The Rock November 2009

3675 San Pablo Road S. Jacksonville FL 32224 Phone: 904-493-7300 Fax: 904-821-1247

“The School Where You Fit In”

Volume 20, Issue 11

WE’RE ON THE WEB: FOUNDATIONACADEMY.COM

November 2009

Apartment Partners Are you looking for an apartment near our school? Maybe you should check out one of our apartment partners! All of these apartment complexes are within walking distance of The Foundation Academy.

TODAY The Foundation Academy is currently seeking donations of musical keyboards. If you or someone you know would like to donate, please call the school at 241-3515. We can pick them up!

Spinnaker Reach Apartments [email protected] 3875 San Pablo Rd S # Office Jacksonville, FL 32224-6820 (904)992-6700 Coquina Bay Apartments [email protected] 3709 San Pablo Rd S Jacksonville, FL 32224-6832 (904)223-3224 San Pablo Apartments [email protected] 14401 Jose Vedra Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32250-2009 (904) 223-4991

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If you are working on your computer or surfing the internet and a pop-up appears alerting you that your computer is infected with a virus, spy -ware, or worm and to click on the pop-up to resolve or get rid of the virus. DO NOT CLICK ON THE POP-UP! I say again DO NOT CLICK ON THE POP-UP! Press the Ctrl Alt Del keys and select Task Manager or Start Task Manager, then click on the Applications tab. Click on the top application then hold down the shift key and click on the last application in the list (all should be highlighted blue) now click End Task. This should get rid of the problem, now you need to purchase some anti-virus software. I would advise checking with you Internet Service Provider first, I have Comcast as my Internet Provider and they give their customers McAfee for free. I would advise either Norton or McAfee as a good tested software.

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November 27th Home School Day

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How many days of thankfulness are enough? Monday: I thank you for the sunshine.

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Tuesday: I thank you for a smile.

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Wednesday: I thank you for a hug.

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Thursday: I thank you for the breeze.

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Friday: I thank you for soap to wash my hands.

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Saturday: I thank you for the water.

November 2nd - 5th Tech Week

Sunday: I thank you for a song.

November 5th Grades Due November 6th MOSH Visit

9th & 10th graders. $7.00

December 2009

November 10th Student Led Conference

December 10th Christmas Concert / Art Show

November 11th No School Home School Day

December 18th 1/2 Day Ice Skating

November 13th 14th & 15th All In The Timing Musical November 20th Thanksgiving Feast & National Honor Society Induction November 20th 21st 22nd All In The Timing Musical

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I have to go do some work now, I could be here writing my thank you 24/7/365. Have a great and thankful Thanksgiving. FALL PLAY

December 18th - January 1st Christmas Holidays

NOVEMBER 13,14,15,20,21,22

December 21st Home School Day

The high-school students are gearing up for their first production of the year! They will be performing: All in the Timing Eight Plays by David Ives

You don't want to miss this hilarious night of theater. David Ives is known for his clever use of the English language and his witty characters. The show will run November 13,14,20,21 at 8pm and November 15, 22 at 2pm. Please support our students and invite your friends and family to the show! See you there! PG-13 Tickets are $10.00 Seniors, Military & Students $8.00

A verse I am thankful for: "A righteous man may have many troubles but the Lord delivers him from them all." Psalm: 34:19

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Some kids trick us into thinking that poor parenting practices work. These sweet, docile youngsters almost always behave, even when we've fallen into habits such as lecturing, threatening or rescuing. Before long, if we're unfortunate not to have another child who is strong willed we begin to believe that all is right with the world. Or is it? Some children come out of the womb holding doves. Nobody really knows for certain why, but these kids are wired to please others. In fact, they even want to please us when our skills hit the skids.

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Am I the only one whose skills ever go downhill? Here's the problem: Easy-going kids act out just as much as strong willed kids. They just do it on the inside…or put it off until they're young adults. In my work as a therapist, my office was filled with nice kids whose inner lives were in turmoil. Since they didn't want to offend their parents, they simply suffered with anxiety, self-doubt, and depression. Our world is also filled with young

“In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions.”

