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Cheers to Friday! We've successfully navigated through the first week post-winter break. Take a moment to congratulate your child for showing up and putting in their best effort. The first week back can be challenging, but they have triumphed! Spelling month January 9 - class photos and Super Chix spirit night Character strength of the week Reset your dismissal plan! Morning tardies Spelling month! This is spelling month at Telra! Students will be practicing and competing to determine their classroom spelling winners and culminating in a schoolwide championship at the end of January. The school winner will represent Telra in the regional competition. More information coming soon, but in case you can't wait, families can join the Spelling Bee book club for free: https://spellingbee.com/book-club January 9, class photos and spirit night CK Visuals will be back to take class photos. Get those haircuts and have your kids looking their best on Tuesday Jan 9. We'd love some volunteers to help with getting students lined up and ready for photos, you can sign up here Spirit Night time at the new Super Chix in Stonecrest (7828 Rea Rd, Suite F). Stop by from 4-8pm on Jan 9 and grab a delicious chicken sandwich and maybe some frozen custard. Make sure to tell them you're with Telra! Character Strength of the week Each week in homeroom, our students discuss the character strength of the week as part of The Character Effect™, our morning character education program that helps children understand, appreciate, and harness their unique character strengths. Next week is "Curiosity" "I explore the world around me with an open mind and ask questions often. " Reset your dismissal plans for 2024 Time for some New Year cleaning! Please reset your dismissal plans using the Alma Start Dismissal Plan Update form. Everyone needs to log in and make new dismissal selections for the new year. Prior selections are no longer active and everyone will default to "car rider" if you do not make new selections. We've found that a regular "clean up" like this is the only way to get rid of obsolete data. NEW - there is now only one dismissal form in Alma. You'll use the same one to set your regular plan or to make one-day deviations. More directions here. Also, remember to use Alma Forms to submit any absence reports before 9am on the day of the absence. Morning tardies Telra's academic day starts at 8:15am sharp, and students need to be in their classroom at 8:15 to avoid being marked tardy. Car-rider families - we know the morning routine at home can be tough, but be sure to arrive well-in time to make sure your child starts the Telra day on the right foot. We want to teach students that punctuality matters. The morning car line opens at 7:50am. Aim for the Green zone! Cars arriving 7:50 - 8:05 am - Green zone - Your child will have plenty of time to visit their locker/cubby and get to class. Maybe even chat with their friends and relax a bit before school begins. Cars arriving 8:05 - 8:10 am - Yellow zone - Your child will likely be on time, but you haven't left much cushion in case there is traffic on the road or in our drop off area. Cars arriving 8:10 - 8:15 am - Red zone - There is a good chance your child will be tardy. Best case scenario, they'll be rushing to get to class. Cars arriving after 8:15 am - Tardy - You will need to park and sign your child in. Have a great weekend!

Our teachers and staff are busy preparing for the return to school and we look forward to welcoming students back to the building tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3! Complete your student's dismissal form! Uniform reminders Free math tutoring service for Telra students (grades 3-5) Art contests open to Telra students Reset your dismissal plans for 2024 Time for some New Year cleaning! Please reset your dismissal plans using the Alma Start Dismissal Plan Update form. Everyone needs to log in and make new dismissal selections for the new year. Prior selections are no longer active and everyone will default to "car rider" if you do not make new selections. We've found that a regular "clean up" like this is the only way to get rid of obsolete data. NEW - there is now only one dismissal form in Alma. You'll use the same one to set your regular plan or to make one-day deviations. More directions here. Also, remember to use Alma Forms to submit any absence reports before 9am on the day of the absence. School dress code We noticed some increasing issues with student dress code adherence toward the end of 2023. So here is your regular reminder that Telra is a uniform school, and we will be stepping up enforcement in the new year. You can read more (or hear more) about this in our last issue of the telegram. Free math tutoring service available for Telra students (grades 3-5) ESSAM is a local nonprofit that pairs high school students with small groups of elementary students for free virtual math tutoring. If you'd like your child to participate for extra support or for enrichment, please pick two time slots that work for you on the Google doc linked here. Read more about the program here: https://www.essamnc.org/ Any questions about the program should be directed to Samarth.kasaraneni@gmail.com Art contests open to Telra students Our wonderful art teacher, Miss. Garrett was delighted to witness the active participation of numerous students in the Farm to Calendar art contest earlier this year. Excitingly, there are two more engaging art contests currently underway. If you have a student eager to join, please visit the provided links for detailed information on each contest. Furthermore, kindly ensure that all submissions are sent individually, adhering to the specified contest submission procedures. Happy Creating! K-8 Students The NC Aviation Contest Contest Deadline - January 17,2024 Contest Eligibility - Youths ages 6 - 17 *Learn more about this year’s theme ("Air Sports for a Peaceful World”) at https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest K-5 Students Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District “The Living Soil” Contest Contest Eligibility: Open to public, private and home-schooled students of Mecklenburg County Contest Deadline: Groundhog Day, February 2, 2024 Contact Information: Anganette.Byrd@MeckNC.gov ​*Learn more about the Annual Educational Contests and Programs Guide here https://mecknc.widen.net/s/fzm7m6j8qp/conservation-annual-educational-contests-and-programs Bookmark Illustration Design Contest Contest Eligibility: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Contest Procedure: A separate contest is held for each grade level. This is a District level competition only. Poster Contest Contest Eligibility: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. A separate contest is held for each grade level. Contest Procedure: At the District level the top finisher in each grade advances to the Area contest. See you tomorrow!!

