Voice of Faith - February 3, 2020
Stand Firm Banner
Each week we highlight a student in our "Stand Firm" theme. This week is Peyton McMellen from Mrs. Michael's Fifth Grade Class.
Mentoring this Thursday
This Thursday is mentoring. The activity planned is for them to play a board game. Please ask your student(s) to bring in their favorite board game. They will also be exchanging valentines.
Fine Arts Fair Deadline this Friday 7th
Early Dismissal & Parent Teacher Conferences February 17th
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 17th are by invitation only. Teachers will contact parents directly with whom they need to schedule an appointment. Parents who desire an appointment may contact their child’s teacher to see if an appointment time is available. Dismissal is at 11:30 with no lunch and no after-care.
PTO Meeting
Don't forget to sign-up for our first PTO meeting of the year. Click here to sign-up.
From the Librarian's Desk
Our book fair this year is through the Christian book fair company I55. It will be an online book fair. It is available now through February 21. The theme is "Mission Code Breaker" based on Philippians 2:5-7. You can enter a contest, which can be found in their book fair flyer. Help your child check it out at  https://i55bookfairs.com/flyer/  and enter the contest! To place an order, go to this link:  https://i55bookfairs.com/supportmyschool/ . Orders can be delivered to the school so you do not have to pay shipping.
Box Top Reminder
Ice Cream Sundaes to support our Lady Falcons
Booster Mulch Sale
Valentine's Day Carnation Sale
Open House Dates
Weather Announcements
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:
  • School website: www.faithchristianacademy.net (message will appear in a yellow box at top of home page)
  • Radio stations: WEPM (1340 AM) and Lite 97.5
  • Television: NBC News 25
  • A text message will be sent through the Renweb data base – all parents will receive a text alert 
  • Phone Message: Call the school and enter extension 223 for weather related messages
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. You must be prepared to pick up your child or arrange for them to be picked up when weather causes an early dismissal. The safety of our staff is also extremely important to us. We will want to get them home as quickly and safely as possibly.
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.
Dress for the weather
The weather is turning colder, and students need to be properly dressed for outdoor recess. We will get the students outside for fresh air as much as possible.

Please remember to send your child with a coat, hat and gloves for outdoor recess.
Sick Policy
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.
Attendance
Absentee notes can be emailed to Joy Hobbs at joy.hobbs@faithchristianacademy.net . Please be aware that parents will not be notified if a note is not submitted. It is the responsibility of the parent or student to communicate with the teachers concerning absences and make up work.
Dates to Remember
February
  • 5th ASVAB Testing
  • 13th Quarter Mid-Point
  • 17th - 21st Online Book Fair
  • 17th Early Dismissal & Parent Teacher Conference
  • 24th Open House
  • 24th PTO Meeting @6:30 Biology Lab
  • 26th Senior Pictures

Did You Know?
Did you know last Thursday was 100 days of school! We are more than halfway through the school year.