Archers in Action
Archers in Action ~ November 20, 2024
News, Events & Announcements
➶Arrows Up!
Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Varsity Volleyball Achieves a Three-peat as HCAL State Champions!
Our Varsity Volleyball team defeated Harmony School of Advancement from Houston in three sets, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 on Saturday, November 16, to become the Honor Charter Athletics League (HCAL) State Champions for the third year in a row.
Two of the players have been on the team for all three championships - Presley Whitfield and Gillian Clark. For seven members of the team, it's their second state win. Their dedication and hard work paid off to bring home this memorable honor. Congratulations to the team and their coaches!
FCA Student Service Club Serves at Brown Santa
Members of our Founders Service Club wrapped gifts for the Travis County Sheriff's Brown Santa, which helps thousands of under-privileged families in the surrounding areas.
You, too, can help the program serve families in our community. Check out their website here https://brownsanta.org/
Frozen Jr is Finally Here ~ 6:30 Tonight!! Bring Proof of Pre Purchased Tickets
Get the full story and a preview of the show here… https://www.foundersleander.com/apps/news/article/1998686
Tonight is the first performance of the musical Frozen Jr. followed by one more public performance tomorrow, Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm in the B1 Gym.
Reminders:
- Get your tickets in advance before the price increases at the door.
- Doors will open about 6:20 pm.
- Please arrive by 6:25 pm and have your ticket accessible on your phone. You can show multiple tickets on one phone for a group, or have the option to forward ticket(s) to others after purchase.
- Arrivals after 6:30pm will be allowed in at appropriate intervals.
- Tickets at the door will be cash/credit $7 adults, $5 children.
- Note: Founders teachers and staff receive free admission.
Tickets:
Buy tickets in advance with a credit card at fan.hudl.com/arrowsup : $6 Adult; $4 Student/Child. Prices go up at the door. (Have your ticket sales receipt ready at entry.)
Instructions: Go to fan.hudl.com/arrowsup , then "tickets". Scroll down until you see the event you are looking for, and click "get tickets", then follow instructions from there.
Buy your day-of tickets at the door starting at 6:00pm. $7 Adult; $5 Student/Child. Cash or credit accepted.
November 22 ~ Thanksgiving Feast STILL Needs You!
The annual Thanksgiving Feast is a favorite event for our treasured FCA faculty and staff! The Archers Support Committee provides the meat, and families provide scrumptious side dishes and desserts. Please sign up below to treat our staff to food and fellowship on Friday, November 22. Store/restaurant bought items are welcome, and every $12.50 donation counts as an Archer Hour!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA4AE23A5F58-53135228-teacher?useFullSite=true#/
November 14-December 3 ~ Square1 Art One-of-a-Kind Christmas Gifts: Featuring Your Child's Artwork!
Order Your Child's Artwork as Perfect Christmas Gifts!
Your child has lovingly crafted their masterpieces, and now you can turn those special creations into one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts! With Square1 Art, you can order personalized items like tumblers, coasters, magnets, keychains, potholders, stickers, cards, and more. These unique gifts are perfect for grandparents, family members, or anyone who will cherish a keepsake made by your child. Beginning November 14th, you will be able to search for your child's artwork! Orders must be placed by December 3rd to be sure they are shipped to you before the holidays! Not only will you be giving thoughtful gifts, but your purchase will also help raise funds for our school. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with your child's artwork! Check it out here! square1art.com/shop
December 2-6 ~ PaperPie Learning Book Sale
The book sale is here just in time for Christmas! We are thankful to have partnered with PaperPie Learning, formerly Usbourne, for years. They offer high-quality books and a range of titles. Although we attempt to display only selections that are in keeping with our mission, it would be impossible to go through every book. As always, please monitor the reading material your students bring home.
Want to volunteer at the book sale? Pick your spot here…
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FAAAE22A0F85-52692995-paperpie#/
December 3-19 ~ Christmas Wish Tree for Faculty & Staff
Beginning December 3, check out the "Wish Tree" in the Building 3 Upper School lobby and feel the joy of granting Christmas wishes.
