FCMS EXPRESS

As we approach the finish line of the first semester, it’s incredible to reflect on how quickly this time has flown by. Our students continue to rise to the challenges of everyday school expectations with positivity and determination. Each day, I feel truly blessed by the unwavering support of our students, staff, and parents.

It is this family-like atmosphere that I am most grateful for, as it plays a vital role in fostering our shared success. As we turn the page to a new calendar year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. It is through this partnership that we can ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Together, we remain committed to providing a safe and high-quality education that helps our students grow and achieve their fullest potential. Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey.

December

• 19th - Wildcat Work Ethic Incentive Day (Movies in Connersville)

• 20th - School Wide Inflatables

• 20th - End of Second Grading Period Q2

• 20th - End of First Semester

• 23rd-January 3 - Winter Break, NO SCHOOL

• 3rd - Teacher Day

• 6th - First student day of Second Semester
• 8th - Early Dismissal, PLC
• 8th- Academic Team Meet @ 3:30 in FCMS Library

This week's staff spotlight shines on Mrs. Tonia Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards is the school’s FACS (Family and Consumer Science) teacher. She has taught for 19 years and she has been teaching at the Franklin County School Corporation for 2 years. Mrs. Edwards attended the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. She received a degree in Communications and Theatre Arts, with a minor in English. She then went on to get her master's degree in teaching at IU.

Mrs. Edwards' hobbies are gardening, hiking, scrapbooking, and being a new grandma. Her favorite subject is history. She loves a lot of different kinds of music. Some of her favorite artists are John Denver, Billy Joel, and James Taylor. Mrs. Edwards loves Christmas movies, but one of her favorite movies of all time is Sense and Sensibility. She is a true crime show junky and she likes historical documentaries. Mrs. Edwards loves any Italian or steak house restaurant. Her favorite NFL team is the Cincinnati Bengals.

FCMS is so proud to have Mrs. Edwards.

--August Godar, Journalism

Tuesday December 17th

7/8th grade boys basketball @ Greensburg-5:30-AWAY

Wednesday December 18th

7/8th grade boys basketball vs. Benjamin Rush-5:30-HOME

Our robotics students have been building and programming robotic transport vehicles to follow a line. Students are competing with each other to build the robot that can complete the course three times the fastest.

Mrs. Osborne's students worked hard making gingerbread houses last week. This week, everyone is welcome to vote for their favorite by putting a penny in the box. The gingerbread with the most pennies will be the winner. All proceeds help fund the Applied Skills classroom and activities.

The student council will be sponsoring spirit days to countdown until Christmas. Click the button below to make sure you participate.

December 5th was the FCMS/FCHS Christmas concert. All students did an amazing job preforming holiday favorites. Thank you Mrs. Kercheval and Mr. Johnson for putting on such a great show with our students.

December 12th was the FCMS/FCHS Christmas Concert. Congratulations to all students in choir, you did a fantastic job. Thank you Mr. Williams for working so hard for our students and families.

Clara Linesch wears an ancient Greek toga while teaching her classmates about the Roman Christmas.

Brodee Andre creates a small explosion for his classmates to give an up-close example of a chemical reaction!

Our next incentive days will be December 19th!