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October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023
Fall Family Festival
This Sunday, October 15, from 3-6 pm
On Campus
The Fall Family Festival is finally here! Bring your families and friends and join us for an awesome event!
There are still opportunities to sign up for a volunteer time slot! We need lots of volunteers to help set up, monitor an activity, or help close the festival to get the campus ready for Monday. Volunteer at the Fall Festival here.
And there are still opportunities to help supply the baked goodies for the Cake Walk! Donations can be cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, or any bakery item that can be purchased from a store, does not need to be refrigerated, and is in its original and sealed container. You may drop off the donations on Friday, October 13, in the morning or afternoon carpool line. Sign up to donate baked goods here.
Students have already received their festival t-shirts and are encouraged to wear them to school tomorrow and on Sunday!
Remember rides, inflatables, and games are FREE to all who attend. Payment is needed for pizza, concessions, and Fletcher spiritwear.
The Fletcher Advantage
Wednesday, October 18
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 who want to learn more about the signature experiences their students can look forward to on their journeys through the divisions at Fletcher.
Learn about the individual information sessions and register for the event.
You're Invited!
Join Fletcher's Team for the Virtual Dyslexia Dash
The Fletcher School is participating in the Virtual Dyslexia Dash 2023 as part of National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Join Fletcher's Virtual Team and register here. The password is: Falcons2023
Virtual race participants will run or walk their own course and can post their times via the Dyslexia Dash website if they wish. As soon as you register, you can run or walk the race. Virtual participants will receive their race t-shirts through the mail the week of October 23.
If you want to share a picture of you running or walking with friends and family, email your photos to Beth Levanti at blevanti@thefletcherschool.org by Monday, October 23, for Fletcher's social media.
Join Us for a Screening of Blame It On Gutenberg & Panel Discussion
Join The Fletcher School and IDA NC for a screening of the documentary Blame It On Gutenberg on Saturday, November 4, at 9 am, at the Independent Picture House.
Blame It On Gutenberg is a powerful film about the evolving science of Dyslexia, theories of how to teach reading, and one family’s struggle with their school system.
A panel discussion will follow including the Filmmaker and Producer, Rob DelGaudio, Kristin Lane, Fletcher's Orton-Gillingham Fellow, Terri Queen, NC DPI Literacy Consultant, Ann Jolly, UNC Charlotte University Supervisor & Clinical Assistant Professor, and Melissa Mascari, Nationally Certified School Psychologist at Concord Middle School.
Save the Date for K-5 Grandfriends Day - Email Us Grandfriends' Addresses
Please save the date for Grandfriends Day on Friday, November 17, from 9:30-11:30 am. We hope your students’ grandparent(s), aunt(s), uncle(s), or other friend(s) can join us for this Fletcher tradition!
Please email Claire Renn at crenn@thefletcherschool.org with the name, address, and email address of the grandfriend(s) you would like to receive an invitation.
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.
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, October 17, from 6:30-8 pm - Written Expression Disorder: Watch for Sales on Erasers. Register here.
Tuesday, October 24, from 6:30-8 pm - Math Disorder: Making Math Memorable. Register here.
Monday, November 6, from 6:30-8 pm - ADHD Follow the Bouncing Ball. Register here.
Community News
Before and After School Winter Activities - Registration Open Through Friday, October 13
Community News
Before and After School Winter Activities - Registration Open Through Friday, October 13
Registration for The Fletcher School’s Before and After School Winter Activities is open through Friday, October 13.
View the list of Winter Before and After School Activities & Athletics for returning and new programs and changes to our drop/add period.
Deadline Extended to Submit Your Yearbook Pride Ad - Friday, October 13
Deadline Extended to Submit Your Yearbook Pride Ad - Friday, October 13
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!
Help Us Keep Carpool Safe and Organized
Be on the lookout for runners using the sidewalk along Sardis Road when entering and exiting campus.
