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*Now Open
Scholars' Academy
Summer Programs
*Friday, June 1
Gaining Ground
pledge payments due
*Sunday, June 3
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Farewell reception
for Dr. Peine
at the school.
*Monday, June 4
Upper level
(grades 5-8)
Field Day
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at Park Rd. Park.
Please drop off students at Park Rd. Park
at 8:15 a.m.
*Tuesday, June 5
Lower level
(grades K-4)
Field Day
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at Park Rd. Park.
Please drop off students at Park Rd. Park at
8:15 a.m.
*Wednesday, June 6
Graduation/Awards
*Friday, June 8
Last day students attend.
-$1 due in order to have report card mailed.
-Pick up all student medications.
*Tuesday, June 19
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Report cards
available for pick-up
from school office.
*Monday, June 25
Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 p.m.
at the school.
All are welcome.
Family Fund Questions?
*Clip and send in
*We are a nut-free school for 2011-2012. Questions? Call the office.
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Volunteer Hours
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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...
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...is a bimonthly e-newsletter that relies on YOUR submissions.
The next newsletter will be distributed on Wednesday, June 13.
June 11. The maximum file size for photos is 2.25MB. |
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The Eagle's Nest Update
Newsletter of Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
A charter school serving
highly gifted students
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WOW
W - Where did this year go?
In October, the school year stretches out in front of us on the calendar with a multitude of activities, assignments, responsibilities, things to do, places to go - and then, BAM - it is Memorial Day weekend. Here is a little known fact about me - from 2003 through 2007, I spent Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway working for NASCAR. I was a "stubber." That is the person who greeted you with a smile, took your ticket, tore off the stub, and gave you back the pretty part as a souvenir. When a number of tickets started showing up as forgeries, the Speedway turned to scanners to read tickets - and then I got the job of checking the coolers for glass - not so much fun for me, so I turned to other projects for Memorial Day.
But those races were fun and I met a ton of interesting folks.
O - Over as in "It's all over but the shoutin'!" For the Scholars' Academy, that means Talent Show, yearbooks, Field Days, Awards and Graduation,
and end-of-year parties. We do know how to end the school year!
W - Wonderful! Enough said.
IMPORTANT - FINAL REPORT CARDS
AVAILABLE TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 9:00 A.M.
We regret the calendar error that indicates report cards will be available June 15. During a regular grading period, we have used a full week to get report cards ready for distribution. With all of the reports that are included in the final report card, we will be unable to get them ready for distribution in less than a full week from the teacher workday, June 11. So, report cards will be available Tuesday, June 19 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
If you wish to have your child's report card mailed, please SEND A DOLLAR ($1.00) in cash to school before the final day of attendance. Report cards may be picked up at the school office between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning June 19. Please do not come to the school at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18 requesting the report card. Families who have outstanding charges for before or aftercare or students with lost books will not be given a report card until all charges are cleared. Parents should pick up any unused medications from the school office on the last attendance day. Any medications left during the summer will be disposed of.
For the earth,
Marie Peine, Ph.D., Director
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A Fond Farewell
Please join the Scholars Academy community as we say farewell to Dr. Peine on Sunday, June 3 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at our campus.
The 8th grade class will demonstrate their leadership by serving drinks. The Scholars' chorus will sing a special tribute. Mrs. Moschel's and Ms. Lannon's classes will also demonstrate their thanks to Dr. Peine via a song. Past and present Board of Directors members will recap Dr. Peine's accomplishments during her eleven-year tenure. Questions? Contact Mary Tayal at [email protected].
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Help Make Field Days a Success
It is nearing the end of the year, which means it's time to start thinking about Field Day!
Field Day dates are:
June 4th (upper grades 5-8)
and
June 5th (lower grades K-4)
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The location of both Field Days is:
Park Road Park
6220 Park Road
#4 Ballfield
When entering the first entrance to the park,
the #4 ballfield is the field in front of you as you come down the road.
All children taking part in field day on Monday or Tuesday should be dropped off at the fields at 8:15 a.m. by parents or carpools. All before-care children will be transported to the fields at 8:15 a.m. by bus. All children will be transported back to school at the conclusion of field day where they will then eat lunch.
Field Day was a HUGE success last year thanks to Mrs. Z's fun-filled activities, our wonderful volunteers and the generous donations of water and treats. We are still in need of water, popsicles (lower grades), canopies, coolers, ice, and of course: STATION HELPERS. Please click the link below to sign up for any of the above items and/or to volunteer to run a station.
Please note: There are two sign-up sheets: one for upper grade field day and one for lower grade field day. If you want to bring an item for both days, please sign up on BOTH sheets!
Sign-Up Sheets
Upper Grades (5-8): Monday, June 4
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Science Olympiad Team Results
Twenty-four Scholars' students in grades 3 - 6 competed in the Science Olympiad tournament on May 26 at UNCC. The Varsity Team came in 6th place overall. Below are the individual team members and awards won.
