Wings -
FCA Students Taking Flight for Christ
October 2019
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Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Dear Faith Family,
We are thankful that all that was lost due to Hurricane Dorian were a couple of school days. In the middle of the literal and figurative storms, we are grateful that we can be in perfect peace when we magnify the Lord God above all else.
Even though the outside temperatures do not bear witness, fall is here! That means the school year is in full swing, and so much teaching and learning is happening. From the excitement of learning to read for the first time, to the application of scientific theories, we count it a privilege to do all this in an atmosphere that honors the God. Please take a moment to scroll down and see the great things our students are doing.
Last month, our new staff was listed in this column. This month, we are excited to announce the hiring of our final full-time teacher, Mrs. Lois Polese. She has a
Bachelor’s Degree in English with a Minor in Education, and a Masters Degree in English Literature. Mrs. Polese's Teaching Certification: State of Florida; Temporary Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education (K-6). Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Polese.
In Faith and Friendship,
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Bryan Alvaré
Headmaster
Faith Christian Academy
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UPCOMING EVENTS
9/30-10/4 Scholastic Book Fair at the Lower School
Cross Country
10/5 @ Victory Christian Academy, Jax
10/12 - SECC Champion-ship @ Southside Christian School, Waycross
Flag Football
9/30 @ Corinth Christian Academy
10/3 @ Brunswick Christian
10/4 @ Hope Christian
10/8 @ Faith Baptist Christian, Ludowici
10/10 @ Old Plank Christian
10/12 Middle School @ Southside Christian, Waycross
10/18-19 Varsity @ Old Plank Christian, Jax
Volleyball
9/30 @ Corinth Christian Academy
10/3 @ Brunswick Christian
10/4 @ Hope Christian
10/8 @ Faith Baptist Christian, Ludowici
10/10 @ Old Plank Christian
10/12 Middle School @ Southside Christian, Waycross
10/18-19 Varsity @ Old Plank Christian, Jax
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Happenings at a Glance...
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JEANS FOR A CAUSE
$1,456.75
Raised for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts!
Way to go, Angels!
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A Visit from Johnny Appleseed
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In celebration of "Johnny Appleseed Day," David Holley, with the Fernandina Parks and Recreation Department, dressed up as "Johnny Appleseed." Much to the delight of our elementary school students, Mr. Holley shared how Johnny Appleseed, due to his kind and generous ways, became an American legend.
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Professional Leadership Committee (PLC) hosted a Family Movie Night on Friday night, September 27th. The movie was
Secret Life of Pets 2
, and was enjoyed along with concessions and Italian ice from our very own Hay Family's Freedom Ice Truck. Our Lower School students seemed to have a wonderful time hanging out with friends and family in the Upper School gym.
A big thank you to Mr. Woods and our awesome volunteers for a fun evening!
Be on the lookout for our next event!
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Physics students are measuring velocity of a rolling marble using cell phone technology and photogate timers to construct their under-standing of the laws of motion.
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Following this year's class theme, Mission to Mars, Mrs. Lester's Middle School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) class spent the afternoon launching air rockets! The goal was to design, build and launch their rocket the farthest. Remember, STEM is one of four Middle school elective classes in the elective wheel this year. If your student has not had the STEM elective yet, they will before the year ends! Also, a big thanks to the Trail Life Troop 555 for use of their compressed air launchers.
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Congratulations to Shyla Barlow with her winning design!
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If you visit our gym, you may notice something new and colorful, a set of wings!
Look closer and you will see each feather is hand decorated and unique and on each is written the name of one upper school student. Before the project was installed in the gym, our high school Missions Class students decorated each one and wrote every upper school students' name on a feather. Then the class prayed for each student by name! The heart of the project is to help the students know that they are remembered and cared for and that God has placed each one of us here this year with a plan and a purpose. Together we can do great things, Together we FLY!
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High School
Visual Arts Class
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Our High School Visual Art class has just completed their first "Expressive Still Lifes". They were given a still life to sketch, complete with watercolor and add their chosen adjective to the piece. Each still life is different and creative in its own style.
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The University of US is an after-school program designed to boost student knowledge of the US Constitution to a higher level. Over the course of the school year, students participate in classes led by locally and nationally renowned instructors on topics related to the Constitution. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to enter the US Constitution Scholarship Foundation's essay competition for which five $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually.
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Gabe Oyler (Homeschool, FCA Athlete), Nate Orff, Emily Beale, Katie Wehrung
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Congratulations, Senior Athlete
HANNAH MCGLINCHEY
Hannah is a homeschooler in 12th grade who has been a welcome member of our Varsity Volleyball team this year!
Thank you for blessing our team, Hannah!
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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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Upper School
464067 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Phone: (904) 321-2137
Option 1
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Lower School
96282 Brady Point Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: (904) 321-2137 Option 2
Fax: (904) 321-1707
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Contact Bryan Alvaré, Headmaster
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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