Telra Telegram March 20, 2026
- Mar 20
- 8 min read
We have much to celebrate with Telra's success in multiple competitions! Read more below!
Important Reminders:
In the event of rain or other inclement weather, please leave earlier in the morning to allow for additional traffic.
Spirit Wear Days are the last Friday of each month. Our next Spirit Wear Day is 3/27! Students can wear Telra t-shirts or sweatshirts on that day (but no hoodies) along with their uniform bottoms
All items in the lost and found that do not have names on them are donated to charity on the last day of each month.
What's New this Week
Chess - final trimester sign-ups available!
Reminder - please share your photos of Telra events with us at https://bit.ly/TelraShare25-26.
Please also share pictures of your students their extracurriculars or other events at Telra!
Upcoming dates
March 22 - Science Olympiad Competition
March 25 - National Personal Finance Challenge
March 26 - National Economics Challenge
March 26 - Telra Soccer v Charlotte Eagles Matthews Orange Team, 6:30pm
March 27 - All Pro Dads - Optimism
March 27 - State MathCounts
March 27 - Spirit Wear Day
April 4 - St. Francis Easter Eggstravaganza, 11am-1pm
April 15 - Telra Soccer v Charlotte Eagles Waxhaw Blue Team, 7:30pm
April 17-18 - Telra Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
April 21 - Culture Fair, 5-7pm
May 12 - Arts and Craft Fair, 5-7pm
Carolina Regional Middle School Science Bowl - Telra Wins!
On Saturday, March 14, the Telra Institute team competed in the Carolina Regional Middle School Science Bowl and successfully secured the regional championship.
The winning team consists of:
- Advai Nalla (7th Grade, Team Captain)
- Sahas Srivas Prasanna (6th Grade)
- Advik Chippada (6th Grade)
- Bhumi Yuvaraj (6th Grade)
- Mahisaa Muthumaharaja (6th Grade)
After a highly competitive semi-final victory against Metrolina Scholars Academy in a tie-breaker, our students faced Davis Drive Middle School—a highly respected team from Raleigh that has held the regional title for the past seven years. Our students remained remarkably focused and worked collaboratively to secure the win. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and countless hours they invested in preparing for this competition. Thank you to coaches Akila Ravi Sundaresan and Mahalakshmi Yuvaraj for their efforts and in making the team so successful!
As a result of this victory, the team has been invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to represent Telra Institute and Carolina Region at the National Science Bowl National Finals from April 30 to May 4.
Telra Competes at the Envirothon!
On March 17th, five of our fifth-grade students participated in the Regional Envirothon middle school event at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, competing alongside schools from 12 counties. The Envirothon is a hands-on outdoor environmental science competition covering Wildlife, Forestry, Aquatic Ecology, Soils and Land Use, and Current Environmental Issues.
The day began with expert-led, hands-on sessions across all five topics, including soil testing, wildlife identification, tree recognition, aquatic ecosystems, and current environmental issues. Students worked together at each station. The team did very well, nearly placing in the top 10 teams! We look forward to building on this success for next year!
Telra Culture Fair
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 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 by clicking below.
Should you have any questions or need more information, feel free to email karly.lucas@telra.org.
Arts and Craft Fair - May 12th, 5-7pm
We are excited to hold an Arts and Crafts Fair so our students can showcase their arts and crafts! The event will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, from 5-7pm on the first floor of Telra and in our gym. All Telra families are invited to attend and see the amazing Art created by our students and the amazing wares for sale. Students in 4th grade and above are invited to sell their crafts and can sign up via the link below using their Telra email account.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, 5/4.
Important information to note
The table(s) requested must be decorated by the student(s).
No more than 4 students can participate in one group at one table. All names must be included in the sign up below.
We cannot guarantee tables next to your friends.
All arts and crafts that you are planning to sell are subject to approval by Mrs. Hinkle prior to the event. Only arts and crafts on the initial sign-up may be sold.
Items for sale cannot be purchased items that are being re-sold. Students must have a significant role in design and production of the crafts.
Each craft fair participant is licensed to sell up to $20 worth of Telra-branded items (incorporating the school name or logo) at the event
No family businesses or 3D printing.
All supplies to make the arts and crafts must be purchased by the student or student's family.
Plan to stay after school on May 12th to set up your table and be ready to start the event at 5pm. You must stay until the end of the event and assist with clean up.
A parent or guardian should accompany the student at the event and be present for the duration of the event.
Dress to impress! No eating at the table. A student representative must be at the table at all times.
You can bring a tablecloth, signs and minimal decorations to decorate your table.
Those students selling will stay after school and have items brought to them.The table(s) requested must be decorated by the student.
We will have the Vita da Pizza food truck and a dessert truck. Please plan to support these local businesses while you are here.
Parking will be across the street at McKee Elementary and we will run a shuttle back and forth throughout the duration of the event. Please do not attempt to cross the street on foot.
Drama Club Donations for April Performance
We are excited to be offering an amazing production of Alice in Wonderland in April. As we enter the home stretch, we are asking for families to help us with the supplies we need to make the performance a success! Please see requests below from Mrs. Moore:
Fake trees or bushes - fake flowers will be attached in a gentle manner
Black material (curtains) – priority, several for backing
Fake Fish - please check back for the updated link
Tea Set -this is not exactly what I was looking for, but I hesitate to put anything breakable on stage. I will take mismatched sets as well!
Doll – this can be any doll that is not someone’s prized toy! It has to be thrown!
The following are Items we would like to have, and we would use in the future as well:
Thank you in advance for your support of the Telra Drama program!
Chess
Charlotte Chess Center is offering their third semester program beginning 4/8/26. If your student is interested, please register via the link below:
Days/Times: Wednesday, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
Start Date: 4/8
End Date: 6/3
Grades: K-10
Details and Registration: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/school-register
St. Francis Easter Eggstravaganza
Our neighbor, St. Francis has invited all Telra families to their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4th. For more information, check out the flyer below!
Car Line Reminders
A big THANK YOU to all of our parents who have made our car line successful. Since the start of the calendar year, we have had a great record of arriving on time and car line ending early. However, this week, we've had three days on which we had significant tardies. If arriving in car line, please leave early, have your children ready to exit the car swiftly, and say goodbye before they leave the car.
Helping Hands
Parents, we need your help! Please sign up to volunteer for "Helping Hands" - these helpers assist Telra staff by volunteering on Tuesdays or Fridays from 9-11am - completing tasks left for them in the "Helping Hands" box in the teacher workroom. These tasks may include copying papers, cutting out items, organizing the Lost and Found area, or re-shelving books in the neighborhood libraries - these are just a few examples of how you can help! When we have special requests, they will be added to the sign-up.
The Front Desk staff will assist you on where to go and what needs to be done. Please review the available slots in the link below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for supporting our awesome staff!
Sign up here!
Peer Tutoring Information
We are excited to share that a select group of our high school students are offering peer tutoring sessions for math on Tuesdays from 3:40–4:45 PM.
If you would like your child to participate, please complete the sign-up form (Click Here). If you have more than one child attending, you will need to complete a separate form for each child. Each session is limited to 10 students and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions can be booked up to three weeks in advance.
Please note that tutoring is for math only, and students must bring their workbook, textbook, and any specific assignments or problems they need help with.
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.