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Parents who wish to have report cards mailed home need to send 50 cents to school prior to the last day of school.
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 GO GREEN !
It does make a difference! Yes, each individual at MRSA has contributed in some way to Reduce the waste, Reuse things and Recycle in different ways. Please do continue the effort even during summer.
Continue working on our goal: Food is precious, it should not be wasted. Conserve Water, Use paper wisely, Electricity used wisely can reduce the pollution in the city. Each one of us can make a positive difference by making small changes in our lifestyle and valuing our resources.
Also, thank you to all the students who have helped in monitoring the cleanliness in the bathrooms and keeping our playgrounds trash free.
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Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents and other members of the Scholars' Academy family,
The 2008-2009 school year is coming to a close. Some of you who have been patient and supportive are growing increasingly concerned about our inability to bring the longstanding search for a permanent home to a satisfactory conclusion. I and the members of the board of directors share your frustration in not knowing with any degree of certainty where the school will be sited in 2009-2010 and beyond.
We continue to search for a suitable permanent facility consistent with our vision: as accessible to the highly gifted students of this region and as close to the educational amenities of this city as possible. To date, more than three dozen sites have been considered. We are also aggressively pursuing our short-term needs, especially for the 2009-2010 school year. Several significant possibilities are under consideration, including but not limited to a short-term extension for our present space. Because that is dependent on both availability - not our decision - and the negotiation of mutually acceptable terms, we will continue to evaluate and pursue other short term options until we have locked in a solution for the 2009-2010 school year. We will do whatever is required to ensure that the Scholars' Academy continues to have a home, now and in the future.
Returning to the topic of your patience and support, I want to take a moment to remind you of what we have all accomplished over the last three years. That is an inclusive "all", as I am referring to our students, teachers, staff, administration, parents, grandparents and our growing list of friends in the larger community. Some of you have served on the board of directors or board committees; some of you have served on the PTO, or as room parents or coaches or volunteers for countless activities. Together, we have reversed an enrollment decline to nearly double the number of students enrolled next year. Together, we have more than tripled our annual fundraising to more than $200,000. Together, we have seen the Scholars' Academy ranked number one in the state for the past three years. Together, we have increased the depth and breadth of our academic, enrichment and athletic offerings while significantly improving our financial strength. Together, we have made the Scholars' Academy a place where joy and challenge fill our halls and classrooms.
Now is not the time to stop working together. The board of directors will continue do its job, including the provision of facilities. We ask that you continue to do the many large and small things that you have done to make this school what it is today and that will be required to make it even better in the coming years. And, if I have not said it enough times or with enough emphasis - thank you.
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Dr. Peine's Pen
The end of the school year brings a flurry of activities including field days, an awards and graduation celebration, traditional end-of-year field trips, and final days classroom parties. On behalf of the staff, please accept my sincere thanks for all of your contributions to a successful school year. Watch the website for summer updates.
End of Year Notes:
Students who have medications at school should have it picked up by a parent by the end of school on June 6. Medication left at school will be discarded.
Items in Lost and found after June 6 will be donated to a shelter or selected charity
There will be after care on Friday, June 6
The bus will run the regular AM and PM routes on June 6
Test results will be included with 4th Quarter report cards.
Parents who wish to have report cards mailed home should send $.50 to school for the mailing.
Report cards will be available at school after 3:00pm on June 12.
Students and families with outstanding charges at the school - lost books/ before-after care will not receive report cards.
For the earth,
Marie E. Peine, Ph.D., Director
Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
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Coach K's Spectacular Sports Camp
Don't Know What To Do With Your Kids That First Week Of Summer Vacation! Don't Just Send Them To Camp;Send Them To Sports Spectacular Camp
The First Sports Spectacular Camp At MRSA
Dates: June 9 Through June June 12
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm.
For: Rising 1st Graders Through Rising 6th Graders
Place: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Director: Mr. Bernie Kuebler
· Everyday Will Be Focusing On Games, Activities, Self Esteem And Every Day Life Skills.
· "My Promise Is For Every Camper To Have A Great Experience"
Costs: $80.00
Make Checks Payable To Bernie Kuebler
Deadline: Wednesday June 4
Any Questions Or Concerns: Please Call Coach Kuebler at (704) 589 - 5623
Campers: Please Bring Snack And Water Bottle Each Day!
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Some final thoughts ...
This has been a year of growth in so many ways. We have welcomed new students and staff to the Scholars' Academy family. We have expanded opportunities for students to represent our school on athletic teams. We have provided teachers with new technological tools for their classrooms. Most importantly, we've watched our students grow and thrive in the unique educational environment our school provides.
Unlike traditional public schools, we must make our own way, often with limited resources. Creativity, resourcefulness and "making it work" take on a whole new meaning in a charter school such as ours. Yet, somehow, it all works. As a school community, we continue to embrace our opportunities and face our challenges head on with positive energy and a good dose of humor. I continue to be amazed by the generosity of time, talent and spirit of our parents, staff, faculty and our children. Thank you to everyone who has dished out pizza, emptied recycling bins, decorated our halls with our children's creations, coached our athletes, set up chairs, chaperoned trips, saved the day for outdoor lunch and said "yes" when we needed you.
We really are all in this together. Thanks for helping us continue to grow!
Have a great summer,
Toni Hemming
PTO President
"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."
Frank A. Clark
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Introducing the 2008/09 PTO Council
*President - Toni Hemming (open position in 2009/10)
Vice President - Melissa Brown
*Secretary - Beth Gage (open position in 2009/10)
Treasurer - Suzanne Huffman
Fundraising - Debbie Steele
Special Events - Vidhya Anand
Hospitality - Vidhya Anand
Teacher treats - Jigisha Thaker
Programs - Usha Potharaju
Community Service - Mary Tayal
Beautification - Mica Gadhia
Room Parent Coord.- Julie DiBella
* final year in office
Special Projects
Newsletter editor - Tejal Kothari
School reporter - open position
PTO web support - Chaula Jain
School lunch program - Debbie Townley
School photography - Trent Pitts
School wear - Jigisha Thaker
School directory - Patty Watkins
Box Tops - Kim Szentesi-Thomas
Go Green Program - Katherine Pair
Eighth Grade Events Suzanne Brickner
Coordinators - Debbie Townley
Heidi Povinelli
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This is the final edition for the current school year
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