 Week of November 2nd, 2026Here's a look at what we've been up to lately and what's coming next. Thanks for being part of The Academy!   AnnouncementsHow to Update Family Info in FACTSIf you have a change to your family demographic or contact information, please update your FACTS profile by: 1) Opening the Academy school app 2) Tap the "Family Info" icon 3) Sign in with your FACTS credentials (school code AFG-TN) 4) Choose Family Demographic Form 5) Choose any information to update & save. Please contact admin@academyforgod.org with questions. Parking Lot Safety ReminderWe’ve recently received several reports of cars moving too fast on campus, especially in the main office driveway. With so many students, parents, and staff walking through these areas during drop-off and pickup, we’re asking every driver to help keep our campus safe.
Read HERE for parking lot safety stats and helpful tips from the National Safety Council. Thank you for helping us keep every student safe. We appreciate your cooperation! Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy ScreeningsWe're excited to announce that we are working with Lyttle Fox Therapy, LLC to offer Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy Screenings November 12-13! WHAT IS IT? Lyttle Fox Therapy is a clinic with locations in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet, which offers speech and occupational therapy. Their therapists sometimes come to schools to work with clients at the school, saving parents a drive to the clinic. Lyttle Fox therapists will be coming to the Academy to offer initial speech and occupational therapy screenings, which is the first step in the process of getting your child evaluated for potential need of these services. Initial Screening only at this time; if therapist recommends your child get therapy, screening fee applies to full evaluation $35 in check form made payable to Lyttle Fox Read attached letters for more information on what therapists are screening for. Therapies are offered directly through Lyttle Fox; you will complete all documentation and payments through their processes. WHEN IS IT? November 12 - Speech Screenings November 13 - Occupational Therapy Screenings WHAT TO DO NEXT: Read attached letters from Lyttle Fox -- One is for Speech, one for Occupational Therapy Print and fill out the letter, bring a $35 check, and turn into the school office. Mrs. Elizabeth Kagay will collect these and get them to Lyttle Fox staff. Questions about the screenings or therapies themselves? Reach out to Lyttle Fox! Lyttle Fox Clinics: 116 Lineberry Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, (615) 758-4888 110 Babb Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087, (615) 547-6008 FACTS Financial Parent Login Support & Late FeesWe have received notice that some parents are experiencing an "Error" message when trying to log into their FACTS Financial account. Our FACTS Representative recommends using a different web browser as well as clearing cache and cookies on your device to see if that remedies the issue. Safari has also been reported to have some difficulty with the FACTS system. In addition, some families have had success logging in through the Academy App. If you experience an issue after attempting the above recommendations, call the FACTS Parent Support Line at 866-441-4637. They are very friendly and available to help you trouble shoot your login issue as well as take payments over the phone if needed. Lastly, please be aware of due dates for your scheduled payment plan as well as incidental invoices for sports or clubs. Late fees are issued on the 1st of each month. If a payment is received after the due date a late fee of $25 will still be issued. You will also receive a late fee for unpaid late fees so do check your FACTS Financial Account regularly. Check your payment schedule by logging into your FACTS Financial account, select "View Details" to access the Activity Details page and review the Schedule tab. Email accounting@academyforgod.org with any finance related questions. Uniform Options for ESA HoldersIf your student holds an ESA, please note some uniform options are now available on your account user dashboard. Orders can be placed through your account and will be delivered to the school, then sent home with your student. Please reach out to alison.sherrod@academyforgod.org with any questions.  School Dress Code RemindersAs cooler weather approaches, please be reminded: - Pants should not have any holes or rips - Hoodies (hooded sweatshirts) are not allowed on campus. A winter coat with a hood is allowed. Our Lost & Found is filling up! Please be sure to label your student's clothing, water bottle and personal items with their first and last name. If you'd like to search through Lost & Found, please stop by our front office to sign in, and you can look for missing items.  