Issue 16, December 5, 2025 |
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December is here and FCCS is ready we several traditions. First, our Giving Tree is still active. Secondly, our Winter Concert is on Monday at Frederick High School. Finally, next Friday the school will be participating in in Kris Kringle Parade, a sign up is below. |
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We are extremely excited to announce our new Instructional Assistant, Rose Walker began this week. Mrs. Walker is assisting with our primary grades, Kindergarten through second grade. She is already a warm and friendly part of our school family. Say hello if you see her around. Have a wonderful weekend! |
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Join the Special Committee for Governance & Bylaws Updates |
Frederick Classical Charter School Inc. will soon begin a review and update of its bylaws to ensure our governance framework remains clear, stable, and responsive to the school’s long-term needs.
We’re inviting interested members of the FCCS community to serve on the Special Committee on Governance and Bylaws, which is expected to begin work in January 2026. This committee will collaborate with the Board to review sections of the current bylaws, recommend updates, and help strengthen our overall governance structure.
If you have experience or interest in nonprofit governance, policy, or simply want to contribute your perspective, we welcome your participation. Please email express your interest by Friday, January 9, 2026. |
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| Dec. 10, 2-3 p.m.: Public Work Session, virtual Jan. 12, 7-9 p.m: January BOT Meeting, virtual
Jan. 7, 7:30-9p.m: Public Work Session, virtual |
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FCCS Chorus and Band Winter Concert |
December 8 2025
6 PM
Frederick High School Auditorium
650 Carroll Parkway
Frederick, MD 21701
Bring the whole family to watch the musicians of Frederick Classical Charter School showcase their hard work. Ensembles include: Elementary Chorus, Middle School Chorus, and Middle School Band |
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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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| December 12
6:30 PM
Downtown Frederick
If you would like for your scholar to participate in the Kris Kringle Parade on December 12th at 6.30pm, please fill out the form below. All elementary scholars will need to be accompanied by an adult. We can accommodate only the first 100 (including adults). We are also looking for a person to be in charge and be in charge of organizing this event. |
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| December 17
FCCS Front Office Our teachers will be holding their annual Cookie Exchange on December 17, 2025, and we wanted to extend an invitation to our wonderful parents:
If you’d like to contribute a batch of cookies for the teachers to enjoy, we would be so grateful! |
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Complete the FCCS Trunk-Or-Treat Community Survey |
FCCS is gathering community input to help shape a joyful, equitable, and accessible fall celebration. Please take a moment to complete the FCCS Community Survey to help us improve Trunk-or-Treat and other seasonal traditions. Thank you for helping create meaningful experiences for our scholars! |
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Basketball Team Game Schedule |
Go FCCS! Stay supportive and cheer on our boys. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before game time. |
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Dec 6 | 1:00 PM
Brunswick Rec Center
vs. Potomac Valley (PVYA2 – Graham)
Dec 13 | 4:45 PM
Tuscarora Rec Center
vs. GVAA Dec 14 | 9:15 AM
Frederick Adventist Academy (FAA)
vs. Frederick Adventist Academy (FAA1 – Singh) vs. FCCS1 – Wars Dec 20 | 5:45 PM
Middletown Rec Center
vs. Middletown Valley |
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| Dec 6 | 9:15 AM
Oakdale Rec Center
vs. St. Johns Dec 13 | 2:15 PM
Sugarloaf Rec Center
vs. Urbana Dec 20 | 4:15 PM
Deer Crossing Rec Center
vs. St. Johns Dec 22 | 11:15 AM
Mt. Aetna Adv. Academy
vs. Mt. Aetna |
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Please mark your calendars to stay up to date with FCCS community dates and events. |
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| Dec 4-Feb 26: BOT Candidate Application Window Dec. 13: NJHS Breakfast with Santa and FCCS Holiday Gift Shop Dec. 16: NJHS Induction Ceremony
Dec. 18: Prospective Parent Night |
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Griffin’s Corner: Classical Principles Monthly |
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Join us 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 and some members of our community. 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 classical principle: Songs, Chants, and Jingles! |
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Dear Families,
Currently we have 100 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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THANK YOU families who joined the BOT meeting this week! If you attended ***PLEASE SUBMIT*** Your time involved with the meeting!!! Email the DATE and NUMBER of volunteer hours (FCCS goal is 15 Hours per family) as well as the MEETING TYPE (i.e., BOT) to the amazing Ms. Tucker to be entered into the FCPS Volunteer Database for special recognition with your scholar(s) later this year!
Interested in volunteering? All volunteers must complete FCPS Registration and Training to officially serve in school or outside of school! |
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Kris Kringle Parade
We need one or more volunteers to be the lead for this fun event! The role is well defined and you can get help from the parent who did it last year! If you would like more information on what the lead role involves please contact the volunteer@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org via email or text 410-456-7643! |
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Thank you for using the Lunch Sign-up Genius!!! Please check weekly 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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Nominating Committee
***One more parent volunteer needed*** Help recruit, interview, and recommend candidates for the Board of Trustee elections. |
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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 above, but use this access code instead: W9F5-3NDR-KTSN5 High School Registration Nights
Catoctin High School | January 8th @ 5 pm Frederick High School | January 8th @ 5:30 - 7:30 Walkersville High School |January 12th @ 6:00- 7:30 GTJHS | January 12th @ 5:30 - 7:00 |
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