Warrior NewsSeptember 2013✎Volume 7, No. 1

Fannie C. Williams Charter School•11755 Dwyer RoadNew Orleans, LA 70128

www.fcwcs.org

Inside the Warrior NewsMessage from our Principal/CEO. . 2FCWCS Grading Quarters . . . . . . . 2Where to Park Your Car . . . . . . . . . 2Box Tops for Education . . . . . . . . . 2Drug Free Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Middle School Dance . . . . . . . . . . . 2Saints Training Camp Visits . . . . . . .3Physical Education Uniforms . . . . . 3

Upcoming Calendar Events . . . . . 3Henry, Teacher-of-the-Year . . . . . 3From the Desk of Nurse . . . . . . . 4Strides Against Breast Cancer . . . 4Family Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . 5Cage Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . 6Scholastic Book Fair . . . . . . . . . . 6Family Movie Night . . . . . . . . . . . 6PTA Cookie Dough . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mission Statement of Fannie C. Williams Charter School

The mission of Fannie C. Williams School is to achieve the highest academic success through collaboration of staff, parents, and community.

Team Work Makes the Dream Work! Be part of the team–join the P.T.A.

Our School YearAugust 5, 2013

toMay 29, 2014

Support Our . . . Mrs. Field’s Cookie Sale, ending Sept. 10

order your cookies today!Scholastic Book Fair, Week of Sept. 16-20

save your $$$ for the great books available at our book fairFamily Movie Night, Fri., Sept. 27

6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00) - Concessions Sold

Opening Day of SchoolThe new school year began on Monday, August 5th. By 8:00 a.m., our scholars had lined up in the Warrior Gym (pictured on right). Close to 400 students were present on the first day of the 2013-2014 academic year. In their new uniforms, with bright new book bags, and smiling faces, scholars greeted old friends after the 10-week hiatus called summer vacation.

Big Lots Donates to FCWCS

Our newest retail neighbor, Big Lots, had their grand opening on August 9th. Store #5270, located at 6011 Bullard Avenue, came to the neighborhood bearing a gift of $1500.00 for the Warrior Family. The check was presented to CEO Batiste, CAO Williams, and three members of the student body. ###

1st Semester No School Days for Students• Monday, September 2 - Labor Day• Friday, October 4 - Professional Development (PD)• Monday, October 7 - Fall Break• Friday, November 22 - PD/Data Day for Teachers• Week of November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break• Week of December 23-31 - Winter Break• January 1-3 - Winter Break

Fridays are School Spirit Days on FCWCS’ campus! Students should wear their FCWCS t-shirts and khaki pants!

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Slow Down! NOPD is writingtickets in the areasurrounding ourschool! Don’t exceed 20 MPH.

Message from our Principal/CEOAugust 28, 2013

Dear Parents,

We’re fast approaching the end of one month of school. It’s been busy, as we get into the “rhythm” of the year. As always, we are teaching our students the culture of FCWCS–Warriors are always prompt, polite, productive, and prepared. We call these four qualities, the 4Ps. If your child is new to our school, they will learn that our behavior expectations for all students revolve around the 4Ps.

Please review the Warrior Family Handbook to ensure that all members of your family understand the dos and dont’s of life at FCWCS.

We love our parents to get involve in our school life. The P.T.A. is up and running, and as always we encourage parents, staff, and community members to join. A yearly membership is $10.00. Great schools always have a great P.T.A. Also check out page 6 of this newsletter to find ways that you can assist in making our school a positive place for all to learn and grow.

–Kelly S. Batiste, Principal/CEO

Great schools always have a great P.T.A.!

Your voice is needed!Join the P.T.A today

Only $10.00 per family . . . P.T.A. meets quarterly

Advance notice will go home with students and will appear on the school’s website

(fcwcs.org)

Our campus is a drug, tobacco, or alcohol free zone. Use of these items while on school grounds can result in suspension or expulsion.

Park Your Car Here!Parents needing to visit the school anytime during the day should park on the Bullard side of the building, in the spaces with the signs like the one pictured here. Other spaces are for staff.

