Telra Telegram - March 4, 2025
- sharilynstrain
- Feb 23
- 8 min read
Updated: Mar 4
Exciting news this week with updates on new activity offerings, travel opportunities, and........ the 23-24 Yearbook!
Note: Thank you to all the students, parents and staff for your diligence during our modified dismissal process today. We were informed of an incident near McKee road where there was police action in response to reports of a shooting. The students were dismissed safely, albeit delayed.
Telra Movie Night Series - Please RSVP!
Girls On The Run (GOTR) - still time to register
Let Me Run - register now!
Physics Club - with Mr.Kharat is now open to 8th & 9th graders!
Chess Tournament - All Telra Students Invited to Participate
Chick Fil A Spirit Night - This Thursday!
Parties & social events on the horizon - Culture Fair and Arts & Crafts Festival dates added!
A Note from the Principals
We got a bit of a taste of spring this past week! We hope you all were able to enjoy some of the beautiful weather.
We really enjoyed our movie nights last week, and we would like to shout out Mrs. Clardy and Mrs. Lee for taking the lead in putting those on for our students. This week, we hope to see many of you at the movie nights for kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 6th grade!
This week, we want to highlight some uniform reminders to ensure your child is in dress code. For our full dress code, please visit https://www.telra.org/uniforms.
Hoodies may not be worn inside the building. Students may wear a hoodie outside, but it must be removed when they enter the building.
Pants must be dress style. Corduroy, knit, and athletic/jogger pants are not acceptable uniform items. We have noticed more students wearing sweatpants or yoga pants recently, so please be sure your children are wearing dress style pants to school.
Skirts must be dress style and no more than 2 inches above the knee. We recognize that kids grow quickly, and sometimes a skirt that fit perfectly a month ago is now too short. Please double check that skirts are the appropriate length.
Tennis shoes must be worn by all students. Dress shoes, heels, boots, and sandals are not permitted. Please be sure your child is wearing appropriate tennis shoes.
Thank you for helping us ensure that your dress code is followed so we can support active kids, minimize distraction, and reinforce pride in self and in school. We appreciate your support!
- Principals Ozer and Rearick
Core Virtue of the Month - Compassion
This month, our Core Virtue is Compassion. As we work to instill this virtue in our students at school through modeling compassion and encouraging it in all conversations, we encourage families to discuss the value of compassion at home. Below, you can find some book recommendations that help reinforce the virtue of compassion.
The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc
The Story of Jumping Mouse by John Steptoe
A Day’s Work by Eve Bunting
Henry and Bea by Jessixa Bagley
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling
Telra Movie Night Series
Telra is excited to hold movie nights for our students!!!!! We are continuing the series this week with our Kindergarten, 3rd and 6th graders:
Kindergarten
Our event is on 3/7 at 4pm and we will be watching Flow! The students will stay after school and may bring the following:
Pajamas to change into
A blanket or small pillow
A stuffy, or stuffed animal
Pickup is at the front of the school no later than 6pm. Popcorn will be provided, and students are asked to bring their own water bottles.
Please see more details about the night and RSVP Here for our Kindergarten Movie Night!
3rd Grade
Our event is on 3/7 at 6pm and we will be watching The Wind in the Willows! The students may wear or bring the following:
Pajamas
A blanket or small pillow
A stuffy, or stuffed animal
Drop off for the event is in the Bus Parking Lot at 5:45pm and the pickup is at the front of the school no later than 8pm. Popcorn will be provided, and students are asked to bring their own water bottles.
Please see more details about the night and RSVP Here for our 3rd grade movie night!
6th Grade
We are excited to offer our amazing 6th graders a movie night at Telra! Our event is on 3/7 at 6pm and we will be watching Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy! The students may wear or bring the following:
Regular Clothes (jeans and t-shirt, etc.)
A blanket
Drop off for the event is in the Bus Parking Lot at 5:45pm and the pickup is at the front of the school no later than 8pm. Popcorn will be provided, and students are asked to bring their own water bottles.
Please see more details about the night and RSVP Here for our 6th grade movie night!
Explore Japan in Summer 2026 with Telra!
An amazing adventure with your Telra friends awaits—castles, bamboo forests, bullet trains, sushi, science museums, anime, and more!
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this experience
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Meet with Mr. Kharat and Mrs. Chao on Tuesday 3/11/25 at 6:00 pm at Telra Institute to learn more. Meeting registration is mandatory—sign up today-> I'm coming!
Girls On The Run (GOTR)
Girls On The Run is happening this spring at Telra! GOTR offers programs designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. The program is for 3rd-5th grade girls and practices this week! There is still time to register so please click the link below for more information and to register: Girls Rock!
Let Me Run
Calling All 3rd-7th Grade Boys: Registration is Now Open for Let Me Run!
