Highlights from this Week’s Fly By

Welcome to the Fly By with Callyanne McCrea

School Theme for the Year

This year’s theme is Hope from Psalm 71:5:
“For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”

Key Reminders

• Sibling Applications for K-Prep or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year are here! They opened today, September 15th, and are due by October 17th.
• Leslie Moeller is hosting her fall parent meeting just for 4th and 5th grade parents this Wednesday the 17th at 9:00am in the Lyceum.
• Join us for the Logic/Rhetoric Fall Fine Arts Concert this Thursday, September 18th. See the Landing for details.
• Grandparents Day is this Friday, September 19th. Check the landing for the schedule and additional details.
• Geneva Outfitters is open every Wednesday this fall from 2:30 to 4:00 and at all home football games.

This Week in History

September 17, 1787 – At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates from twelve states voted unanimously to approve the proposed U.S. Constitution. What was supposed to be a meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation– the nation’s first system of government– turned into a meeting that produced a brand new document. This new Constitution established the three branches of government: Legislative, Judicial, and Executive. 238 years later, the U.S. Constitution is still the foundation of our government.

September 18, 1947 – The U.S. Air Force was established as a separate military service, which was previously a part of the Army Air Forces (AAF). This change was made with the growing importance of air power and the decision that the Air Force needed their own command structure and leadership.

Did You Know?

Did you know that Ryan Newcom is a man of many talents? He is a gifted and beloved Rhetoric teacher, the reason why this podcast gets seamlessly sent to you each week, and he used to be a firefighter. A man who truly has and does, it all. Mr. Newcom serves effortlessly and has deep knowledge in many areas that have greatly benefited our community and we are so grateful for him. For more interesting tidbits on Geneva faculty and staff, check out the website where you can find newly updated teacher bios.