Summer Checklist & CFA Calendar
Please review information on the New Family Website regularly. Every division may have more detailed dates available closer to the event. Log into Veracross to access your parent portal. For guidance, visit our video resources hub.
School Calendar
CHECKLIST – What to Do Before School Starts:
Access Magnus Health Portal (opens late July)
Upload Immunization Records in Magnus
Review Course Schedule (Upper School only)
Order Any Necessary Textbooks (Upper School only)
Register for After School Programs (optional)
Register for Learning Skills Program (optional)
Complete Summer Reading & Project Requirements
Submit Laptop Form
Set Up Flik Lunch Account
Review student/parent handbook
Mark Your Calendars for New Parent Orientation and additional Back to School Dates
Welcome to CFA!
Lindsey Boden Director of Enrollment
The theme of this booklet is Unite, shared by various CFA leaders and offered as an invitation for you to connect with the life of CFA through our values, mission, and service opportunities. We look forward to seeing how your family will become part of what makes CFA special.
Gene Whipple Director of Technology
Unite with Faculty and Staff
Who to contact for...
LS/MS:kelly.borton@capefearacademy.org
Absences
AfterClassEnrichment Programs
AfterSchoolProgram(LS Only)
US:jessica.gaskill@capefearacademy.org
kristin.ayscue@capefearacademy.org
tiffany.head@capefearacademy.org
Athletics chris.meehl@capefearacademy.org
ClassSchedules
MS:trisha.ellison@capefearacademy.org
US:jessica.gaskill@capefearacademy.org
LearningSkillsProgram nancy.phillips@capefearacademy.org
MagnusHealth amy.croom@capefearacademy.org
MakingaDonation
melissa.blackmon@capefearacademy.org
Veracross ITsupport@capefearacademy.org
News/Communication lindsay.fowler@capefearacademy.org
OnlineUSTextbooks
jessica.gaskill@capefearacademy.org
Technology ITsupport@capefearacademy.org
TuitionPayments
jeannette.crim@capefearacademy.org
Volunteering marylyons.rouse@capefearacademy.org
Click on the menu icon on the upper right corner of our website to access Veracross’ Parent Portal, where you will find New Parent Guide, Magnus Health, Parent/Student Handbook, etc.
Our Newsletter – The Hurricane Tracker You will automatically receive this weekly newsletter. If you do not receive the first one the week prior to the first day of school, please contact Lindsay Fowler at lindsay.fowler@capefearacademy.org. Contact information needs to be updated in Veracross in order to receive school emails.
All faculty and staff may be emailed at: firstname.lastname@capefearacademy.org
Core values of CFA Parents
I show respect for faculty & staff when I:
I show integrity when I:
I demonstrate resilience when I:
I model accountability when I:
model respect for the teacher in front of students. directly contact the teacher first before going to other parents and administrators when there is an issue. follow all school rules.
stand up for others and do what is right.
let my children be responsible for their own work. approach a teacher and determine facts to problem solve. model appropriate ways to approach teachers with respect. have the courage to be who I am (not conform).
show a positive face in the community, even if there are conflicts within the school.
let my child know it is okay to fail or feel bad, and learn from their mistake.
when I try to point out the positive in a situational setback that arises at school or home.
take responsibility for commitments e.g. not blaming teachers for grades, or blaming others for my actions or words take responsibility for my actions. follow school rules (carpool, uniforms, etc )
am an active member of the CFA community (volunteering, supporting the Annual Fund and attending school events)
CFA’s Mission & Values
Mission statement:
Lower School
Each year at our Lower School’s Anatomy Academy, kindergarteners don their scrubs and showcase their impressive knowledge of human anatomy to friends and family, honing research and public speaking skills.
Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life
We base every decision on our mission statement, guiding how we operate as a school and how our exceptional faculty unites with our outstanding students Below are just a few of the many examples of how we unite and its benefits on our students
Our Middle School Robotics team meets daily, collaborating on designing and building a robot. Participating in local and regional competitions fosters their problemsolving skills, teamwork, and creativity
Upper School
Each spring as our seniors receive college acceptance letters, we see results of our mission, curriculum, and faculty engagement. Our alumni report feeling prepared and confident as they embark on their college and career paths
Board of Trustees
Welcome to CFA! My name is Chris Filkry, and I serve as President of CFA’s Board of Trustees. On behalf of the entire Board, I’m delighted to welcome you to our community. The Board’s role is focused on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day operations. Our general responsibilities include:
Acting as stewards/”trustees” of CFA’s mission
Ensuring CFA’s legacy, resources, and future
Hiring / supporting the Head of School
Maintaining fiduciary oversight
Directing long-range planning
Leading fundraising and ambassadorial efforts
Modeling appropriate communication channels (The Board engages primarily with the Head of School and with parents more indirectly through strategic planning surveys.)
Unite with CFA
Current parent of a rising freshman and junior.
Nice to meet you! I’m Melissa Blackmon, Director of Advancement at CFA. My team focuses on communication, involvement, and support. We are excited to have you here!
The Advancement Team assists in your participation in:
Communicating through social media, letters from leadership, and our weekly newsletter, the Hurricane Tracker.
Supporting Family Partnership, which provides volunteer opportunities for parents to enhance the CFA experience for all.
The Annual Fund focuses on financial support to create an exceptional experience for all members of our community.
We invite all parents to join the Family Partnership to deepen and enhance their connection with Cape Fear Academy. With a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the school year, you can engage in activities that spark your interest!
People to Know
Ed Ellison* Head of School
Sarah Schaeffer* Director of Finance and Business
Carla Whitwell* Director of Middle School
Ran Holeman* Director of Upper School
*Leadership Team Members
Stephanie Medcalfe* Assistant Head of School for Academics & Director of Lower School
Lindsey Boden* Director of Enrollment
People to Know
Melissa Blackmon* Director of Advancement
John Furlough* Director of Operations, Safety and Security
Matt Hall* Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Chris Meehl* Director of Athletics
Karen Weir* Executive Assistant to the Head of School
*Leadership Team Members
Gene Whipple Director of Technology
Kristin Ayscue Director of Auxiliary Programs
Amy Croom School Nurse
Theresa Schneider Director of Learning Support
Kelly Borton Lower/Middle School Administrative Assistant Registrar
Elizabeth Gibbs Upper School Counselor
Jason Cook Middle School Counselor
Jeannette Crim Account Specialist in the Business Office
Jessica Gaskill Upper School Office Manager
Carrie Peed Lower School Counselor
Chris Fikry (Chair), Hal Kitchin, Kelly Burnette, Emily Garriott, Navita Bhaskar, Paul Colvin, Suiter Currin ’08, Koo MacQueen ’90, Beth Adams Magrath, Mark Maynard, Jr. ’05, Richard “Dick” Moore, Tee Nunnelee ’96, Terri Powell, Jill Webb, Michael Brown, Happy Clark, Josh Glover
SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD
20. Student Drop-Off (1st-12th grades)
21. Building G 22. Building H