The Freedom Phenom
November 2024
Welcome to November! I don't know if your family is like mine but both of my daughters started playing Christmas music this morning. That may be a little early, but it also served as a great reminder that the first semester will soon draw to a close as will 2024. As I reflect on the past ten months here at Freedom, I am continually surprised and amazed by the commitment of our school community to make FMS the best possible school. In the month of Thanksgiving, please know that I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as this school's principal and to serve this great community. I wish each of you a great November and a Happy Thanksgiving. Please let us know how we can serve better.
All the best,
Chad Flatt, Ed.D
Principal
NOVEMBER
- 5th - Digital Learning Day
- 6th - Cherokee Thanksgiving Courtyard Lunch (Money due 11/4)
- 6th - Menchie's available for purchase during lunches
- 7th - Basketball Games - Freedom vs. Teasley
- Boys play at home and Girls play at Teasley
- 8th - Student of the Month Breakfast
- 11th - School Psychologist Appreciation Day
- 11th - Veteran's Day Breakfast and Recognition
- 11th - Basketball Games - Freedom vs Creekland
- Girls play at home and Boys play at Creekland
- 14th - Fall Picture Retake Day
- 15th - School Advisory Council Meeting
- 18th - Basketball Games - Freedom vs Booth
- Boys play at home and Girls play at ET Booth
- 21st - Basketball Games - Freedom vs Mill Creek
- Girls play at home and Boys play at Mill Creek
- 21st - CCSD Board Meeting
- 22nd - Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day
- 25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
Digital Learning Day(s): Intermittent Remote Learning/Inclement Weather Days
Cherokee County School District plans to use Digital Learning Days (DLDs) to continue instruction due to intermittent school closures for various circumstances, such as inclement weather or Election Day, by utilizing Canvas, the District's online learning management system.
How does it work for students?
- On days when the District transitions to Digital Learning, teachers will post assignments on their Canvas course pages. All assignments for the Digital Learning Day will be posted by 9:00 a.m.
- Students will use the Canvas student portal to log in to their Canvas pages. This is where students will access assignments, resources and other materials. As a reminder, students log into Canvas from the orange icon in the “Students” section of CCSD webpages. Students use their school email address (username@cherokeek12.net) and password to access Canvas. If your student is having trouble logging in at home, please contact your child's teacher so he or she can submit a help desk ticket for password reset. Please be sure to provide your student's CCSD email or student ID number when requesting a password reset.
- If the student is unable to access the assignments, he or she will be able to complete the work upon return to school. If a student does not have access to a computer or device (tablet, smartphone, etc.), the student can get the assignment once in-person learning resumes. Students unable to complete the assignments on DLDs will not be penalized and will be given the same allotted time to complete the assignments as would be given for an excused absence.
- Student work will be expected to be turned in to the teacher (either digitally or in person), using the school's process for turning in work following an absence. For example, if your school allows students to turn in work two days after a missed day the Digital Learning Day assignments would be due two days after classes resume in person.
Teachers will share additional information with students about Digital Learning Days through Canvas announcements, including how they will support students learning during the day. Teachers will also be available online during designated “office hours” to assist students, if necessary, via email:
- 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - Elementary Teacher Virtual Hours
- 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Middle and High School Teacher Virtual Hours
Parents who need a to set up a Canvas parent account can do so by accessing instructions at Canvas for Parents and Students.
6th Grade
Students reviewed for their science test on Earth, Sun, and Moon with a Breakout box activity. Students had to solve a series of puzzles by applying the knowledge they have learned this unit. Once they unlocked all the puzzles they then had to answer a question that would lead them to opening up a box filled with some prizes.
7th Grade
Students in 7th grade science participated in the annual Halloween STEM Pumpkin Tower Challenge. Students had an assortment of materials available and a price list where they built towers in a STEM competition.
PTSA also enjoyed celebrating and representing FMS at the county Awareness Day on 10/25!!
SPONSORS!!
We would like to take the time to thank our current paid and in-kind sponsors thus far for the 2024-2025 school year!!
- Luxury Watch and Jewelry Services- Patriot
- Bridgemill Family Dentistry- Red, White & Blue
- Sixes Church- Red, White & Blue
- Summertime Pools- Red, White & Blue
- Giggle Monsters
- Card My Yard
- Wicked Wings
- Chick-Fil-A
- Little River Boat Marina
If you too would like to be a sponsor for this school year, please feel free to reach out to Freedomptsapresidents@gmail.com
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Upcoming November PTSA Events
National School Psychologist Week 11th-15th
Veteran’s Day Breakfast 11th
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
