From the Principal's Desk

January 19, 2021

Greetings FWAFA Family,

One of our biggest traditions here at FWAFA is just around the corner and that is Kids Take Over the School. The online auction begins at noon tomorrow and ends Thursday evening. If you are new to us, KTOTS is when teachers auction themselves off for their students to spend the day being the teacher or staff member. It's a great day of fun and community spirit. For more details and to get in on the action, check out our FWAFA PTSO Facebook page.

As COVID-19 rates continue to remain high in our area, I want to remind our families to help us keep everyone healthy by erring on the side of caution if someone in your household or your student is exhibiting symptoms that resemble COVID-19. If you would like to talk through your individual scenario with our nurse, please don't hesitate to call the school and ask to speak with Nurse Kay or you can send her an email at kay.armstrong@fwafa.org.

Students can switch to At-Home Learning to quarantine or wait on test results at any time, and then switch back after the quarantine period is complete.

Also, you can visit our COVID-19 Information Center updated daily on our website for information on the current number of cases, the cumulative number of cases, and recovered cases that have been reported on our campus as well as information on our definition of Close Contact and contact tracing procedures.

Creatively yours,

Dr. Jackson

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Dr. Jackson, Principal

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FWAFA Thespians Awarded Honor by Texas Thespians!

FWAFA Thespians, International Thespian Society Troupe 6391, has been awarded Honor Thespian Troupe by Texas Thespians for outstanding work of the individual troupe.

FWAFA Thespians participated in Texas Thespians’ Leadership Academy, which develops leadership skills, improves troupe dynamics and teaches Troupe Officers how to advocate for Theatre in their schools and communities. FWAFA Thespians are thrilled to be among 5 other 6A schools who were also named Honor Troupes. Along with a plaque and a banner, FWAFA Thespians will be featured on www.texasthespians.org.

Congratulations, FWAFA Thespians!

Wednesday, January 20 - Thursday, January 21: PTSO Auction for Kids Take Over the School

Help turn the tables, join the revolt, and put the kids in charge!

Families are encouraged to participate in the annual PTSO Online Auction and bid for their students to become a teacher or staff member for a day.

Each year, more teachers are adding incentives and perks to push those bids even higher so don't miss out!

Funds raised will go toward upgrading the wireless access points around the school to increase the capacity and quality of wireless usage.

Auction winners will be able to “take over the school” on Friday, February 19.

The auction opens at noon on the 20th and concludes 8 p.m. on the 21th.

January 29 - Pajamas Day!

In celebration of our Junior Class Winter Carnival, all students are invited to wear pajamas on Friday, January 29.

January 29: Elementary Winter Carnival hosted by the Junior Class

On Friday, January 29, from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Junior class is hosting a Winter Carnival for FWAFA elementary students.

Join us for fun carnival-themed games and a movie. Tickets are $15 and includes games, 2 slices of pizza, and a water bottle. A permission form will be sent home with students next week.

All safety guidelines will be followed.

Parents, take a break and sign your elementary students up for the Winter Carnival!