Grade: Isabella Aguilera, Kiara Bango, Manuel Barcelo, Sean Benedit, Amelia Blanco, Andres Brito, Alyssa Ceballos, Malia Chang, Richard Dabalsa, Sebastian Estrada, Camila Flores, Carolina Flores, Carlos Gonzalez, Rebecca Kemerer, Mia Lopez, Daniela Mendez, Brianna Moreno, Stephen Nunez, Jair Obando, Andrew Pena, Daniel Perez, Ella Pino, Sebastian Prado, Jayden Ramos, Jason Rodriguez, Richard Rollheiser, Alejandro Ruiz, Brian SanchezSixth Grade: Joshua Aguirre, Samuel Aldana, Christina Almuina, Matthew Capo, Zoe Carbo, Thomas Caskey, Alejandro Cejas, Aiden Cuervo, Emma Dieguez, Taylor Gackle, Jeremy Jaramillo, Noel Leon, Lang Lijfrock, David Lopez, Angelina Manzano, Gabriela Netto, Sofia Netto, Angelica Otero, Katherine Padron, Adrianna Pasternac, Annelise Pereira, Cristina Pernas, Norge Pineda, Harper Pruna, Alexei Ramirez Bernabe, Aiden Richardson, Ricardo Rios, Gabriela Ruiz, Natalia Stocker, Carolina Tapanes, Gabriela Tapanes, Samantha ZelenkaSeventh Grade: Zachary Bailey, Wilkin Caseres, Jade Chai, Kevin Cruz, Martin Gomez, Daniel Gonzalez, Melanie Gonzalez, Ariana Gutierrez, Abby Hernandez, Melanie Izquierdo, Ameerah Kawa, Naima Mailliard, Gabriela Membreno, Abby Nunez, Samuel Nunez, Maya Ortiz, Sofia Raurell, Lucas Ruiz, Amanda Soriano, Amanda Tejeda, Sophia Valle, Sophia VieraEighth Grade: Aliya Acosta, Rachel Burke, Valery Casamayor, Miranda De La Noval, Sofia de la Torre, Nicole De Leon, Matthew Diaz, Luna Dieguez, Daniel Higuera, Jacob Holcombe, Mikaela King, Joel Lago, Daniel Lopez, Maximillian Melo, Hannah Mira, Carolina Morales, Josephine Novo, Jorge Pernas, Hailey Pruna, Carmen Rangel, Abigail Rashid, Christopher Rodriguez, Lia Rollheiser, Raphael Ruiz, Briley WellinghoffNinth Grade: Victoria Cabaleiro, Chloe Chang, Daniella Diaz, Domenick Espinosa, Kate Fernandez, Nicholas Fernandez, Tommy Fernandez, Joseph Fernandez-Andes, Katrina Hernandez, Yesenia Lobaina, Rocio Lopez, Raymond Lovett, Daniella Marrero, Sophia Milton, Elizabeth Pella, Emily Rodriguez, Amy Sanchez Lima, Rebeca Serralta, Kevin Tavera, Emma Valenti, Isabella VillaverdeTenth Grade: Dena Barros, Hector Diaz, Eric Estape, Carolina Ledon, Andrew Lopez, Richard Lovett, Rebecca Menendez, Mia Nunez, Carlos Rios, Renee Ruiz, Brandon SanchezEleventh Grade: Joshua Bartley, Victoria Borque, Rachel Cabauy, Audrey Castellanos, Sophia Donato, Kevin Gonzalez, Cleyton Howell, Andres Ledon, Gianna Ortiz, Isabella Pineiro, Michael Ramos, Natalie Santovenia, Sergio Tejeda, Christopher Touma, Hannah VivarTwelfth Grade: Brooke Alvarez, Gabriel Carreira, Patrick Chen See, Lillian Frometa, Kassandra Gomez, Sophia Irias, Philip Moore,Emily Ramos, Gabriela Rodriguez, Emily Sotolongo, Karina Tohme
If your child made one of the Honor Rolls, you may pick up a “My Child Made the Honor Roll” bumper sticker
in the school office. The bumper stickers are free of charge.
