So close to a full week, with the warming weather maybe we’ll make that milestone this upcoming one.
Scholars have been hard at work this week, including demonstrating their science knowledge with the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment. We will wrap that testing up this upcoming week. 6th graders had day one of outdoor school and will have their second day next week. Have a wonderful weekend! |
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Action Needed: Help Secure Fair Funding for FCCS |
On February 20, Maryland published a draft regulation to establish a statewide charter school funding formula. While this is a step toward transparency, we need your help to ensure it truly protects our students. Without a "withholding cap," schools like FCCS risk losing vital instructional dollars to administrative deductions.
Please take five minutes to submit a public comment by March 23. Your voice ensures that more funding follows the student into the classroom. |
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How to help: Email doss.msde@maryland.gov with your feedback.
- Key points to include: Support for a clear formula, the need for an 8% withholding cap, and a request for a solution to the facilities funding gap.
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| St. Patrick's Day Candy Grams |
March 2-13, 2026
$2 each
Purchase a rainbow twisty lollipop and a note for your scholar. wishing them a very lucky month. To purchase contact Mr. Mannix below or stop by the front office. Fundraiser sponsored by NJHS |
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| New Uniform Vendor Preview: Hemwise |
March 6-20, 2026
We’re exploring a potential new uniform vendor—Hemwise, a local company that carries our plaid fabric. Stop by the front office lobby now through March 20 to see sample items and check out the quality and product options. Have feedback? Email us below or share your thoughts with Ms. Tucker or Ms. Partlow in the front office. |
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| March 7, 2026 11:45 at Walkersville Rec Center |
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| FCCS Scholars and Families, the 2026 March Book Madness is opening!
Get ready to listen to this year's book titles and think about which stories you will vote for. Please be aware that some of our videos are not yet ready but be assured they will be by next week. Happy Reading! Mrs. Roy |
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| International Day: Holidays Around the World |
NEW DATE March 14
2:00 - 4:00 PM
FCCS Cafeteria We have 13 countries signed up and we are looking forward to showcasing them. The event will take place in the FCCS Cafeteria. If you have any ideas on how to make this event fun and interactive please let me know.
Share traditions, food, music, or help with setup. If you would like to help set up on March 14th, 2026, then send me an email at social@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org as there will not be a sign up genius for this event. |
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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, March 14th, 2026. There will be 6 sessions every Friday starting 02/06.
All grade levels are welcome to participate |
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| We Are So Lucky To Have You! |
Staff Appreciation
March 16, 2026
In celebration of the staff, the Social and Volunteer Committee will be setting up a snack spread for the staff using the colors of the rainbow. Each grade will be assigned a color, and will purchase snacks/drinks according to that color which will end with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The pies will be added to a color group or spread out with the gold at the end of the rainbow! |
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| Join Roy Rogers in Supporting FCCS |
March 19, 2026 | 12-3 PM
1990 Riverside Way
No lunch plans on Thursday March 19? No problem! Head to Roy Rogers and support FCCS’ Library! Roy’s will donate 25% of the proceeds to the school. All info is on the flyer! |
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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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Please mark your calendars to stay up to date with FCCS community dates and events. |
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| Mar 10: Prospective Family Night Mar 14: International Day, 2-4 p.m. Mar 16: Lottery closes Mar 18: Lottery runs for SY26-27 Mar. 19: FCPS 2-Hour Early Dismissal; End of Term 3. Restaurant Fundraiser at Roy Rogers. Mar 20: Schools Closed Mar. 21: Elementary Science Fair @ Tuscarora High School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mar 26: PTC mtg, 6:30pm Apr 4-10: Spring Break |
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Griffin’s Corner: Classical Principles Monthly |
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We hope you have been enjoying our series, which brings Classical Principles to life each month. Along with Zeus, the Griffin, our beloved mascot, we explore one core classical principle through stories from both school and home. Our goal is to help families build daily habits and strengthen the school-home connection. This month’s principle is: Multum non Multa– Much not Many!
Please enjoy, share, and leave us a like or comment. |
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Our next meeting will be held on March 26 @ 6:30pm, with both an in-person and virtual option. |
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Currently, we have 171+ overdue library books, along with several outstanding payments for damaged books. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring all library materials are returned promptly. Please note that scholars with outstanding fines for damaged books will not be permitted to check out additional books until their account has been cleared.
We also want to remind families to help scholars protect library books from water damage: |
- Keep books away from water bottles.
- Store books in a dry pocket of backpacks.
- Take extra care on rainy days.
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If a book becomes damaged, please contact us as soon as possible at library@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org. The last day to check out books is May 16, 2026.
Please ensure all library books are returned by this date. Thank you for helping us care for and maintain our school library collection for all FCCS scholars. |
| - Mother/Son event K-4: April 18 (Led by Gabby Rauh).
- June 5th: End of the Year Picnic @ Utica Park 4pm onwards.
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THANK YOU to all the families and staff who joined the Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting Monday! Shoutout to our incredible Cafeteria Volunteers! Your presence is so meaningful to our scholars and helpful to our staff. Round of applause to the Admissions Committee who are getting things rolling preparing for the lottery and the next Prospective Parents Night March 10! If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions at all please text 410-456-7643 or email: volunteer@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org Go Griffins!!!
Remember 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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