A Very Big THANK YOU to all the FAA Parents and the PTSA for making the Cadet Cookie Party a true success…..we couldn’t have done it without you!  If you haven't stopped by the Hall of Flags to see the decorations, please do so!

 

TRAVEL

Winter Break Travel Information

You should be aware that check-out days are also test days. Please do not check your child out early!  If your child misses the morning classes that day, the absence will be considered unexcused, and he or she will receive a grade of zero for the test/s missed. In addition to the unexcused absence, you will be responsible for booking some form of airport transportation other than the FAA shuttle. Our transportation will not be available to those leaving before – or coming back later than -- the published check-out/check-in dates and times.  We very much appreciate your cooperation and understanding at this most hectic time of year!

Cadets Traveling Home by Air:

Christmas break is approaching, and if you haven’t yet booked flights for your son or daughter, you’ll need to do so as soon as possible. Please send your child’s itinerary, including airline and flight number, to our travel department at travel@flair.com, or by fax at 321.728.7233.

On travel days, such as Friday, December 21, our airport shuttles will not begin taking cadets to the airport until 12:00 noon – We are sorry, but there cannot be accommodations made for earlier departures (this is one of our busiest travel days of the year! :

· Dec 21, Check-out @ noon: The first airport shuttle will leave FAA at noon

· No flights departing earlier than 4:00 pm from Orlando

· No flights departing earlier than 2:00 pm from Melbourne

· Jan 6, Back at FAA by 6:00 pm: The last shuttle will pick up from the airport for:

· Orlando flights arriving no later than 4:00 pm

· Melbourne flights arriving no later than 5:00 pm

Day Student Transportation on Check-Out Days:

On Friday, December 21, students are to check-out at 12:00 noon, but ONLY AFTER their area passes inspection. The day student buses will depart campus at APPROXIMATELY 12:30 pm.

Florida Shuttle Transportation on Check-Out Days:

On Friday, December 21, students traveling by Florida Shuttles (Miami, Jacksonville, and Orlando-West Coast routes) can check-out beginning at noon. The shuttles will start loading at that time and will depart FAA at 1:00 pm. Please adjust your pick-up time accordingly. The Miami Shuttle will fill up fast – encourage your child to sign up as soon as the sign-up list is available. Any cadets who do not sign up in time to be assured a seat on the shuttle, will have to be picked up. Thank you for your consideration!!

ACADEMICS:

The Winter Holiday testing schedule will be as follows:

 

Thursday, December 20:

1st period – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

2nd period – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

3rd period – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

4th period – review/normal class day

5th/6th period – review/normal class day

7th period – review/normal class day

8th period – review/normal class day

 

Friday, December 21:

8:00-8:45 – FOURTH PERIOD – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

8:50-9:35 – FIFTH/SIXTH PERIOD – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

9:40-10:25 – SEVENTH PERIOD – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

10:30-11:15 – EIGHTH PERIOD – TEST/GRADED ASSIGNMENT

Check-out @ noon

 

ADMISSIONS:

Open House:  INVITE ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS!

Sunday, January 13th at 1:00 pm. Second semester is coming soon! We have a few more spots for qualified students for this school year, especially for female students as we build our co-ed program. If you have any friends or relatives with children who might be good additions to the cadet corps of FAA, please invite them to this! Contact our Admissions 321-723-3211 ext 30040 or request@flair.com or admissionwebsite@flair.com.We will be located in Classrooms 23-24. Spread the word about the excellent teachers, small classes and leadership development that cadets at FAA receive!

 

Florida Air Academy Preschool  Florida Air Academy Preschool still has room for children ages 6 weeks through 3 years.  If you know of anyone who is looking for a safe and caring community for their child to learn have them call the Admissions Office at 723-3211, ext. 30012.  Snacks and hot meals provided!

We are now accepting applications for our Summer Session 2008!  Our summer session is a six-week non-military program that allows students to earn academic credit while developing better study skills.  Students will also be able to participate in fun activities such as Equestrian, Scuba, Flight, Sea Camp, Surfing/Skateboarding and much more!  FAA also offers weekly trips to Disney, Wet and Wild, Blizzard Beach, Busch Gardens and other Central Florida theme parks.  For more information on how to apply, contact the Admissions Department at 321-723-3211 ext 1 

 

RAP (Refer a Pal):

If you refer a student to us and your potential cadet enrolls in the Academy, after one semester is completed, you are eligible to earn a gift card from Best Buy. Visit our website at www.flair.com and click on 'Refer a cadet' on the home page. The web site is simple and easy to navigate. Make a difference in a young person’s life!

 

HOLIDAY GIFTS AT THE F.A.A. CAMPUS STORE!!!

Hours are:

Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

Thursday – Sunday 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Phone:  321/723-3211  ext 30047 or 30029

NEW ITEMS:

Christmas Ornament $7.00

Fleece Blanket - Nylon reverse side (embroidered logo) $35.00

folds into carrying case

Duffle Bag (embroidered logo) $35.00

Tee Shirts (Tee shirts will arrive the last week in November.)

My Grandson / Granddaughter / Son / Daughter

Attends Florida Air Academy

M - L - XL - 2 X - $20.00

My Brother / Sister

Attends Florida Air Academy –

Youth Size - S/M/L - $20.00

Car Magnets - No more stickers!!!! $12.00

And the other items –

Tree Ornament $ 6.00

Wool Blanket $45.00

Clothing - Polos, Denim, and Khaki Shirts - Sweatshirts - Hooded Sweatshirts - Caps & Visors.

If there is no one in the BX, please stop by OPS who will contact our Purchasing Department.

