News From The Lower School Principal

The 2nd semester is off to a great start. Re-enrollment season is under way. Open enrollment begins in just a week so don't forget to secure your child's spot for next year at TFA.

5th Grade God's Plan for Growing Up
Mr. Jim West from Total Life Counseling was the guest speaker for last session on Internet Safety and Social Media. Mr. West did a great job of interacting with the students and answering their questions. He also spent time with parents who attended and gave them helpful tips on how to keep their kids safe surfing the web.

The next session is Friday, February 3rd. Students will explore the Finer Points of Etiquette which culminates in a luncheon where they will practice their newly acquired skills. On Wednesday, February 8th, boys and girls will be in gathered in separate classrooms to listen to our guest speakers discuss God's Plan for Puberty. Look for more details to come home from your child's teacher.

K4 and Kindergarten Enrollment for 2012-2013 ~ Share the News!
Do you have a prospective K4 or Kindergarten student for next year or do you know someone who does? Our next Prospective K4 and Kindergarten Parent Information Meetings will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14th (K4) and Wednesday, Feb. 15th (Kindergarten) in room 232 beginning at 9:00 AM. I will be sharing information about the program and answer questions. Prospective parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms.

We have already completed our first round of K4 and Kindergarten screenings for enrollment in the 2012-2013 school year. The next screening dates are scheduled for Feb. 27th and 28th. Applications must be completed online in order to schedule a child for the screening.
Please visit the school's website at www.thefirstacademy.org.

Uniform Sale and Exchange
Tuesday, Jan. 31st is the next opportunity to exchange or purchase gently used uniform clothing. The sale will be held in the LS building, room 213 from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. Please follow the directions below to prepare your donations:

• Attach to the garment a 2" - 3" strip of masking tape. Using a permanent marker, write the garment size in large letters onto the tape
• When placing the tape, if it's a shirt, dress, or sweatshirt: attach the tape just above the TFA logo; If it is shorts, skorts, skirts, or pants: attach the tape to the back right waistband
• Example of what to write: Shirts: Ladies/Medium or Boys/Youth/Large; Pants: Men's 34 or Girls/Youth/Small

Contact Arden Magee at ardenandjerry@cfl.rr.com or Wendy Almstead at wendyalmstead@gmail.com for more information.