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From the desk of

Dr. Robert Andrews

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018

Headmaster’s PenSpring/Summer 2018

According to the website ISIDEWITH.com the top six social issues of 2018 are: (1) Abortion; (2) LGBT Adoption Rights; (3) Religious Freedom Act; (4) Planned Parenthood Funding; (5) Gay Marriage; and (6) Gender Identity. Various groups represent both sides of all these issues and consider those who oppose their way of thinking to be unjust in their thinking and that the government should do more, or less, to prevent what they believe to be social injustice for or against the perpetrators of these injustices.

In the Bible, Solomon spoke of the injustices he observed in the society that he lived in, and how it appeared in places where seemingly justice should prevail. Ecclesiastes 3:16-17, “I also noticed under the sun there is evil in the courtroom. Yes, even the courts of law are corrupt. I said to myself, in due season God will judge everyone, both good and bad, for all their deeds.” Injustice takes place whenever and wherever people are not treated as being created in the image of God. God’s people should seek to view life from the vantage point of the oppressed and work to help those who are victims of injustice. But when injustice takes place in the courts or in the government, as mentioned in the Book of Solomon, what are we to do? Governments and courts are supposed to ensure human rights, but sometimes they are the source of oppression. A wise citizen obeys the laws of government and adheres to the edicts of the courts. But when

government becomes the oppressor, people of faith should trust God and follow the lawful and appropriate procedures that will illicit change in the government.

Solomon talked about the victims of oppression. Most of us in America don’t really know what true oppression is and what it is like to be a victim. In Ecclesiastes 4:1-1, he said, “I observed the oppression that takes place under the sun. I saw the tears of the oppressed, with no one to comfort them. The oppressors have great power, and their victims are helpless.” Solomon’s advice was to look at the tears of the oppressed. He concluded that if we look into the eyes of those who are oppressed, we will work toward solutions to solving it.

Of all the injustices known to man, there is only one that stands out as the greatest by far. Jesus Christ was the recipient of a gross injustice. He never sinned. He was holy, with a pure heart, and absolutely good. He did nothing and had nothing in his heart or in his being deserving of the evil he suffered. He was the greatest example of injustice in the entire history of the world. But from this unfathomable injustice toward him, Jesus conquered all injustice because of what he did, even though each of us is guilty of terrible sin in our lives. He looked into our eyes, had mercy on us, and offered us a way out.

Many of those who founded America knew and embraced God’s example of dealing with injustice. America has

always been and continues to be a nation that responds to injustice, both in our country and around the world. If America continues on a path to change its love for individual freedom that it was founded to insure, then America will lose its compassion and willingness

to oppose oppression in the rest of the world.(Continued on page 2)

IMPORTANT AUGUST DATES

6-10 & FCS Bookstore Open13-15 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm

9-10 & FCS Recycled Uniform Sale 13-15 Open, 4290 SW 89 Avenue (House beside school and front parking lot) 8:00am-10:00am & 2:00pm-4:00pm

14 Open House K3-5th Grade 6:00-7:00pm 5th Grade Orientation - 5:30pm

16 WELCOME BACK - 1ST DAY OF 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR Meet & Greet - Welcome Refreshments for all Parents in both cafeterias 8:00-9:30am (Main Campus and West Campus)

17 New Parent Breakfast 8:00am-10:00am For all Parents NEW to FCS Main Campus Cafeteria 27 Middle School Open House (Grades 6-8) 7:00-9:00pm in the gym

28 High School Open House (Grades 9-12) 7:00-9:00pm in the gym

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HEADMASTER’S PEN / ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Current Student Re-Enrollmentfor 2018-2019

Is Now OpenClick Here to sign on to your parent portal

to begin the re-enrollment process.

If you do not have a login, click “Create New

ParentsWeb Account” to create a login.

The district code is FCS-FL.

Use the same email account you have provided to FCS.

New Student ApplicationsAvailable Online

Click Here for more information and to

begin the application process.

For more information regarding Admissions,Email: admissions@floridachristian.org

or call the Admissions Dept. at305-226-8152 x257

(Continued from page 1)In the United States Constitution, the founding fathers envisioned a government with limited power. This is why they created a representative republic with a provision for a separation of

powers. The last thing the early patriots wanted was a government which would micromanage their personal lives or businesses. I believe that people in America, including us as Christians, should take note of the path that our

nation is on that would bring government into every aspect of our lives, and which causes the people to place their trust in the political system rather than in the God who is the ultimate judge.

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FCS gratefully acknowledges those who have financially contributed during this school year to the ongoing work at Florida Christian.

The following contributed to SMAART 21:

Be a part of the next 50 years by giving towards our SMAART 21 Campaign atwww.FCS50Years.com

Robert & Katie AndrewsMaria AlvarezMark & Ana Maria ArdoisJim & Mary ArnoldArmando & Rosemary BarbaAlbert & Nelsa BasultoAhren & Lauren BeersBrian BerrymanManny & Terry BersachElizabeth BetancourtTony & Christina BlancoPamela BlosserAdrian & Daisy BonillaDerwin & Audrey BrighamChris & Leidy BrigmanMichael & Danielle BrownRobert & Carmen BrumleyFernando Menendez & Jennifer BryanRichard & Blanca BurkeSteve & Leigh ByersJulia CaballeroYovan & Arilis CabreraJohn & Maria CabauyMaria Victoria CabaleiroJose & Elizabeth CaleroLuis & Eva CamejoManuel & Michelle CapoElio & Graciela Casañas

Alejandro & Judith CejasDiane ClassJames & Monica ClassSteve & Melissa ClassDarren & Nicole CloudMiguel & Barbara CosculluelaLuis & Maynel CouvetierLynn CruzMaria CuervoJorge & Tracy CuestaDabalsa Investments, Inc.Octavio & Angie De La GranaJorge & Ana Del ValleAlex & Madeline DiazCarolina DiazRalph & Summer DiazMarlo & Sandra DieguezJason & Joan DoanEdwin & Gloria DossettElena DossettJames & Natasha ErwinRichard & Sylke EsparragozaEric & Erika EstapeRobert & Patti EvelynRobert & Sheila FelderDaniel & Christi FernandesAna FernandezElizabeth Fernandez

Jose FernandezRay & Patricia Fernandez-AndesKylie FitzgeraldPatricia FrankOtoniel & Diana FrometaJuan GallegoChris & Helen GarnerCarlos GonzalezCarlos & Ruth GonzalezEva-Marie GonzalezJoel & Ileana GonzalezRandee GoreRon & Su GreenAndrew & Amanda GuilfoyleGeorge & Mayra GullaMary GustafsonAlberto & Dasha HernandezOscar Hernandez IIIAlex HerreraHolocaust Exhibit, Holocaust LearningPaul & Pam HowellChristina IglesiasFrank & Aileen IriasJorge & Maria IzaGary & Joyce JohnsonTodd & Alida JollyDavid & Beth KingPete Kingman

GIFTS TO FCS

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FCS gratefully acknowledges those who have financially contributed during this school year to the ongoing work at Florida Christian.

