April 2009

Senioritis

Submitted by grantb on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 8:04am

We have reached the time of the school year during which so called Senioritis strikes American high schools like an epidemic. Most seniors have been accepted into college and mailed their tuition deposit to the school of their choice and can often fall into a very casual attitude about their studies for the rest of the year. While FUMA is certainly not exempt from this type of attitude in some senior cadets, it is the other side of senioritis that is of equal concern. All seniors cadets are looking forward to graduation day with great anticipation and excitement.

Infirmary staff at the Kiosk this weekend

Submitted by maceks on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 8:58pm

Ms. Yonce our head nurse will be at the kiosk this weekend on Saturday. On Sunday, Ms. Tracy Kilpatrick, another of FUMA's nurses will be there. Please stop by and say hello if you are in the area. The Kiosk is located outside of Macy's on the 2nd floor of the mall.

Swine Flu Information

Submitted by yoncea on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 11:01am

As you may have recently heard in the news, documented cases of swine flu have been identified within the United States. At this time, there are no documented cases in the state of Virginia. Fork Union Military Academy is currently working in conjunction with the local and district health departments to communicate guidelines and recommendations and make necessary preparations. Current information on the swine flu is available on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm.

Re-enrollment agreements due May 1st!

Submitted by maceks on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 9:26am

Please remember to return your signed re-enrollment agreement along with your enrollment deposit by May 1st. If you do so, you will be eligible for the $1,000 early re-enrollment discount. Agreements received after May 1st will still be accepted, but they will not be eligible for the discount. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the admissions office.

Open House May 2nd

Submitted by maceks on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 9:25am

FUMA will be having an open house on May 2nd to coincide with our Alumni Weekend events. This is a great time to visit the campus. By attending you will have the opportunity to see a brief, but informative presentation about the school, atke a tour with a current cadet and, if you wish, request an admission's interview. There will be teachers, coaches and staff members available to answer your questions. The first presentation will begin at 10am and is repeated every 15 minutes or so. Tours follow the presentation. Please call 434.842.4358 to RSVP, although walk-ins are welcome.

Summer School and ESL

Submitted by maceks on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 8:44am

If you are looking at FUMA for the fall, our summer session may be a good opportunity for your son to experience the academic and athletic riches of Fork Union before the regular school year begins. The main difference between the summer and regular sessions is that we do not wear the military uniform. Instead, our students wear khaki shorts and a Fork Union polo shirt. There are many academic and athletic options avialable, along with our supervised study period each night.

Upper School Academic Dean at the Kiosk this weeknd

Submitted by maceks on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 8:29am

Our Academic Dean, COL Robert Miller, will man the kiosk this weekend at Tyson's Corner (April 25th and 26th). He brings with him many years of experience in the military school environment. COL Miller is an excellent source of information about independent schools and the benefits of a military style boarding school. Please stop by for a visit and find our more about FUMA. The kiosk is located outside of Macy's on the 2nd floor.

Kiosk this weekend - Middle School Headmaster

Submitted by maceks on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 4:08pm

LTC Rob Feathers, our Middle School Headmaster, will be at the kiosk this weekend. LTC Feathers is a graduate of Fork Union and has had 3 son's attend. Please stop by to say hello if you are in the Tyson's Corner area.

Kiosk - Easter weekend

Submitted by maceks on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 5:20pm

Dr. Bob Grant, our Director of Guidance will be at the kiosk this weekend. The mall is closed on Sunday for the Easter holiday, so he will be there Saturday only. Dr. Grant is a great source of information about the One Subject Plan and its benefits for cadets in our upper school program. In addition to his position on our staff, Dr. Grant is also a former "FUMA parent" and can talk with you about the Fork Union from a "dad's" perspective.

Scouts Honor

Submitted by grantb on Mon, 04/06/2009 - 1:56pm

Boy Scouts of America returns to FUMA!! After an absence of several years, Troop 125, BSA has officially returned to FUMA. Scouts have been meeting for the past few months under the able guidance of LTCOL Giszack, MAJ Grant and Dr. Susan Ferguson, a parent of one of our ninth grade cadets. The troop has the expertise of several Eagle Scouts as well as an advisor from the local district. Scouts are busy working on merit badges, advancement activities and recently complete the Troop's first Campout. The Troop is scheduled to attend the regional Camporee at Montpelier next week.

Director of Financial Aid at Kisok this weekend.

Submitted by maceks on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 1:17pm

LTC Giszack will be in the information kiosk at Tyson's Corner Center this weekend. Our October entry point is around the corner and now is an ideal time to look at enrolling your son for our summer session or next fall. LTC Giszack, the Assistant to the President and Director of Financial Aid has been with the Academy for over a decade. Prior to his administrative duties, he served as head of the Science Department and coached cross country and track. Please stop by and say hello.

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