Issue 10, October 24, 2025 |
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It’s finally starting to feel like fall in the mornings! We had a wonderful time celebrating the season with our Trunk or Treat event during the day. Scholars enjoyed visiting the decorated trunks, collecting trinkets, and having fun in their costumes. The festivities continue tonight with our middle school costume dance. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make both of these events possible!
We also want to thank all the families who attended our Fall Grade Level Gatherings, as well as those who shared valuable feedback from home. Your input helps us celebrate what’s going well and refine our processes moving forward. For our middle school families, we still have two gatherings coming up: 5th & 6th Grade on Wednesday, 10/29, and 7th & 8th Grade on Thursday, 10/30. Both will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Come out to support the Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser Night on October 27. Mention our school and a percentage of your order will be donated to FCCS.
Our next PTC meeting will take place on Thursday, 10/30, in the FCCS Conference Room at 7pm, with a virtual option available. This meeting is open to all members of FCCS, Inc. and is a great opportunity to stay connected through the Griffin Triangle, hear about upcoming events, and share your ideas.
Finally, as we reach the end of the term, this is a great time to have your scholar log in to Schoology and make sure all assignments are turned in. Have a wonderful weekend! |
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| Oct 27, 2025
5-8:00 PM
2401 Monocacy Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21701
Join us for food and fun. Come support Frederick Classical Charter School and a portion of tonight's sales will be donated accordingly. Excludes mobile orders, Catering, and gift card purchases. |
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Nov 3-14 Every year we create Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. In order to make these baskets, we hold an annual Food Drive, where our families can donate food for our baskets. Please consider donating the food assigned to your grade level by November 14th. |
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| The Keziah Addoquaye Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has begun another year of scholarly leadership of our school! NJHS Scholars have kicked off our annual Toys for Tots drive, taking place now through December 4th. Please consider donating a new unwrapped toy and help make this drive the most successful yet! Toys may be dropped off in the collection box located in the hallway outside the front office. |
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| Say Cheese! Picture Day is October 30 |
October 30, 2025
Get ready for Picture Day at Frederick Classical Charter School! This is a wonderful opportunity to capture your scholar’s smile and create lasting memories. Individual photos will be taken for yearbook use and family purchase. To order, visit www.classic-photo.com |
- Click Schools, then Pre-Order Now
- Online Code: 25fredclass26
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ATTN FCCS Community Members |
We are planning another Veteran's Day Observance at FCCS. We want to make the observance this year the best ever. If any community members are interested in serving on the planning committee or just have ideas on how to honor our Veterans, please contact H. Brooke Duke, 4th grade ELA/History at brooke.duke@fcps.org.
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| Complete the Media & Photo Release Form |
To help us celebrate and share the wonderful moments happening at Frederick Classical Charter School, we ask all parents to complete our Media & Photo Release Form. Please provide your scholar’s full name, grade level, and a current photo, then review and sign the consent section regarding the use of your child’s photo or video for school-related purposes. Completing this form ensures we have accurate records and clear permissions, so we can highlight student achievements, events, and activities while keeping families informed and connected. Thank you for supporting our school community!
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Please mark your calendars to stay up to date with FCCS community dates and events. |
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| Oct 27: Spirit Night Chick Fil A Restaurant Night-5.00pm-8.00pm Oct 28: School Closed Oct 29 5th & 6th Grade Grade Level Gathering
Oct 30 7th & 8th Grade Grade Level Gathering Oct 30: Fall Picture Day Oct 30: PTC Meeting Oct 31: FCCS 2-hour early dismissal |
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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 Communications Committee Chair. The role is 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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Dear Families,
We’ve recently seen an increase in water-damaged books, even though protective book bags are being used. Please remind your child not to place water bottles inside their backpack with school or library books. Even small leaks can cause significant damage. Families are responsible for replacing lost or damaged books, and repeated incidents may result in loss of library privileges.
Help your scholar practice love by caring for books. If a book is lost or damaged, contact: library@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org.
