Archers in Action: News & Events ~ September 17, 2025

Save the Dates

October 24 - Homecoming Athletic Games

October 25 - Homecoming Upper School Dance

October 31 - Crazy Socks Day - Halloween, Literary Figures Day/Book Parade

Important News To Know

Archers Council Social & General Meeting ~ Tomorrow, September 18 See below

Volunteer Orientation ~ September 19 See below

Volunteer to Cover Teacher Duties ~ September 19 See below

September 19~ Early Release at Noon

September 24 ~ Picture Day See below

September: Kindergarten Stocks the Lounge! See below

Senior Picture Day is Coming! ~October 8th See below

October 18 ~ FCA Cross Country Meet & Fun Run See below

A Call to Serve from Ms. Loy: Help with Recess Coverage (More dates have been added)

Back to School Sale on Yearbooks Through September 26!

2025-2026 Tutoring Now Available See Below

A Note Regarding Purchased 2024-25 yearbooks See below

Reminders From Last Week

Got Pictures? Share with the Yearbook Class See below.

School Planners on Sale Now. $12 Cash or Skyward invoice at B3 Front Office.

Buy your 2025-26 Spirit Tee here!

⭐Archers Council Social & General Meeting ~ September 18

Archers Council Social & General Meeting ~ September 18

Join us for the Archers Council Social & General Meeting—a fun way to connect with other families, learn about upcoming events, and discover how you can plug into the life of Founders this year.

Whether you’re new to volunteering or returning for another year of service, this is the perfect place to map out your family’s volunteer path and start working toward your 20 Archer Hours. Together, we’ll explore opportunities big and small that make a lasting impact on our teachers, students, and school community.

Come for the fellowship, stay for the purpose—let’s aim high, together!

Thursday, September 18
8:15–9:30 AM
B3 Library

⭐Volunteer Orientation & First Schoolwide Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, September 19 at 10:30 AM – B3 Library

Calling all volunteers—new and returning! The Volunteer Orientation is a practical, hands-on session covering:

Expectations for volunteers and how to track your Archer Hours.
Step-by-step guidance for signing up and getting started right away.
Answers to all your “how does this work?” questions.

Right after orientation, you can jump straight into action by helping cover classrooms and carline during the Teacher Appreciation Lunch—a simple but meaningful way to bless our staff on day one.

Inside the building? You must be an approved volunteer.
Not approved yet? You can still help with outdoor roles.

~Sign up to cover teacher duties: Volunteer Duty Sign Up
~RSVP for Volunteer Orientation: Orientation RSVP

⭐ Picture Day is September 24!

September: Kindergarten Stocks the Lounge!

September: Kindergarten Stocks the Lounge!

Each month, one grade level “Stocks the Lounge”—filling our teacher lounge with grab-and-go snacks and drinks to keep our teachers fueled and feeling appreciated all year long. September is Kindergarten’s month to serve!

This is more than just treats. It’s a simple, meaningful way to say thank you to the teachers who pour their hearts into our children every single day.

Every $10 in donations = 1 Archer Hour, so your gift not only blesses our teachers but also counts toward your family’s volunteer hours.

Let’s surround our teachers with the same care and encouragement they show our kids—help us fill the lounge and remind them how much they mean to the Founders family! All donations can be dropped off in B1 or B3 offices.

Below is a list of some of our staff’s favorite snacks:

Coffee Pods

Mini Creamers for Coffee

Sodas

Sparkling Waters

Chips (Pretzels, crackers, popcorn, nuts)

Granola Bars

Trail Mix

Gluten Free Snacks

Fresh Fruit

Bagels and Cream Cheese

⭐Senior Picture Day is Coming!

Senior Picture Day is Coming!

It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! Senior Picture Day will be held on October 8th. This is a special milestone, and we want to make sure every senior has the opportunity to capture this important moment.