It’s okay to park your car in the spaces with the signs like this!

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We’re Seeking Box Tops!FCWCS is once again requesting that you send Box Tops coupons to school. Each coupon adds 10 cents to our school’s coffer. Last year we earned over $650.00!

Please cut them off household goods you purchase and send them to your child’s homeroom teacher.

Mrs. K. LeBlanc chairs this drive.

The Road to College begins at . . . Fannie C. Williams Charter SchoolThank you for choosing our school to meet your child’s academic needs.

We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us by allowing the staff to provide your son or daughter with an education that will allow them success in high school, college and life. Tarynesa “Terri”

Williams Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

FCWCS2013-2014

Grading Quarters

1st QuarterAugust 5 - October 8

2nd QuarterOctober 8 - December 20

3rd QuarterDecember 23 - March 14

4th QuarterMarch 17 - May 29

We like school at FCWCS!

1st Dance of the Year . . . Middle School Dance, September 6

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Warrior Gym

for all students in grades 6-8 who follow the 4Ps daily!

Warriors always follow the 4Ps . . .They are prompt, polite, prepared, and productive each day.

If your son or daughter has an emergency at school, could we reach you quickly?Please keep all contact information up-to-date in the school’s Instructional Support Center-ISC (main office). Send any changes to your home address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. to your child’s homeroom teacher immediately. The teacher will pass it on to the ISC. Thanks.

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1st Semester Upcoming Calendar Events(please note, calendar is subject to change)

Wed., August 21Open House, 4-6 p.m.

Fri., August 30Warrior Store Grand Opening

Mon., September 2Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Tues., September 3DIBELS Testing Begins for Lower Elem.

(Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)Fri., September 6Grandparents’ Day

Time: 1 p.m.Fri., September 6

Middle School DanceTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mon., September 161st Quarter Progress Reports IssuedTues. - Thurs., September 24-26ANET Interim Assessment (A1)

Thurs., September 26School ID Picture Day, $5.00

(all students should purchase, comes with FCW lanyard)Fall School Pictures (professional photographer)

Tues. & Wed., October 1-21st Quarter Exams

Fri., October 41st Quarter Ends (43 days)

Fri., October 4PD/Data Day, NO SCHOOL for Students

Mon., October 7Fall Break, NO SCHOOL

Tues., October 82nd Quarter Begins

Students & Staff ReturnWed., October 16

1st Quarter Report Card Conferences4-6 p.m.

Fri., October 25Middle School Dance, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fri., November 1Fall Festival

Mon., November 112nd Quarter Progress Reports Issued

Tues. - Thurs., November 12-14ANET Interim Assessment (A2)

Fri., November 22PD/Data Day, NO SCHOOL for Students

Week of November 25-29Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

Mon., December 2 Students & Staff Return

Tues., & Wed., December 10-112nd Quarter Exams

Thurs., December 12Santa Pictures

Parents ofPhysical Education

Students in Grades 3-8

Is your child enrolled in Physical Education with Coach Herbert or Green? If they are, they are in need of a Physical Education uniform. The unisex uniform consists of a t-shirt and gym shorts. Students will be able to purchase the uniforms from school.

Youth Large - Adult XL (shirt & shorts)$20.00

Adult XXL (shirt & shorts)$24.00

Adult XXXL (shirt & shorts)$26.00

(cash or money orders only, sorry no checks)

1st Semester Upcoming Calendar Events (cont’d)

Fri., December 13Holiday Program, Time: TBA

Fri., December 13Middle School Dance, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Fri., December 202nd Quarter Ends (48 days)

Fri., December 20Classroom Holiday PartiesWeek of December 23-31

Winter Break, NO SCHOOLWed.,-Fri., January 1-3, 2014Winter Break, NO SCHOOL

Mon., January 6Staff & Students Return from Winter Break

Mon., January 63rd Quarter BeginsWed., January 8

2nd Quarter Report Card Conferences4-6 p.m.

Fri., January 101st Semester Awards Celebration

Time: TBA

Henry honored as Teacher-of-the-Year for 2013

Kindergarten teacher Lynette Henry was chosen TOTY by her peers for the 2012-2013 school year.

