Homecoming 2017

“ Co m e O n e , Co m e A l l , t o t h e G reat e s t H o m e c o m i n g O n

E a r t h ! ”

October 16-21

Table of ContentsH o m e c o m i n g 2 0 1 7

Lower School Middle School

Classical School Upper School

Homecoming Dance Upper School Homecoming Schedule

Homecoming T-Shirt 2017 Banner Competition

Banner Decorating Guidelines Upper School House Point Scoring

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Lower SchoolK 4 - 6 t h G ra d e

LET’S JOIN IN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE!

It’s Spirit Week in the Lower School. Spirit dress code for the week includes:

• TFA t-shirts (uniform, sports team, fine arts, etc.)

• Appropriate bottoms (uniform shorts or pants, jeans, jean shorts, or jean skirts)

• Regular dress code for shoes

LOWER SCHOOL DRESS-UP DAYS

Monday: Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Tuesday: Sock Day

Wednesday: Glasses Day

Thursday: Lions, Tigers, & Bears-OH MY! (Dress up as your favorite animal)

Friday: Blue & Gold Day(Wear your TFA Colors or your 2017 Homecoming Shirt)

Lower School

K—4th grade students will prepare to show school spirit at Friday’s parade by making spirit items such as shakers or paw prints in their classrooms. The parade route will be filled with blue and gold!

5th and 6th grade students will participate by making banners to be displayed in the parade.

• All 5th and 6th grade students are given the opportunity to sign-up for a date and time to help with this project.

• All banners are created on school property at various assigned locations from 3:15pm until 4:15pm.

• Students are responsible for informing parents if they are participating in this project.

• Any parent interested in supervising should contact the appropriate grade level Parent Association Captain. Assistance from parents is greatly appreciated!

• Library Aides and Safety Patrols will march in the parade.

Remember, the Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 20 at 9:30am around Loop Road. Come enjoy the banners, the band, the cheerleaders, and more!

Of course, you have to experience the Homecoming football game against Agape Christian (7:30pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with ID’s and $7.00 for adults.

M i d d l e S c h o o l

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The celebration of Homecoming starts with the completion of the Middle School banner for the parade. Student Government representatives are given the responsibility of designing their grade’s banner. All students are provided the opportunity to sign-up for a date and time to help with this project. All Middle School banners are created on school property at various assigned locations and days from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. Students are responsible for informing parents if they are participating in this project. Any parent interested in supervising should contact the Middle School coordinator. Assistance from parents is greatly appreciated!

Middle School Dress-Up Days

• Monday: Theme Day. Dress up as any performer or spectator you might find at the circus: lion tamer, trapeze artist, clown, elephant, etc.

• Tuesday: “Come One, Come All.” Come with one friend as a duo or come with all of your friends dressed in one group theme. (Examples: TV show cast, band members, celebrity family, ketchup and mustard, etc.)

• Wednesday: “Rooooaaarrrr!” Rowdy and Rowdette both begin with the letter “R.” We will celebrate this day by dressing up as anything that begins with the letter R. (Examples: Robot, Recycling Bin, Red Bull Can, etc.)

• Thursday: “Lions, Tigers, and Bears, OH MY!” Dress up as your favorite animal.

• Friday: Homecoming shirt dress up day. Students may wear their 2017 Homecoming t-shirt or any TFA shirt along with jeans or TFA uniform bottoms. We are also encouraging everyone to wear spirit items in blue and gold for the parade and pep rally.

The following items are not acceptable:

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• Tank tops

• Spaghetti straps, strapless, midriff tops

• Torn clothing

• Outfits above 3” from the knee

• Low cut shirts/blouses

• Tight-fitting outfits

• Pajama pants

• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day

Of course, you have to experience the Homecoming football game against Agape Christian (7:30pm kick-off) and the halftime crowning of our new King and Queen. If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with ID’s and $7.00 for adults.

Middle School

Th e C l a s s i c a l S c h o o l

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The Classical School families are invited to join the fun of the Homecoming parade on Friday, October 20, at 9:30am around Loop Road. Come enjoy the sound of the TFA band, banners created by our own students, and much more. We hope to see you there!

Come experience the Homecoming football game against Agape Christian (7:30pm kick-off). If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with ID’s and $7.00 for adults.

TCS Dress-Up Days

• Tuesday (K-8): Spirit Day. Wear jeans and your 2017 Homecoming t-shirt. If you did not purchase a Homecoming t-shirt, the uniform is blue jeans and a blue, gold, or white TFA t-shirt.

• Tuesday (9-12): Theme Day. Dress up as any performer or spectator you might find at the circus: A lion tamer, trapeze artist, clown, elephant, etc.

• Thursday:-Grades K-4: Crazy hair, socks, and glasses day-Grades 5-8: “Rooooaaarrrr!” Rowdy and Rowdette both begin with the letter “R.” We will celebrate this day by dressing up as anything that begins with the letter R. (Examples: Robot, Recycling Bin, Red Bull Can, etc.)-Grades 9-12: “Lions, Tigers, and Bears, OH MY!” Dress up as your favorite animal.

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The following items are not acceptable:

• Tank tops

• Spaghetti straps, strapless, midriff tops

• Torn clothing

• Outfits above 3” from the knee

• Low cut shirts/blouses

• Tight-fitting outfits

• Pajama pants

• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day

Friday, October 20: Join us to grab a donut and watch the parade with all of your classmates. Check your email inbox for more details regarding time and location of this event.

The Homecoming Pep Rally for all grades will immediately follow the parade on Friday, October 20.

Saturday, 7:30pm: Homecoming Dance for 9-12 grade students in the Student Center (see page 17 for more information).

The Classical School

Homecoming Court

U p p e r S c h o o l

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It’s a week filled with fun and excitement. Let’s all join together for a great time with friends, family, and alumni.

Homecoming Court

Each grade level voted for members to represent them on the 2017 Homecoming Court. Students were asked to choose their representatives based on the following character traits:

• Integrity: Consistently choosing the purity of truth over popularity

• Encouragement: Love and compassion put into action

• Reliability: Diligent in carrying out tasks, trustworthy

• Loyalty: Committed to friends, family, school, and God

• Leadership: Sets a good example, stands up for and/or stands apart from others

• Respectfulness: Honors people, property, and thinks of others before self

Court Eligibility

The Royal House Leadership of The First Academy determined that it is important to recognize a variety of students, giving more students the opportunity to be on the court. Therefore, students who are selected for Homecoming Court will not be eligible for Homecoming Court again until their senior year. This decision will ensure that more students are recognized and highlighted throughout the year.

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2017 Homecoming Court

Freshman Class

Charlotte Crawford Rainier St. Fort

Taylor Whiteman Benjamin Englund

Sophomore Class

Anabel Zimmerman Joseph Deluzio

Alexandra Armstrong Donald Case

Junior Class

Macy Laegeler Robert Ernst

Lydia Brady Grant Spears

Jaclyn Lincoln Matthew Edwards

Senior Class

Gray Hudson Parker Mara

Talia Harb Benjamin Radcliffe

Melanie Pearce Jackson Merritt

Jewel Posniak Alexander Eleyssami

A Fr i d a y Fu l l o f Fu n !PARADE

All divisions are welcome to join us around Loop Road near the Lower School and the Cramer Family Field House at 9:30am on Friday, October 20. Come out to see the grade level and House banners, local police force, the

band, football team, homecoming court, and more!

PEP RALLY

The first ever All-School Pep rally will immediately follow the parade and will take place in the Cramer Family Field House. There will be fun sing-alongs,

contests for all ages, jugglers and stilt walkers, and more!

CARNIVAL

All of our families are invited to join us from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Upper School lot for the 30th anniversary carnival! This is a free event full of fun activities for kids and adults of all ages! Food trucks will be available for

dinner and will be the only attendee cost.

FOOTBALL GAME

Of course, you have to experience the Homecoming football game against Agape Christian at 7:30pm, immediately following the carnival.

If you plan on attending, admission to the game is free of charge for students with ID’s and $7.00 for adults.

The following items are not acceptable:

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On Thursday, September 21, during chapel, the Homecoming Court will share, by way of a fashion show, various ideas for each of the themed dress up days. Students are welcome to use one of the ideas displayed, or come up with their own outfit within the theme. Please note that the following items are acceptable, or regular uniforms must be worn.