Scholars can also enjoy digital books via the Sora Reading App: Sora Reading App To explore available library titles, visit: FCCS Library Catalog
Thank you for supporting a joyful reading community! |
| Daddy-Daughter Dance
We’re planning something special! The Frederick Classical Charter School Social Committee is exploring hosting a Daddy-Daughter Dance for grades K–4.
Please take a quick moment to fill out our short interest form to help us plan: https://forms.gle/teHiV5G3mcQTpbE97 Your feedback will help us plan a fun and memorable event for our students and their dads (or father figures)
Holidays Around the World Celebration – Participants Needed! Dear Families, Students, and Friends,
We are excited to announce a possible Holidays Around the World Celebration at FCCS! This special event will explore traditions, foods, music, and festivities from cultures near and far. Tentative Date: Saturday, February 21st
Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm
Location: FCCS Cafeteria Event Highlights: |
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Interactive cultural displays and decorations
- Student performances
- Fun games and activities from around the world
- Delicious holiday treats
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Get Involved!
We are looking for participants to: |
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Share cultural traditions, music, or dances
- Present a display about a holiday from around the world
- Food Samples from your country or the country you will showcase
- Help lead student activities-games/crafts
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We also need volunteers to assist with setup, ideas, refreshments, and clean-up. If you’d like to participate, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/QNWw8Gdx5aLDJune6 or contact Salimeh Khaleeli with ideas you may have, or if you would like to lead this event, at social@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org.
Let’s celebrate diversity and make this a fun, global experience for our students! |
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THANK YOU to each you who are VOLUNTEERING your time and coming to the Grade Level Meet-ups Mr. Conroy and Mr. Kenny are hosting for FCCS families this week and next week! They have been excellent. Looking forward to taking action on your ideas and suggestions! Volunteers Needed for School Picture Day!
Even an hour or two of your time makes a big difference! Your support helps keep things running smoothly and ensures Picture Day is a success for everyone. Date: October 30th
Time: 8:45am - 2:40 pm (end time could vary) (one hour time slots)
Location: FCCS Library
If you’d like to help, please sign up using our SignUpGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E44A9AD28ABFF2-59371208-help Popcorn Party Update
Scholars, parents and grandparents are all asking for an update and……… we are still waiting. Thank you to ALL the families and friends who have completed the annual registration and training to be FCPS volunteers for our school!!!! The team here at FCCS is working hard to get the results! We will share the winning grades from K-4 and 5-8 ASAP!!!! We have such an awesome community here at FCCS. Go Griffins!!!! **REMEMBER** Please record your family's volunteer hours (FCCS goal is 15 Hours per family) to be submitted for special recognition with your scholar(s) later this year! |
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Help is needed for class visits on Thursdays 9:45am-11:15am. Click here for questions about volunteering or training or to sign-up for a shift click here! Training options for volunteers include signing-up when another volunteer is there, or email to ask for a training session with Mrs. Khaleeli Myers.
Cafeteria Help is needed every day, and the more the merrier! But most help is still needed on Wednesdays, as always if you can come for part or the full lunch time any day, come on down! Just come into the Front Office and let them know you are here to volunteer in the cafeteria *...and the crowd goes wild!!!!!!!* |
- K-1st: 11:04am-11:34am
- 2-4: 11:45am-12:16pm
- 7-8: 12:38pm-1:08pm
- 5-6: 12:53pm-1:23pm
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For a Cafeteria Volunteer Guideline Sheet, questions, or if you want in-person training, e-mail the Volunteer Committee See you at lunch!!! Coming soon... |
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Support MSDE’s Effort to Ensure Fair Funding for All Maryland Students |
Stand with Maryland Charter School Students for Fair Funding!
Join students, parents, and community members in a grassroots movement to demand equitable funding for all Maryland charter schools. This campaign advocates for greater transparency in how school funding formulas are developed and calls for a fair distribution of county revenues to every public school, charters included. Together, we can ensure every student, regardless of school type, has equal access to the quality educational resources they deserve.
No CSP funds, nor any other public grant funds, were used in connection with this advocacy campaign. |
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#MDChartersCount Social Media Toolkit |
We need to raise our voices to show that we are here to fight for our children and their schools.
