FAmily Monthly

FAmily News / September 2023

School Updates
Don't Miss FAmily Reunion Back-to-School Nights
Looking forward to celebrating the new school year with you all at our FAmily Reunion Back-to-School events!
Remember, your presence is a gift -- and our goal is to have 95% of our families engaged in our school events this year. Let's show our scholars the value of education in their lives and in our community.
Come talk with teachers and school leaders. We'll have FREE games, prizes, food & music!
- Sept 8 for K-5 from 4-6 pm at 363 WSS
- Sept 15 for MS from 4-6 pm at 363 WSS
- Sept 29 for Collegiate from 4-6 pm at FAC Athletic Center
Elementary & Middle School scholars whose families attend will receive a Dress Down Pass
FA Collegiate scholars whose families attend will receive a Jeans Day pass
REMINDERS:
NOTE: Sept 11-15 Half-Day Schedule for scholar academic testing
K-8 Dismissal 12:15 FA Collegiate dismissal 1:15
Attendance matters!
Every scholar needs to be at school every day in the proper uniform so they can learn and keep up with class work. Watch video EN and video ES
K-8 Doors open at 7:45 am. Scholars are late at 8:01 am.
FA Collegiate doors open at 7:35 am. Scholars are late at 7:43 am
Use of cell phones, smart watches and other smart devices or personal electronics is NOT PERMITTED during the school day. No cell phones are permitted in the hallways or stairwells during transition times.
FAmily-Scholar Handbook
Our learning community holds a set of common beliefs, values, and expectations. This handbook details the practices, policies, and procedures that we agree to follow to ensure we actualize our promise and purpose. We need ALL families to review the Handbook and submit the online form by Friday Sept. 8, 2023.
Please read the Family-Scholar Handbook (English) / Manual para Familias y Estudiantes (ES)
and complete the online acknowledgement form.
News from Our Nurses
Click these links for important info from FA school nurses to keep scholars healthy.
Health Updates EN Health Updates ES
Need help with PikMyKid?
For tech help, call the IT Hotline 609-920-9200 ext. 99.
More resources and FA events calendar available on our Parent Resources webpage
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
4 NO CLASSES HOLIDAY
8 Elementary FAmily Reunion BTS Celebration 4-6 pm at 363
11-15 Half-Day Schedule K-12
15 MS FAmily Reunion BTS Celebration 4-6 pm at 363
15 Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Begins
21 Food Bag Pick-Up 4pm at 363 (pre-registered families only please)
22 NO CLASSES Staff Development
29 Collegiate FAmily Reunion BTS Celebration 4-6 pm at FAC Athletic Center
OCTOBER
2-6 Bullying Prevention K-8
11 National Coming Out Day Collegiate & Middle School
12 College Tour
13 9-12 Heritage Celebration
16-20 Bullying Prevention 9-12
20 Collegiate Prevent Domestic Violence Purple Shirt Day
23 Thanksgiving Food Drive Kick-Off
24 FAC Financial Aid Session
27 Dodge Ball
27 MS Dodge Ball
27 Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Shirt Day
29 K-5 Trunk or Treat