Archers in Action: News & Events ~ June 9, 2026 Summer Edition

Students and Families,

We hope your summer is going well! This is a somewhat long email with important information. It might be helpful to bookmark it for future reference.

We have posted the final report cards. They can be found in the Family Portfolio section in Skyward.
Responsive Education Solutions is still planning on expanding our facilities. They are gathering current bids and will begin as soon as those decisions are made.
Sponsorship Board: In anticipation of our 2026-2027 school year and athletic season, we are filling our sponsorship board in Building One Gym and on The Range (field). We would like to give our school community the opportunity, first, to advertise their businesses, so if you are interested, please fill out this form. Assistant Headmaster Nathan McClallen will be in touch with more information.

Important Summer Dates:

-July 23rd: Summer Social from 6-8:00 pm. Reading logs for Grammar and Upper (new this summer) are attached! Students can earn a free snow cone! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxiJRNGFcWSGTjubwXTGA4tMxndxa8Ek/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105639595887529560620&rtpof=true&sd=true

-August 5th: Grammar Back-to-School Night

-August 6th: Upper Back-to-School Night

-August 7th: New Student Orientation (Grades 7-12)

-August 12th: First Day of School 2026-2027. A draft of the calendar is attached.

Camp Artemis Athletic Camps 2025 Registration Link:

School Supply Kit: Order Online At: www.shopttkits.com

Use Account #: 68440

Order Online by June 19th

Uniform guideline revisions: As the number of Founders schools has increased, the district has decided to standardize a few items across all Founders Classical Academies. We announced the changes in February, but I wanted to remind you that the skirt, short, and skort lengths have changed. Below is the language from the district:

Dress Code

To ensure a professional appearance, modesty, and consistency, the following requirements are strictly enforced for all students:

1. Style and Fit Requirements

All pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be traditional uniform style.

Prohibited Styles: Skinny pants, cargo pants/shorts, joggers, leggings (worn as pants), capris, cropped pants, "high waters," and khaki-colored jeans are not permitted.

2. Length, Fit, and Modesty Standards

Skirts: Must be worn at the knee.
Shorts and Skorts:

Length: Shorts and skorts must reach just above the knee, but not extend below it.
Fit: Garments must be of a standard uniform fit—not excessively tight or overly loose/baggy.

Waist and Undergarments:

All bottoms must be worn at the natural waist.
Undergarments (including boxers or compression shorts) must never be visible. This policy applies at all times, including during athletic practices and games.

School Supply Lists By Grade: Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSzmRriooM6GsiVe93gKlg3NbvunmOa6/view?usp=sharing
2026-2027 Planners - Order by July 10: https://forms.gle/QarcDtuVQhQbtyXA6
STAAR testing results for the 2025-2026 school year will be available to view online in the state of Texas Family Assessment Portal, which can be found at: https://www.texasassessment.gov/index.html
Here is the list of 2026-2027 Literary Texts to Purchase for Annotation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xagiTy0qW9mEapjCayNzpo4YB4iTTIq5euVudSaVzR8/edit?usp=sharing

Finally, it takes hard work and diligence during the school year to “train the mind” and “improve the heart,” and although periods of leisure and rest are healthy and necessary, those periods can erode the habits students have developed over the school year. Below are some ideas that may be helpful to you as you encourage rest over the summer without letting the habits and knowledge your students have acquired over the year wane. We recognize that many students prefer to watch TV, play video games, and read books from popular culture in their free time. The goal is that they would prefer to read beautiful literature and to learn something new. As with food, the more we eat something, the more we crave it. If they read enough beautiful literature, they will begin craving those stories. Please find attached ideas for how students can stay sharp over the summer!

Have a great June,

Tabitha Loy

Headmaster

Click here for the 2026-2027 FCA Leander Calendar

Save the Dates

➹Starts June 8 ~ Summer Run Club See flyer for details

➹June 8 - August 1 ~ Camp Artemis Athletic Camps

➹July 23 ~ Summer Social sponsored by the Archers Support Committee, 6-8PM

➹August 4 - 6 ~ Communal Supply Drop-off Days, 9am-3pm

➹August 5 ~ Grammar Back to School Night, 6-7:30PM (Grades K-6)

➹August 6 ~ Upper School Back to School Night, 6-7:30PM (Grades 7-12)

➹August 7 ~ New Student Orientation, 4:30-6:00PM (Grades 7-12)

➹August 12 ~ First Day of School 2026-2027

➹August 18 ~ New Family Orientation, 6-7:30PM

➹August 26 ~ Grammar School Curriculum Night, 6-8PM (Grades K-6)

➹August 27 ~ Upper School Curriculum Night, 6-8PM (Grades 7-12)

Important News To Know

Reminders From Last Week

Volunteer Opportunities/Requests

⭐Congratulations to Ms. Anna Swartz, our 2025-2026 Grammar School Teacher of the Year!

