January 2023 Edition
Shauntel Engelbrecht| Dean of Family Engagement & Academic Guidance
House Points as of 04/26/23
Andreia
311
Dikaiei
262
Enkrateia
277
Sophia
274
Sophrosyne
264
Thumos
270
FCAM Sports News/Scedules
FCAM Track Meet
TAIAO State Meet 2023
Date:
May 6, 2023
Address:
Keene High School
404 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
Time:
9:00am - TBD (usually late in the afternoon)
FCAM Campus Life
FCAM STEM Night
Thank you to all who participated in our FCAM STEM Night! It was a huge success. Many students and teachers came out to make this a wonderful event.
Thank you to PTO and all the student and teacher volunteers who made this night possible!
Mini Library Station
The House System was instructed to complete a project for the year. The mini library stations are a house project built by House Enkrateia. It started as an idea after noticing small sharing libraries in front of different schools and businesses in the Mesquite area. We thought it would be a great way to get additional books in the hands of the students that they find interesting and educational. The students helped sand and paint the stations during house meetings for their contribution. We also had a student donate paint brushes. This also gave the students a sense of ownership and pride. House Enkrateia and the House System hope the students enjoy and get great use of the mini library stations.
FCAM Upcoming Events
Safety and Security
Safety & Security Corner
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Hi! My name is Mr. Nehemiah Mills, I have the joy of serving FCA Mesquite as the campus safety supervior. Here at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite we conduct several safety drills each calendar school year. These drills range in many varieties from fire, evacuation, hard lock-down, soft lock-down, tornado, medical hold, hazardous and shelter in-place. Faculty, staff and students respond in a real time way to make sure safety plans are followed. Administration along with the safety committee observe and audit these drills to ensure that time management, correct designated areas and general practices are being adhered to. We debrief and log each drill according to our campus preparedness plan. For any security concerns or questions, please email me at nmills@responsiveedtx.com
-MR. MILLS
PTO Sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjjyJs2nrG4nHGpXnVBgk_xQpgILpeGZdN4PgKmRlnCREplg/viewform
Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
Tap into a Network. PTO functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTO, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
Speak Up. PTO can be a way for you to suggest change more effectively at your child’s school.
Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Our PTO plays an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum-based programs and social/family events.
Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTO member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
Bethany Craig President
My kids have attended FCA Mesquite for the past five years, and I have been actively involved on campus since then, and served on the executive board of the PTO for the last four years. I have two kids, Liam in 5th grade and Cadence in 2nd grade. Outside school I own a boutique specializing in custom apparel, accessories, and promotional items.
Elizabeth Rhodes Treasurer
Hi! I am Elizabeth Rhodes your PTO treasurer. I have four boys, all of which attend FCAM - Dustin in 6th, “the twins” Marshall and Ethan - in 4th, Mason in 2nd. This is only our second year here at Founders, so I am excited to get to know and serve many more students, parents and staff as a member of the PTO board. I am active in many ministries at my church and I’m also finishing up my certification to be a Doula.
Yajaira Pinales, Membership
I’m Thankful for the opportunity to serve at FCA, I am married and I have two daughters who both attend at FCA.
I am bilingual and I enjoy serving other’s and see them succeed. I believe parent involvement is key for our children to flourish at school and in relationship with their peers.
Amber Hernandez Vice President
My name is Amber Hernandez and we have been at Founder’s Mesquite since 2018. I have two boys; Ayden is in 5th and Adriel is in kindergarten. I work in a large dental corporation as a facility director and have a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. This is my first year on the PTO board and I serve the school as the Vice President of PTO and the volunteer coordinator. I look forward to watching the school grow and helping the best that I can.
Nidia Landeros, Secretary
We are new to FCA Mesquite. I am a girl mom and both my girls attend this school. We are happy we made this choice. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve on the PTO board as the Secretary. I look forward to working with all the school staff, students and parents.