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TFA Today 2014-2015 wk. 19
Dec. 18 - Dec. 25
Head of School Note
A Note from Dr. Whitaker, Head of School
Merry Christmas!
"And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11
Re-enrollment for 2015-16 School Year
Starts January 12, 2015
 
As we approach re-enrollment for the 2015-16 school year, we are excited to offer a discounted deposit the first week of re-enrollment. If students are re-enrolled January 12 - January 18, deposits will be $500 per student. After that time, the deposit will increase to $1,000 per student. Directions for payment and re-enrollment will be sent to the email address on file. Please note the Business Office will not take payments toward a re-enrollment deposit. Please use all resources available to take advantage of the $500 deposit during the week specified. Grade level positions are not held until re-enrollment or payment is submitted. We are looking forward to the new school year!
 
New Tuition Management Company for 
2015-2016
The First Academy recently partnered with FACTS Management Company to help manage tuition payment programs and tuition assistance assessment for the 2015-2016 school year. FACTS has recently purchased RenWeb and has worked to provide time saving benefits for your family. Some of the benefits you will see are:
  • Similar payment plans to what we have currently
  • Single sign-on between FACTS and RenWeb
  • Tuition assistance assessment
  • Incidental billing convenience.
Families of all payment plan types will be directed to create a username and password for FACTS during the re-enrollment process. Look for more information soon!
Lower School
Dec. 19: LS Christmas Chapel & Pancake Breakfast
Dec. 19: End of First Semester, 12:15pm Dismissal
Jan. 6: Start of 2nd Semester

Recognition: 
Accelerated Reader Deadline
LS Christmas Celebration & Pancake Breakfast
After School Program Closed Dec. 19
Early Dismissal

 
Middle School
Dec. 19: MS First Semester Accomplishment Celebration
Dec. 19: MS Christmas Dance
Dec. 19: End of First Semester, 12:15pm Dismissal
Jan. 6: Start of 2nd Semester

Recognition: Middle School Soccer
MS 1st Semester Student Accomplishments Celebration
MS Christmas Social
Upper School
Dec. 19: End of First Semester, 12:15pm Dismissal
Jan. 6: Start of 2nd Semester
Jan. 8, 9:35am: US Assembly, Student Center

Dickens by Candlelight 
Outerwear
Raw Footage

Lunch Menu & Prices
 
Classical School
Athletics

Athletic Events

Thursday, December 18, 2014
V Girls Soccer vs. Cornerstone Charter (4:30p)
V Girls BBall vs. Life Christian (7:00p)

Friday, December 19, 2014
V Boys BBall at Orlando Christian Prep (7:00p)

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Royals TV Subscription
The First Academy is now part of the NFHS Network and our students will be streaming TFA athletic events live online at http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/support/the-first-academy-orlando-fl
 during the 2014-2015 school year. 
For more information or questions, contact Jared Gallagher at JaredGallagher@thefirstacademy.org.
College Guidance Information
The mission of the Fine Arts Network (FAN) is to support our Fine Arts departments and endeavor to help them flourish. FAN exists to encourage our Fine Arts teachers as they train students to use their God-given gifts and talents in a world-impacting and God-glorifying way.

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Twitter
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Instagram
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Google Plus
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LinkedIn
LinkedIn
AR/LS Reading Incentive Programs
 
Students in grades K4-2 can read/have read to them books for the Read S'more Books over Christmas break. The last day to turn in sheets is either Monday, January 12 or Tuesday, January 13, depending on your child's library day. For a copy of the Read S'more Books reading record, click HERE
 
Students in grades 3-6 may read and take AR tests for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program until January 9 to qualify for the special lunch on February 4. We will be having a special Skype visit from a popular author, Suzanne Selfors, at the lunch.  
 
AR will be available on your personal device over the Christmas holiday during regular school hours. 

TFA Parents, 
 
Our next Open House is Sunday, January 11 and we need your help as a tour guide. Our November Open House was a huge success as we doubled attendance compared to last year! Touring prospective families is a very fun way to showcase our wonderful school and share what makes TFA so special! Please feel free to bring your student along that day. He/She can be a great help conveying what a typical TFA school day is like. Click HERE for the Sign Up Genius on the TFA website. 

Volunteer Date/Time:
Sunday, January 11, 1:30-4:00 PM

Thank you! 

The Admissions Office
Tips for Reclaiming
iOS Storage Space
Before you begin reading this article, please be aware of a few things.  First, this article assumes you have a basic understanding of computer based storage.  Second, all steps outlined in this article are verified for iOS 8, so if you are still on iOS 6 or iOS 7, some things may not be accurate.

In our family, my wife is the picture taker.  With two young children, every outing for her is an event that needs to be captured, saved for posterity and shared with our family and friends through social media (all of which she can easily do through her iPhone 5).  The convenience and simplicity of that process on iOS makes my wife REALLY happy.

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Dennis Uniform

Holiday Hours
Closed December 24 - January 2

Dennis Uniform will return to normal hours (10:00am - 2:00pm) on January 3.

Please visit their website at www.dennisuniform.com.
Volunteer
The First Academy's Parent Teacher Fellowship serves as a lead volunteer organization to promote the mission of the school, support the teachers and staff, and strengthen parent - school communication. For more details about volunteer opportunities, click HERE.
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