December is here, Report cards will be issued at the end of this week, Book Fair is around the corner and Field Trips are a-coming! It's the holiday season for sure! What's new this week?
Tomorrow, December 5, Telra High School Information Session
Curious to learn more about our plans for Telra's high school? Come armed with questions on Thursday evening, December 5th at 6pm and we'll supply the answers!
Let us know you're coming here so we can be ready to welcome you. This session is targeted at families of students in 8th and 9th grades, though it's open to all.
Introducing (𝜏au) - the Telra Annual Use fund
In case you missed it, earlier this week we announced a new fundraising drive for Telra Institute - the Telra Annual Use fund (𝜏au). The launch video explains the why behind 𝜏au.
(Note: It's 20 mins long, Dr. Bhatt wanted to be thorough. Please set aside some time to watch and learn why your support is critical.)
Or you can skip straight to 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!!
Volunteering at Telra
We love volunteers at Telra! Our second trimester Explore classes are officially underway and we are seeking parent volunteers to assist our teachers in leading these classes! We have streamlined the sign-up and approval process to make it quick and easy. If you're interested in getting involved, please complete the parent volunteer survey. If you have any questions, please reach out to Matthew Lamb, matthew.lamb@telra.org.
We will also need volunteers for the last week of school before winter break (December 16-20) to assist with the book fair and our upcoming field trips. Keep an eye on the Volunteering at Telra page for upcoming opportunities!
Upcoming Field Trips
Mark your calendars! All students will be heading out on field trips prior to winter break, starting with our 6th graders, next Wednesday (information was emailed home today). Further information will be sent home over the coming days!
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 |
Grade Level Movie Nights
Get ready for some exciting movie nights! Over the coming weeks, each grade level will have its own special movie night. First up, our 7th and 8th graders will enjoy Mankind this Friday, December 6th. Next, our 8th and 9th grade students will watch Hamilton on Saturday, December 14th. Stay tuned for updates on movie nights for other grade levels!
The Scripps Spelling Bee is back!
Get ready for Spelling Bee fun! Grade-level spelling bees kick off the week of December 16th, leading up to our School Spelling Bee on January 23rd. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to mark your calendars - This event was a highlight of the school calendar last year, don't miss it!
Cross Country / 5k Club
Join our Couch to 5K program and discover the excitement of running! This program is perfect for beginners, even if you've never run before. Over the next few weeks, you’ll learn:
The basics of running
Drills to develop core running strength
Build your fitness step-by-step
Get ready to tackle a 5K race with confidence at the end of the cycle.
Plus, you'll meet new friends, have lots of fun, and feel great as you reach new goals. So, lace up your shoes and be part of something amazing – register now for Couch to 5K, and let's hit the ground running together!
Day: Saturdays, December 6 - March 7 (with some weekends off TBD)
Grade Levels: 5-9
Time: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Location: Brace YMCA Outdoor track (and later, McAlpine Park)
Questions: Email JD.Causse@telra.org