Issue 11, October 31, 2025 |
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We know that irregular schedules can be challenging for families, so we are glad to have three full weeks of regular five-day school weeks ahead. Today, our teachers participated in professional learning focused on Effortful Thinking. This week also marked the conclusion of our Fall Grade Level Gatherings. We are grateful to everyone who joined the administrative team to share feedback, learn about volunteer opportunities, and strengthen connections within your grade levels.
Our Food Drive is underway and ends on November 14. You can check out the flyer below for details on what each scholars’ grades can bring to help fill Thanksgivinng Baskets. Families who would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket can reach out to Mrs. Caldwell (jennifer.caldwell@fcps.org). Also our NJHS is collecting Toys for Tots until December 3rd, and the Giving Tree will go up in a couple of weeks.
Our school thrives because of our incredible community. Thank you for being an essential part of Frederick Classical Charter School! |
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| Math Fact Challenge (MFC) 2025 |
The annual MFC is underway! This important fundraiser encourages scholars to study and increase their fluency with grade-level math facts. Here is the timeline of events... 10/14 - 11/3: Please return the pledge form by 11/3 to your math teacher or homeroom teacher. Money is NOT due at this time. Please click here if you need a fresh copy of the Info/Pledge Form or the Practice/Study Guide.
11/3 - 11/7: Scholars will take the real MFC in math class during the week of 11/3 - 11/7. We are looking for six volunteers to sign up and help with the grading. Sign up here.
11/10 - 11/14: Scholars will bring home their results, with the pledge forms, to gather the pledged money. Donations can be sent as checks (payable to FCCS) or cash, or they can be made online via the school website (Donate, Donate, then on the drop-down menu, change from general to "Math Fact Challenge"). Direct link
Thank you for helping your scholar study their math facts! Also, thank you for your generous donations. Donations benefit the Student Activity Fund and academic program. |
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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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| December 10–13
FCCS Library It’s that special time of year! Our Holiday Gift Shop will be open for kids to come and shop for gifts for their family and friends. |
- Students can enjoy picking out thoughtful, affordable presents for their loved ones in a fun and festive atmosphere.
- Gift wrapping will be available!
- Items priced for every budget.
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Come spread some holiday cheer and make gift-giving extra special this season! |
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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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| Nov 26-28: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break Dec 2: 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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Griffin’s Corner: Classical Principles Monthly |
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Join our Griffin in bringing Classical Principles to life!Each month, see how our core principles shine at school and at home with help from our cheerful Griffin mascot. This fun initiative helps families turn big ideas into simple daily habits, boosts parent confidence in at-home learning, and strengthens the connection between school and home. Click the Griffin image or the link below to explore this month’s principle: Wonder and Curiosity!
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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! |
| 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: |
- 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: |
- 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! **The Social and Library committees are teaming up with NJHS to possibly bring you a “Breakfast with Santa’ event on December 13th, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.** |
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THANK YOU to each of you who are VOLUNTEERING your time by coming to the Grade Level Meet-ups that Mr. Conroy and Mr. Kenny have hosted for FCCS families these last two weeks, as well as helping and donating for the Trunk and Treat and Middle School Fall Dance, volunteering for picture day, clubs, field trips and participating in the Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) meeting last night! And of course ALL the volunteers who are coming into the cafeteria and library every day! These very full couple of weeks filled with support from you has been a blessing to our scholars and the school staff. THANK YOU!!! <standing ovation>
Popcorn Party Update 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 for ALL lunches Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:38-1:23pm! 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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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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