Upper School Blog, Week of 9/17

September 17, 2015 | Mary Gooseman |

Upper School Blog, Week of 9/17

IMPORTANT EVENTS & DATES FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

Parents, please take a moment to mark your calendars. The following are important dates that you do not want to miss:

September 18: AP Mannequin Live Exhibit – US Courtyard (between US and gym), 9:35am
September 21: Christian College Fair – Faith Hall Lakeside, 6:00pm-7:30pm
September 23: See You at the Pole – US flagpole, 7:00am
September 23: Early Dismissal – 12:15pm
September 23: Parent teacher conferences, scheduled per parent request – 1:00pm-3:45pm
September 24: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (grades 10-12) – Student Center, 9:27am
October 1: US Chapel – Student Center, 9:27am
October 5: Powder Puff Game – PSAC, 6:30pm-8:00pm
October 8: US Chapel – Optional Worship – Student Center, 9:27am

COLLEGE VISITS

September 22: Liberty University – Gym Lobby, recharge
September 23: Auburn University – US Lobby, before school
September 24: Elon University – Gym Lobby, recharge
September 25: University of Alabama – US Lobby, after school
September 29: University of Florida – Gym Lobby, recharge
September 29: High Point University – US Lobby, after school
September 30: Florida Atlantic University – US Lobby, before school
October 6: Lynn University – US Lobby, before school
October 6: Lenoir-Rhyne University – US Lobby, after school
October 7: Birmingham-Southern College – Gym Lobby, recharge
October 8: University of Massachusetts Amherst – US Lobby, before school
October 8: Samford University – Gym Lobby, recharge
October 9: University of Connecticut – US Lobby, before school
October 9: College of Charleston – US Lobby, after school
October 13: Wofford College – US Lobby, after school
October 20: Baylor University – US Lobby, after school
October 29: Florida Southern College – US Lobby, after school
November 3: Fashion Institute of Technology – Gym Lobby, recharge

RECOGNITION

High Tea in AP Lit

Seniors in Dr. Holter’s AP Literature class had the opportunity this week to participate in a traditional English tea party. The students had been busy constructing films revolving around the great Medieval sagas of King Arthur, Robin Hood, and The Canterbury Tales, so on the day the movies were shared with the class, the students watched while nibbling on cookies and learning to brew tea the English way. Overall, everyone enjoyed the amazing films that the students had constructed, and no pinkies were injured in the process of drinking the tea. God save the Queen!

NEW THIS WEEK

Christian College Fair This Monday

Monday, September 21, 2015

6:00-7:30pm

First Baptist Orlando – Faith Hall Lakeside

College include:

Anderson University

Bob Jones University

Cairn University

Cedarville University

Charleston Southern University

Columbia International University

Covenant College

Gardner-Webb University

Gordon College

Lee University

Johnson University (Florida)

Moody Bible Institute

Nyack College

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Patrick Henry College

Point University

Regent University

Samford University

Southeastern University

Taylor University

The Baptist College of Florida

The King’s College

Toccoa Falls College

Trinity Baptist College

Trinity College of Florida

Warner University

Word of Life Bible Institute

Young Harris College

Attendance-Parent Notes

For the safety of our students, we cannot accept handwritten notes to excuse students or allow them to leave class early. For all attendance concerns, please email Ellen Stewart at ellenstewart@thefirstacademy.org. Thanks for your help in keeping our students safe.

Raw Footage

Check out this week’s Raw Footage.

REMINDERS

Middle School/Upper School Carline

Right Lane is for drop off and pick up-Left Lane is for Leaving

All cars MUST pull up to the designated area (on the Student Center side) of the drive thru lane (we will utilize the entire loop). This will enable us to stack many more cars and get them off of the tennis area and JYP/PSAC roadways.

We will only permit drop off and pick up from the right lane. The left lane is for leaving.

The only exception pulling all the way to the designated point would be bad weather days.

Order New Student ID Cards

US students are required to carry their ID card (prox card) at all times. Prox cards are used to enter the building and purchase lunch. Can’t find your card? Click here to order a new prox card.