Ms. Henry, a 20 year veteran educator, is a native New Orleanian. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and UNO, she received her certification in Early Childhood Education from SUNO.

She states that she loves working with our younger scholars because she loves nuturing them, finds them easy to work with, and very lovable. Good job Ms. Henry and congratulations! ###

Saints Training CampComing to FCWCS!

The Saints organization will bring its Saints Gatorade Junior Training Camp to our campus on Friday, September 27, 2013.

Students in grades 3-8, who follow the 4Ps, will be invited to participate. Permission slips will be sent home for parental signatures. Only those students who return their slips will be allowed to join in the fun. ###

Teacher-of-the-Year, Ms. Lynette Henry (center) withadministrators T. Williams (left) and K. Batiste (right).

Thursday, September 26 is Picture Day . . . all students should take a school ID pic, $5.00. ID comes with FCW lanyard!

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From the Desk of Nurse Cheryl Robichaux, R.N,

B.S.N.

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year!

It is my pleasure to serve as FCWCS’s school nurse again this academic year. I am on campus every Tuesday and Thursday, and also every other Friday.

According to www.innerbody.com, “a school nurse works closely with school administrators to create a learning environment that meets the physical, mental, and emotional needs of students.” School nurses have been around in some districts since the 1800s. A 100 years ago, nurses were there to primarily identify and quarantine people with contagious diseases. In the 21st century, school nurses’ primary duty is to “provide nursing care and health counsel students and staff.” Schools today often have pupils with chronic illnesses–asthma, diabetes, allergies, etc.– and mental health conditions that require accommodations be made for those with these physical ailments.

School nurses are often responsible for dispensing medications and implementing health plans for students needing such assistance. School nurses keep up with immunization records, check the hearing and eye sight of students in our charge. We advise parents of ailments that may have gone unnoticed by them.

Parents of students who have food allergies should always advise the school nurse of problems in writing. We will then notify our cafeteria staff so that the necessary steps can take place to avoid any problems with meals at school. Of course, we still patch up those scrapes and bruises that occassionaly occur on school grounds.

School nurses also play a role as leaders in health education in their school communities. This newsletter, Warrior News, will serve as a way of corresponding with our parents. I hope to give you information that is pertinent–news you can use–regarding the health of your child.

One of my first assignments for this year is to schedule the dentist to visit

students at school. An application went home a week ago that will grant the dentist, Gregory J. Folse, D.D.S., permission to see your child at school. He will conduct an examination of the teeth, mouth, and neck, but parents must authorize all treatments individually. Treatments possibly include (but are not limited to) the aforementioned exam, radiographs of teeth and jaws, cleaning of teeth and application of topical fluoride, application of plastic sealants, and tooth nerve treatments.

The permission and information document contains all the pertinent information. Parents with questions or concerns about the treatment can call(877).227.9892. A parent is encouraged to attend the dental visit to assist the dentist, if they anticipate their maybe behavioral concerns. The dentist is scheduled to visit our campus on Thursday, September 19th. ###

–Nurse C. Robichaux, FCWCS

Make Strides Against Breast Cancer, October 19 @ 9:00 a.m.Executive Assistant, G. Johnson, will lead FCWCS’s Team

The American Cancer Society is trying to eradicate breast cancer.

This organization invests the most money in breast cancer research. Their research is geared to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure the world of its evils. For more than two decades, the ACS has assisted more than four million

women with screeing tests that have probably saved thousands of lives. All this costs money. So, each year ASC attempts to have fund raisers to provide this assistance.

The Fannie Family will take part in the this year’s walk on Saturday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. (UNO Arena). Mrs. Johnson, our executive assistant, is compiling a team of at least 10 walkers for the non-competitive event. Participants

will seek donations from our school family and the community. Funds collected will be donated to the American Cancer Society to fund their work in stopping this disease that can affect women and men! Can you join our team or contribute to this worthwhile cause? Call or see Mrs. Johnson at the front desk for additional information.

There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the USA at the present. Research can make this number greater with your help.

