FCPS SPARK is a showcase that highlights some of these innovative projects and gives students the opportunity to compete in creative technology challenges. This is a district version of the KY STLP State Competition, allowing more FCPS students to participate and prepare.

The SPARK Showcase was Saturday, March 22 at Bryan Station High School. Join us in celebrating our participants and winners!

Creative Digital Arts

1st place 3D Design — Theodore Moringiello - Notre Dame Stadium

1st Place Minecraft — Kirsten Spivey and Nada Alouao — Cumberland Falls

Live Challenges

1st Place Game Design — Carson McClain

Zach Bruder also participated in Scratch Animation!

The Kentucky United Nations Assembly was held last week in Louisville. Ms. Graham, Mr. Porter and our Y-Club students gathered to represent the Netherlands in the global government extravaganza. Our resolution for the Netherlands was ranked highly, passed by voting committee AND signed by the secretary general! In addition, two of our security council resolutions passed! Nearly every student stood up to speak in front of the committee rooms, demonstrating public speaking skills and multiple Approaches to Learning skills!

Gavin Miles was recognized as one of the best clerks and was voted by adults and students to continue clerking through the event!

Noah Graham was recognized as one of the best chairs and was able to continue chairing in voting committee as a Vice President. He was also recognized as one of the best clerks and held the position throughout the combined committee meetings.

Congratulations to Ms. Norris and our Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra! Both groups brought home Distinguished ratings from their KMEA Assessments last week! Both groups received a Distinguished rating overall and Distinguished from all judges!

The TCMS Academic Team went 1-3 in the state Governor's Cup in Louisville and were extremely close in every match. Ms. Herald reports that the students had lots of fun and represented the school well!.

Tom Chestnut Construction has begun work on the concrete pad and footers for our greenhouse. When you're out there checking it out, you'll notice the hydroponic system that KSU helped Mr. Parham and our students set up. It'll be relocated into the greenhouse once it's constructed!

Congratulations to Cody Foster, TCMS Teacher of the Year; Abby Sears, TCMS Support Staff of the Year; and Dallas Cooks, TCMS Substitute of the Year! We are so proud of you!

Lacrosse B Team - Tuesday @ Shilito Park - 6 pm vs. Morton, 7 pm vs. Hayes

Lacrosse A Team - Saturday @ Shilito Park - 9 am vs. TLS, 11 am vs. Lexington Catholic

You should have received your child's Third Quarter Report Card in the mail this weekend. We wanted to re-share this graphic which explains our grading system.

As always, if something about our grades is unclear, don't hesitate to reach out to teachers or admin. We are always happy to talk about student achievement!

Join us Thursday from 5-7 pm for STEM Night!

TCMS's new Soccer Club, sponsored by the Lexington Eagles starts March 24 and runs through May 30. The team meets every Monday & Friday from 4:30 - 6:00PM.

Students MUST have current Sports Physical on file. If you do not have one, you may get form from front office and turned in to Ms. Sherri in the main office. Cost is $50 per player with scholarships available if needed.

Attached is flyer with information and Registration form that will need to be completed and brought on March 24 or you may also turn in to main office with payment. You may also picked up a registration form from the main office as well.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to TCMS at 859-422-0039 and ask for Walton Robinson or Sherri Perkins.

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, all FCPS sixth-grade students will attend a career exploration event at Alltech Arena. Introducing students to potential careers during middle school allows them time to investigate a variety of careers earlier rather than waiting until high school.

Introducing students to potential careers during middle school, rather than waiting until high school, allows them to engage in extracurricular activities that align with their aspirations and enroll in relevant classes. The intention of this event is to inspire them with the ability to make informed choices about their future.

Please check your email for a message with the subject line, "Inspire Curiosity - a 6th-grade signature event," and complete the electronic permission slip to allow your student to participate.

See last year's highlight video below for a peek of what awaits our students!

Our state testing calendar has been set for May 9-16. We ask that you attempt to avoid scheduling appointments for your child during those mornings. We appreciate your help!

For students 5-12 years old!

We are all in the basketball mood, so let's celebrate March Madness with some amazing fiction and nonfiction books about and inspired by the American pastime. If your student loves to play the game or just likes to watch those who do, then they need to take a look at these titles.

• Summer Ball by Mike Lupica
• Full Court Fever by Fred Bowen
• It’s A Numbers Game: Basketball by James Buckley
• Basketballogy by Kevin Sylvester
• Strong Inside by Andrew Maraniss
• Full Court Flash by Scott Ciencin
• Take the Shot by Susan White
• Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes

• Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Slam! by Walter Dean Myers

Last week, Mr. Green's Individuals and Societies class was studying the physical features of Africa, and the impact they have on human civilization. Below you'll find a live cam of the Olifants River, which runs through South Africa's beautiful Greater Kruger National Park.

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