Telra Telegram March 27, 2026
- Mar 27
- 9 min read
Updated: Mar 29
Full speed ahead with so much going on before the end of the year! We have much to celebrate with Telra's success in Science Olympiad! Read more below!
Important Reminders:
No outside food is allowed to be brought in, sent in, or delivered for lunch.
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. We were glad to see some Telra spirit today! As a reminder, Students can wear Telra t-shirts or sweatshirts on Spirit Wear 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.
Please share your photos of Telra events with us at https://bit.ly/TelraShare25-26.
We would appreciate it if you could also share pictures of your students at their extracurriculars or other events at Telra!
What's New this Week
Chess - final trimester sign-ups available!
Upcoming dates
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 17-18 - Telra Science Olympiad Division B State Competition
April 21 - Culture Fair, 5-7pm
April 25 - Science Olympiad Division A Regional Competition
May 8 - 7th and 8th Grade Party
May 12 - Arts and Craft Fair, 5-7pm
Telra Science Olympiad Division B - On to States!
Our Division B team recently had the incredible opportunity to compete at the North Carolina Science Olympiad - regionals, where students were exposed to a highly engaging and competitive academic environment. With multiple teams participating from across Charlotte, the event provided a valuable platform for students to showcase their knowledge, collaborate under pressure, and gain hands-on experience in various scientific disciplines. Beyond the competition, it was a meaningful learning experience that encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving among all participants.
We are proud to share that our team secured an impressive 3rd place overall, earning 109 ranking points. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of our students, who consistently went above and beyond in their preparation. Equally important was the unwavering support from parents, whose encouragement and involvement played a crucial role in making this journey successful. The combined effort of students, coaches, and families truly made this accomplishment possible.
Our team earned medals in the following events:
1. Heredity - Rank 2 - Yesha Savla and Ananya Pandey.
2. Meteorology - Rank 3 - Kapil Shyam Sundar and Jeremy Du
3. Rocks and Minerals - Rank 3 - Aryan Upadhyay and Jeremy Du
4. Circuit Lab - Rank 3 - Aaryan Mistry and Rishi Chowdhary
5. Solar system - Rank 4 - Ethan Chen and Aadith Chepuri
6. Entomology - Rank 4 - Aryan Upadhyay and Ryan Garg
7. Helicopter - Rank 4 - Aaryan Mistry and Aadith Chepuri
8. Disease and Detectives - Rank 5 - Aarohi Pulipati and Ananya Pandey
In conclusion, this success not only highlights our students’ academic excellence but also reflects the strength of our school’s commitment to fostering a culture of learning and achievement.
We look forward to representing our school at the state level of the Science Olympiad and continuing to build on this momentum.
Telra Summer Camp
Telra is excited to offer summer camp this summer! Our BASE program will shift from before and after-school care to summer-care!
Telra adopts the Let Grow Play Club approach to help kids build confidence, resilience, and self-reliance through independent play. We value risk-taking within safe limits, and during Play Club activities, staff supervise for safety only, not to lead or guide play. Kids solve disputes, negotiate their own rules, and invent their own games. Conflict resolution support only provided when truly necessary.
Benefits of Play Clubs...
1. Foster independent & cooperative play
2. Build social skills & cross-grade relationships
3. Promote responsibility and self-regulation
4. Encourage creativity & imagination
5. Develop problem-solving & conflict resolution skills
6. Support physical activity & wellness
7. Ease the morning transition
8. Reduce after-school stress & overscheduling
9. Support working families
Sign-ups will be available next week!
7th and 8th Grade party - May 8th
Mark your calendars for an amazing party to celebrate our 7th and 8th graders! The event will be held from 6-8pm at Telra McKee!
Telra Soccer
Our Telra Developmental Soccer Team had their second game this week and scored their first goal! It was a great match and we are excited to keep the momentum going with our next match on 4/15!
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 organize activities, set up tables, or contribute 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.
New This Year
This year we are allowing interested volunteers to sign up and showcase a cultural dance or demonstration. These will be on the blacktop and will be scheduled in 10-20 min increments, depending on how many sign-ups we have. The country should be represented with a table at the fair, and then also can be showcased by a dance or demonstration. All participants should be Telra family members of a current student or staff member. The events will take place outside on the blacktop, weather permitting. Please sign up using the 2nd button below.
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 publish a sneak peek of arts and crafts that will be available and include it in future Telegrams before the event. Please send pictures of your wares, once approved, to Extracurriculars@Telra.org with a short summary describing what you will be selling. You may also include a short story about how you came to make them.
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 the 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 the car line ending early. However, this week we've had three days with significant tardiness. If arriving in the 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.