Telra Telegram January 16, 2026
- Jan 16
- 4 min read
Last night was our High School Information Night for our 8th Grade Families. Click the image below to see the presentation.
Important Notes
Monday is a holiday - there is no school that day. See you on Tuesday!
Our applications for Fall 2026 enrollment are now open. If you have another child you'd like to enroll at Telra, or if you have a friend who may want to join us, please let them know to apply at telra.org.
What's New this Week
Upcoming dates
January 19 - Martin Luther King Day (no school)
January 22 - AMC 8 Exam
January 23 - 6th Grade "Halfway There!" party
January 26 - K-3 Spelling Bee
January 27 - 4-8 Spelling Bee
January 30 - All Pro Dads
January 31 - Telra Day at the Charlotte Checkers, sponsored by Family Council
February 6 - Telra Social at Kate's Skates, sponsored by Family Council
February 11 - HS Career Program - Architecture
February 20 - 5th and 7th Grade Movie Night (rescheduled from 2/6)
6th Grade "Halfway There!" Party
We are excited to offer our amazing 6th graders a special night at Telra! Our event is on 1/23 from 6-8pm at Telra. Students may dress casually, but the clothing should remain school appropriate.
Only Telra 6th grade students may attend. Please RSVP for your child via the form below no later than Wednesday 1/21/2026. If you have more than one student in 6th grade, please fill out one form for each child.
Students will not be allowed to use their phones at the dance. There will be a photo booth provided and access to the pictures will be sent out after the event.
Drop off for the event is in front of the school beginning at 5:45pm and the pickup is at the front of the school no later than 8pm. Food and drinks will be provided.
If you would like to chaperone the event, please email frontdesk@telra.org.
It's Spelling Bee Time!
Mark your calendars! We will have two Telra Spelling Bees this year, so please mark your calendars for:
Monday, January 26th - K-3rd Spelling Bee at 4:30pm
Tuesday, January 27th - 4th-8th Spelling Bee at 4:30pm
Spelling bees will be held in each language arts class, culminating in final competitions on the 26th and 27th. This year, the spelling bees will be held at St. Francis, our neighbor next-door, in the church sanctuary. Families of contestants should park in the Telra main parking lot and walk up to St. Francis.
How to prepare:
Did you know your child can start getting ready for the spelling bee? Students can play spelling and vocabulary games with all 450 words from the 2026 School Spelling Bee Study List plus the 4,000 words in Words of the Champions for free!
Available to download for free from the App Store and Google Play, or via this link:
AMC 8 Math Test
We are excited to announce that AMC 8 will be held on Thursday, January 22nd at 4:00 PM at Telra McKee Campus. If your child would like to participate, please use the link below to complete the sign-up process.
Telra recommends the AMC 8 for students in Beast Academy 5 or higher, and rules require grade 8 or lower.
Thank you for your support in encouraging students to take part in this enriching opportunity! Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us on frontdesk@telra.org. We will not take any sign-ups after 1/20 at 5pm.
Students can be picked up from Telra after the test at 5pm.
Girls On The Run (GOTR)
Girls on the Run is an afterschool youth development program for girls in 3rd–8th grade that helps them build confidence, connect with others, and recognize their power to make a difference — all while having fun and moving their bodies. Through games, discussions, and running activities, girls learn skills like standing up for themselves and others, managing emotions, and being part of a team.
We'd love to bring Girls on the Run back to Telra Institute this spring, but we can only do that with parent volunteers. Coaching is a simple, joy-filled way to support your child and their peers as they build confidence and discover their inner power. If you're looking for a meaningful way to get involved, we'd love to have you on the team! We will provide you with all the resources, training and tools you need to lead the way.
Please email the front desk at frontdesk@telra.org if you have any interest in coaching the Telra GOTR program!
Telra Day at the Charlotte Checkers
Please join us at the Charlotte Checkers hockey game on 1/31 at 4pm! Tickets are just $25 per person and can be purchased here: Buy Telra Checkers Tickets
A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go to the Telra Family Council.
26-27 Calendar
Our 26-27 Calendar has been approved. Attendance is important, so please review the calendar and take this into account when making plans!
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.