Welcome to ENOTES, The Fletcher School's weekly newsletter for families.
Welcome to ENOTES, The Fletcher School's weekly newsletter for families.
Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ Award Updates and Applications
Last week, we sent out important information about:
Additional ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship awards for the 2024-2025 school year
Preparing for the ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship application process for the 2025-2026 school year
Please click here to review this critical communication for families.
School Schedule Highlights
Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal: K-5 at 12 p.m. and 6-12 at 12:15 p.m. No after-school activities will take place.
December 23-January 3: School Closed: Holiday Break
Monday, January 6: Classes Resume
The Rankin Institute at The Fletcher School is now officially recognized as an Accredited Training Program at the Associate Level by the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA)!
This prestigious accreditation reflects The Rankin Institute's commitment to excellence in training programs that prepare individuals to become Orton-Gillingham practitioners.
At the Associate Level, programs are rigorously evaluated for their ability to equip entry-level practitioners with the skills and supervision needed to master the use of the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
This achievement highlights the exceptional work of The Rankin Institute's staff, educators, and partners, whose dedication and expertise have made this milestone possible. Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment!
Winter Fan Fest
Thursday, January 9
4-7 p.m.
Gymnasium
JJ's Red Hots Food Truck
Join us for a night of fun, food, and Falcon pride at our Winter Fan Fest!
K-8 students must be accompanied by an adult.
Families can purchase dinner from the JJ's Red Hots Food Truck from 4-7 p.m.
Parents’ Council will have Fletcher spiritwear on sale.
It's also Alumni Spirit Night--a great chance to reconnect with old friends.
Let’s pack the stands:
Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Socrates at 4 p.m.
Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Socrates at 5 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Socrates at 6 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Socrates at 7:30 p.m.
January 14 from 8:30-10:15 a.m. (Morning Session)
OR
January 15 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. (Evening Session)
What Does Success Look Like for Your Student?
Join us to learn about the signature programs and experiences your child can look forward to on their educational journey at Fletcher, designed to provide them with distinct advantages in school, college, and life.
Our faculty, student, and parent experts will speak to the topics you care about, like academics, athletics, student leadership opportunities and clubs, executive functioning skills, counseling, college counseling, and life after college.
Choose Your Session
The morning and evening sessions will present the same information, except that the morning session attendees will tour classrooms during the school day.
Join us for the Sixth Annual Parents' Council Bingo!
To participate, please register by Friday, January 10, by 5 p.m. Click here to register.
$20 per family includes two snacks for each person, a drink, and one reusable Bingo card per attendee.
Families may purchase additional Bingo cards for $5 each.
Your Fletcher FACTS account will be charged accordingly.
Free to faculty and staff and their families.
Maximum of 250 attendees.
Register for an upcoming workshop from The Rankin Institute.
Fletcher families may attend for free! Use the promo code FLETCHER2024 when registering.
Visit the Community Programs page for our 2024-2025 workshop descriptions.
Upcoming Program:
NEW DATE: Monday, January 6, at 12 p.m. - Lunch & Learn: A Mindfulness Approach to Parenting ADHD Children (Virtual). Register here.
Tuesday, January 7, at 6:30 p.m. - Auditory Processing Disorder: Gimme Just a Little More Time (Virtual). Register here.
Tuesday, January 14, at 12 p.m. - Lunch & Learn: Social Skills Development of Children with ADHD (Virtual). Register here.
Tuesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. - Teen Mental Health: A Conversation We Need to Have (Virtual). Register here.
Wednesday, December 18: Third Grade On-Campus Field Trip with The Schiele Museum
No news. Enjoy a quiet week!
Mid-term exams begin on December 17. See this letter for details regarding exams.
Thank you to Parent’s Council for sponsoring a coffee truck on Monday, December 16, for upper school students to kick off exam week!