Hello Falcon Families,

 Just a few announcements for the week ahead.

1. On behalf of the faculty and staff at Fort Clarke, a sincere “thank you” to all of our Veterans as we celebrate on Monday.  
2. Sonny’s Night is Tuesday, 11/12.  39th Ave location. Funds support Positive Behavior  and technology upgrades. Flyers will go out on Tuesday.
3. We welcome Eastside High School’s IB program on Wednesday during 8th grade lunch.  All interested students are welcome to attend. 
4. Parent Workshop link
   
   

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

Finally, a little cooler weather!  Hard to believe Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. Remember, the 25th and the 26th are student holidays, no school. 

Big congrats to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Tracy Scott!  We are very fortunate to have Ms. Scott on our guidance team, she can do it all! 

Another congrats to all of our students that made A/B Honor roll this quarter. Starting the year off on the right foot!  Another opportunity will be available 2nd 9 weeks. Remember, if you feel that your child is having academic difficulties, contact your child’s teacher for the most useful feedback.  Regular monitoring of Skyward Parent access is a suggestion as well, the app works on most all smartphones.

One more congrats to our Volleyball teams, District Champs!!  Boys are a three-peat and our girls reclaimed the title from KMS who won the past 3.  Great job players and coach Perry. 

Upcoming this week:

1. Basketball tryouts are Monday 11/4 (6 pm) for girls and Tuesday 6/7th grade boys  11/5 (4pm), 8th 11/6 (4pm).  
2. ALICE drill will occur.
3. 8th grade parents, high school informational night is Thursday, 11/7 @ 6 pm.
4. We welcome Gainesville High School, Cambridge program. Will meet with interested 8th graders on Wednesday 11/6 at lunch.

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

Congratulations to our volleyball teams!  Both are playing in the District finals on Monday, October 28th @ Eastside High School.  4 pm start time for the boys, girls after trophy presentations. $3 admission. Football has a bye this week.

Is your child interested in Math?  Our Math Olympiad team starts this Wednesday with Ms. Perry.  Meets every Wednesday until 4:30 pm. Come and see how math can be challenging and fun!

Please remember to review the dress code.  All shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at fingertip length.  Rips and holes in clothing must be at fingertip length. No midriff may show.

No head coverings--hoodies, hats or bandanas. Head bands only.

From our PTA members:  

1. A big thank you to the families, administration & staff that made our first year with Charleston Wrap a success! We exceeded last year’s record high profit from cookie dough sales.  
   
   
2. All students that qualified for prizes should have received them by now with the exception of the pizza party this Friday
   
   
3. The school will continue to receive credit if you’d like to shop online at the Charleston Wrap store through the remainder of the year.  Please remember to use the school code, 16426.
   
   
4. If there are any problems with your order, please go to charlestonwrapstore.com/fixit & enter the ticket number found on the box label under the barcode.  Charleston Wrap is committed to resolving any issues directly with the customer in a timely manner.
   
   

Thank you again for your support! 

On a final note, I’d like to thank all of you for your support during my first few months at Fort Clarke.  I value your input and feedback immensely and welcome it at any time. Don’t ever hesitate to visit the school if you have any concerns.  The faculty, staff and students have been amazing too, Fort Clarke is a great place to be!  

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families, 

We had 2 successful field trips last week, thanks to all of our parent volunteers!

Hard to believe but the end of the 1st grading period is over, report cards will come home on Thursday, 10/24.  If you don’t have Skyward parent access please contact the front office. Remember, this is the most efficient way to view student progress and update important emergency information.

Sonny’s fundraiser night is Tuesday, 10/22.  39th Ave. location, dine in or take out. Flyers will be sent home with students.

Picture retakes are Friday, 10/25.

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

I hope everyone had a nice weekend; hard to believe the first grading period is almost over!  Hopefully some cooler weather isn’t too far away.  

