ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS Calendar of Events

SUMMER SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ENROLLING June 2008

June 9th Summer School Begins

FALL REGISTRATION IS ALSO UNDERWAY
Monday - Thursday
www.foundationacademy.com (904) 241-3515 June 2008
9:00AM - 2:00PM SACS CASI Accreditation & NIPSA Accreditation
SUMMER READING LISTS CAN BE FOUND
July 10th Summer School Ends

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Summer ahhhh!

Time for swimming,

hiking, kayaking,
family fun games,
barbeques, cleaning
out the closets,
enjoying the long
days, stars at night,
One of our students asked me this month “Do we get closer to God when we give money to our church?” Absolutely not!
fresh fruit, ice cream
God cannot be bought. Everything already belongs to Him. Nor can we get closer by beating our body to death in pain, as
Martin Luther used to do at his Seminary by striking himself with a cat-of-nine tails, or some culture that crucifies and of course reading.
themselves as Christ did to understand what it was like. Salvation is not sold to the highest bidder, nor does it make us more
spiritual if we are in physical pain, or impressive to God when we make sacrifices. There is only one thing that impresses
God, and that is our love. “God will show His mercy forever to those who worship and serve Him.” (Luke 1:50). God’s For Parents:
Delight in us is found in our surrender to Him, not in conquest to prove how tough we are. No one is tougher than God, and Here are some books you should take the time to read. Just like anything that is important to you, you take time to
God loves us, just the way we are. As we serve Him, He finds His fellowship in us, but service is found in our belief, our learn more about, so too with children. It is not a given that you are born knowing how to have a successful family.
trust in Him. God will take care of us; we must believe that. And in that faith, God sends His angels to guard us and His Like anything you need to study.
Love to comfort and take care of us: Not in our money, nor in our service, nor in our sacrifice. God has done all of that for First on my list is:
us, and He does for His Children what they cannot do for themselves. So why tithe? Or why serve? Because we love Him, Have a New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman Subtitle, How To Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior And
and we want to serve Him. If you love your house, you may sacrifice your time and money to fix it up, but not because you The Foundation Academy celebrated the Character In 5 Days. This is a five day recipe for restoring your authority and taking back your family.
are commanded to do it: You want to have a house you will love. If you give to an organization or a church, you care about graduation of the class of 2008 on May Next up is:
what they are doing, and you want to help. But it is not to establish your foothold in Heaven; Your foothold is established
29th, at the Neptune Baptist Church in Confident Parenting by Jim Burns, Faith based with practical been -there- done-that advice. It should only take an
through Christ’ sacrifice, and all you are asked to do is believe. Service comes from loving God enough to want to do
service for Him. We have empty pockets. There is nothing we can do for God: We can’t spend enough money, as He Neptune Beach. (I’m thinking that next afternoon to digest.
already has it; We can’t get spiritually closer by physically punishing ourselves; God loves us too much for that; and we year we will graduate from our very Then read:
can’t do enough service to make up for the sins we have committed. We must come to Christ, and fall at His feet, and ask own campus?!) The church was Internet Protect Your Kids by Stephen Arterburn, I know that you understand the potential horrors of the internet.
for His Help and Forgiveness, which He offers without price. I was recently at a very rich man’s house for dinner, because I crowded with proud and elated family This book should be mandatory for all parents. You are responsible to keep your children safe, even the ones that
knew the man’s son, and his son invited me. Nothing I had done, the son just favored me and invited me for a delightful and friends. For many of these students, drive already.
meal. And when I arrived at the Large Entrance Gate to the house, the Guard asked me who I was. “I am an invited guest graduation from high school was a cul- Last book:
for dinner.” I answered, and I gave him my name. “Oh yes,” the Guard lit up, “You are a Guest of the Son. His dad is mination of determination, struggles, How to Behave and Why, A charming and instructive little book on fundamental courtesies for parents to read to
expecting you.” I hadn’t done anything to deserve to enter the gate: I hadn’t cleaned the house or landscaped the yard, I
and tears. Some of them had thought their young children.
hadn’t paid any money to open the gate, and there was no sacrifice to come to dinner. I knew the Son, and the Son
introduced me to the Father, and I became a welcomed guest. All it takes for you to enter the Pearly Gates and be invited
graduation was a non-attainable dream. For Students:
by the Father to join His table is to know His Son, Jesus. Thanks to Herb and Miyuki Scheidel, Now What? The Young Persons Guide To Choosing a Career by Nicholas Lore. A step by step guide to reaching a
each of these graduates have an specific goal. Choosing an interesting, meaningful, rewarding career built on innate abilities. The pages of this book
opportunity to attend college at either contain detailed questionnaires and charts that teach young people how to answer big questions and solve problems
by breaking down the issues into smaller parts. Remember all the other books that you can read just for fun too. Have
FCCJ or UNF with a scholarship. May a great and safe summer. See you on our new campus. Keep checking our Web site for open houses on the new
each have a blessed future. I will miss campus.
each of you. "The earth is filled with your love oh Lord" .
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Thank you to all those who serve, you enter the classroom with conviction and amazing strength we applaud you! We can tell you Book Author Book Author
love your work and we want to thank you for not giving up. A special thanks to a good friend and teacher Ms. Maria. Ms Maria is A Child Called “It” Dave Pelzer The Lost Boy Dave Pelzer
taking time off to pursue her long time dream of obtaining her Masters Degree. We will miss her very much. I know she will be
praying for us and attending our events. We will be praying for her too. She has worked for The Foundation Academy for 18 years Hoops Walter Dean Myers Ghost Canoe Will Hobbs
with a two-year break when she lived in Puerto Rico. She is a blessing to us. We love you and will miss you Ms. Maria. We would The Call of the Wild Jack London Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl A. Frank
also like to share our prayers and good wishes for Chris Siders who has also decided to pursue his interest.
Stargirl Jerry Spinelli Little Women Louisa May Alcott
Chicken Soup for the Pre-teen Soul Jack Canfield Across Five Aprils Irene Hunt
Holes Louis Sachar Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt
Scorpions Walter Dean Myers White Fang Jack London
I Know why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou The Pigman Paul Zindel
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros

