Issue 13, November 14, 2025 |
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| November 19, 2025
11am-4pm
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive, Frederick MD 2103 Gobble Gobble Gobblee! Turkey’s available for the holiday season!
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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. |
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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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Our school Giving Tree is up and ready for families to choose an ornament to support a family in need for the holiday season. Please visit the tree in our front vestibule and take an ornament. Unwrapped gifts are due back to Mrs. Caldwell/Front Office by December 13th.
Each ornament has a QR code on it that will link you to a Sign Up Genius. You can sign up to purchase a gift ($30 max) for a child in need. Please write the family number on the back of your ornament and return it with your gift. |
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The yearbook for 2025/2026 will have a custom cover and we are looking for our amazing scholars to once again create it! The theme for the yearbook is ''Virtue and Valor'' This cover contest is open to 2nd through 8th graders. Please see Ms. Weishaar to pick up the paper you need to create your cover for submission. Please return your cover artwork to Ms. Weishaar by Tuesday December 2nd. You may use the following supplies to create your cover: |
- Pencil
- Color Pencil
- Crayon
- Paint
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| Got great school photos? We want them! Submit your pics from events, clubs, and everyday fun and help make this yearbook amazing. |
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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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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, Currently we have 103 Overdue Books. Please have your scholar return these as soon as possible. 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! |
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Step into the magic!
Our Daddy–Daughter Dance will take place on January 31st from 6:00–8:00 PM in the FCCS Cafeteria for grades K-4. This year’s Enchanted Forest theme will transform the space into a whimsical woodland perfect for making unforgettable memories. Students and their dads (or father figures) are invited to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, crafts, and light refreshments. Tickets go on sale January 5th. We can’t wait to see you there for a night of sparkle and fun! 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: |
- 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 bring you a “Breakfast with Santa’ event on December 13th, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.** |
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Interested in volunteering during the school day, field trips, class parties, etc.? Registration is ongoing so if you want to volunteer during the school day please click here! As always if you have questions or ideas on all things volunteer please reach out via email or text 410-456-7643. 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! |
| Nominating Committee
***One more parent volunteer needed*** Help recruit, interview, and recommend candidates for the Board of Trustee elections. Interested? Please email a letter of interest to BOT@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org with subject line: Nominating Committee Interest Library
Please check the Library Sign-up Genius each week to see what slots are open for you to sign up! Next week 3rd and 4th grades will also be coming to the library so it will be a full week! 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. Myers!
Cafeteria
Thank you for using the ***NEW*** Lunch Sign-up Genius!!!” Please check each week to volunteer by picking an open 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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- Now-12/4 Toys for Tots - New and unwrapped toys drop off in the front office!
- Now-12/13 Giving Tree - Please visit the tree in our front vestibule and take an ornament! Questions? Email Mrs. Caldwell
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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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