Morning carpool runs from 7:55 to 8:10 am. Any students arriving after 8:10 am should plan to be dropped off at the front portico, and sign in through the kiosk in the lobby.
Please help us keep the carpool moving and proceed to the main exit if the right-turn, exit-only is full (has three cars in the drive).
Participate in Socktober Through October 27
Socktober has kicked off! Socks are the number one requested item at shelters, so let’s help fulfill this need and give our neighbors a cozy winter.
Beta Club is collecting new socks in all sizes to help people who are unhoused. There are boxes in the foyers for sock collection. Socks will be collected through Friday, October 27.
Encourage students to wear silly socks on Fridays to show their support!
Wear Your Costumes - Halloween, Tuesday, October 31
We're starting a new Fletcher tradition! On Halloween, we encourage all students and faculty to wear costumes to school if they would like.
Students should follow dress code guidelines. No masks/face paint, or weapons are allowed, and cultural appropriation is unsuitable.
Please stay tuned for more information from your child’s teacher, advisor, or division head.
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Watch FNN on YouTube & Join Us for A Digital Dive
Watch FNN on YouTube & Join Us for A Digital Dive
Falcon News Network
We are excited to be hosting FNN again this year! Check out our YouTube Channel for a new video on Fridays.
Digital Dive for Digital Safety - Wednesday, November 8, at 6-8 pm
We are excited to welcome Agent Traceski from the United States Secret Service back to Fletcher. He will be sharing information with families about helping students make smart decisions online, such as keeping contact information private and including trusted adults in decision-making when they feel uncomfortable. RSVP here.
Lower School News
Lower School News
Fifth Grade Service Leaders - Group 1 - Congratulations to the following students who will take a leading role in assisting the Lower School with service learning opportunities and community events: Cate B., Mark G., Anna K., Kate R., and Cameron W.
Fourth grade Field Trip to Matthews Playhouse on Wednesday, October 18. Click here for details.
Third grade Field trip to Matthews Playhouse on Thursday, October 19. Click here for details.
Middle School News
Middle School News
Seventh grade field trip to the Mint Museum on Friday, October 20. See this letter for details.
Middle School Dance
Friday, October 27, from 6-8 pm
On Campus
Volunteers Needed
It's about that time for our middle schoolers' highly anticipated event of the year! We will have a ghoulish time!
Students can come dressed in orange, black, or purple, or they can wear a school-appropriate costume (no masks please)!
Students will indulge in Chick-fil-A nuggets, fruit, cookies, chips, and drinks. There will also be a candy bar!
We will have plenty of photo opportunities. Please have your child ready to give their phone number so the 360 photos can go directly to your device!
Parents, we need your help to make this event a success. Please sign up here to volunteer. As always, we appreciate you very much for all that you do!
Parents, if you have any Halloween decorations that you can loan Parent’s Council for the school dance, please email parent volunteer Mishell Williams at Shellksu@msn.com. They will need to be dropped off on October 27, no later than 4 pm.
Upper School News
Upper School News
Twelfth grade field trip to District 57 on Friday, October 13. See this letter for details.
October 27 is the last day to register for the Upper School trip to Atlanta, April 17-19. Click here to register. When the form asks for school, put in Fletcher, and enter North Carolina as the state. The trip will pop up next, and click “Register Student.” This trip is strongly recommended for all Upper School students.
If you have funding questions for the Atlanta trip, please contact Ari Hausman, Director of Finance and Operations, at ahausman@thefletcherschool.org.
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
Congratulations to the following seniors on their college acceptances:
JT A. - Roanoke College, Western Carolina University
Jonah L. - Pfeiffer University
Upcoming Event:
Elon Admissions Visit, Tuesday, October 17, at 10:25 am
High Point Admissions Visit, Friday, October 20, at 10:25 am
Athletic News
Athletic News
Help us pack the gym and fields for all the home games!
Parents' Council Updates
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.
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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