Celebrate International Women's Day and enjoy the start of a long weekend! Remember, this Monday is a Teacher Work Day, and there is no school for students. Don't forget about daylight savings - clocks spring forward on Sunday morning!
In this issue
- Volunteer opportunities
- Trimester 3 enrichment opportunities, clubs with open spaces
- Telra Culture Fair, Thursday April 25th
- March Events
Volunteer Opportunities
We have several upcoming opportunities for families to get involved here at Telra, please sign up below!
Tech Help – Assist with updating the student laptops prior to our next round of i-Ready testing
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ABA82EABFEC25-48453309-telra
Lunch Help – Assist with serving lunch to our hungry students!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ABA82EABFEC25-48092612-lunch#/
Helping Hands - Friday mornings, join to help out with various jobs around the school https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4BA9AE229-helping2#/
Trimester 3 enrichment opportunities
Trimester 3 before and after school clubs start next week! Clubs listed below still have space available!
Spring Running Clubs
Girls on the Run Grade Levels: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade girls Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting date: 3/12 Time: 3:45pm - 5:15pm Location: Telra blacktop Program Details: Girls on the run is an afterschool program like no other! Twice per week, for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches lead 3rd-8th girls through interactive lessons and movement activities. The season ends with a celebratory 5K event. Register here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/3JL2L4YDDWEYY1G?sid=010ea23963be4d8ca11a1e2596072de2
Let Me Run Grade Levels: 3rd-5th Grade and 6th-8th Grade boys Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting date: 3/26 Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm Location: Telra field area Program Details: Throughout the season, students will work on speed, endurance, and agility in a supportive and fun environment (no running experience necessary). Let Me Run also incorporates a comprehensive life skills curriculum where boys will have the opportunity to cover topics like community outreach, gratitude, self-esteem, teamwork, and so much more. Running is a lifelong sport that can benefit all athletes so don’t miss out on joining our amazing team this season! The spring season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth. Register here for 3rd-5th Grade boys: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/CLT-S24?sid=4db42a7bf83c4b308e7c103fcb9d4105will Registration for 6th-8th Grade boys will open once we have enough coaches registered. Interested in helping Mr. Brogdon? Email kate.waters@telra.org for more info!
Clubs with availability
Amazing Athletes Grade Levels: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Days / Dates: Monday’s beginning 3/11 through until 05/25 Time: 3:45pm– 4:45pm Location: Gym Cost: $180 Program details: Discover and explore 3-sports, learn the fundamentals, develop skills with exercises & drills, and have fun with gameplay. Explore, learn, develop, and play with Amazing Athletes Sport Discovery! This multi-week program is designed to empower kids to discover their inner athlete & love of sport. Register here: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/telra-institute-3-18-6-3-no-classes-4-1-4-8-5-27
Chess Club (K-2nd) Grade Levels: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Days / Dates: Tuesday’s starting 3/12 Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm Location: Room 222 Cost: $180.00 per student Program details: Why Chess at School? Positive youth development, promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and educational benefits, builds competitiveness, empathy, and respect, builds soft and core skills, fosters attentiveness and critical thinking and greatly enhances problem solving ability. Register here: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/schools Chess Club (3rd-8th) Grade Levels: 3rd – 8th Grade Days / Dates: Wednesday’s starting 3/13 Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm Location: Room 222 Cost: $180.00 per student Program details: Why Chess at School? Positive youth development, promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and educational benefits, builds competitiveness, empathy, and respect, builds soft and core skills, fosters attentiveness and critical thinking and greatly enhances problem solving ability. Register here: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/schools
Challenge Island STEAM Grade Levels: First – Fourth Grade Days / Dates: Tuesday’s starting 03/12 until 05/26 Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm Location: Gym Cost: $130 Program details: Your future awaits at this colossally cool island! You and a STEAM Team of friends will engineer your way through some of the world’s most exciting jobs from veterinarian to interior designer to marine biologist to professional basketball player! You’ll even explore the world of entrepreneurship and engineer a business all your own. Your future is looking fabulous on Cool Careers Island. Register here: Challenge Island - Challenge Island STEAM Adventures @Telra Institute March-May (challenge-island.com)
Soccer will continue on Wednesdays and you can sign up here: https://www.charlottesoccerfactory.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?progId=9244
Telra’s Culture Fair - April 25
We're thrilled to announce Telra's very first Culture Fair, a celebration of diversity and unity within our amazing team! This event promises to be an enriching experience where we can learn more about each other's backgrounds, traditions, and customs.
Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Telra Gym
We invite you to participate by showcasing a facet of your culture, whether it's through traditional clothing, food, music, dance, or any other form of expression you're passionate about. This is an opportunity to share what makes you unique and to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for one another. If you would like to participate, read more and sign up here: Telra Families: Culture Fair (signupgenius.com)
March Events
Saturday 3/9 - Family Council Spirit Night at the Hornets (purchase tickets here) Monday 3/11 - Teacher Workday, no school for students Thursday 3/14 - Pi Day (Telra Lottery runs!) Wednesday 3/20 - Chic Fil A Spirit Night at Waverly Thursday 3/21 - Spring Photos & Telra History Fair Friday 3/22 - Coffee with the Leadership, All Pro Dads & Family Council Bingo Night Saturday 3/23 - Charlotte Math Club Friday 3/29 - Spring Break begins