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November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
K-5 Grandfriends' Day
Friday, November 17
9:30-11:30 am
On Campus
We hope your K-5 students’ grandparent(s), aunt(s), uncle(s), or other friend(s) can join us for this Fletcher tradition!
Parking: Please be advised there may be limited parking available. Attendees are welcome to drop off guests at the front entrance and proceed to park.
Check Out: Grandfriends may take their students home with them at the end of Grandfriends' Day. Please check out at the table under the portico at the front entrance.
Otherwise, K-5 students will be dismissed in the 12 pm carpool.
Open House Registration - Tell a Friend!
Open House Registration - Tell a Friend!
The 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.
K-8 Fall Book Fair
Friday, November 17
On Campus at Belk Lobby or Online
Every purchase benefits The Fletcher School.
The book fair will be open for shopping Friday, November 17, from 8-11:30 am
Visit our Fletcher Book Fair page to:
Set up your student's eWallet for easy shopping during the fair.
Shop the fair online if you can't join us in person.
The grade with the highest percentage of books purchased will receive an ice cream party!
The Rankin Institute News
The Rankin Institute News
Upcoming Workshops with
The Rankin Institute
Registration is open for upcoming workshops from The Rankin Institute. Fletcher families attend for free! Use the promo code FLETCHER2023 when registering. Visit the Community Programs page for workshop descriptions.
Tuesday, Nov 28, from 12-1pm - Lunch & Learn: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom (Virtual). Register here.
Tuesday, December 5, from 6:30-8 pm - Teen Mental Health: A Conversation We Need to Have (Virtual). Register here.
Community News
Community News
Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 17: Early Dismissal - Grades K-5 at 12 pm and 6-12 at 12:15 pm.
Monday, November 20-Friday, November 24: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
All-School T-Shirts
Fletcher is continuing our tradition of creating an all-school t-shirt each year, and this year's shirt is being handed out this week.
We extend special thanks to Ms. Jenn Burgher, K-12 Art Teacher, for designing this year's shirt!
If your student needs to switch their shirt for a different size, please email Beth Levanti, Director of Marketing and Communications, at blevanti@thefletcherschool.org.
Holiday Gift for Fletcher Faculty and Staff
Parents' Council is giving Fletcher families the opportunity to thank faculty and staff for their commitment to our children by contributing to a collective holiday gift.
Your contribution is completely voluntary and confidential.
To participate, click on this link by Thursday, December 14.
The gifts will be presented to the faculty and staff before the holiday break.
This coordinated gift has been very popular with parents and is sincerely appreciated by the faculty and staff.
If you have any questions, please contact Perrin Hedgepeth, the Holiday Gift Coordinator, at perrinhedgepeth@gmail.com.
FACTS Accounts - New Multi-Factor Authentication Required
FACTS has begun enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to all users when logging into their online account to access the FACTS Payment Plans and Billing and Financial Aid applications.
FACTS will begin enforcing MFA for the Family Portal in 2024.
FACTS recommends that all users utilize a free authenticator app, such as Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Google Authenticator, though users may also choose to receive an authentication email containing a unique code. Learn more here.
If you have any questions, you may contact FACTS support at 800-609-8056.
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Exploring TikTok's Role in Teen Self-Diagnosis - Could TikTok replace your doctor one day? Probably not, but it is increasingly popular as a platform for self-diagnosing mental health issues and neurodivergence—and that has raised concerns among professionals.
Lower School News
Lower School News
See details above about Grandfriends' Day on Friday, November 17.
Have a happy Thanksgiving break!
Middle School News
Middle School News
Have a happy Thanksgiving break!
Upper School News
Upper School News
Have a happy Thanksgiving break!
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
Upcoming Events
Family Information Sessions - Grades 9-11 parents are encouraged to attend.
CANCELED - Newberry College Dyslexia Program: Facilitated by Ashley Henderson on Tuesday, November 28, from 8:30-9:30 am.
Individually Scheduled Junior Family Conferences - Monday, December 4 - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Athletic News
Athletic News
Basketball season is here! 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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