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Mission Statement

Freeman Academy, as part of Christ's church, integrates Christian principles into all learning while maintaining a standards of excellence in academics, creative arts, and athletics.  Freeman Academy is Mennonite in origin and doctrine but seeks to serve students of all Christian faiths.  A safe, caring and nurturing atmosphere prepares students to accept God's call to live a life of compassionate service and discipleship to Christ.

Daily Notices

Annual Pizza Fest

Freeman Academy Booster Club’s Annual Pizza Fest is coming up! We are looking for 8-10 volunteers for each shift Friday, February 3. Shifts are 5:00-6:30 and 6:30-8:00. Please e-mail Brandy Friesen at brandy.k.friesen@gmail.com or call 940-1493 to assist with a shift or if you have questions.

Dorm Fridge Needed

The fridge on the lower level of the dorm has died.  We are currently looking for a second-hand fridge donation to fill that spot.  Please contact Pam Tieszen for information at ptieszen@freemanacademy.org.

FA News

Dining Extravaganza

The 13th Annual Dining Extravaganza will be held Friday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Freeman Academy Dining Hall.  For tickets, information, and an Art Auction Preview read further on the Dining Extravaganza Page.

Labels for Education

Freeman Academy is participating again in the Campbell's Labels for Education, the Box Tops for Education, and the Land 'O Lakes Milk Bottle Caps Program.  See the link below for more information.

Labels for Education

Winter Weather Preparedness Guide

The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management has put out a guide to help prepare for winter weather emergencies.  Internet resources are included.

Winter Weather Guide

Freeman Academy TRIP

Information on Freeman Academy's Tuition Reduction Incentive Program can now be found on the Parent Resource Page of the website: FA TRIP.

Online Parent Gradebook Access

Parents are now able to access student grades and attendance online. To request a username and password to enter the Parent JMC Gradebook Portal, please email Nicolle Hofer Timmerman, nhtimmerman@freemanacademy.org. More information can be found on the Parent Resources Page.

Creative Arts News

One Act Headed to State

Congratulations to members and crew of FA's 2012 One Act performance, "We Loath Our Customers," for receiving a superior rating at the Regional One Act competition.  The competition was held Wednesday, January 25 in Brandon, and FA was one of two competing teams that received a superior, qualifying them for the State One Act Competition.  Three individual awards were given to Christina Hofer, Brennan Waltner, and Emily Epp.  Cast members: Christina Hofer, Olivia Boese, Emily Epp, Brennan Waltner, Brooklyn Ries, and Austin VanDiepen.  Crew members: Ben Carlson, Calvin Janssen, Matthew Graber, and Sarah Miller.  The One Act is under the direction of Gwen Ortman.

Bierocks Work Night

The bierocks work night for choir members will be held March 1 at 4:00 until finished.  For more information, see the letter from Amy Hofer Vetch and Bierocks recipe.

Letter from Amy Hofer Vetch regarding Bierocks
Bierocks Recipe

Schedules

For Lesson Policies and Schedules, see the Creative Arts Page.

Studio Subscription Series

Season tickets are $48 or $12 for a single event. A non-FA student season tickets (K-12) is $18, and a single concert event ticket is $6.  Freeman Academy students and staff receive free admission.  For the full calendar of SSS events, see the Studio Subscription Page.

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Athletics News

FA Basketball Camp for Grades 3-8

Freeman Academy will host a basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8 at Sterling Hall on Saturday, February 18.  For more information and the registration form, see below.

Camp Registration Form  

Schedules

Schedules for all fall sports are posted on the Schedules page.

Upcoming Events

January

• 26       GBB/BBB @ Wakonda 5:00 (no Girls’JV) Boys’ JV, Girls’ V, Boys’ V
• 28       GBB TriValley Classic @ FA TBA
• 29       Staff Appreciation Supper 6:00
• 30       MSBBB @ GV 6:15 Board Meeting MH 7:00
• 31       NCA Start 10:30 GBB/BBB (H) Marty Indian JVs 4:30A

February

• 2-3      No School-MEC Conference
• 2-4      State One-Act Play Contest Aberdeen
• 2         GBB/BBB (H) G/Volin JV @ 5:00
• 3         GBB/BBB (H) Viborg/Hurley BJV @5:00 No GJV 3 Pizza Fest DH
• 4         7th/8th BBB Tourney @Gayville tba Noodle making 9:00-3:30 DH
• 7         MSBBB (H) vs. Parker 4:30 BBB @ Flandreau Indian JV 6:15 Noodle Making 9:00-3:30 DH
• 8         Region 1 Vocal/Piano Contest @Yankton
• 9-11     SDMEA in-service at SDSU
• 9          Communications Meeting 10:00 CH Snow date Vocal/Piano Contest
• 10        MSBBB (H) Irene/Wakonda 6:00
• 11        Noodle making (Snow Date)
• 12        DH Private Reservation 5:00
• 13        GBB/BBB @Marion 6:15 No JV
• 14        Early Dismiss 2:50, Staff meeting 3:00 GBB @ Canistota 7:00 No JV
• 16        MSBBB vs. Centerville (H) 6:15 Regional Career Fair in Marion 10:00 Finance Committee 7:30
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• 17        HS Choir to Oakview 2:00 Dining Extravaganza 6:30 DH
• 18        GBB Districts @Salem
• 21        GBB Districts @Tea Cheese Pocket making 9:00-2:30
• 22        Ash Wednesday
• 23        Board Meeting 7:00 MH
• 24        GBB Districts @ Tea
• 25        BBB Districts @ Tea
• 26        Studio Subscription Series: Organ Recital 4:00 @ Salem-Zion
• 28        BBB Districts @ Tea Cheese Pocket making 9:00-2:30
• 29        End of Second Trimester Region 1 Instrument Contest @ Vermillion

 

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