ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS Calendar of Events

2008 - 2009 SCHOOL YEAR IS August 2008

CURRENTLY ENROLLING
Saturday August 9th 10am – 4pm

FALL REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY Sunday August 10th 1pm – 4pm

www.foundationacademy.com (904) 241-3515 August 2008
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Thursday August 14 6pm – 8pm SACS CASI Accreditation & NIPSA Accreditation
SUMMER READING LISTS CAN BE FOUND
Tuesday August 26th 6pm – 8pm
ONLINE AT:
Grand Opening Celebration:
WWW.FOUNDATIONACADEMY.COM
Saturday, August 23rd, 10am-6pm

Keith’s Korral will return shortly! Until his return please keep
Dr. Johnson in your prayers, He truly needs them!
August brings much
excitement.
Radio Disney is having a
Letter of Invitation
premier party for Little
Mermaid III at our new
Greetings and Salutations! This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad and praise His Name! campus on Saturday August
It is with the utmost honor and appreciation that I welcome all students, parents, and staff to The Foundation Academy for the 9th from 10:00AM -
2008-2009 school year. I truly believe in miracles…. Just look at the marvelous children at TFA and you will also believe. 4:00PM. We have on going
open houses as you can see
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, has entrusted the faculty, staff, and parents to make this the most fantastic school year for all students who
in our open house
attend The Foundation Academy. I feel extremely blessed to be allowed to be a part of His most perfect plan and a tool of His most
information column. I
magnificent love.
certainly hope you will come
I highly encourage that all parents attend our next two Open Houses at the new campus, on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10:00am – to our Grand Opening
4:00pm and Sunday, July 27, 2008 from 1:00pm where we will continue to evolve into a caring family working together to assure that Saturday August 23rd from
each and every child has the opportunity to achieve the highest academic levels possible, attain the necessary life skills for success, 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Invite
and be surrounded by unconditional love to motivate them to greatness and their fullest potential. your family and friends.
We are all on the same team, and when a team works together, then and only then will we be able to provide all of the critical Doctor Johnson is slowly
attributes necessary for our children to succeed in life. recovering. Please keep him
We all know and understand who the Head Coach is and in His infinite compassion, mercy and wisdom we must model for our in your prayers.
children all that is good and just. I am looking forward to see
Example is not the main thing that influences children it is the ONLY thing! you again soon. Teachers
will be back August 11th.
I wish to extend an open invitation to all parents/guardians/relatives/interested persons of The Foundation Academy students to come We will be developing all the
and visit The Foundation Academy at any time on any day when school is in session. Please stop in the office and get a visitors great things that will be in
pass, meet the office staff, feel free to tour our school, sit in on any class, and ask any questions you may have. My door is always store for this year. Advisors
open if you would like to speak with me. will soon be calling you for
Everyday I pray for guidance, strength, and understanding as the overwhelming responsibility of positively influencing children in all goal setting meetings. I hope
my actions everyday is a heavy cross to bear but with it comes gladness, joy, and delight filling my life in His service, Praise God! everyone is taking a little
Please pray for me and all the staff and children at The Foundation Academy. time to relax and enjoy
summer fun. We can't wait to
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” read all those book reports. I
Psalms (chapter CXXXIII, v. 1) hope you are enjoying
reading. I also hope some of
the recommended books for
God Bless You, parents were enlightening. I
Gregory Forster look forward to seeing you in
the near future.
School Manager
"I thank my God every time I
remember you.
107 Third Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Philippians 1:3

