Welcome to ENOTES, The Fletcher School's weekly newsletter for families.

August 28, 2025

Community News

Reminders & Resources for Families Following the Tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School

• As we mourn another tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we want to take a moment to share reminders about Fletcher’s safety practices and resources for families.

• Reminders & Resources for Families Following the Tragedy in Minneapolis

Dining Hall Allergen Update & Required Health Forms 

• Please review this message from the Health Room, which includes an important dining hall allergen update and time-sensitive reminders about required medical forms.  

• Please contact the health room with questions at nurse@thefletcherschool.org.

Carpool Reminders for Safety & Efficiency

• To help us maintain a safe and efficient carpool, please ensure that all drivers review our carpool patterns and expectations. 

• We also ask that all drivers follow the guidance of Fletcher School staff as they direct traffic.

Learn How to Give to Fletcher and Parents' Council

• Learn more about how to give to The Fletcher School, Parents' Council, or both! 

Need Another Window Tag for Carpool?

• Do you need another window tag for carpool? Fill out this form, and we will send one home with your child. 

• For parents who regularly carpool with other families, it is helpful to have window tags for all the students who carpool with you.  

Student Pick Up FAQ's

• We often receive questions about student pick-ups, and this Student Pick Up document will answer many of them. 

• Please take a moment to read more if you want to know about: early dismissal, carpool, changes to pick up plans, pick up from extended day and drop-in programs, late student pick up, and authorized pick up contacts.  

Reservations for Painting the Spirit Rock

•  If you wish to reserve a specific date to celebrate your child’s birthday, please email frontdesk@thefletcherschool.org to make your reservation and get helpful instructions and tips.  

NC Opportunity Scholarship Application Update for 2025-2026

• The 2025-26 Opportunity Scholarship new student application currently remains open. NCSEAA will continue to make awards each month in order of application for full-year funding for applications submitted through September 30, 2025, as funds remain available for the program. The student must also be enrolled and attending by this date to be eligible for a fall award. 

• If funds remain available after that date, new applications may also be submitted from October 1 through December 31, 2025, for a scholarship award to start with the spring 2026 semester.

• All Fletcher Families are strongly encouraged to apply (note:  you do not need an IEP to apply for this scholarship). For more information and to access the application, please go to https://k12.ncseaa.edu/opportunity-scholarship/.

Ordering Lunch

• The August and September lunch menus are linked at the bottom of ENOTES under Helpful Links and are also available on the FACTS Family Portal in the Resource Documents section. 

• Pre-ordering for grades K-3 is encouraged. Pre-orders are due by 5 p.m. on Thursdays for the following week. Follow these instructions. Students in grades K-3 may not make substitutions to the order.

• All students in grades 4-12 may order their lunch directly through the cafeteria line. Pre-ordering is not available for grades 6-12.

• Contact Ruth Waters, Registrar, at rwaters@thefletcherschool.org if you would like to have any notes or restrictions placed on your student’s account regarding breakfast, lunch, or snack purchases.

• All food charges will be invoiced and drafted through each student’s FACTS account. View the 2025-2026 Dining Prices. 

FLIK News - Two New Lunch Programs

• "Time Traveler" is a new program where our lunch menu is a retrospective of a certain decade. It will, as always, be food we're all familiar with, and we have some fun signage to lighten up the day. The first one is the 2000s, and the ever-popular Chicken Tenders with Tater Tots. We will do this August’s Time Travel event on Friday, August 29.

• “Imposters” is a new program where we offer two items for sampling: one traditional, one with a twist. Think buffalo chicken vs. buffalo cauliflower. This will have the same feel as last year’s “Swavory” program, where we have the samples ready to be picked up, and students can share which they prefer. 

2025-2026 Parent Volunteer & Driver Sign-Up Form

• Parent field trip drivers and athletic event drivers make it possible for students to experience off-campus learning and competition. If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer/approved driver for 2025-2026, please follow these steps:

• Login to your FACTS Family Portal and select Web Forms from the School Menu in the left-hand column.

• Choose 2025-2026 Parent Volunteer and Driver Sign-up.

• Complete the Web Form and remember to Save (which will submit the form).

• Volunteers are required to undergo a criminal background check and driving record review. Once your completed form is received, you will get an email from Praesidium, requesting information and approval for the background check and driver review.

• Once you have been approved, you will receive a confirmation email from The Fletcher School, and your name will be placed on the school's Parent Volunteer/Approved Driver listing that is accessible to your child's teacher.

• Questions? Contact Ruth Waters, Registrar, at rwaters@thefletcherschool.org.

Parents' Council News

Support Parents' Council

• Becoming a member of Parents' Council. The membership fees help to fund some of the many events we host for students, their families, and the faculty and staff of Fletcher throughout the year.

• Signing up as a volunteer for Parents' Council events.

• Attend Parent Council meetings and events. A full listing of events and meetings is on our Parents' Council Events document.

• Shopping for spirit wear clothing at our Fletcher School Store.

Join Us for a Spotlight Meeting - Wednesday, September 10

• Join us for our first Spotlight Meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. in the Rankin Room.  

• Fletcher Spotlight Meetings are your chance to see what makes The Fletcher School so exceptional. From innovative programs to engaging activities, Parents' Council will shine a light on everything that sets our school apart. Hear from Fletcher's leaders, staff, and students, and discover how they create a thriving, supportive environment where success happens every day. Join us and feel the Fletcher magic!  

• We have a great lineup of guest speakers for our first meeting. Check out the September Spotlight Agenda for details!

• Reserve your spot by Monday, September 8, by completing the RSVP form. Seating is limited.

Ideas or Questions?

• Have an idea or question? Contact Tracia Cericola, Parents’ Council President, at parentscouncil@thefletcherschool.org.

• Parents' Council thanks you for your support, and we look forward to a great year!

Lower School News

Lower School Back-to-School Night

• To see Mrs. O'Connor's video message from Back to School Night, click here. You can also review her slides.

Grade Level Newsletter

• Be on the lookout for the grade level newsletter to come home on Tuesday, September 2.

• Enjoy your long weekend!

Middle School News

Seventh Grade Field Trip - Tuesday, September 9

• Tuesday, September 9: Seventh grade field trip to Flags of Remembrance

• Enjoy your long weekend!

Upper School News

Seniors

• Monday, September 15: Senior Exit Class field trip to Winthrop University

Carpool Reminders

• As a privilege, Upper School students can be dropped off at the front of the building before 7:50 a.m. After 7:50, all Upper School students need to proceed through the carpool line. 

• Please join the carpool line in the afternoon for carpool, and do not pick up at the front circle. 

Senior Lunch Privilege Form

• Seniors will be allowed to go out to lunch on Fridays after Labor Day. 

• If your senior is allowed to go off campus, please fill out the 2025-2026 Senior Lunch Privilege Form on the FACTS Family Portal under Web Forms, which may be found under the School Menu in the left-hand column.

• Enjoy your long weekend!

Business Office News

NC ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship Award Recipients for 2025-2026:

• Beginning this week, we will begin the certification and school endorsement process for all 2025-2026 award recipients. When it is time for the parent endorsement step to be completed, the parent of record with NCSEAA will receive an email (sent to the email address on their NCSEAA parent account). Please check that email address frequently.

• All semiannual and monthly payment plans have been adjusted for 2025-2026 awards to be received. You will see two payments on your FACTS payment schedule representing the awards for each semester to be paid by the state. The fall semester award payment will be dated October 31, 2025, and the spring semester award payment will be dated March 31, 2026.

College Counseling News

College Counseling & Testing Calendar 

• View the 2025-2026 College Counseling and Testing Calendar.    

Athletics News

Fall Athletic Calendar

• View the schedule for this fall's competitions. Please note the tabs along the bottom for each sport. Let's go, Falcons!