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Weekly Update
Jason W. Powell, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Important Dates
January 13PTF Meeting8:30 am - Room 325 Showcase 2011&Curriculum Expo6:30 pm FPCO Sanctuary January 15Basketball:8th Grade Boys 4:00 pm The First Academy
6th Grade Boys 12:00 pm Lake Mary Prep. 5th Grade Boys Green 12:00 pm Shiloh Baptist 5th Grade Boys Gold 1:00 pm Shiloh Baptist 5th Grade Girls 2:00 pm Shiloh Baptist 4th Grade Boys 11:00 am Shiloh Baptist 4th Grade Girls 9:00 am Shiloh Baptist
January 17 Martin Luther King Day
No School Extended Day Closed 6th Grade Boys' Basketball Championship 5:00 pm Lake Mary Prep January 19Spring Sports Meeting 9:05 am Reformation Chapel January 20
Kindergarten Chat 9:00 am Library & Media Center January 21Spirit Day 2:00 pm - Gym Parents' Swim Team Meeting 2:30 pm - Gym January 22Kindergarten Assessments January 24Student Holiday Teacher Workday
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TCS Family,
While our teachers and students are working hard to complete the 1st semester of school, we are also busy planning for next school year. I spent the morning visiting with a large group of prospective families at our open house. I am pleased to see the level of interest across the K-8 grade levels.
Please join us for our Showcase 2011 tomorrow night, Thursday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. We will have a brief presentation in the Sanctuary and our teachers will be available to visit with parents at our curriculum expo.
Re-enrollment packets will be available for pick-up at tomorrow night's event. Please remember our new re-enrollment procedures for this year. The re-enrollment process can be completed now and the deadline for the re-enrollment deposit is February 15, 2011. After February 15, we will begin to offer available spots to any prospective students in our waiting pool. Current families who wish to re-enroll following the February 15, 2011 deadline will be required to pay a $250 late re-enrollment fee.
I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m.
Here are a few additional announcements:
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All TCS parents and all prospective TCS parents, please join us for
"Showcase 2011"
Thursday, January 13, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Program - FPCO Sanctuary
Curriculum Expo - Lee Fellowship Hall
All faculty have been working hard to summarize their curriculum and special projects in order to display them and look forward to showcasing their areas with parents.
Dessert Reception
Comments after last year's event:
The presentation in the Sanctuary was outstanding. It was wonderful hearing from TCS graduates.
Wow! The address last night was terrific.
Upbeat, informative, realistic, encouraging...
If only we could broadcast it on the local news. It was obvious a lot of time and effort went into all the preparations.
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 Kindergarten Assessments
We look forward to welcoming potential members of our Class of 2020 to campus this month. Kindergarten applications are due now to be included in our assessment. There are two assessment sessions on January 22 and January 29 at 8:30 and 10:30 am. Turn your application in today and choose the assessment date and time that works best for your family!
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Grandparents' Day 2011
On Friday, February 18, TCS will once again welcome all Grandparents and Grandfriends to our campus to enjoy a morning of worship, fellowship and education. To help make this a very successful day, we need your help
with:
Poem Contest
Students of all grades are welcome to submit original poems to honor their Grandparents/Grandfriends. The winning poem will be featured on the cover of the Grandparents' Day program. Students must deliver their poems to TCS office by
Friday, February 4, 2011.
Photos
Please email your favorite grandparent/grandfriend photos to lindsay_bryan@mac.com. The photos will be used in a video presentation during the Grandparents' Day program. Please limit 2 photos per family. We apologize, but photos will not be accepted after Friday, February 4.
Tree of Life
TCS's Grandparents' Day celebration includes a special activity on Thursday, February 17, for students whose grandparent(s) cannot attend due to death, illness, distance or family circumstances. Students who wish to participate in this activity are invited to decorate a simple die-cut leaf with a photograph, drawing or written representation for their loved one. The decorated leaves should be brought to Chapel on Thursday, February 17. At the conclusion of the regular Chapel service, there will be a short devotional during which students who have decorated leaves will be invited to come forward and place their leaves on the Tree of Life.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities for volunteers to help on Friday, February 18. Please email dottieclendenin@cfl.rr.com or lspigener@cfl.rr.com for more information.
