The FX Gives Back

We believe that the satisfaction and pride that will come when our students begin to help others is an important reason to commit ourselves to community service projects.  Our hope is that these projects will help strengthen our FX community and help to teach responsibility not only for themselves, but also for other people.

In November we will be holding a canned food drive.  We are asking students to bring in their donations throughout the month of November.  We understand that students have been participating in food drives throughout their school years.  This year we are encouraging our students to perform odd jobs to earn extra money so they can go to the grocery and purchase canned goods for their contribution.  Do you need your car washed or your leaves raked?  It's a win-win situation.  

Our plans for December include a glove tree.  We are asking students to help decorate our FX tree with hats, gloves and scarfs. 


If you have any ideas for future community service projects please contact us.  You can find our email addresses here.




Google Sketch Up:
Have you been hearing your student talk about Google Sketch Up?  The Computer Application classes have finished their unit and I believe the students really enjoyed learning this amazing software.  Google Sketchup is a free 3D drawing program from google that makes 3D drawing simple and easy.  You can download the program, free of charge here. 


Students chose to create several different projects.  They were all fantastic.  I wish I had room to show them all to you, however I have chosen a few of my favorites.  


Savannah S's favorite past time is reading.  She designed this room to spend her free time in.  I would love to kick back with a good book here.  How about you? 

These are a few of the bedrooms that were designed.  

Allison W

Briana E

Taylor H

This is a sample of the many houses that were built. 

 (It is difficult to appreciate the complexity of these without seeing them in 3D.)

Tristen C

Ayejay J and Drake C

If you have a home computer I would encourage you to download Google Sketch Up and ask your son or daughter to show you their Sketch Up skills.  You will be amazed!   Just in case you get hooked, you can view some great tutorials here. 

REMINDER: Chamber to host meet the Candidates night

Wednesday, November 2, from 7 - 9 pm the Chamber of Commerce of Trenton will host a "Meet the Candidates" night at Edgewood High School in the auditorium. Mr. Bill Triick, President of the Chamber, will be the moderator for the evening event. Candidates will be afforded the opportunity to discuss their views on education and Edgewood City Schools. There are seven candidates running for two open seats on the Edgewood Board of Education.