Academy at the Farm

Academy at the Farm is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Borders as our new Director. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, character development, and community involvement, Mr. Borders is dedicated to continuing the school’s legacy of success, which has earned us an A-rating for 17 years.

Mr. Borders has contributed significantly to the Pasco County community in roles such as Assistant Principal of the Year (2020) and Principal of the Year (2025) from the District School Board of Pasco County. He looks forward to leading Academy at the Farm through its next chapter, including the expansion into high school education next year.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Borders to the AATF community. We are excited for the future under his leadership.

Welcome to February! As we move through the second half of the school year, we are excited to share upcoming events, activities, and important reminders. Thank you for your continued support in making our Primary Community a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Dates to Know

February 13th: Primary Valentine Cards Exchange. Teachers participating will send out information.

February 14th: No School for Teachers and Students

February 17th: No School: Presidents' Day

February 17th-23rd: Pasco County Fair

February 18: Kindergarten attends the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center to watch Jack Hartman perform educational songs.

Uniforms: To make sure that all students align with our uniform policy, we'd like to ask you to check your child's uniform for proper fit as we start the 2nd half of the year.

Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for student success. Please continue to have your child on time and at school regularly.

Lost and Found: Lost and Found: If your child has misplaced a jacket, please check the Lost and Found located under the covered area.

Thank you for your partnership in making our school a great Primary Community for learning.

The Power of Punctuality

Being on time and attending school every day might seem like small habits, but they have a big impact on success. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track with their academic and social development.

When students arrive on time, they start the day focused and ready to learn. Missing just a few minutes of instruction can lead to gaps in understanding, making it harder to keep up. Likewise, frequent absences can cause students to fall behind academically and socially, making it more challenging for them to be on the same level as their peers.

Simple steps like setting alarms, preparing school materials the night before, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule can make mornings smoother and reduce the risk of being late or absent.

Let's make every day count by making attendance and punctuality a priority.

Mr. Reeves, the sponsor of the Middle School STEM Club, is proud to share that the team recently competed in a challenging event with 23 different STEM-focused activities. These events covered a wide range of topics including anatomy, experiments, crime solving, and creating experiments using mystery materials. Formed in late October, the team had the opportunity to sharpen their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Competing against 17 teams, AATF earned several impressive awards: 9th place in Crime Busters/Forensics, 9th place in Experimental Designs, 8th place in Meteorology, 8th place in Reach for the Stars/Astronomy, 6th place in Road Scholar/US Maps, and one student earned 6th place for building their own wind turbine!

Eleanor Brown and her friend Ariana Gonzales painting (for the school experience painting with Mrs.Raza).

They had so much fun! Eleanor even taught me a new trick at putting stars in the sky. They were so chatty and I loved it. They were truly a treat. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.

This month many of our students have been working hard to prepare for the start of fair season. Whether it's completing record books, making posters, or practicing showmanship, a lot of work has been put in. Good luck to all exhibitors showing at the fair this year!

At our January FFA meeting, our recreational activity was a skillathon station competition. Officers from our team set up stations on different projects and our advisor did a cheese tasting table. Members learned about the animals and had fun socializing with their peers while learning.

This month we will also host our FFA alumni bowling tournament where families can come and bowl to raise money for our chapter.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bonita's Flower Shop for their generous donation of beautiful flowers.

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