Acta Equitum - March 2024

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

The Newsletter of Franklin Classical School

A C T A E Q U I T U M

Upcoming Events

From Mr. Hatcher

Dear FCS Families and Donors:

Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Below you will find a few updates regarding our ongoing search for our permanent home.

• We officially signed the lease to continue at our current location for the school year 2024-2025

• Over the past couple months we connected to a property that would be a great location for the school. We took the step of submitting a Letter of Intent to Purchase. Unfortunately, it was not accepted because the owners decided not to sell at this time.

• We have received new leads on potential commercial buildings and land We are currently researching these leads

Please continue to pray for FCS to locate and secure its campus home. Please feel free to reach out to administration if there are questions, or if you would like to recommend a property.

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).

March 5

6th–8th Grade 3rd Quarter Project Presentations

March 5–7

9th–12th Grade 3rd Quarter Thesis Presentations

March 7

K–5th Grade 3rd Quarter Project Presentations

K–6th Grade early dismissal

March 8

K-6th Grade Parent-Teacher Meetings (K-6th classes dismissed) End of 3rd Quarter

March 10–20

Senior Trip to London, Chartwell, and Cambridge

March 11–15

Spring Break - Classes dismissed; offices closed

March 27

Latin Exam - Grades 7–12 (students enrolled in Latin) 1:00 pm

March 29

Good Friday - Classes dismissed; offices closed

March 31

Financial Aid applications due

April 11–13

FCS Players’ Presentation of Cinderella Williamson County Performing Arts Center

April 18 & 19

Iowa Assessment Testing

Grades 3–9 by registration only

All FCS classes dismissed

April 24

Senior Oral Defense

Fourth Avenue Church of Christ

April 26

Grammar School Talent Show

FCS Auditorium

Spring Spring Break Break

March 11–15th

Enjoy your time off!

Universal Latin Exam

The Universal Latin Exam will be held Wednesday, March 27th, at 1:00 Any student in 7th–12th grade who is enrolled in a Latin class will take this test, and no classes are canceled. Students will report to the third floor lecture hall for testing. Please check your email for more information from Mrs. Evangelista.

GOOD GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY

March 29th Classes Dismissed

Happy Happy

Birthday! Birthday!

March 1

Desi Hillard

Lucy Lane

March 5

Elliana Quintana Monroe

Case Vrechek

March 6

Amelia Hurt

Mrs. Lisa Steurer

March 7

Benjamin Brittain

March 13

Bryce Flatt

March 14

Graham Reeser

March 17

Noah Jones

March 18

Ms. Anna Floit

March 23

Lauren Corning

March 25

Savannah Hagopian

March 26

Cooper Hancock

March 27

Blakey Eberhard

March 28

Alex McCall

Sean McCall

March 29

Palmer Barnes

March 31

Henry Hamann

Grades 6–8

are invited to the

DLowerivision Dance

6th – 8th Grades

Purchase tickets now through March 18th: $20

Week of dance: $25

At door: $30

FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL SCAN

CODE TO PURCHASE

The FCS Players are thrilled to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella This beloved story is widely known, with its roots reaching as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece In fact, many cultures have created their own versions of this tale of redemption Our Cinderella story is told beautifully through the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and is performed by a cast of 53 Upper and Lower Division students. Please note that evening performances are set for 6:30. Cinderella is a must-see for your entire family!

Cast

Cinderella - Daisy Schlapman (junior)

Fairy Godmother - Jillian Bender (senior)

Prince Charming - Quincy Minard (sophomore)

Stepmother - Siena Strayer (senior)

Stepsisters - Jojo Allen (sophomore)

Liv Rapo freshman)

Queen - Annalee Turner (senior)

King - Josh Riddle (sophomore)

Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Thursday, April 11th 6:30 pm

Friday, April 12th 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 13th 2:00 pm 6:30 pm

Tickets

Our 5th and 6th graders visited the residents at NHS on Valentine’s Day to sing, play games, and share Valentines

TSIAA State Champions!

Congratulations to the FCS Knights’ 2023–2024 men ’ s varsity basketball team for winning the TSIAA State Championship!

PTO PTO PTOThank You, ! !

A variety of beautiful doughnuts from Five Daughters Bakery ––such a treat!

On Friday, several moms took a treat cart around to all the teachers and staff It was a big hit, especially for Mrs Moyer!

So very m a n y b l e s sings!

Arda Davidian blessed the teachers and staff with these stunning flower arrangements. We are grateful for the sharing of her gifts and talents!

Homemade soups, salads, and Brown Bag catering for Tuesday and Wednesday lunches!

Thank you!

Thank you, Sabrina Parkerson, for the Rodan and Fields samples!

Ashlie West

Christy Young

Cortney Nordyke

Dawn Varnedoe

Donna Walls

Elissa Corning

Elizabeth Lenox

Erin Hurt

Ginny Young

Hermance Fortune

Janet Hatfield

Janet Rhea

Joanna Bane

Julie Biancheri

Karen Frost

Kathy So

Kayce Lane

Kelly Sheehan

Kelly Snavely

Kim Whittaker

Kimberly Schlapman

Kristen Ruzicka

Laura Carson

Leigh Neidhart

Lisa Fisher

Liz Kendrick

McLauren Foster

Natalie Abruzzo

Rebecca Fielder

Rebecca Souza

Robin Steenman

Sabrina Parkerson

Sandy Ewert

Sarah Spiker

Sarah Willits

Shannon Jenkins

Tiffany Chesson

Tiffany Tabor

Traci Harlow and all other volunteers!

Every teacher and staff member received words of affirmation door decorations from students!

You are a blessing! !

A delicious drink station with colorful tumblers awaited teachers and staff

FACULTY AND STAFFAPPRECIATIONWEEK

Daddy/Daughter Daddy/Daughter Daddy/Daughter D DD

SAVE THE DATE

Don't miss these upcoming events!

MARCH 23RD: LOWER DIVISION DANCE

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

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.

4. Scroll down the page and click on the Your Shopper’s Card button.

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.

Earn FCS some green when you shop.

1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.

2. In your Club Publix profile, select My Publix Partner to choose our school.

3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and Publix will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to our school. Publix Partners has contributed over $41.2 million to more than 5,296 schools across the Southeast. See how much our school has earned and learn more at publix.com/partners.

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