 

CADET CORNER:

Congratulations to Jeremy Kahn for his acceptance to Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Congratulations to Josh Laredo for his acceptance to Florida International University in Miami, Florida

 

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society! .

            Officers:

           President:  Ploy Palakavong

           Vice President:   Jordan Davis

           Secretary:   Charlene Gracia

           Treasurer:  Jeff Novick

New Members:   

            Seniors:  Young Gee Hong, Michael Pinkley, Luis Rivera

            Sophomores: Jerald Hammen, Ashley Shannon

 

Members: 

            Phillip Bunker, Julianna Harvin, Tarik Acevedo, Catherine Allred, Cynthia Barbosa

FAAPA:

The 3rd Annual Dinner Show DVD should be ready for pickup by December 21st!

If you would like to order a copy ($25.00) please email: mpuchala@cfl.rr.com

 

GUIDANCE:

1.  Our tutoring program is still accepting new students.  Any parent interested in obtaining tutoring for their son or daughter, may contact Mrs. Lisa Gray at lgray@flair.com or your son's/daughter's guidance counselor listed below. There is an additional fee for this tutoring service.

"Class of 2008" Information:

2. A. Seniors should be fully aware of college application deadlines as late submission could preclude acceptance of an otherwise qualified candidate.

 B. Seniors and their parents should begin reviewing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) to ensure that they have the necessary documentation prior to the January 1st, 2008, opening date for submission. (A handout was given to each senior with FAFSA information).

C. Seniors interested in applying to the Service Academies or for ROTC scholarships are reminded that time is very short and to report to Guidance for assistance with this lengthy process.

D. Seniors are also reminded to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.NCAAClearinghouse.net and Florida Bright Futures Scholarships @ www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.

E. Finally, seniors are constantly reminded not to procrastinate with their college application process. A number of seniors have already submitted college applications and received their letters of acceptance. 

3. On a related topic, parents are once again encouraged to contact their son's/daughter's guidance counselor regarding the college application/admission process. Our Seniors have been advised finalize writing their college essays; to procure 2 to 3 letters of recommendation; to compile their high school resumes; to sign up for additional standardized testing, (i.e., ACT, TOEFL, SAT re-test); to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse; to investigate scholarship opportunities and sources; and most of all, to maintain or improve their Senior year grades and not procrastinate with their college application material.

Parents: Please speak to your son or daughter about this important process and encourage them to complete the college application process.

Reminder: Acceptance to a college or university is a Florida Air Academy graduation requirement.

4. An additional computer has been set up in the Guidance Office for seniors who either are having trouble accessing college websites due to the Academy's firewall or need counselor assistance in submitting their college applications on-line. This computer is available to seniors during their lunch periods, after school, or during non-core course periods with prior teacher approval.

5. Seniors who feel that their current SAT or ACT scores are not indicative of their true academic ability have been encouraged to register for subsequent testing. Time is growing short to take either of these tests and being able to submit the scores to selected colleges and universities. Registration information and forms are available in the Guidance Office.

Guidance Calendar:

Dec. 20th:  December SAT scores available on-line at www.collegeboard.com

Jan.1st:  Earliest submission date for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Jan. 26th:  SAT (Optional)

Guidance Personnel:

LTC Reggie Bird, Guidance Director: rbird@flair.com (Cadets with last names A through L)

Ms. Laura Zamjahn, Guidance Counselor: lzamjahn@flair.com (Cadets with last names M through Z)

Ms. Bonnie Miller, Registrar: bmiller@flair.com (School records)

 

INFIRMARY:

The infirmary staff usually packs up medication for the holidays for all cadets that take their medications daily. Some students don't take their medication when not in school. If anyone wants their child to have their medications packed for the holiday that normally would not get them, please let us know. Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday.

Email: druocco@flair.com or aholland@flair.coM Telephone: 321-723-3211 ext 30035 to Mrs. Ruocco

 

JROTC

On Friday, 14 Dec, the Sabre Team and Senior Color Guard will support a special Health First Hospice luncheon at the Airport Hilton. 

Thomas Brock, Philip Bunker, Anthony Cline, Dalton Diedrich, Seth Grabowski, J.J. Linehan, Scotty Moring, Eric Sade, O’Shea Sewell and Jason Williams

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

A dive for certified divers is planned for the weekend of January 26/27 in Key Largo, FL.

Please contact John Hudacek via e-mail or FAX with written permission.

 

Driver's education, rock climbing and martial arts will begin again in the second semester-a reminder that all these programs, along with flight and SCUBA training, are initiated through the accounting office with your written permission to take an activity plus having the program fee paid.

 

YEARBOOK ADS:

Here is the information you will need for a Senior Ad and a Business Ad in the 2008 Yearbook.

http://www.flair.com/pages/ParentsNL/2007SeniorAD.jpg

http://www.flair.com/pages/ParentsNL/2007BusinessAD.jpg

 

WEB SITE:

Here is a link to the Daily Bulletin:

http://www.flair.com/pages/faaToday/bulletin/bulletin.htm

To find current sports schedules and rosters, refer to the site maintained by Jim O'Malley, our Athletic Director:

http://www.highschoolsports.net

For another link to the current weekly parent email newsletter, check this page which will be updated on a weekly basis:

http://www.flair.com/pages/faaToday/ParNewsLtr.htm

Link for homework assignments only. Parents do not have to log in.

http://www.flair.com/pages/academy/heroes.htm

To view your child's grades:

For online Passwords please email bkilfoy@flair.com to request user id and password

If you are in need of further assistance, please call Debra Jones at 321-723-3211 ext. 30027.

 

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:

Friday- Fan bus to Holy Trinity for the girls and boys varsity basketball game

Saturday- MGM Studios now called Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World

                Movies (in the evening)

Sunday- Avenues Mall; Beach