Archers in Action: News & Events ~ Updated June 24, 2025

A Message From Ms. Loy, Headmaster (From a June 5, 2025 Email)

➶ 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. They are working with the City of Leander to acquire the permitting.
Because of the difficulty in using Skyward to communicate, we will be transitioning to Parent Square as our communication tool for the 2025-2026 school year. More information about this will be coming in August. Parent Square is much more user-friendly and efficient for communication. We will still be using Skyward for everything else.
Important Summer Dates:

-July 24th: Summer Social from 6-8. Reading logs for Grammar and Upper (new this summer) are attached! Students can earn a free snow cone!

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

-August 7th: Upper Back-to-School Night

-August 8th: New Student Orientation (Grades 7-12)

-August 13th: First Day of School 2025-2026. A draft of the calendar is attached.(Click here.)

Camp Artemis Athletic Camps 2025 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/W3RLn36a66Wz1a4Q7
Camp Artemis Academic Camps 2025 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1Zr8VxmThfMWDSiZ7
School Supply List is attached. (Click here.)

25-26 Planner link: (Click here)
STAAR testing results for the 2024-25 school year will be available to view online in the state of Texas Family Assessment Portal, which can be found at www.texasassessment.gov
Please be on the watch for a list of 2025-2026 Literature novels for annotation to go out later this month.

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 summer,

Tabitha Loy

⭐Community Work Days: Back to School Prep

Community Work Days: Back to School Prep...

We are seeking the help of families, youth groups, sports teams, and individuals. Does your family want to serve the school? Do you have a youth group, sports team or group of friends who want to serve on any morning July 7-9th?

Merits will be awarded to student volunteers and pizza will be served at noon each day.

Tasks include: Sorting and distributing curriculum/books to classrooms; Touch-up painting; Cleaning and organizing the grammar and upper libraries; Wiping down tables; Repairing a cabinet; Assembling desks; among others.

Join us and feel the satisfaction of serving your school community! Anyone can volunteer! Please sign-up here.

⭐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:

⭐Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lewis, our 2025 Grammar School Teacher of the Year!

This is what has been said about Mrs. Lewis:

Mrs. Lewis is an exceptionally dedicated and caring teacher who goes above and beyond for her students. She consistently puts in extra time outside of school hours to plan engaging and meaningful lessons that support her students' learning and growth. Beyond the classroom, she generously volunteers her time to support student clubs and extracurricular activities, often opening her room as a welcoming space. Her joyful presence and bright smile bring positivity to those around her—it's hard to feel down when she's nearby. Mrs. Lewis truly makes a difference every day through her kindness, energy, and unwavering support for her students.

Congratulations to Mrs. Lewis and all of our teachers on your accomplishments this school year.

Congratulations, Mrs. King, our 2025 Upper School Teacher of the Year!

This is what has been said about Mrs. King:

Mrs. King has exceptional dedication, organization, and genuine care for students. Her thoughtful teaching and supportive classroom environment have had a huge impact on her students' education. Her class is a favorite among seniors, encouraging critical thinking, open dialogue, and real-world reflection. She goes above and beyond, not only in creating meaningful lessons but also in personally helping students—like when she spent hours guiding students through college essays with insight and encouragement. Mrs. King is a true mentor and an outstanding educator.

Congratulations to Mrs. King and all of our teachers on your accomplishments this school year.

⭐School Supplies, Planners, Parking and More

Get a Head Start on School Supplies & Planners (Order a planner by July 11) Click here to order kits, planners and to see supply lists by grade.

Request a Parking Permit for Student Drivers

Considering Paid Teacher-Led Tutoring? Click here. Please contact each person individually with questions.

Update your Daily Spread lunch account with correct grade levels for the new year or sign up for the school lunch program.

New student drivers, if requesting a VOE, complete this form in advance and allow time for processing.

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.

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 2025-2026 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..

Required Seventh Grade Immunizations Letter

School and Childcare Vaccine Requirements

Waiver LINK for Texas Immunization Application for Parents

Check out the sales on new and used uniforms.

⭐Summer Required Reading

Summer Reading Reward For All Students ~ Free Snow Cone with Completed Reading/Math Log ~ July 24

As a reward for reading and practicing math facts over the summer, all students may turn in their reading and math logs for a free snow cone at the Summer Social on Thursday, July 24 from 6pm to 8pm on the campus grounds. A Slip-n-Slide and ice cream truck will add to the fun.

Click here for the K-5 & 6-12 Reading & Math Fact Logs.

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.

⭐Academic Camps

⭐Sports Camps

⭐School Uniform Sales & Promotions (New & Used)

⭐Summer Office Hours

⭐Parent & Student Resource Index ~ Links to Most Useful Information on Our Website

⭐Ongoing Reminders...

* Paid Teacher-Led Tutoring is Now Available for Students of All Grades

Teacher-Led tutoring cannot take place on campus. Please make other arrangements with persons on this Tutoring list.pdf Please contact each person individually with questions.

* Follow us on Instagram & Facebook:

School Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FoundersClassicalLeander

Athletics: @FCArchers

Archers Council: @fcaarcherscouncil

Travel Groups: @archersaimfar