August 14, 2025

 

Cross Country

8/16 - MS & Varsity, Siegel High, Away, 6:00 

Golf

8/18 - Varsity, Merrol Hyde, Away, 3:30

Volleyball

8/18 - Varsity, Lancaster, Home, 5:00

Patience...patience...patience

I don't know if you noticed it or not, but it seems like this past summer just sped by like it was on two wheels. It felt like it barely even started before it was already over. But, no use crying over the inevitable. School had to restart so right now seems like as good a time as any.

So welcome back to the returning students - we missed you. School just isn't the same when y'all aren't here. And welcome to the new students - we cannot wait to make your acquaintance and get to know you better.

I hope your week - and your student's week - was excellent. If it wasn't, well, I hope it was mostly good. Of course, there were some kinks along the way and that elementary secretary seemed a little scratchy at times (I'm so very sorry. I hate being scratchy and I am determined to do better. Please don't give up on me!) but all in all, I think this was a great week.

So thank you for your patience as we work on said kinks, and thank you for all those kind words of encouragement and all that understanding. And the prayers. Oh those prayers. Every one of the teachers felt them, and I promise you, they are appreciated beyond words. God is good and it's going to be an awesome year!

...and More Patience

Speaking of patience and kinks here and there. Maybe you've even experienced a hitch or kink or two. Or three or four. I hope not many, but sometimes, things do happen. And we really don't like it when it happens because we try very hard to get the job done right. But sometimes, things just don't work out perfectly.

So we just want to say thank you for your patience as we roll out the lumps and straighten out those kinks at dismissal. We know we mess up and we will do our best to fix any and all issues. But unfortunately, sometimes we don't realize there's an issue until, well, there's an issue. Thank you in advance for your kindness and patience as we figure out how things need to be. We appreciate it!    

2025-2026 Minutemen Club

Some of you have asked if we're doing Smart Cards this year, and unfortunately, the answer is no. Instead, FRCS will be offering membership in the Minutemen Club that was rolled out last year. 
This Club gives families like yours a unique opportunity to make a difference in student's classrooms across the board. 100% of the proceeds raised go toward student and classroom upgrades and enrichment. 

This once per year event offers those interested in sponsorship exclusive gifts available only to those who join. All club members will be recognized on a banner in the school. 

Click here for more information on sponsorship levels.

Forms

Ok so. As I'm sure you noticed in your handy dandy little July mailout packet you received, there were quite a few very colorful papers inside. If you would be so kind as to fill these papers out and return to the office as soon as possible, that would be simply amazing. Those handy dandy super fancy papers are vital to our school records. They help us make up our mind if we're going to give your student medicine or not, they give us necessary phone numbers if we need to call you, and, let's face it. Those bright happy colors look super cute on my desk. Just sayin.

So if you haven't done so already, please. I'm begging you. Return those pretty pages promptly, please. (Say that fast, 10x. Have a friend record it and send it to me so I can giggle. Thank you in advance.)

By the way. I did the math and K5-12th grades are 80% turned in already with Preschool at a cool 65%. Y'all are on the BALL! I'm proud of you. So proud. :) Now let's see if we can get them ALL turned in before October 1st. 

Information Is Good

You know how I mentioned that you received the July mailout packet in the previous article? If you were one of the unlucky ones who did not receive that packet filled with pretty papers, we need to figure out why it did not grace your mailbox. So if you'd take a minute, log into Renweb and check your address, let's make sure we have the correct one on file. It's easy to let slip by, but we don't want to miss sending you things. Because you know. Getting mail in your actual mailbox is fun. Even if a little archaic.

Teen Revival, 8/19-8/21

Let's start this year off right, shall we? 

August 19-21 we will be hosting our annual FRCS Teen Revival. Obviously, our goal is to touch as many hearts and lives for Christ as we possibly can and we would love to officially invite you and your 7th-12th grader to join us. We will be having Chapel Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:45 am and 7:00 pm in the church auditorium. Yes. We would love it if you joined us. If you can't, we completely understand. But would you please take a quick minute and pray that God touches lives and uses these kids in a way that will glorify and honor Him? 

Spiritwear

One of the things about starting a new school year is the unveiling of new spiritwear. If you haven't browsed our new stuff yet, stop by the office and look through the racks. If you need a size that isn't hanging up, come let me know and I'll see what I can do. Yea. Because I know a guy...

Also! In case you haven't read it yet and you're a parent of a 7th - 12th grader, you'll probably want to look through this year's high school handbook. Pay particular attention to the part that says FRCS shirts that were purchased from us (spiritwear) will be acceptable to wear all week. Like all week. RIGHT?! How awesome is that?! So yea. Swing by the office and check out the new merch. 

Volleyball Tournament Results

A quick shoutout to our Varsity Volleyball team for taking 2nd place in the tournament this past week - woop woop! Great try - we're looking forward to a fun-filled volleyball season! We can't wait to see y'all in action this year.  

Coming Next

Mark your calendars, there's some things coming you're going to want to know about. 

• August 19-21 - Teen Revival - join us for Chapel in the church auditorium. This is an excellent time to be refreshed and rejuvenated. You won't want to miss it!
• September 1 - Labor Day - No School
• September 2 - Junior Class Meeting - 5:45 pm
• September 2 - Senior Class Meeting - 6:15 pm  
• September 2 - New Parent Meeting - 7:00 pm
• September 2-3 - Fall Portraits
• September 5 - Grandparent's Day Program - 10:00 am
• September 8-9 - Fall Portraits; Senior Formal Pictures

101 Random - Kids Say The Funniest Things

• Mom - You didn't even notice my hair! - Child - I'm not married to you. Not my job!
• Girl - Why would someone dress like a hamster? Mom - do you mean hipster? Girl - Same thing.
• 5 year old - I'm not cheating. I'm helping myself win. (seems legit.)
• 7 year old - Most inventors are smart. Except for the ones who invented homework. They're the worst.
• How many wheels are on a tricycle? Child - I don't know. I don't speak Spanish!
• "Hi mom, you're on speaker phone with my fish." (I think I see rice in this phone's future...)
• Boy - I love twinkies. They're filled with cream and hope and dreams. (Me too buddy. Me too.) 

Overheard From The Other Room...

Two year old - "Can I watch a movie?"

Mom - "No, I don't think so. I checked your closet and it wasn't clean."

       *slight pause*

Two year old - "Next time, don't check my closet, okay?"