Family of Christ Christian School Newsletter

Family of Christ Christian School

KNIGHTS NEWSLETTER

Volume 13, Issue 7

FEBUARY 2017

IMPORTANT DATES

MON., JAN. 30-THURS., FEB. 14

Ducky Grams

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Progress Reports Go Home

Lenten Service 7 pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Students may wear Friday spirit clothes

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

No School

Fair Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Valentine's Day

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Walk-A-Thon Paperwork Due

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

No School

President's Day

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Donuts With Dad

7:45-8:30 am

SCHOOL LUNCHES

Lunches are provided by Jimmy Johns & Dash of Salt & Pepper. Lunches are all pre-ordered. Emergency lunches include an uncrustable sandwich, chips, and drink.

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

YOUNG INNOVATORS FINALISTS

Four FOC students made the top 20 out of 363 invention entries for the Young Innovators Competition sponsored by USF. The Students are:

Annalisa U.-A helpful App. for children with Autism.

Julia S.-A swim product that helps you put on your swim cap.

Waishy H.-The Turtle Tote used to save turtles in the road.

Hannah H.-A vibrating ball used to teach a dog to fetch.

Our very own Annalisa U. made the top 6 of the finalists. She will join the other 5 finalists invited to attend a workshop held by U.S. patent holder and news anchor Jenn Holloway and Finalist Judge Dr. Sebastian Dewhurst at Channel 8. The finalists will compete at USF's Tampa Campus on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 6 pm. Join us to cheer on Annalisa U.!

YEARBOOK ADS

YEARBOOK ADS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND

Show pride in your student or congratulate your graduate!

Pictures must be received by email with your ad.

No phone pictures will be accepted.

Please email your picture to Mrs. Smith at gsmith@familyofchristtampa.com.

Form will come home in family folders!

DUCKY GRAMS

Ducky grams are coming! Ducky grams is a fundraiser for the 5th grade safety patrol to attend Universal Studios.

WE HAVE A NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE

It's here! We are proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, FOC-Knights.com.

While the aesthetics of the site are very similar, the functionality is greatly improved. Our site now has a responsive layout that will support your mobile devices with ease. Explore our site to see more of our enhancements!

LUTHERAN SCHOOL'S WEEK

This year's Lutheran School's Week theme was: Upon This Rock based on Isaiah 26:4: "Trust in the Lord forever for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."

The week included:

*Rock art personalized by students and families

*Crazy Sock Day

*First Day of school pictures

*Family, Military, Positive Message T-shirts

*Rock wall

SPORTS CORNER

FLAG FOOTBALL

Coach Kenny and Coach Konner are so proud of the flag football teams thus far this season! Each team continues to improve tremendously and are having fun. We want to wish the teams good luck for the rest of the season as we make a push for the playoffs. Go Knights!

GOLF

The golf team won their first golf tournament this week. They showed great skill and sportsmanship. Go Knights!

OUR PTL BOARD

President: Lauren Hracho

Vice-President: Lori Kwilecki

Secretary: Jeannine Armington

Treasurer: Chris Sykes

NO PTL MEETING THIS MONTH.

Knights Tumblers are still available. Order forms are available at the school office.

Family of Christ is in first place with our Chick-Fil-A fundraiser. Turner Bartels is in a close second. We will have another Chick-Fil-A Night on Tuesday, April 25th.

2017 Family of Christ

Walk-A-Thon!!!

"KNIGHTS FOR CHRIST"

Leave your book bags at home!

Bring sneakers, athletic clothes, and YOUR FAST FEET!

Date: Friday, March 10th
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Place: FOC Soccer Field

*Sponsorship forms are coming home in family folders.