From the Principal's Desk

Greetings FWAFA Family,

I just want to say thank you to all of our students and families for your patience and flexibility last week as we navigated the winter weather; and subsequently, the moving around of events that we had scheduled. Please take note that Student Council's Mardi Gras Madness Mixer that was scheduled for this Friday is being postponed to sometime in March, and Picture Day Make-Ups have moved to tomorrow. See more details in the newsletter.

As we welcome back more students to In-School Learning with the beginning of this six weeks, please be mindful of our TCA+A Six Core Health Practices:

• Symptom Screening for Students, Staff, Visitors
• 100% Compliance of Face Coverings
• Vigilant Hand Washing and Sanitizing
• In-Class Procedures that Maximize Social Distancing
• Limited Use of Shared Objects
• Frequent Disinfection of High Touch Areas

By working together and complying to these practices, we can slow the spread.

You know we have a passion for FWAFA uniform fashion, and it makes me one proud Principal to walk the halls and see everyone looking FWAFA Fabulous! I'm giving a BIG shoutout to all of our students. They have really risen to the challenge of adhering to the dress code. Great work, FWAFAns!

Lastly, I want to also recognize 10th grader Kara Salem. She has taken on the role of Principal Newsletter Graphic Designer and is adding some pizzazz to our weekly communication. Her work is featured this week on the Talent Show graphic. Check it out!

Creatively yours,

Dr. Jackson

Hello all 2021-2022 high schoolers,

Student election season is coming up which means that Student Council officer applications are now open! More details about each position are in the application form. If you are interested in applying for a class representative position, the application will be sent out with the class officer applications soon.

To be considered as a candidate, you must also have two recommendations from teachers/sponsors. That form is also below so that you can forward the link to the teachers.

- The deadline for applications is March 5th at 4pm!

- Interviews with applicants will be conducted March 8th- March 11th.

- The ballot of candidates will be finalized on March 12th and campaigning week will start the week of spring break and end on March 26th.

- The elections will take place March 31st and April 1st and the winners will be notified on April 2nd.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Mueller at karen.mueller@fwafa.org or Mrs. Smith at lisa.smith@fwafa.org.
Thank you, Student Council

FWAFA StuCo Application: forms.gle/LjwET4XZy71GaLT6A
Teacher Recommendation Form: forms.gle/uWgU97bYCV92yoF77

Tuesday, February 23 from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - In-Person students who were absent/quarantined

Tuesday, February 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - At-Home Learners

Picture proofs will be delivered to school in a few weeks and then will be passed out or available to be picked up. You can then order the picture packages online and either choose to have them delivered to your house for a small shipping fee or they will be delivered to school to be distributed or picked up.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Ms. Wiggins at ryan.wiggins@fwafa.org.

If your Senior Yearbook Picture (formal black drape/ tuxedo, cap and gown, and silly senior pictures) appointment was cancelled due to inclement weather, the new date and time is Tuesday, February 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sign up here for an appointment.

EVERY senior MUST have his or her pictures taken for the yearbook. The cost is $25. This money is donated back to the school to pay for your senior shout-out for the yearbook. You can pay via check to Ms. Mueller or Ms. Wiggins made out to TCAA or you can pay cash. You can pay ahead of time or bring it to your scheduled time.

*The schedule is tight, so please arrive 5 minutes early.

Make sure you bring your stuff for your silly senior pictures.

You are not allowed to bring any pets or other people (due to COVID) to your session. They will have to wait in the car.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Wiggins at ryan.wiggins@fwafa.org

School-Day SAT is on April 13. This is an opportunity for all 11th graders to take the SAT free of charge, a savings of $52.

This is a great opportunity to get started on your testing journey or to take one again if you have already been able to begin your testing journey.

SAT (or ACT) scores may be required for college admissions and/or scholarship opportunities next year. Students will only be able to take this SAT test in person on the FWAFA campus.

Please follow the link below by Friday, February 19, to let us know whether or not you would like to participate in this testing opportunity.

https://forms.gle/EHdu1PSZbq8sqCBc7

In preparation for the School-Day SAT, we are offering an SAT Prep Class. This class will provide students an opportunity to become more familiar with both tests. Our instructors (Mrs. Cook & Mrs. Van Dyck) will provide students with solid preparation in fundamental reasoning skills for all areas tested on the SAT and ACT.

This Prep Course consists of 6 sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (4 – 6 PM) beginning on March 23rd.

Full list of dates: March 23, 25, 30, April 1, 6, and 8.

The cost of the course is $45 which includes 12 hours of instruction and two test preparation books.

Registration form and fee are due by Monday, March 1st. Please submit the registration form using the link below and payment to the front desk.

https://forms.gle/HAFLNeKRucc9k2yX8

Due to the interruption in school last week, the Student Council Mardi Gras Madness Mixer is being re-scheduled for a later date. Stay tuned for more information coming your way soon!

Ascender Parent Portal

Need to submit an attendance note?

attendance@fwafa.org

TCA+A Covid-19 Information Center

Tuesday, February 23 - Student Council Town Hall for High School during High School Lunch; Make-Up Picture Day, and Senior Pictures

Wednesday, February 24 - Student Council Town Hall for Middle School during Middle School Lunch

Monday, March 1 - Interim Assessments begin; Report Cards distributed during 8th period to In-School Learners. At-Home Learner Report Cards will be mailed by the end of the week

Thursday, March 4 - PTSO Fashion for $5.00 Day

Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. - Talent Show on the Green Space; the Food Truck opens at 1:00 p.m.

February 15

February 8

February 1

January 25

January 19

January 11

January 5

December 14

December 7

November 30

November 16

November 9

November 2

October 26

October 19

October 12

October 5

September 21

September 15

September 8

September 1

August 24

August 14