A C T A E Q U I T U M
MEET MR. CARSON!
FCS’s New Administrative Principal, effective July 1, 2025
A native of South Carolina, Tom Carson’s first teaching experience was teaching guitar lessons while an undergraduate student studying electrical engineering at the University of South Carolina He met his future wife, Laura, in the university cafeteria (Ask Laura to tell that story!) While there, he played in a band, a passion he continues to the present Fun fact: one of the other bands around campus at the time was Hootie and the Blowfish
After graduating in 1989, Mr Carson felt drawn to teaching and pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics After completing the degree, he taught mathematics at Midlands Technical College from 1991 to 2003. He and Laura married in 1992 and they have two children: Ian born in 1996, and Lindsey born in 1998
In 2003, Mr Carson left teaching to pursue authoring math textbooks full time and has a series of algebra books published by Pearson Sensing a call back to the classroom, the Carson family relocated to Franklin in 2006 where Mr. Caron taught part time at Columbia State Community College
Shortly after arriving in Franklin, Mr and Mrs Carson shared their story with their Sunday school class Mr Carson relayed that although Columbia State brought the family to Franklin, he didn’t feel that was the real reason the Lord led them here. After sharing this, Melinda Mahand approached, introduced herself and said, “I know why you ’ re here!” From that divine appointment, Mr. Carson began teaching at FCS in 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Carson were so impressed with FCS that they enrolled their children as soon as possible (FCS began at 5th grade at the time) Both children graduated from FCS: Ian in 2015 and Lindsey in 2016
Throughout the journey with FCS, Mr. and Mrs. Carson have been involved in leadership. Mr Carson has been department head of math and science (Natural Philosophy) since 2008 and a board member since 2016 He also coached the golf team from 2013 to 2023 Mrs Carson served as a grade parent for each child until their graduation
Mr. and Mrs. Carson have a deep love for the Lord and have been active in church life throughout their marriage Mr Carson has played guitar in worship team, run sound, and been a trustee Together, they have led small groups, acted in both live skits and video productions, and even led a coffee house ministry
Mr. and Mrs. Carson are so thankful the Lord brought FCS into their lives and they desire to serve the FCS community in whatever capacity the Lord leads
Some fun facts about Mr Carson: Besides mathematics, he loves Tolkien, history, Greek & Hebrew, golf, hunting with his bird dogs, and playing guitar in his band, Groovebox
We are so grateful for Dr Miller and how he has cared for FCS these last few months and are thankful for his leadership to come as he fulfills his term through June 30, 2025, helping Mr Carson transition into the Administrative Principal role God is so good!
Mr. Carson wrote our Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II textbooks!
Mr. Carson is a rock ‘ n roll musician!
Mr. Carson met his wife Laura at the University of South Carolina.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Iowa Testing for Grades 3–9
Testing Days:
April 16 & 17, 2025
(9th graders test only on Thursday)
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024
**Registration form is available in Resource Documents
Cost: Free for FCS students
(Late Registration is a $10 fee per tester and is based on space and testing material availability.)
Congratulations!
Congratulations to first grader Chloe Nordyke for creating the winning design for the Junior Class t-shirt design contest! We can’t wait to see her fun design on upcoming FCS merch!
December 6
Pinkerton Park Outing - 2:30 pm
December 10
Prayer Team - 8 am
K–6th Grade Christmas Program / Lower and Upper Division Chorus
FCS Auditorium 6:30 pm
December 10 & 12
9th–12th Grade Second Quarter Presentations
December 12
6th–8th Grade Second Quarter Presentations
December 13
K–5th Grade Second Quarter Project Presentations
K–6th Grade Early Dismissal (following presentations)
Last Day of K–6th Grade Classes
Parents’ Night Out
December 16 & 18
7th–12th Grade Study Days Classes Dismissed
December 17, 19, & 20
7th–12th Grade Midterm Exams
December 21 – January 6
Christmas Break; Offices closed
CHRISTMAS JUMP ROPE
CHECK IN AT THE FRONT DESK AND THEN COME TO THE... OUTSIDE WALKWAY FOR OUR PERFORMANCE
WEDNESDAY, DEC 11
*Raindate:Thursday,Dec12
3rd Grade: 10:00 AM
4th Grade: 10:30 AM
5th Grade: 11:00 AM
K-1st Grade: 12:15 PM
2nd Grade: 12:45 PM
6th Grade: 1:15 PM
HappyBirthday!
