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IMPROVEMENTS DONE OVER
THE SUMMER
Many improvements have
been made to the FLCS campus and facilities this summer.
These improvements have been provided through
foundation grant
monies, as well as the operating budget of the school.
The School Board and
Administration have overseen the following improvements
totaling $345,534:
TECHNOLOGY:
Approximately $78,300
- Upgraded technology
and purchased new laptop computers to replace computers,
which were burglarized.
- Installed Edline
system (new grading system and information
system)
- Purchased new
technology equipments: camcorders/projector
- Upgraded computers
and networking for Business Office
GYMNASIUM:
Approximately $241,489
- Installed wireless
microphone/speaker in gymnasium
- Freestanding 10'
score table
- New gym lights
(SportLight Fixtures)
- Electrical work:
control panel/wiring
- Suspended Volleyball
nets
- New wood
flooring
ADDITIONAL REPAIRS:
Approximately $25,745
- Repaired and
replaced air conditioners around campus
These are all attempts
to improve FLCS in a constant effort to "Strive for
Excellence" in providing your children with the finest
quality Christian education. Many more exciting renovations
and improvements will continue.
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OPEN HOUSE
Prayer & Praise Service
Thursday, August 28, 2008
6:30 pm &endash; 7:45 pm
Campus will be open from 6:30 pm to 6:55 pm for you to
walk around and chat casually with other parents and
teachers. This is a wonderful time to bring extended family
and friends to see the campus and meet teachers. At 7:00 pm
we will gather at New Hope Community Church (next door) to
praise the Lord for the many blessings He has bestowed upon
FLCS and to consecrate the school year to Him.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 28, an early release day with dismissal at 1:00
pm. Club Crusader will be opened.
August 28, Open House with Prayer and Praise
September 1, NO SCHOOL &endash; Labor Day Crusader Club
will be closed.
September 12, Interim Reports Issued
September 22, NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences for
elementary and middle school, Crusader Club will be opened
for those registered.
NEWS FROM OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Students in Kindergarten through high school are required
to use the school's P. E. uniforms. Students in grades K-5
will wear their P. E. uniforms to school on the days they
have P. E. class. They are required to wear the school's P.
E. short and shirt with white socks and appropriate athletic
shoes. Their shirts will need to remain tucked in their
shorts throughout the entire school day. Be aware that
points will be deducted from their grade if they are not
outfitted properly for P. E. class. The P. E. uniforms are
sold at Sunshine Uniform. Students who do not wear their P.
E. uniform to school must wear the regular school uniform to
P. E. class.
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ELEMENTARY NEWS
The morning bell rings at 7:55 a.m. for elementary
students to proceed to their classroom and get settled. This
is when the hall doors and campus gates will be locked. If
you arrive after this time you will need to proceed to the
front office to check in your child. At 8:00 a.m. the bell
rings for the start of the school day. Students need to be
in their classroom and ready for morning devotions by 8:05
a.m. Please take this opportunity to "model" punctuality and
respect for our children. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
STARTING THE DAY IN THE LORD
Starting at 8:05 a.m. every morning, PreK-5th grades
participate in school-wide devotions over the PA system. To
ensure that this time with the Lord receives the
consideration it deserves we are asking that all students
arrive at school promptly. We appreciate your support in
this area.
STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURE
To speed up the flow of traffic and ensure the safe
dismissal of the students, please familiarize yourself with
these procedures. If you have a student in Pre-K thru 5th
grade, you have been given 2 color name place cards. These
are to be displayed in the windshield of your car: either on
the dash or on the visor of the passenger's side of your
vehicle. Be aware that the other lane closest to the
building is a pick-up lane and the other lane is for thru
traffic only. There is NO parking in the pick-up area
between 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. &endash; 3:30
p.m.
Remember, if someone different is picking up your child,
his or her teacher needs to have a note from you with the
name of that person picking up your child. The person who
comes to pick up your child MUST present the teacher with a
photo identification before your child will be released.
PLEASE HELP US BY DOING YOUR PART:y
1. Pull as far forward in the pick-up lane as possible.
Please do not stop by the bench where your child is
sitting.
2. The teachers will help the children into the cars.
Encourage your child to wait for teacher assistance. Please
stay in your car during the pick-up procedure.
3. If your child is not yet at the pick-up area, pull
around and get back in the pick-up lane.
4. Never ask your child to get in the vehicle when you
are in the thru-traffic only lane.
5. Always use the crosswalk when walking up to pick up
your child.
