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Feb. 22, 2010
ATTENTION !!!!!!!
FIRST AND SECOND GRADE PARENTS!!!!
This week is Penny wars and we are in desparate need of pennies. There are three teams this year.
Mrs. Chris' 2 year olds and Miss Eniehn's preschool
Mrs. Jonathan's Pre-K and Mrs. Braswell's Pre-K
Mrs. Smart's First and Second and Mrs. Lord's Kindergarten
Please help us out and bring pennies for our team!!! Silver and Dollars subtract points but pennies add them so load us up. You may add silver or dollars to the other teams if you wish. Look at the cute adorable faces of your children. Do you want to let them down???
February 11, 2010
Below is a list of important dates and events:
- President's Day (Feb 15, 2010): No school for Pre-K and Elementary.
- Feb 19th, 2010 - Early Dismissal at 11:30 for all Pre-K and Elementary students. Lunch will not be served
- Kindergarten Round-Up (Feb 19th, 2010): All students who are eligible for kindergarten entry for the 2010 school year are welcome to come to the round-up. Round-up will begin at 1:00 PM. During this time, your child will have the opportunity to spend some valuable time with Mrs. Lord our Kindergarten teacher. Furthermore, our staff will be conducting Kindergarten assessments. Parents may pick up their students at 3:00 pm. Parents will also receive the Kindergarten handbook as well as enrollment information. If you know of anyone who could benefit from our Kindergarten program, feel free to invite them to come ...we'd love to assess them, with no obligation.
- Spirit Week and Penny Wars are upon us!!! (Feb 22-26).
- Penny Wars: Get your war face on! "Penny Wars" is a HIGHLY competitive game between the classrooms to raise money for our school. Each class will receive a jar, which will be placed at the front desk so everyone can monitor how each class is doing. Here's how the game works. Pennies add points, Cash and silver subtract points. The class/team with the highest points, WINS the WAR! Due to the highly competitive nature of this game, there will not be any AFTERNOON car-side service during this week.
- Last year the competition was intense but in the end we raised over $1,000 towards our school.
- Spirit Week: No uniforms this week! Each day will be a theme:
- Monday: Pajama Day
- Tuesday: Super Hero Day
- Wednesday: Sports Day
- Thursday: Crazy Day
- Friday: Hat Day
- Muffins with Mom (March 5th): That's right mom...come join us for some muffins and coffee with your child at breakfast! This is always such a special day for the children.
- Open Enrollment- will begin in March. More information is coming very soon on Early enrollment for the 2010 school year!!
- Picture Day (March 31st): Your child does not have to wear a uniform that day.
- Good Friday (April 2nd): the entire Academy is closed.
- Parent Teacher Conferences (April 9th): No School for Green hall and Yellow halls. Blue hall will still be in session. Sign up sheets will be available closer to this date.
- Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7): Join me in honoring our teachers during this special week.
- Spring Banquet (May 7th): This is a truly fun and memorable event as we celebrate the school year with entertainment, great food, and fun. This is an Annual banquet that is also intended to support our scholarship fund for the 2009-2010 school year. The night will be packed with entertainment, dessert, and a silent auction. Join the spirit and come dressed like a star...the best dressed will win a prize! Tickets are $10 per person or $30 for a family of 4. Each additional family member is $5 per person. Please RSVP no later than April 27, 2010. There will be a ticket contest for the class and student who sells the most tickets.
- more information to come...
- Talent Show: This was the best part of the banquet!!! Do you think your child has a special talent? Sing, dance, play an instrument? Our staff will be joining in on the fun. Who may participate: ONLY academy children, staff and PARENTS!
- Talent Show Tryouts: Will be held during the week of April 12th. More information will be coming so start preparing those wonderful acts!!
- Graduation: The graduation fee for both Pre-K and Kindergarten is $15.00 and will be billed to your account on March 8, 2010.
- Pre-K Graduation is May 25th, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel (Please not that this is a calendar change!) Pre-K graduation is for those students who will be going to Kindergarten next year. If your child will be repeating Pre-K for a second year, they will participate in next year's ceremony.
- Kindergarten Graduation is May 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
- If you are in doubt as to if your child is graduating, you will have the opportunity to finalize this decision at the April 9th Parent Conferences.
- Field Day (May 26th): This is a fun day of physical activity and healthy competition for the students. We really could use a lot of parent volunteers for this event. If you are interested, please let us know. More information will follow as we approach this date.
January 7, 2010 - 5:10 pm
Due to the hazardous driving conditions, continued wind chills, and drifting snow, school will again be closed for Friday. There will be no school (or childcare services) on Friday January 8, 2010.
January 6, 2010 - 4:50 pm
School Closing: There will be no school (or childcare services) on Thursday, January 7, 2010.
January 5, 2010 - 9:52 pm
School Closing: There will be no school (or childcare services) on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
January 5, 2010
Dear Parents,
As many of you may be aware, a very large storm is heading towards the Metro area. Based upon the weather alerts, this massive storm is expected to arrive around noon tomorrow (Wednesday) bringing with it 30-40 mph winds and temperatures as low as 20 to 30 degree below zero. Due to the size of the storm, I am confident that it is only a matter of know when the storm will hit, vs. if the storm will hit.
