This Week at Frederica Academy

Monday + Tuesday Lunch
Click HERE for Lower School Menu
Click  HERE  for Middle School + Upper School Menu
Click HERE for PK + K Menu Order Form

Monday ALL DAY
School-Wide Shadow Day for Prospective FA Students

Monday 10:00 AM Upper School Assembly in the Gym
Tuesday 7:30 AM Middle School Faculty Meeting in the MS Academic Center
Wednesday - Friday
Thanksgiving Break - Have a great holiday with family and friends!
Wednesday
 10:30 AM FA Young Alumni Council Meeting in the Shuman Conference Room
Wednesday 7:00 PM FA Alumni Get-Together at Mellow Mushroom
Friday 7:30 PM GISA AAA State Football Semi-Final Game in Newnan (Click HERE for bracket)
Frederica Academy vs. The Heritage School


Benefield Society Party:  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14



Frederica Academy's Annual Fund

at the new Sea Island Lodge Pool House

Friday, December 14, 2018   |    7:30 PM

Click HERE for more information about the Annual Fund
Click HERE to make an online gift to the 2018-2019 Annual Fund



Annual Fund donors who give at the Benefield Society level ($1,000+) are invited to a party in their honor each year.
The Benefield Society is named after Tiggie and Dewey Benefield, co-founders of Frederica Academy.
This year's Benefield Society party will take place at the Sea Island Lodge Pool House and
will be the first event held at this fabulous new venue.

Elizabeth + Daniel Veal and Leigh + Zachry Veal are the 2018-2019 Annual Fund Co-Chairs.
The 2018 Benefield Society Party is presented by their family business, Beachview Event Rentals & Design.




Glynn County FA Shadow Visit Day:  MONDAY



Local students interested in attending Frederica Academy next year are invited for a shadow visit on Monday since the Glynn County School System is on break this week for the Thanksgiving holiday.


Thanksgiving Food Drive:  MONDAY + TUESDAY




Lower School is partnering with the Upper School Service Council to express their thankfulness by holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive benefitting Sparrow's Nest. Donations can be dropped off in the Upper School reception area, outside Nurse Byers' office or in the Front Office with Mrs. Holt. For more information, please click HERE to email Catherine Squire.


College Financial Aid Night:  NOVEMBER 27




College Financial Aid Night
will take place in
Hamilton Hall on
Tuesday, November 27,
at 6:00 p.m.

A representative from the
will share information on the  HOPE Scholarship and

All Upper School students and parents are invited and encouraged to attend. 


CCGA Dual Enrollment Deadline:  NOVEMBER 30


Click HERE to access the Frederica Academy Spring 2019
College of Coastal Georgia Dual Enrollment application. Juniors are permitted to enroll in one course and seniors are permitted to take two courses a semester. The application deadline is November 30.

Click HERE to access the course list.

Click HERE to email Mrs. Nevins for more information.


Lower School Winning Chess Club:  Sign Up TODAY




All levels of players are welcome to participate in a Winning Chess Club Mini-Session.  Pastor Gary Cumby will be teaching students the "art" of chess, developing skills, sportsmanship, and building a team for students who would like to compete in future, local scholastic chess tournaments. Chess sets will be provided! Snacks and drinks will not be provided, and will not be allowed in the Shuman Conference Room.


DATES: Fridays (November 30, December 7, and December 14)

TIMES: Pre-K + Kindergarten (2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
Grades 1-5 (3:00 PM - 3:45 PM)

WHERE: Shuman Conference Room (Media Center - adjacent to the Administration Building)

COST: $37.50 for all three classes

Click HERE to register. Registration is now open. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE ONLINE.

If you have any questions, please email Brooke Ackerman.


Veterans Day Assembly

Frederica Academy was honored to host Mayor Cornell Harvey, Ret. USAF Chief Master Sergeant, as its Veterans Day speaker this year. We are grateful for his service to our community and our country.






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2018 Frederica Academy Veterans Day Assembly

2018 Veterans Day Assembly Video


World Kindness Day Celebration




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FA MS Band Welcomes Santa at Glynn Place Mall!



Frederica Academy's Middle School Band was invited to march in with Santa Claus on Saturday as Santa begins his holiday responsibilities at Glynn Place Mall.

Click HERE to watch a video.






Rotary Student of the Month:  Sara Seckinger




Sara Seckinger was honored as the Rotary Student of the Month at last week's Brunswick Rotary luncheon. Sara was accompanied by her mother, Lisa Seckinger. She selected Mrs. Boatright as her teacher representative.