As we enter week 9 here are a few reminders for the week ahead:

1.  FTE week starts on Monday.  In short, this is a critical time that determines local school funding from the State.  Please do everything you can to ensure your child is in school as much as possible this week.
2. AIMS testing starts Monday.  Don’t worry, this isn’t another mandated FSA exam.  Rather, AIMS are “mini assessments” that teachers use county-wide to determine how students are progressing towards benchmarks.  They are only given in FSA tested subject areas and provide great feedback for teachers and students.  
3. Volleyball plays Kanapaha Monday, both teams are undefeated, come out and support the Falcons! $2 admission for adults, bring a few extra bucks, Snowie-Ice will be there too!  Portion of proceeds go to FCMS.
4. Football plays Santa Fe on Thursday, 7:15 pm
5. Flu shots are offered on Thursday, 10/10.  Please remember to turn in the consent form.
6. PTA meets Monday at 6 pm.
7. Thanks for your cooperation in the parking lots.  We are scheduled to have some work done soon that should help with traffic flow in the student pickup lot.  Please remember that for safety reasons, the front lot is for buses only.   

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.  Just a few announcements for this week:

1. Volleyball plays Oak View on Monday 9/30, away at High Springs on Wednesday, 10/2.
2. Football plays Thursday @ 7:15 pm (@ Boys Club).
3. No school this Friday 10/4, UF Homecoming.
4. Only 2 more weeks in grading period 1.  Please continue to check Skyward for your child’s academic progress.  If you have any concerns, please contact your child’s teacher. Now is the time, do not wait until report cards are issued.  If you still need access, please call or come to the front office.

Thanks,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families, 

We had a great Open House last week. Thanks for making the time to visit our campus and learn more about Fort Clarke.  Your support is vital to your child’s success in school, thank you!

This week we celebrate “Start with Hello,” a nationwide initiative that supports positive school climate and community building.  Each grade level will attend a short presentation with classroom discussions to follow.

On the sports front, Volleyball is away on Monday and has a bye on Wednesday.  Both teams are undefeated! Next home game is Monday 9/30 vs. Oak View, will be a good one!  Football plays Westwood Middle on Thursday, 7:15 pm at the Boys Club. Go Falcons!

Have a great week,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

Hope you had a great week.  I know everyone is pleased that Dorian decided to take a turn away from our area.  Glad we only lost one school day.

Please be on the lookout for the PTA fundraiser info., deadline is September 17th.

We are also in need of additional donations for our student planners.  We never cover the total cost but we do rely on this money for future school years.  See link for additional details.  

Does your child have a birthday soon?  Advertise on our marquee! See link.

Come support Fort Clarke Volleyball, first game is Monday (9/9) vs. Lincoln Middle School.  Boys start at 4 pm, girls after that.

Thank you,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

The PTA fundraiser starts this week, Charleston Wrap.  Information will come home with students via homeroom class on Tuesday 9/3.  

Emergency cards will also be distributed this week.  These will include the most up to date information we have in Skyward.  Please review and make changes to the cards and return them to school. You can also make edits in Skyward Family Access if your account is set up.  Need to set up? Please come to the front office during school hours.

Thanks,

Mr. Taber

Hello Falcon Families,

It was another great week at the Fort!  Thank you for your continued cooperation as we adjust to pick up and drop off schedules.  Please remember to use the appropriate locations to ensure your child’s safety.  

Few additional reminders for week 3: 

1. All visitors and volunteers must check in with the front office. Please do this every time you arrive on campus.
2. If you have Skyward Parent access you can update your emergency contact information at any time.  If you do not have Parent access, please come to the front office during normal school hours. 
3. Please support the PTA with your membership.  Our PTA sponsors many opportunities on campus like our Falcon school store.  Be on the lookout for their Charleston Wrap drive soon. https://www.sbac.edu/domain/1988 
4. 6th grade Health Screening is Friday, August 30th.  Please contact Nurse Jayme Drayton if you have any questions, 333-2800 x 4311.
5. Please also remember that our staff cannot provide supervision after 4 pm unless your child is waiting on a late bus.

Thank you,

Mr. Taber

Hello Fort Clarke Families,

I hope your child had a great first week.

Few reminders as we start week 2:

1.  Morning supervision is available at 7 am in the cafeteria.  7 am-8:15 am is a quiet study hall environment before breakfast is served. 
2. School starts at 9:20 am.  Students that arrive after this time must check in the front office to obtain a tardy slip.
3. 3:20 pm is the latest you can check out your child through the front office.
4. The front office closes promptly at 4 pm.  We cannot supervise your child after this time.  If you need a later pick up time please inquire with the EDEP program.
5. For safety reasons, do not use the front of the school for student drop off.  Use the west parking lot.
6. Please join us for our first Sonny’s BBQ fundraising night on Tuesday, 8/20.  Flyers distributed Monday and Tuesday in HR classes.

Thank you,

Mr. Taber