Faith
International
Academy
of Davao City
"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart,
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."
COMMUNITY
BULLETIN
Psalms 9:1
Thursday,
October 27, 2016
Supporting families in Christian ministry by providing a quality, international, Christian education.
ATHLETICS
Athletics Games this Saturday, Oct 29, 2016. This week our FIA Girls Basketball Teams A and B will play
against DRANHS (Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School). Team B will play at 8:00 am, and Team A will
play around 9:00 am.
The FIA Boys Soccer Team will be playing against the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School boys soccer
team this Saturday at 8:00 am. Come and support our Student Athletes!!
~~Andy Tillman, Athletic Director
INTERNATIONAL DAY
International Day is Friday, November 11 from 1:00-3:00 pm. The deadline for signing up to host a country
booth is tomorrow, Friday October 28. Please contact me ASAP at [email protected] if you are
interested in representing a country either through a table booth or through a cultural presentation.
~~Karissa Pattison, Activities Coordinator
TALENT SHOW
Talent Show is tomorrow, Friday, October 28, starting at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Join us for a time of celebrating
the variety of gifts and talents God has given to the people in our community!
~~Karissa Pattison, Activities Coordinator
NOVEMBER 1
The school administration has determined that there will be no classes on November 1. Please enjoy the long
weekend.
~~Lynette Tillman, Interim Head of School
MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT
Attention middle school students! We will be having Movie Night on Friday, November 4, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We
will meet in Room 303 and will be watching Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. It's crackalackin'.
We are asking 6th graders to bring chips, 7th graders to bring popcorn (already popped, please!) and 8th graders to
bring drinks. Teachers are also kindly requested to bring some sweets. Feel free to bring pillows or blankets as well!
~~Middle School Student Council
NIGHT OF WORSHIP
An All School Night of Worship, hosted by high school worship teams, is Friday, November 11, 7:30-9:00 pm in
the PAC. Everyone is welcome to come and worship the Lord with us!
~~High School Student Council
GUARDIANSHIP FORM FOR TRAVELING PARENTS
A reminder for parents, if both parents leave the city for a short time (over 2 days or more), it is required by
administrative policy that a guardian be designated for their children. Please inform FIA by completing a
Guardian Form designating the local adult-in-charge in case of an emergency. You can request a form from any
FIA office.
~~Leadership Team
Dates to Remember
October
28 ............................ Friday ........................................ Talent Show
31 ............................ Monday ...................................... National Holiday (No Classes)
November
01 ............................ Tuesday ..................................... National Holiday/Staff Inservice (No Classes)
04 ............................ Friday ........................................ Middle School Movie Night (StuCo)
05 ............................ Saturday..................................... SAT Testing
11 ............................ Friday ........................................ International Day
11 ............................ Friday ........................................ High School Night of Worship (StuCo)
18 ............................ Friday ........................................ Middle School Game Night (StuCo)
18-19 ....................... Friday-Saturday ........................... Senior Transition Retreat
25-26 ....................... Friday-Saturday ........................... High School All-Nighter (StuCo)
30 ............................ Wednesday ................................. Bonifacio Day (Classes)
December
02 ............................ Friday ........................................ High School Christmas Program
03 ............................ Saturday..................................... High School Christmas Banquet (StuCo)
08 ............................ Thursday .................................... All School Christmas Chapel
09 ............................ Friday ........................................ Elementary/Middle School Christmas Program
10 ............................ Saturday..................................... Staff Christmas Party
14 ............................ Wednesday ................................. High School Final Exams
16 ............................ Friday ........................................ Middle School Christmas Party
16 ............................ Friday ........................................ End of First Semester
19-31 ....................... Monday-Saturday ........................ Semester Break
24 ............................ Saturday..................................... Christmas Eve (Holiday)
25 ............................ Sunday ....................................... Christmas Day (Holiday)
30 ............................ Friday ........................................ Rizal Day (Holiday)
There are always some changes. Check the School Year Calendar on the website to look for updates.
In order to be better stewards, the office sends this bulletin electronically. If you know someone who is not receiving this bulletin and should, please contact the Academic Office.