After scaling back extra school activities and field trips throughout the year, the students were ready to jump into something different, and spirit week provided just the right level of excitement and involvement that people needed. Everyone, from the smallest preschool student, to the oldest teacher (who shall remain nameless) got into the act, accessorizing outfits with anything from leopard … Read More
Jingle bells and all is well
Music concerts at FBTA
– by Cayli, sophomore – From the chilly nights and festive decorations, to the yummy hot cocoa and warm Christmas cookies, music seems to be something that brings most of the joy and holiday cheer to many students and staff at FBTA. This year, the Christmas concerts were virtual, with the elementary concert prerecorded and livestreamed on Dec. 8, and … Read More
Impossible is not a word
Fairfax soccer and volleyball teams win North-Valley Region championship
For the first time in recorded history, Fairfax won both volleyball and soccer tournaments in the ODACS final championship games. “It was completely unexpected since we had lost to Valley’s soccer team and Faith’s volleyball team during the regular season,” said Mr. Bradford, soccer coach. “But they all fought hard until the very end. I am very proud of them.” … Read More
Choirs and a mobile orchestra
How has COVID-19 affected music at FBTA?
– by Zachary, freshman – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people could not attend music lessons because they were stuck in their homes. At the start of the school year, the reopening of music classes was delayed as the staff figured out how to disinfect the class area and to social distance. “We’ve realized that spreading out more helps provide … Read More
No days off
FBTA offers distance learning option this year amidst coronavirus concerns
– by Kiersten, senior – Students around the world are experiencing school in a different way this year. For some, it is simply wearing a mask and trying to remember not to hug their friends. For others, it is sitting at a laptop all day trying to navigate a virtual classroom amidst technical difficulties. Covid-19 has created a new environment, … Read More
A look inside the COVID school day
FBTA students navigate a normal school day while combating the Coronavirus
– by Nathan, freshman – Covid-19 seemingly came out of nowhere last spring, effectively putting a halt to daily life as we know it. Now, with school back in session, how is everyone adjusting to the new regulations? Whenever new rules are put into place, students always have varying opinions on them, including masks and social distancing. “I don’t really … Read More
Catching up on old news
Summer activities, senior trip, graduation
The virus pandemic this past spring threw the entire academic schedule completely out of phase for the final three months of the prior school year. On the afternoon of March 13, rumors began flying that Fairfax schools would be closing for two weeks in order to plan how to handle the novel coronavirus. Two weeks dragged into a month, … Read More
Facility facelifts
The staff has been hard at work over the summer upgrading the facilities by painting hallways, upgrading flooring in the cafeteria and preschool bathrooms, building plexiglass shields for classrooms, and installing speakers and a new sound system throughout the building that will help with the emergency alarm system. The building never sleeps. We are so thankful for the men and … Read More
First things first
Teen Revival kick off
Our church teen group kicked off the year with a 4-day revival beginning Saturday, Aug. 8, through Wednesday, Aug. 12. The keynote speaker was Evangelist Ron DeGarde, who is a regular speaker at the Wilds Christian Camp and Southland Christian Camp. Evangelist DeGarde has been in the ministry for over 20 years. After such an odd summer of separation, the … Read More
Very belated congratulations
Girls’ basketball team wins Valley Tournament and 2nd at ODACS State
In all the “hecticness” of the spring pandemic, we missed reporting on the amazing season of our varsity girls’ basketball team. Coached by Mrs. Tripp, the girls had a winning season with 7 wins and only 2 losses, winning 1st place at the Valley Tournament in January, and taking 2nd place in the ODACS Class AA State Basketball Tournament at … Read More