The following contributed to SMAART 21:

Be a part of the next 50 years by giving towards our SMAART 21 Campaign atwww.FCS50Years.com

Doug & Karen KostowskiRobert & Clare LandauRobert LauciricaMarisa LauriaAlejandro & Ana LedonGary & Maria LehnhardEdwin & Rosa LobainaDavid & Adriana LopezHector & Lydia LopezJose & Glaisys LugoEdey & Bette LuisMagic City BasketballLinda ManfredFelix MariMark MariJose Martinez ConsultingLazaro & Maria MartinezPedro & Niurka MartinezJanet MatternJorge & Karla MegiasDomingo & Iris MendezJorge & Ivette MenendezFernando & Monica MesaMiami International MarinaMiami Baptist ChurchMiami ChurchTim & Katie MinerLuis & Marcia MontanerDavid & Kellie Moore

Estelle MyersRobert & Estelle MyersBill & Sherril NealeyEsam & Melissa NemerRaul & Mavelyn NuñezJoseph & Rebecka PadronPalmar ConsultingMichael & Denise PellaAnthony & Gladys PerezJesus & Maby PerezHugues & Lisa PericlesJorge & Martha PernasJorge & Lourdes PernasPerry & Anncy PitelliPlantation Baptist ChurchScott & Rebecca PrinzJoey & Lesli PrunaKeith & Gladys QuinlanMarta Ramirez-CorralesFrancisco RamosMichelle RayJorge & Tania ReynardusManuel & Lourdes RicoEd & Debbie RigganDavid RitterElizabeth RivasFrank & Mariela RivasEric & Kristina RodriguezLuis & Dinah Rodriguez

Emanuel & Roxana RoqueJuan & Esther RoqueBoris & Susan RubioFernando RuizNancy SafreedGustavo & Cynthia SanchezRodolfo & Stacy SantayanaEric & Christine SchlottmanTodd & Maria SeekinsTony & Evy SicleSparkling Bins Scott & Jeannine StemmerDavid & Roxy SwindollJeffrey SwindollWaldo & Desiree TejedorAustin & Hunter TindallDanny & Gina TraperoAlex TrujilloJessica Valdes Juan & Daisy ValdesRuben ValdesBernalt & Kimberly VelasquezWilliam VarasDeborah WarnerMary WhitfieldBill & Kerry WicksPenny Wright

GIFTS TO FCS

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HONOR ROLL - 3rd GRADING PERIOD

Principal’s List (All A’s)

Kindergarten Five: Maria Acosta, Keren Aparicio, Caleb Bernal, Camila Cecchi, Ethan Garcia, Arabella Gude, Justin Gustafson, Jake Lago, Emma Lopez, Isabella Lopez, Jeremiah Lopez, Leonardo Lopez, Zoe Menendez, Solara Nunez, George O’Brien, Michael Paz, Antje Perez Kuehnemann, Arian Pire, Mia Rodriguez, Camilo Salvador, Emily Strasser, Elias Suriel, Isabella Uriarte, Ian Mitchell VegaFirst Grade: Brianna Aguiar, Elizabeth Aguirre, Aaron Almeida-Hernandez, Laura Anselmetti, Julian Arboleda, Aiden Baez, Nicolas Barrera, Sebastian Belinaso, Sophia Broche, Bryan Brown, Jacob Cabrera, Jarrett Caldwell, Harper Cavo, Jocelin Chiang, Joseph Doan, Sophia Fassett, Isabella Fernandez, Jordyn Gackle, Matthew Gonzalez, Sarah Gonzalez, Carmen Hernandez, Zoe Jiani Hernandez, Madison Hospedales, Chloe Hunt, Madison Lago, Marion Lewis, Zoey Mesa, Mia Meynard, Daniel Morales, Gabriel Padin, Christian Paz, Paola Perez, Elijah Pericles, Madison Ramos, Marissa Rodriguez, Evangeline SmithSecond Grade: Katia Bango, Amanda Benedit, Nicholas Bonilla, Abigail Camacho, Jordanah Chavez-Blume, Victoria Cruz, Dylan Dieguez, Jeremy Erwin, Nathaniel Escoto, Sofia Estrada, Justin Fernandez, Gabriella Flores, Ariana Fluxa, Mia Gonzalez, Robert Harris, Gianna Jivanjee, Kai Lijfrock, Eva Marques-Verdecia, Emma Mestre, Melanie Montano, Ethan Nemer, Eddy Pino, Gabriel Reina, Sophia Riggan, Ethan Rodriguez, Irene Rodriguez, Samuel Rodriguez, Graciela Ruiz, Brielle Sanchez, Jake Say, Alyssa Serrano, Lily Torres, Sophia VillaverdeThird Grade: Madison Aguila, Isabella Araya, Danella Areas, Rafael Arias, Isabella Ariola, Thomas Ariola, Nelly Baltodano, Cristina Barcelo, Kayla Broche, Jaden Caldwell, Leah De La Grana, Caleb Fagundo, Gabriel Hernandez, Joy Lagardera, James Logue, Annabella Lugo, Leila Menendez, Valentina Miranda, Roberto Morales, Camila Perez, Jesus Perez, Madison Pijuan, Abraham Quant, Nick Ramirez-Rodriguez, Daniela Riesgo Jardines, Nicholas Santos, Camila Trejos, Cynthia Vazquez, Sophia VazquezFourth Grade: Abigail Ardois, Victoria Awan, Anjuli Balart, Christopher Blanco, Dylan Braswell, Daniela Canosa, Sophia Castillo, Danny De Los Santos, Hailey Dieguez, Camila Echevarria, Mia Echevarria, Savannah Fassett, Austin Fernandez, Joseph Fernandez, Bianca Fluxa, Brianna Gonzalez, Charles Gonzalez, Morgan Lewis, Brandon Luis, Allison Mantecon, Isaac Menendez, Matthew Perez, Ajala Rice-Reynolds, Markus Ruiz, Mary Smith, Leonardo TrejosFifth Grade: Manuel Barcelo, Sean Benedit, Amelia Blanco, Andres Brito, Alyssa Ceballos, Malia Chang, Richard Dabalsa, Sebastian Estrada, Rebecca Kemerer, Daniela Mendez, Brianna Moreno, Stephen Nunez, Jair Obando, Daniel Perez, Sebastian Prado, Jayden Ramos, Brian SanchezSixth Grade: Joshua Aguirre, Samuel Aldana, Christina Almuina, Stetsen Angelo, Thomas Caskey, Alejandro Cejas, Aiden Cuervo, Emma Dieguez, Taylor Gackle, Mahnoor Hussain, Noel Leon, David Lopez, Angelina Manzano, Emily Momin, Gabriela Netto, Sofia Netto, Angelica Otero, Katherine Padron, Adrianna Pasternac, Annelise Pereira, Cristina Pernas, Norge Pineda, Harper Pruna, Alexei Ramirez Bernabe, Emely Ravelo, Aiden Richardson, Ricardo Rios, Gabriela Ruiz, Carolina Tapanes, Gabriela Tapanes, Alejandro Vega, Samantha ZelenkaSeventh Grade: Zachary Bailey, Juliette Bryant, Wilkin Caseres, Jade Chai, Kevin Cruz, Evan Garcia, Martin Gomez, Daniel Gonzalez, Melanie Gonzalez, Ariana Gutierrez, Kirsten Hernandez, Melanie Izquierdo, Ameerah Kawa, Naima Mailliard, Gabriela Membreno, Abby Nunez, Samuel Nunez, Maya Ortiz, Sofia Raurell, Lucas Ruiz, Amanda Soriano, Sophia Viera, Manuela VillegasEighth Grade: Aliya Acosta, Rachel Burke, Sasha Cejas, Angelina Cueto, Sofia de la Torre, Nicole De Leon, Andrea Delgado, Matthew Diaz, Daniel Higuera, Olivia Lobaina, Cecilia Marcayda, Maximillian Melo, Hannah Mira, Carolina Morales, Josephine Novo, Jorge Pernas, Hailey Pruna, Carmen Rangel, Abigail Rashid, Christopher Rodriguez, Raphael Ruiz, Briley WellinghoffNinth Grade: Lauren Alonso, Victoria Cabaleiro, Chloe Chang, Daniella Diaz, Kate Fernandez, Nicholas Fernandez, Tommy Fernandez, Joseph Fernandez-Andes, Katrina Hernandez, Johnny Knight, Yesenia Lobaina, Rocio Lopez, Lauren Mayo, Sophia Milton, Nicole Molina, Amy Sanchez Lima, Isabella VillaverdeTenth Grade: David Araya, Dena Barros, Richard Burke, Ana Cordon, Christian Davila, Hector Diaz, Eric Estape, Evelyn Gonzalez, Richard Lovett, Rebecca Menendez, Nicolina Pereira, Jose Perez de Corcho, Carlos Rios, Isabella Rodriguez, Abigail SorianoEleventh Grade: Victoria Borque, Rachel Cabauy, Olivia Carbonero, Audrey Castellanos, Cleyton Howell, Andres Ledon, Bryan Momin, Justin Nunez, Gianna Ortiz, Natalie Santovenia, Brittany Scoggins, Sergio Tejeda, Christopher Touma, Hannah VivarTwelfth Grade: Emily Acosta, Eric Alvarez, Eli Carbo, Jason Gonzalez, Kelly Henao, Julian Millan, Justin Oro, Gabriela Rodriguez, Karina Tohme

