FSOA: Secondary Parent Communication 1/10/2025

 

*This communication is for students in grades 6-12 at FSOA. Information for our elementary students will be in a separate email. *

Dear FSOA Parents/Guardians and Students, 

We hope you had a great first week of classes! Keep reading for more important announcements.

Best, 

Adria Moersen Lamb, Principal

 

Winter MAPS Testing - Wednesday, January 15th

• Our first school assessment day is Wednesday, January 15th. There will be no peer engagement this day. 
• Who:
  • All 6th to 9th graders
  • 10th to 12th grade students on an IEP or in an ELD class
• What: 
  • Reading and Math MAPs assessments. 
• Option 1:   Most students will be testing virtually
  • When: 8:00 AM to 12 PM
• Option 2:  Students on IEPs, students in an ELD class, or any student who prefers to be in person are invited to test in-person. 
  • When: 8:00 AM to 12 PM
  • Where:  1865 W. 121st Avenue, #100C.   

Important Dates 

• Plan ahead! Check out our *updated* important dates calendar (English / Spanish) to plan ahead for spring conferences, testing, and continuation! 

Phoenix Frolic: A Night Of Movement, Mindfulness, and Family Fun!

• Join us for the Phoenix Frolic on Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 for an evening of fun and wellness for all ages! We're offering yoga classes and a dance fitness session, both led by certified instructors, plus a pickling & fermentation demonstration from a local expert. You can also enjoy a silent disco, relaxing water art, a sip and craft session, and the chance to help design a community mural. CU Anschutz will host sessions on healthy alternatives, and we'll have the gym open for workouts too!

Colorado Mammoth Game Fundraiser

• We're excited to announce a fun and action-packed opportunity to support our school! Join us for a Colorado Mammoth lacrosse game on Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 PM at Ball Arena.
• For every ticket sold, our school receives a portion back to support important programs and activities. Plus, if we sell 50 or more tickets, our students and families will be invited into the fan tunnel to high-five the players as they run onto the field!
• Click on this link to purchase tickets for your family and friends.Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the game!

Social Media: Follow us

• Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages! Give us a like and a follow at “Five Star Online Academy.”  

Community Partner – American Furniture Warehouse

• Thinking of home furnishings? Make any purchase (online or in-person), anytime, at any American Furniture Warehouse location and our school benefits! 
• During check-out, mention our school or our Partner ID: FSOA12, and AFW will donate 2-4% back on all purchases.
• Check out this flyer for more info.

Wellness Bulletin

• Click here for this week's Wellness Bulletin. 

Next Weeks-at-a-Glance

Secondary (Grades 6-12)

Note: irregularities appear in red

*Days for synchronous class vary by student.*