6. Please model patience and courtesy to the children at
this time!
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SECONDARY NEWS
Welcome back! The 2008-2009 school year promises to be an
exciting one. Please make sure you activate your edline
account so you can check homework and grades as they are
posted. I look forward to seeing you all at the Prayer and
Praise night on Thursday, August 28.
ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Please note the next SAT is not
yet posted. The next ACT test is on Sept 13, with late
registration by Aug 22, at actstudent.org. If you have not
already taken a test please sign up. Also make sure you
include the school code 100489 when you register.
Thank you,
Miss Birkett
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MOTHERS' CLUB UPDATE
Welcome back to another great year. Mothers' Club is a
non-profit, volunteer, service group that raises funds for
items that are not provided for in the FLCS budget. Our
first fundraiser will be the American Gift Collection,
featuring gift wrap, assorted gifts, etc. The live kickoff
and sale date will begin on Friday, August 31, 2008, and end
on Wednesday, September 19, 2008. Delivery is scheduled for
mid November. What a great way to get a jump start on your
Christmas shopping.
Each student will be given a packet to bring home with
them on Friday, August 31. If you would like additional
packets, please stop by the business office.
Our second fundraiser will be the Craft Fair on Saturday,
October 20. Each school family will be called upon to donate
a hand crafted item and a baked good to make this event a
success. Additional information will be forthcoming
regarding the fundraisers and the Mothers' Club breakfast
scheduled for mid September. Please call Sophie Lagattolla,
President of Mothers' Club @ (954) 975-6727 after 6:00 P.M.
or @ (954) 972-3444 during school hours.
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Craft Fair
Room Mother
Campus Work Days
Library Assistant
Mothers' Club
Booster Club Booth
Field Trips
Chapel Leaders
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 ANNUAL
CRAFT FAIR
Fort Lauderdale
Christian School
Saturday October 18th,
2008
Crafts, Food, Live
Entertainment & Fun
8:30 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
$2 Adults/ Children
under 12 free
FLCS
gymnasium
6330 NW 31st
Avenue
Fort
Lauderdale
Please tell your
friends and family to come
out & have a great
day here at FLCS!
For details
954-972-3444
Sorry no pets, coolers
or outside food permitted.
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SERVICE
HOURS
Do you
want to get a head start on those service hours and not have
to worry about them the rest of the year?
Then call
Mickie Oliva at 954-480-6797 or 954-401-8933
We need
volunteers for the Craft Fair.
Please
call for more details.
Areas
available to work in to complete your 10 hours of
service:
Entrance
Cashier/Publicity/Set up/Clean up/Hostess/
Parking
attendant/Mothers' Club tables/Booster Booth, Serving,
Cooking, Cleaning, Cashier
Just to
name a few………….
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 DRAMA
CLUB
Who: 6th-12th graders
only!
What: First
Meeting!!
When: Wednesday August
20
Were: Mrs. Britain's
Class Rm. 204
Time:
2:45-3:45
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 FLCS
DANCE CLASS
FLCS is offering
ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance class for grades PreK 3 thru
6th. The registration form is located in the school's front
office.
"Let them praise His
name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and
harp." Psalm 149:3
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PLEASE
TAKE NOTE OF OUR START AND DISMISSAL
TIMES
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GRADES
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START OF DAY
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DISMISSAL
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Middle School
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7:50 a.m.
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2:40 p.m.
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High School
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7:50 a.m.
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2:40 p.m.
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PreK
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8:00 a.m.
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3:00 p.m.
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Kindergarten
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8:00 a.m.
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3:05 p.m
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1st & 2nd
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8:00 a.m.
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3:10 p.m.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th
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8:00 a.m.
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3:15 p.m.
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*Please note - Secondary students who are
not picked up 3:15 p.m. will be taken to aftercare
where a charge will be added to your
account.
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 5%
Back to Schools Program
Every time parents and school supporters give our
school's 5% Back to Schools' ID Number when buying
qualifying school supplies at Office Depot, FLCS receives
credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases to use for
FREE SUPPLIES!
The Office Depot School ID Number for
FLCS is
70021364
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OPEN
HOUSE SCHEDULE
For
New Families 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Open houses listed below are scheduled for
prospective families interested in the 2007-2008
school year. If you have family members interested
or friends or neighbors, please inform them of the
following dates:
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- summer -
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Below is a list of donors who have started the Fifth
Annual Striving for Excellence Campaign. We want to thank
you for you contribution.
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Joseph Accardi
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Art & Pam Bailey
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Jack Baxter, Jr.
