From the Principal's Desk
November 29
Greetings FWAFA Family,
I hope everyone had a fun, relaxing, joyful holiday break. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who baked the delightful banana and pumpkin loaves for the teachers and staff before the break. I know that mine was absolutely out of this world delicious. We are all so appreciative and grateful for our family and community support. Thank you!
This week also marks the beginning of our holiday performance season. If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit, join us for one of the Premier Choir Concerts coming up in December and/or Joy in the Journey that shows this weekend. For tickets to any of the shows, please visit http://artsacademics.org/TICKETS.
This Friday also marks the end of the 3-week Progress Report period. Please expect Progress Reports to come home next Wednesday.
I would also like to remind everyone that FWAFA does not allow outside food or drinks to be dropped off for students, and we also do not interrupt classes for gift/flower deliveries. Please help us maximize students' time on task and engagement with the lesson by not dropping off these items to be delivered. Your help and support is much appreciated.
Creatively yours,
Dr. Jackson
FWAFA Thespian Troupe 6391 Sweeps State Festival!
FWAFA Thespian Troupe 6391 was an outstanding representative of our school this weekend at the Texas Thespians State Festival 2021
Awards Earned at State Festival:
Troupe Director Darla Jones received the Thespis Award
This educator shares theatre knowledge with other Thespian directors and supports the Texas Thespian organization as a whole.
https://www.texasthespians.org/educator_awards.html
Senior, Jackson Layton, 2021 STO presented on Advocacy at Texas Thespian’s first ever Administrator Day Conference. He was one of 4 STOs who spoke to fine arts administrators from across the state about the importance and impact of Theatre in our schools.
Senior, Caroline Slaughter, was finalist for Next Generation Playwrights. Caroline’s play, Anything but Lovers, workshopped her play with a professional dramaturg before festival and was recognized at festival.
National Qualifiers in Individual Events
Senior, Lana Yagle, Stage Management
Senior, Lauren Brown, Monologue Acting
Junior, Sarah Dages, Monologue Acting
Junior, Jenna Williamson received a Superior rating on her Solo Dance Competition
Gabi Yarbrough, Sadie Brooks, Ella Korngut, Michael Sendejo, Caleb Jackson 2021 FWAFA Improv Challenge members advanced to the third round. They ranked 16th out of 76 competing troupes.
Senior, Caleb Jackson was named a 2021 Improv Challenge All Star. Narrowed down from 60 individuals from across 56 schools, Caleb was among 24 improv performers who were featured in the final Improv Challenge.
Senior, Lana Yagle: Earned a perfect score for her 2021 Technical Individual Event in Stage Management for FWAFA's As You Like It and was featured at Closing Ceremonies for Technical Theatre achievement.
Senior, Lana Yagle: 2021 $1,000 Theatre Educator scholarship winner. Lana was one of 38 out of 85 finalists to be awarded.
Sophomore, Bailey Morgan: 2022 State Thespian Officer (STO). Bailey was among 18 who were chosen from 36 state-wide candidates.
Congratulations, FWAFA Thespians!
Spelling Bee Results!
From Mrs. Cook, our Spelling Bee Coordinator
Friends, I want to say again how amazing the Spelling Bee was last week. Our spellers tore through all 225 words they were given to study, and we were forced to start pulling from words they hadn’t seen before. They were inspiring!
The following students made it into the top 11 overall:
Khara Lay – 3rd grade
Ana Gonzalez Arrieta – 4th grade
Clara Dean – 5th grade
Sophia Salls (Overall Champion) – 5th grade
Ozzie Rabb – 6th grade
Olivia Vieck – 6th grade
Ami Creedon – 7th grade
Emma McNatt – 7th grade
Zamya Widemon – 7th grade
Oliver Cepeda – 8th grade
Jade Martinez (MS Champion) – 8th grade
We are in for some FIERCE competition over the next few years! I can’t wait!
Chromebook Distribution to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
Due to the limited capacity of the event, tickets will not be sold at the door.
Attendance Notes to attendance@fwafa.org
If your student is tardy or absent, please send notes to attendance@fwafa.org. Also, a student needs to bring in a doctor or parent note within 3 days after the absence for an unexcused absence.
Quick Links
Mark Your Calendar!
Wednesday, December 1 - Prospective Parent Tour at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 2 - Prospective Family Virtual Open House at 6:30 p.m.; Christmas with TBC at St. Thomas Aquinas in Dallas at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 3 - Joy in the Journey Immersive Experience
Monday, December 6 - Christmas with TBC at Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Dallas
Tuesday, December 7 - Algebra End-of-Course Re-Test
Wednesday, December 8 - Progress Reports distributed during 8th period, Biology End-of-Course Re-Test; Mary K. Craig Class Performance
Thursday, December 9 - Elementary Winter Choir Concert, English I & English II End-of-Course Re-Test
Monday, December 13 - Middle School and High School Even Day Schedule
Tuesday, December 14 - Christmas with TBC at Arborlawn in Fort Worth
Wednesday, December 15 - Final Exams for High School during 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th periods
Thursday, December 16 - Final Exams for High School during 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th periods; Singing Girls of Texas Concert at First United Methodist