From the Principal's Desk
May 24, 2021
Greetings FWAFA Family,
What a wild ride school has been this year! I just want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our wonderful students, amazing parent supporters, and awesome teachers for your grace and resilience as we figured out how to "do school" during a global pandemic. FWAFA is definitely a family, and I am so proud to serve this incredible community. You inspire me on a daily basis!
The things you need to know this week are the following:
1. PTSO is having a FREE FASHION DAY on Thursday, May 27. Just bring your gently worn and too small uniforms to school in exchange for a wristband allowing you to wear your own fashion that day. Please be mindful of school dress code standards when it comes to lengths and holes, etc.
2. The Elementary School Supply List is attached to the JupiterEd email where you found the link to this newsletter. You can either purchase from the TBC fundraiser or purchase your supplies on your own. Supply lists for middle and high school will be published in August at the beginning of school.
3. Summer Reading Assignments are on the website under the Resources tab and in this newsletter. If you have questions about the summer reading, please talk to your reading/English teacher.
I hope everyone has a safe, fun, relaxing, rejuvenating summer. You have all earned it! We know we have a lot of work to do next year, and we are already elbow-deep in the planning stages of what promises to be the best FWAFA year yet - 2021-2022! Can't wait to see everyone back on August 16! Take care and see you soon!
Creatively yours,
Dr. Jackson
Last Faculty Talent Show Vignette Features Dr. Kevin Polman and Mr. Evan Bairlipp - Check It Out!
MS and HS Dance Performs!
Please enjoy performance projects by the Middle School and High School Dance Classes taught by Ms. Langford and Ms. Rodriguez. This video showcases these classes in choreography by faculty and students. Thank you for taking time to watch these performances and supporting FWAFA Dance!
PTSO Fashion Day for Donated Uniforms - Thursday, May 27
Congratulations to Ambassador of the Arts Recipient Jenna Williamson - 12th Grader
2021 High School Circle Theatre Playwriting Awards!
Finalists
THE REUNION by Aidan Brock
BUD by Lauren Brown
WITH YOU by Caleb Jackson
Semi-Finalists
FROM ABOVE by Maya Michalski
SHOT IN THE DARK by Zoe Phillips
Summer Reading!
PTSO End-of-Year Parent Survey
Our wonderful PTSO is requesting feedback from our families. Please take a few minutes to complete the End-of-Year PTSO survey.
Awards Assemblies Recordings Available Now
High School Awards on Monday, May 17
Middle School Awards on Tuesday, May 18
Elementary School Awards on Wednesday, May 19
Incoming 6th and 7th Graders in Theatre: Join Jr. Thespians
Once you have completed the form, Ms. Wilton will send you more details about meetings over the summer.
School-Issued Device Return
Summer Intern Volunteers Needed
Ms. Ferraro is seeking energetic, passionate, and talented high school students to volunteer as Student Interns for this year’s Creative Arts Summer Camps. The camps will be held in-person on both the FWAFA & TeSA campus and all COVID safety measures used during the school year will continue to remain in place. This is a great opportunity to earn a large amount of volunteer hours in a short period of time and/or have a fun experience that will look great on college applications and resumes. Please read through the details below and email Ms. Ferraro with where she can sign you up!
Name of Camp: Creative Arts Camp
Ages Attending Camp: 3-12
Arts Explored at Camp: Dance, music, theatre, visual art
Dates/Location of June Session: June 21-25 @ TeSA (8:30am-4:30pm each day)
Dates/Location of July Session: July 12-16 @ FWAFA (8:30am-4:30pm each day)
Student Intern Spots
Dance Intern
Theatre Intern
Music Intern
Visual Art Intern
Interns (2) for: 3-4 year olds
Intern for: 5-6 year olds
Intern for: 7-8 year olds
Intern for: 9-10 year olds
Intern for: 11-12 year olds
How to Sign Up
- Send email to Ms. Ferraro (sheyna.ferraro@artsacademics.org)
- List if you would like to volunteer for the June or July Session (or both)
- List your top 3 Intern Spot options (art area or age range/see list above)
Deadline to Sign Up
- Please sign up by May 14th @ 5pm
- Volunteer spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis so the earlier you email the better chance you have of getting your 1st or 2nd choice volunteer spot.
It’s time to order your school supplies for this fall! To make school supply shopping easy, our Texas Boys Choir has teamed up with a bulk supply company to purchase school supply packs for next school year. Order forms were sent home with elementary students last week and are also available to download/print online and return to the school.
Please visit https://fwafaschoolsupplies.godaddysites.com/ for more information. Supply packs include all supplies needed for elementary (grades 3-6) academics and fine arts classes, with the exception of dance & PE clothes/bag and the FWAFA planner, which will be available for purchase this summer.
Pre-ordered supplies will be delivered to the school before Back-to-School Night in August. Get your order in quickly so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to save some time and support the Texas Boys Choir!
If you prefer to buy school supplies on your own, please see the JupiterEd email with the link to this newsletter for the attachment of the School Supply List.
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
1. Go to this direct link https://www.balfour.com/texas/fort-worth/fort-worth-academy-of-fine-arts
to order your yearbook. They are only available to purchase online.
2. Order quickly! We sell out every year!
3. They will be full color - 144 pages and $58.00. The yearbook will cover elementary, middle, and high school performances and events!
4. There will be options to order extra autograph pages, a protective cover, and a yearzine.
5. Due to COVID and in order to have enough content, we pushed back the yearbook distribution to late summer. The exact date that they will be passed out has not been determined yet, but I will keep everyone posted. We know it's not as much fun to get them after school is over, but please don't let that get in the way of ordering a book. This will be a year to remember! We worked really hard to get this book done during this crazy time!
6. Normally everything that happens after spring break isn’t included. This year, Ms. Wiggins will get to include many things that are happening after spring break which is very exciting!
7. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GOING ON SALE! They were not available to purchase at the first of the year.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Ryan Wiggins - Yearbook Advisor.
May is Mental Health Month!
We know how much you love your arts classes during the school year, and hope you will keep up the fun this summer as well! We are offering camps in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art for ages 3-18.
More Details:
· Open to the public
· 9am - 4pm
· Monday - Friday
· Before & after care available
· In-person & online options
· Classes taught by degreed instructors
· End-of-week showcase for all students
· We offer multi-week and sibling discounts
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer: More Information
If you would like more information about the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, click the following two links.
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/governor-abbott-hhsc-announce-2.5-billion-in-pandemic-food-benefits-for-texas-families.pdfhttps://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/p-ebt-flyer-english.pdf
Quick Links
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, May 24 - grade 6 STAAR reading (on computer); At-Home Student Device Pick-Up, Senior Showcase for invited guests at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25 - Senior Showcase Assembly for all grade levels, Senior Showcase for invited guests at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26 - Graduation rehearsal at 9:00 a.m., Graduation at 7:00 p.m. for invited guests at McGorman Performing Arts Center
Thursday, May 27 - Bring Donated Uniforms for Free Dress Fashion Day; Last day of school; Early Release at 12:15 p.m.
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