If your child made Honor Rolls, you may pick up a free “My Child Made the Honor Roll” bumper sticker in the school office.

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HONOR ROLL - 3rd GRADING PERIOD

Honor Roll (A&B Honor Roll - At least 3.5 GPA) Kindergarten Five: Allison Erwin, Samantha Herrera, Chloe Marte, Aiden Mestre, Dominic Moriano, Levi Quinones, Alex Ramirez Bernabe, Noah TorresFirst Grade: Julian Andrulonis, Jeremias Barros, Jake Betances, Izabella Falcon, Gala Feito, Isabella Garcia, Samantha Hernandez, Alyssa Moses, Sofia NovoSecond Grade: Thomas Acosta, Veronica Borque, Emily Caseres, Valentina Cecchi, Nathalie Chacon, Jacob Cuenca, Levi Diaz, Andrea Echevarria, Diego Garcia, Seth Lopez, Charles Osorio, Jonathan Padron, Chloe Patino, Abigail Quinones, Valentina Restrepo, Julian Romero, Fernando Suarez-SolisThird Grade: Lukas Acosta, John Brigman, Emily Flores, Julio Gonzalez, Nina Nalani Hernandez, Jaylee Jo, Isabella Kawa, Henry Pena, Alexander Rizo, Olivia Salvador, Ryan Silva, Ryan ValienteFourth Grade: Evelyn Abramo, Sofia Albelo, Timothy Benitez, Jenna Cuadra, Carolina Echevarria, Gabriel Garcia, Ethan Lorenzo, Natalie Machin, Joseph Minsal, Osmanny Montano, Aden Nicholas, Alejandro Nunez, Joseph Padron, Alexi Ramirez Bernabe, Olivia Serralta, Lucas Suarez, Ella ValdiviaFifth Grade: Isabella Aguilera, Kiara Bango, Nicole Casamayor, Sofia Cecchi, Brandon Cruz, Camila Flores, Carlos Gonzalez, Kaleb Jolly, Andrew Pena, Ella Pino, Rafael Rizo, Richard Rollheiser, Alejandro Ruiz, Michael Say, Samuel Stemmer, Angelina Ullivarri

Honor Roll (3.7 average - a minimum of four A’s, no grade lower than C)Sixth Grade: Samuel Basulto, Isabella Bonilla, Matthew Capo, Zoe Carbo, Julian De Leon, Christopher Ferrandiz, Camila Hernandez, Sofia Hernandez, Ariadne Herrera, Aniyah Herring, Jeremy Jaramillo, Lang Lijfrock, Justin Montoya, Valeria Moriano, Samuel Oliva, Joel Reyes, Natalia Stocker, Matthew Valero, Bronko Vaskrsich, Romel VivarSeventh Grade: Edwin Alicea, Andres Balart, Joseph Cabaleiro, Javier Gorostola, Joshua Gutierrez, Abby Hernandez, Johan Hidalgo, Jessica Leake, Marcus Moses, Ashlyn Nunez, Gabriella Portillo, Alexander Pou, Isabelle Prado, Bianca Santalla, Matthew Say, Charlie Stemmer, Amanda Tejeda, Sophia Valdes, Sophia Valle, Jack VignauEighth Grade: Jasmine Araoz, Aaron Baquero, Valery Casamayor, Koda Cleveland, Miranda De La Noval, Erick Delgado, Amanda Diaz, Luna Dieguez, Giannina Difranco, Lucas Elissalt, Michael English, Kevin Fernandez, Beatrice Garciga, Jacob Holcombe, Mikaela King, Joel Lago, Daniel Lopez, Jason Losada, Nicholas Mate, Chloe Montenegro, Mike Patino, Fabian Quintana, Gabriela Rodriguez, Mariana Rodriguez, Sebastian Rojas, Lia Rollheiser, Adeline Smith, Helena ValdovinosNinth Grade: Jonathan Aguirre, Sofia Araya, Alexa Brown, Julie Cruz, Nicole Dabalsa, Domenick Espinosa, Daniella Harris, Elizabeth Herrera, Cristian Lauzurique, Raymond Lovett, Daniella Marrero, Matthew Megias, Alejandro Perez, Priscilla Pruna, Nicole Ramirez, Amanda Ramos, Daniel Rodriguez, Emily Rodriguez, Alan Schwieger, Rebeca Serralta, Abigail Smith, Emma Valenti, Yasmin Valiente, Gloria Valverde, Alexa VivarTenth Grade: Rafael Aguilera, Matthew Borrego, Emily Chiang, Alison Diaz, Brian Diaz, Faith Escarda, Madison Estape,Matthew Fernandez, Juliana Futrell, Allison Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Laura Gonzalez, Carolina Ledon, Andrew Lopez, Dillon Lue, Elizabeth Lyons, David Olivera, Jessica Pankey, Priscilla Pozo, Hannah Pruna, Gabriela Rodriguez, Emily Ruiz, Renee Ruiz, Brandon Sanchez, Gianna Sanchez, Rommy Silva, Eric Sosa, John Square, Gabriella Valencia, Katherine YacEleventh Grade: Gabriel Alberro, Joshua Bartley, Anthony Baserio, Sophia Donato, Joshua Gonzalez, Kevin Gonzalez, AJ Herrera, Ethan Isidron, Giuliana Jas, Charisma Jolly, Weizheng Liang, Rebeca Miranda, Marco Morales, Hunter Norris,Kenneth Northerner, Jacqueline Padron, Camila Perez, Isabella Pineiro, Michael Ramos, Julian Rashid, Hannah Reynardus, Megan Rodriguez, Samuel Rodriguez, Roland Travieso, Yuehan ZhaoTwelfth Grade: Amanda Alburquerque, Brooke Alvarez, Sebastian Alvarez, Megan Armero, Emily Beltran, Nathan Blanco, Nia Blanco, James Cabauy, Gabriel Carreira, Jazmin Cedeno, Isabella Corrales, Nicholas Donnelly, Arielle Dorsey, Clarissa Eraso, Javier Abraham Fernandez, Javier Roberto Fernandez, Michael Fernandez, Lillian Frometa, Kryssa Garcia, Nicole Garcia, Kassandra Gomez, Andrea Gonzalez, James Heyworth, Sophia Hidalgo-Lamigueiro, Mia Ibarra, Sophia Irias, Joshua Jimenez, Timothy King, Stacey Lawrence, Jayde Leake, Richard Leal, Ian Lijfrock, Ricardo Macias, Eduardo Martinez Milland, Sally Mina-Vargas, Philip Moore, Adam Octala, Katrina Padron, Cristina Palma, Jose Pereira, Justin Perez, Kristen Prieto, Emily Ramos, Mareena Rodriguez, Marya Rodriguez, Britney Rubio, Daniel Silveira, Emily Sotolongo, Jessica Torrente, Kevin Vittoria

If your child made Honor Roll, you may pick up a free “My Child Made the Honor Roll” bumper sticker in the school office.

