The High School team competed against 9 schools on Saturday April 6 ^th in Boonsboro, Md. The athlete of the day was Alicia Tucker, winning both the shot put and discus.

Alicia also participated in the throwers 4X100 relay that placed 6th, which included Corrine Salesky, Carter Lewis and Michael Stewart.  Alicia has yet to be defeated in the throwing events this year.

Ashley Loy placed 6th in the 100 hurdles, taking a second off her best time. Kaitlyn Adams had her season best times in the 800 and 1600. The boys 4x200 team of Connor Smith, Finn Boehler, Landon Salesky and Michael Stewart took 4 ^th in a strong field of runners.

Several athletes had their personal best in more than one event. Thanks to all who came out and supported the team. 

In the middle school meet at MSD, Albert Adams took 4 ^th in the 100 and anchored the 2 ^nd place 4x100 team of Jez Michael, Colin Frye, Michael Santos. Colin Frye took 4 ^th in long jump. Katlyn Loy took 4 ^th in the 100 and 2 ^nd in the long jump. Katlyn also anchored the 2 ^nd place 4x100 team of Mallory Bates, Kali Rutherford, and Anastasia Monroe. Sophia Moran had a strong showing in the 1600, taking 2 ^nd. At the High School meet at Berkeley Springs, Michael Stewart took 1 ^st in the 200 and 2 ^nd in the 100. Colin Hoffman, coming back from an early season injury, took 3 ^rd in the 100 and 2 ^nd in the discus. Brandt Turner was 3 ^rd in the 400. Elijah Hobbs was 2 ^nd in the 1600 and 3 ^rd in the 800. On the girls side, Samaire Thomas took 3 ^rd in the 200. Alicia Tucker stays undefeated this season by winning both the discus and shot put. Shalin Thomas was 2 ^nd in the high jump. The big event of this meet was the girls shuttle hurdle relay. The team of Olivia Bates, Maria Cuccio, Ashley Loy and Shalin Thomas took 1 ^st place, outdistancing 2 ^nd place Berkley Springs to win the relay and establish a new school record. Congratulations to all.  

  

A reminder that students have testing all week. Please make sure they are getting plenty of rest and are bring healthy snacks for "Fruit Break".

The 6th grade class will be having a bake sale on Wednesday, April 10th during lunch. The money that they raise will be given as a gift to Horses with Hearts their Community Helper Partner. The money will be used to purchase a section of fence for Horses with Hearts horse arena.

Don't forget we will be closed the week of Spring Break and the Monday after Easter.



April 15th - 22nd Spring Break

Enjoy your Break!

We make every effort to get the students outside for fresh air. If the Real Feel temperature is above 32 degrees, we keep the students outside for about 30 minutes. When the Real Feel temperature is right around 30 degrees, we take the students outside for at least 15 minutes. If the Real Feel temperature is below 30 degrees, we usually keep the students inside for play. With this in mind, please make sure your child wears a heavy, warm winter coat to school. A hat, gloves, and scarf are also beneficial.

In an effort to clear up the germs and viruses, we are asking that if your child experiences any of the following symptoms to please keep them home for the day. Symptoms include: Runny nose with yellow/green discharge, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, chills or fever, diarrhea or any other conditions that might be contagious. A student should be fever free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning back to school.

In case of inclement weather, please be advised that we do not always follow the Berkeley County Public Schools emergency closing schedule! Faith Christian Academy will always have its own announcement regarding school closings and delays. We will place announcements in the following media:

Every attempt will be made to make a call by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of a cancellation or delay. If a two-hour delay is called then parents need to check back and see if a second announcement is made. Again, every attempt will be made to make a call as quickly as possible. A two-hour delay will result in before care opening at 9:00 a.m. On days where weather may prompt an early dismissal, please do not call the school office. Check your texts frequently when inclement weather occurs or listen for the radio announcement. The school phone lines are needed for emergency purposes.

Any time the forecast is for inclement weather our primary goal is to make the very best decision for the safety of our students. We realize that our students come from a wide geographic area and that road conditions often vary greatly across the region. When inclement weather occurs, parents must use their best judgment in determining whether or not to bring children to school or pick them up early. When parents choose to keep their children home due to the weather, those absences will be excused with a note indicating the reason for the absence or tardy.

We have an exciting opportunity for our families this year. There is a local Christian counseling service called, Christian Psychological Services, which is owned and operated by Dr. Jonathan Hartiens. We have partnered with this agency to provide our families with three, one hour seminars designed to strengthen your family and give you strategies to help your children thrive academically and spiritually. These valuable seminars are absolutely free to our families and will be held here at the school with free child care provided for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students! 

 

Please use the links below to let us know if you are attending and if you will need child care.

Click here to register for the seminar.

Click here if you will need childcare.

 

We trust that this will be of benefit to you and your family. If you have any questions please feel free to call the office.