Happy Holidays

Falcon Flyer monthly news & updates

November 30, 2021

First Quarter Honor List

Many of our students excelled in the first quarter of the academic year and landed on the Honor List.

You can see a full list of students earning academic recognition here.

Thoughts from Mr. Culpepper

The holiday season is fully upon us and for many, it is a great time to pause, reflect, and give thanks. In his column this month, Mr. Culpepper provides insight on Gratitude and Biblical Fluency.

Upcoming Events

Today - Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Sunburst

December 2 - Junior High Girls Basketball vs. Central Catholic

December 3 - Falcon Fun Run

December 9 - LEARN Night Open House

December 6-16 - High School STUCO Bake Sale

December 7 - High School Basketball vs. Heisey Hoops

December 13 - High School Basketball vs. Great Falls Homeschool

December 16 - Christmas Program 2pm & 6:30pm Performances

For event times and a full list of activities, click here..

Year-End Giving Opportunities

It is the time of year where we once again ask our friends and families to prayerfully consider a year-end gift to support Foothills.

Our annual mailing arrived in mailboxes last week and we are so thankful for all those who have supported our school for the past 25 years.

This year, we have exciting opportunities to support scholarships, key projects in our current facility, and construction of a new soccer field and gymnasium.

Be sure to read our full letter which highlights some of the key moments at FCCS over the past 25 years. You can also donate online in support of any of the three areas by clicking here or you can sponsor any one of our PreK-8 grade students participating in Friday's Fun Run.

Thank you for your continued support of Foothills!

Student News & Updates

Student Council Service Projects Make an Impact Near & Far

Last month, we shared our Elementary Student Council was organizing Operation Christmas Child for our school with a goal of 22 boxes. Thanks to their efforts and generous support from Foothills families, they were able to deliver 27 boxes to the Harvest Springs collection site. They were also blessed with monetary donations of more than $90 for postage. Not to mention, several families provided boxes and covered shipping costs!

This month, our High School Student Council will be hosting their annual Bake Sale to benefit and support the Great Falls Rescue Mission. This year, the sale kicks off Monday, December 6 and will run through Thursday, December 16. Last year, the sale raised $400 and the Council matched that amount to make an $800 donation to the Mission.

Be sure to stop in before school and get some yummy baked items. They are a great gift for family or treat for the office. If you are interested in helping by donating baked items, please contact STUCO advisor, Mrs. Carrie Morrison at cmorrison@foothillschristian.org.

Falcon Basketball Update

Junior High Teams Wrap up their Season this Week

Our 6th-8th grade boys and girls have been hitting the hardwood since late October. Teams have played two games a week and traveled as far away as Sunburst as part of their season.

Their hard work all comes down to this week as they compete in tournaments. The girls finished with a 6-3 regular season record and finished as the #3 seed. That placement earned them a first round bye and the opportunity to host the #6 seed, Great Falls Central Catholic this Thursday at 5pm at MSDB. The winner of that game will advance to the Final Four which will be played in Simms this Saturday, December 4.

The boys host a first round game tonight at 5pm against Sunburst. With a win, they will advance to the 2nd round of the tournament and travel to Heart Butte on Thursday to play against the #1 seed Warriors. Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates throughout the week as we cheer on our Falcon teams.

High School Basketball Hits the Hardwood

Our teams tipped off their season 10 days ago during the Thanksgiving Shoot-Out hosted by Helena Christian School.

The girls had a rough start to their season and dropped both tournament games to Helena Christian and Flathead Valley Homeschool. The team is young, consisting of one senior, three freshman and three eighth grade players. For all but the senior, the weekend was their first varsity game experience. While the outcome may not have been what they hoped, the players and coaches are working hard and looking forward to their next game on December 7 and a season of improvement and growth.

The boys started out their tournament on a better note, taking a first round win over Petra Academy. The win moved them ahead in the bracket to face North Idaho Christian School. NICS was the eventual tournament champion and proved too much for the Falcons. The loss moved them to the consolation side of the bracket where they would face Petra Academy a second time. Hot shooting by Petra put them ahead of the Falcons the second time around and Petra took the victory. The Falcons went 1-2 on the weekend but look to be a fun and entertaining team to watch this year!

They are back on the court tonight in Helena against Helena Homeschool. Game time is 6pm at the Helena Salvation Army.

Please Join us for our Annual Christmas Program

You are invited to join us for our annual Christmas Program on Thursday, December 16. We will be holding two showings again this year. Our matinee will begin at 2pm and the evening performance will be at 6:30pm.

For those who are unable to join us in person, please join us on our Facebook page to watch the livestream of the 6:30pm performance.

We will once again be taking a love offering during both programs. This year, however, proceeds will be directed to our music program to assist with future upgrades to our sound system and lighting.

Community Partnership Spotlight

We want to continue to recognize our Community Partnership Program members and want to extend a thank you to Thrivent - Karl Dorr for his continued support of Foothills!

Dorr has been with our program since it began and sponsors our 1st and 8th grade classes this year. He is also partnering with us to help with our Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event on January 27. We are thankful for his support of our teachers and Foothills!

We still have several classes, clubs, and athletic teams available for sponsorship this year. Contact Kerri Koteskey at kkoteskey@foothillschristian.org if you would like more information on sponsorship opportunities.