Issue 12, November 7, 2025 |
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As we move deeper into the fall season, it is a wonderful time to pause and appreciate how much our school community has already accomplished together. The start of the year can feel busy, yet it is also filled with energy, learning, and growth. Our scholars have settled into their routines, and it is inspiring to see their curiosity and effort each day.
We are grateful for the many ways families support our school, from attending events and volunteering to encouraging students at home. Our Food Drive is underway and will run through November 14. You can check out the flyer below for details on what each grade level is collecting to help fill Thanksgiving Baskets. Families who would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket can reach out to Mrs. Caldwell at jennifer.caldwell@fcps.org
In addition, our NJHS is collecting Toys for Tots until December 3, and the Giving Tree will be set up in the coming weeks. Each of these efforts reflects the generosity and compassion that make our community so special.
As the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, we encourage everyone to take moments of rest and reflection. Together, we will continue building a strong and caring community that celebrates learning and virtue, showing kindness in every season. Thank you for all you do to make our school such a special place. |
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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... 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. 10, 7-9 p.m.: Nov. BOT Meeting Nov 26-28: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break Dec 2: 2-hour early dismissal |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of our community whose families and loved ones in the Caribbean have been affected by the recent hurricane, and in southeast Asia that have been affected by the recent typhoon. We can only imagine the worry and uncertainty this has brought.We encourage everyone in our FCCS community to reach out with care and support to those impacted. Even small gestures of kindness can mean a great deal during this difficult time. With care,
FCCS Inc. Board of Trustees |
The BOT will meet virtually for its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7-9 p.m. The draft agenda is posted online. |
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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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Thank you to the parents who were able to join us at our PTC meeting last week. Our next meeting will be virtual on Thursday, January 8th at 6pm. Mark your calendar and come share your ideas! |
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Dear Families, 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! **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.** |
| We’re planning something special!
The Frederick Classical Charter School Social Committee is exploring hosting a Daddy-Daughter Dance for grades K–4 on January 31st, 2026. The theme for the dance is “ENCHANTED FOREST”. 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) TALENT SHOW Tentative date February 19th, 2026 at Frederick High School from 6pm-7.30pm 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: |
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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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BREAKING NEWS!!!!! Popcorn Party Update
We have the winners!!!! <drum roll> KINDERGARTEN and 5TH GRADE win the popcorn parties for most FCPS registered and trained volunteers by September 19!!!! Thank you to the Front Office Staff for helping with calculating the data! Thank you to ALL the families and friends who have completed the annual FCPS registration and training!!! Registration is ongoing so if you want to volunteer during the school day please click here! Go Griffins!!!
SHOUT OUT of appreciation to the “miscellaneous requests” volunteer team for your generosity and flexibility and stepping up with several last minute needs this past week! As always if you have questions or ideas on all things volunteer please reach out via email or text 410-456-7643. Family, staff and scholar involvement make us GRIFFIN STRONG!!! **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 every other Thursday 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 “What time is it? It’s time for lunch!!!” - Mr. Grouper (Bubble Guppies)
“What time is it? It’s time for a Lunch Sign-up Genius!!!” To volunteer, pick a slot on the Sign-up Genius **please note the time frame you will be here**, and then on your day(s) come into the Front Office and let them know you are a cafeteria volunteer! For a Cafeteria Volunteer Guideline Sheet, questions, or if you want in-person training, e-mail the Volunteer Committee See you at lunch!!!
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- 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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- 11/3-11/14 Canned food (Thanksgiving) by grade ask your homeroom teacher!
- Now-12/4 Toy Drive - New and unwrapped toys drop off in the front office!
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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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