We hope this note finds you well and that you all enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break. We are so happy to welcome back all of our wonderful students!

We are ready to start the new year fresh, and wanted to express our sincere gratitude for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Your support makes all the difference!

As we jump back into our routines, we will take time this week to review our school-wide expectations of what it looks and sounds like to SOAR in different locations throughout the school. This will also be an important opportunity to revisit our shared goals and set the stage for success in the months ahead.

Here's to a fantastic start to the new year!

Warmly,

Mrs. Stoddard

January 8 - Parent Teacher Group Mtg. (5:00pm)

January 12 - Family Engagement Advisory (5:00pm)

January 15 - 5th & 6th Grade Concert (combined Lanigan & Volney)

January 16- Biboti African Drummers

January 19- NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 29 - Blood Drive (organized by 1st Grade)

Our winter concert for students in band, chorus and orchestra will be held on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00pm at GRB High School.

*5th grade band and orchestra students will perform in the Spring.

Throughout December we will focus on what it looks and sounds like to embody the trait of Forgiveness!

Students who are role models, are good at forgiving those who have done them wrong. They accept that people make mistakes and often give others second chance. They are eager to provide grace over revenge.

FCSD's big dragon, Thunder is excited to choose a name for our baby dragon! When we get back from break:

Check out the informational and absolutoly adorable DRAGON NAMING VIDEO! We can't wait!

Biboti was born in the village of Kouetinfla Progouri, in the central west region of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. A dancer, drummer, choreographer, and teacher, he has toured throughout the world. He’s also performed with such disparate artists as Jimmy Buffett and Bruce Willis. In 1997, he came to the United States to co‐choreograph a celebratory show about Africa, Brazil, and the U.S.

Energetic and enthusiastic, Biboti’s intention is to share his love, passion, and joy for dance and drum with the community, uniting and celebrating the diversity of the world’s cultures. We look forward to seeing him in January 16th!

Is there someone in our school community that:

Please take a moment to nominate a School Champion by filling out the online form.

If you wish to have more information on School Champions, please visit the Fulton School Champions Webpage.