November 18 2018
FALA Buzz
11/18/18
We are entering FALA Performance, Finals and the Holiday Season.  This is a very busy time of year! Research shows that we need to take breaks for our mind and body.  This helps us be at our best. Take a full minute to stop look around and clear your mind. Breath in hold it, blow is all out, repeat three times and smile. With gratitude for living in a beautiful, caring and thoughtful community.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Important Dates:
November 21st-23rd - No School - Thanksgiving

December 7th - Regular Advisory Friday - Students released at 2:40. Changed due to FUSD Calendar change on November 9th.

April 24th, 2019 - This is no longer a Snow Day Make Up Day.
The Season of Giving Begins November 27th!
FALA is now officially part of the #GivingTuesday movement!

As a counterpoint to Black Friday and CyberMonday,#GivingTuesday offers a chance to rally support for your favorite nonprofit organizations during the holiday season.  

This year’s big day of giving is Tuesday, November 27 , when we ask our friends and families to participate in a special fundraising campaign that will enable FALA to continue to provide the youth of Flagstaff with a unique, transformative educational experience.

Simply help us spread the word about our institution and #GivingTuesday via your favorite social media platform. Tell people why you’re thankful for FALA and how they can help us grow by giving via the new #GivingTuesday link on our homepage, https://flagarts.com/giving-tuesday-donation-form/
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Founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, #GivingTuesday inspires millions to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $300 million has been raised online to benefit a broad range of organizations.

For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website ( GivingTuesday.org ), Facebook page ( Facebook.com/GivingTuesday ) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on Twitter.

FALA Winter Festival & Art Market

Please attend the 7th Annual Winter Festival & Art Market.

Come do your holiday shopping of art, beautiful pottery, hand-made crafts and one-of-a kind gifts, Guatemalan coffee, FALA llama hoodies & swag. Fun for the whole family with kids crafts, instant winter wonderland photo-booth, student performances and yummy snacks.

December 1st, 2018 in the Main Building of the FALA campus from 10-4pm.

Spaces are still available for artists/vendors/students!
Registration forms are in front office, or click these 2 options:
online:
Google docs:

Holiday Appreciation Gift for Teachers
Sign-up by Dec. 6 to Lend Your Support
Want to acknowledge the hardworking teachers and staff who help educate our kids?  Get in on this year’s Holiday Appreciation Gift. (The gift is organized by a grateful parent through FALA Volunteers.)
Last year, thanks to many appreciative parents, each teacher & staff member received a $10 Harkins gift card plus a choice of movie treat and other goodies.             
With your help, this year we hope to do the same… or better .
Donate any amount that fits your budget. Your participation will help us show teachers that we really appreciate all the do!
Click the link below to contribute:
Thank you!
Questions? Contact FALA Volunteers Appreciation Team leader Stephanie Kohnen, volunteers_appreciation@flagarts.com .
Winter Traffic
Snowbowl is open, which means that morning traffic will be impacted. Please add an extra ten minutes to your commute time. On snowy days for regular or delayed schedules please add fifteen minutes to your commute time.

FALA follows the FUSD decision to cancel or delay school. FALA will also post this info on our Facebook page and School website.
Progress Report 3
In an effort to be a more paperless school, FALA is not sending out paper copies of Progress 3 reports. Progress 3 reports can be accessed online:

Following are the steps to access your students Progress Report

Step One - Login in to Family Link

First time login:  parent first name.parent last name for example John.Doe and than your password - first time password is Hello123 Then you can change and personalize your password.

Step Two - Click on report card on the left hand side.  This will give you the grade for Progress One, if you Click on Current progress there may be grades that are not entered for Progress One.  

FALA is dedicated to student success, and communication with our parents is key. Your participation in your student’s academic success is most valuable.

Lunch Menu 11/19 & 11/20
Monday
Turkey Sub $4
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Cheeseburger $4
Veggie Cheeseburger $4
Enchilada Casserole $3
Fettuccine Alfredo $3


Tuesday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Lasagna $3.50
Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich $4
Stir Fry Noodles $3.50


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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