The Christmas Wish Tree will be beautifully displayed with ornaments featuring the wishes of faculty and staff. Simply select an ornament and return your gift of a granted wish to the appropriate person by end of day, Thursday, December 19.
You can also check out their favorite things list. ~ Teacher's Favorite Things ~ Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
December 3 ~ SAVE THE DATE! Spirit Night Brooklyn Heights
Crystal Falls/Lakeline, Leander
🌟🍴 Join us for Spirit Night at Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria! 🍴🌟
📅 When: December 3rd, 4-8 PM
📍 Where: Brooklyn Heights, 3550 N Lakeline Blvd. Leander
A portion of your purchase amount is donated to the school.
December 6 ~ You're Invited to the 2024 Fine Arts Winter Showcase!
The Fine Arts Booster Club is excited to invite all families from the lower and upper schools to our annual Winter Showcase on December 6th from 6:00–8:00 PM. Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students as artwork from Kindergarten through 12th grade is displayed in Buildings 1 and 3. In addition to the stunning visual art, enjoy live orchestra performances in Building 3—an experience you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of art, music, and school spirit. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions you can email [email protected]
A Special Thank You to Veterans
On Monday, our faculty, students and families celebrated and thanked our Founders community veterans, brave citizens who served and played a part in the defense of our nation.
We were honored to host two distinguished guests at the ceremony including
Lt Col Kopecky, of the United States Space Force and World War II veteran, Mr. William Joe Indiveri.
A special wreath, made by our Floral Design students, was presented on behalf of the school, to Heroes Night Out of Cedar Park, a local resource and social center for veterans, as a gesture of thanks for their service.
See the full story here - https://www.foundersleander.com/apps/news/article/1995853
FALL FEST Wrap-up & A Heartfelt Thank You!!
Hello Founders Families,
What an incredible day we had at this year's Fall Fest! From the Fun Run in the morning to the thrilling Clash of the Archers in the afternoon, every moment was a celebration of our vibrant community spirit. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I'm truly moved by the collective effort—together, we logged 250 volunteer hours to make the day a resounding success!
A Heartfelt Thank You
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Seeing our community come together, enjoying time with one another, and contributing to the festive atmosphere was truly beautiful. Your enthusiasm and energy are what make events like this possible.
Celebrating Our Sponsors
We must give another huge thank you to our generous sponsors. Through their contributions, totaling over $5,000 in goods and services donated, they helped us create a memorable experience for everyone. Their support was crucial in bringing our vision to life.
Craft Vendor Market Success
A special thanks goes to the students and community vendors who took part in our first-ever craft vendor market. Your creative talents and unique products added a wonderful dimension to the day.
Looking Forward
We're already excited for next year and looking to add some fresh voices to our planning committee. If you’re interested in being a part of the team that makes Fall Fest happen, please reach out at [email protected].
We Want Your Feedback
To make next year's event even better, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out this Google Form with any feedback or suggestions you have. Every bit of input helps us improve and grow.
Thank you once again for making Fall Fest a success. We are so grateful for this community and can't wait to do it all again next year!
See the Fun Run Highlight Reel and pictures here -> https://www.foundersleander.com/apps/news/article/1995950
2024-2025 Yearbook is Now On Sale through December 31, 2024 at Pre-Sale Price!
The 2024-2025 FCA Leander Yearbook will be available for purchase until December 31, 2024 at a pre-sale price. From January 1 through January 31, it will be available at a higher price. Get it before the price goes up. This is one opportunity to order a yearbook for this school year.
Parents of Class of 2025 Seniors will receive information about how to purchase a yearbook ad which will be available until December 6, 2024. Senior ad content may be submitted until January 17, 2025.
There are two ways to buy a yearbook or senior ad:
Online at Balfour.com and via a QR code scan (see above).
2024 ResponsiveEd Christmas Card Contest ~ Deadline November 29
It's time for the 2024 ResponsiveEd Christmas Card Contest! All students are eligible to enter the district-wide 2024 Christmas Card Contest. Art submissions will be accepted through November 29, 2024. For contest details, please visit responsiveed.com/christmascard.