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HONOR ROLL - 1ST QUARTER
Honor Roll (A&B Honor Roll - At least 3.5 GPA)
Kindergarten Five: Elias SurielFirst Grade: Julian Andrulonis, Nicolas Barrera, Jake Betances, Harper Cavo, Isabella Cuenca, Izabella Falcon, Gala Feito, Isabella Fernandez, Isabella Garcia, Samantha Hernandez, Jonathan Lobaina, Zoey Mesa, Alyssa Moses, Evangeline SmithSecond Grade: Emily Caseres, Valentina Cecchi, Jordanah Chavez-Blume, Jacob Cuenca, Andrea Echevarria, Isabella Estrada, Diego Garcia, Robert Harris, Seth Lopez, Charles Osorio, Chloe Patino, Abigail Quinones, Sophia Riggan, Julian RomeroThird Grade: Lukas Acosta, Nelly Baltodano, John Brigman, Kayla Broche, Caleb Fagundo, Julio Gonzalez, Alexander Haza, Jaylee Jo, Isabella Kawa, Henry Pena, Olivia SalvadorFourth Grade: Evelyn Abramo, Abigail Ardois, Victoria Awan, Anjuli Balart, Rylee Carbo, Hailey Dieguez, Camila Echevarria, Carolina Echevarria, Mia Echevarria, Austin Fernandez, Brianna Gonzalez, Nathan Lopez, Ethan Lorenzo, Joseph Minsal, Osmanny Montano, Alejandro Nunez, Brianna Padin, Joseph Padron, Alexi Ramirez Bernabe, Mauricio Rodriguez, Mary Smith, Maykel Triana.Kaylen ValdesFifth Grade: Nicole Casamayor, Sofia Cecchi, Brandon Cruz, Christopher Delgado, Skye Dickinson, Catherine Gonzalez, Kaleb Jolly, Elias Marcayda, Noah Markey, Rafael Rizo, Michael Say, Samuel Stemmer, Isaac Treto
Honor Roll (3.7 average - a minimum of four A’s, no grade lower than C)Sixth Grade: Roberto Alvarez, Stetsen Angelo, Isabella Bonilla, Wyatt Claughton, Julian De Leon, Christopher Ferrandiz, Camila Hernandez, Sofia Hernandez, Aniyah Herring, Mahnoor Hussain, Sebastian Llosa, Devin Lopez, Andrew Machin, Emily Momin, Justin Montoya, Valeria Moriano, Samuel Oliva, Aaron Perez, Emely Ravelo, Adrian Reina, Joel Reyes, Katherine Rodriguez, Matthew Valero, Bronko Vaskrsich, Alejandro Vega, Romel VivarSeventh Grade: Sofia Acuna, Edwin Alicea, Julian Alvarez, Ayleen Amador, Valerie Araujo, Andres Balart, Juliette Bryant, Alexa Carmenate, Christopher Diaz, Jonathan Estrada, Evan Garcia, Javier Gorostola, Kirsten Hernandez, Johan Hidalgo, Jessica Leake, Natalya Mesa, Marcus Moses, Ashlyn Nunez, Kassandra Osorio, Perry Pitelli, Gabriella Portillo, Alexander Pou, Isabelle Prado, Nicolas Restrepo, Ana Rosas, Matthew Say, Matthew Sicle, Julio Silva, Charlie Stemmer, Sophia Valdes, Jack Vignau, Manuela Villegas, Maria ZelenkaEighth Grade: Samuel Alvarez, Aaron Baquero, Jacob Brigman, Sasha Cejas, Koda Cleveland, Angelina Cueto, Andrea Delgado, Erick Delgado, Amanda Diaz, Joie-Lucia Diaz, Giannina Difranco, Michael English, Kevin Fernandez, Beatrice Garciga, Jonathan Gonzalez, Preston Howell, Samantha Kemerer, Olivia Lobaina, Jason Losada, Cecilia Marcayda, Nicholas Mate, Kristina Megias, John Mendia, Julian Montoya, Tyler Parrondo, Mike Patino, Stephen Pella, Lucas Perez, Fabian Quintana, Gabriela Rivero, Nicolas Riveron, Carolyna Rodriguez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Mariana Rodriguez, Sebastian Rojas, Adeline Smith, Helena ValdovinosNinth Grade: Andrew Acosta, Jonathan Aguirre, Lauren Alonso, Raziel Aparicio-Gomez, Sofia Araya, Brandon Bertot, Victoria Bonilla, Alexa Brown, Julie Cruz, Nicole Dabalsa, Megan Diaz, Daniel Garcia, Gregory Gass, Sofia Gutierrez, Daniella Harris, Elizabeth Herrera, Caden Irvine, Cristian Lauzurique, Bryan Leal, Lauren Mayo, Matthew Megias, Nicole Molina, Alejandro Perez, David Perez-Clavijo, Priscilla Pruna, Amanda Ramos, Daniel Rodriguez, Alan Schwieger, Abigail Smith, Orestes Soler, Yasmin Valiente, Gloria Valverde, Damian Vilarchao, Alexa VivarTenth Grade: Rafael Aguilera, David Araya, Matthew Borrego, Richard Burke, Emily Chiang, Ana Cordon, Christian Davila, Alejandro Diaz, Alison Diaz, Brian Diaz, Faith Escarda, Madison Estape, Gabriel Fajardo, Matthew Fernandez, Juliana Futrell, Alexander Gonzalez, Allison Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Evelyn Gonzalez, Laura Gonzalez, Leonard Lam, Dillon Lue, Vanessa Marcia, Tyler Monzon, Anthony Navarro, David Olivera, Jessica Pankey, Nicolina Pereira, Jose Perez de Corcho, Sebastian Ponce, Priscilla Pozo, Stephen Prieto, Hannah Pruna, Isabella Rodriguez, Sofia Rueda, Emily Ruiz, Gianna Sanchez, Keilah Serralta, Rommy Silva, Abigail Soriano, Eric Sosa, John Square, Gabriella Valencia, Lucas Villanueva, Kaley Walkland, Katherine YacEleventh Grade: Olivia Carbonero, Nicole Criado, Priscilla Del Prado, Matthew Fagin, Janelle Forte, Joshua Gonzalez, Angel Gutierrez, AJ Herrera, Ethan Isidron, Giuliana Jas, Weizheng Liang, Sofia Lopez, Adriana Marrero, Mia Melo, Rebeca Miranda, Bryan Momin, Marco Morales, Hunter Norris, Kenneth Northerner, Justin Nunez, Jacqueline Padron, Camila Perez, Julian Rashid, Hannah Reynardus, Gabryela Rodriguez, Megan Rodriguez, Brittany Scoggins, Roland Travieso, Daniella Weihl, Yuehan ZhaoTwelfth Grade: Emily Acosta, Amanda Alburquerque, Eric Alvarez, Angelo Ambut, Megan Armero, Emily Beltran, Nia Blanco, James Cabauy, Eli Carbo, Isabella Corrales, Arielle Dorsey, Clarissa Eraso, Javier Abraham Fernandez, Kryssa Garcia, Nicole Garcia, Gaby Garrote, Andrea Gonzalez, Jason Gonzalez, James Heyworth, Sophia Hidalgo-Lamigueiro, Mia Ibarra, Joshua Jimenez, Timothy King, Jayde Leake, Richard Leal, Ian Lijfrock, Marcos Mau, Sally Mina-Vargas, Adam Octala, Justin Oro, Katrina Padron, Cristina Palma, Jose Pereira, Dorien Pericles, Kristen Prieto, Mareena Rodriguez, Marya Rodriguez, Britney Rubio, Taylor San Miguel, Jessica Torrente, Kevin Vittoria
If your child made one of the Honor Rolls, you may pick up a “My Child Made the Honor Roll” bumper stickerin the school office. The bumper stickers are free of charge.