December 1
Micca Quintana Monroe
December 2
Michael Bender
Derek Schafer
December 4
Evie Barnett
Gracyn Head
Lauren Head
Millie Quintana Monroe
December 9
Asher Trosdal
December 11
Coach Traci Harlow
Calvin Lee
December 14
Mr Michael Griffin
December 13
Brady Eberhard
December 17
Dr Rick Miller
December 18
Mr. Geoff Smith
Mrs. Savannah Scott
December 19
Benjamin Fisher
Jet Tabor
December 20
Miss Grace LaFave
Davey Rhea
December 21
Olivia Kendrick
December 22
Myla Gaddy
December 23
Luca Reategui
December 29
Eli Sutton
December 30
Donivan Hotchkiss
December 31
Dolly Schlapman
Dear FCS Parents and Community,
With the upcoming holiday season, I am hopeful that you have a wonderful time planned with family and friends for this Thanksgiving season. Over the last few months, as I have observed and interacted with your children, it would seem you have a multitude of reasons to be thankful.
We should praise the Lord for our many blessings. We are also in the beginning stages of a new adventure toward the future of FCS, which, from my perspective, looks to be strong and continuing to flourish. We hope you will join us in that adventure. We have been working to update the FCS website fundraising page. Please take some time to visit our school page, www franklinclassical com On the Support page you will have an option to select the General Fund. You will now find a drop-down option for giving to the General Fund, Capital Campaign, or our Year-End-Challenge. Please consider making an end-of-year donation to FCS. This challenge will raise money for immediate classroom needs. Please share the attached flyer with friends and family who may be looking for end-of-year giving opportunities. As we continue to build our fundraising efforts, please stay tuned for information on a parent fundraising committee that will become more active in the new year. Again, my best wishes to you and your family in this season of gratefulness and thanks
In Christ, Rick Miller
Administrative Principal 951-522-5821 cell/text Rmiller@FranklinClassical.com
FCS YEAR-END CHALLENGE
Great things are ahead for FCS! Please join us by investing in our future.
Adventure awaits…
Please scan the QR code for year-end giving.
“Let us go on and take the adventure that shall fall to us.”
-Chronicles of Narnia
MathFair Results2024 MathFair Results2024
Math Skills Competition
Prealgebra
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Precalculus
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Evie Barnett
Jude McNeil
Sarah Kannankeril
Taylor Elliott
Adam Brewer
Hailey Corning
Jacob Wilstermann
Seth Young
Clara Hillard
Canon Spiker
Asher Trosdale
Avie Kendrick
Riley Costello
Luke Roberson
Julian Davidian
Gabi Biancheri
Andrew Concepcion
Josh Layerd
Kenzie Browning
Andrew Brittain
Anna Kate Jenkins
Art Skills Competition Lower Division
Chloe Jones
Julian Davidian
Eva Newton
Josh Layerd
Olivia Kendrick
Jesse Foster
Honorable Mention
Olivia Kendrick
Michael Bender
Shelby Walls
Sam Toski
L. Thornton/B. Flatt
Jackson Avila
Kaylor Mae Collins
Arlie Schwieger
Harper Gurley
Micah Parks
Art Skills Competition Upper Division
Abigail Hurt
Sarah Kannankeril
Joshua Riddle
Quincy Minard
Ava Green
Jackson Avila
Canon Spiker
Lydia Jenkins
Landon Hobson
TO ALL MATH FAIR WINNERS! Congratulations
photos courtesy of Lindsay Carson
"I'dthoughthewasaman.Ishe-quitesafe?Ishallfeelrathernervousaboutmeetingalion." "Safe?"saidMrBeaver..."Whosaidanythingaboutsafe?'Courseheisn'tsafe.Buthe'sgood. He'stheKing,Itellyou.”
NARNIA: The Mu
photos courtesy of Daniel Rapo
Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Outreach
On Friday, November 22nd, FCS students packed over a hundred and fifty shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse and prayed over all the children who will receive these gifts this Christmas season!
2025–2026 REENROLLMENT
CURRENT STUDENT REENROLLMENT:
To reenroll your student, go to your family portal and follow these steps:
> Apply/Enroll
> Enrollment/Reenrollment
> Select “Click here to open Enrollment”
> Select “Start Enrollment Packet”
FinancialAidapplicationsopenJanuary1st!
ApplythroughyourFACTSFamilyPortal.
NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS:
To apply, go to your family portal in RenWeb/FACTS and follow these steps:
> Apply/Enroll
> Application (New Student)
> Select “Click here to open Application”
Financial Aid applications open January 2nd. To apply:
> Go to www.FranklinClassical.com
> Go to Admissions
> Go to Financial Aid
You will be prompted to set up your application account from there (or sign in to your existing account if you already have one.
