FBA NEWSLETTER
December 2, 2020
STUDENTS IN GRADES 6TH – 12TH 
COLLEGE DAY- Monday, December 7th
Students may wear a college shirt to school with school
approved jeans and tennis shoes.
CHRISTMAS THEMED SHIRTS AND SWEATERS
Students in all grades may wear a Christmas themed shirt or sweater to school the next 3 Fridays in December. Shirts and sweaters may be worn with school approved jeans and tennis shoes. If your child does not want to wear a Christmas themed shirt or sweater, they may wear their spirit shirt or school uniform.
Tuesday, December 8th in the Peace Auditorium
To facilitate social distancing, we will observe the following concert schedule on
Tuesday, December 8th.
6:30-7:00 p.m. Middle School Choir Performance in Peace Auditorium
7:30-8:00 - High School Choir Performance in Peace Auditorium
Students will need to meet in the choral suite 1/2 hour before their performance time (MS at 6 p.m. and HS at 7 p.m.).
To ensure the health of our FBA community, we ask that you and your students only attend the concert in which they are performing. If you have siblings in both concerts, they are welcome to remain for both. Masks are required.
FBA CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL 2020
Grades 4th - 12th
Entries are due to Mrs. San Roman by 12/9/2020
They can be hand delivered or emailed to tsanroman@fbauc.com
Content
Students have freedom in the choice of content. The work does not have to be spiritual in nature, but we encourage a spiritual application, if appropriate. Please avoid potentially offensive themes that include racial slurs, deal with the occult (witchcraft, ghosts, haunted houses, etc.), or have excessive fantasy, sexual innuendos, vulgar themes, excessive violence, and bathroom humor. A student may, however, choose one of these areas—ghosts, haunted houses, excessive fantasy, sexual innuendos, vulgar themes, or bathroom humor—and deal with it in a positive, biblical manner. Questionable material will be returned and will not be judged.
Categories
Short Story—The story may deal with a spiritual or historical personality, theme, or idea. The writer must stay within the bounds of moral and acceptable subject matter. The personalities may be of any era. The story may be, but is not limited to, fantasy, mystery, or comedy. It may also be true to life. Each word (a, an, the, etc.) is considered part of the word count.
The following lengths are required (the title should not be included in the word count):
Grades 4–5 300–800 words
Grades 6–8 600–1,600 words
Grades 9–12 900–2,400 words
Essay—The theme should be pertinent. The writer must develop a definition, concept, or idea. The subject may be a controversial one, but moral and spiritual values must be evident. An essay consists of an introduction, a body including two to five points, and a conclusion. Each word (a, an, the, etc.) is considered part of the word count.
The following lengths are required (the title should not be included in the word count):
Grades 4–5 300–800 words
Grades 6–8 600–1,600 words
Grades 9–12 900–2,400 words
Rhymed Poetry or Free Verse Poetry—Topics may include those relating to nature, spiritual concepts, and the feelings and attitudes of people. The poem should evoke one’s thoughts, imagination, and emotions. Each word (a, an, the, etc.) is considered part of the word count.
The following lengths are required (the title should not be included in the word count):
Grades 4–5 25–150 words
Grades 6–8 25–300 words
Grades 9–12 25–600 words
Format
All works must be typed. Handwritten works will not be accepted.
Works should be proofread for spelling and grammatical accuracy.
Short story and essay works double-spaced.
Fonts must be at least size 12.
Each work needs to be identified in the upper right-hand corner
Student name
Grade level
Category (Short story, essay, rhymed or free-verse poetry)
Title
From the FBCUC School of Worship Arts
We would like to cordially invite you to attend one or all of our Winter Recitals for the School of Worship Arts. All three will be held on December 17, 2020 in the Peace Auditorium. Times are: 4:30, 5:45 and 7:00. Our students have worked really hard this semester and your presence will encourage them tremendously. Plus, it will add to your enjoyment of the season!
Hope to see you there!
(We will socially distance the audience and masks will be required to enter and leave.)
Congratulations to the November Monthly Winner:
Mrs. Barnhouse’s 2nd graders!
Their Special Spirit Day is Tuesday, Dec 8th.
FBA Mission: Educate students for time & eternity by presenting God’s truth in all areas of education and character development.
FBA Vision: Teach the Way, Train in Truth, Live the Life (Jesus) John 14:6
FBA Philosophy: Kingdom Education with a Biblical Worldview
FBA Goal: Honor/Glorify God (dominion/Gen1:28); Love (Mt 22:37-39); Go (Mt 28:18-2)
