Welcome to ENOTES, The Fletcher School's weekly newsletter for families.

September 14, 2023

You're Invited!
The Fletcher School's Fall Family Festival - Save the Date 

• Save the date for Sunday, October 15, from 3-6 pm, on campus. Make plans to join Fletcher students, families, faculty, and friends for bounce houses, games, cake walk, treats, food trucks, and more!

• Parents' Council hosts the festival and would love to have sponsors to help offset the cost. Please click here for information to show your support as a family or corporate sponsor.  

The Fletcher Advantage - Save the Date

• Save the date for Wednesday, October 18, from 6-8 pm, on campus. The Fletcher Advantage is a reimagined, dynamic event open to all parents and guardians of students in grades K-11 to learn more about the signature experiences their students can look forward to on their journeys through the divisions at Fletcher. 

• We are planning information sessions for you to explore our academic curriculum, clubs, activities, athletics, and college counseling by hearing directly from teachers, leaders, parents, and students about their Fletcher experiences. 

Open House Registration - Tell a Friend!

• The September and October 2023-2024 Admissions Open House dates are open for registration.

• Your referrals are often the inquiries that become students at Fletcher. Please share our list of Open Houses with anyone who asks about our program, and encourage them to register. 

Community News

Choose Yearbook Photo by September 18

• All families need to designate which picture of their student they want in the yearbook by Monday, September 18, even if they are not placing an order. Orders completed by the early bird deadline of Friday, September 15, will receive 15% off, with a minimum order of $25. Follow these steps to designate the yearbook photo or place an order:

  • Click here to access the St. John Photography website.

  • Click on "find My School."

  • Enter "flsc" as the password.

  • Enter your student's first and last name in the search.

  • Click on the picture desired, choose Yearbook Choice, and follow the prompts.

Submit your Yearbook Pride Ad

• For your child, a"Pride Ad" is an excellent way to show your love and affection. Seeing your message will bring a smile to your child's face as they remember your warmth and support! 

• Click here to order your Pride Ad.

• Order deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023. 

• See ad examples and more information.

COVID Protocol Reminders

• COVID cases are on the rise across the nation. Click here to access The Fletcher School’s COVID-19 Decision Tree for help in navigating attendance expectations for students who test positive or exhibit COVID-like symptoms. 

Help Us Keep Carpool Safe and Organized

• Middle and Upper School cars lining up for 3:15 pm pickup should line up in the left-hand lane starting at the back parking lot on the Lower School side of the school. 

• Two-way traffic behind the gym is suspended during afternoon carpool to provide the right lane for Lower School cars that need to pass families arriving early for 3:15 pm carpool.
  
  

Adjustment to 4:15 pm Carpool

• 4:15 pm carpool will now run from 4:15 to 4:25 pm. 

• Students remaining on campus at 4:25 pm will be taken to Extended Day Care and will need to be checked out through the front desk. Students remaining in Extended Day Care past 4:30 pm will be charged through their FACTS account.

Athletics Pickup

• Student-athletes remaining on campus 10 minutes after athletics practice is scheduled to end, or 15 minutes after a home competition ends, will be taken to Extended Day Care. 

• Student-athletes are welcome to remain in Extended Day Care until 5:30 pm and will need to be checked out through the front desk. Students taking part in Extended Day Care will be charged through their FACTS account.

2023-2024 Parent Volunteer & Driver Sign-Up Form

• Parent field trip drivers and athletic event drivers make it possible for students to experience off-campus learning and competition.

  • If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer/approved driver for 2023-2024, please follow these steps:

    • Login to your FACTS Family Portal and select Web Forms from the School Menu in the left-hand column.

    • Choose 2023-2024 Parent Volunteer and Driver Sign-up.

    • Complete the Web Form and remember to Save (which will submit the form).

    • Volunteers are required to undergo a criminal background check and driving record review. Once your completed form is received,  you will get an email from Praesidium, requesting information and approval for the background check and driver review.

    • Once you have been approved, you will receive a confirmation email from The Fletcher School, and your name will be placed on the school's Parent Volunteer/Approved Driver listing that is accessible to your child's teacher.

    • Questions? Contact Patti Stodghill, Student Affairs Assistant, pstodghill@thefletcherschool.org.

Lunch Menu

• The lunch menu link is now listed in the Helpful Links section at the end of ENOTES.

The Rankin Institute News

• Here are the New Family Workshop slides from Saturday, September 9.