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REQUIRED SUMMER ASSIGNMENTSREADING:• Students entering 6th-12th grade are required to read one book this summer. See below for details.• Middle School & High School Students will be tested the first week of school on each assigned novel. • Middle School Students will also be REQUIRED to complete an assignment posted on the school website. This assignment will be turned in for a grade when school begins.• These novels can be purchased or ordered from any major bookstore in town or online.• All books must be the full versions.

Entering 12 Grade (AP): Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëEntering 12th Grade (Regular & Honors): The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienEntering 11th Grade (AP): Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneEntering 11th Grade (Regular & Honors): To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeEntering 10th Grade (Regular, Honors & Pre-AP): Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyEntering 9th Grade (Regular & Honors): Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin

Entering 8th GRADE • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Click here for assignment

Entering 7th GRADE • Stealing Freedom by Elisa Carbone Click here for assignment

Entering 6TH GRADE • The Door in the Dragon’s Throat by Frank Peretti Click here for assignment

MATH (MIDDLE SCHOOL):Entering 6th GRADE: CLICK HERE

Entering 7th GRADE: CLICK HERE

Entering 7th GRADE HONORS: CLICK HERE

Entering 8th GRADE: CLICK HERE

Entering 8th GRADE HONORS: CLICK HERE

Check the FCS Website for required assignments to be done during the summer! Be prepared for the new school year!

Go Patriots!

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

FCS is proud to congratulate the following students who have met the requirements to be inducted into the National Honor Society. These Patriots have demonstrated academic excellence, achieving a 3.85 GPA or better in high school.

2017-2018 National Honor Society Inductees

David ArayaDena Barros Richard BurkeAna CordonAlison DiazHector DiazEric EstapeMadison EstapeJuliana Futrell

Evelyn GonzalezLaura GonzalezCarolina LedonRichard LovettDillon LueRebecca MenendezNicolina PereiraPriscilla PozoCarlos Rios

Isabella RodriguezEmily RuizBrandon SanchezAbigail SorianoEric SosaKaley WalklandKatherine Yac

Joshua GonzalezAlex HerreraEthan Isidron

Sofia LopezMarco MoralesHunter Norris

Jacqueline PadronIsabella PineiroMegan Rodriguez

Jayde Leake Jessica Torrente Kevin Vittoria

Brooke AlvarezAngelo AmbutEmily BeltranNia BlancoJames CabauyEli CarboGabriel CarreiraJavier A. Fernandez

Lillian FrometaKryssa GarciaNicole GarciaKassandra GomezTimothy KingPhilip MooreKatrina PadronCristina Palma

Jose PereiraKristen PrietoEmily RamosGabriela RodriguezBritney RubioEmily SotolongoKarina Tohme

10th Grade

11th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

12th Grade

2017-2018 National Honor Society Current Members

Joshua BartleyRachel CabauyOlivia CarboneroAudrey CastellanosSophia DonatoJanelle ForteKevin Gonzalez

Cleyton HowellAndres LedonRebeca MirandaBryan MominKenneth NorthernerJustin NuñezGianna Ortiz

Camila PerezMichael RamosJulian RashidHannah ReynardusSamuel RodriguezNatalie SantoveniaBrittany Scoggins

Sergio TejedaChristopher ToumaRoland TraviesoHannah Vivar

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Subject 12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 9th GradeAP English Philip Moore Hannah VivarHonors English Gabriela Rodriguez Cleyton Howell Ana Cordon Katrina HernandezEnglish Javier R. Fernandez Isabel Alvarez Faith Escarda Sophia MiltonPre AP English Rebecca MenendezAP Capstone Seminar Rachel CabauyAP Capstone Research Sophia IriasAP Calculus James CabauyHonors Calculus Cristina PalmaCollege Algebra Kevin GonzalezHonors Pre Calculus Andres LedonHonors Algebra II Rebecca MenendezAlgebra II Camila PerezHonors Geometry Joseph Fernandez-Andes

Geometry Lauren MayoHonors Algebra I Daniella DiazAlgebra I Kate FernandezAlgebra - Most Improved

Johnny Knight

Bible Cristina Palma Camila Perez Carlos Rios Isabella VillaverdeHonors Economics Marcos MauEconomics Justin PerezAP Government & Politics

Clarissa Eraso

Honors Government Brooke AlvarezGovernment Richard LealAP US History Olivia CarboneroHonors US History Victoria BorqueUS History Natalie SantoveniaHonors World Geography Nicolina PereiraWorld Geography Rafael AguileraAP World History Eric SosaHonors World History Daniella DiazWorld History Gloria ValverdeAP Physics James CabauyHonors Physics Gabriela RodriguezHonors Anatomy Christopher ToumaAnatomy Kelly HenaoAP Chemistry Rachel CabauyHonors Chemistry Emily RuizChemistry Rebeca MirandaHonors MarineScience

Kassandra Gomez

Marine Science Gabriel Alberro

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Subject 12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 9th GradeEnvironmental Science Jessica TorrenteHonors Biology Joseph Fernandez-Andes

Biology Alejandro PerezAP Spanish Sofia Mendez-RuizSpanish II Alison DiazSpanish II Non-Speak Emily ChiangSpanish I Isabella VillaverdeSpanish I Non-Speak Nicole CriadoAP Art Britney RubioHonors Art Audrey CastellanosArt Priscilla PrunaBest All-Around Artist Gabriela RodriguezMarina VanderWal Art Foundation Award

Sophia Irias

Band - John Philip Sousa Award

Adam Octala

Band - Louis Arm-strong Award

Michael Ramos

Director’s Choice: Women’s Honors Choir

Jacqueline Padron

Director’s Choice: Women’s Choir

Emily Ramos Natalie Santovenia

Director’s Choice: Mixed Choir

Emily Acosta Hannah Vivar

Nat’l School Choral Emily Acosta, Emily Ramos

Consumer Science Madison EstapeComputer Science Ty BotanaImagine Academy Justin PerezAdvanced Drama Isabella Corrales

Taylor San MiguelDrama Rafael Aguilera

Mia Nunez

Drama - International Honor Thespian

Taylor San Miguel

Drama - NationalHonor Thespian

Kaylin Jacomino

Drama - Honor Thespian

Isabella Corrales,Mia Ibarra, Kristen Prieto, Mareena Rodriguez,Emily Sotolongo

Media Production II Daniel SilveiraMedia Production James SwindollSpeech & Debate Alison DiazTeam Sports Eric EstapePersonal Fitness Daniel Garcia

Amy Sanchez LimaHealth Elizabeth Pella

Alan SchwiegerWeight Training Lucas Villanueva

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. SENIOR HONORS

Valedictorian: Karina TohmeSalutatorian: Lillian Frometa

Brooke AlvarezSebastian AlvarezAngelo AmbutMegan ArmeroNia BlancoTy BotanaJames CabauyJesse Elijah CarboGabriel CarreiraPatrick Chen SeeJavier A. FernandezJavier R. FernandezMichael FernandezLillian FrometaKryssa GarciaNicole Garcia Gabriela Garrote