That being said, the following decisions have been made:
The academy will close tomorrow at 3:30pm. There WILL NOT be any extended care offered. Please make sure you are here no later than 4:00 PM so that all of our families and teachers can get home safely before the roads become dangerous to drive on.
Should the storm arrive early, we will dismiss at 11:30AM so that safe travel may be had by all. You will receive a phone call should this be necessary. Please take the time to make the appropriate plans, should early dismissal take place. Safety is our number one concern at this point.
Please follow Channel 4, Channel 9 and our web site for any and all future closings.
As always, please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.
Many Blessings to you all,
Mrs. Collins-Principal
November 5, 2009
Dear Families:
First Family Academy is about to wrap up a wonderful week devoted to Missions. With that said, a few weeks ago we sent out a letter about Operation Christmas Child. We are extremely excited about participating in Operation Christmas Child for our third year!!! FFA students, parents, and teachers get to partner with this wonderful organization that touches the lives of so many children and their families around the world. This year the boxes will be sent to the Middle East and Asia.
Friday, November 6, 2009, First Family Academy will provide EVERY child with a box. We will be sending home flyers and instruction information on how you and your families can participate in Operation Christmas Child. Our goal this year is 250 boxes…..so feel free to fill up multiple boxes, as this is a great way to involve the entire family!!! The National Collection Week is November 16 through the 20th.
Our students, who have participated in the past, were so excited to be able to help fill their boxes with small toys, warm hats and mittens, personal hygiene items, crayons, markers, coloring books and balls. They can also include a letter and a photograph of themselves. Very often, the receiving child will respond. We will provide copies of a letter that you can use for your boxes.
Please help the “Academy Kids” make an eternal difference in the lives of needy children and their families. What a wonderful tradition for families to participate in during the Christmas season! If you have any questions, please see Carol or any of our teachers. We will be happy to assist you.
Cordially,
Carol Gault
November 4, 2009
Dear Parents,
Fall is in the air…and the trees are absolutely beautiful! With that said, Thanksgiving will soon be here. This year, our Thanksgiving Feast will be held on November 19, 2009, starting promptly at 7PM. The academy will provide the turkey!!! As a special treat, each class will be performing a short routine.
In preparation for the feast, it is important that we know how many guests you will be bringing. Sign-up sheets are hanging on the classroom doors. Friends and Family are welcome to attend this event, but please make sure we know in advance who is coming so that plenty of turkey can be prepared.
To make sure we have a beautiful spread of food, we are asking each family to bring a side dish. Each classroom has been assigned a “side dish”. The list is below:
• Two’s (Ms. Chris): Bread dish
• Preschool (Ms. Amanda/Ms. Cass): dessert
• Pre-K (Mrs. Braswell): salad dish
• Pre-K (Mrs. Jonathan): salad dish
• Kindergarten (Mrs. Lord): Veggie dish
• First/Second Grade (Mrs. Smart): veggie dish
You may sign up for your dish on your child’s classroom door. Please keep in mind that if you are bringing a large group (6 or more), to please consider bringing additional side dishes.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Shelta J. Collins-Principal
September 29, 2009
Dear Parents,
I am excited to announce that during the month of October, First Family Academy will offer TRIPLE REWARDS on any family you refer for enrollment. That’s right….Instead of earning $50 towards your tuition, you will earn $150!!!!
Here’s how the plan works: For any family who enrolls during the month of October, your account will be automatically credited $150 AFTER the child has been in attendance for 60 days. It’s that simple!
In closing, I want to thank you for choosing FFA for your child’s educational needs. We know you had several choices to choose from in selecting a school….it’s an honor that you are here!
Blessings,
Shelta J. Collins, MEd
Principal
September 23, 2009
Attention: Pre-K and Elementary Parents
Please find attached a flyer for the upcoming fieldtrip to the pumpkin patch (click here) . Please make sure you sign the permission slip form and pay the $12 fee PRIOR to October 9, 2009. Parents are welcome to attend by RSVP only.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Cordially,
Shelta J. Collins
Principal
September 4, 2009
Service Opportunity! Jeans on Friday's
What better way to have children learn about serving others than by doing it! We have come up with a great way for us to support one of our former teachers who is currently a Missionary in the Philippines. Miss Katy Herman taught first and second grade at First Family Academy last year is now teaching Second grade at Faith Academy in Manila. We would like to bless her this Christmas with a special gift from the students here at First Family Academy.
On Friday's your student can wear jeans if they bring in a dollar! This is NOT a no uniform day but rather a day where your student can wear jeans with an ACADEMY spirit wear shirt or their normal uniform shirts! If your child comes to school in something other than jeans and a spirit shirt or uniform shirt we will be calling the parent to bring in their uniform.
This is a great way to support a former teacher and give your children the opportunity to wear jeans on Friday's! It's in the works to have Miss Herman contact us during missionary week so that we can present her with her Christmas present! Let's all follow the call of Christ to reach the world by doing our little part from here in the state of Kansas!
In closing, let me thank Mrs. Erin Jonathan for organizing this special event!
