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Reminders |
*Today, Monday, September 27
Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 p.m. at school
Parents welcome
*Thursday,
September 30
Progress Reports
*Friday,
October 8
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fall Social
*October 21-22
students do not attend
Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Thursday,
students do not attend
Teacher Workday
*PTO Family Fund questions?
Contact:
Suzanne Huffman
*Lunch Order questions?
Contact:
Mark Huffman
*Clip and send in
*We are a nut-free school for 2010-2011. Questions? Call the office.
*PTO meetings are held monthly. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 5 in the PTO room. All are welcome! |
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Volunteer Hours | |
Every hour makes a difference! It is vital that we track these hours. Record your time on the sheet at the school or send your hours to mrscholarsacademy@
gmail.com. |
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The Eagle's Nest Update... |
...is a bimonthly e-newsletter that relies on YOUR submissions.
The next newsletter will be distributed on Monday,
October 11.
Send your submissions to: scholars.newsletter@
gmail.com
by Friday,
October 8.
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The Eagle's Nest Update
Newsletter of Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
A Charter School Serving Highly Gifted Students
September 27, 2010 |
Media message
The cover of the September 20 issue of TIME magazine asks "What makes a school great?" "It all starts with teachers." We knew that! It also reads " 'Waiting for Superman': Can a movie change education?" Did An Inconvenient Truth change the way we consider the environment and climate change? This week's webinar with the Department of Public Instruction brought into focus the impact of the funds that NC will receive from the Race to the Top initative - mostly targeted to Title I schools and raising test scores. Our segment may come in the form of staff development funds (although these may be targeted to training in the new "core standards") and technology. We will keep you informed. But do not discount the power of the media to bring attention to any topic, if only for 15 minutes.
Morning drop-off line second request
We still have parents stopped in the drop-off line as early as 8:00 a.m. This really needs to be a constantly moving stream of traffic. Please park in one of our parking areas if you arrive at school before 8:15.
Progress reports
Progress reports will be coming home at the end of the day on Thursday, September 30.
For the earth,
Marie Peine, Ph.D., Director
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Annual Fall Social Is Almost Here
Get ready for some fall fun! There will be games, food, and friends at the fall social on October 8 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Volunteers are still needed. Volunteering is a great way to get to know other Scholars' parents. If you'd like to lend a hand, contact Dawn Lombard at dlombard@carolina.rr.com. |
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Best Wishes and Congratulations...
to Maria Lloyd (Kindergarten) and James York who celebrated their wedding on September 24.
and to Elaina Blake (P.E. Assistant) who will be getting married on Saturday October 2 to Wesley Jones.
Our very best to both couples for many years of happiness! |
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Book Fair Preview
The Scholastic Book Fair preview for students will start on Wednesday, October 6 in the media center! Start  looking for information in your student's book bag at the end of September. We are going to have an exciting collection of books for K-8th grade (and books for younger siblings too).
It's not too late to volunteer!
Attention Teachers: We will host a special preview for you on Tuesday, October 5th.
Be sure to check out our Scholars' Academy book fair homepage to get a head start on your shopping. |
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A Million Thanks...
Thank you to Leah Trowbridge for serving as the Scholars' Academy's interim field trip bus driver.
Thanks to all the volunteers who are overseeing outdoor lunch for the students. Your time is greatly appreciated!
Special thanks to Cary Probst and Suzanne and Mark Huffman for getting our lunch program off to a great start!
Thank you to the volunteers who have distributed lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays (Cary Probst, Dawn Lombard, Maura O'Sullivan, Donna Dansby, Kiran Kedar, Diana Huneycutt, Kerry Guley, Kristen Spell, Patty Watkins, Raj Pillai, and Lokesh Tejwani). |
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Parent University
Did you know? Anyone can participate in CMS' Parent University  courses. Parent U has a variety of courses to help parents become full partners in their children's education. Courses are available in the following areas: Parenting Awareness, Helping Your Child Learn in the 21st Century, Health and Wellness, and Personal Growth and Development.
Check out the courses in the Fall Catalog and register online here. |
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This place is JUMPIN'!
Save the date...
What: Upcoming lower grades social
When: November 4 after school
Where: Monkey Joe's Pineville location
Who: Children 12 and under
Wear: Socks! Don't forget your socks!
A percentage of proceeds will benefit Scholars' Academy PTO. Younger siblings are welcome! They can sign in under their sibling's teacher's name. |
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Books To Donate?
Do you still have new or gently used books to donate to our library? There is now a drop box in the media center where  you can leave your donations. Look for the orange sign in the front left corner. Please do not leave your books on the shelves in the library as we are beginning to organize/catalog the books on the shelves.
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Snack Cart Donation Schedule
The Scholars' Academy snack cart is back! Two classes are asked to donate baked goods (homemade or store  bought) every month (no nuts). Items are sold at lunchtime on Thursdays. All proceeds go toward the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring. All items are 50 cents each. The donation schedule is: October - Bernard & Yodice November - Cady & Pieper December - Lloyd & Lannon January - Weeks & Bolick Febuary - Surrett & Smith March - Moschel & Miller April - Muse & Hinkleman May - Rhodes & Metcalf Donations should be brought to Mr Yodice's room. Thank you in advance! |
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Box Tops For Education
The 2010-2011 school year is well underway and hopefully  everyone is settling into a good routine. If you have looked at the packaging of practically anything you have purchased recently (from food to paper goods) you may have noticed a small rectangular "coupon" that says "Box Tops".For every one of those that is clipped and sent in, our school receives 10 cents. This is "free" money for our school by just buying the products you probably get anyway. Please start clipping those Box Tops and have your child put them in the PTO hamper in their classroom. Our first deadline is at the end of October. Thanks so much because every little bit helps; you would be surprised at how quickly they add up. Questions? Contact Kim Szentesi-Thomas at kszentesi.thomas@yahoo.com |
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Take A Child Outside Week
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is sponsoring Take A Child Outside Week September 24-30. This is a program designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from discovering the natural world. By arming parents, teachers and other caregivers with resources on outdoor activities, the goal is to help children across the country develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment in which they live, and a burgeoning enthusiasm for its exploration.
There are nearly 400 partners across the U.S. offering special activities and rates for folks during Take A Child Outside week.
Last year nearly 8,000 kids went outside as part of this effort. This year they're hoping to double that number. Please pass on the Take A Child Outside information to your friends, family and co-workers.
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