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James & Tina Beeson
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Thomas & Patrice Blair
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Samuel & Lillian Bordy
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Ron & Cheryl Bramos
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Thomas & Diane Calloway
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Damian Chin
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Cliff & Teresa Collier
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Alex & Sarah Costa
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Kevin & Denna Court
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Byron & Stacy Cox
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Laverne Cox
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Darrell & Susan DeYoung
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Katie Kitsteiner DuBrutz
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Greg & Barbara Henson
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Barbara Hill
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Carlos Jimenez
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Clarence & Joan Jones
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Ray & Mary Kitsteiner
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LaGasse' Pool Construction
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David Lewis
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Jerry & Roseann Mitchell
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Diana Monroe
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Steven & Elcilene Moseley
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Paul & Patricia Renneisen
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Sader & LeMaire. P.A.
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John Shea
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Mark & Mary Travers
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Terry & Barbara Wisby
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
NEEDED
FLCS is hoping to expand our pool of substitute teachers.
If you are interested in working in the classroom to fill in
during a teacher's absence, contact Mary Travers at
travers@flcs.org or 954-972-3444 for the qualifications.
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 INFORMATION
ON BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
We will be saving all of the Box Tops we can and not the
soup labels. I know that in the past we collected the soup
labels, but now Campbell's has changed the reward system and
we only collect the Box Tops for Education now. Save the Box
tops and turn them into your child's classroom. Each
classroom will be added and the one with the most Box Tops
will have an end of the year pizza party. So start saving
today.
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FLCS BAND
OPPORTUNITY
 As
many of you already know, this is the first time in several
years that we have had a FLCS Band. Although it is a
building year, the new FLCS Band is making "beautiful
music." With their first performance behind them, the
students are excited about the next level. As we look to the
future we see so much potential and envision the program
encompassing elementary, middle, and high school students.
However, we need to "crawl before we run." Our immediate
concern is procuring a bass drum with stand and appropriate
mallets, which costs approximately $1200. If you or your
business would like an opportunity to invest in the FLCS
band program, please contact either Ms Steenwyk (steenwyk@flcs.org)
or Mrs. Travers (travers@flcs.org)
by email or phone (954-972-3444). Your gift would be tax
deductible.
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NEW CLUBS AT CLUB
CRUSADER
Two new clubs have started at Club Crusader. The first,
targeting all students Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade, is
'Science Matters.' This club is unique in that it does not
run for eight consecutive weeks, but will be held one Friday
a month beginning in November and going through May. 'Sing
and Sign' Club is open for students in 1st-5th grade meets
and on Mondays. This club began on November 5 and will end
January 28. Applications for these two clubs are available
in the front office if your student would like to join the
fun.
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DANCE
CLASSES - BALLET & JAZZ
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 Dance
Registration Forms are located in the front office
and a $10 registration fee, a copy of your health
insurance card, and your first month's payment
(made payable to Jocelyn Cox) is due before the
first day of class. Space is limited, first come,
first blessed.
Ballet class starts for Pre-K - 4th Grade on
Wednesday, September 26. If you are still
interested in your child joining the class please
call (954) 584-8701 and ask for Teela Matthews.
Outfits may be purchased at Spotlight Dance
Studio
840 E Oakland Park Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
(954) 564-7722
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Mondays & Wednesdays -
Ballet
Instructor - Teela
Matthews
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Ballet
3:05 - 3:50
p.m.
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1st & 2nd Grade Ballet
3:55 - 4:50 p.m.
3rd to 6th Grade
Ballet
4:55 - 5:55
p.m.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays -
Jazz
Instructor - Jocelyn
Cox
1st - 3rd Grade Jazz &
Lyrical
3:10 - 4:10
p.m
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4th Grade & up - Jazz
& Lyrical
4:15 - 5:30
p.m.
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Prices
Ballet: 1 time a week - $40 per
month / 2 times a week - $80 per month
Jazz: 1 time a week - $40 per
month / 2 times a week - $80 per month
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Ballet Dress Code: Black
Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Jazz Dress Code: T-'Shirt, Sweat
Pants (no shorts), Black Jazz Shoes
Hair must be pulled
back.
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HURRICANE
POLICY INFORMATION
Because we are in hurricane season, please be reminded of
FLCS's hurricane procedures.
1. We will follow the Broward County school plan. If the
Broward public schools close, we will close also.
2. You may watch the local television channels where they
will note the Broward County public school status. Please
call the school for the recorded message or check the school
website for information concerning the reopening of
FLCS.
