Archers in Action: News & Events ~ April 22, 2026

Save the Dates

May 15-20 - Upper School Final Exams

May 15 - End of Year Upper Awards

May 20 - End of Year Grammar Awards

May 20-22 - Archer Games

May 22 - Field Day; Last Day of School; Early Release @ 12:00

May 22 - Commencement

Important News To Know

➹Friday ~ Community Work Day ~ Let’s Show Up, Archers! Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FA4A822A1FE3-63156562-founders

➹Archers Council Elections & General Meeting ~ April 30 ~ See below for details

➹Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, April 27–May 1 ~ See below for details

➹April 30th & May 1st ~ Sherlock Holmes Spring Play ~ See flyer for details

➹April: 6th Grade Stocks the Lounge! ~ See below for details

➹Senior/Junior Prom ~ May 2nd ~ A Moment in Time ~ Tickets on Sale Now in B3 Office!

➹Reminder: Please do not turn left into the North Driveway between 7:30-8:00 and 3:30-4:00

➹Be on the lookout for a schoolwide service project starting next week! Handbags for Hope ~ More information to follow

➹House Shirt Store is NOW OPEN

https://lukbranding.chipply.com/houses/store.html?eid=447601&apid=22505696

➹Get caffeinated. Give back. Support our school at Scooter’s! See below for details

➹Ignite Camp ~ Summer Camp Announcement ~ See below for details

➹Limited Supply of Yearbooks Available for Purchase ~ Get Yours Today! See below for details

Click here to purchase

Reminders From Last Week

➹2026-2027 Uniform Alert See below for details

➹2025-2026 Founders Classical Academy Family Handbook: 2025-2026 FCA Leander Family Handbook

➹Student-Led Tutoring Available See below for details

➹2025-26 Calendar of Events ~ALL Dates are Subject to Change See below

➹Got Pictures? Share with the Yearbook Class See below.

➹Buy your 2025-26 Spirit Tee here!

Volunteer Opportunities/Requests

➹ Pizza Friday Fundraiser ~Volunteer Opportunity and Donation Requests ~ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAEA92CA5FEC07-57914979-pizza#/

➹Paper Drive ~ We are requesting Reams or Boxes of paper ~ Donations can be dropped off in B1 or B3 offices ~ Your support is greatly appreciated!

⭐Community Work Day ~ Let’s Show Up, Archers

Community Work Day ~ Let’s Show Up, Archers

On Friday, April 24, our Founders families are invited to gather for an afternoon of meaningful work on the campus we are privileged to call our own.

Community Work Day is more than a to-do list. It is an opportunity to model stewardship for our children, to show them what it looks like to serve with purpose, to care for what has been entrusted to us, and to build something lasting together.

Bring your work gloves. Bring a few spare tools. Bring your children.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, and we will share pizza together at 6:00 PM.

If the sign-up appears full, please come anyway. There is always meaningful work to be done, and every willing hand makes a difference.

Let’s aim high not only in the classroom, but in how we serve — strengthening our campus and our community, side by side.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FA4A822A1FE3-63156562-founders

Arrows up. We look forward to serving alongside you.

CWD

⭐ Archers Council Elections & General Meeting | April 30

We invite all 2025–26 Archers Council members to join us for our Annual Elections & General Meeting on Thursday, April 30 at 8:15 AM in the B3 Library.

This meaningful gathering will include:

-Highlights from our committees and a look ahead

-A celebration of our Funds for Founders success and how those funds are being reinvested to strengthen FCA

-The election of incoming officers for the 2026–27 school year

-An open Q&A with Ms. Loy

-Time to connect with fellow engaged Founders parents

Your voice and your vote help shape the leadership and direction of the Archers Council. We also encourage you to invite other families to join the Council so they, too, can participate and have a voice in the year ahead.

Mark your calendar and join us as we continue building a strong and engaged Founders community — together.

⭐Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, April 27–May 1

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is just a few weeks away, and we look forward to honoring the men and women who serve our Archers with excellence each day.

We invite families to review the celebration schedule and begin making plans for how you would like to show your appreciation. A thoughtful note, a small gesture, or a shared expression of gratitude can make a lasting impact.

Let’s come together to celebrate those who help our students aim high.

Arrows up 🍎🏹

⭐April: 6th Grade Stocks the Lounge!

Each month, one or two grade/house level(s) “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. April is 6th Grade'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 during the month.

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

STL

⭐JR/SR High School Prom ~ A Moment in Time

We are excited to announce this year’s JR/SR High School Prom!

Date: May 2nd

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: Avery Ranch Country Club

10500 Avery Club Dr, Austin, TX 78717

Theme: A Moment in Time

“A timeless night — where color awakens in black and white.”

Dress Code: Prom Attire

Ticket Prices:

$65 per individual

$120 per couple

Tickets will go on sale online starting today during lunch and in B3 Office! Cash tickets will be sold on April 22 and 24 during lunch.

Be sure to purchase yours early—we can’t wait to celebrate this unforgettable evening with you!

⭐House Shirt Store is NOW OPEN

We’re excited to introduce our new House Shirt Store! 🎉

Throughout the school year, we welcome new students and see so many fresh faces join our community. We also know that sometimes important deadlines, like ordering house shirts, can be easy to miss.

That’s why we created a solution! Our House Shirt Store is now open year-round, giving every student the opportunity to purchase their house shirt at any time.

Whether you’re new to our school, just inducted into your House, missed the original order window, or just need another shirt, we’ve got you covered. We want every student to feel connected and proud to represent their house!

Check it out and grab your house shirt whenever it works for you!

https://lukbranding.chipply.com/houses/store.html?eid=447601&apid=22505696

⭐Get caffeinated. Give back. Support our school at Scooter’s!

Now through April 30, Scooter’s Coffee will donate $1 for every $5+ purchase made through the Scooter’s Coffee app when customers select our school as their chosen organization!

It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to give back.

How to participate:

Scan the QR code and follow the instructions to select our school in the Scooter’s Coffee app.

If you don’t already have the app, you’ll receive an email prompting you to register and then return to complete the process.

After making a qualifying $5+ purchase at either Leander location, you’ll see an in-app confirmation that your visit has been credited to our school.

Please see the attached flyer for step-by-step instructions. Thank you for helping us make every cup count!

Scooters Scoot

⭐Ignite Camp ~ Summer Camp Announcement

Ignite Camp ~ Summer Camp Announcement

Summer Camp announcement!

Secure your child’s spot at Ignite Day Camp

Use Code "FOUNDERS26" to enroll for $250 (Full Price $399)

https://cgvictory.org/ignite/

-Location: Founders Classical Academy of Leander

-Dates: June 8th through 12th

-Ages: 6 to 12

-Times: 8:30a to 3:00p Monday-Thursday / 8:30a to 11:00 Friday

This program offers fun team competitions and games including SLIP N' SLIDE, OBSTACLE COURSES, THEME DAYS, VICTORY DASH RELAYS, ROCKWALL and more

camp

⭐Limited Supply of Yearbooks Available for Purchase ~ Get Yours Today!

⭐Makeup Bad Weather Days Announcement

⭐2026-2027 Uniform Alert

⭐Student-Led Tutoring Now Available

⭐2025-26 Calendar of Events

⭐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 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