Lower School Families,
Our first Imagination Day of the school year was a HUGE success! Our students enjoyed games in the IPAC and a dance party in the gym. A huge shout out and thanks to DJ Nick Williams for developing an amazing playlist that got our students up and moving! For our Kindergartners, this was their first time in the IPAC. 2 students per homeroom were awarded the “Do Everything Safely” Award. We are looking forward to November’s Imagination Day for another day of camaraderie and discovering which students will receive the “I Am a Leader” Award.
We hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend. We have a full week ahead of us as we head into Fall Break. As a reminder, there is a Teacher Workday following Fall Break, so we will welcome students back on Tuesday, October 1st! On Thursday, October 3rd we invite all families to join us for Math Night from 5:30-7:00.
There are a lot of exciting things coming soon (Bring your Family to Investments in 3-5 PE, Fall Festival, Plant Sale, and more)! See below for important reminders and sign-ups.
3-5th Bring Your Family to Investments
"Bring Your Family to Investments" is kicking off! Students in grades 3-5 will participate first. Check the schedule below and stay tuned for additional sign-up opportunities in the coming weeks.
10/4-10/10- PE
10/21-10/25- Art
11/12-11/18- Spanish
1/27-1/31- Music
2/10-2/17- Theatre
Come to PE with your student! We kindly request that only one adult accompanies each student, and we ask that siblings not be brought along, as this time is specially reserved for you and your child. SIGN UP HERE
Fall Festival
Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community building on Friday, October 18th from 3-6 pm! This will be our biggest festival yet with inflatables, games, food, drinks, raffle baskets and much more! The Festival is FREE to attend, however tickets are required to participate in activities, raffle baskets and can be used to purchase most food/drink items. Be on the lookout for an email from your teacher/grade level about ways you can help your grade with their raffle basket and/or activity booth. Volunteers are essential for this event - please sign up for at least one 30 minute slot. Discounted pre-sale tickets go on sale Monday, October 7th. Click here for up to date information. We hope to see you there!
Sponsorships
Have you seen the banners along our fence? These are companies who are supporting our school as corporate sponsors…and you can help! Do you own your own business or work for a company that we could ask to support our school? Sponsorships start at $500. Click here for more information or reach out to current parent and development committee member Matt Maher (mmaher@exactwater.com). We would love to “fill the fence”!
Plant Sale
Our Upper School Horticulture classes are selling plants next Thursday and Friday afternoon between 2:30-4:30 pm. Purchase and pick-up at the Blue House. Most plants are $3-5. Proceeds benefit the Greenhouse.
Intramural Basketball League
The deadline for 4th and 5th graders to sign up for this super fun league is Saturday, September 21st. Sign-up online - Infinite Campus/School Store/After School Activities.
AMOS
We have 6 spots remaining in the Grades 3-5 AMOS Session. Sign-up online - Infinite Campus/School Store/After School Activities.
Bricks for Kidz
Bricks for Kidz would like to offer this after-school opportunity at our school. However, they are in need of instructors. If you or someone you know may be interested, contact Alyson at 828-674-2446.
Our local Valcoline wanted to share this offer with our community
All our best,
Jamie Williams & Ellen Girardi
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