Financial Aid applications are due March 30th.
January 3
Josh Layerd
Kate Plachy
January 4
Ellee Newton
Sam Rucci
January 5
Mac Monroe
January 6
Mrs. Michelle Cruise
Liliana Pfeffer
January 7
Vesper Lenox
Aeryn Schafer
January 9
Ms. Chelsea Monroe
Marlee Nethery
Isaac Steenman
Happy Birthday!
January 10
Mrs. Angela Raynaud
January 11
Ayla Spiker
January 12
T J Engebretsen
January 16
William Lee
January 17
Hunter Hatcher
January 18
Noah Elliott
Mrs. Yalaisa Hagopian
Bella Hatfield
Sophia Swann
January 19
Miss Merry Holland
Dominic Lupescu
January Events January Events
January 1
Financial Aid Applications
Available Online
January 7
Classes Resume
Presentation Attire Required for Grades 7–12
January 13
7th–12th Grade 2024–2025
Advising Appointments Open
January 20
Henry Garland
January 21
Evelyn Reeser
January 22
Mrs Lindsay Gipe
January 26
Charlotte Harlin
January 30
Grace Sheehan
January 31
Chloe Jones
January 14
Prayer Team - 8 am
January 20
Martin Luther King Day Observed
Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
January 25
Dads’ Breakfast Lane Residence
January 27
PTO SoundWaves Outing
January 27– February 1
Grammar School Book Fair
FCS Knights Basketball
Middle School Girls
Dec 3
Dec 6
Dec 9
Dec 12
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 13
Jan 21
Dec 3
Dec 6
Dec 9
Dec 12
Jan 7
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 21
at FH Jenkins at Franklin Road Christian School vs. Dickson Christian Academy vs. Riverside Christian Academy vs. Greater Things Christian School at Franklin Christian Academy vs. FH Jenkins vs. Franklin Road Christian School 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM
Feb 18 at FH Jenkins at Franklin Road Christian School vs. Dickson Christian Academy vs. Riverside Christian Academy vs. Life Christian Academy vs. Greater Things Christian School at Franklin Christian Academy vs. FH Jenkins at Legacy Sports vs. Franklin Road Christian School at Life Christian Academy
Middle School Boys 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
*All home games played at Legacy Courts, 1850 General George Patton Drive
**Schedule subject to change
Middle School Boys JV
Dec 2
Dec 13
Dec 17
Dec 19
Jan 6
Jan 9
vs. South Haven at Christian Community School at Hillsboro vs. Middle Tennessee Heat at South Haven vs. Greater Things Christian School 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM
JV Girls
Dec 10
Jan 14 vs. Lancaster Christian Academy at Lancaster Christian Academy 4:00 PM 4:00 PM
JV Boys
Dec 3
Dec 5
Dec 10
Dec 19
Jan 9
Jan 14
Jan 23
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 30
vs. Agathos Classical Academy vs. Franklin Christian Academy vs. Lancaster Christian Academy at Cornersville High School at Franklin Christian Academy at Lancaster Christian Academy at Dickson Christian Academy at Middle Tennessee Heat vs. Zion Christian Academy at Webb School 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:30 PM
Varsity Girls
Dec 5
Dec 6
Dec 10
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 17
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 21
Jan 7
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 14
Jan 16
Jan 21
Jan 23
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 30
vs. Franklin Christian Academy at Christian Road Christian School vs. Lancaster Christian Academy at Riverside Christian Academy at Hampshire High School vs. Glencliff High School at Cornersville High School at Lancaster Christian Academy at Lancaster Christian Academy vs. Day Spring Academy at Franklin Christian Academy vs. Hampshire High School at Lancaster Christian Academy at FC Boyd vs. Franklin Road Christian School at Dickson Christian Academy vs. FC Boyd vs. Zion Christian Academy at Day Spring Academy 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM TBD TBD 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM
Varsity Boys
Dec 3
Dec 5
Dec 6
Dec 10
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 21
Jan 7
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 14
Jan 16
Jan 21
Jan 23
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 30
vs. Agathos Classical Academy
Feb 18 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
vs. Franklin Christian Academy at Christian Road Christian School
vs. Lancaster Christian Academy at Riverside Christian Academy at Hampshire High School at Cornersville High School at Mt. Pleasant High School at Battle Creek High School
vs. Life Christian Academy at Franklin Christian Academy
vs. Hampshire High School at Lancaster Christian Academy at FC Boyd
vs. Franklin Road Christian School at Dickson Christian Academy vs. FC Boyd vs. Zion Christian Academy at Webb School at Life Christian Academy