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!
Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for our middle school Bike FROM School event today! Thanks to all those who came out today and/or to our elementary Bike TO School event earlier this month. Special thanks to Ms. Patterson, Ms. Shawna, and Mr. Cola, as well as our PTG for the breakfast goodies!
Thank you to APS for hosting the annual Supply My Class contest for teachers. This year, Ms. Cernohous at Cedar and "b" at South Beaver each one $500 to use however they choose for their classrooms/students. We've had different teachers win over the years and the funds are always appreciated.
Our student-powered Waste Management Committee's first-ever Gear Swap was a success! Thanks to all the families who donated reusable outdoor and sports gear, Ms. Cole, and the students who worked hard to make their vision come to life! Lots of smiles as students used credits to purchase their gently used new treasures.
Happy Homecoming, NAU! Thanks to all the football players who spent time with our students today. Good luck with the big game!
Please donate outdoor or athletic gear for the upcoming FJA Gear Swap to benefit the 5th grade field trip. Just drop off your gear at the Cedar Campus by 9:00 a.m. this Friday 10/18. Gear will be on sale 9-10 A.M. and again from 2-3 P.M. All are welcome! Click here for more details: https://5il.co/2yxzh
Thanks, Arizona Mushroom Society, for hosting our middle school students on quite a unique field trip--lots of learning and lots of fun!
