School Hours

7:50am-2:00pm

Wed. Dismissal @

1:00pm

The building is open

@ 7:15 am for

students.

“ H O M E O F T H E F L Y E R S ”

Fruit Cove Middle School

“THE PILOT”

In the month of December all six Character Counts Pillars are celebrated. The pillars are: Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

December 11th Semester exams begin. December 12th DC Parent Meeting 7:00 to 8:00pm December 16th FCMS Family Night at the Icemen Game 7:30pm December 21st Last Day of the Quarter December 22nd through January 5th Christmas Break

3180 Racetrack Rd St. Johns, FL 32259

904-547-7880 904-547-7885 fax

December 8, 2017 Weekly Newsletter

Don’t Miss Fruit Cove Family Night at the Icemen Game!

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Parents please keep in mind that inclement weather in the mornings creates long drop off lines. If you know there might be bad weather, plan on getting to school a little earlier in order to get all the students to class on time.

Student Drop Off Reminder

Fruit Cove Middle School Band

Be sure to catch the Fruit Cove Middle School Jazz Ensemble in action at one of their upcoming performances. The Jazz Ensemble will be playing at the St. Augustine Nights of Lights Saturday, December 9th from 6pm to 8pm. Your next chance to see them will be at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Decem-ber 16th at 7:30pm.

PTO Spirit Wear

Attention FCMS parents!! The PTO has spirit wear inventory available for those of you that may need a holiday gift idea for your child. Please inquire with Margaret Urban at mlandrsn@aol.com to see if the item you wish to order is still available. Thank you again for supporting FCMS PTO!!!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA meets on Tuesdays from 2-3pm to encourage and inspire young people in their walk with God. FCMS students of all faiths meet to lift one another up and challenge each other to share their faith. Each Tuesday FCA has a special youth speaker from area churches who shares a short message of hope and courage.

“FCA is a place where I can have fun and be surrounded by Christians plus learn more about God and Jesus. FCA is completely led by 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students of FCMS who are passionate about God and sharing their faith with their friends. We can make a difference. FCA shows us how.” - Katelyn 6th Grade.

“My faith has grown being around other Christian students from school. It’s cool to meet new people at FCA and then see them around school knowing they feel the same way about God.” - Cole 6th Grade “FCA has given me the opportunity to see all the stu-dents who go to FCMS who share the same feelings for Christ as I have, even adults. It has allowed me to make new Christian friends. I am so blessed to be able

to have this opportunity.” - Cora 6th Grade “FCA creates a warm and welcoming environment. I enjoy hanging out with my friends” - Emily 8th Grade

Club Spotlight

Testing

Exam Schedule for December

*AB1 classes will test on December 13th and the 20th. There will be a special bell schedule these two days to extend the AB1 class period.

Date Exam

12/11 & 12 PE and Language Arts

12/13* PE, Language Arts, most electives, and Social Studies (AB1 Only)

12/14 & 15 Social Studies and most electives

12/18, 19, 20

Math and Science

The Character Counts! 6 Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 9 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end at Palencia Elementary School. Registration fees are as follows: 6K-$25 before January 1 $35 on race day 3K-$20 before January 1 $30 on race day Registration forms and more information are available online at www.racesmith.com/races/CHARACTERCOUNTS.html. Race proceeds will support CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives throughout the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD). The run/walk is open to all ages. The top three winners will be awarded in each of the age categories, as well as, the overall male and female finishers. A cash donation will be awarded to the top schools with the most registrants.

Spelling Bee Character Counts!

Spelling Bee Results! The first place winner of the 2017-2018 Fruit Cove Middle School Spelling Bee is 8th grader, Avery Markowicz! Congratulations Avery! Our second place winner is 6th grader, Saharsh Devireddy, and third place is 8th grader, Alex Ball. Congratulations to all the spellers in the bee and good luck in the upcoming county wide spelling bee, Avery Markowicz!

FCMS Club Meeting Dates and Times

Club Sponsor(s) Day Time Room

Art Club (7th/8

th)

Oct 3 – Jan 17 Ms. Greening Every other Tuesday 2:00-3:15 755

Art Club (6th)

Feb 20 – May 1 Ms. Greening Every other Tuesday 2:00-3:15 755

B6 Club Ms. Alford & Ms. Jones 1st & 2nd Monday of the month

2:00-3:00 750

Crochet Club Ms. Miller Every Tuesday 2:00-3:00 P3

Drama Club Mr. Staffaroni, Ms. Padlo, Ms. Kalfa, Ms. Lossing

Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

2:00-4:00 Auditorium

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Ms. Benavides Every Tuesday 2:00-3:00 Chorus Room

Fruit Cove Cares Ms. Rodgers Every other Monday 2:00-3:00 725

History Fair Club Ms. McCormick Every Tuesday & Thursday

2:00-3:00 P5

NJHS Ms. Hampton, Ms. Lossing, Ms. Kalfa – Service Hours Log – Article VII add – Bylaws

12/5, 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/3

2:00-3:00 Auditorium

Odyssey of the Mind

Ms. Benavides Every Friday 2:00-3:00 375

Pinterest Club Ms. Baroch & Ms. Schmidt 1st & 3rd Friday of the month

2:00-3:00 575/cafeteria

Robotics Ms. Haigler Every other Tuesday 2:00-3:00 P9

Role-Playing / Gaming (RPG)

Ms. Miller Every Friday 2:00-4:00 P3

Science Club Ms. Butler Every other Tuesday 2:00-3:00 455