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2017 - 2018 CLASS OFFICERS
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OFFICERS:
12TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERSPresident - Kryssa GarciaVice President - Jose PereiraSecretary - Taylor San MiguelTreasurer - Nia BlancoChaplain - Joshua JimenezClass Representatives - Karina Tohme, Nicole Garcia
11TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERSPresident - Gianna OrtizVice President - Megan RodriguezSecretary - Isabel AlvarezTreasurer - Hannah ReynardusChaplain - Andres LedonClass Representatives - Adriana Marrero, Justin Nuñez
10TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERSPresident - Dena BarrosVice President - Madison EstapeSecretary - Eric EstapeTreasurer - Victoria ViolanteChaplain - Rebecca MenendezClass Representatives - Orly Hernandez, Lucas Villanueva
9TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERSPresident - Nicholas FernandezVice President - Caden IrvineSecretary - Elizabeth PellaTreasurer - Katrina HernandezChaplain - Danny GarciaClass Representatives - Gianna Pitelli, Yasmin Valiente
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OFFICERS:
8TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President - Sarah Milton Vice President - Miranda De La Noval Secretary - Daniel Higuera Treasurer - Luna Dieguez Chaplain - Olivia Lobaina Class Representative - Nicole De Leon
7TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President - Giancarlos Chantres Vice President - Kirsten Hernandez Secretary - Ashlyn Nuñez Treasurer - Abby Hernandez Chaplain - Charlie Stemmer Class Representative - Lucas Ruiz
6TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President - Annelise Pereira Vice President - Samantha Zelenka Secretary - Stetsen Angelo Treasurer - Zoe Carbo Chaplain - Joshua Aguirre Class Representative - Wyatt Claughton
The following students were selected by their peers to serve as class officers for the 2017-2018 school year.
For even the son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.Mark 10:45
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As the 50th year of FCS kicked off, students and faculty started much like they do every year: with the opportunity of engaging God during Spiritual Emphasis week. Back for the second consecutive year, Ken Freeman came all the way from San Antonio, Texas, to encourage and challenge the Patriot Nation from God’s Word. The week began with a challenge for students to evaluate their lives through the lenses of Scripture. Ken brought to light the reality that many believers can go about their walk comfortably and settled in their sin, but we are called to flee darkness and pursue righteousness. 1 John 1:9 tells us that “God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” if we willingly come before God to acknowledge our wrong. Students were already responding to the call and acknowledging their need for God on the first day. But as the week began to unfold, we were quickly met with reality that Hurricane Irma would impact the
community of South Florida. Although school was canceled at the end of day on Wednesday, it did not prevent God from engaging our students through our two chapel sessions. Countless students came forward for prayer, and many acknowledged their need for God by making a proclamation of faith. Students prayed for their broken relationships with parents and relatives; faculty prayed over students and their families. God moved undeniably in the hearts of students and faculty alike. And though the week did not turn out as planned, we have hope and assurance that God worked in FCS according to His greater plan. Please continue to pray for all of those who trusted Christ as their Savior, and ask that God would continue raise leaders within the student body who would be able to stand firm in their convictions and commitments to Jesus Christ.
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEKSubmitted by Mr. Tito Hernandez, Chaplain
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TEACHERS’ BULLETIN BOARD CONTEST
Congratulations to these teachers for winning the annual bulletin board contest!
Mr. Fernando Mesa’s board won first place in the Scriptural category. His board is a beautifully hand-drawn depiction of Matthew 4:19.
Mrs. Crystal Vazquez won first place in the Academic category with her American Government board which is a lively combination of pictures, sayings and documents.
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TEACHERS’ BULLETIN BOARD CONTEST
Congratulations to these teachers for winning the annual bulletin board contest!
Mrs. Grace Casaña’s board won first place in the Most Creative - West Campus category. The 3-D paper flowers and the bones with students’ names make for a fun, creative display.