To help the day run smoothly, please reserve your time slot in advance using the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054FADA728A7FA7-58757758-founders

⭐Founders Fun Run: All proceeds benefit the Archers Athletic Booster Club to support FCA Athletics

🏃‍♂️ Founders Fun Run 🏃‍♀️

Stick around after the Founders Classic Cross Country Meet for the Founders Fun Run! All students, families, and friends are invited to join us for fitness, fun, and community.

📍 Devine Lake Park

📅 Saturday, October 18

🕛 Approx. 12:30 PM (right after the middle school race)

📏 Distance: ~1.25 miles

💲 $20 registration ($10 for FCA students)

🏅 Top 10 finishers win medals!

👉 Register here: Founders Fun Run Registration

Come run, cheer, and celebrate with the Founders community!

⭐A Call to Serve from Ms. Loy: Help with Recess Coverage

A Call to Serve from Ms. Loy: Help with Recess Coverage

Our recent displacement has created real challenges for teachers—classroom shifts, lunches in rooms, and tighter transitions. In the spirit of partnership, I’m asking for your help so our teachers can have a brief mid-day relief and our students can enjoy an orderly, joyful day.

Where we need support:

Recess: Volunteers to assist with supervision.

Please consider signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FACAC2BA3F9C70-58224656-lunch?utm_source=chatgpt.com

At Founders, we teach that virtue is lived in small, faithful actions. This is an opportunity to model responsibility, friendship, prudence, and service—supporting order, caring for the common good, and showing gratitude for the teachers who give so much to our students. Your presence, even for one period, strengthens our community and gives our teachers what they most need right now: time to prepare, regroup, and return to class with excellence.

Please note: All volunteers must be approved for the 2025–26 school year. If you have not yet completed the application, you may do so here: responsiveed.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5243028

Thank you for your generosity and for the example you set for our students. Together, we aim high—and aim well.

⭐Back to School Sale on Yearbooks Through September 26!

⭐2025–2026 Tutoring Now Available

We are pleased to share the 2025–2026 tutoring opportunities! Skilled teachers are available to support students in a wide range of subjects. Recommended rates are $40–50 per hour, with advanced subjects ranging from $70–100 per hour. Please note that tutoring cannot take place on campus; families should arrange alternate meeting locations directly with the tutor. Click below for more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VLrUQeXwnrxh6_qWaW1Hd9hjj3PK-hs6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105639595887529560620&rtpof=true&sd=true

⭐A Note Regarding Purchased 2024-25 yearbooks

⭐Got Pictures? Share with the Yearbook Class

⭐Ongoing Reminders...

*New Attendance Reporting Procedures

Reporting an absence and other attendance related issues just got easier. You can now report early dismissal for athletics, early dismissals for student drivers, make alternate arrangements for student pickup, and report absences, all through our new online forms found here.

When the need arises, go to our school website at foundersleander.com. Navigate to one of three places - the Archers in Action page, Attendance page, or For Our Families tab to find a “Report an Absence” button. Simply click that button, find and complete the appropriate form for your situation and upload documents and correspondence directly to that form. Done! It’s that easy.

Please contact [email protected] if you have further questions.

Please note these changes in our 2025-2026 Family Handbook.

*Uniform Closet Donation Guidelines

The following school uniform items will be accepted as donations to our uniform closet:

Items with the school logo (including polos, jackets, spirit wear);
Plaid Wednesday formal skirts;
White Oxford shirts;
Girls jumpers;
Uniform ties and bows;
Belts

All items must be in good condition (clean, not stained or faded)

*Apply Now to Be a 2025-2026 Volunteer!

Volunteers must be approved each school year to be on campus.

Each school year, ResponsiveEd requires every volunteer to complete an online volunteer application and undergo a background check. Once you are approved, you must review the guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers and sign a confidentiality agreement. Applications remain active for the current school year. A volunteer must reapply each school year regardless of their date of application. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of your application.

Click on the links below to access applications and information:

* Follow us on Instagram & Facebook:

School Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FoundersClassicalLeander

Athletics: @FCArchers

Archers Council: @fcaarcherscouncil

Travel Groups: @archersaimfar