FALA Buzz
05/12/19

Senior Show Case Open House:

May 23rd - 5:00pm FALA Main Hall - Seniors will be sharing their Senior Capstone Projects.  

Everyone is invited to see the presentations, projects and art that FALA's Senior Class of 2019 has prepared.  

Wellness Tip of the Week!

A recent study showed that stress and anxiety can be improved by cultivating a positive attitude. From NPR story, " From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy" here are 8 steps to take daily:

1) Take a moment to identify one positive event each day.
2) Tell someone about the positive event or share it on social media. This can help you savor the moment a little longer.
3) Start a daily gratitude journal. Aim to find little things you're grateful for, such as a good cup of coffee, a pretty sunrise or nice weather.
4) Identify a personal strength and reflect on how you've used this strength today or in recent weeks.
5) Set a daily goal and track your progress. "This is based on research that shows when we feel progress towards a goal, we have more positive emotions," Moskowitz says. The goal should not be too lofty. You want to be able to perceive progress.
6) Try to practice "positive reappraisal": Identify an event or daily activity that is a hassle. Then, try to reframe the event in a more positive light. Example: If you're stuck in traffic, try to savor the quiet time. If you practice this enough, it can start to become a habit.
7) Do something nice for someone else each day. These daily acts of kindness can be as simple as giving someone a smile or giving up your seat on a crowded train. Research shows we feel better when we're kind to others.
8) Practice mindfulness by paying attention to the present moment. You can also try a 10-minute breathing exercise that uses a focus on breathing to help calm the mind .

For more wellness tips and community resources, please visit the FALA School Counseling website, Wellbeing page.
Love Luggage :

The Draw-Paint-Print Classes are doing their annual service-learning project for foster care children, Love Luggage. We are hand-painting/decorating canvas backpacks and filling with much-needed donations. 

Donations needed: toiletries, stuffed animals, art supplies, books, school supplies, snacks, gift cards, movie tickets, would be so appreciated. Please drop off any time to Janeece Henes, jhenes@flagarts.com in classroom #6. Thank you!
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COLLEGE CHECKLIST

Families of students who will be seniors next year, and plan to apply for college: this is a super busy season but, as your schedules open up, take time to sit down with your student and make a plan for college. Our FALA School Counseling Website has a plethora of helpful information. You may want to start with the Checklist, if you haven't already.

Please encourage your student to keep up to date with FALA Counselor emails. We send emails almost every week informing students about college visits, scholarship opportunities, and more!

FINAL DE Announcement

As the Dual Enrollment (DE) process is coming to a close, there is one last announcement FALA has for students/families who are interested in taking advantage of the DE Program.

Students were notified via email May 8th, if they displayed interest in a DE class that requires a placement test (ACCUPLACER Test) and have yet to place into the class.  As a reminder, testing dates that were offered at FALA included April 22nd, April 23rd, April 29th, and April 30th. Students who were contacted have to test at CCC over the summer in order to be placed into your requested DE class in the Fall of next year.

DE Coordinator, Janine Birchard, will be on maternity leave next Fall , so students MUST take the initiative to notify the interim counselor, Sara J., in the Fall of their passing ACCUPLACER score if they place into a DE class over the summer.

Students have 3 opportunities to test.  If after 3 attempts, they do not place into the DE course, they do not need to fret!  There is still an opportunity for students to do an AP class (only for AP English and AP Calculus).  

Contact DE Coordinator, Janine Birchard, if you have any questions or concerns.


FALA Students Place 1st in Math Competition!

FALA competed at the 2019 Coconino County 7th and 8th Grade Math Competition:

8th grade speed competition: 1st Place

8th grade “school face-off” competition: 1st Place

Otis Koller: Otis took 4th place for the 45 question, individually done, 40 minute timed test. He worked hard and busted through hours of problem solving (with a broken wrist!!!!) to execute an amazing job on the test. You rock!!!

Claire Watanabe: As a 6th grader competing in a 7th and 8th grade math event, Claire killed it! She took home 7th place for the 45 question, individually done, 40 minute timed test. There were close to 100 students attending this event and fear or failure was not an option for her. Good job! -Mistler
Film Festival
Advanced Musical Theater: Amelie
Advanced Acting Presents Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Creative Writing One Act Plays
Spring Performance Calendar
CampFALA
Grad Night

GRAD NIGHT is in need of about 10 more volunteers at Grad Night.  Sign up here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ba4a92aaaf94-flagstaff

Blues & Brews
It's time again to kick off our search for volunteers at the 2019 Blues and Brews Festival which FALA is once again their charity to benefit from a portion of the proceeds. We are so grateful for this partnership and how much it does for our school. And this year it's TWO days. That means more for us to benefit from. So here it goes . . . we need your help to put our best foot forward at the event and need volunteers.  Click on the link below to sign up . We appreciate your contributions to the success of this event. And you get to enjoy the rest of the day before/after your shift. It's an incredibly fun festival! 
Any questions, contact Heather Pierce.
Link to sign up:  http://signup.com/go/YNLscMv

Lunch Menu for May 13 - May 17

Monday
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Vegetarian Cheeseburger $4
Cheeseburger $4
Stir Fry Noodles $3.50
Pasta with Meat Sauce $3

Tuesday
Turkey Sub $4
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Pasta Salad $3
Bbq Chicken Sandwich $3
Cheese and Green Chili Quesadilla $3
Chicken Quesadilla $3.50

Wednesday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Fried Rice $3
Loaded Tots $3
Meatball Sub $4
Vegetarian Meatball Sub $4

Thursday
Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Been and Cheese Burrito $3
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta $3
Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich $4

Friday
Turkey Sub $4
Garden Salad $2
Pesto Cheese Pizza $2
Bbq Chicken Sandwich $3
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