Ms. Christina Iglesias’ “Selfie” bulletin board won first place in the Most Creative - Main Campus category. She combined pictures of her students with helpful tips for working through math problems.
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
RETURNING MEMBERS INDUCTEESAliya Acosta Jacob Brigman Sasha Cejas Angelina Cueto Miranda De La NovalSofia de la TorreNicole De LeonAndrea DelgadoErick DelgadoAmanda DiazMatthew DiazLuna DieguezGiannina DifrancoMikaela KingOlivia Lobaina
The National Junior Honor Society welcomed its new inductees on September 28, 2017. The event began with a welcome breakfast and concluded with a chapel service honoring each inductee and returning member. Students are inducted into the NJHS each year upon recommendation from Mrs. Wicks - Middle School Principal, Mrs. Gladys Quinlan - NJHS Spon-sor and faculty members. The students must maintain a 3.75 GPA in their core classes and qualify with an 80% or higher SAT score. Students are held to a high level of excellence in academics, leadership, behavior, service and character.
NJHS OFFICERSPresident - Carmen RangelVice President - Miranda De La NovalSecretary - Rachel BurkeTreasurer - Amanda DiazChaplain - Briley Wellinghoff8th Grade Representative - Nicole De Leon7th Grade Representative - Maya Ortiz
2017-2018 National Junior Honor Society
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Special moments from the National Junior Honor Society Breakfast and Induction Ceremony
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
The middle school Patriots showed their school pride on Middle School Spirit Day!
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SNAPSHOTS OF FCS
¡Hola Amigos!Mrs. Ledon and her first graders celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day!
Long May It Wave
Our Safety Patrols prepare to raise our na-tion’s flag at the start of a new day.
Sharing and Winning FCS Parent and Alumnus, Jodi Harris, was the winner of our used uniform donation drawing! Thanks for donating the uniforms!
DramaProud of our thespians who represented FCS at the District 4 Junior Thespians Festival
Lady Patriots The Varsity Volleyball team enjoy the Home-coming Pep Rally
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SNAPSHOTS OF FCS
A New Start
Siblings Caleb, Phoebe and Grace are ready for their first day of school!
Community Helpers The 5K classes enjoyed dressing up for Community Helpers Day and visiting the Main Campus.
Little ScientistSecond grader Alexa conducted a science experiment and it was a success!
Wonderfully Made Congratulations to FCS Asst. Band Director, Mr. Austin Tindall and his wife, Hunter, on the arrival of Dorthea “Thea” Jean Tindall!
¡Que rico!Ms. Dossett’s class enjoyed pastelitos and Cuban treats after reading “The Red Umbrella”, a book about a teenage girl who came to the US from Cuba during Operation Pedro Pan.
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SNAPSHOTS OF FCS
Team of PatriotsOur middle school cross country boys’ team at Kennedy Park.
Technology at Work
Mrs. Trapero’s 4K class loves using the new MimioDisplay board in their classroom to strengthen their math skills!
Lady Patriots Our middle school cross country girls’ team at Kennedy Park.
God’s Gift
Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Caldwell, FCS’ Assistant Librarian, and her husband Jordan, on the birth of their third son, Jaxon! He joins big brothers Jarrett and Jaden.
Celebrate!Students enjoy the first day of their Senior year!
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CHOIR NEWS
Congratulations to the FCS Patriots who made it to the FMEA All-State Choirs! These students auditioned in three separate intense auditions and were selected for the All-State Choirs from among hundreds of students across the state of Florida.
MIDDLE SCHOOLFront Row: Helena Valdovinos, Aliya Acosta, Preston Howell, Charlie Stemmer, Miguell Patino III, Carolina Morales, Kristina Megias
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CHOIR NEWS
The FCS Choir Department is proud to announce that Emily Acosta, Jacqueline Padron and Hannah Vivar auditioned for and were selected to be in the Florida American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. The choir, made up of students from many Florida schools, performed at the annual ACDA Conference held at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida. Only 4 high school students in all of Miami-Dade County were selected and three of them are FCS Patriots! Congratulations to Jackie, Emily, Hannah and to FCS Choral Director Mrs. Jeannine Stemmer.
The FCS Choir Department is proud to announce that 7th grader Charlie Stemmer, auditioned for and was selected to be in the Florida American Choral Directors Association Male Honor Choir. The choir, made up of students from many Florida schools, performed at the annual ACDA Conference held at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida.
Congratulations to Charlie and to FCS Choral Director Mrs. Jeannine Stemmer.
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DRAMA
The High School Drama students presented a one-act play under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Bryan based on the book “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview” by Ian McWethy. The students did a wonderful job presenting this play!
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DRAMA (Continued)
Scenes from “13 Ways”
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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
“Do The Right Thing” Program NomineesFlorida Christian School, through the Guidance and Counseling Department, has proudly partnered with, Do The Right Thing. This program has been sponsored by the City of Miami Police Department for the last 25 years, under the direction of Executive Director, Jodi Portante Atkins, a graduate of Florida Christian School. Each month, over 700 children from Miami-Dade County are nominated by their teachers, counselors, parents, police officers, and the general public in order to recognize and reward students for their exemplary behavior, accomplishments, good deeds and attitude. These are students who make a difference in their schools and communities.
Florida Christian School is pleased to participate in the Do The Right Thing Program, and we are very proud to feature our middle school students in this program.
