National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

2011-12 NJHS Officers – President: Josh Harvey and sponsor: Mrs. Jennifer Crouch.

Thursday, May 10, 2012: congratulations to the following students for their induction into the Honor Societies of FMCS on May 10th:

National Elementary Honor Society sponsored by Mrs. Couch:
- Joshua Benzon
- Summer Dobbins
- Laura Gequelin
- Leyton Harrington
- Katelyn Lindsey
- McKenzie Miller
- Nicholas Norys
- Kaitlyn Nicolosi
- Erin Reeves
- Elizabeth Swiersz
- Annalisse Van Zanten

National Junior Honor Society sponsored by Mrs. Crouch:
- Jordan Bergmann
- Madison Leatherman
- Malyia Madden
- Patrick Pereira
- Emma Ravish
- Emily Reeves
- Kristina Taylor

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.

2010 History: 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.

On Monday, April 2nd, four teachers at FMCS had surprise visits from the Golden Halo committee:

1) Mrs. Stacey Leatherman – middle school science teacher. (pictured bottom left)

2) Mrs. Jennifer Crouch - middle school language arts teacher.  (pictured top left)

3) Mrs. Lee Mitchell – middle school history teacher.  (pictured top right right)

4) Mrs. Rachel Tuma - 3rd grade teacher. (pictured bottom right)

This year’s awards will be held on Saturday, April 21st at the Spanish Wells Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. For more information, go to the Chamber site.

On Friday, February 24th, there were two competitions:  the ACSI Speech Meet in Miami and the ACSI Elementary Spelling Bee in Fort Myers.

Congratulations to these students:

At the Speech Meet, these students achieved the highest score possible –  ”Superior” : 8th graders: Chaz Roark, Tori Weller and Sarah Swiersz! Tyler Williams, Avery Praxaya and Edwin Fenelus received a “good” rating for their efforts.

At the Spelling Bee, first grader, Kaatja VanZanten won first place in the first grade category at the Association of Christian Schools Spelling Bee! Great job by Lizzie Swiersz who finished 4th in the 4th grade grouping.

GREAT JOB EAGLES, Mrs. Mitchell (Speech Coordinator), Mrs. Gayle Shell (first grade teacher, Mrs. Rachel Tuma (Spelling Be Coordinator) and parents!

- Congratulations to all of our Math Olympians (math olympics 2012) involved in the ACSI Math Olympics on March 23, 2012. We want to especially highlight all of our students who placed in this competition:

3rd Grade:  Michael Bryant, 2nd place Reasoning, Drew Keller, 5th place Computation

4th Grade:  Joshua Benzon, 5th place Computation, Erin Reeves, 1st place Reasoning, McKenzie Miller, 4th place Reasoning, Lizzie Swiersz, 5th place, Reasoning

5th Grade:  Alex Bryant, 5th place, Reasoning

6th Grade:  Patrick Pereira, 4th pace Computation

8th Grade:  Elijah Benson, 2nd place Computation

Many thanks to Mrs. Sanders and Mr. Blikstad for all their help with the math students.

The 8th grade missions team for 2012 ministered in Corpus Christi, Tx, March 8-14th. Go to www.fmcsmissions.blogspot.com to read their journal and see the pictures for this 22nd 8th grade missions trip in FMCS history! The team ministered at a public middle school, Christian martial arts studio, to the homeless in the downtown area, a Women’s Shelter, in churches and at the Mission 911 homeless shelter.

2011 – From March 30 to April 5th, the 8th grade missions team of 18 students and 11 adults ministered in churches, bus stops, homeless mission, parks and nursing home in Corpus Christi, Tx. See all the highlights at www.fmcsmissions.blogspot.com

Register for the 2012-2013 now and assure your student(s) a place on a class roster! Space is limited – call 939-4642.

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Information downloads:

letter for 12-13 packets – new registration familes

Are you ready for preschool checklist

School information Q&A

Parent Information and aftercare

Registration and Tuition information (Financial aide information below) : Financial Agreement 2012-2013

Forms to be filled out for registration: (click on the link to open)

new family registration packet1213 (our office staff can notarize for you)

Financial Aid Application 12-13 (if needed)

Referral credit form referral 12-13 – How would you like to earn more than one $500 tuition credit?

Parents: For more information on VPK, go to http://www.elcofswfl.org/provider-vpk.php

Call us today at 939-4642, space is limited!

At FMCS:
- the program runs Monday thru Friday, 5 days a week
- the free program covers 3 hours per day: a student can stay for only those three hours (free), or they can use the voucher to deduct the amount of the voucher from the full tuition. Our normal school hours are 8:15-2:40.

* GREAT EDUCATION -CHRISTIAN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES – PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN!

1) Kidztown will offer My Super Summer – go to http://www.mysupersummer.com/

2) Sports Camps for FMCS – great opportunities to learn how to play basketball, soccer and volleyball – CLICK HERE FOR THE BROCHURE and get it turned into the office: Sports Camps 2012 and Soccer Summer Camp 2012

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