Acta Equitum - December 2022

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The Newsletter of Franklin Classical School

The History of Knight Crew

Knight Crew is a beloved tradition for FCS Grammar students and families. Every Friday morning, Kindergarten through fifth grade fill the auditorium along with parents and, often, grandparents.

But why do we have the Knight Crew tradition? Mrs. Maren Milligan, former FCS teacher, provides the history and purpose of Knight Crew below

When the Grammar School opened in the Fall of 2010, we wanted a weekly time set aside to build community, grow friendships across grade levels, and work together as a teaching team to unify the school We wanted the atmosphere to have a unique mix of playfulness and interaction, balanced with time to practice respectful listening and prayer. We didn't want a traditional chapel or crazy pep rally feel to the gathering, but wanted to set an intentional identity for the new grammar school.

We saw this as an opportunity to educate parents on the history topics their children are learning and facilitate a home and school connection We wanted parents to see how the same topic could be taught across the grade levels, and we wanted to highlight the unique ways we integrate our topics of history across the curriculum.

Read on about Mrs. Milligan's favorite Knight Crew during her time at FCS:

It was Veterans Day, and as a school we were going to watch the parade after Knight Crew. The entire school had been learning about the three branches of government throughout that week. During Knight Crew we reviewed with the parents the three branches and gave them and the students a review on how to pray Scripture.

We divided the Grammar School and parents into small groups of mixed grade levels. The students brought their Bibles, and we gave them Scriptures they could look up to pray. Each group prayed for a different branch of the government and prayed for the veterans.

Later at the parade, a few students saw some veterans watching the parade One of the younger students told a veteran that she had prayed a verse over him that morning. The man was brought to tears and later told me what a healing moment it was for him to be appreciated by a young person in that way! Another parent commented how he had never prayed Bible verses in that way before and loved learning new things alongside his child.

Knight Crew Continued

Second Grade

Students love the opportunity to sit with their parents or siblings during Knight Crew

Fifth

Kindergarten and First Grade Fourth Grade

Third Grade

Grade

Upcoming Events

December 5

Senior Class Songwriters' Night fundraiser

December 6

Grammar School Christmas Program

7:00 pm FCS auditorium

December 6 – 8

6th 8th grade 2nd Quarter Project Presentations

December 6 8 9th 12th grade 2nd Quarter Project Presentations

December 9

K 5th grade 2nd Quarter Project Presentation

K 5th grade early dismissal Last day of K 6th grade classes Spelling Bee Grammar School and Lower Division

December 12

Study Day 7th 12th grades dismissed

December 13 – 16

7th 12th grade Midterm Exams

December 16

End of 2nd Quarter

December 19 – January 2

Christmas Break; offices closed

January 2

2023 2024 Financial Aid applications open

January 3 Classes Resume K 12th grade 7th 12th grade presentation attire required

January 13

PTO Parents' Painting Party

January 16

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed Classes dismissed; offices closed

January 17 2023 2024 Advising appointments open (rising 7th 12th grade)

January 31 2023 2024 Sibling applications deadline 2023 2024 Reenrollment deadline

Year at a Glance

December 19 January 2 Christmas Break offices closed January 3 Classes resume January 16

Martin Luther King, Jr Day classes dismissed; offices closed February 20 Presidents' Day classes dismissed; offices closed March 13 17 Spring Break offices closed May 20 Class of 2023 Graduation

Updated 2022 – 2023 Calendar available in RenWeb/FACTS

Resource Documents

FCS Fine Arts

On November 11th & 12th, the Franklin Classical Players presented The Adventures of Tom Sawyer under the direction of Mrs Melissa Austin These performances were filled with abundant talent, including a cast of 37 students and several special musical arrangements. Bravo to the cast, crew, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Dokkestul, Mrs. Strayer, and the FCS Players!

Announcements

Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the following spellers who have qualified for the 2022 FCS Spelling Bee:

Grammar School

2nd Grade: Benjamin Jenkins, Tori Ruzicka, Caleb So, Gloria Steenman, and Izzy Storck

3rd Grade: Peter Ewert, Charlie Kendrick, Lundyn Sadler, and Ruby Souza

4th Grade: Palmer Barnes, Posey Claire Grisham, and Lucy Lane

5th Grade: Jeremiah Avila, Cora Borders, Olivia Kendrick, and Case Vrechek

Lower Division

6th Grade: Isabel Fisher, Lucas Kulesza, Ella O’Dowd, and Micah Parks

7th Grade: Ellie Rose Grisham, Lydia Jenkins, Ian Ruzicka, and Anna Young

8th Grade: Avey Borders, Riley Kate Grant, Avie Kendrick, and Aeryn Schafer

Grammar School spellers will compete in the Grammar School final Spelling Bee on Friday, December 9th

Lower Division spellers will compete in the Lower Division final Spelling Bee tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th.

The winner of the school Spelling Bee will qualify for the Middle TN regional semifinals, which is a computerized test for the top 50 qualifiers of the Middle TN Regional Spelling Bee, sponsored by the TN Titans, in February or March 2023

The winner of the regional bee goes on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC in May 2022

Thank You

Ms. Floit would like to thank Mrs. Austin and the Spring '22 FCS Players cast of Lés Misérables for reuniting at the FCS Fall Open House to perform One Day More. This student performance was an absolute hit and set the tone for a wonderful evening for prospective FCS families Thank you!

Thank you to Dr. Prince Kannankeril for coordinating this spelling bee every year!

Announcements

Congratulations

On November 5, 2022, 7th graders Shelby Walls, Lydia Jenkins, and Sarah Kannankeril won the Silver Medal in the Middle School Team competition at the BGA Fall Linguistics Olympiad! An FCS student or team has medaled all 7 years the BFLO has been held in person. We are so grateful for these students!

Parents in Prayer

The last Parents in Prayer for the semester is December 9th at the Duggan home Please join us at 10:00 am to pray for our school!

Duggan home address: 435 Mackenzie Way, Franklin

Questions may be directed to: Dana Duggan

PTO Prayer & Community Support (912) 506 7342

We are thankful for these moms who walk room to room, praying for our school!

Shelby Walls, Sarah Kannankeril, and Lydia Jenkins