Back to School Info: Meet the Teacher, Supplies, Dress Code & More

Good Morning Fellowship Families,

We are less than a week away from Back to School Night/Meet the Teacher! If you’d like to stop by, check out your child’s classroom, and meet their teacher, we invite you to join us on Thursday, September 1, from 4:00-5:30 PM.

Back to School Night/Meet the Teacher:

Families can:

Meet the Teacher & Walk the School
Drop off school supplies (please label all items with your child’s name and place them in a paper/plastic bag)
Sign up for a locker (6th-12th grade students only)

School Supplies

As a reminder, you can find all school supply lists at the link provided [here]. Any FCS supply fees listed on the supply list will be billed out and due by September 7, via QuickBooks.

6th-12th Grade Students will need to bring all of the supplies from the list but can limit the following supplies to those listed below. Students will need to refill these supplies regularly/as needed.

For 6th-12th grade students, please bring the following:

Pencil pouch (to be stored in the binder)
5 pencils (restocked each week)
4 pens (restocked each week)
Whiteout
Colored pencils
Scissors
Glue stick
Scientific Calculator (labeled with student’s name)
FCS provided planner (given on the first day of school)
5 tab/subject separators
2 spiral notebooks
1 package of notebook paper (restocked each week)

Dress Code Reminders/Changes:

While we do not require school uniforms at Fellowship Christian School, we ask for modest dress as guided by the Lord. Please review the following dress code reminders:

Tops must fully cover the midriff at all times (sitting, standing, and reaching).

No crop tops allowed (even under zipped sweatshirts).

Underwear must be fully covered by outer apparel.

Dresses/skirts must be fingertip length or longer.

Tennis shoes/athletic shoes and P.E. attire are required for students in P.E. class.

Shoulder straps must be at least two finger widths wide.

Tears in jeans/clothing cannot be above the knee.

Hoods on hoodies should not be worn inside the building.

No apparel showing or promoting any form of weaponry is allowed (except the Armor of God).

Note: Please bring and wear glasses if you need them.

Electronics Policy Reminders:

At FCS, we want to maintain a community of active engagement and minimize distractions. To achieve this, we ask that students do not bring electronics to school (including smart watches, air pods, cell phones, laptops, etc.).

Personal devices can be difficult to monitor in a school setting, and we believe in fostering a community without those distractions.
6th-12th grade students will use Google Classroom for schoolwork. No personal devices are needed for this purpose.
The school phone is available for emergent phone calls at the Front Desk, and staff phones are also available for emergencies.

Students may bring cellphones but must store them in their “phone homes” upon entering school. This ensures phones aren’t used during inappropriate times.

If you have questions about the electronics policy, please contact us.

Thinkwave/Grading System & Tadpoles:

Thinkwave is our online grading, attendance, and communication platform for students in K-12th grade. For Pre-K families, we use Tadpoles.

New families will receive an invite to Thinkwave by the end of August.
Returning families do not need to re-register for Thinkwave; they simply need to select the correct school year after logging in.

6th-12th grade students will need a Gmail account for Google Classroom.

FCS Athletics/Sports:

The FCS Lady Eagles volleyball team has already started practice, and we are excited for the upcoming season! The final game schedule will be posted by September 4.

Winter basketball registration is open for 8th-12th grade boys and girls. Track & Field will be available in the spring.

For FCS athletics, please refer to the Athletics Info & Registration link for details. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Smith, our Athletic Director at NSmith@FellowshipChristianSchools.com.

Additional Extracurricular Activities & Extended Care:

Extended Care begins on September 12.
Friday Care begins on October 7.
Extracurricular activities such as art, robotics, and tumbling will also be offered.
Camps will be available during academic breaks. More information will be emailed in mid-September.

School Lunch Menu:

School lunch will be offered for purchase starting October 4. Orders must be placed by Thursday prior to the lunch week (e.g., for the week of October 4, orders must be placed by September 29).

Cost: $3.75/lunch
Includes: Main dish, fruit/veggie, side, drink

Please note: Lunch can’t be canceled due to illness/absence without two weeks’ notice. Please ensure you order by the deadline as we cannot accommodate late lunch orders.

Home Lunch, Snacks & Water Bottles:

We ask that all students bring:

A labeled lunch box
Two snacks
A beverage
A labeled water bottle

Please do not pack nuts or shellfish due to student allergies.

1st Day of School

6th-12th Grade: Monday, September 12
Pre-K – 5th Grade: Wednesday, September 7

Important Dates & Events

School Picture Day: Thursday, October 13
Parent-Student Handbook: Available online for review.
Volunteer Sign-Up Deadline: August 31
COVID Policies & Procedures: Available on the school website.
Parking Lot, Drop-off & Pick-up: Detailed procedures will be sent on September 1.

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year and are excited to welcome you all back!

God bless,

Mrs. Smith & the FCS Team