We hope everyone is enjoying a fun-filled year-end break with friends, family, and/or solitude as you prefer. Today marks the mid-way point of Telra's break, so a good time to touch base and make sure we are all ready to hit the ground running when we are back in school on January 3! Action Required - Reset your dismissal plans for 2024 School dress code Morning tardies Lunch orders Upcoming events Jan 9 - Class photos + Super Chix Spirit Night Reset your dismissal plans for 2024 Time for some New Year cleaning! Please reset your dismissal plans using the Alma Start Dismissal Plan Update form. Everyone needs to log in and make new dismissal selections for the new year. Prior selections are no longer active and everyone will default to "car rider" if you do not make new selections. We've found that a regular "clean up" like this is the only way to get rid of obsolete data. NEW - there is now only one dismissal form in Alma. You'll use the same one to set your regular plan or to make one-day deviations. More directions here. Also, remember to use Alma Forms to submit any absence reports before 9am on the day of the absence. School dress code We noticed some increasing issues with student dress code adherence toward the end of 2023. So here is your regular reminder that Telra is a uniform school, and we will be stepping up enforcement in the new year. The school uniform is an important part of the Telra experience and one of the things that makes us a little different than other school options. This is a joint responsibility between school staff, parents, and students to become educated about the dress code and work to stay within the guidelines. Parents, if it's been a while since you learned about the dress code, this is a good time to read the details and discuss it with your child. Or, if you'd prefer an audio explanation (and don't mind a little silliness), have a listen here. Queue it up on a car ride with your kids! Don't delay! You might find you need to buy a few new clothing items before coming back to school next week. If so, better to know soon and take advantage of some year-end sales rather than be called in during the middle of a school day to bring new clothes for your child. Morning tardies Telra's academic day starts at 8:15am sharp, and students need to be in their classroom at 8:15 to avoid being marked tardy. Car-rider families - we know the morning routine at home can be tough, but be sure to arrive well-in time to make sure your child starts the Telra day on the right foot. We want to teach students that punctuality matters. The morning car line opens at 7:50am. Aim for the Green zone! Cars arriving 7:50 - 8:05 am - Green zone - Your child will have plenty of time to visit their locker/cubby and get to class. Maybe even chat with their friends and relax a bit before school begins. Cars arriving 8:05 - 8:10 am - Yellow zone - Your child will likely be on time, but you haven't left much cushion in case there is traffic on the road or in our drop off area. Cars arriving 8:10 - 8:15 am - Red zone - There is a good chance your child will be tardy. Best case scenario, they'll be rushing to get to class. Cars arriving after 8:15 am - Tardy - You will need to park and sign your child in. Lunch orders Remember, lunch orders are generally due 2 weeks ahead of time. So get your orders in for the start of 2024! Upcoming events Now through Dec 30 - The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular still offers 10% off with the promo code TELRA10. Two events for January 9 to make a note of: CK Visuals will be back to take class photos. Get those haircuts and have your kids looking their best on Tuesday Jan 9. Spirit Night time at the new Super Chix in Stonecrest (7828 Rea Rd, Suite F). Stop by from 4-8pm on Jan 9 and grab a delicious chicken sandwich and maybe some frozen custard. Wondering how can you keep track of what's going on at Telra? The Telra Academic Calendar is on our website and also on Alma. This calendar shows school holidays, staff planning days, breaks, and trimester starts. The Telra Events Calendar includes the above as well as important testing dates and other school social and extracurricular events.