• T-shirts related to the day’s theme

• Jeans if they fit with the day’s theme

• Wigs & hats

• Sunglasses (must be off during class)

Dress Up Days

• Tank tops

• Spaghetti straps, strapless, midriff tops

• Torn clothing

• Outfits above 3” from the knee

• Low cut shirts/blouses

• Tight-fitting outfits

• Pajama pants

• Any non-uniform clothing not joining in the theme of the day

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Dress UpMonday Theme Day: Dress up as any performer

or spectator you might find at the circus: lion, trapeze artist, clown, elephant, etc.

Tuesday “Come One, Come All”: Come with one friend as a duo or with a group of friends dressed as one theme (TV show cast, band members, celebrity family, ketchup and mustard, etc.)

Wednesday “Rooooaaarrrr!”: Rowdy and Rowdette both begin with the letter “R.” We will celebrate this day by dressing up as anything that begins with the letter R. (Examples: Robot, Recycling Bin, Red Bull Can, etc.)

Thursday “Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh MY!”: Dress up as your favorite animal

Friday Homecoming shirt dress up day: Students may wear their 2017 Homecoming t-shirt or any TFA shirt along with jeans or TFA uniform bottoms. We are also encouraging everyone to wear spirit items in blue and gold for the parade and pep rally.

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Homecoming DanceUpper School Students Only, Grades 9-12

Homecoming will be a dessert-only dance held in the Student Center at First Orlando on Saturday, October 21, at 7:30pm. We encourage students to enjoy dinner at a restaurant of choice prior to the dance.

TICKET PURCHASE

Tickets may be purchased online HERE and are $35.00 per ticket until October 6. After October 6, prices will go up to $40 per ticket. Outside guests must complete the “Outside Guest Form”.

Gentlemen

• Suit

• Blazer/coat/dress pants

• Dress shirt/tie (if dress shirt is not made for a tie, coat must remain on)

• Dress shoes (tennis shoes, casual shoes, and boots are not permitted)

• Socks and belts

It is highly recommended that ladies have their dresses approved prior to ticket

purchase

Ladies

• Long dress (slit in dress may not be more than 3/4” above the knee)

• Short dress (may not be more than 3” above the knee)

• Modest neckline (no cleavage showing)

• Strapless/halter style is acceptable as long as there is no cleavage showing

• Watch for proper fit (skin-tight/snug fitting dresses should not be worn)

• Midriff may not show (no cut-outs or see-through material). If a two piece is worn, the top must overlap the bottom

• Modest looking back (no lower than 6-8 inches from the top of the shoulder)

DRESS GUIDELINES

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Day/Date Event Time Person In Charge

Location

9/21 Court Fashion Show Practice 8:15am-9:15am

House Presidents/Mrs.

MaloneStudent Center

9/21 Court Fashion Show During ChapelHouse

Presidents/Mrs. Malone

Student Center

9/29 Voting for King & Queen During House N/A N/A

10/15 Hall Decorating 1:00pm-4:00pmHouse Officers/

Mrs. Malone/Mrs. Jefferson

US Building

10/16 Theme Day “Circus” 7:55am-3:15pm N/A N/A

10/16 Powder Puff Games (Concessions Open) 6:30pm-8:30pm Gabriel Pendas/

Ben Radcliffe PSAC

10/17“Come One, Come All”

Dress with a duo or group

7:55am-3:15pm N/A N/A

10/18 “Roaaarrrr!” Anything with the letter R 7:55am-3:15pm N/A N/A

10/18 Court Practice 1:00pm-2:35pm Mrs. Malone PSAC

10/19 “Lions, Tigers, and Bears, OH MY!” 7:55am-3:15pm N/A N/A

10/19 Volleyball Game 7:00pm-8:30pm N/A Trinity Prep

10/20 Homecoming Shirt/Spirit Wear 7:55am-3:15pm N/A N/A

10/20 Parade 9:30am-10:00am N/A Loop Road

10/20 Pep Rally 10:00am-11:00am Anne Murrah/Mrs. Malone CFFH

10/20 Carnival 5:00pm-7:00pm N/A US Lot

10/20 Football Game 7:30pm Kick-Off PSAC

10/20 King/Queen Coronation 8:00pm (Halftime)

Dr. Whitaker/Mr. Sullivan/Mrs. de

la Fe/House Leaders

Football Field

10/21 Homecoming Dance 7:30pm-10:00pm Mr. Sullivan/House Leaders Student Center

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Homecoming T-Shirt

Homecoming T-shirts may be purchased online HERE Available in sizes Youth Small - Adult XXL

Shirts are $20 each

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Upper School Banner Decorating Competition

Judges: Please circle the grade level and point value.

Grade Level: 9 10 11 12

1. Plans submitted on time 10 PointsOne day late 5 PointsMore than one day 0 Points

2. Adherence to rules 10 Points One violation 5 Points More than one 0 Points

3. Adherence to Homecoming theme 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. Most creative use of theme and Royals Victory at Homecoming game 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. Displayed TFA and a lion in a creative way 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6. Represented and displayed the Royal House colors, name, and animal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GRAND TOTAL OF POINTS __________

Banner Decorating Guidelines

1. Class sponsors should meet with students/parents to secure a location close to school where the banner may be painted. Security and weather protection should be considered.

2. Banner plans, a list of materials being used on the banner (aside from paint), maps, and directions to the banner site must be turned in to the Student Life Coordinator on or before Monday, October 2, 2017 for approval.

3. Budget for banners is $300 (including supplies for the pole). Each class will be given $300 cash plus the tax exempt forms to be used for purchasing supplies. Receipts and any remaining cash must be turned in by Friday, October 20, to to the Events Coordinator. Please place cash/receipts in an envelope with the House name on the outside.

4. Each House will have an individual banner theme that ties into the “Come One, Come All to the Greatest Homecoming on Earth” theme.

5. Banners may be constructed with anything found or purchased within the budgeted amount. However, electronic devices and motors cannot be used as part of the design.

6. Adults may not be involved in banner building/design/labor, etc.

7. No banner may exceed the original size of the banner provided, including any additional decals or art.

8. Banner design participation for House points must take place on Saturday, October 14, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. No one may begin working on their banner until October 14 when all designs have been approved. Last minute adjustments may be made upon arrival to school on the day of the parade. Class time may not be missed and normal tardies and absences apply.

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9. Banner holders and one adult must be responsible for bringing the banner to PSAC for display the night of the Homecoming game.

10. Banners must be on campus (FBO Welcome Center B parking lot) no later than 8:00am on Friday, October 20. Please allow for travel time from the construction location to campus.

11. Banners will be judged during the Homecoming Parade line-up on Friday, October 20, at approximately 9:15am. Judging will be based on use of theme, creativity, originality, and adherence to the rules. Please see attached rubric on page 17.

Banner Clean Up

Each class is responsible for banner disposal. After display at the Homecoming game, there will be a dumpster available for disposing of the banners. Each House is responsible for dumping their banner in the trash and keeping their pole and storing their pole for the next year. If the school can find a location to store all five poles we will do so, but as of now they are to be stored individually off-campus.

Banner Decorating Guidelines

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House Point Scoring

Dress Up Days

1st place: 100 points2nd place: 75 points3rd place: 50 points4th place: 25 points5th place: 0 points

House Attendance at Powder Puff

1st place: 100 points2nd place: 75 points3rd place: 50 points4th place: 25 points5th place: 0 points

House Competitions at the Pep Rally

1st place: 100 points2nd place: 75 points3rd place: 50 points4th place: 25 points5th place: 0 points

Hall Decorations

1st place: 100 points2nd place: 75 points3rd place: 50 points4th place: 25 points5th place: 0 points

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House Banner Competition

1st place: 100 points2nd place: 75 points3rd place: 50 points4th place: 25 points5th place: 0 points

50 bonus points for the BEST COSTUME OF THE DAY for each dress up day. Judging for this will be done in Mrs. Malone’s office each day at recharge and during House time on Tuesday and Friday.

House Point Scoring (cont.)

Homecoming on Earth!”

To The Greatest

“Come One, Come All,