We just love this student created flyer about Kindness Week! Our elementary students are participating in The Great Kindness Challenge all weeklong. Here, our 4th and 5th graders use "talking chips" to dialogue and share thoughts about their kindness maps. We can't wait to be a Kindness Certified school!Â
Please share: Only two weeks until FJA's first-round lottery closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sun 2/9.
The new year is an ideal time for a PBIS school climate refresh! This past month, Cedar students created class vision boards and continued learning about self-regulation and reflective strategies like reset breaths, guided imagery, and mindfulness. South Beaver students worked together on teamwork challenges, analyzed Hammurabi's Code and its school code of conduct implications, and set school culture goals. Thank you Ms. Shawna, Ms. Bax, Ms. Patterson, Ms. Carrie, Mr. Sarnoski, and Ms. Angerbauer for developing these unique-to-FJA lessons and activities based upon best practices!
Thanks to the GeoFamily Foundation's recent $57,500 donation, we've reached our original $150,000 Gemini Campus fundraising goal! This donation will be used for our Gemini recreational field. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the Giovale family and to all in our school community who have contributed time and other charitable gifts to ensure a bright future for FJA. If you'd like to support FJA, you can donate here: https://givebutter.com/giveFJA. You can also support FJA via the Arizona School Tax Credit: https://www.fjacademy.com/o/fjacademy/page/donate
First-round lottery deadline for Fall 2025 Enrollment is February 9th. Apply here: https://www.fjacademy.com/o/fjacademy/page/admission and learn more at our January Open Houses.
It was a busy and fun couple of weeks leading up to the Winter Break. Thanks to everyone who participated in and supported the FJA Middle School Winter Arts Showcase and Crockpot Meal Night. Also, heartfelt thanks to the PTG and the many families who donated delicious food for the Staff Appreciation Luncheons. We are grateful for all of you. Happy holidays!
The Flagstaff Festival of Science lives on! Ms. Conway's class has had three special guest presentations recently and learned about NASA and space, entomology, and wolf conservation. Thankful for this unique lecture series!
Thanks to our Parent Teacher Group for their continued thoughtfulness! Yesterday, PTG member Rick Nevius and his daughter, Abigail, surprised us at our monthly all-staff meeting with items from teachers' wishlists--composting bins for the Cedar Campus and a coffee maker and local coffee for South Beaver. Thank you, PTG!
Between our Cedar and Beaver Campuses, FJA students and families collected over 1,400 pounds of food this November to donate to the Flagstaff Family Food Center. Grateful for our school community and the spirit of generosity!
Thank you to W. L. Gore & Associates for supporting our students with a $4100 donation through their Gore Volunteer Support Grant Program. Special thanks to FJA parent Jill Knuth for compiling the grant application and submitting it on our school’s behalf.
November is National Native American Heritage Month! Thanks to Ms. Tsinnijinnie and her Navajo Club students for hosting a Spirit Week and educating middle schoolers on important issues this past week.
New clubs based on student demand are a hallmark at FJA middle school. Thanks to Mr. Dujardin for sponsoring an Outdoor Ed Club this year. Hikes to check out fall foliage and explore the lava tubes have been a fun way to spend Friday afternoons.
Enjoy Fratelli's pizza this Tuesday 11/19! Spread the word to friends and neighbors: 10% of all Fratelli's Downtown location sales on Tuesday benefit FJA's PTG, which benefits our students and staff! We'd love to see you that evening in person at 119 W. Phoenix Avenue!
Our fourth graders have been enjoying their time making music and friends with residents at The Peaks. Thank you to Meghan Callaghan for coordinating this monthly event and inviting FJA!
With voting happenig at South Beaver today, our middle school had the perfect excuse to explore NAU and have classes and experiences at other spots around campus. Thanks, NAU!
Ms. Angerbauer and Mr. Cola are leading all 7th and 8th grade science students in a hands-on Algae Academy unit this semester! Read more in the Daily Sun: https://5il.co/30ko9
Louie the Lumberjack and players from the NAU Football Team were welcomed guests at the Cedar PAW Draw and Beaver Community Meeting yesterday. Thanks to the team for greeting students, signing autographs, and sharing their student athlete experiences. Let's go Jacks!
Thanks to all students, families, and staff who participated in Mystery History on Halloween at Cedar. It was wonderful to have so many parents and historical visitors on campus. Thanks for supporting this elementary tradition!
Learning, creating music, and making friends in our Children's House. Thank you Ms. Barbara, Ms. Tammy, Ms. Robin, and Ms. Zelenka for teaching and loving our youngest students!
