Today's telegram is a bumper issue with plenty of pertinent information for the coming weeks.
Monday, January 15 is Martin Luther King Day and there is no school. We commemorate MLK Day, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in advancing civil rights. Let's be inspired by his vision of unity and equality.
MLK Day Service Project
At Telra we embrace the value of compassionately helping and serving others. In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve,"
Telra will be hosting a MLK Call to Service event on Monday, January 15th between 10-12pm in our gym, organized by our own Mrs. De Graaf. We will be supporting Bright Blessings, a nonprofit organization in Charlotte that assists homeless and impoverished children by creating birthday cards of encouragement and well wishes for the children this organization serves.
Show up at 10am Monday, and specific instructions and materials will all be provided for your families to engage in this activity together.
School Photos - rescheduled for Thursday, January 18
CK Visuals will be back Thursday next week for homeroom class photos. Please make sure students come to school in full Telra uniform. Updated photo purchase information will be distributed next week.
New extracurricular activities - Rugby and Percussion!
Rugbytots is back for 2024. If you've ever wanted to learn how to play Rugby, now is your chance. Classes will take place on Wednesday mornings and Monday afternoons. You can find out more information and register here We will also be launching an after school percussion club, more information coming soon!
Character strength of the week - "Intentional"
Character strength shout-outs started in the lunchroom this week! Students were nominated by their peers for showcasing the character strength "Curiosity" and were recognized during lunch.
The character strength for next week is "Intentional". See below a suggested family activity!
Spring Running Clubs - Girls on the Run and Let Me Run
Girls on the Run and Let Me Run, open for 3rd grade - 8th grade students, will return to Telra this Spring! To make these clubs happen - we need your help! If you are interested in being a coach for either program, please reach out to kate.waters@telra.org and I can connect you!
School dress code
We have been stepping up enforcement for student dress code adherence - if you need some new uniform pieces, take advantage of these sales!
40% off sale at French Toast
40% off outerwear at LandsEnd
Or, take advantage of our uniform swap shop at the monthly coffee with the leadership event - or reach out to frontdesk@telra.org for an appointment to come and shop the swap at another time.
Upcoming Field Trips
All students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade will head out on field trips the week of January 22nd. More information will come home next week, but for now, please note the following dates and destinations*.
Date | Grade Level | Destination |
Monday, January 22 | 1st Grade | Schiele Museum of Natural History |
Monday, January 22 | 7th Grade | Museum of Illusions |
Tuesday, January 23 | Kindergarten | Discovery Place Nature |
Tuesday, January 23 | 4th Grade | Charlotte Museum of History |
Wednesday, January 24 | 2nd Grade | Carolina Raptor Centre |
Wednesday, January 24 | 6th Grade | Duke Energy Explorium |
Wednesday, January 24 | 5th Grade | Discovery Place Science |
Wednesday, January 24 | 8th Grade | UNC Charlotte |
Thursday, January 25 | 3rd Grade | Discovery Place Science |
*Please note, some field trip destinations may change, final information will be shared shortly.
Telra Spelling Bee
Get ready to be spellbound as Telra takes on an extraordinary endeavor – our very first Scripps Spelling Bee! Brace yourselves for a momentous occasion that is set to become a legendary tradition, highlighting the incredible linguistic skills of our students, and sparking a genuine love for language and learning.
Imagine the excitement building, the lists ready to go home with your children, and the anticipation in the air. As we embark on this exhilarating journey, we're confident that the Telra Spelling Bee will be a highlight for our students, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Here's a sneak peek into the upcoming spellbinding event:Â
Official Classroom Bees
Date: Week of January 22-26
Details: Teachers will select a convenient day and promptly inform their classes.
Participation:
 - 1st-3rd grade classes: 2 finalists in each class
 - 4th-8th grade classes: 3 finalists in each class
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1st-3rd Grade School Bee
Date: Tuesday, January 30
Time: 5:00 PM
Details:
 - Grade level champions determined by participants' longevity in the competition.
 - Overall K-3 champion and runner-up will receive invitations to the Open Bee.
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Open School Bee
Date: Tuesday, January 30
Time: 6:30 PM
Details:
 - Invitations extended to 3 finalists from each 4-8 class, along with the 1-3 champion and runner-up.
 - Grade level champions determined by participants' longevity in the competition.
 - The overall school champion and runner-up will be crowned during this event.
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We extend a warm invitation to you, our valued parents, to attend and cheer for our talented spellers on January 30th. Your support is invaluable in creating a memorable experience for our students.
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to karly.lucas@telra.org. Let the thrilling spelling adventure commence!
Middle School Student Council Elections
Today, our middle school student council elections were run. All students in our 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes had the opportunity to vote. Congratulations to the following students who were elected as their grade level representatives for the the inaugural Telra middle school student council. 6th Grade
Jameson Klein
Rebecca Vespa 7th Grade
Natalia Guillen
Sophia Paz
8th Grade
Aditi Kottamasu Medha Iyer
Upcoming Events
Jan 15 - MLK DAY (No school - see above for service project opportunity)
Jan 16 - Telra Spirit Night at Super Chix at Stonecrest 4-8pm (mention TELRA) Jan 18 - Homeroom class photos (rescheduled) Jan 22 - 26 - Mid year iReady testing, Field trips and spelling bees begin! Feb 9 - Kate's Skate Event Feb 15 - 100th Day of School Feb 16 - Middle School Party (Grades 6-8) Feb 19 - Teacher Work Day (No school) 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!