Dear Frederica Family,

FA families who live on the north end of Saint Simons Island should anticipate experiencing a longer commute to school this week. On Saturday, The Brunswick News reported the following:  "Frederica Road on St. Simons will be reduced to one lane next week while Georgia Power works on a major utility pole along the road. Georgia Power trucks will be working on the pole from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Sylvan Drive and Market Street from Monday through Friday, according to a county news release. A portion of the south-bound lane on Frederica in front of Taylor House Interiors will be closed. Traffic will be rerouted to the center turn lane to accommodate a Georgia Power truck. People seeking more information can call 912-554-7111.

It is very important that all students in Grades 2-7 arrive on time so that they will be in attendance when ERB testing begins.

As a college preparatory, independent school, Frederica Academy is not mandated to administer specific state or federal standardized tests; therefore, we do not teach to a particular test. We employ a comprehensive approach to assessing each student's educational journey and focus on tests which allow us to better understand every student as a learner as well as how our students compare to students at other independent schools. In Grades 8-11, we administer tests which help us better prepare our students for the SAT and ACT.

October is a very important testing month at Frederica Academy. Please note that no homework will be assigned during testing.

While there is no direct preparation for these types of tests, Frederica Academy recommends the following:

• Have your child present at school on the days of testing;
• Encourage a relaxed evening prior to testing, along with a good night's rest, and a normal, balanced breakfast; and, finally,
• Arrive at school on time and unhurried - which is a great start to any day!

Click HERE for more information.

Click HERE to sign up for a Middle School or Upper School Parent-Teacher Conference on the evening of Thursday, October 19.

Click HERE to sign up for a Lower School, Middle School, or Upper School Parent-Teacher Conference during the day on Friday, October 20.

 

As a reminder, if your student will need to take daily medication on the  Carpe  Vitam trip, please contact the school nurse so we can set up a  medicine administration plan. Please do this by October 18. School policy does not allow students to carry  medications on their person unless prior arrangements have been made with the School Nurse.

Click HERE to email Nurse Byers.

1. Click HERE to read CDC Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and HERE to read letter from Dr. Davis, Health Director of the Coastal Health District.
2. Click HERE to access and complete form for each child. Every question must be completed (incomplete forms will not be accepted).
3. Make a copy of your insurance card and include with form. If you do not have insurance, indicate accordingly on the form.
4. Please return completed consent form and insurance card copy to Nurse Byers before October 18.

Frederica Academy students involved with the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia Teen Board recently sponsored a very successful dog and cat food drive in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. For more information about this new FA club, please contact Gigi Gerhart or Sara Seckinger.

Lower School student Ashlyn Casgar was eager to support the food drive.

 

Click HERE to view photos taken throughout the week involving FA students. Highlights include photos from the following events: Middle School Computer Science Class, Second Grade Math challenges, Upper School Community Service Project (freshmen and seniors), Upper School Academic Head of School and AP Scholars Assembly, Middle School Head of School Academic Assembly, Fifth Grade Grammar Surgery, and Senior National Honor Society members volunteering at the Very Special Arts Day.

L-R: Max Crusan, Sixth Grade, Taniyah Battle, Seventh Grade; and Fina Dooley, Eighth Grade.

While sophomores and juniors were taking the PSAT exam last Wednesday, freshmen and seniors joined Communities in Schools at Risley Annex to help pack bags for their Backpack Buddies program. The bags contained meals for students in need.

The Middle School Computer Science class wrapped up the Nine Weeks period with a 3D design project where students were challenged to design a keychain that represents something about Frederica Academy. They used a CAD program to design in 3D, and then the keychains were printed with our 3D printer. Everyone did an excellent job showing their creativity and skills. 

Click HERE to access photos taken by Mrs. Squire which will provide Fourth Grade parents with a glimpse of what test prep looks like at FA. The first few images show students studying for a social studies test about the southeast. The last few images show students reviewing properties of multiplication.

Second Graders enjoyed stretching their visual thinking by using the Q-bitz puzzles during math last week. Wells Dixon challenged himself by working on multiple puzzles at one time.

To offset some of the school days lost to Hurricane Irma, we've made the following adjustments to the 2017-2018 Master Calendar. Click HERE to access and download the REVISED 2017-2018 Master Calendar.

• Wednesday, December 20 - School will be in session on Wednesday, December 20. It will be a half day for all divisions. Lower School will adjourn following the traditional Giving Tree program. It will be the last day of exams for Middle School and Upper School students. Friday, December 15, will be the last exam review day and exams will take place on December 18, 19, and 20. Thursday, December 21, will be a Teacher Work Day.
• Wednesday, January 3 - The Second Semester will start on Wednesday, January 3, instead of Thursday, January 4. All students and teachers will return on January 3.
• Friday, February 16 - School will be in session on Friday, February 16. We will observe Presidents' Day as a school holiday on Monday, February 19.