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May 16, 2022
 
The First Academy Admissions Office is currently available to you! Whether you are new to The First Academy or are a current family adding a new student, this newsletter will keep you informed about campus events and help your student transition smoothly into TFA for 2022-2023.

You can also schedule a virtual or in-person tour of campus by visiting the link below!
 
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 Lunch Information

TFA partners with FLIK Independent School Dining to ensure that our students will enjoy morning and lunch dining options in The Royal Eatery. You do not need to pre-order lunch for your student. If a student plans to participate in the FLIK lunch program for the day they will simply go through the lunch line to make their selections and pay with their prepay account, which is set up in FACTS.

To assist families with Prepay Account set-up, lunch details, and Q&A, we have updated our lunch webpage to serve as a one-stop-shop for all of your dining needs! Visit this page at https://thefirstacademy.org/about/lunch/ to:

  • Add funds to your Prepay Accounts
  • View the upcoming lunch menus for all divisions
  • Watch the instructional video (https://youtu.be/ZuGf9R0IvLY) with steps on how to add money to your Prepay Account from a desktop or mobile device, as well as view dining menus and more
  • Review the lunch Q&A section to answer any questions that you may have

Start off the 2022-2023 school year with healthy, fresh, wonderful tasting meals for your student/s now. Don’t delay in setting up your Prepay Account and learning more about TFA’s new lunch service today!

View Webpage: https://thefirstacademy.org/about/lunch/ 

View Video: https://youtu.be/ZuGf9R0IvLY

Royal Store Summer Hours

Beginning June 1, The Royal Store will be open on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You can also shop the Royal Store online by visiting the link below. During the summer, all online orders will need to be picked up at the store on Wednesdays between the hours of 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

We love to see you show off your Royal Spirit in your neighborhoods so shop the store, snap some pictures, and post them on your social media accounts for us to see! 

Shop the Royal Store

Details & Donuts

You are invited to join an Admissions team member for Details & Donuts. This is a time for new parents to ask questions and receive information regarding your family’s transition to The First Academy. In order to meet the scheduling needs of new families, we offer both on-campus and virtual sessions. We look forward to providing a sweet treat and a time for casual conversation to help ensure a strong start at The First Academy. Topics include, but are not limited to, How to Get Connected, Academics, Student Schedules, Spiritual Formation, Athletics, Fine Arts, and much more.

Please RSVP below for new parent Details & Donuts!

RSVP Today

Updates from the Clinic

If the Admissions Office has not received the Immunization DH-680 and/or Physical DH-3040 Florida state forms for your student, please make sure you scan/email them to admissions@thefirstacademy.org. Please make sure your immunizations are up to date and that the form you turn in has not already expired.  Remember, several immunizations are required for entry into kindergarten and the TDap immunization is required for entry into 7th grade.  Be sure your student has this immunization prior to the first day of school. Contact your family physician or nearest health department as soon as possible to receive the proper form or to schedule an appointment before school starts. Students that have not turned in a completed Florida Certification of Immunization Form(DH-680), in accordance with the state law, may not be allowed to attend classes until the requirements are met.

Severe allergies

Please make sure to contact the school nurse @ clinic@thefirstacademy.org if your child has any severe allergies. We want to make sure we have documentation for the teachers, health clinic and have alerts put into our computer system to keep your student safe.  You may stop by the clinic on the first day of school to sign paperwork and bring in any necessary medications.  Epi-Pens, Auvi Q's and Benadryl can be kept in the school clinic for the entire school year.  Also, any medication that your student may need throughout the school year (Tylenol, Advil, allergy medication etc.) can be stored in the clinic for your child's use as long as it is brought into the clinic and the proper paperwork is filled out by the parent to store it there.

Lost and Found

Make sure to label all sweatshirts, outerwear, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. with first and last names before you start school.  The lost and found will get your child's lost item back to them only if it is labeled! Every year we have an enormous amount of items that go unclaimed and not returned to students because there is no name on the item!  Label in a visible place with a Sharpie!


Preschool & Lower School Information
 

Lower School, in conjunction with the Royal Store,  is offering a new convenience to families for the 2022-2023 school year by making prepackaged school supplies available for purchase for each grade level.    These grade-level specific supply packs contain most of the items on our Lower School Supply Lists for the upcoming school year.  By purchasing the packs, you will save both time and money.     Supply packs will be delivered straight to the classrooms for your child and will be waiting for you at Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 8th.  

There are items for each grade level that are NOT included in the pre-packaged supply kits that families will need to purchase on their own.   These items are designated on the 2022-2023 Lower School Supply Lists.   

Click HERE to purchase your child’s supply pack today.   Supply packs should be ordered for your child’s rising grade level for the 2022-2023 school year.   