September 2017 NomineesIsabella Bonilla - 6th Kevin Cruz - 7thMatthew Capo - 6th Natalie Hernandez - 7thAlejandro Cejas - 6th Lucas Ruiz - 7thAnnelise Pereira - 6th Bianca Santalla - 7thHarper Pruna - 6th Jack Vignau - 7thAyleeen Amador - 7th Chloe Montenegro - 8thZachary Bailey - 7th Christopher Rodriguez - 8th
September Nominees: Top Row (L to R): Bianca Santalla, Ayleen Amador, Chloe Montenegro, Christopher Rodriguez, Kevin Cruz, Lucas Ruiz, Zachary BaileyFront Row (L to R): Harper Pruna, Annelise Pereira, Isabella Bonilla, Alejandro Cejas, Matthew Capo, Jack Vignau
See following pages for more info about these students!
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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
“Do The Right Thing” Program (continued from previous page)
September 2017 Nominees
Annelise Pereira (6th grade) Annelise is described by her teachers as having a very sweet personality. She is willingly to help her classmates in anything they need. Annelise is always focused on her academics. She goes above and beyond to help others. Annelise has demonstrated diligence and dedication in all that she attempts. She encourages others and always has a positive attitude. Annelise manages her time well, balancing her academics along with her involvement in sports. She has a big heart; she helps support those in need in the countries of Columbia and the Dominican Republic.
Alejandro Cejas (6th grade)Although Alejandro has a quiet spirit, his leadership qualities are very evident as he demonstrates sincerity and trustworthiness towards his peers and teachers in and out of the classroom. He carries these qualities beyond the classroom onto the cross country field and onto the basketball court towards his team mates and coaches at Florida Christian School. Alejandro does not like to remain idol; he plays the trumpet for the school band and is always donating to those in need through the Salvation Army and Goodwill.
Isabella Bonilla (6th grade) Isabella is a cheerleader and plans to try out for the soccer team. Her Christian character shines through as she looks for ways to assist her peers and her teachers on a daily basis. Isabella has been selfless, as she has volunteered her time to feed the homeless on Miami Beach. Along with her brother, Isabella washes her neighbors’ cars and walks their dogs, expecting nothing in return. After the hurricane she baked cookies for her neighbors. Every year Isabella helps her church pack food for Feed My Starving Children. Isabella has donated her hair to Locks of Love, to aid in the making of wigs for children who have lost their hair to cancer.
Matthew Capo (6th grade) Matthew demonstrates a passion for learning with a strong focus, as he actively participates in class discussions. He shows leadership qualities as he encourages his peers. Matthew demonstrates empathy, compassion, and kindness as he enjoys helping others. He helped out his neighborhood before hurricane Irma hit Miami. Matthew took it upon himself to help his neighbors be ready for Hurricane Irma. Matthew is also collecting and giving items to donate to Goodwill. His sweet face and smile lights up a classroom.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
“Do The Right Thing” Program (continued from previous page)
September 2017 Nominees
Kevin Cruz (7th grade) Kevin is on a swim team outside of school, and has volunteered to pack food for Feed My Starving Children. He truly has a gift for reaching out to others and is a friend to everyone that crosses his path. Kevin has been assisting his brother for the past year following his surgery to have a metal plate placed in his leg. Kevin shared that he has a new appreciation for his mom after helping to take care of his brother. Kevin is all so a whiz with difficult computer issues. He comes 30 minutes early every day to assist his teacher. Kevin is a true leader who has a strong desire to learn and he is an example to his peers. Kevin does the right thing on a daily basis.
Zachary Bailey (7th grade)Zachary demonstrates a passion for people and for his church. He has volunteered to pack food for Feed My Starving Children. Zachary donates food baskets during the holidays to underprivileged families in his community. During the summer, he participates in a camp at his church that serves in different community service projects at schools in Miami. He strives to do his best in all of his academic work and was recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
Harper Pruna (6th grade) Harper is a very diligent, sweet girl with a big heart. Harper is not only focused when it comes to her studies, she also helps her classmates and her teachers whenever or wherever she sees a need. She has volunteered her time with Feed My Staving Children at her home church, Christ Fellowship, where she regularly attends. Harper has prepared over 100 meals for children in need all across the country. She was also involved in filling backpacks with school items for underprivileged students in her community. Harper also volunteered her time helping with the clean up after Hurricane Irma at FCS.
Ayleen Amador (7th grade) Ayleen always demonstrates a positive attitude in every situation. Her love of God shines through her sweet spirit. As she plays for the volleyball team at FCS, she encourages her team to do their best. Every month she donates money that she earns by doing chores around the house, to the Saint Jude Hospital. She has shown maturity in some of her life experiences and applies them to her daily life.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
“Do The Right Thing” Program (continued from previous page)
September 2017 Nominees
Jack Vignau (7th grade) Jack is a responsible and caring young man. He is very involved in his youth group. He volunteers during the summer at his home church, Riverside. He enjoys teaching the second graders about God and helping with many summer activities. His teachers describe him as a responsible, sweet, and intelligent young man. He is always on task and willing to help the teacher with anything needed.
