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January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
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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
This 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.
Before and After School Activities Spring Offerings
Thank you for your support of after-school programming during the Winter Trimester. 60% of our students in grades K-12 enjoyed participating in activities and athletics.
Parents received an email today with our list of Before and After School Spring Activities and Athletics.
Registration will open at 9 am on Thursday, January 25, and remain open until 9 pm on Friday, February 2.
Books, Brushes, & Talent - Complete Interest Forms
We're excited to announce this year’s live Talent Show will be on Thursday, March 7. If your student would like to perform in this year’s Talent Show, please complete this interest form by Friday, February 2.
In addition to the Talent Show, we want to recognize students with a passion for visual art. If your student engages in visual arts outside of school hours and would like to display their work in the Rankin Room the night of the Talent Show, please complete this interest form by Friday, February 23.
Carpool Times Reminder
Morning Carpool - 7:55-8:10 am
Lower School Afternoon Carpool - 3-3:10 pm
Middle School/Upper School Afternoon Carpool - 3:15-3:25 pm
After School Programs Carpool - 4:15-4:25 pm
Campus Closes at 5:30 pm, and students in Extended Day are signed out by parents at the Front Desk.
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 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.
Prom Fundraiser
Friendship Rocks For Sale
Options
Purchase Friendship Rocks (rock candy) for individual students and/or a homeroom or advisory.
Purchase a Rock Candy Bouquet for individual students.
Order now until Wednesday, February 7.
For more details, view the Friendship Rocks flyer.
To place an order, click here.
If you have questions, please contact Darla Terrick, Upper School History Teacher, at dterrick@thefletcherschool.org.
Upper School News
Upper School News
Senior Exit Class has an upcoming field trip to the Matthews Library on Monday, January 29. See this letter for more details.
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.
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
Congratulations on Your College Acceptance:
J.T. A.: University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Upcoming Events
ACT Group Prep: Saturday, January 20, Saturday, January 27, and Saturday, February 3, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
ACT Testing - Saturday, February 10, Sunday, February 11, Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25
2024-2025 FAFSA Form
2024-2025 FAFSA Form - Out now!
College Counseling Newsletter
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations. Family tech planners are a great way for kids to have a shared understanding of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time. Click here to view Family Tech Planners.
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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