FPCS Weekly Newsletter
Friday, March 31, 2023
Mission
Student Spotlight - Dylan Friedline
Dylan Friedline is a 5th grader who began homeschooling as a 2nd grader in 2019. Homeschooling for Dylan has been the rainbow after the rain. Dylan often felt stressed at his neighborhood school and began asking to be homeschooled in 1st grade. His parents felt reluctant but ultimately decided to go for it. Dylan has often told them that they made the right decision.
Dylan has enjoyed accelerating in math and is happily completing the pre-algebra course Saxon 8/7 as a 5th grader. Dylan's sponsor teacher, Kristin Jackson, told them about the Brave Writer language arts curriculum. Dylan has read a variety of novels, completed a Brave Writer writing course, and hosted book parties inspired by Brave Writer literature guides. At FPCS, Dylan has participated in a variety of enrichment classes. He was part of the LEGO League team for the past two years and was thrilled when his team made it to the state competition.
During his time as a homeschooler, Dylan has learned to swim and enjoys swimming at the local YMCA. As a 4th grader, Dylan started a YouTube channel where he is known as "The Candy-Fueled Kid." Many of Dylan's videos focus on cooking, science, and storytelling. Dylan enjoys music and is enrolled in piano lessons. This past summer he was excited to perform for an audience with The Music Machine.
With the flexibility of homeschooling, Dylan spends a lot of time on his many hobbies. He learned to knit during the pandemic and can make an entire hat in a day. He enjoys Minecraft, card games, and learning about science and history. He also loves learning about palm trees and coconuts. In January, he went on a tour of a coconut farm in Maui and is planning to work there once he is old enough to be hired. Dylan loves the freedom homeschooling has given him to succeed and pursue all of his many passions. His mother, who was once a reluctant homeschooling parent, now views homeschooling Dylan as an honor and is so glad Dylan was persistent in his desire to be homeschooled.
Staff Spotlight-Lena Palmer
Lena has been married for 22 years and has and a 14-year old son named River. They are big movie nerds and love watching films together. Lena's favorite activity is running. She has run ten marathons and three 50Ks. But Lena is taking a break from that currently! Lena learned to xc ski at 24 when she first moved here, and it's now her favorite thing to do in the winter! She loves to read thriller, dystopian, and culinary historical books. Lena loves to cook and is the main "chef" of the house.
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Senior Zoom with the Principal
Spring $ Reimbursement Deadline-4/21!
The April 21st reimbursement deadline is fast approaching. Now is a great time to start sending in reimbursements you have ready to go to avoid any delays! Please allow 8 weeks for the reimbursement team and ASD Accounting department to process your request.
Here are some helpful tips for reimbursements:
- Check every receipt for the following information:
*Description what was purchased: Total Amount Charged and Payment method used for payment (paid by visa, chk, cash, etc)
- We will contact you via email if we need additional information.
- The Reimbursement Report in the OLS is a tool to help track you're reimbursement requests. The date under "sent to accounting" is really the date the reimbursement team processes the request in the OLS. Please allow up to 8 weeks from this date to receive payment from the Accounting department.
- The R# on the report will match the R# on your check stub.
- If you submit your request electronically, please allow 3 weeks before checking the reimbursement report. If the requests are not showing on the report, please contact your sponsor teacher.
Rewards for our Students who are Making Progress with Their Lexia Core 5 or IXL Accounts!
APC Corner
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, 4/10 @ 5:30pm-Regular APC Meeting
- Monday, 5/8 @ 5:30pm-Regular APC Meeting
How do I watch APC board meetings?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl8dvgVN9t_37qhWt1H_9Q/videos
How do I access APC board governing documents and upcoming agendas?
APC Board Seats Available
The APC HAS the following seats open for general election this spring:
Parent seats C and E (3-year terms), and both student seats (1-year terms). If you would like to apply for any of these seats, please send your application in before 3/31/23.
Do you have new students interested in enrolling at FPCS for 23/24?
Are you a current FPCS family, looking to re-enroll?
Vendor Flyer Bulletin Board
The Alaska Club
https://www.thealaskaclub.com/
Erin King 907-264-2734
AMP Studio
Alaska School of Music
(907) 868-8869
lessons@alaskaschoolofmusic.com
Family Partnership Charter School
Email: parker_jessica@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/familypartnership
Location: 4400 Business Park Boulevard B22, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familypartnershipcharterschool