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Don't forget to send your child with a water bottle every day to school.
If your child forgets their water bottle, they may use the water fountains or purchase a water bottle for 50 cents from the school office.
Please put 50 cents in your child's pencil case for this emergency.
Exact change only please.
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION |
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We collect Box Tops all year long. A labeled sandwich bag will be sent home in family folders for your convenience several times a year. We raised over $600 last year thanks to Box Tops so keep on clipping!
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| EARLY SIGN OUT |
Please refrain from signing out your children after 2 pm unless you have an appointment. The end of the day is as important as the beginning of the day, so children should stay in class.
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| MEDICATIONS |
ALL MEDICATIONS brought to school must be in their original containers by the parent and labeled with a permanent marker. In addition, for medicine to be dispensed a Medicine Authorization Form must be completed in the school office.
NO MEDICATIONS should be left in student backpacks. This poses a danger to other children.
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| BIRTHDAY MARQUIS SIGN |
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If you would like your child's name on the sign at the front entrance for their birthday, please fill out the Birthday Marquis form provided by PTL. The cost is $10. Forms are available at the school office.
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| VOLUNTEER HOURS |
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There are many opportunities to complete your volunteer hours:
*Field Trips/Classroom Time
(Contact your classroom/homeroom teacher)
*Night of Knights
(Contact Joyce Hepscher @
nok2015@familyofchristtampa.com)
PTL Events
*Bonfire
*Changing the Birthdays on the Marquis
*Maintaining flower beds
*Setting up for events
*Cleaning up after events(Contact our PTL President, Lauren Hracho at Lauren.hracho@verizon.net.
Office Work
*Picture Day
*Clothes Closet
*Box Top Organization
*Grounds Work
*Pencil Sharpening for SAT Testing
20 volunteer hours must be completed by the Thursday, May 18, 2017.
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| MAKING MAGIC/AR GOALS |
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Students will receive a "Making Magic" slip when noticed by a teacher or staff member doing something good for another student. Those slips will be collected at the office and names will be drawn each week at chapel. Students whose names are drawn may visit the elementary or middle school treasure boxes for prizes.
Students who meet or exceed their AR Goal will have their name put in a drawing for a $5 Barnes & Noble gift card.
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YOUR PTL BOARD
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President:
Lauren Hracho
Vice-President:
Lori Kwilecki
Secretary:
Jeannine Armington
Treasurer:
Chris Sykes
Night Of Knights Chair:
Joyce Hepscher
Book Fair Coordinators:
Lori Kwilecki
Kimberly Koenck
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DRAMA CLUB
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Drama club for kindergarten thru fourth graders begins on Thursday, September 8th. There is still time to register. Forms are available at the school office. The cost is $80 for a six-week session. The club meets from 3-4:30 pm on Thursdays in the Sanctuary. Students will perform for their parents on the last week of the session which is Thursday, October 6th. Feel free to contact Mrs. Ferguson (813-495-5621) with any questions.
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| MyOn |
Family of Christ students have access to MyOn thru the school. Students may access books using the MyOn website and your special code given to your family by their teacher. If you have any questions, please ask your class/homeroom teacher for your code.
READING
MyON is the world's largest
interactive digital library
with over 4,000 books geared for
pre-K through 12th grade.
PERSONALIZATION
MyON knows kids individually-
age, interests, reading level,
books they've read, and suggests
other books they might like,
at their reading level.
CONTENT
Thousands of books from over
26 publishers-70% nonfiction
and over 10% Spanish.
ACCESS
24/7 unlimited, anytime,
anywhere access, available on
desktops, laptops, tablets,
and mobile devices.
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No Dogs Allowed On Campus
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PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
During our Family of Christ Teacher/Staff Installation Service, Paula Olson, a church council member spoke to the congregation and school families. We were touched by her perception of our Family of Christ School. I'd like to share her thoughts with you.