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Dads Needed for Middle School Small Groups
We are looking for male role models to lead Middle School small groups for the second semester. Small groups will meet Fridays during lunch time. Please contact Scott Stuart for more details. |
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Congratulations TCS 4th Grade Flag Football Team!
on your 2nd place finish in your inaugural season!
Way To Roar!
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6th & 7th Grade Students Create
Gift Bags For Compassion Corner!
Students brought in various supplies including shampoo, combs, socks, soaps, etc. for gift bags. Many crafted beautiful cards and decorated the bags before filling them with the items. Students were eager to share their faith and joy with others in the community. FPCO distributed the gift bags on Christmas Eve.
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TCS Helps H.O.P.E.
 The students and families of TCS received an urgent call for help from H.O.P.E., an outreach team of the Health Care Center for the Homeless when the organization's truck carrying coats, clothes, and blankets was broken into. Spear-headed by the Middle School Downtown Connections Club, the entire school body rallied and participated in the clothing drive. Students filled boxes and boxes with needed supplies for families in our area. Thank you to all who helped make this venture so successful!
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 Hot Lunch Update
Wholesome Tummies has been busy working on their menus, recipes and website! In addition to a host of new menu items they have also launched an online nutritional database! All of the nutritional info for menu items can now be seen from the ordering screen and you will notice many new and exciting menu items on the January and February menus.
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 Classes Have Begun and Registration is Still Open!
There are many opportunities for your student to explore and expand his or her artistic gifts through the Orlando Community School of the Arts. Group classes are available in Children's Choir, Dance, Art and Photography. OCSA is excited to expand its private music instruction to include violin lessons. Registration continues through January 21. Don't miss a beat - register NOW!
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 Sports Update
Basketball - It is play-off time. Our 8th and 6th grade basketball teams will head into their season play-offs this Saturday. These teams have been working hard out on the courts. Come out and support your Lions!!
8th Grade Boys
Saturday, 1/15, 4:00 pm at The First Academy
6th Grade Boys
Our 6th grade team head into the tournament as the number two seed.
Saturday,1/15, 12:00 pm at Lake Mary Prep
Monday 1/17, 5:00 pm at Lake Mary - Championship Game
Let's ROAR Lions!
Our lower school ACYS teams are ready to open their seasons!
Check out the game times and come out and roar for your teams.
5th Grade Boys Gold - Saturday, 1/15, 1:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist
5th Grade Boys Green - Saturday, 1/15, 12:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist
5th Grade Girls - Saturday, 1/15, 2:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist
4thGrade Boys - Saturday, 1/15, 11:00 am at Shiloh Baptist
4th Grade Girls - Saturday,1/15, 9:00 am at Shiloh Baptist
Spring Sports Meeting - It's time to think spring sports. There will be a spring sports meeting for 6th- 8th grade students on January 19 right after middle school chapel. The meeting will start at 9:05 am in the Reformation Chapel. This meeting is for students to hear their spring sports options, receive information and/or registration forms for Track & Field, Tennis and Swimming. Parents are welcome but not required to attend.
Spirit Day! It's time to celebrate our winter athletes! Join us on Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm in the gym for our second Spirit Day of the school year! Let's make some noise Lions! Let's Talk Swimming TCS - We are ready and excited to add swimming to our athletic program. Students in 4th through 8th grade are eligible for our TCS Swim Team. Parents, if your child is interested in swimming for TCS, please join us for an informational meeting Friday, January 21, right after Spirit Day in the gym after 2:30 pm.
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Guided By Faith. Educated for Life.
Once a Lion, Always a Lion
Congratulations to Tyler Shepard (Class of 2002 ) on completing his studies at the
University of South Florida. Tyler graduated in December with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mass Communications and a specialization in Telecommunications-News.
We are proud of all our alumni who have stepped up and stepped out as leaders in their high schools, colleges and communities. Parents, please pass along the great news of your TCS alumni to Sharon Darin. We love to share their accomplishments and growth. |
FPCO Offers "Total Money Makeover" Class Series
Looking for a New Year's resolution that will reap significant results? Register now for the seven week class series beginning January 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm of radio talk show host and financial counselor, Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover". Check the FPCO's website for complete details and a link to register for the class! Questions? Contact Lori Needham at lneedham@fpco.org or 407.423.3441, ext. 1463.
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