The word that is used to describe this year’s Grammar Teacher of the Year is encouraging. She gives her students courage every day to learn difficult concepts and to master challenging skills. She inspires confidence in her students that they can do hard things. Then, she creatively gives them the tools to use to succeed. She diligently works to help them along that journey. Most importantly, she makes learning in her class rigorous and fun!

This is what has been said about Ms. Anna Swartz:

She's an amazing history teacher and she's patient.

She is really kind and makes a lot of good jokes and she helped me be a better writer.

Always helpful, communicates well with parents and students, and overall a good teacher. She keeps kids engaged, especially in literature.

She is a wonderful soul.

Congratulations to Ms. Anna Swartz and all of our teachers on your accomplishments this school year.

⭐Congratulations, Mr. Solorzano, our 2025-2026 Upper School Teacher of the Year!

This teacher has been instrumental this year in bringing excellence, structure, and decorum to many facets of the school and its culture.

This is what has been said about Mr. Solorzano:

My daughters have spoken about how he really gets through to his students and understands how to teach and makes class enjoyable.

He is very dedicated to his class. Many days, he stays after class and skips his lunch to continue talking with students. He is also the funniest guy ever....

He is energized and makes complicated ideas easy to digest. The way he teaches shows his passion for the subject and teaching in general.

His passion for teaching creates a rich environment for learning tough ideas and he enables his students to think deeply about difficult subjects.

Congratulations to Mr. Solorzano and all of our teachers on your accomplishments this school year!

⭐Summer Social ~ Free Snow Cone with Completed Reading/Math Log ~ July 23

⭐Required Summer Reading for All Students

All students have required reading assignments, by grade level, and are expected to return to school prepared to discuss their thoughts. Upper School students should turn in their written assignments on the first day of school so that they can be graded.

Discussions about summer reading will take place in the first few days of the new school year.

Click here for the required summer reading list by grade.

Summer Reading

⭐Camp Artemis Athletics

Upper School:

https://students.arbitersports.com/founders-classical-academy-of-leander/camp-artemis-archers-off-season-athletics-camps-programs-upper-school

Grammar School:

https://students.arbitersports.com/founders-classical-academy-of-leander/camp-artemis-archers-summer-camps-lower-school

Offerings include multi-sport camps, volleyball, basketball, strength and conditioning, soccer and many others.

⭐Prep For A New School Year

➹Get a Head Start on School Supplies Kits (Order School Kits & Planners by June 19)

Skip the lines! Buy a Supply Kit and Planner!

➹Order a prepackaged school supply kit here by June 19.

Use Account #: 68440

(school planner sold separately)

➹Order a planner here by June 19

➹Shop Using Grade Level Supply Lists (Classroom and Communal) (Click here)

➹Parents of incoming 7th grade students: Be aware of these vaccination requirements

To parents of incoming 7th graders: Prior to the start of 7th grade you must turn in documentation to the school of shot dates or a waiver (see link below) for the MCV4 (Meningococcal 4) and tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) booster vaccine prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year. If those are not received the child may not be allowed to attend until documentation is received. Thank you for your attention to this matter..

➹New Student Drivers - If Requesting a VOE, Allow One Week for Processing

A VOE dated the last 5 days of school is valid until the first day of the next school year. If you need a VOE over the summer, use this request form. Due to limited summer hours and staff, please allow at least one week to process a VOE request. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe95qWE_gL15m6IG9yrVR9mE_NmHsuX7cwZD47ITKVnwP9oMA/viewform

➹Attend the Summer Social on July 23 Bring your completed reading/math log for a free snow cone. A super fun way to catch up with friends, get soaked on the water slide and enjoy some cold ice cream on a hot summer day.

➹Parking Permits for Student Drivers

Apply for your 2026-27 Parking Permit for all student driver Parking Permit Request

➹Set a reminder to submit a volunteer application in late July Volunteer approvals must be renewed each school year no matter the date of a previous approval. Application details can be found here. (Application link will be live in late July)

➹NEXT MONTH Create a ParentSquare account https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

Archers in Action: News & Events ~ June 9, 2026 Summer Edition

To ensure a professional appearance, modesty, and consistency, the following requirements are strictly enforced for all students:

1. Style and Fit Requirements

2. Length, Fit, and Modesty Standards

Skirts: Must be worn at the knee.

Shorts and Skorts:

Length: Shorts and skorts must reach just above the knee, but not extend below it.

Fit: Garments must be of a standard uniform fit—not excessively tight or overly loose/baggy.

Waist and Undergarments:

All bottoms must be worn at the natural waist.

Undergarments (including boxers or compression shorts) must never be visible. This policy applies at all times, including during athletic practices and games.