From the Principal's Desk

Greetings FWAFA Family,

Due to an increase in positive Covid-19 cases in the last week, we are moving to Tier 2 mitigation strategies across the school. This means that we will no longer hold morning assemblies in the auditorium. Students will watch the announcements via Zoom from their classrooms. We have also ordered air purifiers for each of our classrooms and those should be in place and operational by mid-week. Additionally, we have re-arranged lunch so that students are more socially distanced in the cafeteria by assigning groups of students to eat in classrooms. Teachers will not have a duty-free lunch so if you would like to volunteer to cover a lunch duty, please reach out to our Associate Principal, Kede VanDyck at kede.vandyck@fwafa.org. Lastly, we are limiting the number of visitors/guests to our building.

My thanks to all of our students, faculty, staff, and families for your flexibility during these times. It is my hope that once we see a reduction in positive cases that we can go back to our Tier 1 strategies. I will keep everyone updated of our progress here in the Principal newsletter.

Creatively yours,

Dr. Jackson

Each fall, over 70,000 Texas high school students begin the All-State audition process. 1,810 are ultimately selected to rehearse and perform during the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention in one of 18 Texas All-State ensembles, including four choirs: Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Tenor-Bass Choir, Small School Mixed Choir.

This weekend, we had 16 members from Singing Girls of Texas and Texas Boys Choir attend Round 1 auditions with 11 of those members advancing to Round 2.

We are so proud of those who braved the audition and those who are moving on to the next round!

The following singers have advanced to the next round:

Soprano 1

Kate Portele - Chair 10

Sara Barringer - Chair 14

Jamie Gonzalez - Chair 15

Soprano 2

Embry Stringer - Chair 5

Madelynn Sill - Chair 7

Alto 2

Michelle Pearce - Chair 8

Jayla Johnson - Chair 30

Tenor 1

Vincent Kaltenrieder - Chair 3

Ethan Prickett - Chair 4

Bass 1

Owen Harvey - Chair 2

Ethan Montez - Chair 8

Miles Baker - Chair 10

Bass 2

Liam Markland - Chair 36

PTSO Fashion for $5 Day on Thursday, September 23

You can trade $5 for a wristband at any school entrance on Thursday to earn a free dress day! Your free dress must comply with school dress code rules and cover everything the regular uniform covers. Money raised will be used by PTSO to help our school directly!

The first performance of the season at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is the annual Student Choreography Concert! This unique event features dances made and performed by FWAFA students in all genres of dance. The 2021 concert includes performances by elementary, middle, and high school students and is filmed onstage in the FWAFA auditorium for an online release that everyone can enjoy!

This performance has been produced, filmed, and edited by our student directors: Taylor Hatfield (11th grade), Sierra Pitchford (11th grade), Kaileigh Rogers (12th grade), and Haley Urban (12th grade).

In addition, we hope you will enjoy special performances by our senior dancers in the Senior Solo Exhibition. Students that will graduate with a dance endorsement in the Class of 2022 have prepared solos that demonstrate their talents and skills and showcase their individual perspective and experience. They have made all of us at FWAFA Dance #FWAFAProud!

This concert will be available to view online at ArtsAcademics.org/LIVE starting Friday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m., for a limited time using your access code. Register to get your access code here: https://bit.ly/fwafaSCC21

We are so excited to share this student-produced concert with friends, family, and audience members watching from anywhere through this online format.

Dress to impress! It's Picture Day!

Picture Day for MS/HS is Wednesday, September 29 and Thursday, September 30 for Elementary students.

Students, please wear your uniform with no outerwear. This means you need to have on a red or blue FWAFA polo shirt or blue or white oxford shirt with khaki or plaid bottoms or jumper.

Pictures will be taken in the gallery.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Everybody get excited for FWAFA’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It! I know what you're thinking. I just don’t get Shakespeare.

Fear not, our Advanced Acting class is working hard to produce Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it. It’s As You Like It as YOU like it! A fun, timeless, ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ show for just $5.00 a person.

Playing October 28-31 in the FWAFA Green Space.

Each week, the Advanced Acting class will be introducing you to the key characters in the play. This week, it is Rosalind and Celia.

