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Apr 7 - Apr 11: This week, we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week at Flint Community Schools. Our Assistant Principals are the unsung heroes of our educational community, providing leadership, support, and guidance every day. Your dedication to our scholars' success, your commitment to fostering positive school environments, and your tireless efforts in supporting our educational missions do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your passion, your resilience, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYou Click the link to read the letter from Superintendent Jones: https://5il.co/3d8fg

Join us for Kindergarten Roundup on April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all incoming kindergarten families to our FREE Full-Day Kindergarten! Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence for all FCS pre-kindergarten families. 🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025. 🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM 🟡 Flint Community Schools families who have kindergarten eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.

Apr 2 -Happy National Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day! Flint Community Schools celebrates the exceptional dedication and invaluable support our paraprofessionals provide to our scholars and teachers. Your contributions to the classroom and beyond help create a nurturing and effective learning environment for all scholars. Today, we recognize and thank you for your commitment to education, your patience, and your unwavering support. #ParaprofessionalsAppreciationDay #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYou Click the link to read the letter from Superintendent Jones: https://5il.co/3d8ff

As we celebrate National Poetry Month, we honor poetry's timeless artistry and profound impact on our lives and culture. With its power to inspire, heal, and provoke thought, poetry serves as a beacon of expression, illuminating the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. Throughout the ages, poets have woven words into tapestries of emotion, inviting us to explore our souls' depths and connect on a deeper level. This month, let us embrace the richness of poetic language, whether through reading cherished classics or discovering new voices. Let us recognize the poets who have shaped our world and continue to do so and the diverse communities from which their voices emerge. Let us celebrate poetry's ability to transcend boundaries and unite us in shared understanding and empathy. National Poetry Month reminds us of the power of words to uplift, inspire change, and foster connection. Let us cherish poetry's enduring legacy and capacity to touch hearts and minds across generations.

National Reading Month might be ending, but our love for books never stops! Keep reading, keep growing! #FCSReads #KeepReading

Today is the first day of Spring Break! Flint Community Schools will be on Spring Break from March 31st to April 4th. There will be no school for scholars during this time. However, the district's administrative offices will remain open. Enjoy your break, relax, and recharge! We look forward to seeing our scholars back and ready to learn after the break. School will resume on April 7, 2025.

Did you know? Reading just 15 minutes a day can expose you to over 1 million words per year! Let’s build those vocabularies! #ReadMore #NationalReadingMonth

Reading fuels the imagination! What’s a book that sparked your creativity or inspired you? Share below! #FCSReads #BookInspiration

We’re excited to share the great work that has taken place at Southwestern Classical Academy Varsity Baseball Field! Thanks to the collaboration between FCS, CURBCO, and our incredible community partners, we’ve made significant improvements just in time for the upcoming season! Our scholars are ready to take the field with pride—let’s play ball! #SWCAPride #FCSPride #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #BaseballSeasonReady #FlintFierce

Join the Reading Fun! Read aloud with a friend or family member this week & share your experience! #ReadTogether #FCSReads

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Flint Board of Education meeting notices - SCHEDULE CHANGE* Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting – CLOSED SESSION @ 5:00 PM Attorney/Client Privilege. FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503 . *Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Board Committee of the Whole Meeting – RESCHEDULED. *Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Board Committee of the Whole Meeting @ 6:30 PM FCS Administration Building. 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503.

March Reading Challenge Alert! Read a book by an author you’ve never read before! Who’s on your list? #TrySomethingNew #FCSReads

Reading Challenge: Read for 20 minutes a day this week! Set a goal & let us know what book you’re diving into! #ReadEveryDay #NationalReadingMonth

Fun Fact: Did you know reading can reduce stress by 68%? Take a break, open a book, and relax! #ReadToRelax #FCSReads

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Flint Board of Education meeting notices for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Regular Board Meeting – RESCHEDULED*; Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Board Finance & Operations Committee of the Whole Meeting @ 5:30 PM - FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 and *Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, Regular Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM - Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint, MI 48503. Stay Connected, Stay Informed!

Hello ALA! We are excited to remind you that TONIGHT we play SPADES at our Family Game Night from 5:30- 7:00pm. Please join us for FREE food, SPADES, fun, and games with free raffles and prizes. Also, gift cards for the first 10 families to arrive. Scholars Vs Parents. See you there at 5:30pm!

Mark Your Calendar! Kindergarten Roundup – April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all incoming kindergarten families to our Kindergarten Roundup! Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence for all FCS pre-kindergarten families. 🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025. 🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM 🟡 Flint Community Schools families who have kindergarten eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.

Take a Reading Adventure! Whether it's fantasy, history, or mystery—every book is a journey. Where is your next book taking you? #AdventureThroughBooks

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Spring Break! Flint Community Schools will be on Spring Break from March 31st to April 4th. There will be no school for scholars during this time. However, the district's administrative offices will remain open. Enjoy your break, relax, and recharge! We look forward to seeing our scholars back and ready to learn after the break. School will resume on April 7, 2025.

Reading is the key to knowledge! This National Reading Month, challenge yourself to read one new book. What’s on your reading list? #FCSReads #NationalReadingMonth