General
We are now accepting applications for potential job openings for the 2010-11 school year. You must have a bachelor’s degree and teach in the field of your degree.  

Please fill out this teacher application and return it to Fort Myers Christian School, 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33907; you can also fax it to 239-936-5016 or email it to Principal Mitchell. Thank you.

Job openings posted for 2010-2011:

POTENTIAL TEACHER OPENING PK4 VPK PROGRAM: FMCS is working towards approval to have a VPK program at our school. In anticipation of the program and enough students to open a class, we are accepting application for teachers that love the Lord, love children and meet all the certification guidlelines for a VPK teacher. Please fill out this teacher application and return it to Fort Myers Christian School, 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33907; you can also fax it to 239-936-5016 or email it to Principal Mitchell. Thank you.

AFTERCARE ADULT WORKERS: We are looking for two adults (21 and over) to help us in our aftercare program on school days from 3:00-6:00. (we may also need your help on teacher inservice days if we have enough students enrolled). We are looking for Christian who love the Lord and love children – we have students in grades Pk3 thru 8th grade. We have snack time, homework time and play time – a great way to bless parents who work late every day. Please fill out the staff application (application SUPPORT STAFF)  and return it to Fort Myers Christian School, 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33907; you can also fax it to 239-936-5016 or email it to Principal Mitchell. Thank you.

Coaches Needed
Coaches should be 21 years of age or older, love for the Lord, sports, and kids! Sports include soccer, basketball and volleyball. For more information, please contact our Athletic Director, John O´Brien, at 939-4642. Please fill out this application and return it to Fort Myers Christian School, 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33907; you can also fax it to 239-936-5016 or email it to Principal Mitchell. Thank you.

NEW (as of 6/14/2010) – the first posting of the 2010-11 school calendar - school calendar 10-11

Always check InfoDirect for the latest calendar changes.

Download:

- Summer Scoop II July 2010 new

- 10-11 Student Supply 

Parents: Open House is August 19th, 2010 – we will have welcome packets for each family. Those packets will include a copy of the calendar and handbook. Call 939-4642 and ask for Mrs. Thomas, if you have any questions.

Register for the 2010-2011 now and assure your student(s) a place on a class roster! Space is limited – call 939-4642 to see hwere we are with second classes and waiting lists! (make sure you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to access and print forms)

 Information downloads:

letter for 10-11 packets – new registration

Basic Parent Information

Financial Agreement 2010-2011 (sample)_

FMCS Q &A

Dress Code 10-11 (as of December of 09)

Preschool 3 yr old – checklist

Forms to be filled out for registration:

New student App. 10-11

Parent Questionnaire

Emergency Form

Media Consent

We are very thankful for those that work on the “front lines” of our school. We are here to serve you and we would be more than glad to help answer your questions about FMCS. Please feel free to contact us by phone, 939-4642, email us anytime, or use the online contact form. You can also visit our school Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Call ahead to set up a tour or our facility.

Preschool
- Miss Amy Jean, PK3 | email: ajean@fmcs-fl.com
- Miss Angel Schreiber, PK4 | email: aschreiber@fmcs-fl.com

Elementary
- Mrs. Jody Carefoot Weber, Kindergarten | email: jweber@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Gayle Shell, First Grade | email: gshell@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Amy Harrington, Second Grade | email: aharrington@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Donna Jennings, Second Grade | email: djennings@fmcs-fl.com
- Miss Rachel McLaughlin, Third Grade | email: rmclaughlin@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Judy Sanders, Fourth Grade | email: jsanders@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for this classroom blog
- Mrs. Robin Couch, Fifth Grade | email: rcouch@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for this classroom blog

Middle School
- Mrs. Stacey Leatherman, Science | email: sleatherman@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Jennifer Crouch, Language Arts | email: jcrouch@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Lee Mitchell, Social Studies & Bible | email: lmitchell@fmcs-fl.com
- Mr. Jonathan Blikstad, Math | email: jblikstad@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for this classroom blog
- Mr. Tom Sinex, Computer | email: tsinex@fmcs-fl.com
- Mr. Mel Mitchell, Bible | email: mmitchell@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Aileen Gonzales, Spanish | email: agonzales@fmcs-fl.com
 
Specials Teachers
- Mrs. Myra Stewart, Learning Disabilities Program | email: mstewart@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for this classroom blog
- Mrs. Dorothy Yorty, Music | email: dgulbronson@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Liz Jarrett, Band | email: ljarrett@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Sue Sinex, Art | email: ssinex@fmcs-fl.com
- Mr. Tom Sinex, Computer | email: tsinex@fmcs-fl.com
- Miss Jay Shrader, Library | email: jshrader@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for this classroom blog
- Mrs. Julie Hulslander, Physical Education | email: jhulslander@fmcs-fl.com
- Miss Aileen Gonzales, Spanish | email: agonzales@fmcs-fl.com

