Telra Telegram April 13, 2026
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We have a few busy weeks remaining this month, which will lead to a busy May as well! We look forward to seeing our amazing Drama Club students perform in Alice in Wonderland this weekend, our Culture Fair next week, movie nights, our Arts and Crafts Fair coming up, and more! It's never a dull moment at Telra!
Important Reminder:
Early dismissal ends at 2:45pm so please do not attempt to pick-up your students after that time. In addition, there is no parking in the bus lot during the school day.
What's New this Week
Upcoming dates
April 15 - Telra Soccer v Charlotte Eagles Waxhaw Blue Team, 7:30pm
April 15 - Intent to Return Forms Due
April 17- 7pm - Telra Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
April 18 - 2pm and 7pm - Telra Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
April 17-18 - Telra Science Olympiad Division B State Competition
April 21 - Culture Fair, 5-7pm
April 24 - Spirit Wear Day
April 24 - 1st Grade Movie Night
April 25 - Science Olympiad Division A Regional Competition
May 8 - 7th and 8th Grade Party
May 12 - Arts and Craft Fair, 5-7pm
May 15 - 8th Grade Movie Night
Alice in Wonderland - April 17 and 18
Alice in Wonderland revisits an old classic this weekend! Come see Alice follow the White Rabbit to Wonderland where she meets interesting characters and learns a few lessons along the way. Watch our talented Telra students bring this story to life! Performances are
Friday, April 17th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 18th at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 18th at 7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance via this link. Cash-only at the door!
Mr. McCray - Retirement
Telra's Dean of Students, Mr. McCray, is retiring at the end of April. Mr. McCray is Telra's very first Dean of Students and grew to be a key part of our school community and source of support for students and staff alike. After a first career in the military and 21 years in education, he'll be easing up and spending more time with his family. We are going to miss him and wish him the best in this new chapter in his life.
Mrs. Zagorski, who many of you already know as a K-3 teacher, will be stepping into the Dean of Students role at the beginning of May. Mrs. Zagorski brings a wealth of experience both in the classroom and in administration, and we are excited for her to join our leadership team. Over the course of the next few weeks, Mrs. Zagorski will be shadowing Mr. McCray and working closely with the rest of administration to ensure a smooth transition.
Please help us in thanking Mr. McCray for his wonderful service at Telra and welcoming Mrs. Zagorski into her new role!
Telra Summer Camps
Telra is excited to offer summer camp this summer! Our BASE program will shift from before and after-school care to summer-care and we will also continue with our amazing Camp Wonder academic camps!
Camp Wonder
Telra is back with another summer of learning! Designed as an alternative to your typical summer camp, Telra camps combine learning and fun with clear instructional goals and an opportunity to move the needle on student learning in four short weeks.
The camps are open to students from any school, but spaces are limited, and Telra students will have priority. (Otherwise, they will be allocated in order of registration, so sign up fast!)
All of our camps...
Enjoy a high supervision ratio: 1 teacher per 5-7 students
Provide 4 weeks of instruction
8:15am - noon
July 6 - July 31 (Monday - Friday)
Some camps are modular so that you can participate week-by-week
Core camp pricing
$250/week ($1,000 total for 4 weeks)
Free for Telra Remote Academy students who want an in-person experience for the summer
Optional add-ons can be purchased for individual weeks:
Lunch bunch (noon - 1pm) - pack your own lunch: $25/week
Afternoon play club (noon - 4pm): $200/week (includes Lunch bunch)
4-week camps We strongly recommend attending all 4 weeks
Art of Problem Solving - Number Theory - Best for students who have completed NC high school Math 1
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone - Novel Study - Best for students entering grades 3-5
Bridge to Kindergarten - Knowledge & Phonics - Best for students entering Kindergarten or grade 1
Modular camps Attend one or more weeks
For more information and to sign-up, click on the button below:
BASE Summer Camp
Telra is excited to offer summer camp this summer! Our BASE program will shift from before and after-school care to summer-care! We are offering camp for the full summer!
Telra adopts the Let Grow Play Club approach to help kids build confidence, resilience, and self-reliance through independent play. We value risk-taking within safe limits, and during Play Club activities, staff supervise for safety only, not to lead or guide play. Kids solve disputes, negotiate their own rules, and invent their own games. Conflict resolution support only provided when truly necessary.
Benefits of Play Clubs...
1. Foster independent & cooperative play
2. Build social skills & cross-grade relationships
3. Promote responsibility and self-regulation
4. Encourage creativity & imagination
5. Develop problem-solving & conflict resolution skills
6. Support physical activity & wellness
7. Ease the morning transition
8. Reduce after-school stress & overscheduling
9. Support working families
More Camps!
We will continue to update our summer camp offerings by adding options for our community partners. Please save the link for the page below and keep checking it to fill out your summer camp needs!
The Telra Times
Our Newspaper Club has been hard at work writing and their newest edition is ready for your reading pleasure! Check it out below!
Telra Culture Fair - Next Week!
We are thrilled to announce that our school will be hosting a Culture Fair event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5-7pm, and we would love to invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the wondrous cultures that make Telra such a vibrant community.
What is the Culture Fair?
Our Culture Fair offers an exciting opportunity for us to come together, share our unique traditions, and celebrate the many cultures that make up our school. It's a day to learn from each other, foster mutual understanding, and deepen our appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that enrich our community.
While traditional elements like cuisine, dance, attire, and celebrations from around the world will be a highlight of the event, we also recognize that culture is not limited to these practices. Culture is also shaped by the passions, interests, and identities that make each of us unique.
How You Can Participate
We invite you to participate in the Telra Culture Fair in whatever way feels meaningful to you. Whether you'd like to share a piece of your culture, showcase a tradition or hobby, or simply attend and enjoy the festivities with your family, your presence will be deeply appreciated. We welcome volunteers to help organize activities, set up tables, or contribute in any other way that interests you. Your involvement will make a significant impact on the experience we create for our students and the entire Telra community.
New This Year
This year we are allowing interested volunteers to sign up and showcase a cultural dance or demonstration. These will be on the blacktop and will be scheduled in 10-20 min increments, depending on how many sign-ups we have. The country should be represented with a table at the fair, and then also can be showcased by a dance or demonstration. All participants should be Telra family members of a current student or staff member. The events will take place outside on the blacktop, weather permitting. Please sign up using the 2nd button below.
If you'd like to participate or volunteer, please review the available slots and sign-up by clicking below.
Should you have any questions or need more information, feel free to email karly.lucas@telra.org.
Telra Events Calendar
Check out our Events Calendar to see what is going on at Telra! New feature: You can now add the Telra events feed to your personal calendar by copying and pasting the iCal path (available at the link above) into the "add shared calendar" function in your favorite calendar program.