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FSI News for March 26: SLCs, TEDX Youth, Picture Day!

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Good morning Franklin families,

We have one busy week before Spring Break, so grab your calendars and an extra cup of coffee and let’s go! Be sure to read on below the “Upcoming Events” – spring is filled with community engagement events of all types. I’m a little tired but very excited just looking at all the upcoming events!

First, Open Enrollment for new students ends March 31. 

  • If you have a returning student, you have already completed re-enrollment. No action needed! There are just a few people who have not completed re-enrollment and our student services team has been in touch with them individually. 
  • If you plan to enroll a sibling for next year, be sure you have submitted an application! If you apply after March 31, the sibling enrollment priority does not apply. 
  • Remind friends, family, and colleagues to get their applications in by March 31! We still have a few spots open for 5th grade. 

This week is Spirit Week! 

  • Monday Pajama Day
  • Tuesday Tie-Dye Tuesday
  • Wednesday Bolts Day (show up for your SLC with all your school spirit!)
  • Thursday Throwback Thursday (note this is also Spring Picture Day – make sure your Spirit Day outfit is picture-worthy)
  • Friday Island Day

Spring Student Led Conferences (SLCs) are this Wednesday, March 29. There is no “regular” school on Wednesday! 

  • Students in grades 5, 6, 7, 9, and 11 will attend school for their scheduled SLC. Reach out to your student’s Crew leader if you have any questions about the SLC time. 
  • Students in grade 8, 10, and 12 will have a virtual school day. Check in with your grade level teachers about expectations for attendance and assignments that day.

SLCs are an important part of your student’s education! Our goal is 100% parent participation. On SLC day, please arrive about 10 – 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Park in any available space and let your student lead the way. If you are interested in a quick tour of our current building (not new construction), please email Micah Usher (musher@thefsi.us) or come to the office. We will host informal tours throughout the day. Because SLCs are scheduled at all times, you may need to wait a few minutes until someone is available to show you around. 

Spring School Picture Day is this Thursday. Your student should have received information about Picture Day. Please check in with them and complete the order form.

We were able to resolve the biggest conflict on our calendar this week. Our first Race & Equity workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 12. More information about this series of events is included below the “Upcoming Events” section. I encourage you to check out the TEDX Youth Event taking place THIS Tuesday, March 28, at NC Stage. This is a fully student-run event, featuring several FSI staff members, students, and friends of FSI as speakers. More info and tickets are available here: https://www.tedxyouthfsi.com/

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Staff Lunch this past Wednesday! We enjoyed a feast catered by FSI family-owned business, 67 Biltmore. If you haven’t visited 67 Biltmore -you are missing out! The value of these staff lunches is so much more than you might imagine. It’s a lovely way to show support and appreciation. Thank you!

This Week’s Reason for Optimism

The news is filled with stories about how students and schools are struggling post-COVID. While it is true that we are facing new and different challenges, the news doesn’t cover the many ways that students and schools are thriving. On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, our Middle School Theatre program put a spotlight on all that is good in the world with their terrific performance of “Honk, Jr”. This sweet story about embracing our differences and finding common ground is such a perfect message for all of us right now! From the student crew who expertly managed lights, props, and all the scene changes to the actors on the stage – it was a showcase of joy and hope. Thank you and congratulations to Middle School Theatre Director Chris Martin and Music Director Sandi Wilson for their excellent direction! Special thanks also to high school students Lakai Munleon and Sophia Loeffler for choreography, middle school art teacher Jennifer Lipsey-Edwards for her ongoing support and leadership for Set Crews, and the many other FSI staff and parents who helped make this show a success. Bravo! 

Burger King Sandwiches for sale on Tuesdays

  • Feb 14 – March 28 – Girls Who Code will be selling sandwiches & chips for $5. Drinks available for additional $1. This is in addition to the Subway sandwiches on Mondays & Thursdays
  • Cash, credit or debit
  • No pre-orders 

 

Upcoming Events

Tues, Mar 26

Wed, Mar 29: SCL Day – no in-person classes

  • Grades 5, 6, 7, 9 & 11: Attend your scheduled SLC conference time
  • Grades 8, 10 & 12: Virtual Learning Day

Thurs, Mar 30: Spring Picture Day

 

Spring Break is April 3 – April 7: School is CLOSED during Break

Plan ahead: April 26 

8th and 10th grade passages will be held on April 26. This will be a Virtual Learning Day for all other grades! Students in 8th and 10th grade will attend during their presentation slot. 

Keep up with all our events on our Community Calendar! 

Need to see the 2022-2023 School Calendar in one place? It’s on our website – click here

NEW! Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar

Parent Crew – Sign up to join!

What is Parent Crew? As our school grows and recovers from the pandemic disruptions, we want to make it easier and more rewarding for parents and guardians to get involved. Parent Crew is our answer to a PTO or PTA. We are looking for volunteers to help create the Parent Crew mission statement, decide on an organizing structure, and help us bring our parent and family engagement to the next level! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGVERGcJws1xYjrmCIyeTv2Kzqnxsc7NeuWfzd-rPBsKFD2A/viewform?usp=share_link. Contact Micah Usher (musher@thefsi.us) for more information! 

FSI Racism & Equity Spring 2023 Workshop Series

Wed, April 12, 6:30 pm: We Need to Talk! Virtual workshop on racism & inequity:

Zoom Link to join   https://fb.me/e/FWmGsx92

Danae Aicher will join us to facilitate a series of discussions and workshops. Danae is a well-known and respected racial equity professional here in western NC and is deeply committed to having these conversations and providing the space and the care for learning and growing together. She is the Founder and Principal of CultureValue, LLC, a DEI consulting firm that supports organizations throughout WNC and the country. At the heart of the CultureValue, LLC (CV) approach is dialogue, and a recognition that much of our polarization is tied to our collective failure to engage in dialogue.

April 19, 6 – 8 pm: Building Bridges Talk Back Workshop @ FSI

Building Bridges will facilitate this in-person workshop. We will watch a film together and then engage in a dialogue about racism. Building Bridges is a local organization that works to dismantle and disrupt racism, one conversation at a time. We are excited to bring them to FSI! 

April 25, 6 – 8 pm: Building Bridges Talk Back Workshop @ Evergreen Community School

We are partnering with Evergreen to provide two opportunities for our communities. If you are unable to attend the Building Bridges workshop at FSI, you are invited to attend the workshop at Evergreen Community Charter School.

Mon, May 1, 6:30 pm: We Need to Talk! Community Listening Session on Racism & Inequity

Danae Aicher will join us in person to facilitate a Listening Session on racism and inequality within our community. The Listening Session will be held at FSI in our new building;specific room to be determined.

Special Incentive to Attend!

We are offering a fun incentive to encourage participation in our Racism & Inequality workshops. Students will earn one point for each family member who attends each workshop. If you have more than one student at FSI, we will count points for each student – no need to choose which student gets the point!  The middle and high school Crew with the most points will be treated to a party with fun local food treats, including chef-selected cucumber canapes by Chef Rakim Gaines (of Capella 9) and Buggy Pops ice pops by Neomi Negron. Thank you to our parent/business partners for these great donations!  

Celebrating the local BIPOC community is another great step in your personal anti-racist journey! Grindfest is a free, 3-day event (May 26 – 28)  that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville.  A block-party-style event will take place at 8 Rivers Arts Place! This includes a weekend full of music, games, live performance, food, local vendors + learning, employment, and partnership opportunities. The goal of the festival is to highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting folks in the community. A long weekend of fun and excitement. 

Seed and Plant Swap April 15, 10 am – noon

It’s gardening season, which means we end up with extra plants and seeds we need to figure out what to do with, so let’s trade them with each other! We will be hosting our first ever plant and seed swap Saturday April 15th from 10am-12pm. Bring your extra plants and seeds and swap them with other FSI families and members of the local community. Our modulars will also be leaving soon, and we need help rescuing and moving plants from parts of our campus to others until they can be placed permanently. That means we will also have some extra plants that can be taken to help beautify your home! We will likely have extras of Iris, Penstemon, Hosta, Beauty Berry and a variety of other plants – we won’t really know until they are moved, and we found out how many we have! Bring tools and work gloves to move plants! Sign up here to attend:  https://fb.me/e/MNe0tZHh

Open Mic Night April 17 @ Doc Brown’s BBQ

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!!! FSI Music Dept will be hosting its first Open Mic Night Monday 4/17 at Doc Brown’s BBQ 6-8pm. Anyone is welcome to perform from the FSI community at this event, it is not limited to only music students. Come enjoy some wonderful music and food with our FSI community. As well as hosting us at the restaurant for this event, Doc Brown’s is generously donating 10% of the restaurant’s profits earned during those hours to the music department. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Wilson at swilson@thefsi.us We hope to see you there

7th Annual Filthy Franklin Mud Run! Sunday, May 7

Get your old(est) running shoes out and prepare to get seriously muddy! The Filthy Franklin Mud Run happens Sunday, May 7th. Our course is guaranteed to steal at least a few shoes before the day is done! This uniquely Franklin event embraces what is special and maybe even odd about our campus by creating a muddy obstacle course race like nothing you will find anywhere else! 

The races will be a timed trial start and there will be crazy obstacles and lots of mud!! Teen and adult races are approximately 2 miles, children 10 and under run just under a mile. Of course, the army crawl and mud trench will be part of this again, as well as other various challenging obstacles!

The Mud Run raises funds for Bolts Athletics. It helps fund equipment, uniforms and facilities. It is planned and created by Community Council members and student-athletes. OH YEAHHH!

Register by April 12th to receive a free t-shirt. After the deadline, T-shirts can be purchased the day of the event for $20. Limited quantities. We will have race day registration as well (just no t-shirt)

Thank you to our sponsors who help make the Mud Run possible! 

  • Pinnacle Animal Hospital
  • Vannoy Construction
  • BrightStar Care
  • PBI
  • Arroyo Research Services
  • Parsec Financial
  • Halvorson Plastic Surgery
  • TSA Choice
  • White Insurance Agency
  • Square Foot Design

Want to help sponsor the Mud Run? Sponsorship levels begin at $250. Email Ann-Marie Breen for more information – breenle@charter.net

FREE STEM Summer Camp Opportunities! Apply Today!

This is too good to miss! Western North Carolina middle and high school students are now be eligible for a free week of STEM summer camp provided by the N.C. School of Science and Math in Morganton. Sponsored by Dogwood Health Trust, the NCSSM Summer Accelerator course will be open to rising sixth through 12th graders.

NCSSM Summer Accelerator is a one-week residential program held July 23-28 on the NCSSM-Morganton campus. Middle School students will choose between two options, “Design, Build, Code” and “Forensics.” High school students can choose between “Acquiring Data with the Raspberry Pi” and “Pump it Up! An Exploration of Body Systems and the Role of Exercise.”

To fill out an online application, visit https://tinyurl.com/24sbar47. Space is limited and the application process will be competitive. For more information, contact Gina Barrier at gina.barrier@ncssm.edu or 828-347-9132.

Passage Presentations, April 26 & April 27

On April 26, students in grades 8 and 10 will present their Passage Portfolios. Passages are an important part of our EL Education school model. These formal presentations are an opportunity and an expectation for students to reflect and demonstrate their readiness to move on to the next level of their education. Passages are so important that we disrupt our normal school schedule to make them possible. Students in all other grades will have a remote learning day on April 26 to allow the space and time for Passages to take place. 

We are looking for volunteers to serve as Passage panelists! Each student presents their portfolio to an audience that includes their Crew leader, a school representative, and a community panelist. Panelists will provide feedback to students. As a panelist, you will have a rubric to guide you and you will be working collaboratively with other members of the panel. It’s an amazing birds-eye view into the achievements and growth of our students. We need many volunteers to support this undertaking! Please sign up here if you are interested and able to help: April 26 Passage Panelist Volunteer Sign Up

We are also seeking panelists for Senior Passages. Seniors will present Senior Passages on the evening of Thursday, April 27th from 6-8 PM. Seniors will present their culminating Passage Portfolios to a panel of faculty, staff, families, and community members. If you are interested in being a panelist for this event, please complete this Google form. We are looking for 30-40 volunteers. Please reach out to Alex Humphrey (ahumphrey@thefsi.us) with questions or concerns. Senior Passages is a graduation requirement for all seniors.

The Arts are Blooming at FSI!

March is Theatre in our Schools Month, and FSI theatre is celebrating! With the just-completed high school performance and the upcoming middle school musical, Honk Jr, taking place March 24 and 25, theatre is alive and thriving at FSI. But there is still more to celebrate this spring! Our Annual Spring Arts Showcase is coming up the week of April 18. Here’s the full schedule for that week:

April 18 – 21: Visual Art on Display

Thurs, April 20, 5 – 7:30 pm in the Community Room

  • Modern Orchestra & Choir Performance
  • Theatre Improv Performances
  • Student-led artmaking activities
  • Visual art showcase on display! 

You can see examples of middle and high school artwork on display right now at the SECU Smokey Park Highway location. Stop by and check it out!

We are Hiring

We are hiring! We are beginning to recruit for the 2023-2024 school year. To support our continued growth, we are adding a Dean of Students position. We anticipate a few openings for teachers. If you know an extraordinary teacher or candidate for our new Dean position, please send us their contact information and we will reach out. Email jobs@thefsi.us. Thank you! 

College Corner

Tues, Mar 28, 6 – 7 pm: FSI Dual Enrollment Information Session for Parents and Students

Presenter: Vicki Thompson, our AB Tech liaison

This meeting will be virtual.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://abtech.zoom.us/j/97170084123?pwd=UXA4V2hESDk5SkdnYWhsVWprR3dldz09

Save the Date: Prom is April 15

Prom takes place April 15th at Taylor Ranch in Fletcher. Taylor Ranch is a gorgeous venue situated on 500 acres, complete with horses and long-horn cattle. Ticket includes hor d’oeuvres (also a gourmet smores bar!) and access to a variety of outside games. DJ and dancing as well, of course. Tickets are $50. Prom committee would greatly appreciate tickets being purchased as early as possible, as that will give us a greater ability to add additional elements to the event, to make it a truly memorable experience for our students. Prom is for junior and senior students; sophomores and freshmen can only attend if invited as a date. Purchase tickets with the below link! 

https://franklinschoolofinnovation.networkforgood.com/events/52936-yee-haw-fsi-prom-2023

FSI School Store is Open! 

Get your FSI & Bolts gear and represent your school in style! 

Tees, hoodies, scarves and more – check it out! FSI School Apparel Store

FSI Food Pantry 

The FSI food pantry will provide supplemental nutrition to families experiencing short or long term financial difficulty and food insecurity. Food bags containing non-perishable items will be distributed Friday afternoons. To request supplemental food assistance, please contact your child’s school counselor. Want to help out? Bring donations of food items to the main office – there’s a bin in the entryway! 

High school: Mary Kinsey Hyche at mkhyche@thefsi.us

Middle school: Jennifer Negron at jnegron@thefsi.us

You can also complete this google form: Food Pantry Form

Responses to the form are sent to the counselors and all information will be kept confidential. 

If you would like to contribute to the food pantry, please contact Matt Speed, Nutrition Coordinator at mspeed@thefsi.us. 

COVID & Flu Updates

PCR testing is available free of charge weekly on Mondays. Testing for high school students is available from 11:30 – 1 pm in the collaboration space on the first floor of Big Ben. High school students can come on their own during lunch. Testing will then be available in Einstein, Parks, and Johnson for students in grades 5 – 8; nurses will let students know when they are available in each building. If you want your student to participate in testing – please remind them! 

If you are new to Franklin or have not yet provided consent for testing, it’s not too late: 

Middle School News Videos 

7th Grade Theatre students are writing, filming, producing, and directing the news Monday and Friday each week. Click on the folder below to see the news each week! 

Morning News Videos- 2022-2023–

Athletic News

Congrats to middle soccer on their two victories last week vs Odyssey and Francine Delany!  Way to start off the season with some wins!

HS Girls Soccer lost their first match of the season, but it was a learning experience traveling to and competing in TN.  Bolts goals were scored by Emily Cruz-Macey and Mahayla Jones.

Community Council Presents Spring Break Spirit Week:

  • Monday, 3/27-  Pajama Day (Pajamas on a Monday? Yes, please!)
  • Tuesday, 3/28- Tie-Dye Tuesday (rock anything tie-dye)
  • Wednesday, 3/29-  Bolts Day (school spirit during SLC.s & from home!)
  • Thursday. 3/30- Throwback Thursday (represent your favorite past decade)
  • Friday, 3/31- Island Day (tropical and beach themed)

Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Filthy Franklin Mud Run: Sunday, May 7th

Races  begin at 2:30pm. Registration is now open! Register Today

Club News

Habitat for Humanity Student Group

The Habitat for Humanity Student meets on Tuesdays during lunch in room #226.

Middle School Creative Writing

The club meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, and 2nd and 4th Fridays each month from 3:30 – 4:30 in Ms. O’Dell’s room.  Contact Ms. O’Dell for more information (aodell@thefsi.us) 

Math Club

Math club is open for all our students – ALL GRADES – and it is a great opportunity for students to explore the beauty and application of Math outside their classrooms. Math is a subject full of creativity and opportunity that many students enjoy. Besides the academic benefits, math club is also a great way to meet new people and develop teamwork skills. Math club meets on Tuesdays right after school from 3:30-5:00 PM in the New Building room #224. . 

Middle School Drama Club

What a fantastic show! Bravo to the cast and crew of Honk Jr! MS Drama Club Newsletter –Click Here!  Check out the latest events in our weekly newsletter. 

High School Drama Club

Congratulations on a fantastic production! 

Use this QR code to stay clued in on FSI HS Theatre news with our monthly

FSI High School Theatre Newsletter! 

Chess: Do you like to play Chess or do you want to learn?! Join FSI’s Chess Club and learn from our expert instructor, Mr. Bruce Roth. Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. The winter semester will begin January 10, 2023, and end April 25, 2023. Students will meet in the Community Room with Beyond the Bell from dismissal until the class begins! All grades and levels are welcome!! The fee is $50/per semester or $100/per year. All checks must be payable to Bruce Roth. For more information, contact Bruce Roth at 828 230 5139 or by email at brucerothchess@gmail.com

BIPOC Student Union (BSU):The BSU offers a safe space for students to share their experiences and to identify ways our school can address specific and systemic racism. Community mentor Bruce Waller is returning to support our BSUs, joining faculty sponsor Keith Knox. BSU is open to all students who identify as People of Color. HS BSU meets Tuesdays and Fridays from noon – 1 pm. 

Film Club! This club is returning from last year and meets alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45.  Email Michaela Mamone-Peeples for more information. 

Girls who Code will meet every other Monday after school from 3:15 – 4:30 in Edison 19. Email bdavenport@thefsi.us with any questions. 

MS GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance)

MS GSA (gender and sexuality alliance): Middle School GSA meets every Friday 3:15-4:30pm. We welcome everyone and work to empower LGBTQ+ lives. Contact afortune@thefsi.us to join.

HS GSA

HS GSA  – contact MK Hyche, mkhyche@thefsi.us, or Justina Powell, jpowell@thefsi.us 

High School Studio Art Club

Mondays, Starting September 19, 2022

3:45 – 5:00, Big Ben, first floor Art Room #133

Hosted by Ms. Jen jlipsey-edwards@thefsi.us

HS Studio Art Club is a place to gather with other creative teens who have a genuine interest in the visual arts. Folks will have a place to chill, work on art, listen to music, have tea, and to inspire and be inspired. The Studio is where friendship, collaboration, feedback, sharing, and support come together to make magic! You do not need to commit to showing up every week. However, advance registration is required to attend as you’re able to. Register here: https://forms.gle/czLbV186Ep7K31gb9

Science Olympiad Club

Do you geek out on all things science?  Are you a competitive person who needs a medal hanging around your neck to prove your science prowess? This is a science competition against other schools in our area with a potential to move on to state and national levels.  Science Olympiad will meet in Room 141 from 3:30-4:15 every Friday.  Open to MS and HS students! Contact jbragdon@thefsi.us if you have any questions.

Middle School Robotics

Middle School Robotics team meets Thursdays,  3:15pm to 4:00 pm in the Middle School Tech room (Edison 19). 

Who do I go to when….

Whether you are new or returning to Franklin, we know you will have questions, and we want to help you find the best person to answer them, quickly and efficiently. We hope this little guide will help you navigate! 

I have a question about my child’s grade, an assignment, or something specific to one class: Start with your child – what do they know? Then, the classroom teacher 

I’m worried about my child’s overall progress, or progress in multiple classes: Your child’s Crew advisor can help coordinate a team response or meeting

My child seems anxious, sad, or unhappy: Jennifer Negron  is our middle school counselor, and Mary Kinsey Hyche is our high school counselor

I think my child is being bullied, or other behavior/discipline concerns: Tony Freeman, Middle School Principal or Peter Tromba  High School Principal

My child will miss school: For short-term absences (illness, doctor’s appointments, etc), send an email to attendance@thefsi.us, or bring a written note to the front office. Notes must be received within 48 hours of student’s return to school. Longer-term or frequent absences (5 days/quarter) require documentation from a medical care provider. 

I’ve contacted a teacher, but the problem isn’t resolved: Your child’s Principal

I think my child may need special education services or accommodations: Paula Dowd, Director of Exceptional Services

My child requires medication during the school day, has a special health need, or has tested positive for COVID: Contact our school nurse, Jessica Perraud

I think we need some support for my child’s challenging behaviors: Jessica Potter-Bowers (JP) or Kara Lacey, Behavior Specialists

I have a question about enrollment, student records or I need a copy of my student’s report card or transcript:  Erinn Otten, Director of Student Services

My student needs a chromebook, hotspot, or help with technology: Matt Mikulski, Technology Director

My child has an IEP, and I have questions about the services provided: Your child’s Exceptional Children teacher is your first contact: 

I have questions about sports: Kim Burke, Athletic Director

I want to know more about after or before-school services:  Martha Rutherford, Beyond the Bell Coordinator

I want to know more about your music program: Sandi Wilson, Director of Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles

I am interested in your theatre programs! Chris Martin, MS Theatre teacher/director and Julia Wharton, HS Theatre teacher/director

I have questions about your school bus or student parking: Deeana Bennett, Director of Operations

I am interested in carpooling/ride-sharing: Check out our carpool facebook group (you need to request to join):  

I want to know more about college planning, including advanced courses like AP and Dual Enrollment, financial aid, or the college application process: JaneAnne Tager, College & Career Counselor

I have high level concerns or questions about the school, such as a problem that hasn’t been resolved through my principal, an immediate school safety concern, or more general questions about the school’s philosophy, approach, or plans for the future: Michelle Vruwink, Executive Director

Our Teaching Teams for 2022-2023! 

 

Teaching Teams

5th Grade

Brandie Dallara, ELA & Social Studies: bdallara@thefsi.us

Jennifer Ryan, Science  & Social Studies: jryan@thefsi.us

Chris Pauley, Math & Social Studies:  cpauley@thefsi.us

6th Grade

Ashley O’Dell, ELA: aodell@thefsi.us

Charlie Keller, Math:  ckeller@thefsi.us

Samuel “Latt” Berry Foster:, Science: sfoster@thefsi.us

Evan Baptista, Social Studies: ebaptista@thefsi.us

 7th Grade

Jared Gallow, ELA:  jgallow@thefsi.us

Zoe Wallce, Math: zwallace@thefsi.us

Nick Liu, Science: nliu@thefsi.us

Grace Nyanga, Social Studies: gnyanga@thefsi.us

8th Grade

Kyle Wilson, ELA: kwilson@thefsi.us

AJ Jones, Math lead: ajones@thefsi.us

Rhneea Riddle, Math Specialist: rriddle@thefsi.us

Keith Knox, Social Studies: kknox@thefsi.us

Makesha Gordon, Science: mgordon@thefsi.us
9th Grade

Lora Hawkins, English I: lhawkins@thefsi.us

Jerry Lubos, World History: jlubos@thefsi.us

Liz Baron: Math 1 & 2: lbaron@thefsi.us

Jessica Bragdon, Earth Science/ AP Earth: jbragdon@thefsi.us

10th Grade

Matt Reynolds, Civics:  mreynolds@thefsi.us

Justina Powell, English 2: jpowell@thefsi.us

Marcel Duhaime, Math 2: mduhaime@thefsi.us

Julia Adams, Biology: jadams@thefsi.us

11th Grade

Bryan Head, English III/AP Lang: bhead@thefsi.us

Tess Barnes Dunn, American History, AP Research: tbarnesdunn@thefsi.us

Teshale Byan, Math 3 & AP Calculus: tbyan@thefsi.us

Mary Smith, Chemistry, Forensics: msmith@thefsi.us

 12th Grade

Alex Humphrey, English IV & AP Lit:: ahumphreyr@thefsi.us

Lexi Johnson, World History: ljohnson@thefsi.us

Teshale Byan, AP Calculus: tbyan@thefsi.us

Elizabeth Joslin, NC Wildlife (Science) & EcoWarriors: ejoslin@thefsi.us

Jessica Fine: Pre Calc, Math 4:  jfine@thefsi.us

 Elective Teachers:

MS  PE: Anne Gillis: agillis@thefsi.us

HS PE & Athletic Director:  Kimberly Burke, kburke@thefsi.us

MS Art: Jennifer Lipsey Edwards: jlipsey-edwards@thefsi.us

HS Art:  Kati Robbins, krobbins@thefsi.us

MS Tech & Computer Science: Adrienne Fortune, afortune@thefsi.us

MS Counselor:  Jennifer-Raé Negron, jnegron@thefsi.us

HS Theatre, Art of Argument: Julia Wharton, jwharton@thefsi.us

MS Theatre: Chris Martin, cmartin@thefsi.us

MS/HS Music and Orchestra: Sandi Wilson, swilson@thefsi.us, 

French 1: Mackenzie Arnold: marnold@thefsi.us

French2 & 3 and HS, PE: Chad Gerber, cgerber@thefsi.us

HS Spanish: Hanna Walden, hwalden@thefsi.us

MS & HS Spanish: Heather Kabat, hkabat@thefsi.us

Adventure Ed: Jessica Potter-Bowers, jpotter-bowers@thefsi.us

 

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