James HeyworthSophia IriasTimothy KingJayde LeakeJulian MillanDaniel MirandaPhilip MooreJustin OroKatrina PadronCristina PalmaKristen PrietoNicholas ProEmily RamosGabriela RodriguezMareena RodriguezTaylor San Miguel

Mr. & Miss FCS: Joshua Jimenez & Lillian FrometaNominees: Philip Moore, Gabriel MunozNominees: Nicole Garcia, Karina Tohme

Class OfficersPresident: Kryssa Garcia Vice President: Jose PereiraSecretary: Taylor San Miguel Treasurer: Nia Blanco Chaplain: Joshua Jimenez Class Rpresentatives: Katrina Tohme & Nicole Garcia

National Honor Society Officers:President: Lillian Frometa Vice President: Katrina PadronSecretary: Karina Tohme Treasurer: Britney RubioChaplain: Emily Ramos

Principal’s Academic Athlete: Karina Tohme

Outstanding Christian Athlete: Nicole Garcia

Senior Athletic Awards Ty Botana Issaiah LlanesJames Cabauy Nicholas MaggiNadia Esparragoza

Outstanding Academic Achievement:(Cumulative 4.4 grade point average or above for 4 years)

Lillian FrometaKarina TohmeGabriela RodriguezGabriel CarreiraPhilip MooreBooke Alvarez

James CabauyKatrina PadronCristina PalmaTimothy KingJavier A. Fernandez

Senior Bible Presentations:Emily Acosta 4K-12Eric Alvarez 3K-12Emily Beltran 4K-12Ty Botana 3K-12Isabella Corrales 5K-12Nadia Esparragoza 3K-12Ryan Feldman 5K-12Lillian Frometa 3K-12Kryssa Garcia 3K-12Nicole Garcia 4K-12Sophia Irias 4K-12Joshua Jimenez 3K-12Timothy King 3K-12Sebastian Lopez 4K-12Adam Octala 4K-12Katelin Oneto 3K-12Justin Oro 4K-12Katrina Padron 3K-12Dorien Pericles 5K-12Nicholas Pro 4K-12Emily Ramos 4K-12Jordyn Rivero 4K-12David Rodriguez 5K-12Mareena Rodriguez 1-12Britney Rubio 3K-12Jessica Torrente 5K-12Kevin Vittoria 1-12

Hall of Fame:Isabella CorralesLillian FrometaNicole GarciaKryssa GarciaSophia IriasJoshua JimenezJayde Leake

Katrina PadronCristina PalmaKristen PrietoEmily RamosGabriela RodriguezBritney RubioKarina Tohme

Yearbook Editors:Editor-in-Chief: Taylor San MiguelCopy Editor: Sophia IriasPhotography Editor: Adam Octala

President’s Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence

Outstanding Christian Testimony12th Grade - Nicole Garcia and Joshua Jimenez

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. SENIOR HONORS

Senior Superlative Awards

Most School Spirit: Gabriel Munoz and Kryssa Garcia

Most Dependable: Adam Octala and Isabella Corrales

Best Leadership: Gabriel Munoz and Taylor San Miguel

Best Personality: Joshua Jimenez and Clarissa Eraso

Most Likely to Succeed Philip Moore and Amanda Alburquerque Most Athletic: Issaiah Llanes and Karina Tohme

Most Creative: Daniel Silveira and Sophia Irias

The Wittiest: Ryan Armas, Mia Ibarra and Katie Oneto

Best Appearance: Michael Fernandez and Havanna Othon

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. RECOGNITION AWARDS

Outstanding Academic Achievement11thRachel CabauyHannah VivarSergio TejedaChristopher ToumaAudrey CastellanosOlivia CarboneroGianna OrtizAndres LedonBryan MominRoland TraviesoMichael RamosBrittany ScogginsCleyton HowellJoshua BartleyJustin NunezMarco MoralesJacqueline Padron

10thRebecca MenendezCarlos RiosDena BarrosNicolina PereiraRichard BurkeAbigail SorianoIsabella RodriguezEric EstapeEvelyn GonzalezRichard LovettAna CordonDavid ArayaCarolina Ledon

President’s Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence 8th Grade

9thKatrina HernandezRocio LopezIsabella VillaverdeYesenia LobainaDaniella DiazJoseph Fernandez-AndesAmy Sanchez LimaChloe ChangNicholas FernandezTommy FernandezKate FernandezVictoria CabaleiroNicole Molina

8thAngelina CuetoSofia de la TorreMatthew DiazMikaela KingHannah MiraCarolina MoralesCarmen RangelAbigail RashidRaphael RuizBriley Wellinghoff

Outstanding Christian Testimony

11th Grade: Camila Perez & Andres Ledon 10th Grade: Rebecca Menendez & Rafael Aguilera 9th Grade: Katrina Hernandez & Daniel Garcia 8th Grade: Carolina Morales & Hannah Mira 7th Grade: Sophia Viera & Daniel Gonzalez 6th Grade: Annelise Pereira & Lang Lijfrock

7thZachary BaileyJade ChaiKevin CruzDaniel GonzalezMelanie GonzalezAriana GutierrezMelanie IzquierdoAmeerah KawaGabriela MembrenoMaya OrtizSofia RaurellLucas RuizSophia VieraManuela Villegas

6thSamuel AldanaAlejandro CejasAiden CuervoTaylor GackleGabriela NettoSofia NettoAngelica OteroKatherine PadronAdrianna PasternacCristina PernasNorge PinedaHarper PrunaAiden RichardsonGabriela RuizCarolina TapanesGabriela Tapanes

Aliya AcostaRachel BurkeAngelina CuetoMiranda De La NovalSofia de la TorreNicole De LeonErick DelgadoMatthew Diaz Luna DieguezGiannina DifrancoLucas ElissaltJacob HolcombeJoel LagoOlivia LobainaMadison McDonaldMaximillian MeloSarah Milton

Hannah MiraCarolina MoralesJosephine NovoMiguel PatinoJorge PernasHailey PrunaAbigail RashidMariana RodriguezRaphael RuizAdeline SmithHelena ValdovinosBriley Wellinghoff

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Subject 8th Grade 7th Grade 6th GradeArt Olivia Lobaina

Christopher RodriguezAriana GutierrezManuela Villegas

Bella BonillaEmely Ravelo

Bible Miranda De La Noval Daniel GonzalezJack Vignau

Emma Dieguez

Band - Director’s Award Nicole De Leon Juliette Bryant David LopezBand - Most Improved Luna Dieguez Anett Dominguez Noel LeonChoir Aliya Acosta

Miguel PatinoNatalya MesaCharlie Stemmer

Sofia NettoCristina Pernas

Computers German Hernandez Daniel GonzalezConsumer Science Josephine Novo Gabriella PortilloDrama Daniel Higuera

Max MeloJonathan EstradaMelanie Gonzalez

Zoe CarboAdriana Pasternac

Media Production 8 Rachel MoyaGariela Rivero

Language Arts Matthew CapoLanguage Arts Honors Taylor Gackle

Cristina PernasEnglish Honors Carolina Morales

Abigail RashidBriley Wellinghoff

Melanie IzquierdoMaya Ortiz

English Josephine Novo Edwin AliceaJulian Alvarez

Math Juliette Bryant Alejandro VegaMath Honors Carolina Tapanes

Gabriela TapanesPreAlgebra Honors Ariana GutierrezPreAlgebra Christopher RodriguezAlgebra I Honors Maya Ortiz

Abigail RashidBriley Wellinghoff

Science Josephine NovoChristopher Rodriguea

Juliette BryantChristopher Diaz

Annelise Pereira

Science Honors Abigail RashidBriley Wellinghoff

Maya Ortiz Gabriela NettoGabriela Ruiz

Most Improved in Science Chloe MontenegroSocial Studies Joel ReyesSocial Studies Honors Carolina TapanesWorld Studies Juliette Bryant, Alex PouWorld Studies Honors Kevin Cruz

Daniel GonzalezMaya Ortiz

History Josephine NovoHistory Honors Briley WellinghoffPhysical Education - Boys Charlie Stemmer

Wilken CaseresAlejandro Cejas

Physical Education - Girls Gabriella Portillo Natalia Stocker

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. ELEMENTARY RECOGNITION AWARDS

Outstanding Christian TestimonyStudent who demonstrates the highest level of

Christian attitude and testimony.