Bianca Santalla (7th grade)Bianca is a very caring young lady. Bianca takes her academics very seriously as she continues to work hard to keep her grades up. She is always the first to greet others with a big hello, and ask how their day is going. Bianca participates in the FCS track and field team, competing in the pole vault and the 100-meter events. Even though Bianca is involved in many sports, she works very hard to keep on top of her academics. She has a true heart to serve others and gives of her time to assist her English teacher with the annual Literary Fair.
Natalie Hernandez (7th grade) Natalie consistently does the right thing as she brightens everyone’s day with her cheerful spirit. She is a true leader; she is friendly and helpful to all of her peers and her teachers. Natalie played on the school volleyball team until, unfortunately, she tore her meniscus. Despite that injury, nothing could stop her from raising money for the ASPCA by sponsoring bake sales. Her love of animals has given her a desire to become a veterinarian. When Natalie was told that she was nominated for Do the Right Thing, she was stunned and said, “What a privilege and an honor to be nominated! Thank you so much for the opportunity.” What a humble spirit!
Lucas Ruiz (7th grade) Lucas is a strong leader with integrity. Lucas has demonstrated maturity by taking responsibility for his actions, being honest, and being dedicated to his studies. Lucas is also an avid athlete playing on multiple sports teams. Along with his participation in sports, he displays consistency and excellence in his school work. Lucas is also a generous person; he donated some of his personal items to the Miami Dade Shelters after Hurricane Irma.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
“Do The Right Thing” Program (continued from previous page)
September 2017 Nominees
Chloe Montenegro (8th grade) Chloe’s teachers admire her sweet personality and her focus on her academics. She volunteers her time helping pack food for children with Feed My Starving Children and filling boxes with toiletries, pencils, pens, toys, and other items to help support children through Samaritan’s Purse. Her Christian spirit is evident as she assists her family in taking care of her elderly grandparents with all of their medical needs. Chloe and her family reach out into the community to share the love of God as they help out homeless people they meet by offering them a meal, praying with them and presenting a Bible to each of them.
Christopher Rodriguez (8th grade) Christopher is always ready to assist his peers and teachers. He takes his academics seriously and has a love for learning. He participates on the cross country and track team. He has been a part of a swim team that raises funds for cancer research in honor of his grandfather. He takes his grandmother on daily walks to be sure she gets exercise. He helped raise funds for the hurricane relief fund for Puerto Rico, spearheaded by New York Yankee player Jorge Posada. Christopher has volunteered his time packing school supplies, thanksgiving food boxes, and toiletries for those in need. One of his major goals is to become an ER doctor.
FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTProvided by Janet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
Helping ChildrenCope with Disaster Federal Emergency
Management Agency
Children may respond to disaster by demonstrating increased anxiety or emotional and behavioral problems. Some younger children may return to earlier behavior patterns, such as bedwetting and separation anxiety. Older children may react to physical and emotional disruptions with aggression or withdrawal. Even children who have only indirect contact with the disaster may have unresolved feelings.
In most cases, such responses are temporary. As time passes, symptoms usually ease. However, high winds, sirens or other reminders of the emotions associated with the disaster may cause anxiety to return.
Children imitate the way adults cope with emergencies. They can detect adults’ uncertainty and grief. Adults can make disasters less traumatic for children by maintaining a sense of control over the situation. The most assistance you can provide a child is to be calm, honest, and caring.
A Child’s Reaction to Disaster by AgeBelow are some common physical and emotional reactions in children after a disaster or traumatic event:
BIRTH TO 2 YEARS - When children are pre-verbal and experience a trauma, they do not have the words to describe the event or their feelings. However, they can retain memories of particular sights, sounds, or smells. Infants may react to trauma by being irritable, crying more than usual, or wanting ot be held and cuddled. As children get older, their play may involve acting out elements of the traumatic event that occurred several years in the past and seemingly forgotten.
PRESCHOOL - 2 TO 6 YEARS - Preschool children often feel helpless and powerless in the face of an overwhelming event. Because of their age and small size, they lack the ability to protect themselves or others. As a result, they feel intense fear and insecurity. Preschoolers cannot grasp the concept of permanent loss. They see consequences as being reversible. In the weeks following a traumatic event, preschoolers’ play activities may involve aspects of the event. They may reenact the incident or the disaster over and over again.
SCHOOL AGE - 8 TO 10 YEARS - The school-age child has the ability to understand the permanence of loss. Some children become intensely preoccupied with the details of a traumatic event and want to talk about it continually. This preoccupation can interfere with the child’s concentration at school and academic performance may decline. School-age children may display a wide range of reactions - guilt, feelings of failure, anger that the event was not prevented, or fantasies of playing rescuer.
PRE-ADOLESCENCE TO ADOLESCENCE - 11 TO 18 YEARS - As children grow older, their responses begin to resemble adults’ reaction to trauma. They combine more childlike reactions with others that seem more consistent with adult reactions. Survival of trauma can be equated with a sense of immortality. A teenager may become involved in dangerous, risk-taking behavior, such as reckless driving or alcohol or drug use. In contrast, a teenager can become fearful of leaving home. Much of adolescence is focused on moving out into the world. After a trauma, the world can seem unsafe. A teenager may feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, and yet feel unable to discuss them with relatives.
