Many thanks to Miss Julie Issenmann, our PE teacher, for our special Olympic Field Day 2010! In the week leading up to the field day physical competition, classes were each assigned a country to represent. Pre-Olympic events included:

• Door decoration- decorate your door in a way that represents your country.
• Students speaking your language- hi, by, bathroom –little things
• Making a banner that will hang in the gym for a week.   
• Taking a virtual field trip
• Making a country flag that you can carry around with you during field day
• T-shirts representing their country to wear on Friday
• Opening and closing ceremonies

On Friday, May 7^th, events included the downhill ski water slide, scooter luge, torch relay, tug-o-war (always an annual favorite) and more!

Thanks to the MANY volunteers and parents for their support during the week! EXCELLENT JOB MISS ISSENMANN!

FMCS is honored to induct new members in the National Junior Honor Society and National Elementary Honor Society for the spring of 2010. The ceremony was held Thursday, April 29th in the Colonial Chapel with over 180 students, friends and family in attendance. 

The National Elementary Honor Society, Josiah Chapter, is only in its second year and new members are: fourth graders – Jordan Bergman, Lauren Hearn, Christine Jennings, Molly Krieger, Madison Leatherman, Ethan Liebetre, Malyia Madden, Akmet Moran, Emma Ravish, Emily Reeves, Alyssa Snodgrass, Kendra Stonefield, Kristina Taylor, Austin Thomas, Morgan Tyson; Fifth graders – Celina Interbartolo , Dillon Martino, Cheyanne Miller, Rebecca Moran, Sierra Niles and Avery Praxaya. Their teacher-sponsor is Mrs. Robin Couch.

The National Junior Honor Society, the Ezra Chapter, inducted the following new members:    Elijah Benzon, Andrew Crouch, Joshua Harriott, Joshua Harvey, Chastity Roark, Sarah Swiersz, Victoria Weller, Tyler Williams, Arianna Bergmann, Remy Fenelus, China Haisley and Josiah Vega. Their teacher-sponsor is Mrs. Jennifer Crouch.

This year, both groups have been active with activities that included raising money for muscular dystrophy, Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Fund,  leadership academy class, sending care packages to soldiers, welcome packets for new students and picking up trash on the campus to do their part in keeping the campus clean.

ANNOUNCED MAY 26, 2010 – The 2010-11 members of NJHS had the opportunity to submit their names to run for the officers positions for next year. The students have made their speeches and the NJHS members have voted – here are the winners:

President – Mallory Dillon
Vice-President – Robin Mitchell
Treasurer – Sarah Swiersz

Our Annual FMCS Golf Tournament was held  Saturday, May 1, 2010 at The Forest. This has been  one of best days of fun, fellowship and food on the school calendar every year. Our chairpersons, Wendy Fulton and Anne Kearns, did a great job. Many thanks to the parent volunteers that came out that day!

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 14TH, 2011 – all the proceeds help our financial aide funds at FMCS!

Summary of 2010: We had 43 golfers that signed-up to join us for a sunny day at the Forest Golf and Country Club. Congratulations to the team of (from left to right in their photo): Ron Tyre, Chuck Basinait, Kevin Kearns (FMCS parent of Thomas Kearns), Chris Parker. They shot a 57!

  

  

  

Cast of great volunteers: (L to R) : Sue Sinex, Relena Zabala, Stephanie Roark, Rita Massaro, Wendi Fulton and Anne Kearns (also Mr. Tom Sinex, not pictured)

  

  

 

  

 Recap from 2009:  May 3rd was a great day for golf, food and fellowship! The end of our three busy days of great events ended today with our annual golf tournament at The Forest Golf Club. We want to thank the 76 golfers that joined us today – we had an excellent turnout on a beautiful day. Many thanks to The Forest – first class all the way! And to Colleen Marinello, Sissy Felice, John Ryba and all our volunteers – including alumni, Christine O’Brien, who is faithful to join us every year. Congratulations to the top three teams: Third: Pastor Dan Betzer, David Betzer, Joe Micale, and Chocky Warriner; Second: Charlie Fulton, Ash Fulton, Butch Fulton and Randy Cline; and First Place: Bill Miller, Bill O’Connell, Jeff Hemenway, and Gene Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

And now a word from our sponsors…FMCS would like to thank:

Sports
Fort Myers Christian School (FMCS) offers a variety of team and individual sports for boys and girls in grades 5-8 and competes in the Suncoast Junior High League. FMCS teams have won a combined 26 league championships! For the latest practice times and games, call the sports hot-line at 939-1163.