Aides/Support Staff
- Mr. John O’Brien, PE Assistant and Athletic Director | email: jobrien@fmcs-fl.com
- Miss Tina Blanden, teacher assistant  | email: TBlanden@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Joyce Swearingen, PK3 aide
- Mrs. Lourdes Aldana, PK4 aide
- Mrs. Eva Edwards, playground and aftercare | email: eedwards@fmcs-fl.com

Office Staff
- Miss Tina Cesarino, Elementary School Receptionist/Purchasing | email: tcesarino@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Wendy Thomas, Middle School Receptionist/Registrar | email: wthomas
- Mrs. Paula Dillon, Secretary to Principal | email: pdillon@fmcs-fl.com
- Mrs. Marilyn O’Brien, Business Manager | email: mobrien@fmcs-fl.com
- John Ryba, Public Relations | email: jryba@fmcs-fl.com@fmcs-fl.com

Administration
- Mr. Mel Mitchell, Principal | email: mmitchell@fmcs-fl.com | Click here for the Principal’s blog
- Pastor David Thomas, Associate Pastor of First Assembly | email: dthomas@famfm.com
- Pastor Dan Betzer, Senior Pastor of First Assembly of God and School President | Click here for Pastor’s blog

Download new forms/information: click here

Registration is open to the public! Fort Myers Christian School offers tours to the public during the school day – please call ahead to schedule a tour at 939-4642 and speak with Mrs. Paula Dillon.

Financial help news: Applications are available now for $118 million in private school scholarships for K-12 children from families with limited incomes. The program, known as Step Up For Students, provides annual scholarships worth as much as $3950 that can be used at more than 1000 private schools in Florida. To qualify, new applicants must meet the household income guidelines for the federal school lunch program. Students also must be entering kindergarten, first grade or have attended a public school this year. The program was created in 2001 by the Florida Legislature to provide educational options for economically disadvantaged children. The scholarships are financed by corporations that receive a dollar for dollar tax credit for contributions up to 75 percent of their state income tax liability. This year, the program serves 23,400 students. To get an application, call 866-406-6923 or go to stepupforstudents.org

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 939-4642 or contact us.

Phone: 239-939-4642 | Fax: 239-936-5016 | Email: info@fmcs-fl.org | Online Contact Form

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30PM

Middle School: 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl 33907

Preschool, Elementary & Aftercare: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 4701 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers, Fl 33919
Mailing address: 1550 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl 33907

Maps and Driving Directions: Middle School | Preschool, Elementary & Aftercare

Fort Myers Christian School is a ministry of First Assembly of God.

1) Kidztown will offer My Super Summer – go to http://www.mysupersummer.com/ for more information on Day Camps, Over Night Camps, FMCS Sports Camps, Creative Arts Camps, Mom’s Day out. Everything and anything (including the UPDATED registration form) regarding summer camps!

2) Sports Camps for FMCS – great opportunities to learn how to play basketball and volleyball with Coach O’Brien, Coach Mitchell, and Coach Schreiber. Click here for the brochure and get it turned into the office: sports camps 10

3) Soccer camp with Coach Cole – click here for a great way to get your kids to learn how to play and get ready for the upcoming season: SOCCER CAMP 

4) Hands-on science fun with Brain Brigade! Go to www.brainbrigade.org for more information to sign up. Camps include: July 5-9, Girls Only Science!; July 12-16, Experiment Extravaganza; July 19-23, Robotics for beginners; July 26-30, Robotics – Intermediate; and July 26-30, Book Club and Writers Rock!

5) Art & Compter Camp: For more information and registration, email:  Mrs. Sue Sinex, FMCS Art Teacher, or Mr. Tom Sinex, FMCS Computer Teacher.  All APPs (Art & comPuter camP) run from 9:30-12:00 in the Children’s Center at Fort Myers Christian School.  You may bring a snack with you.  All APPs are $80.00. Space is limited, sign up today! For only $50.00 more, stay the rest of the day at My Super Summer Day Camp! UPDATED CAMP FORM AS OF 6/30/2010 – For more information 2

6) Music and Fine Arts anyone? Don’t forget the Creative Arts Academy, they have some great opportunities during their summer session.

Here are some of the highlifghts from our school awards ceremonies:

1) The winners of Mr. Mitchell’s Principal Award (Top Student) – elementary: Moragn Tyson; and in middle school: Austin Johnson.

2) We announced this year’s members of the Principal’s 90 Club – click here

3) Accelerated Reader record for 2009-2010: Blair Colbert, click here

 4) The Grandma Betty Scholarship provided by the Reese family in the name of Elizabeth DiFebio was given to 7th grader, Julia Gentil (pictured far left with last year’s winner, Taylor Lowry)

 4) Here are the recipients of the Christian Character and Citizenship Awards in each grade: