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February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
Community News
Community News
Notes from the Kitchen
Regrettably, we will not have the ever-popular FLIK Chips for lunch on Friday. We will be substituting them with waffle fries.
On Wednesday, February 26, we will be doing another “Swavory” promotion through all the lunches. Beets will be featured for this month, with both a sweet and a savory item!
NC Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ Award Updates and Applications
The NC scholarship awards for the Fall and Spring semesters of 2024-2025 have been disbursed to the School, and we have applied these funds to families’ FACTS Financial accounts. If you are due a refund, those will be processed over the next week. Please review your FACTS account and reach out to Tracy Grocott at tgrocott@thefletcherschool.org if you have any questions.
Renewals for the 2025-2026 school year for CURRENT NC Scholarship recipient families have begun. You should have received a notification from NCSEAA, and you will have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to renew your scholarship(s).
The NC Scholarship Programs application for the 2025-2026 school year FOR NEW APPLICANT FAMILIES opened on Thursday, February 6, 2025, and will run through Thursday, March 6, 2025. All Fletcher families who qualify are strongly encouraged to apply. Please use the links below for more information on the programs and how to apply:
Families should contact OpportunityScholarships@ncseaa.edu or ESA@ncseaa.edu directly if they have questions about their application or renewal.
Beta Club's Third Annual Red Cross Blood Drive - Sign up for Thursday, February 27
The Beta Club is sponsoring the Third Annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, February 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Gym for students 16 years and older and their parents as well as faculty and staff.
Severe winter weather and wildfires have forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. There is an emergency shortage for types O negative and B negative blood. However, all blood types are needed!
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives. Blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer.
Together, the Fletcher School has donated 63 units of blood over the past two years, which has the potential to save 189 lives. We hope you will join us to increase that number this year!
We still need 11 donors to reach our goal--please sign up today! Please email Natalie Mays at nmays@thefletcherschool.org or use this link to sign up.
2024 Payment Summary
If you require a payment summary for tax purposes for 2024, please use the following instructions for FACTS.
Click here for step-by-step instructions with screenshots.
Log in to your FACTS Family Portal.
Click on Financial on the left (may have to scroll down).
Under Financial Links on the right, click on Financial Home.
Click on View Details.
Select View Payment Summary (blue box).
Click on the drop-down box and select 2024.
You can print to paper or PDF by clicking on Print in the upper right-hand corner.
Re-Enrollment for the
2025-2026 School Year
Is Due Today
Families received this message with important information about the re-enrollment process.
Directions for online re-enrollment were sent in a subsequent email from Ruth Waters, Registrar/Enrollment Systems Manager, on Monday, February 3. Click here for brief instructions to access re-enrollment.
Re-enrollment closes after Thursday, February 20.
Twenty-Sixth Annual
Fletcher Forum
Josh Clark,
Head of Landmark School
Tuesday, March 4
7 p.m.
Gymnasium
Twenty-Sixth Annual
Fletcher Forum
Josh Clark,
Head of Landmark School
Tuesday, March 4
7 p.m.
Gymnasium
Register here for the 26th Annual Fletcher Forum featuring Josh Clark, Head of Landmark School. The Age of AI Will Be the Age of Dyslexia: The Value of Thinking Differently in Different World.
Josh champions the cause of neuro-diversity in education and promotes the science of reading as a vehicle for education reform and social good. He is chair of the International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors and an expert contributor to the global nonprofit Made By Dyslexia and Microsoft Education. He also co-founded the Association of LD Schools (ALDS) and sits on their board, along with the board of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Josh has presented about the importance of recognizing and supporting students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) all over the world.
Fletcher Forum, presented by The Rankin Institute at The Fletcher School, is free to the public. Registration is required.
Parents' Book Club
with Tara Terry
The Anxious Generation
Tuesday, April 1: Chapters 1-6
Tuesday, April 29: Chapters 7-12
8:30-10 a.m.
Parents' Book Club
with Tara Terry
The Anxious Generation
Tuesday, April 1: Chapters 1-6
Tuesday, April 29: Chapters 7-12
8:30-10 a.m.
We invite K-12 parents and guardians to join Tara Terry, Head of School, for engaging discussions about The Anxious Generation—the bestselling book sparking meaningful conversations, especially for families with children who learn differently.
Described as a must-read for all parents, The Anxious Generation is a generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the digital age—and offers a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
And there's no need to be anxious. Please plan to join us even if you can't make it to both discussions or if you haven't finished reading all the chapters. We look forward to seeing you!
The Rankin Institute
Register for an
Upcoming Program
Fletcher Families
Attend Free
The Rankin Institute
Register for an
Upcoming Program
Fletcher Families
Attend Free
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:
Tuesday, February 25, at 12 p.m. - Lunch & Learn: Navigating Social Media: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health in a Digital World (Virtual). Register here.
Friday, March 21, 2025, at 12 p.m. - Lunch & Learn: The Forgotten Ones-How to Support Siblings (Virtual). Register here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 12 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Parenting the ADHD Child as a Parent with ADHD. Register here.
Watch to
Unlock Extraordinary
Watch to
Unlock Extraordinary
Watch the 2024-2025 Annual Fund video and see if you can recognize our students' voices! Don't forget to turn on the sound for the full experience!
If you have already given to the 2024-2025 Annual Fund, thank you for your support and investment in the future of our students and Fletcher.
Parents’ Council Fletcher Spirit Day
Carolina Ascent FC
Sunday, February 23
Game Time 3 p.m.
American Legion Memorial Stadium
$23 per ticket; A portion of each ticket purchase goes back to the School!
All are welcome to attend - friends, families, and neighbors!
We'll have a post-match photo with athletes, jersey give-away, and autograph party!
Prom Fundraiser:
Sprinkle Some Luck
& Spread Some Cheer!
Prom Fundraiser:
Sprinkle Some Luck
& Spread Some Cheer!
Support the Upper School Prom!
Order your student, friends, or homeroom/advisory a Lucky Charm.
Each Lucky Charm will include a message of luck or happiness.
Order now until Friday, March 7, with this Prom Fundraiser Order Form.
Delivery Friday, March 14.
If you have questions, please contact Darla Terrick, Upper School History Teacher, at dterrick@thefletcherschool.org.
Fast Fingers February:
Computer Keyboarding
Contest for Grades 3-5
Who: Students in Grades 3-5
What: Computer Keyboarding Contest
When: February 10-28
Where: Learning.com
Students will have the month of February to practice and improve their computer keyboarding skills on Learning.com.
The top typer from each grade level will join EdTech for a pizza party!
Click here for directions for logging on to the keyboarding practice.
Raising Resilience:
Building the Skills
that Help Kids Thrive
Featuring Dr. Lisa Damour
Thursday, February 27
at Providence Day School
Our friends at Providence Day have invited Fletcher faculty, staff, and parents to"Raising Resilience: Building the Skills that Help Kids Thrive. How adults can help kids of all ages develop the skills they need to manage life's ups and downs," on Thursday, February 27, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the McMahon Theater at Providence Day School.
Dr. Lisa Damour is a parenting expert, host of the Ask Lisa podcast, NY Times Bestselling Author, American Psychological Association thought leader, and consultant on the Pixar movie Inside Out 2.
Mark Your Calendars
for Books, Brushes,
and Talent Week!
Monday, March 10 -
Thursday, March 13
Every year, our Books, Brushes, and Talent event brings us together to celebrate student creativity through visual art and live performances. It is our largest and most anticipated arts event, where we come together to support and applaud the hard work and dedication of our talented students.
This year’s Books, Brushes, and Talent event will run March 10-13, culminating with our Talent Show on March 13 at 1:30 p.m. Please plan to join us at our Talent Show and stay to shop at the Book Fair on March 13.
Save the Date
for the Book Fair!
Monday, March 10 -
Thursday, March 13
Who: Students in grades K-8
What: Scholastic books, publications, and more
When: Monday from 2:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Thursday from 7:45-8:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Belk Lobby
Volunteers Needed: Click here to volunteer.
Students are highly encouraged to set up an eWallet: Click here for our eWallet page.
Parents' Council News
Parents' Council News
Parents' Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 12, at 8:15 a.m.: Don't miss our last All Parents/Guardian Parents' Council Meeting for the year. We have a terrific lineup of speakers for our last meeting including some very special guests. A few of our seniors will present their experiences at Fletcher and give some insights about their next steps as they look beyond graduation! Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend.
Planning for Next Year - Volunteers Needed
Parents' Council is beginning to plan for next year! Being involved in Parents' Council is a great way to connect with other families and be a part of creating fun opportunities for our children. If you would like to volunteer as a grade parent, committee chair or co-chair, please reach out to parentscouncil@thefletcherschool.org to express your interest. A volunteer sign-up form link will be sent out in March for parents who are interested in assisting with our events.
Educational Technology News
Educational Technology News
Safer Internet Day
This resource from YouTube seeks to empower families with tools to support wellbeing: Safer Internet Day.
College Counseling News
College Counseling News
Congratulations to the Following Seniors on Their College Acceptances
Elias B.: Virginia Tech
Charlie LK: Virginia Tech
Kate M.: Clemson University
Catalina O.: Clemson University
Upcoming Events
PreACT (Sophomores): Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, from 7:45-10 a.m.
Zoom Information Session on TALON (Tailored Accessible Learning Opportunities Now) Program at Chowan University: Wednesday, March 12, from 6-7 p.m. Link will be sent out next week.
Community Event
The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) is offering a FREE college planning workshop for high school students and their families on Saturday, March 8 at Queens University. Click here for details.
Lower School News
Grade 5 Field Trip
Lower School News
Grade 5 Field Trip
Friday, February 21: Grade 5 Field Trip to Matthews Playhouse
Parent Conferences
Thursday, February 27, and Friday, February 28.
The Parent Conference confirmation sheet was sent home by homeroom teachers on Wednesday, February 19.
NOTE: Students should not come to campus during parent conferences. Thank you for arranging child care in advance.
Middle School News
Middle School News
No news. Enjoy the rest of the week!
Upper School News
Upper School News
Save the Date for Prom
Saturday, April 26, at the City Club, from 8-10 p.m.
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