Hope everyone is enjoying their long holiday weekend! In this issue of The Buzz, you'll find volunteer opportunities (for students and parents), information on college visits, and learn more about how to help one of FALA's current Scholarship Exchange students in need of a host family.
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Last week, FALA's Environmental Club was at Al Gore's Climate Reality Project Training in LA. They can now train others and share what they've learned with the Flagstaff community. Learn more about what this organization and what they're doing here:
https://www.climaterealityproject.org
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FALA Campus Beautification Event
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Come to the Volunteer Corps “Campus Beautification Event” on
Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 am to Noon.
Join us for our beginning of the year FALA Campus Beautification Day as we learn how to identify and best remove invasive weeds on the FALA campus! We are putting together a landscaping plan utilizing community input from several botanists and need your help to accomplish the first step. We need to get rid of weeds and prune back the existing shrubs and trees.
Bring gloves, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles.
Parents, come to meet other FALA families who are interested in supporting the FALA community. Students, this is a great way to earn service hours and show your school spirit!
For more information, contact Debbie Bodin (Beautification Team Captain) at 928-699-4762,
debbie@flagstaffcentral.com
, or go to
www.falavolunteers.com
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Colorado College
When: September 27th
8:15 AM
Where: FALA (dependent on weather)
Are you interested in seeing what it's all about to attend a college
located just north of downtown Colorado Springs, nestled at the intersection of nature's call and urban sprawl, and is within three hours of ten ski resorts, and under a day's drive from seven national parks?
Come talk to Mattie, their college admissions rep, to learn all about what Colorado College offers.
University of Arizona
When: September 21st, during Advisory
Seniors and interested Juniors will meet with Ellen Cyrier, UofA Admissions Counselor.
Sarah Lawrence College
When: October 18th, at 8:15 AM
Where: FALA! (dependent on weather)
Seniors and Juniors!
Are you interested in seeing what it's all about to attend a liberal arts college in the city of New York? Come talk to Elizabeth, their college admissions rep, to learn all about what Sarah Lawrence offers.
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Scholarship Exchange Student Needs Host Family
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The Scholarship Exchange students are sponsored by the State Department to promote peace and diplomacy amongst our countries. The students are chosen from a highly competitive process for their academics, personality, and leadership. They are expected to volunteer; give presentations on their country and culture; and learn about democracy, cultural diversity, and leadership. Each student is provided a monthly stipend to cover their expenses and full medical insurance.
We have a 17 year old from Kazakhstahn who is attending FALA and needs a family for 8 months (Around end of Sept until end of May)
. Aizhan speaks Kazak, Russian, and English. She enjoys art, Photography, guitar, playing instruments, outdoor education, and animals. Her teacher describes her as responsible, motivated, adaptable, and honest.
Families can be retired, single parent, and Aizhan is able to share a room w a closely aged sibling. The family provides love and support for a teen; a quiet place to study and a bed, and shares meals. This is a great way to bring cultural diversity into the home and gain a daughter for life. Please consider stepping out of your comfort zone and Making a Difference in the World. Please Share Your America by sharing your heart and home.
To host Aizhan, please contact Marcia Goebel, Coordinator for PAX for 22 years, 928 301.9868 or
marciagoebel@yahoo.com
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7th Grade Sexual Health Parent Night
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Tuesday, October 2
6:00 – 7:00pm, FALA, Room 10
In preparation for the 7th grade sexual health curriculum, 7th grade parents/guardians are invited to meet with the curriculum instructor: Sydney Tolchinsky, Public Health Educator/Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Coconino County Public Health Services District.
Parents are not required to attend.
Please contact Gessica Neilson:
gneilson@flagarts.com
to RSVP.
RSVP is not required to attend.
Parents, please keep your eye out for a Sexual Health permission slip from Gessica Neilson.
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PSAT/NMSQT Testing
Wednesday, October 10th, 8:15 am.
**This is the day before fall break, so please plan accordingly.**
PSAT/NMSQT testing is administered by FALA to students in 10th grade. If you are in 11th grade and would like to take the test to attempt qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship, please contact Gessica Neilson (gneilson@flagarts.com) by Sept. 1st.
Parents, keep your eye out for a letter from Gessica Neilson with more detailed information.
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FAFSA NIGHT
Hello Seniors! Please come to FAFSA Night and if any way possible, please bring a parent. If you cannot attend, but your parent can, that's fine too.
FAFSA Night for Seniors and Parents: Wednesday, October 17th, 6:00 PM, @ FALA Room 16.
If you have a laptop, please bring it, however we will have computers available.
Every senior should complete the FAFSA, even if you do not think your family will qualify for financial aid. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965
. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school. Filling out the FAFSA is also recommended for students who plan on taking a gap year.
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FLAGSTAFF STAR PARTY - Volunteers Needed!
Peak Events, which puts on the Blues & Brews Festival that FALA so wonderfully benefited from, is planning the annual
Flagstaff Star Party at Buffalo Park
during the first weekend of October.
They are in need of volunteers
, and this would be a great way for FALA students to get service hours! If interested, please check out the sign up site for the event:
HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES - Volunteers Needed!
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week running program for boys and girls, pre-k through middle school.
The Flagstaff Series runs at 4:00 PM on Sundays at Buffalo Park, beginning September 9.
We are always in need of volunteers to help the races run smoothly. Interested students can sign up here:
http://www.healthykidsrunningseries.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Tuesday
Southwest Chicken Wrap $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Cheese Lasagna $3.50
Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Stir Fry Noodles -Lo Mein $3.50
Wednesday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Pasta Salad $3
Chicken Salad on Croissant $3.50
Mac and Cheese $3
BBQ Chicken Sandwich $3
Meatball Sub $4
Veggie Meatball Sub $4
Thursday
Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Chicken Quesadilla $3.50
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta $3
Mac and Cheese $3
Loaded Tots $3
Nachos $2.50
Friday
Turkey Sub $4
Pasta Salad $3
Garden Salad $2
Cheese Pizza $2
Chicken Quesadilla $3.50
Mac and Cheese $3
Snacks
Various chips $.75
Chocolate Chip Cookies $.25
Rice Krispy Treats $.50
Brownies $.50
Drinks
Various Soda $1
Water $1
Gatorade $2
AZ Tea $2
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