The book fair is NOW OPEN through this Monday, November 2! Ready Let’s Read helps support our school. Every purchase you make earns our school up to 20% back. Orders ship directly to the school, and we’ll notify you as soon as they’re ready for pickup. This is a wonderful chance to find great books for your family while helping support our school. Thank you for partnering with us to encourage a love of reading! SHOP THE BOOK FAIR through Monday, November 2nd Mosyle Removal on Student iPadsAs the Academy is no longer using iPads on campus, there's no longer any reason for your family's iPad to stay enrolled in our school device management system (Mosyle). You are welcome and encouraged to remove the school profile and take full ownership of the device. We will be removing the profiles from Mosyle on Nov. 6th, which will have an effect on the students iPad, so please read through the steps provided in your email from "Academy Tech." Thank you so much for your patience as we make this transition. If you have any questions reach out to tech@academyforgod.org.  Admissions Season is Here!The Academy is now accepting applications for new students for the '27-28 school year! If you know of families interested in learning about our school, please share our enrollment page with them. We are currently hosting tours and accepting applications via our website. Likewise, if you intend to enroll a kindergartener (or sibling of a current student), please visit our website to begin your student's application. The application deadline for new students is March 30th.  A Night of the Arts - Tickets Now on Sale! November 19 and 20 are going to be special days at The Academy with our annual Night of the Arts! Tickets are now on sale for family and friends of The Academy to join us for Academy's Got Talent and The Arts Contest. Click the link below to learn more about the event, including an opportunity for students to stay after school to attend on Thursday, Nov 19th. We hope to see you there! Academics Attn Parents of Academy Seniors: This is a reminder that the Tennessee Promise window closes on Monday, November 2 at 11:59 PM Central.  K-12 Progress Reports for the first quarter have been delivered to your email inbox. Please contact academics@academyforgod.org with any questions. AthleticsAmani Kurtz awarded "Miss Volleyball" by TSIAA Congratulations to senior varsity volleyball player, Amani Kurtz, on being awarded "Miss Volleyball" by TSIAA. We are incredibly proud of Amani and her accomplishments. Miss Volleyball is awarded not only to an exceptional volleyball player within the conference, but also to a student who shows academic excellence and participates in community service. This award is one of kind from TSIAA, and Amani is THE FIRST Academy student across any sport to be awarded this unique award from our school's athletic conference. Amani was presented with her award during our monthly K-12 assembly. Congratulations, Amani! Phoenix Basketball is Underway! We're looking forward to another season of Phoenix basketball! Our elementary teams begin their recreational season this Saturday, October 31st. Our middle and high school boys teams have their first game on Friday, November 6th at our home gym: 207 Shady Grove Rd. Nashville, TN 37214. MS Boys 5:30p HS Boys 6:45p We hope to see you there! Go Phoenix! ExtracurricularsThe Arts Competition - Registration Open If your student is interested in participating in our annual Arts Competition, please register this week! This competition is an opportunity for students to express their creativity and share their talents through visual art or poetry. Participants will create an original piece inspired by this year's theme: "Love Abounds in Knowledge, Righteousness, and Discernment" (Philippians 1:9-11). Through their work, students can communicate ideas, emotions, and perspectives using their chosen medium. Submissions are due November 12th & will be showcased at A Night of the Arts on November 19 & 20! Center Street Youth Choir Showcase Join us to celebrate our talented young singers, including many of our own Academy students, as they perform their debut showcase! Directed by Harlequine Clay and accompanied by Rebekah Hjälmeby. Date: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 7:00 PM Admission: FREE (Please reserve a ticket to guarantee your seat; donations appreciated!) Reserve your tickets HERE! Upcoming Auditions for Tuck Everlasting the Musical! Based on the award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt (which is available in our school library!), Tuck Everlasting is a community production with primarily roles for adults, but there are also several roles for children & teens in this production:
Important Dates: Auditions: November 12th Callbacks: November 19th Show Dates: May 13th–16th All audition details, sign-ups, and materials can be found HERE. The Academy for God401 Center Street United States |