So many wonderful things happen here. As a church member, I am still struck by the fact that the school started so small a few years ago and now we have almost 180 Kindergarten-8th grade students that we nurture, grow and minister to! God is so good. I knew we had parents and teachers who worked hard to support the school and its children and staff, but didn't truly appreciate how much they do until I experienced it myself. One such example is the "Night of Knights" school event that I have attended several years. This event, put on by dedicated parents, teachers and the generosity of those who attend, has allowed for many enhancements on campus. The most recent project is the wonderful new awning in front of the building. While that is such a wonderful thing, we also have so many smaller, less noticeable blessings that happen every day. We have church members who come in and help students with their reading, math and computer skills, we help move dirt and sand, paint or pull weeds... we all work together for this amazing mission and partnership.
I would like to say THANK YOU to all our teachers and staff for your very important part in all of this. The late nights grading papers, the extra time thinking of a new way to show the students a concept so they will understand, the patience when there is someone who is having a difficult day, the hug when they just need a hug. You are such an important part of who we are at Family Of Christ. We are special here not only because we teach these children every day the skills they need to succeed in life but also because every day there is the opportunity to share the word of GOD and his amazing message.
As it says in Proverbs 22:6 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. " Our teachers and staff all have had, and will continue to have, an impact on the children who come to school here, molding them daily in ways that will effect the rest of their lives. I hope you have an amazing year continuing to minister to these children.
The Bible refers to teaching many times. Teaching and parenting is certainly not an easy undertaking! In Deuteronomy it says, "Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants."
We all pray for everyone at FOC to have a wonderful year, continuing to grow these children into beautiful flowers.
Blessings,
Paula Olson
Church Council
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FAMILY FOLDERS |
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Every Thursday your Family Folder from the school office will come home. Please feel free to decorate the cover with pictures and artwork and make it your own. All school paperwork will be included in this folder to prevent a trickle of papers throughout the week. Please return the folder and its contents back to school on Friday or the following Monday so it may be sent home the following week on Thursday reloaded with materials.
In addition, if you own a small business or would like to distribute flyers for an event please stop by the office to get it included in family folders.
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CHAPEL
Students have chapel on Monday mornings. Pastor Dave, Pastor Kurt, and Mrs. Ferguson facilitate this service. Students are encouraged to bring an offering every Monday morning. This money can be earned doing small chores at home. First quarter chapel offering will go to Metropolitan Ministries. 
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YEARBOOK PHOTOS
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Students will have their yearbook picture taken on Wednesday, September 14th. We ask that all students wear their NAVY
uniform shirts for these photos.
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SPIRIT SHIRTS FOR SALE
Spirit shirts in gray cotton and sport tech fabric in various sizes are available for sale for children and adults at the school office. Tuition Express is accepted.
In the next coming weeks an order form for sweatshirts will be coming home in family folders.
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RECYCLE BIN
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FOC continues to be environmentally conscious by recycling paper.
What do we recycle?
*Clean Newspaper *Phone Books *Soft Books *Cereal Boxes *Construction Paper *Office Paper *Magazines *Mixed Paper
The bin is located at the back of the parking lot, near the soccer field.
Please help the earth while helping FOC at the same time. Proceeds from the recycle company go to our student council. Student council uses the money for pep rallies, recess equipment, and other fun items for all FOC students to enjoy.
Save the environment and help FOC earn cash!
RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
* Turn in your used printer cartridges to Family of Christ. Run your own business or work at a company that doesn't recycle printer cartridges? Help us earn money by turning in used inkjet and laser cartridges.
* We are in need of Windows 7 and higher computers and laptops. If you are upgrading your home computers, please consider donating them to FOC.
Anything else? Older computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, etc...can be dropped off at Staples or Best Buy and they can recycle your
electronics. *** Call the store first - they may charge if you are recycling older equipment such as monitors and televisions.
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THANK YOU SAFETY PATROL
Please be aware of the Safety Patrol students when you are pulling up to car line in your car. Cars should keep a safe distance from the students and obey their commands when they put out their hands for you to stop or proceed in line.
Elementary parents please be mindful that middle school starts at 8:10 am. Middle School students are being dropped off in car line between 8 and 8:10 am and may be late for class if the car ahead of them lingers in car line. Please drop your child off closer to 8:15 am so our middle school students make it to class on time.
Take a moment to thank the fifth graders who are aiding our students with arrival and dismissal. Our safety patrol perform a very important job at the school.
