Acta Equitum - April 2024

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Isaiah 40:8

The Newsletter of Franklin Classical School

April 2024

ACTA EQUITUM FCS is Hiring!

We are interviewing for full- and part-time Grammar School assistants and one full-time Grammar School Teacher. Please contact Mrs. Jaclyn Hatcher (jhatcher@franklinclassical.com) and Ms. Melinda Mahand (mmahand1@franklinclassical.com) if you are interested in any of these positions.

Upcoming Events April 11–13 FCS Players’ Presentation of Cinderella Williamson County Performing Arts Center

May 10 K–5th grade 4th Quarter Project Presentations Parents invited

April 18 & 19 Iowa Assessment Testing Grades 3–9 by registration only; all FCS classes dismissed

K–5th grade Grammar Blessings Parents invited

April 24 Senior Oral Defense Fourth Avenue Church of Christ 2:00 pm All FCS families are welcome to attend

Junior/Senior Banquet

April 26 Grammar School Talent Show FCS Auditorium; parents invited May 7 UD & LD Awards Recognition May 7 & 9 6th–12th grade 40-Hour Project Presentations May 9 Senior Chapel Yearbook Party

K-6th grade early dismissal following presentations and blessings

End of 4th Quarter May 13 Study Day - 7th–12th grades dismissed May 14–17 7th–12th grade final exams May 15 Study Day - 7th–12th grades dismissed May 17 Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Class Dinner May 18 Graduation Fourth Avenue Church of Christ - 1:00 pm May 27 Memorial Day - offices closed

“Cinderella” Sneak Peek

Several members of the Cinderella cast performed selections from the upcoming musical production in Knight Crew.

Third Quarter Grammar School Poetry Recitations

NACA National Champions!

Congratulations to the FCS Knights’ 2023– 2024 men’s varsity basketball team for winning the NACA national championship!

Ladies’ Vocal Ensemble Performance

The ladies’ vocal ensemble performed for a large Knight Crew audience.

April 1 Rosemary Pfeffer April 3 Willow Gipe Ellie Hervey April 4 Mrs. Claire Watson April 6 John Ten Napel April 7 Joey Lane Mia Parkerson

Happy Birthday!

April 16 Ezra Duckworth Mrs. Laura Gutierrez April 20 Maddie O’Connell Dr. Teresa Pace April 22 Anna Blair

April 10 Ryan Fleming

April 25 Izzy Willits

April 11 Ava Green

April 26 Gabi Biancheri

April 14 Owen Morrison

April 30 Piper Watson

Your Business Advertisement and/or Special Message/Photo Helps Support The Franklin Classical Players!

Your Family and/or Business is invited to include a business advertisement and/or “Break a Leg” message of encouragement in the Cinderella program.

Over 1,000 people will view your ad/message at the performances!

Pricing: 1. Fullpage-$100 2. Halfpage-$50 3. BusinessCard-standardbusinesscard-$35 The program is the size of a standard playbill: Full page - Approximately 8.5” high and 5.5” across Half page - Approximately 4” high and 5.5” across There is a small border that goes around the entire program, so when creating your ad/message, please leave blank space around the edges.

Ads must be a .pdf file and artwork must be print ready.

Please have your photo and message/layout already done BEFORE you email it!

If you’re submitting a business card, please turn that in to Mrs. Hepp at the front desk.

Please email .pdf files to: danielrapo@gmail.com and lisarapo@yahoo.com.

Email subject - “Cinderella Program - (your LAST name)” Please send Venmo payment to: @lisa-rapo and in the notes please indicate which of the following statements that pertain to you: 1. Halfpage-(yourLASTname) 2. Fullpage-(yourLASTname) 3. Businesscard-(yourLASTname) If paying by check, please make the check payable to “Franklin Classical School PTO” and turn it into Mrs. Hepp at the front desk.

Please ask your favorite places of employment, realtor, restaurant, dance studio, hair/nail salon, dentist office, home businesses, own business, or any other establishment that may want their business advertised in the program!

Or…design a special message/photo for your student as a keepsake!

Ads and payments are due Monday, April 1st, by 8:00 pm!

Please plan ahead and send it in as soon as possible.

For questions and/or to see examples of ads/messages: Call or text Lisa Rapo at 818-879-3788.

FCS is a 501c3. All donations are tax deductible.