Middle School Supply List

Pencils White-out
Black Or Blue Pens Pocket Folders with 3 ring fasteners
Notebook Filler Paper (plenty) 1 Box of facial tissues (for classroom)
Book Bag Plastic forks and spoons (1 bag ea.)

3rd Grade Reading List
This summer, please choose 1 chapter book to read
and complete a book report on it. The report should
include the title of the book, author, and at least 3
paragraphs describing the plot of the book. Your
book report is due on the first day of school. Some
suggested authors include: Beverly Cleary, David
Alder, Louis Sachaar, Barbara Park or Mary Pope
Osborne.
4th Grade Reading List
This summer choose 2 chapter books to read and
complete a book report for both books. The report
should include the title of the book, author, and at
least 5 paragraphs describing the plot of the book.
Your report is due the first day of school. Some
suggested authors: Andrew Clements, Lois Lowry,
Natalie Babbit, Lemony Snickett, Ronald Dahl.
Supplies:
2 - 1 inch 3 ring binders
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Notebook paper
4 - Spiral notebooks
Drawing pad or Sketchbook
Have a fantastic summer! See you in September!
5th & 6th Grade Reading List Ruler 1 ream of copy paper
3 Ring Binders (one for class and one for portfolio) Calculator
Read at least 2 books of choice over the summer. Some suggested authors: Andrew 1 spiral notebook
Clements, Beverly Cleary, Pam Conrad, Jerry Spinelli, and Elizabeth Winthrop. Have your
book reports ready on the 1st day of school along with a drawing or visual aid. The title and
the author’s name should also appear on the same page.
Summer Reading for Rising 9th-12th Grade Students
Write a minimum of one paragraph (5-7 sentences) for each of the following items: Questions? Call Dr. K: 242-0607
1. Tell the main character’s name and describe in your own words the character’s
personality. Name two other supporting characters and their roles in the story. 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
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
2. Tell three important events in the story. You may create a timeline to plot the events. illustration) will be presented in class, so plan to show off!
3. Quote something funny (or scary, sad or some other mood) and explain why it is
funny. Explain how that part makes you experience that emotion. DUE: The first day of school, Fall 2008.
It is the policy at The Foundation Academy to read at least 30 minutes everyday. Hopefully 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 find
this can be a family event. 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.
Supplies: 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
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 charac-
# 2 Pencils, pencil case, pencil sharpener ter.
Notebook paper 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
Separate erasers from the book that clarifies what you have described.
Markers 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 clarify
the sequence of events.
Colored pencils
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 something
Glue sticks sad (or some other emotion, such as anxious or mysterious, or daring, etc.) and explain how that part makes you experience that emotion.
Large box of facial tissue 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 and
Plastic utensils then write a detailed comparison between the story and yourself.
Paper plates 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 the
story and write a detailed comparison between the story and the work it reminds you of.
(Bring a new supply of tissue, plates and utensils at the beginning of the second semester….)
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
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.
Enjoy your summer and the wonderful world God has given to us. Tell where you found the information.

-Ms. Mandi -Mr. V 9. Create an artwork (a drawing or collage) that illustrates what you wrote for one of the “TEXT to…” parts (6, 7, or 8).

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