Ongoing Reminders
-Tutoring for Upper School Students Available through NHS NHS tutoring has finally returned!! Tutoring will take place in Building 3 on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings from 7:30-7:55. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A8AC2BA2F9C16-52344551-nhstutoring If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
-Be in the Know with Our School News App Stay in the know with the latest announcements, events, and important information, right at your fingertips. Download it now on your Apple or Android device and make sure you never miss a beat!Find easy set up instructions here. https://edlio.com/apps/pages/SchoolNewsApp
-RES Parent/Student Handbook & Acknowledgement Forms Now on SkywardQ Family Portal
The 2024-25 Parent/Student Handbook has been approved by the ResponsiveEd Texas Board of Directors and published on the RES website..The Handbook Acknowledgement Online Form is now available in the Parent Portal (Family Access) for review and submission.
-Do you need a school planner? If so, we have FCA planners for purchase in the Upper or Grammar School Front Offices.
-Golden Chick Contributes to Founders Through December 29, $.50 from every order of Golden Chick’s new Churros will go directly to local schools like ours! Founders was specifically picked to be the recipient of funds raised by Golden Chick.
News about Volunteering
Check out the events that will take place this week. Volunteer opportunities can always be found at this link.
Reminder: You Must be an Approved Volunteer to Help on Campus
2024-2025 Volunteer Applications
Each school year, ResponsiveEd requires every volunteer to complete an online volunteer application and undergo a background check. Once you are approved, you must review the guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers and sign a confidentiality agreement. Applications remain active for the current school year. A volunteer must reapply each school year regardless of their date of application. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing of your application.
- Detailed instructions for how to submit a volunteer application can be found in this document.
- 2024-2025 Volunteer Application
- 2024-2025 Driving Application
- Read and follow the Guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers
- Complete the Confidentiality Agreement
News from the Athletic Department
Founders Athletics Website
Keep up with all the action happening with Founders Athletics at our new website @ fan.hudl.com/arrowsup Find schedules, buy home game tickets, live stream, see scores and highlights and so much more.
Please contact the Athletic Director, Coach McClallen, at [email protected] with questions or comments.
Handbook Reminder
RES Parent/Student Handbook & Acknowledgement Forms Now on SkywardQ Family Portal
The 2024-25 Parent/Student Handbook has been approved by the ResponsiveEd Texas Board of Directors and published on the RES website..The Handbook Acknowledgement Online Form is now available in the Parent Portal (Family Access) for review and submission.
Mental Health Resources
RES Parent Resource Site
The RES Mental and Behavioral Health team provides RES Parent Resource Site where links can be found for all current Counseling Site Videos as well as documents to help with communication between parents and children.
Calendars ~ Public, Athletics, College Transitions
➶The FCA Leander Public calendar contains all school sponsored events.
➶The Archers Athletics SportsYou calendar contains the game schedules and tryout information.
➶The College Counseling calendar has information about testing dates, college admissions visits, and other college events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Archers Shopping
2024-2025 Faculty/Staff (as of 11.18.2024)
Shower a teacher or a staff member on their birthday, for appreciation, for the holidays, or maybe just to bring them a smile and brighten their day.
(Click on the title for access.)
Volunteer Opportunities
Do YOU want to be our
FAV of the day?
Are you looking for a way to connect with the Founders community? Are you an approved volunteer? If so, why not consider being our FAV of the day! We have several small jobs and projects around campus that could use a special volunteer. To name a few:
You decide the days and times you can serve, then use this link to claim your spot:
Thank you for your support of Founders Classical Academy!
Volunteer Applications & Toolkit
Each school year, ResponsiveEd requires that every volunteer undergoes a background check and signs a confidentiality agreement before being allowed to work on a campus. Applications remain active for each current school year. Volunteers must reapply each new school year. Applications open in mid to late July. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing of your application.
2024-2025 Volunteer Application
For more information about our Archer Hours program, please visit our Volunteer Toolkit.
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