You’ll be in stitches for this Renaissance comedy.

Rosalind - Gabriela Yarbrough

Daughter of Duke Senior, Rosalind is a headstrong and inventive young woman. When her father is banished, she is able to stay in the palace under the close eyes of her uncle, Duke Frederick. Rosalind’s biggest strengths are her ability to think on her feet and her care for those around her. She can often be found with her nose in a book with her cousin, Celia, and their jester, Touchstone.

Celia - Riley Cabe

Celia may be the daughter of Duke Frederick, but she does not reflect his cruelness. She loves to spend time with Rosalind and Touchstone, and make fun of the leering Madame Le Beau. Ever the rule-follower, Celia has never left the palace and is far less adaptable than her cousin, but she is willing to do anything and go anywhere for Rosalind. But why would they ever need to leave the comfort of their home?

Starting Tuesday, September 7, the Math Squad will be available for math tutoring. Any student in grades 3 through 12 who needs help on any math topic may come to room 325 (Mrs. Osborne's room) after school.

Tutoring will be held daily Monday through Thursday all year long. There will be 2 upper level high school students each day available for tutoring. This tutoring is considered "open door", meaning that you may come or go anytime between 3:45 and 4:45pm.

So, if you have a commitment after school that may end before 4:45, you may still come, and if you are able to get the help you need before 4:45, you do not have to stay the entire time if your ride is here. Students may also bring snacks and/or drinks as they are working.

If you are a parent of student and would like them to stay the entire time or have any questions about this program itself, please contact Mrs. Osborne: jessica.osborne@fwafa.org.

This program has been a huge success in the past, but the only way it works is if the volunteers have someone to tutor, so don't be afraid to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Eligibility: Texas 8th to 11th grade students (or homeschooled students who have achieved a comparable status towards high school graduation) who are legal US and Texas residents.

Intent: To advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in the future of the arts.

This program awards grants to talented young artists to further their studies in their chosen field. This grant is not a college scholarship. The most talented young artists will receive the title of Young Master and will be awarded grants of $5,000 per year to further their studies in their chosen arts disciplines.

Students are to receive the grant for up to two years, but they must submit a plan for study annually. Students must be participating in a school-based arts program, summer institute, a specialized course of study, or receiving private lessons from a qualified instructor.

Students must maintain passing grades in all academic areas. Applications will be from the student, his or her parent/guardian, and his or her arts instructor. This program is available every other year.

Deadline: November 15 , 2021 is the next deadline for this program.

https://www.arts.texas.gov/initiatives/young-masters/

The PTSO Spirit Wear Shop will be online until September 20. This is the only chance this semester to grab some great FWAFA swag.

fwafaspiritshop2021.itemorder.com/sale

https://fwafamerch2021.itemorder.com/sale

Deadline to order is September 24.

Our PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) is an amazing supporter of our school! Membership fees and parent involvement benefits our staff and students. Through the PTSO’s hard work and dedication last year, they purchased 60 Chromebooks, a piano for the lobby, a new water fountain, upgraded the wifi throughout the school building, provided grants to teachers to purchase supplies for their classrooms, hosted monthly staff appreciation breakfasts, provided two $1,000 senior scholarships, and each year they organize our Family Ambassador program. To get a t-shirt with your membership, join by September 24. Please click here Join PTSO to join!

If your student is tardy or absent, please send notes to attendance@fwafa.org. Also, a student needs to bring in a doctor or parent note within 3 days after the absence.

Ascender Parent Portal

Need to submit an attendance note?

attendance@fwafa.org

TCA+A Covid-19 Information Center

Monday, September 20 - Even Day for Middle School and High School

Thursday, September 23 - PTSO Fashion for $5.00 Day; North Texas Giving Day/Annual Campaign Begins to October 14

Friday, September 24 - Early Release at 12:15 p.m. Odd Schedule for Middle and High School; Thespian Scavenger Hunt; Online Release of Student Choreography Concert and Senior Solo Exhibition at 7:00 p.m.; End of the First Six Weeks

Wednesday, September 29 - MS/HS Picture Day in uniforms

Thursday, September 30 - Elementary Picture Day in uniforms

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