Welcome to Enotes! This communication is sent weekly to families to keep you up-to-date on important School news, resources, events, and reminders. 

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School Schedule Highlights

• September 13 - Digital Dive: iPad (6:30 - 8:00 pm)

• September 17 - 40th Anniversary Celebration (4:00 - 6:00 pm) 

• September 20 - Digital Dive: MacBook (6:30 - 8:00 pm) 

• September 22 - Virtual Admissions Open House (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

• September 24 - New Parent Workshop (9:00 - 11:00 am)

• September 26 - School Closed, School Holiday 

• September 30 - Fletcher Community Day

• October 5 - School Closed, School Holiday

Community News

Updated Lunch Information

• We are excited that students are enjoying the new cafeteria options. Please note the following guidelines for lunch orders and purchases and make sure your child understands your expectations.

  • Grades K-3: Parents/guardians must order for students in grades K-3 and these students will not be allowed to make substitutions or additional purchases, including breakfast or snacks.

  • Grades 4-5: Parents/guardians are required to order lunch but students may make substitutions and additional purchases, including breakfast and snacks. Please include your student in the order process to minimize substitutions.

  • Grades 6-12: Parents/guardians are not required to order lunch or snacks. Students may make purchases of breakfast, lunch, and snack items unless the parent has requested an account block.

  • All students:

    • • Cookies and brownies are very popular items. The School is limiting daily purchases of these items to 2 per student. If parents/guardians have blocked purchases, students will not be able to purchase any items except water. This includes breakfast and after school snacks. Notify Patti Stodghill if you wish to block or unblock your child’s account.

      • If a student has a food allergy, they will not be allowed to purchase items containing the food. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the nurse of food allergies. 

      • If a student has a food sensitivity, they will be allowed to purchase items containing the food. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the nurse of food sensitivities.

      • Students may not purchase items for other students.

Lunch Orders and Dining Options 2022-2023

• The September lunch menu is now available in your FACTS Family Portal.

• Orders are due on Thursdays for the upcoming week. 

• When ordering lunch, consider adding your child's after-school drink and snack, too.

• Please click here to read about our expanded dining options and for directions on how to order lunch.

Parents' Council Updates

Lower School Parent/Guardian Coffee

• Lower School Parent and Guardian Coffee will be WED, SEPT 14, 8:00 - 9:30 am in the Fletcher Courtyard. If raining, the group will meet in the Rankin Room same date/time. 

• All Lower School parents are welcome to come to have a cup of coffee and meet new parents and catch up with acquaintances. 

Middle School Parent/Guardian Social

• THURS, SEPT 15, 6 - 9 pm.

• Vaulted Oak Brewery – 3726 Monroe Rd, CLT 28205 (Cotswold area)

• BYOB (Buy Your Own Beverage).

• Questions: Laurel Anne Oswald.

Upper School Parent/Guardian Social

• THURS, SEPT 15, 12 pm.

• 800° Woodfired Kitchen, 6815 Phillips Pl Ct., Charlotte, NC 28210

• Click here to sign up!

• Questions: Greta Bolton.

Lower School 

MAP Testing Next Week

• MAP Testing next week for grades 2-11, from 8:30 - 10:30 am

• We will administer this assessment on the following mornings:

• TUES, SEPT 13 (Reading)

• WED, SEPT 14 (Math)

• THURS, SEPT 15 (Language Usage) 

• From WED, SEPT 7 through THURS, SEPT 15, students will need to bring the following resources each day:

  • Fully charged iPad or laptop

  • Headphones or fully charged earbuds

Middle School 

MAP Testing Next Week

• MAP Testing next week for grades 2-11, from 8:30 - 10:30 am

• We will administer this assessment on the following mornings:

• TUES, SEPT 13 (Reading)

• WED, SEPT 14 (Math)

• THURS, SEPT 15 (Language Usage) 

• From WED, SEPT 7 through THURS, SEPT 15, students will need to bring the following resources each day:

  • Fully charged iPad or laptop

  • Headphones or fully charged earbuds

  • Calculator (Grades 6-11 only)

Flags of Remembrance Field Trip

• Eighth grade students are going to Romare Bearden Park on FRI, SEPT 9, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Flags of Remembrance Ceremony (This link and information provided is from 2021 Remembrance)

• Families may find the letter emailed earlier this week by clicking here.

Grades Available in FACTS

• Weekly progress reports will be available for students in the FACTS Family Portals starting on SUN, SEPT 11. 

Upper School 

MAP Testing Next Week

• MAP Testing next week for grades 2-11, 8:30 - 10:30 am. 

• We will administer this assessment on the following mornings:

• TUES, SEPT 13 (Reading).

• WED, SEPT 14 (Math).

• THURS, SEPT 15 (Language Usage).

• From WED, SEPT 7 through THURS, SEPT 15, students will need to bring the following resources each day:

  • Fully charged iPad or laptop

  • Headphones or fully charged earbuds

  • Calculator (Grades 6-11 only)

Senior Portraits Now Available

• Visit the St. John Photography Website to view, order, and pay for your Senior Portraits.

• Use code "FLSC" when you navigate to the "School Section" of the website.

Grades Available in FACTS

• Weekly progress reports will be available for students in the FACTS Family Portals starting on SUN, SEPT 11. 

Senior Lunch Privelege 

• Seniors will be able to leave campus for lunch starting FRI, SEPT 9. 

• If you would like your senior to have senior lunch privileges, log into the FACTS Family Portal and select Web Forms from the School Menu in the left-hand column. Select the form titled "Senior Lunch Privilege." Please read the directions and waiver before signing and saving your form. 

College Counseling

ECU STEPP Acceptances

• Congratulations to the following students for their ECU STEPP acceptances! The STEPP program only accepts 10 students per year from candidates across the country.

•  Our students should be very proud of this accomplishment!

  • Wesley B.

  • Sarah C. 

  • Blair G.

  • Charles J.

  • Caleb K.

  • Dylan P.

College Counseling Calendar

• You may find the 2022-2023 College Counseling and Testing Calendar by clicking here.

ACT Testing 

• ACT test will be administered on campus on SAT, SEPT 10, SUN, SEPT 11, SAT, SEPT 17, and SUN, SEPT 18.

Junior Families College Counseling Kickoff 

• WED, SEPT 21, 8:30 - 9:30 am.

• Hosted in The Rankin Room.

• Invitation may be found here!

Athletics

Athletic Calendars Updated

• Visit our team pages for Volleyball, Cross Country, and Soccer to see team schedules! 

• Visit the link found here to see our full athletic schedule to cheer on our Falcons this year! 

• After opening the Calender link, select the picture of the calendar in the top right corner to add the Athletic Calendar to your device. 

Join us for free upcoming Digital Dives!

Digital Dives will help families better understand the technology-driven world our students live in today. These two separate events, Digital Dive for iPad and Digital Dive for MacBook will be opportunities for parents to get hands-on experience with their child's devices. The agenda for these Digital Dives will include: 

• Overview of Fletcher's educational technology program

• Device care and maintenance

• School device management

• Highlight popular educational apps and tools for your device

• Assistive technology features

• Tips, tricks, and support for digital families

Please bring your child's Fletcher device to the presentation with you.

Digital Dive: iPad will be held on TUES, SEPT 13, at 6:30 pm in the TLC. Please register here for the event.

Digital Dive: MacBook will be held on TUES, SEPT 20, at 6:30 pm in the TLC. Please register here for the event.