Field trips, book fair, and more this week. Read on.
Field trip week is here
This week, Telra students are heading out on fun, enriching, and educational field trips at no charge to parents. How are we able to make this happen? With support from parents like you who donate to our Annual Fund.
Make sure you've filled out the online permission slip
Here's the link: https://bit.ly/TelraDecFieldTrip
Note: You'll need to be logged in with your child's Telra Microsoft credentials to complete the form.
Having troubles? Open the link in a new private / incognito browser window so that there are no prior Microsoft credentials saved
You may be able to right-click on the link and select "open in private window"
Alternatively, open a private browser another way and copy-paste the link into that browser window.
Date | Grade Level | Location |
Wednesday, 12/11/24 | 6th Grade | Stage 1 at Blume Studios – The Infinite SPACE Experience |
Monday 12/16/24 | 9th Grade | Stage 1 at Blume Studios – The Infinite SPACE Experience |
Monday 12/16/24 | 3rd Grade | Discovery Place Science |
Monday 12/16/2024 | Kindergarten | Brookdale Senior Living + William R. Davie Playground |
Tuesday 12/17/2024 | 7th Grade | Mint Museum at Levine Center for the Arts |
Wednesday, 12/18/2024 | 4th Grade | NASCAR Museum |
Wednesday, 12/18/2024 | 5th Grade | Greensboro Science Center |
Thursday 12/19/2024 | 2nd Grade | NASCAR Museum |
Thursday 12/19/2024 | 1st Grade | Schiele Museum |
Friday 12/20/2024 | 8th & 9th Grade | CPCC Levine Campus |
Telra Annual Use fund (𝜏au)
Two weeks ago we announced a new major fundraising drive for Telra Institute - the Telra Annual Use fund (𝜏au). The launch video explains the why behind 𝜏au.
In two weeks, our families have contributed more than $20,000! That's 3% of the way to our goal in a short time.
You can do your part to help us keep field trips, school buses, clubs, and other benefits of the Telra experience free of service fees (not to mention helping us attract and keep great teachers). Visit the 𝜏au home page where it's quick and easy for you to support the cause.
Your children spend more than 7 hours each day with us. Won't you help us make Telra into all it can be? Thank you to the many families who have already contributed!!
i-Ready testing, this week!
During the week of 12/16-12/20, students will complete their middle of the year i-Ready testing. Please see the below testing schedule for students based on their grade level:
12/16 - 1st and 2nd Grade i-Ready; students will spend the day in grade level groups in their 4th block teacher's classroom and will still have specials and recess as scheduled
12/17 - 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Grade i-Ready; students will spend the day in grade level groups and will still have specials and recess as scheduled. More information about locations for testing coming soon!
12/18 - 6th-8th Grade i-Ready in science/social studies as needed
12/19 - Kindergarten and 3rd Grade i-Ready; students will spend the day in grade level groups in their 4th block teacher's classroom and will still have specials and recess as scheduled; 7th and 8th Grade i-Ready in science/social studies; 4th-6th
i-Ready make up testing will take place as needed during Flex for K-3.
Students should be sure to bring their headphones and a book on all i-Ready testing days.
Book Fair has begun
Telra's Bedford Falls book fair is here this week, running from Friday, 12/13, through Thursday, 12/19.
Save the date! On Wednesday, 12/18, we’ll host a Family Evening Shopping Event, perfect for picking up last-minute holiday gifts while supporting our school. Enjoy a cozy hot chocolate bar ($2 per cup, cash preferred!) and story time for the little ones. Afterward, head over to Tacos 4 Life at the Arboretum for a Spirit Night benefiting Telra!
More details, including volunteer opportunities to help at the Fair, will be shared later this week, or send kate.waters@telra.org an email if you see a spot you're available to help! Please note that students will shop with their grade level, though the schedule below may shift due to field trips, testing, and the spelling bee. Thank you for your flexibility!
Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
The weekend at Telra
What did you miss this weekend at Telra? 8th and 9th grade enjoyed a Hamilton movie night and gained a newfound appreciation for history and musicals! Boys 12s and 14s basketball teams had games on Saturday (14s shot out to an early 1st half lead before a disappointing loss). The Charlotte Math Club and Charlotte regional ARML held their December meetings at Telra.
Next games
Boys 14U: 4pm 12/21 at Sun Valley High
Boys 12U: 3pm 12/22 at Crews Recreation Center
Classroom spelling bees begin this week
Grade-level spelling bees kick off the week of December 16th, leading up to our School Spelling Bee on January 23rd. Here is a sneak peek into the upcoming spellbinding event:
Official Classroom Bees:
Date: Week of December 16-20
Details: Teachers will select a convenient day and promptly inform their classes.
Participation:
- K-3 classes: two finalists in each class
- 4-8 classes: three finalists in each class
K-3 School Bee:
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Time: 4:30pm
Details:
- Grade level champions determined by participants' longevity in the competition.
- Overall K-3 champion and runner-up will receive invitations to the Open Bee.
Open School Bee:
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Time: 6:30 PM
Details:
Invitations extended to three finalists from each 4-8 class, along with the K-3 champion and runner-up. Grade level champions are determined by participants' longevity in the competition.
The overall school champion and runner-up will be crowned during this event.
We extend a warm invitation to you, our valued parents, to attend and cheer for your talented spellers on January 23rd. Your support is invaluable in creating a memorable experience for our students.
Social skills group starting January
Do you have a 9-12 year-old who wants to join a social skills group to gain confidence, improve peer relationships, or reduce anxiety? Our friends at Dandelion Family Counseling have a few slots left in their group sessions beginning on January 7th.