Deadline to order is May 30th.   

There will be an additional sales period that will run from May 31st through June 26th but there will be an additional 10% late order fee added for orders placed within the later sales window.  

For a full view of the grade level supply lists, click on the links below.    These lists include both the items included in the supply packs as well as those that will need to be purchased by families separately from the supply packs.  


Middle School Information
 

Please visit the links below for important information regarding the 8th grade Washington D.C. Trip. Additionally, Dr.  Holter (Middle School Principal) will be reaching out to all new families in June to create schedules, collect elective requests, and arrange for placement testing if necessary.

Washington DC parent meeting: click for a recording of the meeting and the slides that we reviewed. Also, please complete this DC Interest Form, whether you intend for your student to participate or not. It will allow Dr. Holter to communicate with those who are interested (and avoid bothering you if you are not interested!). Keep in mind if you want to participate, you must register formally with Joshua Expeditions (our travel company) directly. The instructions to register are in the slides. Please contact natalieholter@thefirstacademy.org with questions.

Middle School & Summer Reading Information

Upper School Information
 

College Advisors will be in touch in mid-June to start setting up meetings with incoming students. 


Athletic Information
 

All 9th– 12th grade New Students must sign and notarize the GA4 Affidavit of Transfer Compliance Form.  Please return the signed form to Mrs. Jane Knuth in the Athletic Office located in the Cramer Family Field House.  For those who want to participate in a sport, please click here to complete the Athletic Forms. Feel free to contact Mrs. Jane Knuth, Assistant Athletic Director, with any questions at 407-206-8696 or janeknuth@thefirstacademy.org.

All students must have a current physical and register for the 2022-2023 school year in FamilyID to participate in athletics at The First Academy. The link to FamilyID is: 

https://www.familyid.com/organizations/thefirstacademy 

Please email our Head Athletic Trainer Jessica Kenning at jessicakenning@thefirstacademy.org for any physical/FamilyID questions.


Camp Roar
 

We have exciting news - Camp Roar is returning this summer and is available to current students who attend The First Academy as well as children outside of our TFA community. Camp Roar is geared towards students entering Transitional Kindergarten through 6th-grade and offers all-day and part-time camp opportunities spanning the entire summer. Camp Roar will feature fun, engaging offerings for all 8 weeks of the summer, whether your child is interested in sports, the arts, or other activities. 

We are also offering summer camp for our littlest Royals! Camp Roar Preschool will take place all summer as well, with exciting themes that will incorporate letter recognition, math and science skills, music, and the arts.

You can visit our Camp Roar webpage to view the camp brochure, register, and learn more! Due to high demand, popular returning sessions from last summer and new exciting options, such as Martial Arts, Golf, Lego Robotics, and more, will fill quickly. Register today to reserve your summer spot! 

For questions and information, please contact Corey Wall, Camp Roar Director, at camproar@thefirstacademy.org. 

We look forward to seeing our students at Camp Roar this summer!

Learn More About Camp Roar

Middle & Upper School Summer Offerings
 

We have exciting news - TFA is expanding our Middle and Upper School Fine Arts, Athletic, and Academic summer offerings!

From Cooking with FLIK and Digital Photography to Lacrosse and Volleyball, your student can enjoy a wide range of academic or sports programs. The direct link to register is http://tfasi.campbrainregistration.com 

For questions and information, please contact Corey Wall at summer@thefirstacademy.org

We look forward to seeing our students this summer!

Register for Middle & Upper School Courses

Dennis Uniforms

Dennis Uniforms is our school uniform provider. You can access uniform information such as store location, hours of operation, web address, and more by clicking below.
Uniform Information

A Message from First Baptist Orlando
 

Summer is almost here and we can't wait!!! This summer we are focusing on our families and a whole lot of FUN! Save the date for these exciting events designed for families and kids!

Be on the lookout for more info on how you can get involved:


VBS Make Waves 2022 (John Young Campus)
June 6th- June 9th

Family Fun Night (John Young Campus)
Friday June 10th at 6:00 pm

VBS Make Waves 2022 (Horizon West)
July 11th- 14th

Important Information
 

New Family Webpage

Please visit the New Family Information page on TFA’s website.  It includes helpful information on the school calendar, social media, school contacts, and school uniforms.
 
Visit Page

School Blogs

Visit our website to read the blogs highlighting some of the amazing things that God is doing at TFA! From highlights in the areas of athletics and fine arts to senior spotlights and academic achievements; the blogs have it all!

Read Blogs

Save The Date

More information is coming soon for the New Family Welcome Events and 2022-2023 school year kick-off events. Check back for dates and details!


If you have any questions in regard to your student’s enrollment, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at 407-206-8602.
 
Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

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