Event JV Team Members Varsity Team Members
3,2,1 Blast-off Justin/Rayyan Jivin/Rhea
Backyard Botany Mary Kate/Kareena Aarushi/Susanna (3rd)
Ramp 'n' Roll Joseph/Nathan Malika/Sanjit
All Charged Up Ryan/Nicolas(5th) Alan/Dylan (1st)
Weather Permitting Kathryn/Nicole(5th) Isabelle/Kaylee
Describe It/Build It Janvi/Leslie Daniel/Sagan (5th)
A Bug's World Kathryn/Janvi Malika/Kaylee
Biome Bonanza Rayyan/Mary Kate Aarushi/Sagan
Chew the Fat Nathan Susanna/Sanjit
1st in Flight Joseph/Nicolas/Ryan(5th) Daniel
Measurement Mania Justin/Leslie (1st) Dylan/Jivin (6th)
Planet Protectors Kareena/Nicole (3rd) Alan/Isabelle (8th)
Sky Quest Ryan/Nicolas Alan/Sagan (2nd)
Newton's Notion Joseph/Nicole Dylan/Daniel
Pasta Tower Nathan/Justin Jivin/Rhea
Science Sketchers Kareena/Kathryn Susanna/Kaylee (5th)
Landformers Mary Kate/Janvi Sanjit/Isabelle (8th)
Dinomite Leslie/Rayyan Malika/Aarushi (7th)
The following parents put in many hours this year helping our students prepare for the tournament:
Anna Bai, San Barve, Bola Ekezue, Christa Daino, Jigisha Gor, Khalid Hijazi, Sheila Jackson, Page Lee, Sheng Li, Vishal Patil, Kris Rawal, Margaret Smith, Sireesha Tatavarthy, Catherine Schwanke, Ting Xie, Wuhai Yang.
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Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Wows Audiences
Congratulations to the entire cast of the school musical. Miss Hinkelman and many, many volunteers put long hours of hard work into making this year's production such a success. Bravo to all!
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Charlotte Public Library
Summer Reading Program
Summer is coming up soon and the public library is excited about our Summer Reading program. This year the theme is Dream Big - READ!
Summer Reading goes from June 12 to August 10.
 Children ages 5 to 11 can get prizes for reading! (Children 4 and under will participate in the "Wee Read" program, and those 12 and older can be in the "Own the Night" program). This year the kids can sign up online to record the amount of time they read. Kids can get prizes for reading: a glow-in-the-dark band for 10 hours of reading and a free book at 20 hours. Kids can also read 5 additional hours to donate a Book Buck, which will make books available to loc al centers in need. Click here to go to the library's Summer Reading website, where you can find out more and register. (Kids can start signing up now but cannot record their reading time until June 12). Contact your local library branch or call Carl Schwanke at 704-416-5800 if you have any questions. Carl Schwanke Senior Library Assistant Myers Park Library
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News of Note
Congratulations to the five Scholars' student musicians who were accepted into the Charlotte Symphony Junior Youth Orchestra 2012 - 2013.
On Violin 1, Alan Xie made 2nd seat (an assistant concertmaster), Drew Dansby 3rd, Saajan Patel 5th, Sophia Hurr 10th. Ryan Xie made the principal of Violin 2. They will have a series of concerts throughout the next concert season. Click here for more information about Junior Youth Orchestra.
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Bravo, Scholars!
On May 12, Kaelan Amin (5th grade) successfully tested for and achieved the rank of 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Kaelan was first introduced to the martial arts at Scholars' Academy during his kindergarten year when it was offered as an enrichment class. Kaelan has continued his training under Grand Master Keum Son Kim, former world champion and five-time Korean national champion. Kaelan will serve as an instructor in Grand Master Kim's Academy this summer.
Congratulations Kaelan!
Graduating 8th grader Emma Barnes has been selected to attend the Star Talk Chinese Summer Program at Queens University this June. Emma will spend two weeks attending this in-depth language camp with former Scholars' students Annika Bowers, Sierra Paloian, and Sorya Russell.
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News About Our Graduates
Congratulations to Kim Vuong and Manasi Tannu, who have been accepted into the pre-med program at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Amber Adams, currently a student at Gray Stone Day School, who has been recognized by Wellesley College in the Wellesley College Book Award Program. The award is given to young women who are academic leaders in their secondary schools and visible members of their school and community.
Paul Barnes and Rebecca Brickner, Scholars' graduates from the class of 2009, have been selected to attend the prestigious Governor's School of North Carolina. This summer Paul, a rising senior at Myers Park High, will have intensive art & philosophy classes at Salem College. Rebecca, a rising senior at Gray Stone Day School, won a spot in the social studies discipline and will spend her five weeks at Meredith College in Raleigh. Congratulations!
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