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*Mark your calendar:
Noon Dismissal this Friday, December 4.
No-Cook Night at Nothing But Noodles Stonecrest December 15 from 3-8 p.m.
Night of the Notables December 15 at 6 p.m.
Winter Break December 22 - January 1. School resumes January 4.
* Lunch ordering will take place the 10th-17th of each month. Confirmation e-mails will be sent out the 20th-25th of each month. Contact: Page Lee
*PTO Family Fund questions?
Contact:
Suzanne Huffman
*Clip and send in
*We are a nut-free school for 2009-2010. Questions? Call the office.
*PTO meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month in the community room at Earth Fare. The next meeting will be held January 5. All are welcome. |
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Volunteer Hours |
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Did you read to the class, go on a field trip or clean up? Be sure to have your hours counted. It is vital that we track these hours. Record your hours on the sheet in the office or send your hours to mrscholarsacademy@
gmail.com.
Total hours to date: 971 |
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Go Green Tip |
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Save the (health of) the Planet
Stopping the spread of germs and infections is as important as conservation and recycling when it comes to the concept of "saving the planet." Wash hands frequently by using soap and warm water and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Use a generous amount of hand sanitizer when water is not available and rub hands until dry. Cough and sneeze into your elbow to keep germs away from your hands. When in doubt, wash hands again!
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The Eagle's Nest Update... |
...is a bimonthly e-newsletter. The next newsletter will be distributed on Monday, December 14. Send your submissions to: scholars.newsletter@
gmail.com by Friday, December 11.
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The Eagle's Nest Update
Newsletter of Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
A Charter School Serving Highly Gifted Students
December 2, 2009 |
Dr. Peine's Pen
35% + 65% = 100%
As we near the extended deadline for the 2009/2010 Fund Drive, the challenge is to grab the attention of the 65% of our school community who have not yet made a pledge to our effort for this year. If you have any questions or concerns about fundraising for this year, please come to the information session being presented by the Board of Directors and the development committee this evening, Wednesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. We need participation from everyone to raise the "heat" in our fundraising thermometers to $585,000 and 100%. Please consider the Scholars' Academy as part of your holiday giving plan.
Marie Peine, Ph.D., Director
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Ballantyne Magazine Features Scholars' Academy
Have you noticed that we're being noticed? Word is spreading about the unique learning environment Scholars' Academy provides. The current Ballantyne Magazine features an inside look at the Scholars' Academy. This is the third piece about the school to appear recently in local publications. The fall issue of Ballantyne Magazine as well as the November-January issue of Little Ones Magazine also highlighted our school. Pick up a free copy of Ballantyne Magazine at local retailers or read the article "Brightest of the Bright?" |
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"No-Cook Night" at Nothing But Noodles Stonecrest December 15
Night of the Notables is just around the corner. Will you be too busy to cook? Stop by Nothing But Noodles at Stonecrest for a delicious and quick bite to eat before the special event. Nothing But Noodles will be donating 10% of dine-in purchases and 15% of carry-out purchases to the PTO between 3 and 8 p.m. Just mention the Scholars' Academy when placing your order. Grab some food to go or stay and socialize with friends. Take a look at the menu to decide what you'll have or check out an area map to find the exact location. |
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A Million Thanks...
The PTO would like to thank Lyn-Soo Kang, Katharine Cary, Emme Barnes, Debbie Starling, Jurga  Petrikiene and Beth Gage for their help with the November teacher treat. The staff enjoyed a delicious spread of pumpkin muffins with maple-brown sugar cream cheese, pears and grapes, spiced apple cider and orange juice. Thanks to all the volunteers who have helped recognize our staff with either a luncheon or a morning treat. The next luncheon is this Friday, December 4. Interested in helping? Please contact Beth Gage at bdgage@carolina.rr.com.
The PTO Family Fund has made life easier for so many of us this year. Did you know that Suzanne Huffman single-handedly maintains all of your accounts and directs those funds for you at your request? This is no small undertaking! Suzanne, we're grateful for all your hard work and your impeccable organization!
The yellow school directory that you received this year was put together by Patty Watkins with the help of Julie DiBella. Many hours of work went into preparing this handy reference. Thanks, Patty and Julie!
Melissa Bernard has generously offered her time and expertise for the fall and winter PTO bulletin board. It is located between the two kindergarten classrooms. Take a look and say "thanks" to Melissa as you pass by!
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Eagle Wear is Everywhere
Our new embroidered Eagle Wear is popping up all over the school! As the weather turns cooler, we are seeing our new sweatshirts in both the crew-neck and hooded style on teachers and students alike. They are available in black, white, or a light heather ash gray. Perhaps your favorite chef would like a Scholars' Academy apron for holiday baking, or you could surprise your little folks with a long sleeved embroidered tee-shirt. We have many items available for gift-giving this year! The deadline for orders to be completed in time for the holidays is Friday, December 11. Please go to the school's Web site and download an order form. You may turn it into your child's PTO hamper with a check made payable to Teddy Kimer. Please note that we have had a report that the youth size sweatshirts by Jerzees run a little small. Please take this into consideration when placing your order. Remember, Teddy's Embroidery Shop contributes 10% of all Scholars' Academy sales back to the school. Thank you for supporting the Scholars' Academy!
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Bravo, Scholars!
Kala Bernard, Hannah DiBella and Tanisha Paul sing with the Charlotte Children's Choir. Come support these  fourth grade Scholars and listen to the Charlotte Children's Choir's "It's Christmas the Whole World Round" concert on Saturday, December 19. There will be two concerts that day, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at University Hills Baptist Church. For more information or to order tickets, please visit the Charlotte Children's Choir Web site.
Submit information and photos to Renee Alsop at scholars.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Reaching Out to Build a Library
Ms. Lloyd is currently accepting donations of K-2 Spanish/Bilingual books or cash donations to assist with  the future Punto Banco library in Costa Rica. Please contact her at mlloyd@scholarsacademy.org for more details. |
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Serving Our Community, Think Warm
As the temperature decreases, the need for winter clothing increases. Unfortunately, many in the Charlotte area do not have the resources to warmly clothe themselves or their families against winter's chill. Therefore, our upcoming school wide community service projects will address these needs.
Next week: Beginning next week and running for two weeks (Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 17) there will  be a drive for new and gently used gloves, mittens, scarves and hats. These items may be of any size, gender or style. All collected items will be donated to Charlotte Emergency Housing. This organization provides a homeless shelter for working families. Drop off box in main hallway.
January: Scholars' Academy will again hold a coat drive supporting Crisis Assistance Ministry via WSOC-TV Steve's Coats for Kids. New and gently used coats  will be collected at school Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 15. Look for more on this as the date for the drive approaches.
As you purchase new winter attire for your family or redecorate the guestroom for Aunt Betty's visit, please remember to donate your gently used items to benefit those less fortunate than ourselves.
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Target Take Charge of Education
Our school is earning free money! It comes to us thanks to all of you currently participating in the Target Take Charge of Education program. By simply shopping with your Target Visa or Target Card, a percentage of the amount of each purchase you make is donated back to our school. If you're not already taking part, please consider doing so. Click on the image above. Grandparents, alumni, friends and neighbors can help, too. To participate, please visit target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142. | |
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