The Rock - Foundation Academy - July 08

ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS

Calendar of Events

2008 - 2009 SCHOOL YEAR IS

July 2008

CURRENTLY ENROLLING

Open Houses:

FALL REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY

Saturday July 26th 10am-4pm

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Sunday July 27th 1pm-4pm

SUMMER READING LISTS CAN BE FOUND Saturday August 9th 10am – 4pm

ONLINE AT:

Sunday August 10th 1pm – 4pm

WWW.FOUNDATIONACADEMY.COM

www.foundationacademy.com

(904) 241-3515 SACS CASI Accreditation

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July 2008 NIPSA Accreditation

The Foundation Academy PK4-12 College Preparatory Education

Thursday August 14th 6pm – 8pm

Come and Visit Our New 23-Acre Campus!

Tuesday August 26th 6pm – 8pm Grand Opening Celebration:

Keith’s Korral will return shortly! Until his return please keep Dr. Johnson in your prayers, He truly needs them!

Summer is quickly passing, America has celebrated another birthday, our campus is nearly complete and moving week is scheduled for July 21st 2008.

Saturday, August 23rd, 10am-6pm

Check Our Website

There is much excitement and great praise to our savior Jesus for His great mercies.

For Details www.foundationacademy.com

Open Houses:

I tread on dangerous waters here as I know that some accomplishments of the year will escape me but I will jump in anyway. Sometimes we neglect to acknowledge the variety of achievements and activities that Foundation students participate in throughout the year so I will try to present some of them here. Did you know that Foundation registered the highest percentage of students for the voters registration drive and won an elegant award presented by JerryHolland, Supervisor of Elections? If you aren’t aware of the Art Walks in which Foundation has participated, there’s still time to attend at either downtown Jacksonville or one at the beach. The Speech and Debate class had two wonderful opportunities to show off their new skills and talents. The first was a class taught by Toastmaster’s culminating with graduation speeches at a formal Toastmaster’s meeting. The second was participation in a call in radio show on 1460 with Dave Siebert. Students manned the mike and fielded questions for candidates in the upcoming local elections. Other students were able participate in a workshop for girls interested in enterprise which has long range effects. If students missed any of these opportunities, they should all be available in the new school year.

Saturday July 26th 10am-4pm

FREE VPK4 Program Available

Saturday August 9th 10am – 4pm th

Sunday August 10 1pm – 4pm Thursday August 14th 6pm – 8pm Tuesday August 26th 6pm – 8pm

Just in case people missed the achievements of 2008 graduates, I’ll recap those. One student has a good start on her first semester at FCCJ completed because of Dual Enrollment whereby a student takes a class at FCCJ earning credit there & at Foundation. Three graduates earned Bright Futures scholarships while three students will be attending the University of North Florida with a Scheidel scholarship which includes campus housing. The remainder of the 2008 graduates may attend FCCJ with a Scheidel scholarship. Foundation students have many opportunities available to them and I am sure that I have just skimmed the surface. Please feel free to submit your own favorite activity to the ROCK for future publication. -Ms. Gill 107 Third Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Phone: (904) 241-3515

Fax: (904) 241-9857

Sunday July 27th 1pm-4pm

Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, August 23rd, 10am-6pm

Established 1988 Integrated Arts Program

NIPSA and SACS Accreditation McKay and Child First Scholarships Accepted

Some of you may be aware that Dr. J was in a motorcycle accident in mid June. By the grace of God Dr. J is recovering well. He is strong and stubborn as you well know; both qualities needed for a good recovery. Please pray for him. He has much work to do toward his return to the routines of life. Please enjoy your summer. Read lots of books and grow yourself closer to God. Please study carefully the dates in the Rock for our open houses on the new campus. You need to put on your calendar our grand celebration for the official opening of the school. We will be sending you the school calendar and other important dates such as goal setting appointments. God is good and worthy to be praised. Please pray for our country as we have many difficult decisions to make. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:2

Web: www.foundationacademy.com 107 Third Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 1

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Phone: (904) 241-3515

Fax: (904) 241-9857

Web: www.foundationacademy.com

Emerging 1st graders

Book

Emerging 2nd graders

(Choose 5 or more)

(Choose 5 or more)

Author

Book

Author

A Child Called “It”

Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy

Dave Pelzer

Noisy Nora

Rosemary Wells

The Cat In the Hat

Dr. Seuss

Hoops

Walter Dean Myers

Ghost Canoe

Will Hobbs

There’s a Wocket in My Pocket

Dr. Seuss

Curious George Flies a Kite

H.A. Rey

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl

A. Frank

The Very Busy Spider

Eric Carle

Frog and Toad are Friends

Arnold Lobel

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Laura Numeroff

Are You My Mother?