4 107 Third Avenue South, Jacksonville

1 Beach, FL 32250
Phone: (904) 241-3515 Fax: (904) 241-9857 Web: www.foundationacademy.com
 Emerging 1st graders Emerging 2nd graders
(Choose 5 or more) (Choose 5 or more) Middle School Reading List Middle School Supply List
Noisy Nora Rosemary Wells The Cat In the Hat Dr. Seuss A Child Called “It” Dave Pelzer
There’s a Wocket in My Pocket Dr. Seuss Curious George Flies a Kite H.A. Rey Hoops Walter Dean Myers
The Very Busy Spider Eric Carle Frog and Toad are Friends Arnold Lobel The Call of the Wild Jack London Pencils, Black Or Blue Pens, Ruler, Notebook Filler Paper (plenty),
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Laura Numeroff Are You My Mother? P.D. Eastman Stargirl Jerry Spinelli Book Bag, 3 Ring Binders (one for class and one for portfolio), 1 spiral
notebook, Calculator, Pocket Folders with 3 ring fasteners, 1 Box of
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Mo Willems I Can Read With My Eyes Shut Dr. Seuss Chicken Soup for the Pre-teen Soul Jack Canfield
facial tissues (for classroom), White-out, Plastic forks and spoons (1
Stellaluna Janell Cannon Mouse Soup Arnold Lobel Holes Louis Sachar bag ea.), 1 ream of copy paper.
Olivia Saves the Circus Ian Falconer Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Mo Willems Scorpions Walter Dean Myers
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb Al Perkins George and Martha James Marshall I Know why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou
Hop on Pop Dr. Seuss Corduroy Don Freman The Outsiders S.E. Hinton
Bears on Wheels Stan and Jan Berenstain Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak The Lost Boy Dave Pelzer High School Supply List
Ghost Canoe Will Hobbs
HILI/MASC 1- 4 HILI/MASC 5- 8
3rd Grade Reading List 5th & 6th Grade Reading List Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl A. Frank
9th & 10th 11th & 12th
Little Women Louisa May Alcott
This summer, please choose 1 chapter book to read and Read at least 2 books of choice over the summer. Some suggested authors: Andrew Clements,
complete a book report on it. The report should include Beverly Cleary, Pam Conrad, Jerry Spinelli, and ElizabethWinthrop. Have your book reports Across Five Aprils Irene Hunt
the title of the book, author, and at least 3 paragraphs ready on the 1st day of school along with a drawing or visual aid. The title and the author’s name
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt Three 1” 3 ring binders, Dividers, Two composition books, Pencils
describing the plot of the book. Your book report is due should also appear on the same page. (black & colored), Three folders with prongs & pockets, One dozen
on the first day of school. Some suggested authors include: White Fang Jack London
Beverly Cleary, David Alder, Louis Sachaar, Barbara Park or blue/ black ink pens, Scientific calculator, 1 Box of facial tissues (for
Write a minimum of one paragraph (5-7 sentences) for each of the following items: The Pigman Paul Zindel classroom).
Mary Pope Osborne.
1. Tell the main character’s name and describe in your own words the character’s personality. The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros
4th Grade Reading List Name two other supporting characters and their roles in the story.
This summer choose 2 chapter books to read and 2. Tell three important events in the story. You may create a timeline to plot the events.
complete a book report for both books. The report should
3. Quote something funny (or scary, sad or some other mood) and explain why it is funny.
include the title of the book, author, and at least 5
paragraphs describing the plot of the book. Your report is Explain how that part makes you experience that emotion. Summer Reading for Rising 9th-12th Grade Students
due the first day of school. Some suggested authors: Questions? Call Dr. K: 242-0607
Andrew Clements, Lois Lowry, Natalie Babbit, Lemony It is the policy at The Foundation Academy to read at least 30 minutes everyday. Hopefully this
Snickett, Ronald Dahl. can be a family event. Read a book of your choice and write an essay that addresses all of the following points, 1-8, with an illustration (9). Choose your examples from many
Supplies: Supplies: different parts of the book. The final essay should be typed, or very neatly written, on one side of the paper, in blue or black ink. Each book report (essay with
illustration) will be presented in class, so plan to show off!
2 - 1 inch 3 ring binders, Pencils, Pencil sharpener, # 2 Pencils, pencil case, pencil sharpener, Notebook paper, Separate erasers, Markers, Colored
Notebook paper, 4 - Spiral notebooks, Drawing pad or pencils, Glue sticks, Large box of facial tissue, Plastic utensils, Paper plates (Bring a new supply of
Sketchbook. DUE: The first day of school, Fall 2008.