Tomorrow is the last day before Winter Break and is a Telra Spirit Day, students can wear uniforms or Telra spirit wear on top along with normal uniform bottoms or jeans. Sending warm holiday wishes to all our Telra families! We look forward to seeing you in 2024! In this issue of the Telegram - Teacher work day childcare - Chick Fil-a Spirit night, Wednesday 12/20 - Telra High School opening 2024-25 School Year - Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular - discount for Telra families! - Telra Family Council Newsletter - Upcoming Events Teacher Work Day childcare - Wednesday, 12/20 Wednesday, 12/20 is a teacher work day and the Superlative Club is offering childcare from 9am - 3:30pm for families that may need it. You can register here: https://www.thesuperlativeclub.com/telrasupplemental Chick-fil-a Spirit night, Wednesday 12/20 Busy preparing for the holidays and don't feel like cooking dinner? Order Chic-fil-a from the Waverly location this Wednesday, 12/20 between 3pm and 8pm using the code: SPIRIT and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to Telra. Share this with your friends - the more the merrier! Telra High School opening 2024-25 Introducing the upcoming Telra High School, set to launch in the next academic year! Telra Institute will be expanding to grade 9 in the 2024-25 academic year and will continue growing by one grade each year to create a high school graduation path for our students. For the time being, we plan to serve high school grades within our existing facility. Rest assured, there are no space constraints preventing us from delivering quality high school education. Longer term, it's important to note that the our current location will not be a permanent arrangement for our high school. We are actively and diligently exploring options for a more suitable building or lot in close proximity. Our aim is to find a space that is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our high school program. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support and trust in Telra Institute. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback is invaluable. There will be more information shared in the new year about the high school curriculum plans. Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular - discount code for Telra families! Bring your friends and family to the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular in Ballantyne’s Backyard, transforming the area into a magical world from December 8th to 30th, every evening from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Special Offer: Use our 'TELRA10' promo code for a 10% discount on your tickets, which also contributes 10% to our school! Over a Million Lights: Wander through an enchanting walking trail lit by over a million sparkling lights, with larger-than-life holiday installations that will leave everyone in awe. Winter Wonderland: Explore dozens of gigantic snow globes, hundreds of festively decorated trees, and dive into the fun with The Alpine Avalanche Snow Tube Slide! Don't miss Santa and other special performers on select nights. Fun for Kids: Face painters, a Moon Bounce, and more await to delight our little ones. Holiday Village: Experience the charm of our Holiday Village, featuring unique boutiques, shops, and rotating Food Trucks offering delicious seasonal treats. Live Performances: Enjoy a variety of LIVE performances (check schedule as they vary). More Info: Visit ncholidaylights.com for all the details. Telra Family Council Newsletter Catch up on all the FC news, here: https://www.smore.com/32usq Upcoming Events Dec 19 - Last day before Winter Break (Spirit & Jeans day - students & staff can wear uniforms or Telra spirit wear on top along with normal uniform bottoms or jeans) Dec 20 - Teacher Work Day (No school for students) Dec 21 - January 1 - Winter Break Jan 2 - Teacher Work Day (No school for students) Jan 3 - School Resumes Wondering how can you keep track of what's going on at Telra? Several ways! ​ 1. The Telra Academic Calendar is on our website and also on Alma. This calendar shows school holidays, staff planning days, breaks, and trimester starts. 2. The Telra Events Calendar includes the above as well as important testing dates and other school social and extracurricular events. 3. We'll keep reminding you of key upcoming dates (as above) in the Telegrams also!

