Dear FA Families,
It seems like academic, athletic, and arts achievements often capture the headlines in schools these days; and in part, that is true at FA as well. When we advertise that we develop the whole child, though, we accept the responsibility for creating programs and relationships that help develop character and service to others.
This morning, I am proudly sharing with you that our ninety-two Upper School Health and Wellness Club members, led by seniors Cammie Pope and Thomas Veal and faculty sponsors Nikki Pope and Jimmy Riggs, have been actively participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life movement the past several months.
Relay for Life celebrates survivorship and honors those who have lost their lives to cancer. The monies raised via the various fundraising activities support research financed by the American Cancer Society. Gabby Vacheron, a tenth grader, approached the Club about having a relay team, and after some discussion within the Club, members realized that almost all of them had family members or close friends who had been or are presently battling cancer. The Club was all in. In January, they formed a team and have been competing in fundraising activities with nineteen other Glynn County teams ever since.
They initially set a goal of raising $1,000 but have reset and surpassed three new goals since then. They finally settled on a $5,000 target and exceeded that number last week. Click here to access the FA Relay Team Page, where you can see the latest total (or make a donation, if inclined).
The Club’s fundraising efforts alone merits attention in this letter, but I am also writing to herald the upcoming culminating Glynn County Relay for Life event this Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Golden Isles Church of God. Our team will be there, and we are honored and proud to be participating in this community event. We invite you to stop by and cheer on our relay walkers. Our Club has purchased a rose bush for Maria Gallagher, one of our much beloved Upper School teachers, in memory of her mother, and luminaries for others in our community who have been or are currently fighting cancer. Our team will have members circling the track during that six-hour period.
Strong character is not built in an afternoon nor is service to others incorporated into one’s life necessarily with participation in one event or incident. That attribute and that mindset are nurtured and strengthened over time through years of immersion in a culture that prizes them. Expect FA to provide that culture and reinforce those characteristics.
Respectfully,
Scott L. Hutchinson
Head of School
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Monday @ 10:00 AM
US Assembly
Gym
Monday @ 3:30 PM
Varsity Football Cheerleading
Informational Meeting
Coach Zimmermann's Classroom
Tuesday + Wednesday
Varsity Tennis
Individuals (Macon)
Tuesday @ 7:15 AM
MS Faculty Meeting
Tuesday @ 10:00 AM
Junior Class Meeting
Mrs. Bradford's Classroom
Tuesday
Varsity Soccer
@ St. Andrew's (Savannah)
Girls @ 5:00 PM
Boys @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday @ 6:00 PM
Varsity Baseball @ Home
vs. Memorial Day
SENIOR NIGHT
Wednesday (7:30 AM - 9:30 AM)
Recycled Uniform Sale
Gym Lobby
Wednesday (Morning)
MS Visiting Author
Wednesday @ 1:00 PM
Fourth Grade Field Trip
World War II Home Front Museum
Wednesday @ 3:30 PM
Prom Deadline
Wednesday @ 4:00 PM
US Faculty Meeting
Wednesday @ 6:00 PM
Varsity Baseball @ Home
vs. Citizens Christian
Thursday - Saturday
Varsity Track
Strong Rock Christian School
Thursday @ 8:15 AM
Second Grade
Mom's Breakfast
Classrooms
Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Senior Class Meeting
Shuman Conference Room
Thursday @ 1:00 PM
Ambassador Luncheon
Gym Lobby
Thursday @ 6:00 PM
MS + US Spring Concert
Senior Showcase
Sea Island Green
Thursday Evening
Progress Reports Posted
Quarter 4
Friday (All Day)
Derby Day T-Shirt Day
Friday @ 8:10 AM
LS Morning Meeting
Gym
Friday
Varsity Soccer @ Home
vs. Brookwood
Girls @ 5:00 PM
Boys @ 7:00 PM
SENIOR NIGHT
- Golf Seniors (4:45 PM)
- Tennis Seniors (4:45 PM)
- Soccer Seniors (6:45 PM)
Friday (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Relay for Life Event
Health + Wellness Club
Golden Isles Church of God
Saturday @ 8:00 PM
Junior-Senior Prom
Senior Walk-Out @ 10:30 PM
Sunday
Varsity Golf
State Tournament Practice Round
Harbor Club (Lake Oconee)
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After-School Clubs Deadline |
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Monday, April 18, is the deadline to register for the Lower School After-School Clubs that start this week. |
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WEDNESDAY
Recycled Uniform Sale
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RECYCLED UNIFORM SALE
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
GYM LOBBY
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FRIDAY
Derby Day T-Shirt Day
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APRIL 27
PPE Night (Grades 4-11)
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All students in Grade 5-12 need to have a Pre-participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) each school year. This is required due to the rigorous activity expected by our physical education, athletic, and field trip programs.
As a school service, the FA Athletic Department and Southeast Georgia Health System will conduct an on-campus PPE night for current students in Grades 4 through 11 on Wednesday, April 27, for the 2022-2023 school year. Once complete, each student will be covered to participate in school and sports for the entire school year.
We are very fortunate to have community volunteers provide this service for a $10 donation to the FA Booster Club.
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APRIL 29
Lower School Grandparents Day
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Please note that KiX will not be offered on Friday, April 29. |
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MAY 4
Haiti Donation Deadline
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- Old Cell Phones
- Old Fidget Spinners (they use the ball bearings)
- Individually Wrapped Candy (which won't melt in extreme heat)
Please submit your donations before Wednesday, May 5. Thank you!