5KA Allison Erwin5KB Noah Torres5KC Mia Rodriguez1A Carmen Hernandez1B Isabella Fernandez1C Zoey Mesa2A Nathaniel Escoto2B Chloe Patino2C Andrea Echevarria

3A Valentina Miranda 3B Ariel Ferreira & Ryan Silva 3C Henry Pena 4A Isaac Menendez 4B Timothy Benitez 4C Sophia Castillo 5A Brian Sanchez 5B Samuel Stemmer 5C Aidan Cavo

Principal’s AwardOutstanding Academic Achievement

Highest Overall Average

5KA Jake Lago5KB Zoe Menendez & Isabella Lopez5KC Mia Rodriguez1A Brianna Aguiar 1B Marion Lewis1C Jarrett Caldwell2A Nathaniel Escoto 2B Ethan Rodriguez2C Kai Lijfrock

3A James Logue 3B Nick Ramirez 3C Cynthia Vazquez 4A Isaac Menendez 4B Joseph Fernandez 4C Sophia Castillo 5A Manuel Barcelo 5B Richard Dabalsa 5C Sebastian Estrada

President’s Award for Educational Excellence - 5th Grade

Katia BangoManuel BarceloSean BeneditAmelia BlancoAndres BritoMalia ChangRebecca Kemerer

Daniela MendezBrianna MorenoStephen NunezJair ObandoBrian SanchezSamuel Stemmer

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Colossians 3:23-24

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ISSF STAR STUDENTS

Congratulations to Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) 2018 Star Students Karina Tohme (12th grade), Carolina Morales (8th grade) and Rebecca Kemerer (5th grade). One student from each division (High School, Middle School and Elementary) is chosen based on exemplary

academics, commitment to positive goals, perseverance, citizenship, community service, and other activities. These students were honored by the ISSF at a luncheon in April. Go, Patriots!

Karina Tohme, 12th Grade Carolina Morales, 8th Grade

Rebecca Kemerer, 5th Grade

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GEOGRAPHY BEE

Geography Bee Winners AnnouncedAll students from fourth to eighth grade participated in the class-level rounds of the National Geog-raphy Bee, conducted annually by the National Geographic Society. Every Social Studies class con-ducted seven rounds, and the student with the most correct answers from each class was invited to compete in the school level completion. The school’s competition was held Thursday, January 18, 2018, where the winner, second and third runners-up were determined. The following students repre-sented their class at the school bee:

4A Austin Fernandez – winner Abigail Ardois – alternate

4B Ella Valdivia – winner Joseph Fernandez – alternate

4C Osmanny Montano – winner Ethan Lorenzo – alternate

5A Manny Barcelo – winner Jair Obando – alternate

5B Isaac Treto – winner Mia Lopez – alternate

5C Joshua Barba – winner Michael Say – alternate

6A Charlie Cisneros – winner Francisco Aguerrebere – alternate

6B Joshua Aguire – winner Matthew Capo – alternate

6C Aiden Cuervo – winner Harper Pruna – alternate

6D Alexei Ramirez Bernabe – winner Ricardo Rios - alternate

7A Nicolas Restrepo –winner Jessica Leake – alternate

7B Javier Gorostola – winner Edwin Alicea – alternate

7C Martin Gomez – winner Lucas Ruiz – alternate

7D Ana Rosas – winner Julian Alvarez – alternate

8A Cecilia Marcayda – winner Amari Singleton – alternate

8B Matthew Diaz – winner Carolina Morales and Rafael Ruiz - alternates

8C Max Melo – winner Stephen Pella – alternate

8D Paige Fernandez – winner Aaron Baquero – alternate

Special Congratulations to the School Winner and Runners-Up: Winner: Aiden Cuervo (who was the defending Champ from last year)(6C), 2nd Place: Max Melo (8B), and 3rd Place: Nicolas Restrepo (7A). We are very proud of Aiden and all of our Geo-Bee students!

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HOLOCAUST REFLECTION CONTEST

Congratulations to 12th grader Sophia Irias and 8th graders Olivia Lobaina and Christopher Ro-driguez on their awards in the Holocaust Reflection Contest sponsored by the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. and hosted by Nova Southeastern University. This statewide annual con-test aims to acknowledge the timeless lessons learned from those who perished in and survived the Holocaust. The contest has 3 categories: Essay/Poem, Short Film, and Visual Arts. A 1st Place and 2nd Place winner is selected in each of the three categories in the Middle School and High School levels for a total of 12 winners overall. Florida Christian is proud to have three students who won in this contest.Sophia Irias’ winning drawing was awarded 1st Place in the Visual Arts Category for High School. Olivia Lobaina’s piece earned 1st Place in the Visual Arts Category for Middle School. Christopher Rodriguez’s work was awarded 2nd Place in the Visual Arts Category for Middle School. With over 1,600 entries received, Sophia, Olivia and Christopher have certainly achieved quite an honor.These students and their families participated in a weekend of festivities which included a tour of the Miami Beach Holocaust Museum, an awards ceremony, a lunch reception, and a presentation at Nova Southeastern University. Special guests included six holocaust survivors, a US veteran from the Fighting 59th, Florida Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Craig & Barbara Weiner, founders of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc.

Above:“for you were the fewest of all peoples. Deut. 7:7” by Sophia Irias 1st Place in the Visual Arts Category for High School

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HOLOCAUST REFLECTION CONTEST (continued)

Left:“Safe Now Are the Angels of Auschwitz” by: Olivia Lobaina1st Place in the Visual Arts Category for Middle School

Right:“Break Away”by Christopher Rodriguez2nd Place in the Visual Arts Category for Middle School

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing REGIONAL Competition

Congratulations to the FCS students whose pieces were selected to represent FCS at the FACCS Creative Writing Regional Competition! Go Patriots!

1st Grade Category TitleMarion Lewis Sense Poem HappinessSofia Novo Sense Poem LoveElizabeth Aguirre Two Word Poem Airplane RideJacob Cabrera Two Word Poem Almighty GodBrianna V. Aguiar Short Story Manic MondayElijah Pericles Short Story Deep Fishing With Friends

2nd GradeJeremy Erwin Sense Poem CourageIrene Rodriguez Sense Poem LoveAndrea Echevarria Two Word Poem Christmas TimeEthan Rodriguez Two Word Poem My DadGraciela Ruiz Short Story The Challenge of SpearfishingAlyssa Serrano Short Story My Secret Friend

3rd Grade Valentina Miranda Sense Poem BraveryRyan Valiente Sense Poem Serenity Lukas Acosta Two Word Poem The FluKayla Broche Two Word Poem Thanksgiving TimeMikaela King Cinquain The BoyHenry Peña Short Story The Lost DogJesus Perez Short Story Never Give Up

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing REGIONAL Competition (continued)

Congratulations to the FCS students whose pieces were selected to represent FCS at the FACCS Creative Writing Regional Competition! Go Patriots!

