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October 4, 2024

Weekly Update for October 4, 2024

DAY STUDENT INFORMATION:

On Saturday, October 19, the Academy will have its first parade of the academic year. The Commandant of Cadets GySgt Charlie Coulter would like to remind all Day Students and their parents that this parade is mandatory for all cadets. First call is at 11:30 AM. All Day Students must be on campus and signed into the Commandant's Office by 10:30 AM.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THANKSGIVING BREAK DEPARTURE

An email was sent to all parents regarding Thanksgiving Break Departure. All parents of boarding cadets must submit a Leave Request through Orah by November 1 detailing their Thanksgiving Break plans. For the detailed information sent, please follow the link below:

THANKSGIVING BREAK DEPARTURE INFORMATION

SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER SAT TEST DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18

The registration deadline for postgraduates and seniors to take the SAT Test on campus on Saturday, November 2 is Friday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Seniors and postgraduates must register using their Collegeboard.org account. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kelsey Hill at .

HAVE YOU RSVP FOR PARENT'S WEEKEND?

We are excited to invite you to join us for Parent's Weekend at Fork Union Military Academy on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19! This year's schedule offers a variety of events designed to create a memorable and engaging experience for all. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful community together.

Cadets will be eligible to depart campus with their families on Saturday, October 19, following the first parade of the year!

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.

ORDER YOUR CADET'S CLASS RING ON PARENTS WEEKEND!

On Saturday, October 19, a representative from Josten's will be available during the Open House from 9 AM to 11 AM. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to view class ring selections, get sized, and select your ring in time for the Ring Ceremony this Spring.

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN REGISTER FOR OUR RESOURCE PROGRAM AT ANY TIME?

The resource program is designed to provide additional structured, supervised time for cadets to work on their course materials. On top of remedial instruction or help understanding their course matter, the resource program can provide cadets with additional academic skills such as time management, study skills, and test prep skills. Cadets in resource will have the added benefit of an additional instructor who will be able to monitor their progress and keep them on track academically.

Cost: $1,500 for the year/$300 by term.

For more information, please contact Resource Instructor Mike Tyrrell at .

CADET CARE PACKAGES FOR BIRTHDAY AND ANY OTHER OCCASION

Do you want to do something special to surprise your cadet while being away from home? Treat him to a birthday surprise, a pick me-up, or a just because treat from the list below:

Ms. Rhonda White, Assistant to the Commandant, provides parents with the opportunity to treat their cadet with something special. Choose from the following:

  • Qty of 6 Cupcakes for $10
  • Qty of 12 Cupcakes for $20
  • Qty of 12 Brownies for $10
  • Qty of 12 Chocolate Chip Cookies for $12
  • Medium Size Gift Bag of Treats for $25
  • Large Size Gift Bag of Treats for $40
  • Chips and Salsa Bag for $12

For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at  or 434-842-4203.

DO YOU WANT TO SCHEDULE SENIOR/CADET PORTRAITS?

It's time to schedule your cadet's portraits! We are pleased to be able to recommend Kristin Firewicz Studios to our cadet families. Kristin is a professional photographer contracted by the Academy to take campus photos throughout the year and has been specializing in high school senior photography for over 10 years. Kristin is local to Fork Union and has a studio on campus. For more information regarding booking your cadet's private session, please visit her website for special FUMA rates: Kristin Firewicz Studios.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

Please bookmark the link to our Academic Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. This calendar highlights all the major events on campus for the academic year, including dates of when each term begins and ends, leave weekends, SAT and ACT tests and all holiday breaks.

The easy way to find it on forkunion.com is under Academics - Academic Calendar

IMPORTANT DATES:

Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:

  • SAT Test | October 5, 2024
    • Seniors & postgraduates can take a SAT Prep Class. Deadline to register is September 20.
  • Term 1 Final | October 14, 2024
    • On Monday, October 14, cadets will take their Term 1 final. 
  • Term 2 Begins | October 15, 2024
    • On Tuesday, October 15, cadets begin their Term 2 class.
  • Parent's Weekend | Friday, October 18-Monday, October 21, 2024
    • Parent's Weekend is set to celebrate our parents on Friday and Saturday prior to giving cadets a chance to depart campus for their first leave weekend. 
    • Saturday, October 19 is when cadets can depart campus and return on Monday, October 21 by 7 PM.
    • Click here for the schedule.
  • Parent's Day Parade | Saturday, October 19, 2024
    • Mandatory for all cadets. First Call is at 11:30 AM. Day Students must be signed into the Commandant's Department by 10:30 AM.
  • Exemplary Conduct Leave Weekend | Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27, 2024
    • Cadets who earn Exemplary Conduct for Term 1 will receive this special leave weekend. Fork Union will announce the list of cadets on Wednesday, October 16.
  • SAT Test | November 2, 2024
    • Seniors & postgraduates can take a SAT Prep Class. 
  • Veteran's Day Ceremony | November 11, 2024
    • This is a normal class day with a Veteran's Day Ceremony beginning at 11 AM at the Veterans Memorial. 
  • Thanksgiving Leave | Friday, November 22-Sunday, December 1
    • Thanksgiving Leave is the first Major Leave of the academic year. All cadets must depart campus for Thanksgiving Leave. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: 


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