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January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024
RSVP Today - Space is limited!
25th Annual Fletcher Forum
Dr. Peg Dawson
Co-author of Smart but Scattered
Tuesday, February 27
7 - 8:30 pm
Gymnasium
Register for the 25th Annual Fletcher Forum featuring Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential.
Dr. Dawson will describe how children develop executive skills and suggest strategies to help them acquire the critical, brain-based skills they need to be successful students--without the frustration.
Fletcher Forum, presented by The Rankin Institute at The Fletcher School, is free to the public. Registration is required.
Parents’ Council Fletcher Spirit Day
Charlotte Checkers vs. Toronto Marlies
Sunday, January 21
Game Time 1 pm
Bojangles' Coliseum
$20 per ticket; $5 from each ticket purchase goes back to the School! Parking is included in the cost of your ticket.
Purchase via this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/fletcher.
All are welcome to attend - friends, families, and neighbors!
We'll have the High Five Tunnel at the first intermission, and our very own Mrs. Lacey Dudiak is ringing the bell at the start of the game!
Community News
Community News
2024-2025 Financial Aid Application
The financial aid application for 2024-2025 will be available on FACTS Grant and Aid on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Applications are due by Friday, February 16, 2024.
If you are interested in applying for financial aid from the School, please read the 2024-2025 Financial Aid Procedures.
School Schedule Highlights
January 15: School Closed, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Open House Registration - Tell a Friend!
Open House Registration - Tell a Friend!
The 2024 Admissions Open House dates are open for registration. This month, we have Open Houses on January 23 (In Person, Grades K-5), and January 25 (In Person, Grades 6-12).
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.
Upcoming Workshops with
The Rankin Institute
Register for upcoming workshops from The Rankin Institute. Fletcher families attend for free! Use the promo code FLETCHER2023. Visit the Community Programs page for workshop descriptions.
Tuesday, January 16, from 6:30-8 pm - Social Skills: Tips for Supporting Your Child's Social Development (Virtual)
Register here.Tuesday, January 30, from 6:30-8 pm - ADHD & The Connection to Mental Health and Addiction (Virtual)
Register here.Monday, February 12, from 6:30-8 pm - A Mindfulness Approach to Parenting ADHD Children (Virtual)
Register here.Tuesday, February 20, from 6:30-8 pm - Math Disorder: Making Math Memorable (In Person)
Register here.
Sweetheart Dance
Friday, February 9
6 - 8 pm
The Fletcher School
What: Lower School’s First Parent-Student Dance
Who: Lower School Families (One adult per Fletcher student, please.)
RSVP here.
Want to help? Volunteers needed. Sign up here.
We can’t wait to see you dressed up and ready to dance the night away.
Questions? Email Parents' Council volunteers Wendy Strickland at wendystrickland@gmail.com or Emi Gross at eminewsome@gmail.com.
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Lower School News
Lower School News
Please label all clothing and personal items.
Please remember to be sure your student comes to school dressed for the weather. We will continue to have outdoor recess on cold days provided it isn't raining.
Friday, January 26: Grade 5 Field Trip - NASCAR Hall of Fame
Middle School News
Middle School News
Teacher/Parent Conferences are on Thursday, February 1, and Friday, February 2. Please look out for a Sign-Up Genius from your grade-level team.
Upper School News
Upper School News
Beta Club Induction will take place Wednesday, January 24, at 8:30 am. Assembly attire is required for all students. Parents of the new inductees are welcome to attend the induction ceremony; please email Natalie Mays, Dean of Student Affairs, at nmays@thefletcherschool.org to RSVP no later than Friday, January 19.
Teacher/Parent conferences are on Thursday, February 1, and Friday, February 2. Please look out for a Sign-Up Genius from your grade-level team.
If the weather allows, senior parking spot painting will take place on Saturday, January 20, from 9-12 am.
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
Congratulations to the following Seniors on their College Acceptances:
Winston V., Limestone University and Pfieffer University
Upcoming Events
ACT Group Prep: Saturday, January 20, Saturday, January 27, and Saturday, February 3, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Review the Links Below for Helpful Information
2024-2025 FAFSA Form - Out now!
Is AI Affecting College Admissions? (US News) Cole Claybourn reports on the increasing use of AI in college admissions, noting that half of higher education admissions offices now employ AI tools for tasks like reviewing essays and transcripts, with expectations of further growth and a careful balance of ethical considerations.
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Cellphones and Devices: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers - How to help preteens and teens use their phones safely and responsibly.
The Learning Ally 2024 Great Reading Game Dates are running now through Friday, February 23. Earn points by reading books through your Learning Ally account. If you aren’t sure about how to log in to your Learning Ally account, students should check with their teachers.
Athletic News
Athletic News
Games are listed on the Athletic Calendar page.
Let's go, Fletcher Falcons!
Parents' Council Updates
Parents' Council Updates
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.
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