Dear FA Parents,

Frederica Academy takes great pride in being a community that welcomes diverse viewpoints and ways of thinking. Often the best ideas are birthed out of robust civil discourse among people who do not share the exact same opinions or perspectives, but who respect both the people and the perspectives shared by those people. Sadly, that kind of respectful, civil discourse has been largely absent across the nation during this year’s election cycle and that lack of civility these last months portends a potentially disappointing post-election response from the various parties.

Frederica Academy is better than that, and I expect our student community’s post-election response on campus to be better than that. We vote in America on many major issues, and in simplified terms, often the majority opinion rules. All of us have been both in the majority and the minority on issues important to us, and we have learned to accept the “majority rules” concept. Certainly, there are other pathways to continue to advocate for our positions, but those pathways are guided by respect for others and an overwhelming sense of maintaining unity within our communities.

Parents can play a constructive role in helping to usher in a positive response to the election results this week; so can faculty and staff. I am imploring all adults… parents, faculty, and staff…to help teach and model for our children how to respond to whatever the outcome of this election season is with dignity, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness. Schools are first and foremost emotional safe havens for all students, and any behaviors or speech that threaten that safety are simply not welcome here next week. Please talk with your children about their potential behaviors in the coming days and how they can be a critical part of a healthy community.

We all like being part of this Frederica community because high expectations abound in all that we and our children do. This week will provide us all with an opportunity to showcase our community’s character and our ability to live up to those expectations.

Respectfully,

Scott L. Hutchinson

Head of School

Click HERE to access this week's Knights Table Menu

Coach Brandon Derrick Radio Show at Porch

Upper School Advisory

STEM Club Meeting in Mrs. Bradford's Room

Middle School Faculty Meeting in Hamilton Hall

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Rider University Virtual Campus Visit

Yoga Club in Terry Thomas Room

Upper School Virtual Assembly

Lafayette College Virtual Campus Visit

No MS + US Tutorial After School

Deadline to Register for December 5 SAT

Model UN Meeting

US Student Council Movie Knight

Terry Thomas Room

Movie: Grown Ups

Deadline to register for December 12 ACT

School-Wide Spirit Day

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Middle Georgia State University

$12 - Adults; $10 - Students (Cash Only)

Click below to download a digital file of the FINAL 2020-2021 Directory.

Click HERE for November Menu.

Click HERE for PK, K, and 1st Grade Lunch Order Form

Frederica Academy is collecting photos and information on service members to put into a slide presentation for the school's November 11 observance of Veterans Day. Please submit photos of family members who have served this great nation. Include the name of the individual, branch of service, and the student(s) they are related to at Frederica Academy. Submissions should be sent to Brad Hutcherson by Wednesday, November 4. Thank you for your time and help in making Veterans Day memorable for the students at Frederica Academy.

Our Girls and Boys Cross Country teams will participate in the GISA AAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November 7, at the Middle Georgia State University Macon Campus. The girls race starts at 10:00 a.m. and the boys race starts at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students. Cash only.

Good luck Harrier Knights!

Click HERE to email Tess Nielsen, FA Director of Fine Arts, for more information. 

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In order to celebrate, the Sixth Grade and Seventh Grade Spanish classes created their own miniature museums in honor of famous Mexican poets, artists, musicians, scientists, athletes, and more. After sharing their research with each other, the students had a class party filled with food, music, and marigolds. The mini museums came together to make a giant class ofrenda, and the kids designed their own candy skulls on paper. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that helped make this day so special! 

Gathering together outside on the football bleachers at lunch and hearing the Word of God spoken is what US FCA students experienced last week. Students were grateful to gather and always say so. They also enjoyed collecting Mac-n-Cheese and Peanut Butter donations for Sparrows Nest. At the meeting, FCA Leader Maddison Moore opened the huddle in prayer. Bryce Reilly introduced the guest speaker, Jack Key. Jack is our area director of Young Life. Jack spoke on "Overcoming Fears" since this is a spooky season as well as often perceived as uncertain times given current events. Jack's message used the bible story of Jesus walking on water, Peter coming out of the boat to greet Jesus then realizing he was walking on water. Peter became fearful and started to sink. Had Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he would not have let in fear. So to overcome our fears, whatever that may be, we should keep our eyes on Jesus stepping out toward Him and Trust (Matthew 14:22-36). Jack closed his remarks with a prayer for all of us.

Sheri Graham, FCA Advisor

This year's Upper School Halloween Costume Contest winners are Jaden Rose-Scally, Annika Clark, and Kyler Roy. They each received a Chick-fil-A gift card. The contest was sponsored by Upper School Student Council.

Mr. Hutchinson was in the Been Library on Friday re-enacting the iconic scene of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, which occurred on the night of December 25-26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War.

The Second Grade Star Students last week were Kendall Cochran and Cooper Panos. Kendall and Cooper shared their "All About Me" posters with the class. Both Star Students worked hard to decorate their posters and did a spectacular job! Our Stars also invited a guest reader. Kendall invited her Dad, Scott Cochran and he read the book, I Really Like Slop! Cooper invited his Mom, Laura Panos. She read the books 7 ate 9 and Don't Push The Button. Congratulations to Kendall and Cooper!

First Grade students celebrated Halloween last week by using excavated pumpkin seeds to help develop their counting and math skills.

The Lower School teachers participated in a pumpkin decorating contest. Congratulations to Mrs. Pruitt for receiving the most votes for Best Pumpkin!

Apogee Appreciation Week

MS Soccer Season Opener

FA vs. Risley at HOME

Girls @ 3:30 PM; Boys @ 4:30 PM

Open Mic Night (Grades 5-8)

Sea Island Green Tent

Rotary Student of the Month

US Thespians at SoGlo Theater in Brunswick

Thespians Movie Night