(Information courtesy of the American Red Cross and the University of Illinois)
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PREPAREDNESS HELPS
FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTProvided by Janet Mattern - Director of Guidance Counseling
Preparing for disaster helps everyone in the family accept the fact that disaster can happen, and provides an opportunity to identify and collect the resources needed to meet basic needs after disaster. Preparedness includes:
• Talking about damage that may be caused by disasters that can strike in your area of the country.
• Deciding on a number to call and a place where the family will reunite if separated by a disaster.
• Pulling together supplies of basic items: food, water, battery, radio, flashlight, etc.
• Selecting valued personal items for each member of the family to take if you are required to leave your home. For a child, suich items may include a favorite ty, blanket or other item that the child uses as a source of comfort when upset.
• Safeguarding personal posses-sions with emotional importance such as photographs, family heir-looms, baby books, or other items that can’t be replaced. Be sure to include one or two items that your child is especially proud of.
Meeting the Child’s Emotional NeedsChildren usually take their lead in a situation by reading the emotions of adults. Adults should share their true feelings about the incident, but maintain a sense of calm for the child’s sense of well-being.
Listen to what the child is saying. If a young child is asking questions about the event, answer them simply without the elaboration needed for an older child or adult. If a child has difficulty expressing feelings, allow the child to draw a picture or tell a story of what happened.
Try to understand what is causing anxieties and fears. Be aware that following a disaster, children are most afraid that:
• The event will happen again• Someone will be killed• They will be separated from the family• They will be left alone
Reassure children with compassion and understanding.Suggestions to help:• Hug and touch your children.• Calmly and firmly provide factual information about the recent disaster.• Encourage your children to talk about their feelings. Be honest about your own.• Spend extra time with your children at bedtime.• Re-establish a schedule for work, play, meals and rest.• Involve your children by giving them specific chores to help them feel they are helping to restore family and community life.• Encourage your children to help develop a family disaster plan.• Make sure your children know what to do when they hear smoke detectors, fire alarms, and local community warning systems such as horns or sirens.• Praise and recognize responsible behavior.• Understand that your children will need to mourn their own losses.
You’ve tried to create a reassuring environment. If your children do not respond when you follow the suggestions listed above, seek help from an appropriate professional such as the child’s primary care physician, a mental health provider specializing in children’s needs or a member of the clergy.
Helping Children Cope With Disaster (continued)
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HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK PEP RALLY
Go Patriots!FCS Cheerleaders promote school spirit!
SENIORS have arrived!
And the winner is...Juniors won the spirit stick on the second day of Spirit Week!
SOPHOMORES10th graders display their school pride by cheering for their Patriots!
JUNIORSThe juniors are united in their Patriot Pride.
FRESHMEN9th graders show their class spirit!
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2017 FCS HOMECOMING COURT
Nicole GarciaSenior Princess
Kryssa GarciaSenior Princess
Cristina PalmaSenior Princess
Karina TohmeSenior Princess
Patrick Chen SeeSenior Prince
Joshua JimenezSenior Prince
Gabriel MuñozSenior Prince
Jose PereiraSenior Prince
FCS Homecoming King and Queen
Karina Tohme &
Joshua Jimenez
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2017 FCS HOMECOMING COURT
9th GradeNicole Ramirez & Succes Frederic
10th Grade Madison Estape &
Daniel Dieppa
11th Grade Mia Melo &
Andres Ledon
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SPELLING BEE - ELEMENTARY
The following students won the FCS Spelling Bee and qualifed to compete in the FACCS Regional Spelling Bee held October 13th. Congratulations to all of these students!
1st Grade: Jacob Cabrera, Danny Morales, Brianna Aguiar, Julian Arboleda
3rd Grade: Jesus Perez, Julio Gonzalez, James Logue, Leila Menendez
5th Grade: Kiara Bango, Rafael Rizo, Brian Sanchez, Nicole Casamayor
4th Grade: Osmanny Montano, Victoria Awan, Dylan Braswell, Isaac Menendez
2nd Grade: Emma Mestre, Jeremy Erwin, Samuel Rodriguez, Kai Lijfrock
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SPELLING BEE - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
The following students won the FCS Spelling Bee and qualifed to compete in the FACCS Regional Spelling Bee held October 13th. Congratulations to all of these students!
6th Grade: Justin Montoya, Alejandro Cejas, Samuel Aldana, Alexei Ramirez-Bernabe
7th Grade: Sophia Viera, Jade Chai, Juliette Bryant, Maya Ortiz
8th Grade: Abigail Rashid, Max Melo, Briley Wellinghoff, Carolina Morales
11th - 12th Grade: Christopher Touma(11), Julian Millan(12), Javier A. Fernandez(12), Katrina Padron(12)
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SPELLING BEE - REGIONAL RESULTS
Congratulations to the following students who placed at the FACCS Regional Spelling Bee and qualifed to compete in the FACCS State Spelling Bee held November 3rd.
Javier A. FernandezGrade 12
4th Place at Regional
Amy Sanchez- LimaGrade 9
1st Place at Regional
Devin SalazarGrade 9
4th Place at Regional
Samuel RodriguezGrade 2
2nd Place at Regional
James LogueGrade 3
2nd Place at Regional
Christopher ToumaGrade 11
1st Place at Regional
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SPELLING BEE - STATE RESULTS
Congratulations to the Christopher Touma, Amy Sanchez-Lima and James Logue who won 1st Place in their grade category at the FACCS State Spelling Bee.