Happy Friday, Telra Families! There's a lot happening in this issue: Tonight, Friday 12/8 - Spirit Night at Panera Next week - Book Fair New in Alma - Report cards, grades, attendance 2024-2025 Academic calendar Guidelines for giving Tonight - Friday Dec 8 - Spirit Night at Panera Arboretum Join your Telra friends for Sprit Night at the Panera in the Arboretum shopping center at 3207 Pineville Matthews Rd. Grab some dinner from 4-8pm and show this flyer to earn 25% back to support our school! (Ordering online? Use the promo code FUND4U at checkout) After dinner, stick around for some festive fun from 6-8pm. Face painting, outdoor entertainment, giveaways, snow, and photos with St. Nick! (Look near the Chili's.) Next week is our winter book fair Here's a checklist to make sure you're ready: Sign up as a volunteer Deposit funds in your kidCredit account. (You can get refunded for any unspent funds at the end of the book fair.) Mark your schedule for our two Family Events on December 14th to socialize with other Telra families and staff. Breakfast and Books (7:00-8:10am) - Families can savor pastries, coffee, and shop the fair. A nominal fee of $5 per family is requested to cover breakfast costs for families attending. Snuggly Storytime (6:00-7:00pm) - Come and join us on the evening of Thursday December 14th for our Snuggly Storytime family event. Kids, bring your pajamas and something snuggly to settle down for hot cocoa and storytime with some surprise readers! For more information, check out our last week's Book Fair Telegram New in Alma Did you know that you can find your child's report cards, grades, assignments, and attendance in Alma? Teams is still the primary place to go for full details on classwork, assignments, and links to resources. However, we have begun syncing this information to Alma to make it even easier to keep up with your child's progress at school. Grades and assignments will be posted on Teams first and there could be a lag of a few days before you see them in Alma. If Alma falls way behind, please send your teacher a gentle request to sync their gradebook and publish their Alma grades. Next year's calendar Telra's 2024-2025 academic calendar is now available. Some key dates: First day of school is August 19 (note, we are not designating any "orientation" days this year) Fall break is 9/28 - 10/6 Thanksgiving break is 11/27-12/1 Year-end break is 12/21 - 1/5 Spring break is 4/12 - 4/21 Last day of school is June 10 Start making those fall/winter/spring break plans! Guidelines for giving Telra is blessed to have many involved and generous families. And, especially at this time of year, parents are eager to express this gratitude through volunteering, kind words, and sometimes direct giving. Returning Telra families may recall there are limits placed on this giving by the NC Educator Code of Ethics and by IRS regulations. In order to protect staff, enhance the professionalism of their school culture, and preserve their 501c(3) tax status, private and charter schools are increasingly putting policies in place to guide teachers and parents in the area of gifting. Telra received legal advice on this issue 2 years back and joined area schools such as Charlotte Latin in putting a policy in place which is summarized on the attached slide. We appreciate your generosity and awareness of these Guidelines for Giving

Winter Book Fair 2023 – Cozy up with a good book! We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming BedFord Falls Book Fair! Hosted by the Telra Team, this event is an opportunity for all students and their families to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. All purchases benefit our school! Here’s what you need to know about the Winter Book Fair, which will take place from this Friday 8th December – Thursday 14th December. Interested in volunteering your time to help at the Fair? We’d love to have you! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ABA82EABFEC25-46592830-winter Payment methods include, Cash, Credit, Debit or KidCredit - a safe and secure alternative to cash! To set up your KidCredit account, scan the QR code or visit : https://kidcredit.bedfordfallsusa.com/kidCredit.php?fairID=16148 If this doesn’t work for your family, cash will also be accepted! If you are sending cash with your student, please be sure to put it in a ziploc bag with their name clearly marked on the bag. Telra staff or volunteers do not take any responsibility for lost funds! Below you will find the FAQ’s about Kid Credit - any remaining funds at the end of the Fair, will be refunded to your account. This Friday 8th December will be a Preview Day for our K-3 students who will have an opportunity to make a wish list before shopping as a class on Tuesday and Thursday. Our 4-8 students will visit the Fair as a class on Monday 11th December during their ELA block and then have subsequent opportunities to shop either before school or during their lunch periods. Families are welcome to come and shop with their students during their designated shopping time, or before school. Please be sure to sign in at front office before proceeding to the Fair. Teacher Wish Lists If you would like to donate to our classroom libraries, please be on the lookout for teacher wish lists at the Fair! Alternatively, you can donate directly to your teacher to buy books at the Fair by purchasing KidCredit for them (details above!) We appreciate your generosity and awareness of our Guidelines for Gifting Family Events Two fun shopping opportunities MORNING: Come and join us on the morning of Thursday, December 14th, for our Breakfast and Books family event. The Fair will be open from 7am to 8:10am, providing families with the opportunity to savor pastries, coffee, and explore a selection of books. It's a great chance to socialize with other Telra families and staff. A nominal fee of $5 per family is requested to cover breakfast costs for families attending! EVENING: Come and join us on the evening of Thursday December 14th for our Snuggly Storytime family event. The fair will be open from 6-7pm for shopping. Kids, bring your pajamas and something snuggly to settle down for hot cocoa and storytime with some surprise readers! Book Fair Shopping Schedule Please see below the shopping schedule for the Winter Fair. Please click on the image to enlarge it. The Fair will be open before school, from 7:30am-8:10am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning for students to shop prior to school. Families are invited to come and shop with their students during their designated class shopping time. Please be sure to check in at front desk on arrival and please bring your ID! Evening shopping will be available for families that need it on Thursday 12/14 from 6-7pm. See you at the Winter Book Fair!