In the fall, boys may play soccer and girls may participate in volleyball. In the winter, basketball and cheerleading are available for both boys and girls. In the spring, we offer golf, girls soccer, boys volleyball and elementary track. Sports are determined by the Suncoast Junior High League. Participation of our students is determined by academic eligibility.

Summer Sports Camps 2010
We are looking forward to a great summer and a chance for your 4th-8th grade son or daughter to improve thir skills in volleyball and basketball. REMEMBER: Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail! Click for bochure sports camps 10

After-school Activities
Aside from sports, students have the opportunity after school to be involved in a variety of activities: aftercare, Brain Brigade science club, Paint Misbehavin art class, Knights of Light Chess Club, and the new Creative Arts Academy at First Assembly.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The Ezra Chapter at Fort Myers Christian School began in 1985 with Ezra 7:10 being the keystone verse: “for Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord and to do it…”. Chapter officers are elected at the beginning of each school year. All members are expected to uphold high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. In 2009, new inductees included: 8th graders: Brett Billman, Holly Branthoover, Taylor Derums, David Faux, Carlye Fulton, Karina Rivera, Megan Morrow, Robert Rose, Brooke Schafe, Anna Rosenblatt, Sarah Mathis, Austin Johnson, Julie Wagner and Tucker Zahorian. The NJHS sponsor is middle school language arts teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Crouch. 2009-2010 NJHS Officers – President: Carlye Fulton,Vice-President: Brooke Schafe, Treasurer: Megan Morrow, Secretary: Robin Mitchell, and sponsor: Mrs. Jennifer Crouch.

Students in NJHS are also involved every Wednesday in Leadership Academy. They get the opportunity to be involved in leadership opportunities and listen and learn from area leaders.

Prerequisite conditions for selection to the National Junior Honor Society:
1) According to the NJHS constitution, only those students who have attended the school the equivalent of one semester may be considered for membership.
2) Membership is open to qualified second semester seventh graders and students in eighth grade.
3) The scholarship requirement set by the National Council is based on a student’s cumulative grade point average (3.50 or higher) and is assessed on a semester basis.
4) The leadership requirement includes roles both in school and in the community, provided they can be verified.
5) The service requirement includes contributions made to the school, classmates, and community as well as the student’s attitude toward service.
6) Students who demonstrate citizenship understand the importance of civic involvement, have a high regard for freedom, justice and democracy, and participate in organizations committed to the betterment of society.
7) Students who exemplify good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
8) Discipline and dismissal: Continuing membership in the chapter is based on students maintaining the standard under which they were admitted as members; therefore, quarter grades will be evaluated and considered as part of the chapter adviser’s review of the standing of members. Attendance at regular meetings and chapter activities will also be monitored. When a member falls below the standards by which the member was selected, the adviser informs the member in writing of the nature of the violation, a time period for improvement is given, and consequences of non-improvement are outlined. In the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civil law, a warning is not required for dismissal, but a Faculty Council hearing will be held. The chapter will notify the member of the action being contemplated, the reason for the action, and the date and time of the hearing. The opportunity for the member to respond either in writing or orally will be provided.

The National Elementary Honor Society
The NEHS was established in 2008 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in cooperation with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to recognize elementary students in both public and non-public elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility, to provide meaningful service to the school and community, and to develop essential leadership skills in the students of elementary schools.

Fort Myers Christian School applied for their charter and was granted acceptance in 2008 for the Josiah Chapter of the NEHS. The chapter is names after King Josiah first mentioned in 2 Kings 22: 1-2: Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left. Even though he was young, he successfully lived a life that was right in the God’s eyes, was an example for others and a Godly leader. The purpose of this chapter shall be to recognize students for their outstanding academic achievement, spiritual growth and leadership, and demonstrated personal responsibility. Members will endeavor to provide meaningful service to the school and community, live a Christ-like example, and develop essential leadership skills within the students of Ft. Myers Christian School.

This chapter is one of the first to be granted here in Southwest Florida to a Christian school.This year’s first NEHS inductees were: 4th graders: Kelsi Bevington, Brennen Cole, Blair Colbert, Olivia Cook, Tyler Goguen, Jenna Iten, Jennifer Lavorgna, Austin O’Grosky, Sarah Swiersz, Michael Walch, Androse Watson, Parker Wunderlich; 5th graders: Elijah Benzon, Caroline Chester, Joshua Harriott, Joshua Harvey, Victoria Weller, Tyler Williams; 6th graders: Mallory Dillon, Celine Gulbronson, Zachary Liebetreu, Taylor Lowry, Robin Mitchell, Haley Morig and Amy Romstadt. The chapter sponsor is fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Robin Couch.

Click here for the NEHS Bylaws.