IMPORTANT EVENTS & DATES FOR SEPTEMBER
Parents, please take a moment to mark your calendars. The following are important dates that you do not want to miss:
- September 23: US Senior Lunch – Student Center, 12:50pm
- September 29: National Honor Society Induction (grades 11-12) – Student Center, 9:33am
- October 3-8: Homecoming Week
- October 3: Powder Puff Game – PSAC, 6:30pm
- October 3: US Dress Up Day – Theme Day
- October 4: US Dress Up Day – All American Day
- October 5: US Dress Up Day – Pair/Group Day
- October 5: Royal Dads’ Event- Faith Hall 301, 7:55am
- October 5: Senior Recharge – Alumni Commons, 9:30am
- October 6: US Dress Up Day – Decades Day
- October 6: All School Pep Rally – PSAC, 6:00pm
- October 7: US Dress Up Day – House Spirit Wear
- October 7: Homecoming Football Game – Coronation at Halftime – PSAC, 7:00pm
- October 8: Homecoming Dance – Student Center, 7:30pm
RECOGNITION
National Merit Semifinalist – Jessica Meena
We are so proud of Jessica Meena, who was named a Semifinalist in the National Merit competition. Read more here: http://thefirstacademy.org/blog/national-merit-semifinalist-jessica-meena/
NEW THIS WEEK
Christian College Fair Recap
Thank you to all our students and parents who took advantage of the Christian College Fair this past Monday in Faith Hall. Students were able to get more information and speak to college reps from Christian colleges around the country.
REMINDERS
Live Mannequin Exhibit
Escape into the art culture dimension, and stroll through live sculpture for a few moments of your busy day! The AP Studio Art 3D class has been creating fabulous 3D art sculptures this year, including Wearable Art!
Live Mannequin Exhibit
at Upper School Royal Recharge
Friday, September 23rd
10:00am – 10:20am
in the courtyard between the Gym and the US Building
The Visual Art Department thanks you for your support!
US Homecoming Dress Up Days
Monday, October 3 – Theme Day: Sunglasses, flower crown, tie-dye shirts, denim, conservative hipster wear, Toms/cowboy boots
Tuesday, October 4 – All American Day: all things patriotic, red, white, blue clothing
Wednesday, October 5 – Pair / Group Day: dynamic duos, movie/show casts, sports teams
Thursday, October 6 – Decades Day: Each house will be assigned a decade (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s) and dress-up according to that decade.
Friday, October 7 – House Spirit Wear: Wear House Shirt for Service day; homecoming shirts/TFA spirit wear for parade at 11:00am
During homecoming week, students are permitted to wear:
- T-shirts related to the day’s theme
- Jeans – if it fits with the day’s theme
- Wigs
- Hats
- Sunglasses (must be off during class)
The following items are not acceptable:
- Tank tops
- Spaghetti straps, strapless, midriff tops
- Torn clothing
- No outfits above 3” from the knee
- Low cut shirts/blouses
- Tight fitting outfits
- Pajama pants
- Any non-uniform clothing not going with the theme of the day
Upper School Attendance
All emails regarding attendance can be sent to our receptionist, Lyn Maxime, at usattendance@thefirstacademy.org. If your student is arriving late, will be dismissed early or absent from school, please email Lyn at usattendance@thefirstacademy.org.
Upcoming College Visits
University of Alabama – 9/23 – Room 110 during lunch
Boston University – 9/26 – Orlando Science Charter, 6:30pm
Saint Mary’s College – 9/27 – Room 137 during lunch
The New School – 9/27 – Room 137 during lunch
Southern Methodist University – 9/29 – Room 110 during lunch
Southeastern University – 10/3 – Room 110 during lunch
Baylor University – 10/4 – Room 225 during lunch
High Point University – 10/4 – Room 137 during lunch
University of Miami – 10/4 – Room 225 during lunch
Cafe on the Rock Student Ordering Schedule
US students can order from Cafe on the Rock according to the following schedule:
Monday: Seniors
Tuesday: Seniors
Wednesday: Juniors
Thursday: Sophomores
Friday: Freshmen
Students may not eat in the Cafe on the Rock area unless accompanied by an adult. Orders must be placed by 10am using this link: https://www.orderstart.com/cafeontherock