• Registration is open for upcoming workshops from The Rankin Institute. Fletcher families may attend for free! Use the promo code FLETCHER2023 when registering. Visit the Community Programs page for workshop descriptions. 

• Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 pm - LD Simulations: Walk a Mile in My Shoes. Register here.

• Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30 pm - Reading Disorder: A Picture’s Worth A Billion Words. Register here.

• Tuesday, October 17, at 6:30 pm - Written Expression Disorder: Watch for Sales on Erasers. Register here.

• Tuesday, October 24, at 6:30 pm - Math Disorder: Making Math Memorable. Register here.

New Family September Events

• Thursday, September 21 - Middle & Upper Schools New Parent Coffee, at 8:10 am, on campus - Join other new Middle and Upper School parents for coffee, chat about the start of the school year, hear from school leaders about upcoming events, and ask any questions you might have about our school and community. Please RSVP here.

• Thursday, September 28 - Lower School New Parent Coffee, at 8:10 am, on campus - Join other new Lower School parents for coffee, chat about the start of the school year, hear from school leaders about upcoming events, and ask any questions you might have about our school and community. Please RSVP here.

Lower School

• Wednesday, October 4 - Save the date for a Lower School Parent Gathering at Juniper Grill Ballantyne, at 7 pm, hosted by Parents' Council. Whether you're a returning or new Fletcher parent, this is a great opportunity to meet other Lower School parents and socialize. Parent volunteer Susie Cesarski, sec376@aol.com, will email parents with details and RSVP link.       

Middle School

• Grades 7 & 8: To register for the Charleston trip, please click here.

• Friday, September 22 - Join us for Coffee Conversations: ADHD and the Connection to Mental Health/Addiction, featuring Chris Love, Board Certified Counselor, and former Fletcher student. RSVP to Heather Sheppard, Middle & Upper School Counselor, at hsheppard@thefletcherschool.org.

• Middle School Dance Volunteers - The Middle School Dance is on Friday, October 27! Parents' Council is looking for individuals to help with planning. Please contact parent volunteer Mishell Williams at shellksu@gmail.com if you are interested.

Upper School

• Sign up for the Iceland trip by midnight tomorrow to receive the risk-free $100 discount with this link: www.eftours.com/2676068VC.

  • The final deadline for registering for the Iceland trip is Friday, September 22.  

  • To apply for the Suzi Stephens Scholarship for Student Travel Abroad for the Iceland trip, complete this form by Friday, September 22.

• Friday, September 22 - Join us for Coffee Conversations: ADHD and the Connection to Mental Health/Addiction, featuring Chris Love, Board Certified Counselor, and former Fletcher student. RSVP to Heather Sheppard, Middle & Upper School Counselor, at hsheppard@thefletcherschool.org.

Educational Technology

College Counseling News

• You can find the 2023-2024 College Counseling and Testing Calendar here.

Athletic News

• Varsity Volleyball won vs. Union Prep. 

• Varsity Soccer scored their first goal of the season.

• Middle School Soccer is 2-0 and ready to play.

• Middle School Volleyball just had a strong win from serving. 

• Help us pack the gym and fields for all the home games! 

• Fall Sports Schedule

Parents' Council Updates

Join, Volunteer, and Support

• Join: Join the Parents’ Council for an annual $60 membership fee by clicking here. Parents’ Council relies on these fees to offset the cost of our events for students, faculty and staff, and parents and guardians. 

• Volunteer: Volunteer your time, talents, or resources by clicking here. Connect with other parents and guardians and see the impact Parents’ Council makes!

• Support: Link your grocery cards to The Fletcher School. Harris Teeter requires customers to relink their VIC cards each year. Click here to link your VIC Card. The Fletcher School number is 1680. For those who shop at Publix and have an account, click here to link through the Publix Partners program, or if you need to set up an account with Publix, click here first.
  
  

Middle School Dance Volunteers

• Middle School Families - Mark your calendars for the Middle School Dance on Friday, October 27! We are looking for individuals to help with planning this fun event. Please contact parent volunteer Mishell Williams, shellksu@gmail.com, if you are interested in helping. 

Fletcher Car Stickers and Magnets

• Show your Fletcher spirit by adding a free Fletcher sticker to your car.

• If you prefer a Fletcher car magnet, just pay $3 in cash.

• Both stickers and magnets are available at the front desk.