Southwestern Classical Academy

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

TRACK AND FIELD ALERT! Get ready to roar, Jaguar Nation! Join the Flint Jaguars Varsity Team at the GAC 1/2 Conference Opener. Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Bendle High School at 4:30 pm. Come out and show your Jaguar pride as we take on the competition and set the tone for the season! Let’s pack the stands and cheer our team on to victory! #FlintJaguars #JaguarNation #SWCAGameDay #GACConference #FlintPride #GoJags

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.

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.

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

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

Our April newsletter is now available! It includes important updates, upcoming events, and helpful resources for the month ahead. Be sure to check it out to stay informed. Thank you for your continued support!

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

Congratulations to NaZarie Irby on receiving the Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship! A well-deserved honor and a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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!

🎉 Congratulations to LaQuesha Chambers! 🎉 Youth Solutions is thrilled to announce that LaQuesha Chambers has been selected as the JMG Exemplary Youth of the Year for our region! 👏🏽🎖️ LaQuesha embodies what it means to be a leader and a dedicated member of JMG, setting an outstanding example for her peers. As a regional Exemplary Youth of the Year, she will be recognized at the Career Development Conference (CDC) and celebrated throughout the year by Youth Solutions. Please join us in congratulating LaQuesha Chambers on this incredible achievement! 🎉 #JMG #YouthLeadership #ExemplaryYouth #Southwestern #FCS #JagNation

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.

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.

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