Telra Telegram November 19, 2025
- sharilynstrain
- Nov 19
- 5 min read
We are nearing the end of the 1st Trimester and getting ready to start a new Trimester with new Explore options, new Extracurricular options, and ways to help Telra!
Reminder - please share your photos of Telra events with us at https://bit.ly/TelraShare25-26
What's New this Week
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular @ Ballantyne's Backyard
Telra Day at the Charlotte Hornets - Come join us! 11/22; 1pm
All Pro Dads - This Friday, 11/21
Upcoming dates
November 21 - All Pro Dads event, 7am
November 22 - Telra Day at the Hive! Charlotte Hornets game at 1pm.
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break
December 16 - Book Fair Preview Night
December 17 - Telra Art Fair and Book Fair
December 15-18 - Telra Field Trips! Details to come!
2nd Trimester Explore Sign-ups
On November 21, students in grades 4-8 will be completing a survey to share their preferences for 2nd Trimester Explore classes. Students will complete this form during their specials class on Friday, November 21. Please note that the survey will not be accessible until Friday morning. We encourage you to review the survey with your child to discuss the available options. A detailed description of each club is provided in the file below.
Students who are absent will need to complete the form at home. Below, you will find the survey link.
The new explore classes will not begin until Friday, December 5. Be aware that we will take into account student preferences when assigning explore classes. However, we cannot guarantee that all students will get their first choice. Students should complete the form only once. If a student completes the form multiple times, then the first submission will be used, and all other submissions will not be taken into consideration.
Student Survey Link: Explore Selection Form - Trimester 2 2025-2026
For any questions, feel free to contact Matthew Lamb at matthew.lamb@telra.org.
Thank you for your support!
Telra Annual Use fund update
We want to thank all the families that have already donated to 𝜏au -
the top fundraising priority for the school. Even though it's early in the year, families have donated over $12,000 (much of which has been matched by employer donations to total over $20,000)
Charter schools receive far less in resources & funding than other public schools, and your contributions to 𝜏au support everything from school buses to field trips, teacher compensation to yearbooks, the Family Council, and all our clubs and sports. We need your help to enhance the experience for our students[ and attract and retain high-quality staff.
This video explains the why behind 𝜏au - giving you a perspective into the funding gap, how the funds will be used, and why the annual fund structure is the best way to raise these funds. Please set aside some time to watch and learn why your support is critical.
Visit the 𝜏au home page where you can learn more, and it's quick and easy for you to support the cause.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
If you're the type to plan ahead, you'll want to know that the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular returns to Ballantyne's Backyard from 11/28-12/30.
Telra Families can earn a 10% discount for themselves and earn 10% for the school by purchasing advance tickets and using the discount code TELRA10.
General admission starts at $9 with the discount code, but specific days/times can sell out, so plan ahead!
The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular will transform Ballantyne’s Backyard, November 28 – December 30, into an outdoor enchanting walking trail filled with over a million illuminated lights, larger-than-life holiday installations and scenes that will dazzle all visitors.
In addition to eye-catching, twinkling lights and festive installations, guests will experience a Winter Wonderland complete with dozens of magical over-sized snow globes, hundreds of decorated trees, The Alpine Avalanche Snow Tube Slide, and a new light castle, which is a stunning 30’ x 40’ structure that visitors can walk through and explore, immersing themselves into a magical, illuminated world.
There will also be a new kids’ playground area that will provide children with a fun and engaging space. Santa will be there every night through Dec. 23. On select evenings, the festive atmosphere will be enhanced by special performances from ballerinas and other performers, adding a touch of elegance and wonder to the experience. There will be children’s activities, a Moon Bounce, and a Holiday Village complete with boutiques, shops and rotating Food Trucks offering seasonal fare.
Telra DECA team wins medals at their first ever competition
Telra's High School DECA team competed in the district competition at Myers Park High School on November 18. Surpassing all expectations, three Telra students won medals in the Retail Merchandising category: Rivan Bhatt, Aditi Kottamasu, and Emunah Wang.
BASE - Before and After-school Enrichment, offered 11/26
We are excited to offer our BASE program on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, 11/16. We will welcome students from 8am-4pm. So, sit back, relax, and prepare for Thanksgiving!!!
To sign up, please go to the BASE section of our web page, and select the Employee Planning Care option and then select Nov 26th.
Please keep an eye out for camps over the Winter Break - to be posted soon!
Telra Day at the Hive! Charlotte Hornets Game - 11/22, 1pm
Buy your tickets now and join Telra at the Charlotte Hornets Game on 11/22!
Helping Hands - Volunteer to help at Telra!
Please sign up to volunteer for "Helping Hands" - these helpers assist Telra staff in the following ways:
General Help, on 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!
IT Help, on select Fridays from 9-11am - our IT team could use Technical Assistance updating computers as we prepare for testing. Other IT tasks may also be offered.
Art Room Help, on Mondays from 7:30-8:15am - helping the art teacher get projects ready for the day. Feel free to bring your children and they can go to BASE childcare until the school day begins.
General Help, afterschool from 4-5:30pm - 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! Feel free to bring your children and they can go to BASE childcare while you volunteer!
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!!!!
All Pro Dads Meeting on Friday, 11/21!
The November date for the All Pro Dad meeting is Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7am. We are a group of dads dedicated to strengthening our relationships with our kids and we would love for you to join us. Moms, Grandparents, Guardians and otherwise important adults in our kids lives are all invited! Our team captain is Will Bishop. Come join us and RSVP here!
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.