Issue 02. August 29, 2025 |
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Greetings FCCS Community, |
Dear FCCS Community, Congratulations! We have made it through our first full five-day week of school, and your reward is a three-day weekend. We hope you are all able to enjoy the extra day and that it rejuvenates you for the upcoming week.
Things are improving with our morning and afternoon carlines. However, we kindly ask that you take a moment to review the carline procedures outlined in our communication earlier this week. Have a wonderful weekend, Mr. Conroy & Mr. Kenny |
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Open Gym Announcement from Mrs. Wars |
Attention all 5th through 8th-grade Griffins. Love basketball? Want to practice your skills, shoot some hoops, and have fun with friends? Come join us for open gym Basketball at North Frederick Elementary. Open gym starts on September 3rd from 4 pm to 6 pm every Wednesday and Friday. Please bring water, gym shoes/clothes, and your game face. |
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| The online fair is currently ongoing. Families are encouraged to set up Gift Cards (similar to an ewallet) for their scholars. |
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September 8-12
8:30 am-12:30 pm & 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Proceeds Benefit FCCS Library |
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Please mark your calendars to stay up to date with FCCS community dates and events. |
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| Sept 1: Labor Day, School Closed Sept 8-12: Fall Book Fair Sept 8: Grandparents Day Sept 19: Fair Day, 3.5-hour early release |
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Message to our community: Important Update on Funding Fight for Charter Schools. |
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Dear FCCS Families, I’d like to update you on our fight for equitable funding for charter schools.
The Maryland State Board of Education has ruled in favor of Frederick County charter schools, including FCCS, in our ongoing pursuit of fair funding. The ruling makes clear that FCPS must follow state law and ensure charter schools receive their equitable share of funding, with full transparency. This is excellent news: it strengthens our position and protects our scholars’ right to the resources they need.
However, this is not the end. FCPS is now required to provide us with detailed financial information and enter negotiations within the specified timeframe. We will continue advocating strongly to ensure FCCS receives every dollar our scholars deserve. Thank you for your continued support as we work to secure the resources that make our school exceptional. Warm regards, Debbie Nnameka
President, on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc. |
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Call for Nominating Committee members! |
Each year, in accordance with the FCCS, Inc. by-laws (ARTICLE A-V. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS), “The Nominating Committee shall be appointed annually by the Board of Trustees at the first board meeting held in the new fiscal year. The Nominating Committee shall consist of three (3) parent members who are not Trustees or applying to become Trustees, two (2) teachers, and a current Trustee who shall serve as Chair in a non-voting capacity.”
The Nominating Committee performs the essential functions of recruiting, interviewing and recommending candidates for Board of Trustee elections. Members of the community can express interest in joining the Nominating Committee by emailing a letter of interest to BOT@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org. | | Board Committee Opportunities |
Frederick Classical Charter School is seeking dedicated volunteers to help shape the future of our community. We currently have vacancies for the School Improvement Committee Chair and the Communications Committee Chair. These roles are vital to advancing our mission and ensuring strong engagement across our school.
If you are interested in serving, please submit a Letter of Interest to BOT@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org. Your leadership and perspective can make a meaningful difference! |
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- The library is scheduled to open after the Book Fair on 09/15/2025.
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If you would like to volunteer in the library next school year, please let me know. We need volunteers for the morning and afternoon shifts in order for the scholars to be able to visit the library. Library training will occur sometime during the second week of school for those interested. Date to be determined.
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Fall Book Fair: We need volunteers to help run the fair. Volunteer
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If you have any questions, please email library@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org
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The Social Committee is looking for community members to take the lead on some upcoming events. |
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M.S. COSTUME DANCE - 10/24 (will need a team of parents to help with this)
- TRUNK OR TREAT - 10/24 (will need a lead coordinator to assist with this event)
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Win your scholar a popcorn party! The grade with the most families who have registered and completed training by September 19, 2025, wins! One grade will win for K-4 and one for 5-8. Here are Directions for how to register and complete the training on the FCPS website, or follow the links directly below!
- Register to be a FCPS Volunteer.
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Complete FCPS Volunteer Training (24 minutes). Directions for how to complete FCPS Volunteer Training.
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Coming soon… In-school volunteer training opportunities (library, cafeteria, other tasks)!!!
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Remember to record your family's volunteer hours for school meetings, watching other families' kids so they can volunteer, attending committee or BOT meetings, field trips, library and cafeteria service, trunk and treat, chaperoning a dance… so many opportunities! Questions, ideas, more information, or if you want to help, please contact: Julie Nardi, Volunteer Chair for 2025
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Reminder, if your student received Free or Reduced lunch last school year, the application must be resubmitted for this school year. You can also apply for the first time. You can complete the application online. Here is some information about applying and re-applying for Free or reduced lunch. How do we apply for free or reduced-price meals?
Visit the FCPS Food Service online parent portal at www.linqconnect.com and click on School Services and then select Free & Reduced Meal Application. Type Frederick County in the District box, then choose Frederick County Public Schools (MD) (Frederick, MD). Parameters to qualify for Free or Reduced-price Meal benefits can be found in our press release. Some families will receive an email or letter stating they do not have to fill out an application because they have already been qualified or directly certified by the Maryland State because they are receiving other government assistance. If you are not sure if you qualify or have already been approved, please call the Food and Nutrition Services office at 240-586-8152 before completing an application.
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