tissue, plates and utensils at the beginning of the second semester….)
Have a fantastic summer! See you in September! Enjoy your summer and the wonderful world God has given to us. 1. In the first paragraph, introduce the book to your reader with a sentence giving the title, author, and date of publication; then explain something you
-Ms. Mandi -Mr. V find unusual about this book; and finally, describe what kind of person would enjoy this book.
Next write a minimum of one paragraph (5-7 sentences) for each of sections 2-8 below.
2. Tell the main CHARACTER’S name and describe in your own words the character’s appearance and personality. Then quote (copy and give page
Why Change? number!) a passage from the book that describes the character well. The quote is evidence for your interpretation. Do all of these steps for a second
character.
(TFA’s Essential Question for 2008-2009)
3. Describe a location (SETTING=time and place) in the story and tell what happens in this place and time. Quote (give the page number!) a description
This year’s Essential Question may qualify as the shortest ever, but no doubt it will give rise to plenty of questions and new insights. The question is
from the book that clarifies what you have described.
suitable for obvious reasons: TFA is moving to a new campus, of course, so plenty of thought has been given to the reasons to invest in such a big change; and
such a change enhances the opportunity to explore what aspects of school life should go on as before and what should be reconsidered. Moreover, a school is, 4. Tell three important events in the story (PLOT). Explain how/why the first causes the second and the second causes the third. Create a timeline to
by definition, a place of transformation, nurturing the stages of development of youth—and challenging the grownups to keep changing too. clarify the sequence of events.
Why Change? is a philosophical and theological question, inviting reflection on the instability of the created order in contrast with the constancy of 5. Quote (give the page number!) something funny (or scary or some other emotion) (MOOD) and explain why it is funny (or scary). Then quote
eternity. Both point to sublime mysteries, mysteries which can puzzle the mind but which also lead to poetry and science, to journeys within and journeys to something sad (or some other emotion, such as anxious or mysterious, or daring, etc.) and explain how that part makes you experience that emotion.
the moon. The question can turn our attention to the beauties and challenges of the world around us, to the experience of its history and plans for its future.
6. Text to Self: Find something in the story that reminds you of something you have experienced. Quote (give the page number!) that part of the story
Why change? also can open reflection at a very personal level. This summer I have been charmed to observe the development of my new kitten, Nigel. He and then write a detailed comparison between the story and yourself.
seems to grow visibly from day to day. Part of me wants to hold back this change—why must he grow up so fast! But only a few weeks ago I could not wait
7. Text to Text: Explain how a part of the story reminds you of another book, movie, song, or other artwork. Quote (give the page number!) that part of
for him to be bigger because I kept finding potential dangers around the house seeming to threaten such a tiny creature. Why change? To be safe, more
the story and write a detailed comparison between the story and the work it reminds you of.
independent!
8. Text to World: Quote (give the page number!) something from the story that you must research in order to understand it. For example, maybe the
But growing up also means growing older, and I have faced that this summer, too, in the terminal illness of my Mother. Yet even in illness, change can be
character is wearing a “garanimals” shirt so you must look it up to see what that brand looks like. Look up the thing you chose and write what you learned.
measured in gain as well as loss. My Mother, seemingly at the brink of death at the end of May, agreed to work for possible change through rehab therapy and
Tell where you found the information.
has been blessed with the reward of enhanced quality of life. She did not ask how long this change would endure before deciding to make the effort because as
she has always taught, “This is the day that the Lord has made/ let us rejoice and be glad in it!” And she looks, as she has always looked, to the day that will 9. Create an artwork (a drawing or collage) that illustrates what you wrote for one of the “TEXT to…” parts (6, 7, or 8).
open to eternity, where she can sing her Savior’s praise forever.
--KLSH

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