P.D. Eastman

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Mo Willems

I Can Read With My Eyes Shut

Dr. Seuss

Chicken Soup for the Pre-teen Soul

Jack Canfield

Across Five Aprils

Irene Hunt

Stellaluna

Janell Cannon

Mouse Soup

Arnold Lobel

Holes

Louis Sachar

Tuck Everlasting

Natalie Babbitt

Olivia Saves the Circus

Ian Falconer

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Mo Willems

Scorpions

Walter Dean Myers

White Fang

Jack London

Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

Al Perkins

George and Martha

James Marshall

I Know why the Caged Bird Sings

Maya Angelou

The Pigman

Paul Zindel

Hop on Pop

Dr. Seuss

Corduroy man

Don Free-

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

The House on Mango Street

Sandra Cisneros

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

Bears on Wheels

Stan and Jan Berenstain

5th & 6th Grade Reading List

3rd Grade Reading List This summer, please choose 1 chapter book to read and complete a book report on it. The report should include the title of the book, author, and at least 3 paragraphs describing the plot of the book. Your book report is due on the first day of school. Some suggested authors include: Beverly Cleary, David Alder, Louis Sachaar, Barbara Park or Mary Pope Osborne.

4th Grade Reading List This summer choose 2 chapter books to read and complete a book report for both books. The report should include the title of the book, author, and at least 5 paragraphs describing the plot of the book. Your report is due the first day of school. Some suggested authors: Andrew Clements, Lois Lowry, Natalie Babbit, Lemony Snickett, Ronald Dahl.

Supplies: 2 - 1 inch 3 ring binders, Pencils, Pencil sharpener Notebook paper, 4 - Spiral notebooks, Drawing pad or Sketchbook

Read at least 2 books of choice over the summer. Some suggested authors: Andrew Clements, Beverly Cleary, Pam Conrad, Jerry Spinelli, and Elizabeth Winthrop. Have your book reports ready on the 1st day of school along with a drawing or visual aid. The title and the author’s name should also appear on the same page. Write a minimum of one paragraph (5-7 sentences) for each of the following items: 1.

Tell the main character’s name and describe in your own words the character’s personality. Name two other supporting characters and their roles in the story.

2.

Tell three important events in the story. You may create a timeline to plot the events.

3.

Quote something funny (or scary, sad or some other mood) and explain why it is funny. Explain how that part makes you experience that emotion.

It is the policy at The Foundation Academy to read at least 30 minutes everyday. Hopefully this can be a family event.

Supplies:

Middle School Supply List Pencils

White-out

Black Or Blue Pens

Pocket Folders with 3 ring fasteners

Notebook Filler Paper (plenty)

1 Box of facial tissues (for classroom)

Book Bag

Plastic forks and spoons (1 bag ea.)

Ruler

1 ream of copy paper

3 Ring Binders (one for class and one for portfolio)

Calculator

1 spiral notebook

Summer Reading for Rising 9th-12th Grade Students Questions? Call Dr. K: 242-0607 Read a book of your choice and write an essay that addresses all of the following points, 1-8, with an illustration (9). Choose your examples from many different parts of the book. The final essay should be typed, or very neatly written, on one side of the paper, in blue or black ink. Each book report (essay with illustration) will be presented in class, so plan to show off! DUE: The first day of school, Fall 2008.

# 2 Pencils, pencil case, pencil sharpener, Notebook paper, Separate erasers, Markers, Colored pencils, Glue sticks, Large box of facial tissue, Plastic utensils, Paper plates

1. In the first paragraph, introduce the book to your reader with a sentence giving the title, author, and date of publication; then explain something you find unusual about this book; and finally, describe what kind of person would enjoy this book.

(Bring a new supply of tissue, plates and utensils at the beginning of the second semester….)

Next write a minimum of one paragraph (5-7 sentences) for each of sections 2-8 below.

Enjoy your summer and the wonderful world God has given to us. -Mr. V

Have a fantastic summer! See you in September!

2. Tell the main CHARACTER’S name and describe in your own words the character’s appearance and personality. Then quote (copy and give page number!) a passage from the book that describes the character well. The quote is evidence for your interpretation. Do all of these steps for a second character. 3. Describe a location (SETTING=time and place) in the story and tell what happens in this place and time. Quote (give the page number!) a description from the book that clarifies what you have described.

-Ms. Mandi

4. Tell three important events in the story (PLOT). Explain how/why the first causes the second and the second causes the third. Create a timeline to clarify the sequence of events.

High School Supply List

5. Quote (give the page number!) something funny (or scary or some other emotion) (MOOD) and explain why it is funny (or scary). Then quote something sad (or some other emotion, such as anxious or mysterious, or daring, etc.) and explain how that part makes you experience that emotion.

HILI/MASC 1- 4 HILI/MASC 5- 8

6. Text to Self: Find something in the story that reminds you of something you have experienced. Quote (give the page number!) that part of the story and then write a detailed comparison between the story and yourself.

9th & 10th 11th & 12th

7. Text to Text: Explain how a part of the story reminds you of another book, movie, song, or other artwork. Quote (give the page number!) that part of the story and write a detailed comparison between the story and the work it reminds you of.

Three 1” 3 ring binders Two 1” 3 ring binders, Dividers, One composition book Two composition books, Pencils (black & colored), Three folders with prongs & pockets, One dozen blue/ black ink pens One dozen blue/ black ink pens, Calculator with square root

8. Text to World: Quote (give the page number!) something from the story that you must research in order to understand it. For example, maybe the character is wearing a “garanimals” shirt so you must look it up to see what that brand looks like. Look up the thing you chose and write what you learned. Tell where you found the information.

function Pencils (black & colored), Scientific calculator.

9. Create an artwork (a drawing or collage) that illustrates what you wrote for one of the “TEXT to…” parts (6, 7, or 8).

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