4th Grade Category TitleDaniela Canosa Haiku Male and Female SoulsAustin Fernandez Haiku Seahorse EscapingSavannah Fassett Elem. Poetry Happy ThanksgivingCharles Gonzalez Elem. Poetry Merry ChristmasAbigail Ardois Short Story Turkey RunSavannah Fassett Short Story Mystery BricksHailey Dieguez Essay I Want to be a Basketball CoachAjala Rice Reynolds Essay Why I Love Art

5th GradeMalia Chang Haiku Gracefully BloomingStephen Nuñez Haiku LoveSebastian Estrada Short Story The War BetweenThe Two RegionsJayden Ramos Short Story In The JungleManuel Barcelo Essay Why I Like TurtlesAlyssa Ceballos Essay Dogs

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing REGIONAL Competition (continued)

Congratulations to the FCS students whose pieces were selected to represent FCS at the FACCS Creative Writing Regional Competition! Go Patriots!

6th Grade Category TitleZoe Carbo Scripture Poem Prove to JesusHarper Pruna Scripture Poem Everyone Needs KindnessChristopher Ferrandiz Cinquain LoveEmily Momin Cinquain FamilyTaylor Gackle Short Story Welcome Baby IsaacNorge Pineda Short Story Man’s Best Friend

7th GradeJulio Silva Scripture Poem For HimCharles Stemmer Scripture Poem Put My Trust In GodAriana Gutierrez Cinquain BrightlyGabriela Membreno Cinquain PetalsZachary Bailey MS Poetry Summer Don’t Forget MeMaya Ortiz MS Poetry UntitledAndres Balart Essay The Midas TouchIsabelle Prado Essay AdversityBradley Garcia Short Story The Challenge of SpearfishingLucas Ruiz Short Story My Airplane Experience

8th Grade Abigail Rashid Scripture Poem Joshua 1:9 Jar Up Your Fears Mariana Rodriguez Scripture Poem Isaiah 40:31 It Is TrueKyle Caravetta Cinquain The PlagueMikaela King Cinquain The BoyMiguel Patino MS Poetry Ups and DownsyndromeAbigail Rashid MS Poetry ChristmasCarolina Morales Essay Technology Pros and ConsMiguel Patino Essay Christianity vs EvolutionAris Angelo Short Story The Fishing TripRaphael Ruiz Short Story My Heritage

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing REGIONAL Competition (continued)

Congratulations to the FCS students who won 1st Place at the FACCS Creative Writing Regional Competition! Their works qualified for the State Competition. Go Patriots!

Jacob Cabrera Two-Word Poem

Brianna AguiarShort Story

Charles Gonzalez Poetry

Alyssa CeballosEssay

Malia ChangHaiku

Austin FernandezHaiku

1st Grade:

4th Grade:

5th Grade:

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing REGIONAL Competition (continued)

Congratulations to the FCS students who won 1st Place at the FACCS Creative Writing Regional Competition! Their works qualified for the State Competition. Go Patriots!

Ariana Gutierrez Cinquain7th Grade

Zachary BaileyMS Poetry7th Grade

Aris Angelo Short Story8th Grade

Congratulations to the following students who placed 2nd and 3rd at the FACCS Creative Writing Re-gional Competition!

1st Grade: Elijah Pericles - 2nd Place - Short Story Elizabeth Aguirre - 3rd Place - Two-Word Poem

2nd Grade: Ethan Rodriguez - 2nd Place - Two-Word Poem Irene Rodriguez - 3rd Place - Sense Poem

3rd Grade: Jesus Perez - 2nd Place - Short Story

4th Grade: Ajala Rice-Reynolds - 2nd Place - Essay Hailey Dieguez - 2nd Place - Essay Savannah Fassett - 2nd Place - Poetry

5th Grade: Sebastain Estrada - 2nd Place - Short Story Manuel Barcelo - 3rd Place - Essay

7th Grade: Andres Balart - 2nd Place - MS Essay Isabelle Prado - 2nd Place - MS Essay Bradley Garcia - 3rd Place - Short Story Maya Ortiz - 3rd Place - MS Poetry Julio Silva - 3rd Place - Scripture Poem Charles Stemmer - 3rd Place - Scripture Poem Gabriela Membreno - 3rd Place - Cinquain

8th Grade: Miguel Patino - 2nd Place - MS Poetry Abigail Rashid - 2nd Place - MS Poetry Raphael Ruiz - 2nd Place - Short Story Mikaela King - 3rd Place - Cinquain Carolina Morales - 3rd Place - MS Essay Miguel Patino - 3rd Place - MS Essay Abigail Rashid - 3rd Place - Scripture Poem

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. FACCS Creative Writing STATE Competition

Congratulations to the FCS students who placed at the FACCS Creative Writing STATE Competition! Go Patriots!

Jacob CabreraGrade 12nd PlaceTwo-Word Poem

Malia ChangGrade 51st Place Haiku

Brianna AguiarGrade 11st Place Short Story

Austin FernandezGrade 4 1st PlaceHaiku

Alyssa CeballosGrade 5 1st PlaceElem. Essay

Zachary BaileyGrade 72nd PlaceMS Poetry

Ariana GutierrezGrade 72nd PlaceMS Poetry

Aris AngeloGrade 83rd PlaceShort Story

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JUNIOR RING CEREMONY

FCS Class of 2019 received their class rings at a special ceremony on Feb. 26th in the Alumni Gymnasium. God bless our juniors as they near

the end of their high school career and plan for their future.

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JUNIOR RING CEREMONY

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JUNIOR RING CEREMONY

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JUNIOR RING CEREMONY

CLASS OF 2019CONGRATULATIONS

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. COLLEGE TRIP

Members of the Junior class participated in a tour of Florida universities with FCS Director of College Counseling, Mrs. Diana Frometa. They visited Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and University of North Florida. While at each university, the Patriots were given campus tours and met with admissions representatives. The students were able to see dorms, classrooms, public areas, stadiums, and much more.This was a great experience for our Patriots as they make decisions for their future.

Florida State UniversityTallahassee

University of FloridaGainesville

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University of South FloridaTampa

University of North FloridaJacksonville

University of Central FloridaOrlando

Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers

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KEY CLUB AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

The FCS Key Club held a No Uniform Day to benefit the American Heart Association. This worthy organization fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. The

Key Club students helped with the selling of red ribbons and collecting of donations. Thanks to Mrs. Janet Mattern, Key Club Faculty Advisor, and to all of those who participated in this successful event.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T.I. - Director of Guidance Counseling

“Do The Right Thing” - January 2018 NomineesFlorida Christian School, through the Guidance and Counseling Department, has proudly partnered with, Do The Right Thing. This program has been sponsored by the City of Miami Police Department for the last 25 years, under the direction of Executive Director, Jodi Portante Atkins, a graduate of Florida Christian School. Each month, over 700 children from Miami-Dade County are nominated by their teachers,

counselors, parents, police officers, and the general public in order to recognize and reward students for their exemplary behavior, accomplishments, good deeds and attitude. These are students who make a difference in their schools and communities.

FCS January 2018 NomineesLang Lijfrock, Austin Ocana, Samantha Zelenka

Lang LijfrockLang is a 6th grader and has been at FCS for 2 years. His teachers affirm that Lang is kind, helpful and very respectful towards his teachers and his peers. He is honest and trustworthy. Lang displays good citizenship qualities by assisting other students. He is very focused when it comes to academics. Lang’s favorite subject is math. He is playing the clarinet in the FCS band. He also plays on the Middle School Scocer Team and plans to go out for the team again next year. Lang is a fine person and is worthy to be nominated as a candidate for Do The Right Thing.