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11TH ANNUAL
NIGHT OF KNIGHTS
"Masquerade Ball"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
HUNTER'S GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
6-10 pm
*Tickets have been paid for over the summer. For more information contact Joyce Hepscher at NOK@foc-knights.com.
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CYBER SAFETY
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The Cyber Safety presentation for 4-8th graders will be Wednesday, October 12th. Fourth and fifth grade classes will have their presentation at 9:15 am and sixth thru eighth grade classes will have their presentation and video at 10:15 am. Parents are welcome to sit and listen in the back of the sanctuary.
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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Families showed up for the Back To School Bash for good food, fellowship and fun! Students played "Minute To Win It" games while feasting on bacon inspired fare and Kona ice! A great time was had by all.
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PTL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
DUE TO SCHOOL BEING CLOSED, PLEASE USE THE WEBSITE TO PURCHASE BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
The Scholastic book fair is here! The Fair will take place from August 29-September 2 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm (Except on Friday when it will close at noon). There will be loads of great reads for our primary grades, middle school students and even a selection for the grownups.
Students will have a preview day and then be able to purchase books later in the week. Information about purchase days will go home in classroom newsletters.
If you send a check with your student, make sure to make it out to FOC not Scholastic.
Feel free to shop before and after school. Teachers will have a wish list at the register for their classrooms.
Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles can order on-line too.
Go to:
to go to our school's homepage. Here you can also look up any book titles and descriptions to help your child make the perfect selection at the book fair!
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CHURCH SERVICES
Please join us for weekly church services:
Saturday Evening, 6:00pm-Traditional Service
Sunday Morning, 9:15am-Traditional Services & Sunday School Classes
Sunday Morning, 10:45am-Contemporary Service with Praise Band and Sunday School Services
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CAR TAGS
We have extra car tags available in the school office. If you have a grandparent picking up at dismissal or need another for the family car, respond to this email and we will send home another in your family folder.
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CHAPEL
Parents are welcome to attend chapel on Monday mornings. We ask that you sit in the back rows and refrain from conversing with the other parents during the service.
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Coach Konner Dozark
Athletic Director, PE Teacher
Hi, my name is Konner Dozark and I am so excited to be a new PE teacher and Athletic Director at Family of Christ. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I attended Wharton High School. My family and I have attended Family of Christ's church for over a decade and have been fortunate to have participated in multiple mission trips with the youth group. Growing up, I played just about every major sport possible
with soccer being my favorite. I played varsity soccer at Wharton all four years, played collegiate soccer for Maryville College as well as one season at the semi-professional level. I graduated from Maryville college in Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in physical education and a minor in business. Family of Christ has always played a large role in my family's life as well as my own. I am proud and excited to say that I am beginning my career here at Family of Christ as well.
Coach Kenny Barrett
Assistant Athletic Director, Leadership Teacher
My name is Kenneth Barrett. I am the new Assistant Athletic Directors and Leadership Teacher. I am excited to be a a part of FOC family and I am looking forward to meeting all of you.
I attended Berkeley Prep for high school where I lettered in baseball, basketball, and football. While growing up I participated in traveling/competitive baseball and basketball prior to adding football my senior year of high school. Luckily, I was blessed enough to play Division I football at Bucknell University as well as one year of baseball. At Bucknell, I majored in History and minored in Education. Many of my previous teachers, professors coaches, and my parents have prepared me for this opportunity by teaching good morals, the importance of a strong work ethic, and the value of strong communication skills. I plan to use these skills to keep our students and student athletes at FOC motivated to show improvement every day, while not getting discouraged when they make mistakes. I am excited to get started!
Coach Alex Davis,
Varsity Volleyball Coach, Cross Country Coach
Coach Alex Davis is back to coach our varsity volleyball and cross country teams. With years of experience playing volleyball, running and coaching our Knights, this is sure to be a great season for all!
Alex is a student at the University of South Florida and plans to graduate with a degree in Health Sciences with concentrations in biological health and behavior/social health. After obtaining her bachelors degree she plans to pursue a masters in Occupational Therapy, with hopes of specializing in Pediatrics.
VOLLEYBALL & CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
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