Hurricane Idalia Updates for Families
We will continue to monitor the storm and provide families with updates through available communication methods, including text, email, and social media. Please click the links below to follow our TFA main social media accounts. It’s important to stay tuned to a reliable weather forecast, review your storm preparedness supplies, and familiarize yourself with evacuation plans for your area.
TFA Facebook – TFA Instagram – TFA LinkedIn
Wednesday, August 30 – 12:30 pm Update
We are pleased to report that the campus was unaffected by Hurricane Idalia, and we will be fully operational and back to school tomorrow, Thursday, August 31.
We have heard reports that many of our families are doing well, and we are so grateful for the Lord’s protection over our families and the TFA community. We realize that many families throughout Florida and Georgia were (and are) being negatively impacted and are in need of disaster relief. Organizations are already mobilizing to assist in the relief and recovery efforts following the storm. This is a great opportunity for our school community to come together and be the hands of feet of Jesus. Please click on the links below to learn how you may help those impacted by the storm.
Continue to stay safe, and let us know if you need anything by contacting your divisional principal. We are praying for a safe return to campus for us all tomorrow.
State of Florida Emergency Response
Tuesday, August 29 – 12:00 pm Update
The safety of our students and families is our number one priority at The First Academy. We have been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia and working with First Orlando to form the safest plan of action.
Based on the current forecast for this evening, all after-school activities for today, August 29, will proceed as scheduled, but must conclude by 8:00pm. Middle School athletic contests that have already been canceled by the Citrus League for today will remain canceled.
We will follow OCPS and close school and cancel all after-school activities on Wednesday, August 30. We are planning to resume school on Thursday, August 31.
Any further decisions regarding school closure and extracurricular activity cancellations will be made along with First Orlando after the storm has passed and the campus/facilities have been assessed for student safety. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide families with updates through available communication methods, including text, email, and social media –Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Please be sure to stay tuned to a reliable weather forecast, review your hurricane supply list, and familiarize yourself with evacuation plans for your area. We have provided links to various resources below.
Most importantly, please join us in praying for all those in the storm’s immediate path. Psalm 46 reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength . . . He is our ever-present help in times of trouble.” We are praying for the storm to turn out to sea, and we are planning for other potential outcomes as wise stewards (Prov. 27:12).
Helpful Links:
http://www.floridadisaster.org/publicmapping/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
Tuesday, August 29 – 10:00 am Update
The safety of our students and families is our number one priority at The First Academy. We have been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia and working with First Orlando to form the safest plan of action.
Based on the current forecast for this evening, all after-school activities for today, August 29, will proceed as scheduled, but must conclude by 8:00pm. Middle School athletic contests that have already been canceled by the Citrus League for today will remain canceled.
A decision on the cancellation of school tomorrow will be made later today, following the lead of Orange County Public Schools. We will continue to monitor the storm and update families as necessary (via text, email, & social media- Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
Please be sure to stay tuned to a reliable weather forecast, review your hurricane supply list, and familiarize yourself with evacuation plans for your area. We have provided links to various resources below.
Most importantly, please join us in praying for all those in the storm’s immediate path. Psalm 46 reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength . . . He is our ever-present help in times of trouble.” We are praying for the storm to turn out to sea, and we are planning for other potential outcomes as wise stewards (Prov. 27:12).
Helpful Links:
http://www.floridadisaster.org/publicmapping/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
Monday, August 28 – 8:00 am Update
The safety of our students and families is our number one priority at The First Academy. We have been closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and working with First Orlando to form the safest plan of action. Assessments of the weather, the weather forecast, and road conditions all factor into the school’s decision to close. The final decision regarding whether to send your student to school in the case of severe inclement weather is that of the parent. If you are concerned that it is unsafe for you or your child to be on the road, please do not hesitate to stay home.
We will continue to monitor the storm and update families as necessary (via text, email, & social media) should any changes or closures be planned for this week. Please be sure to stay tuned to a reliable weather forecast, review your hurricane supply list, and familiarize yourself with evacuation plans for your area. We have provided links to various resources below.
Most importantly, please join me in praying for all those in the storm’s immediate path. Psalm 46 reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength . . . He is our ever-present help in times of trouble.” We are praying for the storm to turn out to sea, and we are planning for other potential outcomes as wise stewards (Prov. 27:12).
Helpful Links:
http://www.floridadisaster.org/publicmapping/