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MAY 7
20th Annual FA Derby Day
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There are two ways to access the Derby Day website.
1. Text FADerby to 76278.
If you registered for Derby Day last year, you may be automatically logged-in once you access the site. Click on the "Home" tab, and you will be off to the races! If you forgot your log-in credentials, you can click "forgot password." We encourage all patrons to "allow" text messages when enrolling because this will allow us to keep you updated as May 7 draws nearer.
Please note that when you receive a link via text or email from GiveSmart, it is a link that is personalized for you. Do not share this link with friends because it will be tied to your personal account and your corresponding payment information.
Please feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions, and stay tuned for information regarding this year's raffle item!
Brad Hutcherson
Director of Development
Frederica Academy
912.222.6653
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Josie Brock was the March Rotary Student of the Month. She invited Nikki Walbridge to attend the Rotary Lunch as her teacher honoree. Josie's parents, Detra and Mitch Brock '86, also attended.
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Well Done, Eliana McMahon! |
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While most of us were traveling last week for enjoyment and relaxation, one FA Health and Wellness Club member spent her spring break on a medical mission.
Freshman Eliana McMahon traveled to the country of Ghana, along with several local physicians. Ghana is a country in the western part of Africa. While there, Eliana helped in the clinic with malaria screenings, organizing medications, and wrapping wounds. She also visited a local school where she saw the children in their school setting. We are very proud of Eliana and her service!
Nikki Pope BS RNC BSN
Frederica Academy School Nurse
200 Murray Way
Saint Simons Island GA 31522
912 638 9981 x 492
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MS REACH Award Recipients |
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Wyatt Johnson - Fifth Grade
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Sophie McGlaughlin - Sixth Grade
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Congratulations to the March REACH Award Recipients who were honored at last week's Middle School Assembly. |
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Ella Barker - Seventh Grade
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Laila Gilbert - Eighth Grade
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Sixth Grade Musical Mentor |
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Last Monday, Christine Lamprea, cello soloist for the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, visited the Sixth Grade class and String ensemble. Ms. Lamprea's visit was made possible by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia's 'Musical Mentors' program. In the workshop, Ms. Lamprea demonstrated various cello techniques, took requests of songs to play, and spoke about learning to love music at an early age. She told the story of how she started playing cello in fourth grade, made her way to Julliard and the New England Conservatory, and continued to be inspired by the great cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Overall, it was an inspiring visit by a very talented performing artist.
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As an introduction to the discussion of immigration through Ellis Island, Third Grade students examined various artifacts that immigrants may have brought on their voyage. Third Grade will continue to examine the many reasons for immigration and challenges that immigrants face as they make a home in a new country. |
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First Grade students learned about symmetry last week as they painted Easter eggs and made collages. |
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Kindergarten Easter Celebration |
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Last week's Pre-K Mystery Reader was Thomas Bowie's mother, Lucy Bowie. Mrs. Bowie read a story about the Queen of England, which is special to her since she is originally from the United Kingdom.
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April 25
Varsity Golf
April 25-26
Varsity Soccer
@ Higher Seeds
April 25-26
Varsity Baseball
(Round 1)
April 26
Class of 2022
College T-Shirt Day
April 26-27
Varsity Tennis
Teams (Macon)
April 27
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PPE Night (Gym)
April 28
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Board of Visitors Meeting
Shuman Conference Room
April 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FA Benefactors Reception
Elizabeth + Daniel Veal's Residence
April 29
Lower School Grandparents Day
May Day
Upper School Honors Day
April 30
Red Cross Blood Drive
Health + Wellness Club
May 2
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2
AP US Government Exam (8:00 AM)
AP Chemistry Exam (Noon)
May 3
Seniors Last Day
Senior Cap + Gown Photo (8:00 AM)
Yearbook Dedication Assembly (10:00 AM)
May 4
AP Literature Exam (8:00 AM)
AP Comparative Government (Noon)
AP Computer Science A Exam (Noon)
May 4
All-School Faculty Meeting
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May 5
AP Statistics Exam (Noon)
May 5
Fifth Grade Play @ 7:00 PM
May 6
AP US History Exam (8:00 AM)
May 6
Fathers, Faith, and Frederica
May 6
FAPA Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
May 7
Derby Day
Sea Island Retreat Clubhouse
May 7
SAT Exam
May 9-11
Senior Exams
May 9
AP Calculus AB/BC Exam (8:00 AM)
AP Computer Science Principles (Noon)
May 10
AP English Language Exam (8:00 AM)
May 11
AP Spanish Language Exam (8:00 AM)
AP Biology Exam (Noon)
May 12
AP World History Exam (8:00 AM)
AP Physics Exam (Noon)
May 12 @ 6:00 PM
Class of 2022 Baccalaureate
Community Church (SSI Campus)
May 13 @ 10:00 AM
Class of 2022 Graduation Practice
May 14 @ 8:30 AM
Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Sea Island Green
May 20, 23, 24
MS + US Exams
Early Dismissal
May 24
Last Day of Lower School Classes
May 25 (Morning)
LS Closing Ceremony (Grades 1-4)
May 25 (Afternoon)
MS Closing Ceremony (Grades 5-8)
May 25
MS + US Make-Up Exams
May 25-27
Teacher Post Planning
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2022-2023 School Uniforms |
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Given supply chain and embroidery delays, Frederica Academy encourages FA families to order uniforms now for the 2022-2023 school year. Uniforms will be required for all students in Grades PK-11 next year |
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