Christopher ToumaCategory: Grades 11-121st Place State Winner
James LogueCategory: Grade 3
1st Place State Winner
Amy Sanchez-LimaCategory: Grades 9-101st Place State Winner
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WHERE TWO OR MORE ARE GATHERED
FCS students, parents, faculty and staff participated in the annual See You At The Pole event on Sept. 27, 2017. All around the globe, in every time zone, students gathered at their flagpoles, praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. See You At The Pole is a day committed to global unity in Christ and prayer for this generation. Thanks to Mr. Fernando Mesa, Middle School Bible teacher, and to Mr. Tito Hernandez, Chaplain, for organizing this special time. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:2
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KEY CLUB NEWS
Key Club members met at the beginning of the school year to plan their events and projects. Thanks for your contributions to FCS and our community, Key Club!
2017-18 KEY CLUB OFFICERS
Taylor San MiguelPresident
Clarissa ErasoSenior Class Director
Janet MatternFaculty Adviser
Andrea Delgado Sophomore Class
Director
Hannah ReynardusJunior Class Director
Lillian FrometaVice-President
Britney RubioSecretary
Katrina PadronTreasurer
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society is made up of students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholar-ship, service, leadership, and character. These students serve others by giving of their time to serve at school events such as Open Houses and blood drives.
2017-18 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS
Lillian FrometaPresident
Karina TohmeSecretary
Britney RubioTreasurer
Katrina PadronVice-President
Emily RamosChaplain
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society is made up of students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholar-ship, service, leadership, and character. These students serve others by giving of their time to serve at school events such as Open Houses and blood drives.
Back Row: Sergio Tejeda, Justin Nuñez, Andres Ledon
Front Row: Samuel Rodriguez, Brittany Scoggins
Rachel Cabauy, Rebeca Miranda, James Cabauy
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ELEMENTARY NEWSSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
September 11th is a significant day in our nation’s history and we commenmorate this day with special chapel services. While we are careful to relate the events of the terrorist attacks on Spetmeber 11, 2001, we seek to thank God for his protection and sovereignty. Our school has named this day “American Christian Heritage Day”. Although we were not in school on 9/11 this year due to Hurricane Irma, we were able to honor our nation during chapels on September 19th and 20th. The students sang patriotic songs and our Safety Patrols presented the colors of the flag and led the assembly in reciting the pledges. Our aim in commemorating this day is not only to proclaim our allegiance to our flag and nation, but also to acknowledge that America was founded upon Biblical principles and we seek to honor God and country. God Bless America!
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INSECTS GALORE!
The students in Mrs. Green’s 4A class were asked to create their own insects and include three body parts, six legs, antennas and a mouth. The students were very creative!
“God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their
kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds.
And God saw that it was good.”
Genesis 1:24
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ELEMENTARY NEWSSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
SPIRIT DAYThe preschool and elementary grades participated in Spirit Day on October 19th as a way to celebrate Patriot Pride. Each class selected their theme and dressed accordingly. It was exciting to see how creative our students are!
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ELEMENTARY NEWSSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
HARVEST FESTIVALEach Fall, the 3K - 2nd Grade students participate in the Harvest Festival, a fun performance celebrating harvest time. Miss Warner and Mrs. Tejedor, FCS Music teachers, taught the students songs and dances typical of our nation’s past. Happy Fall, Ya’ll!
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ELEMENTARY NEWSSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
HARVEST FESTIVAL (continued)
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ELEMENTARY NEWSSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
HARVEST FESTIVAL (continued)
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Parent-Teacher Christian Fellowship (PTCF)
The Parent-Teacher Christian Fellowship organization (PTCF) is made up of parents who are able and willing to serve at FCS by giving of their time. Some of the tasks performed by the PTCF parents include setting up and decorating for programs and events, contacting parents about upcoming events, preparing for Teacher Appreciation Week and much more. We welcome all parents who would like to contribute time towards working with the PTCF as everyone’s help is very valuable. Please contact the PTCF Advisor, Natascha Pichs, at [email protected] for more information on how you can be of service.FCS is very grateful to those who serve on the PTCF. Below are this year’s PTCF parents:
2017-2018 PTCF
Top Row: Melissa Braswell, Elena Cabrera, Cristina Salvador, Aimee Ariola
Middle Row: Natasha Lima, Ophelia Lago, Maria Mainade, Barbara De La Noval, Dalia Rodriguez
Mr. George Gulla, Dean of Students and Director of Security, was the special speaker at the well-attended PTCF event held in October. Parents appreciated the information Mr. Gulla shared regarding security at FCS. Mr. Gulla is a retired City of Miami police officer with 27 years of experience and is committed to keeping FCS safe.
OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW STUDENTSNovember 4, 2017
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NEW STUDENT TESTINGDecember 2, 2017---------------------------
CORPORATE BOARDManuel Bersach Frank Rivas Ernie Diaz Ronell RiveraHerb Evelyn Luis RodriguezBob Felder Emanuel RoqueEric Schlottman Gary Johnson David Swindoll Joseph Padron Bill Wicks Frank RamosRay Fernandez-Andes
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONDr. Robert Andrews, HeadmasterJim Arnold, Senior High School PrincipalDavid King, Assistant High School PrincipalKerry Wicks, Middle School PrincipalSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal
