Foundations for the Future Charter Academy
110, 7000 Railway St SE T2H 3A8 Calgary, AB, Canada

Our AGM is underway, and we will be announcing election results shortly! Check your inbox for the Zoom link.Our AGM is underway, and we will be announcing election results shortly! Check your inbox for the Zoom link.

Have you voted yet?? You have until noon today!Have you voted yet?? You have until noon today!

Today's the day!! Beginning at noon, online voting is open. It is your right and responsibility as a stakeholder in the education of your children to elect your Board of Directors. From our Society Bylaws: ... "The Board is responsible for finalizing Board policies and for ensuring that the Charter School complies with Board policies, the terms of the Charter, and provincial legislation and regulations. The Board may enter into any lawful contract on behalf of the Society. The Board will be guided by the philosophy, objectives, and vision of the Charter School and the objects of the Society. The Board will hire a Superintendent to supervise the operation of the Charter School and the provision of education programs subject to the Education Act. The Board will be responsible for the governance of the Charter School and is accountable to the membership of the Society and to the Minister of Education for the performance of the school." -Candidate profiles have been distributed by email along with instructions on how to vote. -There is a recording of the live candidate forum from last week available to watch as well, check your Dec 2 email for the link. -Voting closes tomorrow at noon. -Results to be announced at our AGM tomorrow night on Zoom. Happy voting!!

For those who couldn't join us live last night, a recording of the FFCA Board Candidate Forum is now available! Check your email for the link.

The live 2020 Board Candidate Forum is on now! Join us on Zoom for a Q&A session with our five candidates for our upcoming election. Zoom link is in your email inbox!

In case you missed it - FFCA Southeast Elementary's Empathy Pawject was featured by CBC News back in May. Special thanks to art teacher Rebecca Carruthers for organizing this great initiative to help students learn empathy for animals!

AT-HOME LEARNING REGISTRATION REMINDER: At-home learning registration form needs to be completed by TODAY at 4:30pm! Please check your email for the link.

PARENTS of registered K-12 students: Please check your email for some critical information on the upcoming school year.

Summer is almost officially here and although we are not able to do all our usual summer activities, one thing we can do is read. Please check out this blog post to see some summer reading suggestions for all ages. Reading is really one of the best ways we can keep our brains active and ready to continue learning. Enjoy.

A Message from your Board of Directors: The spotlight being shone on racism in the United States and Canada through the Black Lives Matter movement this past week has been both difficult and necessary. While we may be isolated from the riots and disturbing actions being witnessed through the lenses of cell phone cameras on social and traditional media, there is no escaping the hard reality that racism must be acknowledged and addressed. Engaged citizens are rightfully demandi...ng that society at large resolve the long-standing issues of race-based inequality that have endured for decades. FFCA’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Self-Discipline, and Integrity are woven into every aspect of the learning experience for our students. As parents, educators, and leaders, we are committed to listening, exploring, and understanding all the ways we can contribute to a better society where no one is subjected to the hateful actions of others. The late wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Coretta Scott King, once said, "When you are willing to make sacrifices for a great cause, you will never be alone." The FFCA Board of Directors has been humbled and inspired watching this important movement spread across the globe. We applaud your support, and stand in solidarity with our students, staff, parents, and communities who are lending their voices to express their anguish, anger, and deep frustration with systems that oppress and devalue people of colour. We want to ensure you that you will never be alone. Image courtesy of Cathy McLeer, SMS Art Teacher

Check out our latest blog post: An Alumni's Thank You: https://ffca-calgary.com//blog_-_f_f/an_alumni_s_thank_you

A very special blog post: Look for the Sunshine by Nimrat Jawandha, Gr. 12 Student. "To focus on the negative means to only see one side of the story. https://www.ffca-calgary.com//blog_-/look_for_the_sunshine