Family of Christ Christian School Newsletter

Family of Christ Christian School

KNIGHTS NEWSLETTER

Volume 13, Issue 6

JANUARY 2017

IMPORTANT DATES

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

Students Return to School

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

Epiphany Bonfire

6-9 pm

MON.-TUES., JANUARY 9 & 10

Kennedy Space Center Field Trip

Third Grade

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

Courthouse Field Trip

Seventh Grade

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

PTL Meeting @ 2:15 pm

All Welcome!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

2017/2018 Registration Paperwork Goes Home

Due back on Tuesday, January 31st

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

All School Pancake Breakfast

7:30-8:15 am

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

No School

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Drama Club Begins

WED.-FRI., JANUARY 17-20

Scholastic Book Fair

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH

Medieval Times Field Trip

Sixth Grade

MON.-FRI., JANUARY 23-27

National Lutheran Schools Week

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Registration Deadline for FOC Current Students & Siblings

SCHOOL LUNCHES

The January lunch menu begins Wednesday, January 4th. Our new caterers Dash of Salt & Pepper, China City along with Jimmy Johns will be providing our delicious lunches.

CLOTHES CLOSET

We can always use help maintaining our clothes closet. If you would like volunteer hours, please contact Ms. Patti at Pharmon@familyofchristtampa.com

The clothes closet (located in the black credenza) is in the Narthex and is bursting at the seams, especially with small sized uniform tops and bottoms. Come in during the week, on weekends, or in the evenings to try on the clothes.

WATER BOTTLES

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school to stay hydrated throughout the day. Water is the only drink permitted throughout the day in the classrooms and P.E. class. If a student would like to purchase a water bottle for 50 cents in an emergency they may at the office. Please put 50 cents in your child's pencil case for this emergency.

EARLY SIGN OUT/PREPLANNED ABSENCES/MAKEUP WORK

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.

If you know your child will be absent please email the teacher ahead of time and let them know.

If you request work for your sick child, please come by the school office and pick it up.

Thank You

Night of Knights

VIP($1500) Level Sponsor

Thank You

Night of Knights

Platinum ($1000 or more) Level Sponsors

Thank You

Night of Knights

Gold ($500) Level Sponsors

Thank You

Night of Knights

Silver ($250) Level Sponsors

Woodruff Friends & Family

The Riley Family

Teresa Rogers, P.A.

Keller-Williams

The Photos Family

NOVEMBER AR WINNERS

The following students were selected to win a $5 Barnes & Noble gift card for reaching their AR goal:

K-Brooke S.

1-Eleanor D.

2-Kate A.

3-Kylee E.

4-Ella C.

5-Gabe L.

NIGHT OF KNIGHTS AUCTION ITEM:

PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY!

Our two Principal For The Day participants were Christian and Greyson T. They spent their day working hard ordering the school's Friday ice cream, running errands to classrooms and attending meetings.

For all their hard work they were treated to lunch off campus at Red Robin with Mrs. Snow.

The Family of Christ Staff would like to wish our families many blessings and all the best for the new year!

SPORTS CORNER

FLAG FOOTBALL

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break. The coaches and I are excited for the upcoming flag football season. We will begin practices the week of January 9th. A schedule of practices and games will come shortly upon completion of the athletic department's BCAL Athletic League meeting this week.

Students will need football cleats (soccer cleats are fine) for the upcoming season and their own pair of black shorts for the games. Family of Christ will provide jerseys for the players that can be washed and returned at the end of the season.

GOLF

Golf tournaments will begin in January. Emails will be sent out to the team.

OUR PTL BOARD

President: Lauren Hracho

Vice-President: Lori Kwilecki

Secretary: Chris Sykes

Treasurer: Jeanine Armington

NEXT MEETING:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH @ 2:15 PM

MATERNITY LEAVE SUBSTITUTE

FOR THIRD GRADE

Hi! My name is Lisa Crawford and I am excited to teach 3rd grade at Family of Christ while Ms. Steinbreck enjoys precious time with her new baby. I have been substituting at FOC for the past two years. Being that I have already taught in that classroom on several occasions, I know this will be an easy transition for both me and the third grade class.

As a teacher I believe in setting high expectations, encouraging creativity, and having fun while teaching. My students know that I love learning, I am rooting for them, and have a positive attitude. I believe every student learns differently and I'm willing to try anything for them to achieve that "AHA" moment. I will do my best to see that both students and parents enjoy a smooth transition.

Blessings,

Lisa Crawford

EPIPHANY BONFIRE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

6-9 PM

FOOD TRUCKS will be available to purchase meals.

Each vendor is able to accept cash/credit/debit cards.

FOOD TRUCK VENDORS:

Chick's Coop

Big Bang BBQ

Marty's Dog House

Prices will range from $3-$10

CLASS FUNDRAISERS:

Fourth Grade: Bakery

Eighth Grade: Drinks, 50/50 Raffle, Glow Sticks

(Cash Only)

Music and Games will be provided by PTL.

DUCKY GRAMS

Ducky grams are coming in February!

CHAPEL OFFERINGS

Third quarter chapel offerings will be going towards the Hearts For Jesus Program's Florida-Georgia District.

The Mission of the Florida-Georgia District is to serve, assist, and encourage congregations in the ministry of Jesus Christ.

People of the Florida-Georgia District are equipped, empowered, engaged... connecting people to Jesus.

ALL SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Friday, January 13th

7:30-8:15 am.

$3 for students and family members.

RSVP forms will come home in Family Folders.

There will be a new Drama Club session January 19th for an eight-week program. Look for information in family folders.

Your 2017/2018 school registration form for our current students is due on or before Tuesday, January 31st. Registration forms will come home in family folders. Registration will secure your child's spot for the upcoming year. After January 31st student spots will open to the public.

A special shout out to the Moyer Family for donating the USF and Lightning tickets for our school raffle.

NIGHT OF KNIGHTS AUCTION ITEM:

POKEMON GO

Mrs. Paloma-Ho and her son Nick had fun with Cade C. and Mason V. from the third grade playing Pokemon Go. They all had a great time eating and hanging out by the Riverwalk! Great weather! :)

CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday @ 6 pm Traditional

Sunday @ 9:15 am Traditional

Sunday @ 10:45 am Contemporary