Wings -
FCA Students Taking Flight for Christ
April 2019
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Luke 24:2-3 (NKJV)
But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
Dear Friends,
This time of year, the whole world celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are grateful that we serve a living God, that the tomb is empty, and we can share in life eternal!
Spring Break is behind us, Easter is upon us, and the end of the school year is in sight. The tendency is to cruise into summer, but it looks like the last couple of months this year will be busy and fun!
The opportunity to speak at the Amelia Island Sunrise Rotary on March 29 was a great experience. It was an honor to be among a group of people who put "service above self." Special thanks to Sunrise Club Rotary Club
President Mickey Ulmer, and Rotary
Members and FCA Board Members Art Shuster and Barb Kent for hosting me.
Please scroll down to see the events going on this month. The activities align with the purpose of our school--to help our students develop physically, spiritually, and academically.
Don't forget... In-House Re-Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year continues through April 3. Enrollment will be open to the public on Thursday, April 4. Spaces are filling up fast! In addition, we are excited to offer 11th grade next year! Please contact our school office if we can help you in any way.
As always, each one of you remains, faithfully, in my prayers. You play an important role in God's ministry at FCA.
As always, we thank you for your continued prayers and support. Happy spring!
In Faith and Friendship,
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Bryan Alvaré
Headmaster
Faith Christian Academy
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Upcoming Events
4/5 Invention Convention
(4th & 5th Grades)
4/13 Sports Banquet
4/19 Good Friday
4/20 Easter
Soccer
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4/8 vs. Old Plank Christian Academy
4/9 @ Southside Christian Academy
4/12 @ Hart 2 Hart Christian Academy
4/16 vs. Northside Christian Academy
Tournament:
4/27 @ Victory Christian Academy
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Happenings at a Glance...
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Bryan Alvaré Named
Van Lunen Fellow 2019-2020
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Art Shuster, President of the Board of Directors at Faith Christian Academy, is pleased and very proud to announce that Mr. Bryan
Alvaré
, Headmaster at the academy, has been selected as a Van Lunen Fellow. This prestigious Christian Fellowship is a highly competitive recognition and is awarded to only a few candidates each year.
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Through his participation in the Van Lunen Fellowship, Mr.
Alvaré
will receive challenging instructional training to further cultivate his leadership and advance the spiritual and high achieving academic programs established at Faith Christian Academy. Currently, among 110,000 students in the United States and worldwide, there are 268 Van Lunen Fellows. Mr.
Alvaré
indicated that “selection to The Van Lunen Fellowship is a great honor. This unique experience will advance the mission of our school. I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity.”
The Board of Directors at Faith Christian Academy applauds Mr.
Alvaré
for this achievement. He has distinguished himself among our community and nation’s Christian educational administrators.
Pictured above left: Kennedy Coplon, Gr. 6, Bryan
Alvaré
, Christian Powers, Gr. 10.
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ENROLLMENT 2019-2020
Re-enrollment for current students is available through FACTS/RenWeb through April 3rd. Open enrollment for new students opens April 4th. Reserve your spot on FACTS/RenWeb:
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Parade of Nations
During this special event, students explore the cultural heritage of a country selected by their class, all while keeping the Great Commission in mind. To kick off the event, Rev. Rob Goyette shared his recent experiences in India.
Kindergarten - Zimbabwe
1st Grade - Countries of Africa
2nd Grade - Canada
3rd Grade - Australia
4th Grade - Ireland
5th Grade - Scotland
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- Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise - Headmaster Bryan Alvaré served as guest speaker on March 29th at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course.
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- Invention Convention - FCA will host its first ever Invention Convention in Grades 4 and 5 on Friday, April 5th. Students in these two grades have been working hard to make inventions that will improve everyday life. Students will be evaluated on their creativity, presentation, and enterprise.
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- Chess Club - We are proud to announce that Chess will return to FCA thanks to Mr. Thomas Rowan! Additional information is forthcoming!
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- Amelia Plantation Chapel will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 25-29. This free program will serve children in Kindergarten through Grade 6. For more information, please contact Suzanne Vacirca at mrsvacirca@gmail.com.
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Journey Church
will be hosting REVIVAL on Sunday, May 5th through Thursday, May 9th We encourage believers and nonbelievers, family and friends, neighbors and strangers to attend and to participate--hear God's Word, feel His Love, and fellowship in His Name. Offerings presented Monday through Thursday are being donated to FCA! Thank you so much Journey Church!
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FCA WINS FIRST SOCCER GAMES!
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Left to right: Zoey Gottschall, Lani Powers, Esther Sawyer
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By Glenn Parrish, Athletic Director
Faith Christian Academy traveled to Victory Christian Academy to play their first soccer game of the season. Our ladies won a close game 7-6 on the back of Esther Sawyer, who scored four goals. Also contributing to the scoring was Aaliyah Powers, Lani Powers, and Naya Orff all with one goal each. Our Angels held off a late rally by a determined and talented team from Victory.
Our men's team won in dominating fashion by a score of 12-5 against the Soldiers. Our Angels were lead by Sophomore Christian Powers who scored six goals. Also adding goals was Hudson Kenner, who scored three goals, along with Ian Brooks, Ethan Powers, and Ethan Solomon who had one goal each.
Come out and support our Angels!
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Guest Speaker in Fifth Grade
Mrs. Mary Lou O'Connor, an outstanding and highly recognized teacher and library media specialist, recently visited Mrs. Holly Reed's fifth-grade class. Mrs. O'Connor presently teaches in Stratham, New Hampshire and has served on the National Library Standards Panel. Mrs. O'Connor contributes regularly to national educational publications. She is currently working on a children's book about trucks, entitled "Old Friends".
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We believe God has set us on a mission to grow His kingdom by investing in our students and programs. On behalf of our present student body and those children whom we have yet to meet, I pray you, our Guardian Angels, will become an active and faithful supporter of FCA. Our goal is to raise $50,000. Your financial assistance is greatly needed and appreciated.
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Contact Bryan Alvaré, Headmaster
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Upper School
464067 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Lower School
96282 Brady Point Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: (904) 321-2137
Fax: (904) 321-1707
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