Acta Equitum February 2025

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Psalm 31:24

FEB 2025

The Newsletter of Franklin Classical School

ACTA EQUITUM Financial Aid Applications

January 29 – January 30 Grammar School Book Fair

Financial Aid applications are now open: To apply:

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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 31st.

Grammar School Book Fair January 29 – January 30 Wednesday, January 29th: 7:30–8:00 am – FCS K-1 may shop at this time with their parents 8:00 am - 8:25 am - FCS 2nd grade 9:30 am - 9:55 am - FCS 5th grade 10:30 am – 10:55 am – FCS 6th grade 11:00 am – 11:25 am – FCS 4th grade 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - open shopping to anyone Thursday, January 30th: 7:30–8:00 am - FCS K-1 may shop at this time with their parents 12: 00 pm – 12:30 pm- FCS 3rd grade 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm- open shopping to anyone

oming c p U Events

January 30 Action Night 7:00 pm FCS Auditorium January 31 Reenrollment Due (late fee applies beginning Feb. 1) February 4–7 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days February 8 Outdoor Prayer Meeting 2:00 pm – New campus parking lot 1021 Windcross Ct. Franklin February 14 Grandparents’ Day 8:00–11:00 am Parents’ Night Out February 17 Presidents’ Day – Classes Dismissed; Office Closed February 20 FCS Open House 6:00 pm – FCS Auditorium February 21 Bourbon and BBQ Fundraiser

the future home of

Franklin Classical School 1021 Windcross Court Franklin

at Cool Springs Blvd and Mack Hatcher Pkwy

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FCS Community Meeting Thursday, January 30 - 7:00pm Generations 1st Floor Auditorium Building Presentation & Implementation Plan

FCS is Under Contract for a new campus!

1021 WINDCROSS COURT

Who would you like to introduce to FCS?

Franklin Classical School

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:30 pm

FCS Auditorium 408 Church Street Franklin Franklin’s Premier Classical Christian School

FCS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING CALENDAR May February

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Grandparents Day! Special Knight Crew and Class Visits

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Dinner Event and Silent Auction (Target Early April)

21 BBQ and Bourbon

WE NEED YOUR HELP! CONTACT KAYCE LANE WITH IDEAS OR TO HELP FUNDRAISE! KAYCE.LANE@GMAIL.COM 864-680-2457

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Special Event!

Stay Tuned!

(Target Early May)

DATES TO COME:

Moms’ Social Event Golf Event And more!

KNIGHTS ATHLETICS Middle School District Basketball Tournament January 27 – February 1 High School District Basketball Tournament February 4– February 8

February 1 Charlie Kendrick Josie Miller Zander Rau Zoe Rau February 2 Mr. Tom Trabue February 5 Mrs. Kay Dokkestul Mark Mitchell February 7 Adam Brewer Mr. Justin Scherrer

Happy Birthday!

February 11 Mrs. Rebekah Bales February 14 Rosalie Franco Emmet Swann

February 17 Logan Frost

February 22 Lily Souza

February 18 Trevor Abruzzo

February 25 Avie Kendrick

February 20 Mia O’Dowd

February 27 Abigail Hurt

February 21 Joshua Riddle

February 28 Ellie Kendrick Luke Roberson February 29 Eli Beukinga

Valentine’s ORDERS DUE BY FEBRUARY 4

WILL BE DELIVERED FEBRUARY 13

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PRODUCTS $10..........Bouquet $10..........Big Bear $3..............Cookie $3.................Rose PLEASE RETURN THESE FORMS IN AN ENVELOPE TO THE FRONT DESK. INCLUDE CASH/CHECK (with “Valentine” in the memo) OR VENMO @FRANKLIN-CLASSICAL WITH "VALENTINE'S DAY" AND STUDENT NAME IN DESCRIPTION

PLEASE CIRCLE:

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(Use the order slips to pick out your items and then write the total here!)

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BBQ & BOURBON RAISING FUNDS FOR FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

DINNER AND RARE BOURBON TASTING INCLUDED STAY TUNED FOR TICKET DETAILS

Snow Days

The following article was cowritten by FCS Alumna Avery Abruzzo, ‘23 about her brother, Trevor Abruzzo, ‘25

Eagle Scout Builds Clothing Storage for Ty’s House Community Center It was while volunteering in the Hard Bargain neighborhood in December 2023 that Trevor Abruzzo, an Eagle Scout from Troop 135, learned of the organization’s need for a community closet.

Ty's House, a community center located in the Hard Bargain neighborhood of Franklin, offers "classes, events and an internet café where children and adults can have access to computers and the internet,” according to the website. The center also hosts educational programs and is available to be rented for community events.

Out front, there stands a community library and a food pantry. And now, Ty's House also features a community closet.

As he grew up, Abruzzo's family always encouraged the importance of giving back to the community. He began volunteering from a young age, stuffing backpacks at GraceWorks and filling food bags at Second Harvest Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children. He later volunteered with One Generation Away and the Hard Bargain Association during his high school years.

"I was raking leaves down the street, and when I got back, my mom told me that Ty's House needed some clothing storage out front," Abruzzo said.

HBA leaders had been discussing the idea of a clothing pantry since the food pantry was finished in partnership with Historic Presbyterian Church, so when Abruzzo offered to build it, they jumped at the opportunity.

“I’ve never seen an actual clothing pantry,” said Derrick Solomon, executive director of HBA. “How do you keep the items safe from weather, what does that look like?”

Danielle Moore, HBA’s Community Engagement and Housing specialist, said the organization had already partnered with local schools to offer clothing to students in need, but a freestanding clothing pantry in the Hard Bargain neighborhood would fill a different set of needs. “[It’s] a great idea to put a closet not just in the school, but somewhere that anybody could just drive up and not feel pressure,” Moore said. “Something just real quick where they could drive up and get what they need and drive off and just be blessed.”

After learning about this need, Abruzzo planned to build and install a clothing storage unit for his upcoming Eagle Scout project. He first studied the preexisting food pantry so he could build the closet to match it.

"We looked at the pantry that was already there, made a blueprint for the closet and a list of materials, and went to the Home Depot in Franklin to fundraise," Abruzzo said. "The Home Depot actually donated materials for most of my project. We were very, very thankful for that."

With help from his fellow Troop 135 Scouts, Abruzzo assembled the closet. They spent time painting the closet with colors that would match Ty's House. When it was finished, they brought it to Ty's House, cemented the base of the cabinet into the ground, and drilled the top on.

“It just turned out to be a really good project that we can use for generations to come,” said Solomon. “We’ve noticed an uptick of people coming out, whether they were giving to the clothing pantry or rather needed some items.”

Ty's House Community Center and the services it provides are just one part of HBA's vision to preserve the historic Hard Bargain neighborhood.

"I'm very happy I was able to do this, and I think it will be a great way to give back to the community. I hope it can be a resource for people that need it," Abruzzo said.

The closet bears a plaque that reads: "Whoever has two shirts should share with the person who has none, and whoever has food should do the same." This verse is not only fitting for the clothing pantry, but the food pantry located nearby.

The closet accepts donations of new men's, women's, and children's underwear and undershirts, as well as clean, gently used clothing, shoes and coats in season.

In-person donations of the above items can be made at Ty's House Community Center, 608 Mt Hope St, Franklin.

Online donations are also accepted at hardbargain.kindful.com.