3. As a hurricane approaches, you may receive
verification by calling our school number 24 hours a day
(954) 972-3444 and a recorded message will be given to you
via phone of our status.
4. Re-opening of schools will be determined after our
school administration assesses the school's damage and
situation. We will follow Broward County School plan for
reopening unless it is possible for us to open earlier.
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STARTING
THE DAY IN THE LORD
Beginning at 8:05 a.m. every morning, PreK-5th grades
participate in school-wide devotions over the PA system. To
ensure that this time with the Lord receives the
consideration it deserves we are asking that all students
arrive at school promptly. We appreciate you support in this
area.
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STUDENT
PICK-UP PROCEDURE
To speed up the flow of traffic and ensure the safe
dismissal of the students, please familiarize yourself with
these procedures. If you have a student in Pre-K thru 5th
grade, you have been given 2 color name place cards. These
are to be displayed in the windshield of your car: either on
the dash or on the visor, on the passenger's side of your
vehicle. Be aware other lane closest to the building is a
pick-up lane and the other lane is for thru traffic only.
There is NO parking in the pick-up area between 7:00 a.m.
-8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Remember, if someone different is picking up your child,
his or her teacher needs to have a note from you with the
name of that person picking up your child. The person who
comes to pick up your child MUST present the teacher with a
photo identification before your child will be released.
PLEASE
HELP US BY DOING YOUR PART:
1. Pull as far forward in the pick-up lane as possible.
Please do not stop by the bench where your child is
sitting.
2. The teachers will help the children into the cars.
Encourage your child to wait for teacher assistance. Please
stay in your car during the pick-up procedure
3. If you child is not yet at the pick-up area, pull
around and get back in the pick-up lane.
4. Never ask your child to get in the vehicle when you
are in the thru-traffic only lane.
5. Always use the crosswalk when walking up to pick up
your child.
6. Please model patience and courtesy to the children at
this time!
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PIANO
LESSONS!
All ages, all levels (easy to advanced)
Call Candice Surjana at (616)-460-8149 or e-mail her at
Candice.surjana@gmail.com
$15/session (30 minutes) for FLCS students, $20/session
for non-FLCS students
Monday through Thursday after school.
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PLEASE
TAKE NOTE OF DISMISSAL TIMES
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GRADES
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START OF DAY
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DISMISSAL
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Middle School
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7:50 a.m.
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2:40 p.m.
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High School
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7:50 a.m.
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2:40 p.m.
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PreK-Kindergarten
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8:00 a.m.
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3:00 p.m.
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1st & 2nd
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8:00 a.m.
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3:10 p.m.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th
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8:00 a.m.
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3:15 p.m.
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SERVICE
HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
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Craft Fair
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Room Mother
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FLCS Auction
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Golf Tournament
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Campus Work Days
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Mothers' Club
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Booster Club Booth
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Field Trips
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Chapel Leaders
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CRUSADER ATHLETICS
Please remember to get your sports physical as it is
required by the FHSAA to participate. Replacement forms are
available online at www.flcs.org. Also attached is the
Consent and Release from Liability Certificate form which
much be completed by your parent. Both forms must be turned
in to the school office before you will be allowed to
practice.
Visit www.viewmyschedule.com for a complete schedule of
Crusader sports.
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NEWS FROM OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Students in Kindergarten through high school are required
to use the schools P. E. uniform. Students in grades K-5
will wear their P. E. uniforms to school on the days they
have P. E. class. They are required to wear the school's P.
E. short and shirt with white socks and appropriate athletic
shoes. Their shirts will need to remain tucked in their
shorts throughout the entire school day. Be aware that
points will be deducted from their grade is they are not
outfitted properly for P. E. class..The P. E. uniforms are
sold at Sunshine Uniform. Students who do not wear their P.
E. uniform to school must wear the regular school uniform to
P. E. class.
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NEW
FAMILY REFERRAL CREDIT
FLCS parents, don't forget, if you recommend a new family
to FLCS and that family attends, you can receive a $500
tuition credit. Stop by the front office to pick up a new
family referral form.
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Return to
FLCS Home Page
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Click
here to see information on Yearbook
Ads
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT CRUSADER ATHLETICS
AT THE SAME TIME
Purchase a banner that will hang on the new fencing
surrounding the athletic fields. A 4 x 6 foot banner is $500
for a full year of advertising. All proceeds go toward the
purchasing of capital equipment needs within the athletic
department. You can pick up an order form in the front
office, or at any FLCS home games.
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