Foster Traditional Academy

Students in 2nd grade started their exploration with Ozobots today! Tomorrow we start adding in more color coded combinations to unlock new movements and programs within the ozobots !

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.

🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼

Happy New Year Foster Families ! We are excited to see you and your students tomorrow. Please ensure that your child/children have their JCPS issued Chromebook packed to return to school tomorrow. To show our excitement we ask for you to send your child off in the car rider line with honking horns & a loud I love you! See you all in the morning ready to learn!

Ms. Riedling's first graders gingerbread house presentations. Students discussed the shapes and steps needed to create these masterpieces.

5th grade & 2nd grade buddy ornament making project.

📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!

Don't forget to come out and support the Girl's basketball team today! Open from 4:30-6:30!

❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026. #WeAreFoster

❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.

‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

On Grinch day, we dress like the Grinch, watch the Grinch and CODE the Grinch in STEM!

JCPS schools will be OPEN on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. We can’t wait to see everyone in person! #WeAreFoster

‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.

Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.

❄️NTI DAY | Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff.

ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

#WeAreJCPS

UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.

Stay warm in your nest Falcons! Friday, December 12th will be a NTI day! Check in with your teacher tomorrow and complete your assignments!

❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.

SAVE THE DATE: We are hosting literacy night on Dec 16, 2025 from 4-5:30pm. (more information to come soon) In preparation for this night we need your help. We are asking for the following items from the following grade levels: Kindergarten- Hot Chocolate Mix First Grade: Marshmallows Second Grade: Peppermint Sticks Third Grade: Whipped Cream Fourth Grade: Christmas Cookies/Treats Fifth Grade: Styrofoam Cups Please send all items in no later than Friday, December 12th.