The Rock - Foundation Academy - May 2009

ATTENTION

Calendar of Events

TFA “Masquerade” Prom

May 2009

May 28th 2009 at the Casa Marina from 7:00PM - 10:00PM

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May 1st Cotton Patch Gospel 8:00PM

$25.00 Single $50.00 Couple

May 2nd Cotton Patch Gospel 8:00PM May 3rd Cotton Patch Gospel 2:00PM May 8th Cotton Patch Gospel 8:00PM

Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

May 9th Cotton Patch Gospel 8:00PM

Register now for the 2009-2010 school year.

May 10th Cotton Patch Gospel 2:00PM

Registration fee is $100.00

May 15th End of 4th Term

Graduation is approaching, June 4th, to be exact.

May 18th 6th & 8th Grade Exit Portfolios

Stay home when you are sick.

May 19th Student Led Conf.

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

What a great occasion

May 25th Memorial Day School Closed

I hope to see you there.

May 28th Prom 7:00PM - 10:00PM

May brings other great activities too.

Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

Clean your hands.

Our musical, prom, adventure landing,

June 2009

A baseball game and of course our last student-led conference along with our spring concert.

June 2nd Talent Show Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

June 2nd Graduation Rehearsal

You want to support your children in all these things.

June 3rd End of Year Picnic at TFA

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

June 4th Graduation

You also want to encourage your student to finish well.

June 5th Last Day of School (1/2 Day)

Enjoy your children while they are still with you.

Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

“I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness; And will sing praise to the Lord most high.”

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I can hear the sounds of cheering supporters.

Psalm 7:17

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Chief Mark Chapman Tells Adventures Off Somali The Foundation Academy is having a photography and art show at The Beaches Museum and History Center. It’s located at 308 Pablo Avenue in Jacksonville Beach, close to the corner of A1A and Beach Boulevard. The show begins May 12th with an opening reception on May 21st for the artists and their families. The show will also feature works for sale. Our Digital Imaging Class has made several trips to learn about the museum and photograph different aspects of it. Many of the images will be printed and displayed in the show. Other images will be used as a basis for artwork created by other Foundation Academy students. Make plans to support our students and community by attending the exhibition.

For the second consecutive year The Foundation Academy has won the prestigious Freedom Award. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland announces this year's 2009 Countywide Student Voter Registration Drive Freedom Award winning schools. Supervisor Holland will honor six schools, five schools that registered the largest percentage of eligible students that were 16 years of age or older and one school that registered the largest number of students. A total of 38 Duval County schools (public and private high schools, colleges, universities, and some technical schools) participated and a total number of 4,144 students registered to vote in this year's three-day student voter registration drive. The private schools winners are Foundation Academy which registered 39% of their eligible students and Providence High School which registered 30% of their eligible students resulting in the second year that both schools have claimed the Freedom Award.

Senior Portfolios Congratulations to the Senior class of 2009 and many thanks to the parents and community friends who helped evaluate the Senior Exit Portfolios. Every year, the senior students sweat the presentations of their final exit portfolios. This portfolio exhibits the work from each student’s high school career and demonstrates his or her readiness to graduate from high school. The work is presented orally to a committee composed of Ms. Nadia, Ms Gill, another faculty member, a community member, a parent of a junior and a junior student. Other junior students are asked to observe so that they may learn what will be expected of them next year. Some astute students took notes. Each year the Portfolios improve and this year is no exception. The majority of students presented thoughtfully and in a timely manner. Everyone had a personal story to tell and even Ms. Nadia was surprised by some of them. Many caused a teary eye while one was so upsetting to the student, she could not read it to the panel. The Foundation Academy exists to love Christ and to provide a place for all students. The exit Portfolios reveal the truth of the mission. ---EGill 2

Chief Mark Chapman, stepfather of James, Audrey, and Jacob Fleming, recently spoke to both HILI 1-4 classes about his Navy tours in the regions of Iraq and Somalia. This came about because of a conversation during Student Led Conference: James’s parents learned that we had been studying Somalia, a country on the east coast of Africa, which has been much in the news because of the piracy of cargo and cruise ships. It turns out that Chief Chapman has just returned from the Indian Ocean where he was involved in protecting ships from the Somali pirates. During previous tours during the “Black Hawk Down” intervention and before that, during the first Iraq War, Chief Chapman’s work included escorting ships to safety, as well as boarding ships to inspect for contraband, especially oil being secretly exported. Chief Chapman’s lively storytelling about what must be very dangerous work had everyone spellbound. After he left, one student remarked, “I wanted to get his autograph!” Not a few now think they want to join the Navy, inspired by Chief Chapman’s example.

---KLSH

About a “Latchkey” Child Dear Dr. Shore, My fifth-grade daughter is usually home alone after school because of my work schedule. What can I do to make sure she’s safe and to give me peace of mind? Here are some tips to help lessen the anxiety for both you and your daughter: Set out clear rules for your daughter. Those might include coming home right after school, locking the door, not allowing strangers into the house, not using the stove or sharp knives, and not telling callers that she is home alone. (Instead, have your child say that you can't come to the phone.) Post the rules in a prominent place, and go over them with her periodically. Also, be clear about your policy about having friends over to your house after school and about her going to a friend's house. Have your child keep her house key hidden from view. Wearing a key around her neck invites trouble by communicating her home-alone status. If your daughter puts the key in her backpack, have her attach it to something that’s easy to find, such as a shoe lace. You might also want to hide a key outside the house, or give one to a neighbor in case she loses her key. Have your child call you when she gets home. Leave instructions for your co-workers to put your child through or, if needed, to track you down. If you are unavailable and your child needs to speak with an adult, make sure she has a familiar adult she can call. Some communities provide telephone services (often called "phone friends" or "warm lines") for children who are staying alone and need to speak with an adult. Make after-school arrangements for your child on occasion. You might arrange for her to go to a friend's house or participate in a community or extracurricular activity one or two afternoons a week to help break up the monotony of self-care. On days your child is home, consider assigning her chores or set out games or projects for her to do when she gets home. Be home when your child expects you. She will likely worry if you’re late. If you are delayed, call her to let her know when you will be home. Article by Dr. Ken Shore Education World® Copyright © 2009 Education World 3