**This communication is for students in grades 6-12. Information for our elementary students will be in a separate email.**
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We have a full week of learning ahead and then Thanksgiving break! We hope to see you at Your Pie Pizza Fundraiser.
Your Pie Pizza Fundraiser
Hey Phoenix! Do you like pizza? Do you want to help support our school? If you answered yes to both of these questions, please join us at "Your Pie Pizza" in Thornton on Wednesday November 16th for a fundraiser! All sales between 4pm and 8pm will have a portion of the sale donated to FSOA! Hope to see you there!
End of Semester / Final Exam Schedule
At the end of first semester, we will have an adjusted schedule to account for final exams and a Winter Break celebration!
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Finals will take place on Tuesday, December 13th and Wednesday, December 14th. For the complete schedule, click here.
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All high school classes will have a final exam or culminating project
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All middle school classes will have a final exam, unit exam, or culminating project
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Students will be required to log into class and take the exams during the time shown.
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Please note that exams are intended to be 60 minutes in length. Extra time (+50%) is built into this schedule, to allow for students who have an accommodation on their 504 or IEP.
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All students (grades 2-12) are invited to join us for a special in-person Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 15th.
Peer Engagement
We have a new round of secondary Peer Engagement activities, starting this Wednesday! Check out all of the new offerings below.
Jewelry Making
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Explore jewelry making with found objects and learn a new skill.
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Cookie Decorating
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As the holidays approach, we’ll decorate themed cookies (and you get to eat them after!).
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Bingo
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N-38? O-68? Anyone got Bingo yet? Prizes for the winners.
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Charades
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Act it out and guess!
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Festivals of the World
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Curious about how the rest of the world celebrates the holidays? Drop in to learn new perspectives.
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Quieter Zone / Puzzles
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Take a break in a quiet space. Enjoy completing some puzzles, coloring, or other quiet activities.
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HIIT
Workouts
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Come ready to sweat and participate in an intense workout. Bring tennis shoes and some water!
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Table Top Games
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Come socialize and play familiar games or try something new!
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STEM
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Turing Tumble is a revolutionary new game where players build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles.
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Walk & Talk
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Outside stroll to chat and meet new people while enjoying the great outdoors. Bring a jacket!
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Trading Card Games
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Come socialize and play familiar games or try something new!
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Blooket
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Come play your favorite Blooket games with your friends!
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Lawn Games
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Come soak up the sun while we play Bocce Ball, Cornhole, Connect 4, and other lawn games
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Next Weeks-at-a-Glance
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Monday, 11/14
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Tuesday, 11/15
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Wednesday, 11/16
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Thursday, 11/17
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Friday, 11/18
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Asynchronous Work Day
Learning Lab (in-person) from 7:40 - 11:30 and 12:00 - 3:30
Week’s work due 11:59 p.m.
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Synchronous classes
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Secondary Engagement In-Person 8:00 - 12:00
Asynchronous Work Day
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Synchronous classes
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Asynchronous Work Day
Learning Lab (in-person) from 7:40 - 11:30 and 12:00 - 3:30
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Monday, 11/21
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Tuesday, 11/22
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Wednesday, 11/23
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Thursday, 11/24
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Friday, 11/25
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No School– Thanksgiving Break
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