WE’RE ON THE WEB: Volume 20, Issue 11 “The School Where You Fit In” November 2009

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donate, please call the school at 14401 Jose Vedra Blvd How many days of
Jacksonville, FL 32250-2009 thankfulness are enough?
241-3515. (904) 223-4991 Inside Story 2
We can pick them up! Monday: I thank you for the
sunshine.
Inside Story 2
Tuesday: I thank you for a
smile.
Inside Story 3
Calendar Wednesday: I thank you for
a hug.
Inside Story 4
VIRUS POP-UP ALERT! Thursday: I thank you for
VIRUS POP-UP ALERT! November 25th - 27th Thanksgiving Inside Story 5
the breeze.
Holiday No School Friday: I thank you for soap
If you are working on your computer or surfing
November 2009 to wash my hands.
November 27th Home School Day Inside Story 6
the internet and a pop-up appears alerting you Saturday: I thank you for the
that your computer is infected with a virus, spy November 2nd - 5th Tech Week water.
-ware, or worm and to click on the pop-up to
November 5th Grades Due Sunday: I thank you for a
resolve or get rid of the virus. DO NOT CLICK song.
ON THE POP-UP! I say again DO NOT
November 6th MOSH Visit
CLICK ON THE POP-UP! Press the Ctrl Alt I have to go do some work
Del keys and select Task Manager or Start
9th & 10th graders. $7.00 December 2009 now, I could be here writing
Task Manager, then click on the Applications my thank you 24/7/365.
November 10th Student Led December 10th Christmas Concert /
tab. Click on the top application then hold Art Show Have a great and thankful
Conference
down the shift key and click on the last Thanksgiving.
application in the list (all should be highlighted November 11th No School December 18th 1/2 Day Ice Skating
blue) now click End Task. This should get rid Home School Day
A verse I am thankful for:
FALL PLAY You don't want to miss this hilarious night of
of the problem, now you need to purchase December 18th - January 1st theater. David Ives is known for his clever use of
NOVEMBER 13,14,15,20,21,22 "A righteous man may have
some anti-virus software. I would advise November 13th 14th & 15th Christmas Holidays the English language and his witty characters. many troubles but the Lord
checking with you Internet Service Provider All In The Timing Musical The high-school students are gearing up for The show will run November 13,14,20,21 at 8pm delivers him from them all."
first, I have Comcast as my Internet December 21st Home School Day their first production of the year! They will and November 15, 22 at 2pm. Please support
Provider and they give their customers November 20th Thanksgiving Feast & be performing: our students and invite your friends and family to Psalm: 34:19
McAfee for free. I would advise either Norton National Honor Society Induction All in the Timing the show! See you there! PG-13
or McAfee as a good tested software. Tickets are $10.00
November 20th 21st 22nd Eight Plays by David Ives Seniors, Military & Students $8.00
All In The Timing Musical
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K i d s W h o T r i c k T h e i r P a r e n t s

Some kids trick us into thinking that
poor parenting practices work. These
sweet, docile youngsters almost
always behave, even when we've
fallen into habits such as lecturing,
threatening or rescuing. Before long,
if we're unfortunate not to have
another child who is strong willed we
begin to believe that all is right with
the world.
Or is it?
Some children come out of the womb
holding doves. Nobody really knows
for certain why, but these kids are
wired to please others. In fact, they
even want to please us when our
skills hit the skids.
Am I the only one whose skills ever
go downhill?
Here's the problem:
Easy-going kids act out just as
much as strong willed kids.
They just do it on the inside…or
put it off until they're young adults.
In my work as a therapist, my
office was filled with nice kids
whose inner lives were in turmoil.
Since they didn't want to offend
their parents, they simply suffered
with anxiety, self-doubt, and
depression.
Our world is also filled with young
adults who were so sweet as kids that
they never learned to think for
themselves. Oftentimes, these young
people have mid-life crises at 20.
Jim Fay teaches a process for helping
kids develop good thinking skills and
self-esteem. Key to this process is
encouraging them to make decisions,
allowing them to make small mistakes
and letting them see that they have
what it takes to succeed.
If you can get your easy-going kids to
make at least one small mistake this
week, my mission in writing this tip
has been accomplished.
Thanks for reading!
Dr. Charles Fay
How Much Is Enough?
When people ask me the question,
"How much is enough?" I always say
"when enough is enough." Enough is
when you feel the burn and you can’t
take the pain any longer. Enough is
when you have to ask God for
help. Enough is when we need a
shoulder to cry on. Enough is when you
are suffering from an addiction and you
can’t run away. So when people ask
you that question, what will you
say? Will you make a good choice or a
bad one? Its your decision!
by Megan Vanway 9th grade
H I L I 1 - 4 R e a d s
R i s i n g a t
PSAT Testing
On October 14, Foundation Academy tested the largest
number of students ever on the PSAT. Seniors, Juniors and a few
10th and 9th graders participated in the test. Everyone cooperated
fully and the testing proceeded smoothly with the help of all HILI /
MASC 5-8 teachers and Ms. Gill supervising.
While we require the test for Juniors, as it is a college
scholarship opportunity, the Seniors were asked to take the test
this year. We will use their scores to compare with last year’s, if
available, to check on progress and discover strengths and
weaknesses. We’ll develop plans to build on strengths and correct
or compensate weaknesses. All students receive a detailed report
in December.
E s p e r a n z a
H o m e

This message is from Dr. Vinay
Goyal, MBBS, DRM, DNB. He is
a renowned doctor who lectured
on the topic H1N1 (SWINE
FLU), its origin and precautions.
The Message. . . . . . . . . . . Most
N95 respirators are designed to
filter 95% particulates of 0. 3µ,
while the size of H1N1 virus is
“In a global about 0. 1µ. Hence,
epidemic of this dependence on N95 to protect
nature, it's against H1N1 is like protecting
against rain with an umbrella
almost made of mosquito net. Tami flu
impossible not does not kill but prevents H1N1
coming into from further proliferation till the
virus limits itself in about 1-2
contact with weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1,
H1N1 in spite of like other Influenza A viruses,
all precautions.” only infects the upper respiratory
tract and proliferates (only)
there. The only portals of entry
are the nostrils and mouth/
throat. In a global epidemic of
this nature, it's almost impossible
not coming into contact with
H1N1 in spite of all precau-
tions. Contact with H1N1 is not
so much of a problem as
proliferation is. While you are
still healthy and not showing any
symptoms of H1N1 infection, in
order to prevent proliferation,
aggravation of symptoms and
development of secondary
infections, some very simple
steps not fully highlighted in
most official communications
can be practiced (instead of
focusing on how to stock N95
or Tami flu):
1. Frequent hand washing
(well highlighted in all official
communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face"
approach. Resist all
temptations to touch any part of
face (unless you want to eat,
bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with
warm salt water (use Listerine
if you don't trust salt). H1N1
takes 2-3 days after initial
infection in the throat/nasal
cavity to proliferate and show
characteristic symptoms.
Simple gargling prevents
proliferation. In a way,
gargling with salt water has the
same effect on a healthy
individual that Tami flu has on
an infected one. Don't
underestimate this simple,
inexpensive and powerful
preventive method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean
your nostrils at least once
every day with warm salt
water. Blowing the nose hard
once a day and swabbing both
nostrils with cotton buds
dipped in warm salt water is
very effective in bringing
down viral population. (My
addition: use saline nose spray
or drops).
5. Boost your natural
immunity with foods that are
rich in Vitamin C (Amla and
other citrus fruits). If you have
to supplement with Vitamin C
tablets, make sure that it also
has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm
liquids as you can. Drinking
warm liquids has the same
effect as gargling, but in the
reverse direction. They wash
off proliferating viruses from
the throat into the stomach
where they cannot survive,
proliferate or do any harm. All
these are simple ways to
prevent H1N1, within the
means of most households, and
certainly much less painful
than waiting in long queues
Parents and guardians should make plans with
their student to purchase or borrow from the
library a copy of Esperanza Rising by Pam
Munoz Ryan. This award-winning novel has
proved well suited as a book to read and
share with others. It is hoped that you will
read this book with your student and then
participate in the home activities that will be
assigned in class. Students are expected to
have read up to the chapter titled “Los
T F A
Mouse House – Dec. 8th – Dec. 18th. Our
second annual mouse house allows all ele-
mentary and middle school children to shop
for family Christmas gifts. Gifts are items
donated that have been purchased or made.
No item will cost more than $5.00 and chil-
dren should be able to find something for
everyone in the family. If you have any items
you would like to donate you can drop them
off at the main office at the school.
Family Fun Night – Feb. 12, 2010 from 5 –
8 p.m. K – 8th grade. It’s fun for the entire
family. Cost is only $1.00 per person which
includes a drink ticket and all the festivities.
Kids, bring your parents for a night of games,
contests, and dancing.
Wind Beneath Our Wings – April 15, 2010.
This charitable event raises scholarship
money for some of our qualifying families.
There are silent auctions, live auctions, great
Melones” by October 27th. Please
check your student’s planner and
Dr. Kathryn’s Literature home
page on Edline for the homework
activities and future reading
schedule.
--KLSH
P T O C a l e n d a r
food, and good fun. Last years event helped
sponsor 30 scholarships from such items as
themed baskets put together by our students, “Join the TFA PTO
art work donated by local artists, and jewel- and sign up to
ers donating proceeds from the sales of hand volunteer if you
made jewelry. There was also a trip to Greece
and a VW Bug auctioned off to the highest
haven’t already!”
bidder. The monies raised went a long way in
providing a quality education to a number of
deserving children. Our fundraisers – Our main fundraiser
(other than Wind Beneath Our Wings) is
Senior Luncheon – May, 2010 (date to be
through snack and drink sales after school.
announced) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We are
This year we are selling nacho’s, beef
so proud of not only our graduates, but also
jerky, chips, and Capri Sun’s. The Capri
those that follow in their footsteps. After Suns is a double winner because we will
Senior Portfolio Presentations, the graduating have a bucket set out for the pouches
class will be served a lunch of homemade which will be turned over to the school to
lasagna, salad, garlic toast, tea and cake.
send in to receive additional funds. We
Their servers will be the junior class. They
have also been asked to have lighter snacks
will be catered to for their every need by a
for the younger students such as the small
group of juniors that will be earning their
bags of cookies and/or crackers.
th
right of passage to the 12 grade.