PTF (Parent-teacher Fellowship) is now PARENT UNIVERSITY at FMCS! (Yes, the initials are “PU,” as in “that smells” – sometimes it “stinks” to be a parent, but the blessings are more than worth it.) Parent University will provide the chance for you to:

1. Become involved in your child’s education by volunteering! Research shows that such involvement causes children to behave better, earn higher grades, score better on tests and graduate at higher rates. (www.familyfun.com) Every responsibility is just as important as the next – no job is too small! We all work together to help this “body” become a strong Christian School. (I Corinthians 12:12)Our parents are instrumental in providing supplies and equipment for our students and teachers through fundraisers: Move A Thon, Christmas Store, Coin Drive, Box Tops, Used Uniform Store, and the annual golf tournament.
2. Have access to receive resources and information to help you stay in touch with your child’s education – grades and homework online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (At Parent University we call that “24-7”) that will help you stay in touch with your child’s progress; a website with resources on parenting (coming to www.fmcs-fl.com) – ways to help support your children and their teachers academically and spiritually. NEW FOR 2011-12 – Partnership with Biblical Parenting University . New online classes that parents can watch at home to help you raise your children:  flyer.   We are all in this together! Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”  
3. Attend special family nights _ Chuck E Cheese, Chick Fil-A , Coldstone and more. You can also build relationships with other parents – Parent University works because volunteering, fundraising, educating and supporting parents helps us “academically train and spiritually nurture students to become productive citizens in society and impact others for Jesus Christ.”

Introducing our Parent University Chairpersons for this year (events that parents can complete their volunteer hours) : FMCS VOLUNTEER HOURS PROGRAM 11-12

First meeting is Thursday, September 8th in the middle school cafeteria at 7:00 pm

Parent University’s Top Parent Resources:
National Center for Biblical Parenting – http://www.biblicalparenting.org
All Pro Dad – great advice from Tony Dungy, NFL players, and other Christian role models  | Allprodad.com
Book: “Rock-Solid Kids: Giving Children a Biblical Foundation For Life” | Christianbook.com
Book: “Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions” by George Barna | Christianbook.com
Fun Stuff for kids and parents | Familyfun.com
Website for families | Myfamilyminute.com
Website for moms | imom.com
Sheridan House Family Ministries | shfm.org
Twelve Precepts of a Father’s Calling | shfm.org
Tips for school and home | Schoolfamily.com
Tips for parents regarding Facebook and kids

 Click here to watch the video: FMCS Parent University Dad\’s Committee Rocket Launch