FJA middle school photography students visited the Coconino Center for the Arts to see and discuss "Route 66: Alternative Perspectives," a decidedly non-nostalgic and interpretive photo-documentary of life along the Mother Road.
It can be vulnerable at first when interacting with art. Thoughts like "what am I looking at?" or " I could do this" were really prominent at the outset of the visit. But after a group discussion, students took another pass through the gallery and really opened up to the photographs and connected with the sadness, lonliness, and resilience they saw in the work. They started pointing out compositional techniques, too. It was really awesome!
🍎🍲 Fall adventures are in full swing at FJA! Our Children's House students recently enjoyed an apple-picking field trip and then turned their harvest into delicious homemade applesauce back at school. They also brought in fresh vegetables from home to help make a warm, hearty pot of Stone Soup.
More than just cooking — the experience was a chance to explore the meaning of Stone Soup by reading and comparing three different versions of the story. In each one, the message was clear: sharing brings people together.
Adding to the joy, middle school students joined the younger ones in the kitchen. As they chopped, stirred, and prepared the soup, both groups practiced patience, took turns, and learned from each other.
We love these cross-grade moments because the best part is sitting down to enjoy the soup together at the end. ❤️🥄
#MontessoriMoments #StoneSoup #LearningTogether #MultiAgeMagic #HandsOnLearning
More than just cooking — the experience was a chance to explore the meaning of Stone Soup by reading and comparing three different versions of the story. In each one, the message was clear: sharing brings people together.
Adding to the joy, middle school students joined the younger ones in the kitchen. As they chopped, stirred, and prepared the soup, both groups practiced patience, took turns, and learned from each other.
We love these cross-grade moments because the best part is sitting down to enjoy the soup together at the end. ❤️🥄
#MontessoriMoments #StoneSoup #LearningTogether #MultiAgeMagic #HandsOnLearning
We hope your day and weekend were filled with moments of peace and calm 🌿
Thank you to the students who joined Ms. Bax and Mr. Sarnoski at Heritage Square on Saturday to sing and celebrate International Peace Day. Your voices together were so special!
Gratitude also to Ms. Robyn and Mr. Williams for hosting our Peace Day event today at the Cedar Campus! Let’s carry this spirit forward with small daily acts of peace… they ripple farther than we know.🕊️
Thank you to the students who joined Ms. Bax and Mr. Sarnoski at Heritage Square on Saturday to sing and celebrate International Peace Day. Your voices together were so special!
Gratitude also to Ms. Robyn and Mr. Williams for hosting our Peace Day event today at the Cedar Campus! Let’s carry this spirit forward with small daily acts of peace… they ripple farther than we know.🕊️
Mr. Cola & Mr. Tommi Bringing Science to Life!
This week, Eco Culture hosted FJA at the Pipeline Burn Area for some hands-on service learning! 🙌
Our sixth graders planted a total of 515 Ponderosa tree saplings 🌱 — talk about making a BIG difference! 💪
And let’s just say… EVERY student went home tired and dirty, but with a sense of accomplishment! 🎉
What an AWESOME day of learning, teamwork, and nature! 🌍🌳
Thanks to all of the NAU football players who took time out of their training and studies to visit both FJA campuses today. Great role models who shared positive, encouraging messages with our students!
🎸 Big thanks to Ms. A for hosting another one of her hands-on guitar care clinics! Students learned how to clean and care for their instruments—skills that will last a lifetime. Our musicians had a good time learning and building confidence with their guitars! 👏🎶
Huge thanks to Run Flagstaff! 🏃♂️💙
We are grateful to Run Flagstaff for their generous donation to our FJA Cross Country Team. Their support is helping us purchase brand-new uniforms so student athletes can run in style! 🎽✨
Local businesses giving back is what makes our community special. Thanks to Run Flagstaff for investing in our athletes and helping them look and feel their best as they hit the trails this season!
We are grateful to Run Flagstaff for their generous donation to our FJA Cross Country Team. Their support is helping us purchase brand-new uniforms so student athletes can run in style! 🎽✨
Local businesses giving back is what makes our community special. Thanks to Run Flagstaff for investing in our athletes and helping them look and feel their best as they hit the trails this season!
🍑🌳 Peach trees planted!
💚 Huge thanks to Ryan Gordon & our amazing Gemini families for getting their hands dirty this past Saturday 🙌💪!
🙏 Big shout-out to the City of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Grant for making it possible! 🌎💦
❌ Missed it? No worries!
📅 Join us THIS Saturday, 8/16 @ 9 AM for more planting and campus beautification!
📍 1800 N. Gemini Dr
✨ Let’s keep growing together! 🌱🌞
Great first week of school with friends and smiles--thanks students, staff, and families!
From basketball and disc golf clinics to arts and crafts to water days with friends, the first two weeks of Cedar Day Camp have been outstanding! Thank you, Ms. Annie, Ms. Lauren, and all staff for planning great experiences for Bug Week and Outer Space Week. Can't wait for tomorrow to see what "Fantasy Week" has in store for everyone!
Flagstaff’s Future is Bright! Congratulations to FJA’s 8th Grade Class of 2025 — a remarkable group of artists, athletes, scholars, creators, dreamers, and doers. Each one brings something unique to the journey ahead. High school, here they come!
Here's the last FJA Family Newsletter of the school year: https://5il.co/3icea. Hope your summer is off to a great start and happy reading!
Mark your calendars and bring your appetites— the PTG's final restaurant fundraiser of the school year is happening at Chipotle on Milton Ave this Tuesday 5/20, 4-8 p.m. Let’s make this last hurrah count!
Here’s how you can support:
1. Dine In or Take Out: Mention “Flagstaff Junior Academy” at checkout or show the fundraiser flyer on your phone. This step is important so we get credit.
2. Order Online for Pickup: Use code P42ZQAH in the promo field at checkout on the Chipotle app or website. Remember, delivery orders don’t count—pickup only!
3. Spread the Word: Share this event with friends, family, and fellow burrito enthusiasts.
Chipotle will donate 25% of event sales back to our school—if we reach at least $150 in total sales.
Let’s wrap up the school year with a burrito in hand and a boost for your PTG!
Thank you Ms. Angerbauer and Mr. Hearn for chaperoning this year's Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C.! Can't wait to see all the other photos and hear about the experience once students get back to Flagstaff!
It was special to have so many grandparents and "grand" people visit our Cedar Campus this week for sharing activities, the book fair, and our annual door decorating contest. Thank you for spending time with us and being such important parts of students' lives!
A huge congratulations to our 7th and 8th graders for their outstanding showing at today's Coconino County Math Competition. It was FJA's second year participating, and our Snow Wolves showed growth, had fun, and worked well together in the relays. A special shout-out to Ms. Goodell and our 8th graders, who took 2nd place overall!
Today is National Administrative Professionals' Day. When you see Ms. Adi, Ms. Annie, and Ms. Nancy today, please join us in thanking them for all of their hard work and commitment to FJA. Their hats are many: medical support staffers, graphic designers, student soothers, database managers, always-with-a-smile greeters, reliable communicators, and chaos coordinators! Our school is fortunate to have three amazing women--all with teaching backgrounds--running our offices and supporting the entire FJA community. Thank you, Ms. Adi, Ms. Annie, and Ms. Nancy!
FJ has been hanging out and making mindfulness jars at the Bushmaster Family Faire today...will be here for another couple of hours if you want to stop by and say hello!
A great day for literacy at Cedar! We had our last PALSmobile date of the year and Ms. Carrie's Culture Club students visited to read the personalized books they wrote for our kiddos. Hip, hip, hurrah for reading!
Today is the last day to order the FJA 2024-25 Yearbook. Scan the QR Code or go www.OrderYearbook.com to order. You'll create an account, link your student to the account, and use session number AZ115745-007509 for Cedar Campus students and AZ127920-007510 for South Beaver Campus students.