The Message. . . . . . . . . . . Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0. 3µ, while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0. 1µ. Hence, dependence on N95 to protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an umbrella made of mosquito net. Tami flu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is. While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation,

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P a r e n t s adults who were so sweet as kids that they never learned to think for themselves. Oftentimes, these young people have mid-life crises at 20. Jim Fay teaches a process for helping kids develop good thinking skills and self-esteem. Key to this process is encouraging them to make decisions, allowing them to make small mistakes and letting them see that they have what it takes to succeed. If you can get your easy-going kids to make at least one small mistake this week, my mission in writing this tip has been accomplished. Thanks for reading! Dr. Charles Fay

aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps not fully highlighted in most official communications can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tami flu): 1. Frequent hand washing (well highlighted in all official communications). 2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap). 3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tami flu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventive method.

4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population. (My addition: use saline nose spray or drops). 5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption. 6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. All these are simple ways to prevent H1N1, within the means of most households, and certainly much less painful than waiting in long queues

PSAT Testing

How Much Is Enough? When people ask me the question, "How much is enough?" I always say "when enough is enough." Enough is when you feel the burn and you can’t take the pain any longer. Enough is when you have to ask God for help. Enough is when we need a shoulder to cry on. Enough is when you are suffering from an addiction and you can’t run away. So when people ask you that question, what will you say? Will you make a good choice or a bad one? Its your decision!

On October 14, Foundation Academy tested the largest number of students ever on the PSAT. Seniors, Juniors and a few 10th and 9th graders participated in the test. Everyone cooperated fully and the testing proceeded smoothly with the help of all HILI / MASC 5-8 teachers and Ms. Gill supervising. While we require the test for Juniors, as it is a college scholarship opportunity, the Seniors were asked to take the test this year. We will use their scores to compare with last year’s, if available, to check on progress and discover strengths and weaknesses. We’ll develop plans to build on strengths and correct or compensate weaknesses. All students receive a detailed report in December.

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This message is from Dr. Vinay Goyal, MBBS, DRM, DNB. He is a renowned doctor who lectured on the topic H1N1 (SWINE FLU), its origin and precautions.

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Parents and guardians should make plans with their student to purchase or borrow from the library a copy of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. This award-winning novel has proved well suited as a book to read and share with others. It is hoped that you will read this book with your student and then participate in the home activities that will be assigned in class. Students are expected to have read up to the chapter titled “Los

T F A Mouse House – Dec. 8th – Dec. 18th. Our second annual mouse house allows all elementary and middle school children to shop for family Christmas gifts. Gifts are items donated that have been purchased or made. No item will cost more than $5.00 and children should be able to find something for everyone in the family. If you have any items you would like to donate you can drop them off at the main office at the school. Family Fun Night – Feb. 12, 2010 from 5 – 8 p.m. K – 8th grade. It’s fun for the entire family. Cost is only $1.00 per person which includes a drink ticket and all the festivities. Kids, bring your parents for a night of games, contests, and dancing. Wind Beneath Our Wings – April 15, 2010. This charitable event raises scholarship money for some of our qualifying families. There are silent auctions, live auctions, great

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Melones” by October 27th. Please check your student’s planner and Dr. Kathryn’s Literature home page on Edline for the homework activities and future reading schedule. --KLSH

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food, and good fun. Last years event helped sponsor 30 scholarships from such items as themed baskets put together by our students, “Join the TFA PTO art work donated by local artists, and jeweland sign up to ers donating proceeds from the sales of hand volunteer if you made jewelry. There was also a trip to Greece haven’t already!” and a VW Bug auctioned off to the highest bidder. The monies raised went a long way in providing a quality education to a number of deserving children. Our fundraisers – Our main fundraiser (other than Wind Beneath Our Wings) is Senior Luncheon – May, 2010 (date to be through snack and drink sales after school. announced) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We are This year we are selling nacho’s, beef so proud of not only our graduates, but also jerky, chips, and Capri Sun’s. The Capri those that follow in their footsteps. After Suns is a double winner because we will Senior Portfolio Presentations, the graduating have a bucket set out for the pouches class will be served a lunch of homemade which will be turned over to the school to lasagna, salad, garlic toast, tea and cake. send in to receive additional funds. We Their servers will be the junior class. They have also been asked to have lighter snacks will be catered to for their every need by a for the younger students such as the small group of juniors that will be earning their bags of cookies and/or crackers. th right of passage to the 12 grade.