Post on your social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn) using the hashtag #MDChartersCount, and remember to like, comment, and tag school board members. |
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- Create your own post or use sample language from this toolkit.
- Post using the hashtag #MDChartersCount.
- Check back during the day, following the hashtag. Like, post, and comment on others’ posts.
- Get at least one other person to create a social post.
- Consider creating a short video telling your personal story, and include it with your post.
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Charter schools are under attack. Our schools might close.
- When we post together, our message is stronger and louder.
- Our leaders need to hear from us in order to take it seriously.
- There is an important meeting on Oct. 30 and we want to influence the discussion.
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We can’t stay silent. Join parents, educators, and advocates across the state in speaking out. Post using #MDChartersCount to demand fair funding and accountability. Together, we can protect Maryland’s charter schools and ensure every child has access to the education they deserve. #MDChartersCount |
Sample Language for Social Posts |
OPTION ONE:
As a parent, I chose a Maryland charter school because I wanted my child to have the best chance at success in a special kind of public school—smaller class sizes, dedicated teachers, and an environment where they could thrive. But now that the future is at risk. I am calling on INSERT TAGS to make this right. Support ALL public school kids. #MDChartersCount OPTION TWO:
My child’s public school is being starved of the funding we are legally owed. Districts that control both the money and the authorization process are withholding resources, forcing charter schools like EXCEL Academy to close and putting others in jeopardy. This isn’t fair to families, to teachers, or most importantly—to our kids. INSERT TAG, please stand up for our children.
#MDChartersCount OPTION THREE:
I’m speaking out because my child, and every child, deserves access to strong public schools that are properly funded. We cannot let misused laws and conflicts of interest take away opportunities from our children. Charter schools are public schools, and they deserve fair treatment. AT TAG, I am a taxpayer, and my kid’s public school, a charter school, deserves fair funding.#MDChartersCount OPTION FOUR:
As a community member, I’ve seen how Maryland charter schools bring hope, opportunity, and innovation to our neighborhoods. But now these public schools are being starved of the funding they are legally owed, forcing great schools like EXCEL Academy to close. This isn’t about politics—it’s about our kids and our future. I’m speaking out because #MDChartersCount. Let’s raise our voices together for fair funding. |
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Join my Counselor’s Corner group on Schoology for all updates from the counseling department. Use the following steps: |
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Login to Schoology.
- On the homepage, click on Groups at the top of the page.
- Click on My Groups to the right of the page.
- Click on the blue Join Group button on the right of the page.
- Enter the following access code when prompted: KJVJ-5M6F-6SX2V
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8th grade scholars and families: Please remember to join my 8th Grade Grad Schoology group using the Counselor’s Corner steps about, but use this access code instead: W9F5-3NDR-KTSN5 |
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Please complete this FORM if you qualify for Free or Reduced lunch and need help for the holidays. We will have Thanksgiving baskets for families as well as a Giving Tree to help with gifts. These are on a first- come- first-served basis, so please make sure to turn in your forms to Mrs. Caldwell by November 6, 2025. |
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The Academy of the Fine Arts |
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| The Academy for the Fine Arts will be holding its Open House on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:30-8:00 pm. This is the same evening as the CTC Open House, so hopefully, students who are interested in both can see both programs on the same evening. A few upcoming events to be aware of that are open to Middle School Students. |
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Thurs Oct 23rd: AFA Open House-This is a great way for parents AND students to see the AFA up close, meet the staff and students, and get any questions answered. The Open House begins at 6:30 and lasts until 8:00 pm. Please register ahead of time using this link: https://forms.gle/E8HrFYMXmABHBWab9.
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AFA MS Recruiting Show, Cabaret Preview Nov 18th: We have had an overwhelming response for this event, with over 800 students registered. At this point, registration is closed. I will be confirming reservations with schools that signed up so that you can get buses reserved. There are some schools on there twice, so I want to confirm a relative headcount. If needed, buses can be covered by Dr. Hirschmann through the VPA office. Please make sure to indicate that on your bus reservation. Coverage should be arranged in-house if possible. If you run into any issues getting coverage, please let me know.
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