Archers in Action: News & Events

Events at a Glance*

March 26, 2025

➶ March through April 24 - Senior Thesis Presentations

➶ March 27 - Ms. Loy’s Book Club Meeting

➶ March 28 - Muffins in the Morning

➶ March 28 - Dodge Brawl

➶ March 31 - Student Holiday & Parent/Teacher Conferences

➶ April 2 - Spring Fine Arts Showcase

➶ April 4 - Pizza Friday & Spirit Friday

➶ April 8 & 9 - Closed Campus for STAAR Testing

➶ April 10 - Archers Council General Membership Meeting & Elections (All Parents Encouraged to Attend)

➶ April 10 & 11 - Spring Play - You Can’t Take It With You

➶ April 11 - Muffins in the Morning

➶ April 15 & 16 - Closed Campus for STAAR Testing

➶ April 17 - Crazy Socks Day - Easter

➶ April 17 - Spirit Night (TBD)

➶ April 18 - Student & Staff Good Friday Holiday

➶ April 21 - Bad Weather Make-up Day

➶ April 23 & 24 - Closed Campus for STAAR Testing

➶ April 24 - Save the Date ~ American History Day

➶ April 25 - Senior Dinner and Toasts

➶ April 26 - Save the Date ~ Middle School Dance sponsored by House of Newton

➶ May 3 - Save the Date ~ Junior/Senior Prom

*Click the Calendars above or below to find event details.

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A Message From Ms. Loy, Headmaster

Ms. Loy’s Book Club – March 27, 6:00 PM in the B3 Upper School Library

Join Ms. Loy for a magical evening of book talk and good company! This semester, we’re diving into The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald—a timeless tale of adventure and courage!

Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 PM in the B3 Upper School Library.

Read the book at your own pace, then come ready to share thoughts, insights, and maybe even a few favorite passages! No pressure, just a fun and casual discussion with fellow book lovers. See you there! 😊

Around Campus...

Free Student-Led Tutoring for Upper School Students. Fourth Quarter Sign-Up Now Open.

National Honor Society Student-Led tutoring registration is now open to upper school students for the fourth quarter. Tutoring will be held from 7:30-7:55 in the Building 3 Library for those who sign-up in advance. Click here to sign up and show up for tutoring at the selected time slot.

Registration & Meal Deal Orders Extended through Wednesday! Here’s All the Scoop...

Registration extended through Wednesday, March 26, 2025, so register today! Use the QR code above or this link to register.

Pre-order the Meal Deal by Wednesday, March 26th. Each meal includes 2 Bush's chicken tender rolls, chips, & a drink. Order here!

Rack up some volunteer hours. Help at the event? Use this link to donate food items and/or your time!

Date & Time - The event will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 in the B1 Gym. Teams will arrive at 5pm. The tournament begins at 5:30.

Spring Fine Arts Showcase – A Celebration of Creativity ~ April 2!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talent of our Founders students! The Spring Fine Arts Showcase will take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm in the Building 3 cafeteria.

This event, sponsored by the FCA Fine Arts Department and the Fine Arts Booster Council, is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy:

Stunning art from our upper school art studio classes
Beautiful chamber music performed by our talented orchestra students
Exciting excerpts from the spring theater production

The best part? There is no entry fee! Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and family to enjoy the arts in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the front office or contact Mr. Stiglich.

We can't wait to see you there!

🎭 Get Ready for a Night of Laughs, Chaos, and Quirky Fun! 🎭
Join us for You Can’t Take It With You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy brought to life by the FCAL Theatre! 🤩 Step into the wonderfully wacky world of the Sycamore family, where fireworks (literally) fly, love takes unexpected turns, and life is never boring!
📅 Show Dates: Thursday, April 10 & Friday, April 11
📍 Location: B3 Café
⏰ Showtime: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
This play is fun for all ages, but it's best suited for students in grades 6-12 who will fully appreciate the humor! 😆
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Early!
💰 Advance Purchase (by April 4): $5 Adult | $3 Student/Child
💰 At the Door (after April 4, cash only): $6 Adult | $4 Student/Child
👩‍🏫 Founders teachers & staff get in free!
🎟️ Reserve advance tickets here by 4/4/25: Advance tickets.
Don’t miss out on this hilarious, heartwarming show—grab your tickets now! 🎭✨

volunteers

👀 Calling All Archer Volunteers! 🏹☕

Need an easy way to knock out some of your 20 volunteer hours? We've got you covered! ✅

1️⃣ Be a Hall Monitor during STAAR testing 📚🔎 – Help keep things running smoothly, and enjoy an exclusive coffee & snack bar for volunteers while you're at it! ☕🍪 We need 20+ volunteers for this role!! Click here to pick your spot!

2️⃣ Volunteer for Dodge Brawl 🤾‍♂️🎉 – From concession donations, setup, to game day fun, there are plenty of ways to jump in and help!

Your time makes a BIG difference, and we appreciate every minute! ⏳💙 Use this link to sign up and get those hours in!

thesis

Attend a Senior Thesis Presentation ~ Now through April 24

At Founders Classical Academy of Leander, the senior thesis project represents the culmination of our students’ remarkable study throughout their careers at Founders. Please help us celebrate and honor their diligence by attending their presentations. Presentations will run through the end of April. All presentations will occur in the Building 3 Library. Founders Families are invited and encouraged to support our seniors as they fulfill this rite of passage to graduation. The presentation schedule can be found here. Senior Thesis Presentations 2025 Public Schedule is subject to change.

⭐ Save the Dates...

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* Continuing Request for Printer Paper! Thank you!!

Our communal supplies are running low. 🖨️🚨 If you’re able, please consider donating reams of 20 lb printer paper (for example: https://a.co/d/ge2irGr) to help keep things running smoothly. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Drop off at one of the front offices

Or ship to: Founders Classical Academy 1303 Leander Dr. Leander, TX 78641 Thank you for supporting our school!

* Pizza Friday and Muffins in the Morning Sign-up Sheets...

Pizza Friday Sign-up here to help.

Muffins in the Morning Sign-up here to help.

*All volunteer sign-up sheets can always be found at this link.

* No Cost Student-Led Tutoring for Upper School Students. Third Quarter Sign-Up Now Available.

National Honor Society Student-Led tutoring is available at no cost to any upper school student, grades 6-12. Tutoring will held from 7:30-7:55 in the Building 3 Library for those who sign-up in advance. Select your spot here and show up for tutoring at the selected time spot.

* Paid Teacher-Led Tutoring is Now Available for Students of All Grades

Teacher-Led tutoring cannot take place on campus. Please make other arrangements with persons on this Tutoring list.pdf Please contact each person individually with questions.

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