Lower School Christmas Card Artwork Winners





2018 Frederica Academy Christmas Card Artist :  Thomas Sams





















Mrs. Cathey's Class
First Grade
Hadley Hart

Mrs. Adams' Class
First Grade
Lily Krull

Mrs. Albright's Class
Second Grade
Chloe Barker

Mrs. Schneider's Class
Second Grade
Wyatt Johnson


Mrs. Waters' Class
Third Grade
Eliza Veal


















Mrs. Day's Class
Third Grade
Marshall Osteen

Mr. Roberts' Class
Fourth Grade
Carson MacLeod

Mrs. Squire's Class
Fourth Grade
Gemma Johnston

Mrs. Smith's Class
Fifth Grade
Elizabeth Temple

Mrs. Howell's Class
Fifth Grade
Amelia McGlaughlin



Fourth Grade Road Trippin' Play




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Third Grade Visits Georgia Sea Turtle Center





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Second Grade STAR Students:  Cammie + Emma Kate




Cammie Sams and Emma Kate Widener were the STAR Students in Second Grade this week. They started their special week by interviewing each other in class.

Emma Kate invited her parents, Jason and Katie Widener, to be her guest readers in Mrs. Schneider's class. They read The Day the Crayons Quit and everyone loved hearing a favorite story as part of Emma Kate's STAR Student Week.



Cammie's Mom, Riley Sams, was her guest reader this week. Mrs. Sams and Cammie read a book together to the class. The book they chose was called If Jesus Came To My House. This book was read to Mrs. Sams when she was a child.






Second Grade Receives Letters from the White House

Jake Posavetz shared exciting news on Friday at the Lower School Morning Meeting! When the Second Grade students were in First Grade last year, they wrote letters to the President of the United States. Recently, several students received a letter from the President. Jake shared that the class is looking forward to receiving more letters from him. In his letter, President Trump encouraged the students to keep working hard in school. The Second Grade students were very excited to share this big news.




First Grade Thanksgiving Feast



Click HERE and HERE to read a front-page article about Friday's First Grade Thanksgiving Feast at Epworth which appears in yesterday's Brunswick News.






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Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program






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2018 Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program

2018 Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program Video


Pre-Kindergarten Mystery Reader




Last week's Pre-Kindergarten Mystery Reader was Carter Braden's father, Joey Braden. He read How To Catch A Turkey by Adam Wallace. Mr. Braden was joined by his wife, Felicia Braden, and Carter's big brother, David Braden (Class of 2028).





Important November + December Dates

November 26
Valdosta State University Admission Officer in Nash Academic Center (1:05 PM)

November 27 LS + MS Golden Isles Ballet Company Nutcracker Performance in the Gym (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
November 27 College Financial Aid Night in Hamilton Hall at 6:00 PM
November 29 Upper School Model UN meeting in Mrs. Bradford's Room at 3:30 PM
December 1 SAT Exam at Glynn Academy
December 3-7 Scholastic Book Fair in Media Center
December 4 Upper School Marine Biology Field Trip to Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island
December 5 Upper School Student Council Dress Down Day
December 5 Eighth Grade Field Trip to the Ritz Theatre for A Christmas Carol performance (9:15 AM - 11:30 AM)
December 5 School-Wide Faculty + Staff Meeting at 4:00 PM
December 6 Upper School Model UN Meeting in Mrs. Bradford's Room at 3:30 PM
December 6 Jingle Bell Celebration (Christmas Concert + Tree Lighting + Santa Photos) at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
December 7 Lower School Morning Meeting (December Birthday Celebrations!)
December 11-13 Middle School + Upper School Exam Reviews
December 12 Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Program DRESS REHEARSAL in Hamilton Hall at 8:30 AM
December 12 Vertical Team Meeting (PK-12) in Hamilton Hall at 4:00 PM
December 13 Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Program in Hamilton Hall at 8:30 AM
December 13 Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Ritz Theatre for A Christmas Carol performance
December 13 Upper School Model UN Meeting in Mrs. Bradford's Room at 3:30 PM
December 14 First Grade Christmas Party
December 14 Middle School + Upper School Language Exams (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Early Dismissal
December 14 Annual Fund Benefield Society Party (7:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
December 17 First Grade Field Trip to Jekyll Island Hotel + Historic District
December 17 Kindergarten Christmas Party
December 17 Middle School + Upper School Math Exams (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Early Dismissal
December 18 Middle School + Upper School Science Exams (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Early Dismissal
December 18 Lower School Giving Tree Ceremony in Hamilton Hall at 10:45 AM
December 18 Lower School Noon Dismissal
December 18-22 Ballet Intensive Workshop in Terry Thomas Room (3:00 PM - 4:00  PM)
December 19
 First Day of Christmas Holiday Break for Students
December 19 Middle School + Upper School Make-Up Exam Day
December 19 Teacher + Staff Work Day
December 20 Golden Isles Youth Orchestra (GIYO) Ensemble Christmas Concert at The Lodge
December 28 First Semester Report Cards Posted (Evening)
January 4 Teacher + Staff Work Day
January 7 First Day of Second Semester for Students

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2018-2019 FA Master School Calendar

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and  download the
Frederica Academy  2018-2019
School Year  Calendar.