If you are in need of personal information about breast cancer, visit the ACS breast cancer information resources online or call 1.800.227.2345 anytime, day or night. ###

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Did you read this issue of Warrior News? It was prepared especially for parents and friends of FCWCS!We’ve got a monthly drawing for a prize for those Warriors whose parents send this coupon (within 2 school days of receiving the WN)

back after reading these pages for important information about our great school!Cut this part of the page, fill out the back side (pg. 6) and return it to school to enter the drawing. SAVE the rest of the WN.

Keep the Warrior News to stay abreast of FCW Charter’s activities for September.

FCWCS Photo Album(Left) Pictures from National Lemonade Day, May 4, 2013. (2nd row, left) 8th Grade Career Day, May 15, 2013. Clothing Entrepreneurs Jerk & Jon visit. (Below): Students vs. Faculty Volleyball Game, Students’ Team, May 14, 2013.(3rd row left) Pre-K Closing Exercises, May 16, 2013.

(Above) 1st Grader having a great time at the Students vs. Faculty Volleyball Game. (Bottom, left) Mr. Petit, band director, shows off a new band uniform delivered August 19th.

(Above) It’s Kindergarten Promotional Day at Fannie C., May 17th. (Above, right) Staff Appreciation Day, Tex-Mex lunch provided by Mrs. LeBlanc and friends.

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Warrior NewsFannie C. Williams Charter School

11755 Dwyer RoadNew Orleans, LA 70128

504.373.6228www.fcwcs.org

Warrior News is published monthly during the academic

school year by the Faculty & Staff of the school, under the auspices of

Community Leaders Advocating Student Success - Debra Dean, President

Board Members - Al Edwards, Brenda Flint-Minor, Candice Forest, Donnyette

Love, Emily Roubion, & Duane Stelly

Kelly S. Batiste, CEO/Principal Tarynesa “Terri” Williams, CAO

Terry M. Smith, Photographer & EditorFCWCS Faculty & Staff, Contributors

Cut me out and send me back to school within 2 school days. Save this issue to keep abreast of all the good things happening at Fannie C. Williams Charter School.

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Scholastic Book FairSeptember 16-20, 2013

Warrior Library9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Flyers will be sent home with book titles and cost of items. Parents are welcomed to

attend! See you there!!!

Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.)Did you receive your order forms for the delicious

Mrs. Field’s Cookie Dough?

Last day to place your order is Tuesday, September 10th. All order forms and monies are due. Delivery of orders will be made Wed., October 16. Help make this fund raiser successful! The P.T.A. works for all children enrolled in our school.

Pssst, Mom, Dad, Grandmom, Paw-Paw, Nanny, etc.Looking for a way to get involved at FCWCS?

Check out the list below for a few suggestions . . . • Join the P.T.A.• Attend the quarterly

P.T.A. meetings• Come to our Open

House• Save Box Tops for

Education coupons• Take part in the P.T.A.’s

Cookie Sale• Attend Family Movie

Night• Buy a book or two

during our bi-annual book fairs

• Attend report card conferences

• Attend our annual Grandparent’s Day Celebration

• Volunteer for the Fall Fest or Spring Bling*

• Attend Donuts for Dads or Muffins for Moms

• Volunteer to supervise a middle school dance*

• Volunteer to attend a field trip with your child’s class*

• Help chaperone the Marching Warriors in a Mardi Gras Parade*

• Cheer the Marching Warriors on at a Mardi Gras Parade!

Coming Soon to a “theatre” near you . . .

FAMILY MOVIEN I G H T

In an effort to promote family involvement at FCWCS, the PBS

Team will host a “Movie Night”

Friday, September 27, 2013FCWCS Gym

6:30 p.m.(Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for seating)

Bring your blanket

Concessions will be sold!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” –Dr. Seuss

Shop the 6011 Bullard Store in New Orleans East!Open: 9 to 9

Thank-you Big Lots for the gift!

Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day . . . NO SCHOOL! See you bright and early on Tuesday, September 3rd!

Phone:504.222.3614with questions or concerns.

*Volunteers are required to submit to a background check according to the rules and regulations of RSD.