Happy Friday, Telra Families! It has been a wonderful first week back after Thanksgiving Break. Today, our Telra Spirit Committee has worked their magic, transforming our hallways into a winter wonderland, sparking excitement for the upcoming holiday season among students and staff alike. As part of the festive spirit, our highly anticipated Winter Book Fair is just around the corner, read on for more information. Trimester One report cards will be issued next week! In this issue of the Telegram - Morning arrivals reminders - Matthews HELP Center holiday assistance program - Spiritwear orders have arrived (and how to get your own!) - Winter Book Fair information (volunteer sign-ups coming Monday) - Upcoming events Morning Arrivals As we strive to create a smooth and timely start to each school day, we'd like to remind you of our school arrival procedures. The carline opens at 7:50 am and closes promptly at 8:15 am providing ample time for a convenient drop-off. Lately we have noticed a trend of increased traffic towards the end of the carline window, impacting the start of homeroom time. To maximize learning opportunities and allow students to settle in, we kindly request your cooperation in arriving earlier within the carline window. As per our Family Handbook, students arriving after 8:15 am must be walked to the front office to check in. A parent/guardian signature is required for late arrivals. Your support in adhering to these arrival times is greatly appreciated, as it contributes to a positive and efficient start to each school day. Thank you for helping us create an environment where students can thrive and succeed. Need assistance this Holiday Season? The Matthews HELP Center is inviting families to apply for its annual holiday assistance program! If you are a family that needs assistance to make this holiday season special for your family, please contact the center for more information. Families can email hope@matthewshelpcenter.org or gain more information from the Matthews HELP Center website (www.matthewshelpcenter.org) Families who are interested must apply by 12/6. Spiritwear orders Spiritwear orders for this month have arrived and are available for pick-up at front office! If you ordered, please send your student to front office to collect the order, or come by the front office anytime during the school day to collect your order. Want your own spiritwear? You can order here Coming Soon.... Winter Book Fair (11-15 December) We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Bedford Falls for this year's Winter Fair! Keep an eye out for the shopping schedule and volunteer sign-ups, which will be released on Monday. For a delightful family experience, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 14th, as we invite you to join us for "Breakfast and Books" from 7 am to 8 am. This special event allows you to shop the fair as a family, savor a coffee and breakfast, and socialize with other Telra friends. Stay tuned for more details and let the excitement for our Winter Fair begin! Upcoming events ​Dec 2 - Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at St. Francis Dec 8 - Panera Spirit Night at the Arboretum (4-8pm mention "Telra" in store or code "FUND4U" online. Stay for Santa photos 6-8pm Dec 11-15 - Winter Book Fair at Telra (partnering with Bedford Falls) Dec 14 - Breakfast and Books Family Event (Telra Gym, 7am-8am) Dec 15 - Journey around the World (K-3 students) Dec 15 - 2nd Grade Movie Night Dec 15 - All Pro Dads (7am in the Telra Gym) Dec 16 - Charlotte Math Club at Telra Dec 19 - Last day before Winter Break (Spirit & Jeans day - students & staff can wear uniforms or Telra spirit wear on top along with normal uniform bottoms or jeans) Dec 20 - Teacher Work Day (No school for students) Dec 21 - January 1 - Winter Break Jan 2 - Teacher Work Day (No school for students) Jan 3 - School Resumes Wondering how can you keep track of what's going on at Telra? Several ways! ​ 1. The Telra Academic Calendar is on our website and also on Alma. This calendar shows school holidays, staff planning days, breaks, and trimester starts. 2. The Telra Events Calendar includes the above as well as important testing dates and other school social and extracurricular events. 3. We'll keep reminding you of key upcoming dates (as above) in the Telegrams also!