Austin OcanaAustin is a 6th grader and is enjoying his first year at Florida Christian. He is a great student who works diligently and studies hard. Austin is also very respectful to his teachers and peers. Austin is involved in the FCS soccer team. He would like to play in a league someday. When he grows up, he plans on becoming a police officer and help others in his community. Austin has demonstrated that he is a fine example of a student who will always Do The Right Thing.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T.I. - Director of Guidance Counseling

“Do The Right Thing” - January Nominees (continued)Samantha ZelenkaSamantha Is a 6th grader. Her teachers describe her as a true leader who can plan and carry out group activities in the classroom and works well with her peers. Samantha has a heart to serve others. When Samantha is out of school, she enjoys volunteering at local churches by gardening and painting around her community. She plays volleyball at Florida Christian and is always encouraging her team to do their best. She plans on trying out for softball and one day hopes to earn a scholarship to play at a university. Samantha is an excellent example of a student who will consistently Do The Right Thing.

2018 January NomineesL to R: Samantha Zelenka, Austin Ocana, Lang Lijfrock

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T.I. - Director of Guidance Counseling

“Do The Right Thing” - February 2018 Nominees

Christina Almuina, Aniyah Herring, Mike Patino, Aaron Perez

Christina AlmuinaChristina is a 6th grader and has been a student at FCS since the 2nd grade. Christina is a sweet and respectful young lady and is always doing the right thing. She is helpful to her classmates and teachers. She is involved in the FCS drama program and is enjoying interacting with others. Christina’s favorite subject in school is Bible. She loves to learn more about God and how to serve others. Christina wants to become a writer and attend Florida International University. Christina is an excellent nominee for Do The Right Thing.

Aniyah HerringAniyah is in the 6th grade and has been attending FCS since 3K. Aniyah’s teachers think of her as a very bright and responsible student. She goes above and beyond in group discussions, giving insightful comments regarding what was read in class. Aniyah is a FCS cheerleader and is also involved in the school choir program. Aniyah loves to be involved in her community. She attends Christ Fellowship Church and enjoys helping others. Aniyah and her family were involved in making and passing out backpacks for disadvantaged children in her community. She plans on attending the University of Florida and following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming an attorney. Aniyah is truly worthy of being a nominee for Do The Right Thing.

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“Do The Right Thing” - February 2018 Nominees (continued)

Christina Almuina, Aniyah Herring, Mike Patino, Aaron Perez

Mike PatinoMike came to FCS when he was entering the 6th grade. Now that he is in 8th grade, he has grown and matured into a fine young man. He has a heart to serve others in the community. Mike has served alongside his church, Christ Journey, painting and restoring schools in Miami in underserved communities. He is involved in the FCS choir program and plans on joining his church choir. One of Mike’s favorite subjects in school is science. He is a black belt in Taekwondo. When interviewing Mike for Do The Right Thing, his tender heart was so evident as he expressed how much he loves his family, and his love for his 11-year-old sister Alyssa who has Down syndrome. When Mike is at home, he helps his mom take care of his sister’s needs. One of Mike’s goals is to bring more awareness regarding children with Down syndrome. He would like parents of children with Down syndrome to know that these children are loving and bring so much love into a family. He added, “God has a plan for their future.” Mike enjoys writing poetry and his poem “Ups and Downsyndrome” about his sister was entered in the FACCS Regional Creative Writing competition.

Aaron PerezAaron has been at Florida Christian School since 4 year old kindergarten. As a current 6th grader, he is involved in many activities. One in particular that he has come to love is playing the trumpet in the FCS Middle School band. His Middle School band director, Mr. Miner, is impressed with how dedicated Aaron is to practicing the trumpet every free moment he has. Aaron loves to be involved in school activites such as taking part in the school wide project, Operation Christmas Child. He prepared Christmas boxes filled with toys and school supplies for disadvantaged children around the world. Aaron plays baseball on a league outside of school. He is a role model to others as he has volunteered his time in the community by picking up trash on public beaches. Looking towards his future, Aaron is focusing on becoming a realtor to help people find their dream home in his community.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T.I. - Director of Guidance Counseling

“Do The Right Thing” - February Nominees (continued)

L to R: Christina Almuina, Aniyah Herring, Mike Patino, Aaron Perez

2018 February Nominees

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAYKerry Wicks, Middle School Principal

Field Day was a huge success with all the middle school students participating in both inside and outside events. The morning was devoted to individual events with the team events occurring after lunch. This was a day-long event with over 250 middle school students competing in group and individual events.

Ribbons were awarded after each event. Students had Chick-Fil-A for a picnic lunch. Many parents came to cheer on the students. The PE department did a fantastic job organizing and running the events. Even high school students were able to come and help run the events. Room parents came out to work and support their students. It just keeps getting better!

Go FCS Middle School Patriots!

Kerry WicksMiddle School Principal

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAYKerry Wicks, Middle School Principal

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAYKerry Wicks, Middle School Principal

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAYKerry Wicks, Middle School Principal

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VALENTINE’S DAY

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. 4th Grade Field Trip

The 4th Grade classes enjoyed a day trip to the Miccosukee Indian Village as a part of their study of the state of Florida. How blessed we are to live so close to such a fascinating place!

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. Preschool Spring Program - 3K Performance

The 3K students presented their Spring program on March 15th. They performed several songs and shared scripture verses they have learned. Using props and hand motions, the students provided an entertaining and inspiring presentation.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. Preschool Spring Program - 4K Play

The 4K classes performed their annual Three Trees Play based on the book “The Tale of Three Trees” written by Angela Ewell Hunt. Mrs. Janet Mattern adapted this story for our FCS students in 1994 and it has been performed each Easter season since as a beautiful way to commemorate Christ’s journey to the cross and His resurrection.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. Preschool Spring Program - 4K Play

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. Preschool Spring Program - 4K Play

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FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENTJanet Mattern, M.S., M.F.T. Preschool Spring Program - 4K Play

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ART GALLERY

FCS’s Art Department with Mrs. Anncey Pitelli and Mrs. Sarah Gruhn presented the 20th Annual Art Gallery on Friday, May 5, 2017. This is a very well-attended yearly event and this year’s turnout was outstanding. The gym was magnificently transformed into a trendy gallery and one visitor stated, “I feel as if I am in Wynwood!” The Consumer Science department with Mrs. Sandra Velazquez provided delicious snacks which were orga-nized in beautiful arrangements. Musical entertainment was provided by the FCS Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Tim Miner. With over 1,000 in attendance, this evening was a tremendous success! The Art Gallery was a testimony to the God-given talent of so many students at FCS. We look forward to next year’s Gallery!

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ART GALLERY (continued)

FCS ART TEACHERS

Mrs. Anncy Pitelli, Middle/High School ArtMrs. Sarah Gruhn, Elementary/Middle School Art

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ART GALLERY (continued)

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONDr. Robert Andrews, HeadmasterJim Arnold, Senior High School PrincipalDavid King, Assistant High School PrincipalKerry Wicks, Middle School PrincipalSherril Nealey, Elementary Principal

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph Padron - President Bob Felder - Vice PresidentFrank Ramos - SecretaryRay Fernandez-Andes - TreasurerManuel BersachFrank RivasLuis RodriguezDavid SwindollBill Wicks

CORPORATE BOARD Manuel Bersach Frank RivasErnie Diaz Ronell RiveraHerb Evelyn Luis RodriguezBob Felder Emanuel RoqueRamon Fernandez-Andes Eric SchlottmanGary Johnson David SwindollJoseph Padron Bill WicksFrank Ramos