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Monthly Message

Dear Falcon Families,

September has arrived, ready or not! September is a time of transition, routines, and trying to keep everything moving at once. Summer flexibility is gone, school is fully underway, activities start filling the calendar, and we are settling into our fall rhythm. September is an opportunity to settle in, find our rhythm, and grow together.

Research continues to show that when families are actively involved in their child's education, students are more likely to experience academic success, attend school regularly, demonstrate positive behaviors, and develop strong social skills. Your partnership truly makes a difference!

We are honored to welcome your children to Foster each and every day. Our goal is to provide a safe, caring, and challenging learning environment where students are known, valued, and held to high expectations.

Throughout the year, please remember to:

      Check your child's backpack and communication folder daily.

      Review and complete homework and assignments.

      Encourage your child to read every day.

      Review and sign agendas each night when applicable.

      Communicate with your child's teacher and stay connected to school events and information.

      Celebrate your child's effort, growth, and accomplishments.

Together, we can make 2026–2027 our best year yet! Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an important part of the Foster Falcon family.

We are better together! 

With Love,
Foster Traditional Academy

Home of Excellence in Academics. Character. Leadership

 

School Visitation

Anyone visiting a child at school must be able to present a picture I.D. to verify his or her identity to school officials. DO NOT FORGET YOUR ID. Thank you in helping us ensure the safety of ALL Foster students and staff.

 

Transportation

Car Rider Parents

Walker Parents

  • Please adhere to the following:
  • Drive with caution-kids are around.
  • Drop off and pick up your students on time.
  • If you are late, you must park and sign them in to school.
  • Always have your car rider number visible.
  • Pull away from the car rider line to speak with your teacher.
  • Use Cemetery Drive ONLY.
  • Our school day is 8:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
  • Notify the school if your student is an Independent or Dependent Walker. Independent walkers can walk/be released by themselves. Dependent walkers will walk with and be released with an adult.
  • Pick up your students at the FRC door at 3:20. The door will lock at 3:30 and you must come through the car rider line to pick up your child.
  • NO CARS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PREMISES THROUGH 41ST STREET.
  • ONLY SPECIAL NEEDS BUSES AND DAYCARE VANS MAY ENTER THE PREMISES THROUGH 41ST STREET.
  • Do not block 41st street - the buses and vans must get through.
  • Entering from 41st street all students must walk on the right and teach them to watch out for the buses and vans.
 

Save the Date

August 

14 APPLY FOR EARLY ENTRANCE INTO KINDERGARTEN 

17 iREADY Testing Begins K-5 (Replaced MAP testing)

25 Vote for Foster at Texas Roadhouse (Dixie Location)

September 

4 School Wide White Out 

4  FLY STORE OPEN 

7 NO SCHOOL/LABOR DAY

9 KY HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY/WEAR NEON

10  Open House featuring Parent Academic Teacher Teams (5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

14 Week of Progress Report Distribution

16 Grandparent's Breakfast

23 Family Teacher Conference Day featuring Student Led Conferences

28 FALL BREAK BEGINS

 
 
 

Calendar

 

                                                   Cultural Events

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Western Christianity): August 15; Some Christian employees and students might have been unavailable for school/work-related activities on this date.

 

Mawlid al-Nabi (Islam): August 25 for Sunni and August 31 for Shia; Muslim employees and students might be absent for this observance or might be unavailable for evening activities.  *Please note that the exact dates for Muslim holidays can vary by a day or two and are subject to local sightings of the new moon.

 

Janmashtami (Hinduism): September 4; Hindu employees and students might be absent or unavailable for evening activities.

 

Rosh Hashanah (Judaism): September 11-13; Jewish students and employees might be unavailable for activities on Friday evening and through the weekend.

 

Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism): September 13-14; Hindu employees and students might be absent or unavailable for evening activities.

 

Yom Kippur (Judaism): September 20-21; Jewish students and employees might be unavailable for activities on Sunday evening and might be absent on Monday.

 

Sukkot (Judaism): September 25-October 2; Jewish students and employees might be absent from school/work-related activities during the first two and last two days (Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah on October 2-4) of Sukkot.

 

REGARDING STUDENT ABSENCES:

The JCPS Code of Conduct/Student Bill of Rights states:
 
"Excused absences and tardies include such circumstances and occasions as a death or severe illness in the student’s immediate family, an illness of the student, religious holidays and practices, one day for attendance at the Kentucky State Fair, and other valid reasons as determined by the principal."

The language about limits or total days allowable only refers to “unexcused” absences.  Please check with our principal for further guidance on this matter.

 

 

Attendance

Please ensure students arrive on time each day and dressed appropriately for changing weather. For excused absences, parents are allowed all doctor’s notes and 11 Parent Notes. If your student has documented health concerns noted by a physician, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can plan for any attendance issues that may arise. Your child’s attendance is important.

Parental Accountability: Follow state mandates under House Bill 611, which requires formal referrals to the Jefferson County Attorney for 15 or more unexcused absences.

Digital Sick Note

Kentucky High Attendance Day Celebration, September 9 - Show up & Glow Up

 

Staff Welcome Letters & Supply Lists

 

Moment of Silence

Under Kentucky's Senate Bill 19 (KRS 158.175), Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and all public school districts across the state require a daily one-to-two-minute moment of silence or reflection at the start of each school day. At Foster, every morning we will have a one minute moment of silence. Please discuss this time with your student. 

 

FRC

Good Day Foster Family,

The FRC is in need of volunteers for upcoming events such as but not limited to Fall Festival, dental screenings, and field trips. You must have an approved JCPS background check in order to volunteer. Please use the link below to complete the form on-line.

Click below to complete the quick and easy background check application:

https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/Volunteer/

 

Thank you,

Stephanie Abernathy, FRC

502-212-8656

 

 

Volunteer

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Purchase items for our FLY store by going to our AMAZON WISH LIST

Sign up to be a class/grade level parent

Be on the lookout for future events and opportunities to volunteer!

Click the link to let us know your interest in Volunteering. WE NEED YOU!

 

 

Latest Links & News

YMCA CEP INFORMATION AND COSTS FOR FOSTER 

Behavior, Social Media & Cell Phones 

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