We hope the time off has been a welcome opportunity for rest and that you have been able to enjoy a slower pace with the extended break, the four day weekend, and now the impending snowfall. One of our classical tenets is Festina Lente, or “make haste slowly.” There is always much to do, yet this philosophy reminds us to savor the moment and extract its full worth. This may be through conversation, reading, meditation, or even enjoying a show or movie. We encourage our scholars to think critically about each subject and each moment. We hope that you, as the most influential section of the Griffin Triangle, are able to allow these slower moments to create meaningful memories that will last.
Regarding the impending snow, a community letter was sent during our first week back from winter break. We have heard your feedback and are not planning to shift the A Day and B Day schedule. Have a wonderful weekend. |
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This past November, two scholars entered writing contests sponsored by Young Writers. Both had their work selected for publication and are eligible for additional prizes. Leela Gupta wrote a piece entitled The Man on the Outside for the Fright Club contest, and Alex Deguzman wrote a piece entitled Don’t Look Outside for the Stranger Things contest. Congratulations to both of these outstanding scholars. Thank you to Mrs. Hunt for encouraging them to share their talents. |
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FCCS Scholars Compete in the District MathCounts |
Congratulations to our 18 brilliant "Mathletes"—Jeongmin S, Mason D, Violet I, Rosario S, Elias H, Eva L, Analeigh M, Xander I, Alex D, Rohansa C, Shadrach G, Zane H, Leela G, Everett H, Jesse A, Josephine R, Robert T, and Peter V—who demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Logical Reasoning at the recent district practice meet! We are especially proud of Eva Li for placing 16th out of 132 scholars county-wide, leading a strong group of top FCCS performers including Jeongmin Sung, Josephine Rizzo, Robert Taylor, Rosario Smith, Alexandria DeGuzman, and Zane Humphries; click here to read the full recap and support our team as they gear up for the Regional Meet in February.
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Join the Conversation: Town Hall on Facilities & Board Elections |
The FCCS Board of Trustees invites the entire community to the school cafeteria on Thursday, February 5, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. for a crucial update on facility progress and property acquisition. In addition to discussing how you can engage in the next phase of our growth, the Board will outline upcoming elections and succession planning, offering a town hall–style forum for open dialogue and questions about this exciting period for our school. |
| Complete the Nominating Committee’s Community Survey |
The Nominating Committee is seeking input from FCCS community members about their goals for the upcoming BOT elections and priorities for candidate qualities. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. |
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February 2026 is Advocacy Month |
February is Maryland Charter Advocacy Month, and FCCS will once again participate in advocacy efforts in Annapolis. This year, we intend to broaden our engagement by including staff members, and we are also exploring opportunities for our scholars to participate in age-appropriate ways that allow them to learn about civic processes and the role of public education in state policy.
We also invite parents and staff to join us in this important work. Families and staff are encouraged to ask questions, learn about the legislative issues impacting charter schools, and participate when possible. Our goal is to strengthen our collective voice as a charter school community and ensure our students and staff are represented with clarity, professionalism, and unity. Comments and questions are welcome via email bot@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org
More information will be shared as schedules and logistics are finalized. |
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| Help FCCS earn $2 MiLLION! |
FCCS has an exciting opportunity to pursue federal funding that could bring up to $2 MILLION to our school! We are looking for 1–2 volunteers to support grant writing efforts during this critical window. Your expertise could help shape FCCS’s future. |
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| January 31 | 6-8 PM
FCCS Cafeteria
Tickets $20 per daddy/daughter couple
$5 for each addl. daughter Step into the magic! Our Daddy–Daughter Dance is Jan 31, 6–8 PM in the FCCS Cafeteria (Grades K–4). Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, and treats in an Enchanted Forest setting. Tickets are on sale now. Payment due by Jan 23.
We can’t wait to see you there for a night of sparkle and fun! |
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| Permission Slips Due February 3, 2026 February 6
FCCS Cafeteria
A dance sponsored by the FCCS SGA. Tickets are $7. Permission slips are due by February 3. Permission slips are required to participate in the dance. Happy Valentines Day! |
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| February 19, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Frederick High School Show Us Your Talent! |
- Hosted by SGA/NJHS/Social
- Open to K-8
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Auditions will be held: 01/21-01/23 after school at FCCS for those who turned in their permission slips. |
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Have your music ready
- Acts need to be 3mins or under
- No parents allowed during the audition.
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If you have any questions please feel free to email Social Chair |
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| International Day: Holidays Around the World |
February 21, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM
FCCS Cafeteria
We have 8 countries signed up and are looking for 4 more. Tentative date Feb 21, 2:00–4:30 PM in the FCCS Cafeteria. Share traditions, food, music, or help with setup. Sign up via the link or contact social@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org. |
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| Come Learn About Lenca Guancasco |
2:00 - 4:00 PM
FCCS Cafeteria
Frederick Classical Charter School is honored to host a Lenca Guancasco, a traditional Indigenous ceremony from Central America that celebrates Peace, Unity, and Community. Presented by a local Lenca clan on International Day, February 21. Frederick Classical Charter School is honored to host a Lenca Guancasco, a traditional Indigenous ceremony from Central America that celebrates Peace, Unity, and Community.
All grade levels are welcome to participate. |
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| Class Picture Day Reminder |
Class picture day is right around the corner! Families may pre-order photos online using the QR code or website provided. Online ordering is quick, mobile-friendly, and includes free shipping on all pre-orders. Paper order envelopes will also be accepted on picture day. |
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This is a friendly reminder for families with current FCCS students: if you plan to enroll a sibling for SY26-27, you must enter them into the FCCS lottery. The lottery will close on March 16. Applicants will be notified of their status on March 18. |
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Basketball Team Upcoming Games |
Go FCCS! Stay supportive and cheer on our teams. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before game time. |
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Feb 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM
vs. Clover Hill |
Jan 24, 2026 | 12:30 PM
Oakdale Rec Center
vs. St. John's
Feb 7 | 11:45 AM
Middletown Rec Center
vs. Middletown |
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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 Jan. 27: Board Public Work Session Jan. 31: Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 2: Public Board Meeting
Feb. 3: Communication Committee Meeting Feb. 5: Town Hall Meeting |
| Feb. 6: Application deadline for BOT elections
Feb. 9: Prospective Family Night Feb. 11: Advocacy Day Feb. 19: Talent Show Feb. 21: International Day |
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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 Zeus, our cheerful Griffin mascot, and some members of our community. This fun initiative helps families turn big classical 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: Repetitio Mater Memoriae (Repetition, the mother of Memory) |
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Reminder to help scholars protect library books from water damage. Please keep books away from water bottles, store them in a dry backpack pocket, and take extra care on rainy days. If a book is damaged, contact library@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org. |
| - March 16: Teacher March Rainbow Snacks appreciation event -
- Possible Mother/Son event K-4
- June 5: End of the Year Picnic @ Utica Park 4pm onwards
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THANK YOU families who joined the PTC (Parent Teacher Committee) meeting this week, served on committees, and came into the library and cafeteria! If you attended meetings or did ANY non-school day volunteering ***PLEASE SUBMIT*** Your time served!!! Email the DATE and NUMBER of volunteer hours as well as the MEETING TYPE (i.e., BOT) to the amazing Ms. Tucker (jennifer.tucker@fcps.org) to be entered into the FCPS Volunteer Database for special recognition with your scholar(s) later this year!
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| | Cafeteria
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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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 |
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High School Registration Nights |
BHS
January 26th @ 6:00pm Oakdale
January 29th @ 6:30pm
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| Any student interested in joining the NJROTC program at TJ can now complete the application on their website. |
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