God Bless-
Shelta J. Collins, MEd
August 31, 2009
Dear Parents,
The school year is off to a wonderful start! I just wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that our first Parent Teacher Meeting (PTM) is this Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 7:00pm. PTM’s take place approximately every 4-6 weeks and is designed to keep you, the parent informed, as to what is going on within your child’s classroom. Furthermore, you will get to see how their day works from start, to finish. So be on time, as “class” will start promptly at 7:00pm! J
Childcare is not provided, so please make sure you make arrangements for your children, as we do not want any distractions during this meeting. Please know that it is ok if only one parent shows up.
In closing, the teachers are very excited about the upcoming PTM. Truly, these meetings promote a partnership in your child’s education. You will not want to miss out on this very important meeting!
God Bless,
Shelta J. Collins, MEd
Principal
FIRST FAMILY ACADEMY
August 17, 2009
Dear Parents,
We had a wonderful start to the 2009-2010 school term today! As we begin
our third academic year, I am thrilled with the direction of First Family
Academy. It was joy to see all of the students today.walking proud in their
uniforms! We have truly missed them! Please find attached a few pictures
we took of the children. (and see the slideshow on our photo gallery page)
This week, the students will focus on learning their new routines and
establish good classroom habits. Furthermore, the teachers will begin to
conduct pre-assessments on each child within our program. We forward to
partnering with you and your child through this/her academic journey this
year!
I would also like to take this opportunity to remind all parents that
beginning this year, you may not park in or around the carport area. Not
only will this prevent congestion in the AM/PM, but it promotes safety. If
you plan on walking into the building, you need to park in a parking stall.
School Supplies: If you forgot your school supplies, that's ok! Just bring
then tomorrow.
School is over at 3:30pm. Please be prompt in picking up your students,
unless they are enrolled in our extended care program. If a student is not
picked up by 3:45pm, your child will be waiting for you in the school office
and your account will be charged the extended care fee. The academy will
give everyone this week to adjust to their new schedules, but beginning
Monday, August 24, 2009 the extended care policy will go into effect. If
you are interested in the extended care program, please call the school for
more details. As of today, we only have four more slots available.
As stated, we are very excited for the upcoming school year!
God Bless!
Shelta J. Collins
Principal
August 5, 2009
Dear Parents,
First Family Academy is committed to excellence in all areas of academics, including the arts and music. With that said, I took the summer to meet with several administrators, music teachers, and Deans of Music in an effort to develop a music program which is second to none.
While last year we did many great things musically, across the board, every educator I met with agreed that a different approach should be made with children 3 years through Third grade. Therefore, we have hired a permanent Music Teacher to our staff: Mrs. Stephanie Hunter.
Because we are a new school, I prayed that God would provide us with a teacher who had experience developing a music program within the private school sector. Well, God has delivered….and more! Not only does our teacher have several years of experience…but she has literally developed a successful music program for a Christian school in Alberta, Georgia that grew to hundreds of children! She plays guitar, teaches piano, and so much more! Please find attached a brief introductory letter from Mrs. Hunter. I am beyond excited to introduce her to you!!
As we look to this year, a few changes have been made to Music program which is uniquely designed to be age-appropriate for our students. Mrs. Hunter is committed to building a program in phases to ensure a strong foundation that will endure over the long term. I’ve seen what her end result is…and I am positive you will love it! Her plan this year is to focus on vocal skills and theory. Ms. Stephanie has even prepared a music program for two-year-olds!!! With time, we will incorporate small group instrumental instruction, such as piano, violin, etc. But until that time, FFA will not offer Piano instruction. Therefore, your music fee has been reduced from $80 per month to $40….or $10/week.
In closing, I can not even begin to tell you how excited I am about Mrs. Hunter joining the academy team. Her passion for music is contagious! Please call the school if you have any questions.
Blessings to you and your family!
Shelta J. Collins
Principal
First Family Academy
July 28, 2009
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe it, but summer is almost over and school is about to begin! First Family Academy is so excited about the upcoming school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 18, 2009!!! Below is a list of some important information you will need to start the year off:
SUMMER CAMP: the last day of summer camp is August 14th. Monday, August 17th, care will be provided by reservation ONLY.
Back to School Night: August 17th from 4:00pm-6:30pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and visit the classroom. We will also take the time to make sure your child’s file is complete. You can also drop off your child’s school supplies! The academy will serve a hotdogs for the entire family!
Registration AND Book fees are PAST due. If you have not paid your registration and book fee, please due so immediately.
REMINDER: Please note that First Family Academy operates on a 10-month schedule. If you are planning on paying by the month, the payment schedule is below:
Automatic Payment Payments: All parents will be required to enroll in Tuition Express for automatic billing in order to attend FFA. Should you fail to enroll in Tuition Express, your account will be charged a $5.00 convenience fee per week.
Spirit Wear is available again this year. This year our shirts will be maroon.
As stated, we are so excited for the upcoming school year. More information will be coming your way. Please don’t hesitate to call with questions at 913.312.6010 or you may contact me via email at sheltac@ffc.org.
God Bless,
Shelta J. Collins
Principal
First Family Academy
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