Upper Division FCS Students, The Honor of Your Presence is Requested at

Franklin Classical school’s

SPRING FORMAL dinner, dancing, firepits

04 . 19 . 24 6:00-10:00PM The BARN AT DOGWOD COTTAGE 705 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, tn 37064 $60 per ticket Venmo @elissa-corning or bring cash/check to front desk

by April 5th

SAVE THE DATE Don’t miss these upcoming events!

APRIL 11TH-13TH: FCS PLAYERS PRESENT: CINDERELLA APRIL 19TH: UPPER DIVISION SPRING FORMAL APRIL 24TH: SENIOR ORAL DEFENSE APRIL 26TH: GRAMMAR SCHOOL TALENT SHOW MAY 3RD: END-OF-YEAR BASH AND POWDERPUFF GAME MAY 10TH: JUNIOR/SENIOR BANQUET MAY 17TH: LD/UD NIGHT OF BLESSINGS MAY 18TH: FCS GRADUATION

BE SURE TO CHECK THE FCS CALENDAR FOR MORE IMPORTANT DATES!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM CLASS 101 Students in Grades 9–12 May Apply Between Feb. 15 and Apr. 15, 2024; Four $3000 Scholarships Awarded Nationwide Franklin, TN—Class 101, a national leader in college planning, announces the launch of its annual 101 Scholarship. This is the sixth year of the program which has helped students around the country make college more affordable for their families. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are active in their community, demonstrate leadership, and have academic achievement are encouraged to apply by April 15th, 2024.

This spring, four students nationwide will be chosen to win $3,000. The scholarship is based on making a difference in the community (60%), demonstrating leadership (30%) and on achievement in academics (10%). Students will submit either a short essay (500-word-maximum) or a two-minute video as part of the application. Students are encouraged to view the scholarship criteria at Class101.com/101scholar and submit the requirements through the website by April 15, 2024.

For more than 26 years, Class 101 has guided high school students to achieve their college goals. The company’s 60 locations across the country, including Class 101 Franklin and Class 101 Nashville, provide services including top-quality ACT/SAT prep, college list development, essay workshops, and scholarship counseling. The 101 Scholar program shows Class 101’s continued commitment to help students.

“We have been part of the middle Tennessee community for nearly a decade and are so proud to be give back by offering this scholarship,” says Karen Feamster, owner of Class 101 Franklin and Class 101 Nashville.

“This scholarship is not only for the families we work with on college planning and test preparation—it’s for any student who is making a difference in their community and who wants to make college more affordable for their family and future. We want to help every student be able to pursue their dreams.”

“At Class 101, we believe in the transformative power of education. We recognize that the escalating costs of college can be a significant barrier, which is why we are committed to providing scholarships,” says Carisa Findley, Class 101 Brand President. “Through these scholarships, we aim to empower and support the aspirations of high school students, making higher education more accessible and achievable for all.”

The Class 101 Franklin and Class 101 Nashville offices are located at 7110 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 100, in Cool Springs. Families interested in learning more about the 101 Scholarship and who may have questions about college planning services may call 615-349-4525 or go online for more information at Class101.com/FranklinTN. About Class 101: Class 101 is your go-to source for college planning since 1997. As a national college-planning franchise with over 60 locations in 28 states, Class 101 works with students through the college application process and enables them to find options to make college more affordable. Class 101 has served nearly 10,000 students nationwide, helping families secure more than $1.1 billion in scholarships. Class 101’s mission is to empower students, serve families and inspire greatness. For more information, please contact Class 101 Franklin at 615-349-4525 or Class101.com/FranklinTN.

#101Scholars2024

2024 Scholarship Program Are you someone who loves making a difference in the community? This scholarship opportunity is for you!

About the Scholarship We’re awarding 4 students across the country who are making a difference in their community with a $3,000 scholarship.

Apply between February 15th and April 15, 2024 to qualify!

$ 3,000 Selection Criteria

60% 30% 10% Achievement in academics

* All submissions must adhere to 101 Scholars criteria requirements.

Apply Today! Class101.com/101scholar

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1. Visit www.kroger.com 2. Sign in, or create an account using your email and password 3. After you login scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on “Kroger Community Rewards” under the COMMUNITY column.

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5. Search for Franklin Classical School or enter our Organization Number: SQ828 That’s it! Your card will now be linked with Franklin Classical School and we will receive money back on all purchases! Thank you for taking the Tme to support our kids, teachers, at Franklin Classical School.

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