The weather is heating up, which means it's time for another great season of Let Me Run for our boys! Let Me Run is a unique and empowering afterschool program open to 3rd-7th grade boys. Let Me Run is not just a running program; it's a life skills and character-building experience designed to not only keep boys active, but also help them develop resilience, empathy and a sense of accomplishment. All athletic abilities welcome! Watch this Video or visit letmerun.org for more information.
Spaces are limited. Register your boy today! Go HERE or email nikkip@letmerun.org with questions.
✅ Open to 3rd-7th Grade Boys
✅ Meets Mondays and Thursdays, 3:45- 5:00 pm, beginning on March 20, 2025
✅ Season ends with a celebratory 5k on May 17, 2025
Note, we need at least one volunteer/ backup coach! Please let us know you're interested by filling out this form.
Drama Club - Props Needed!
As the students are working diligently to prepare for their performance of "A Tale of Two Cities", we find ourselves in need of some props to enhance their experience. We have created a list of the props we require, which are included in this sign-up genius. Please sign up to help make this production a success!
23-24 Yearbooks are being distributed
On Monday, we started distributing 23-24 Yearbooks in 6th block. If your child did not receive theirs, please look for it to be delivered over the next few days.
Telra provides one free yearbook to every student who was enrolled with us in the 23-24 school year. This is only possible through the generosity of families who support the the Telra Annual Use Fund (τau). Learn more about it here: https://www.telra.org/tau.
Telra Families have contributed more than $50,000, but we hope every family can make some donation, no matter how small, in support of our school!
End of Year Trip to Washington D.C.!
Our end-of-year trip to Washington, D.C., is coming up soon! The trip is scheduled for June 16th–19th, and we still have a few spots available on our bus.
We’d love to offer another final opportunity for 8th and 9th graders to join this exciting experience! Thanks to a group discount, the trip is not only affordable but also promises to be fun and educational. For details and registration, check out the link below. Don’t miss out!
Please register here by March 31st. For questions you can reach out to Mr. Causse via email: jd.causse@telra.org
Physics Club with Mr. Kharat is now open to 8th & 9th graders!
Join us after school every Wednesday, 3:45–4:45 PM in Room 120. If you are interested, please sign up here.
Chess Tournament - All Telra Students Invited to Participate
Charlotte Chess Center are now offering regional chess tournaments, in which about 20 school teams will compete for medals, trophies and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
🏆SOUTH REGIONAL UNRATED TOURNAMENT🏆
The first tournament is the South Regional K-5 Tournament, on Saturday, March 15th, 1pm-4pm, at McKee Road Elementary. The flyer is included below.
Telra Culture Fair
We are thrilled to announce that our school will be hosting a Culture Fair event on April 1, 2025, 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 simply attend and enjoy the festivities with your family, your presence will be deeply appreciated. We welcome volunteers to help with organizing activities, setting up tables, or contributing 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.
If you'd like to participate or volunteer, please review the available slots and sign-up here. Should you have any questions or need more information, feel free to email karly.lucas@telra.org.
Chick Fil A Spirit Night - Thursday!
Place a Mobile Order to pick up your dinner on Thursday, 3/6, at Chick Fil A Waverly from 3-8pm. Use code SPIRIT and Telra will earn 15% of all sales!
Share your photos
Telra Community, we need your photos of the following:
Field trips - 1st grade to Schiele, Kindergarten to Brookdale & playground
Clubs/sports - Boys 12 basketball, Volleyball club, Running club, Drama club, All Pro Dads
Events - Valentine's party, Kate's skate, Bingo & trivia nights, Turkey trot, Checkers game
Movie nights - coming up this Friday!
Here's how to share
Navigate over to https://bit.ly/TelraShare24
Select files to upload
After you upload, you'll be prompted to fill out two fields
Where it prompts "First Name", please describe the event/activity, e.g., "4th grade picnic at Beatty Park"
Where it prompts "Last Name", please list your full name, e.g., "John Doe"
Upcoming social events
Remember to find all this on our Telra Events Calendar.
Thursday, March 6, 3-8pm - Chick Fil A Spirit Night at Waverly; Mobile orders, code SPIRIT
Friday, March 7 @ 4:00pm - Kindergarten movie night
Friday, March 7 @ 6:00pm - 3rd grade movie night
Friday, March 7 @ 6:00pm - 6th grade movie night
Saturday, March 8 @ 4:00pm - Telra Night at the Charlotte Checkers
Friday, March 21 - Spring Equinox Party for grades 6+
Friday, March 28 @ 8:30am - Coffee with Leadership
Friday, March 28 - Game Night for 4th & 5th grade
Tuesday, April 1 - Culture Fair
Friday - Sunday, April 4-6th, Drama Performance, Times TBD
Thursday May 1 - Arts & Crafts Fair, 5-7pm
We'd love volunteers to help organize these events! Let us know by clicking below.